Contracting scams have been seen making the rounds in Waltham and surrounding communities. Residents are advised stay vigilant and always vet your contractors for any home improvement project
Please make sure to share this info. with any elderly neighbors who may be especially susceptible to these scams. Here’s a detailed example of a recent scam from a Waltham resident
Some typical red flags to look out for:
• Contractor scammers usually go door-to-door looking for business
• They claim they are doing work in your neighborhood and they will work on your house for a deal since they are already in the area
• They claim to have extra materials left over from another job, which they will use at your house for a cheaper price
• They are pushy. They try to make you decide quickly and offer you deals on the spot
• They either provide no contract or a contract with barely any information about the job
• They only do cash sales
• They ask you to pay the entire amount or large amounts for materials and labor upfront
• They offer deals that seem to be too good to be true
• They have trucks or vehicles with no business name on the doors or trunk
If you think you are a victim of a contracting scam, please report it to the Waltham MA Police Department at 781-314-3600.