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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BBB alerts homeowners of roofing scams after major storms
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) warns people of roofing scams popping up after big storms. The BBB Scam Tracker will often receive reports of shady 'free' roof inspections. So, it's important for homeowners to know how to recognize these scams. 'Be wary of someone showing up at your door uninvited, offering to work on your home,' President and CEO of BBB Serving Eastern Carolinas, Mallory Wojciechowski said. 'They might not be a legitimate business, or may be impersonating one, especially if they offer much lower prices than the competition in the area.' These scams work by someone calling you or showing up to your home claiming they represent a roofing company in your area, using the names of legitimate companies. They will then offer a free inspection or an on-the-spot roof repair. If you accept, they will then show up at your house and mimic wind damage by tearing off shingles or showing you pictures of someone else's damaged roof. One person shared their experience on the BBB Scam Tracker, 'Perpetrators came to my dad's home saying he needed roof repair as they were 'working on homes in the neighborhood' & noticed a small hole in his shingle. Dad trusted them & allowed them to go up on the roof & 'fix' the hole. They came down with a pre-ripped shingle in their pocket to 'show' him the damaged one. It did not match his current roof shingles. From there it escalated into moss removal (which was not done), fixing woodpecker holes in his siding (filling with spray foam), pouring a concrete walkway (VERY poor quality that any legit contractor would not have done), saying he needed foundation work done to fix his 'bowing wall' & ultimately ended up putting paint up on the side of his home that he did not ask for forcing him into accepting more work.' Here are ways you can avoid roofing scams: Beware of unsolicited offers. Get your insurance company to inspect your roof, and/or get a second opinion. Research roofing companies before you hire. Check out for information about hiring a roofing company. You can also find more information at To report a roofing scam, visit BBB Scam Tracker. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Heartbreaker: BBB warns of scammers on dating apps
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas has offered tips on how to avoid dating app scams. Scammers have taken to dating apps such as 'Tinder' and 'Hinge' to swindle romance-seeking individuals. The scammer talks the individual into moving the conversation to another app like 'WhatsApp' or 'WeChat'. Once on the texting app the scammer then tries to convince the individual that they have a great financial opportunity for them. If the individual gives in, then the money disappears along with their potential love interest. 'Scammers like to prey on the emotions of people,' said Mallory Wojciechowski, president and CEO of BBB. 'Watch out for people on dating apps and sites that pressure you to talk offsite or that ask you for money.' The BBB suggests to never send money or personal information to someone you have never met in person. They added that people should be wary of fast-moving relationships and people who are in a hurry to move the conversation to another app. When in doubt, always research the dating profile. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
