North Alabama Better Business Bureau offers tips on avoiding scams after home repair fraud arrest
WAAY 31 spoke to the BBB to get some tips on how to avoid being scammed by contractors.
Posted: Jan 27, 2021 7:31 PM
Updated: Jan 28, 2021 12:55 PM
Posted By: Luke Hajdasz
WAAY 31 is learning more about a Decatur man arrested for home repair fraud, his alleged business and his past.
It s sometimes unavoidable. You re in a pinch, you have an emergency at your house and you need a contractor, ASAP. But, how do you know if the person is legitimate?
One Decatur resident called FAS Plumbing the day after Christmas for an emergency repair. Instead, the homeowner ended up calling police, saying Terrance Heath Faulks left with $340 without fixing the plumbing problem.