How to avoid scams when disaster strikes

After any weather event or natural disaster, it’s common that unlicensed contractors and scammers may get in touch. They’ll call, email, text, or knock on your door, promising to fix your leaky roof, clean up water damage, or remove a fallen tree. They often won’t give you a written contract and will try to get you to pay in full, in advance. And, if you pay, they might do either shoddy work or no work at all.