Storms Can Cause Flood Damage...Beware For Scammers

1/31/2024 (Permalink)

Storm scammers are everywhere and tend to target distressed homeowners who have suffered damage, especially seniors. Below are some tips on what to look out for and how to protect yourself from those individuals.

1. Scammers will pretend that they represent your insurance company and ask for personal information over the phone. Your insurance company will always notify you if a representative or contractor will be sent to your home.
2. Never sign up with the first contractor to your home. Always get more than one estimate to make sure you do not end up being the victim of price gouging.
3. Officials with government disaster assistance agencies do not call or text asking for financial information. Anyone who calls asking is an imposter.
4. Contractors may call claiming to be partners with your insurance company. If this were to happen, do not provide any personal information.
5. A major red flag is when a contractor says they will only charge you half of what the others will charge. Most times they will take your money and run.

SERVPRO of Reston/Herndon is always available to help you navigate through your storm damage. Call us at (703)471-6040 today!