BBB: Tips on avoiding home improvement scams (and how to report a scam)

The Better Business Bureau is warning Northwest residents about home improvement scammers targeting people not just online and over the phone, but also in person.

"In the past year, 50 percent of home improvement scams reported in the Northwest to BBB Scam Tracker were solicited over the phone via calling or text messaging. Many Northwest residents reported they received a call, usually from a furnace company, saying the homeowners have a contract with them and are due for a service call for an inspection or cleaning. Solicitation emails from companies that use the BBB logo, but are not BBB accredited businesses are another common scam reported."

Tips from the BBB:


    Report a scam to the Better Business Bureau