ArticlesReader.com Menu
Newest Articles
Most Viewed Articles
ArticlesReader.com RSS
Submit Article
Login
Signup
Search the articles

Articles Main Categories
Advice
Animals
Automobiles
Business
Career
Communications
Computer Programming
Computers
Entertainment
Environment
Family
Fashion
Finance
Food
Health & Medical
Home & Garden
Humor
Internet Business
Internet Marketing
Legal
Leisure & Recreation
Marketing
Other
Politics
Reference & Education
Religion
Self Improvement
Sports
Technology & Science
Travel
Writing
Subscribe
Receive alert message from us when new articles submitted to our site for free.

Enter your name

Enter your email

Syndicate

















Related Products
Home::All

Contractor Scams Explained

Author : Mart Gil Abareta
Just like in your personal belongings, you always want your homes to always look good, be organized, and receive good impressions from other people. Every time, little repairs such as leaks, broken window glasses, etc. need to be done, you are always pressured to fix these things immediately. And because of this, contractor scams happen to you sometimes without your knowledge. It will only be later that you’ll realize that you have been fooled by these fraudulent individuals.

How do contractor scams happen? Well, it’s something like this…

First, a contractor calls on the phone or knocks on your door and offers to install a new roof or remodel your kitchen at a price that sounds reasonable. You tell him you’re interested, but can’t afford it. He tells you it’s no problem – he can arrange financing through a lender he knows. You agree to the project and the contractor begins work.

At some point after the contractor begins, you are asked to sign a lot of papers. The papers may be blank or the lender may rush you to sign before you have time to read what you’ve been given to sign. You sign the papers. Later, you realize that the papers you signed are a home equity loan. The interest rate, points and fees seem very high. To make matters worse, the work on your home isn’t done right or hasn’t been completed, and the contractor, who may have been paid by the lender, has little interest in completing the work to your satisfaction.

Truly, this is terrible! Giving away a little of your trust to these people to simply do little repairs in your homes will later cost you a lot. The worst thing – you’ll not even get the right service that you deserve. A big headache, really…

Know what, not all contractors operate within the law. I have here are some tip-offs to potential rip-offs. A less than reputable contractor solicits door-to-door, offers you discounts for finding other customers, just happens to have materials left over from a previous job, only accepts cash payments, asks you to get the required building permits, does not list a business number in the local telephone directory, tells you your job will be a "demonstration", pressures you for an immediate decision, offers exceptionally long guarantees, asks you to pay for the entire job up-front, and suggests that you borrow money from a lender the contractor knows.

After reading this article, I just hope that nobody else will become a victim of these contractor scams. Let us all be careful even with the small things – such as these home repair stuff – we engage with.

About the Author

For your questions and suggestions and for more information regarding this article, log-on to http://www.personalinjurylawyerinc.com">http://www.personalinjurylawyerinc.com

Spam emails More free articles

Related articles


  1. Litigation Funding Is Here To Stay
  2. Why Probate?
  3. Deeds of Variation - Are They Justified?
  4. School Bus Mishaps
  5. Cases Involving Defective Products
  6. You and the Tort Law: A Guide
  7. What To Do If Your Disability Case is Denied
  8. Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help
  9. Injuries Sustained from Accidents on Boats
  10. Set Aside Foreclosure and Decree and Motion for New Trial
  11. Contesting a Will or a Trust. Can it Be Done?
  12. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Basics
  13. The Revokable Trust: Is it Really Revocable?
  14. Innovators: How To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
  15. How to Patent Your Invention
  16. Virginia Workers Compensation for the Injured Worker
  17. The Secret To Protecting Your Business Assets
  18. Resolve Disputes With Your Partners Before They Happen
  19. The Business of Identity Theft
  20. How to Respond After Identity Theft Occurs
  21. Five Steps To Full Compensation For Your Personal Injury Claim
  22. Why Even A Simple Contract Can Save Your Bacon
  23. Information Linking Vioxx to Workers Compensation
  24. Workers Compensation - Know Your Rights
  25. Why Your Business Needs a Dispute Resolution Procedure
More related feeds
Contractor Scams Explained
After reading this article, I just hope that nobody else will become a victim of these contractor scams. Let us all be careful even with the small things - such as these home repair stuff - we engage with. ...

contractor scams explained
every time, little repairs such as leaks, broken window glasses, etc. need to be done, you are always pressured to fix these things immediately. and because of this, contractor scams happen to you sometimes without your knowledge. ...

contractor
contractor scams explained. just like in your personal belongings, you always want your homes to always look good, be organized, and receive good impressions from other people. every time, little repairs such as leaks, broken window ...

Home Based Business » Blog Archive » Why You Should Use A Virtual ...
Your contractor calls you in the middle of the day when you are in an important meeting with a client which could mean a great start to your new business. It seems that there is a problem with the glass doors at your office. ...

Rhode Islands Future: Politics & Culture:: Privatization is a Scam
As most readers here probably understand, privatization of public services is generally a scam. Rhode island isn't the only place where privaate contractors have applied the cash'n'carry philosophy to government work. ...

Manhattan Transfer - Vocalese Live 1986 Download Instantly!
... Java Jive, Blue Champagne, How High the Moon, Boy From New York City, Ray's Rockhouse. Watch Manhattan Transfer - Vocalese Live 1986 online by clicking here! Watch A Preview Of. :. Buy MOVIETITLE MACRO Now! Contractor Scams Explained.

review dog bite dog — get it online today!
they ruthlessly battle each other through the streets of hong kong, bystanders be damned. watch dog bite dog online by clicking here! watch a preview of :. buy movietitle macro now! contractor scams explained.

review one night stand — get it online instantly!
... las vegas) directs this erotically charged love story that explores the passion and betrayal of a one stand. watch one night stand online by clicking here! watch a preview of :. buy movietitle macro now! contractor scams explained.

a & e biography series elizabeth taylor - good price!
and one other place you can look for a cheap price is a & e biography series elizabeth taylor. be the first to get yours! a & e biography series elizabeth taylor. contractor scams explained.

lowest price on seiko women’s diamond watch #sujc43 - great deal!
and one other place you can look for a cheap price is seiko women’s diamond watch #sujc43. get one before your friends do! seiko women’s diamond watch #sujc43. contractor scams explained.

 

 

© 2007 articlesreader.com - All Rights Reserved