AARP offers tips to avoid home improvement scams

With spring arriving, many homeowners are looking to make home improvements. But during Contractor Fraud Awareness Week (May 20-24), the AARP is warning homeowners (especially senior citizens) to take a few steps to protect themselves from home improvement scams. Here are three tips from the organization: • shop around for estimates before hiring anyone, get referrals, and don't settle for the first contractor you meet; • never pay the full amount up front; most reputable contractors will require a deposit but they don't require the final balance until the job is done; • be wary of contractors who solicit you...

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