Attorney general offers seniors advice to avoid being scammedAttorney general offers seniors advice to avoid being scammed
Thursday, November 10, 2005
By Kathleen Ganster
State Attorney General Tom Corbett brought his Senior Crime Prevention University to Northland Public Library in McCandless on Monday to show older people how to spot and avoid scams.
"If it sounds to good to be true, then it probably is," he said.
His presentation used video and discussions to detail some of the scams con artists will try.
Home improvement scams are high on the list, he said.
"Get at least three estimates and make sure that they have their name and address on the estimates. It should be a legitimate address. Be leery of a P.O. box," he said. He suggested checking with the local Better Business Bureau for references or even checking with his office.
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Free Program Prepares Owners of Newly Constructed Homes
New Homeowners’ Seminar Scheduled Nov. 16 in Tucson
New home construction in Arizona currently is at a record pace. Keeping this in mind, the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) offers a free program to help residents and buyers of newly built homes with questions about construction workmanship. The program also provides advice for avoiding home repair scams and hiring properly licensed contractors for home modifications.
Arizona State Registrar of Contractors InformationThe ROC New Homeowners’ Seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Windmill Inns & Suites, 4250 N. Campbell Ave. in Tucson. To register, call 1-888-271-9286, ext. 7115.
Arizona Registrar of ContractorsHomeowners in new housing developments encounter unique challenges and often have different concerns than those in established neighborhoods. The most common complaints about newly constructed homes include inferior framing and cabinets, poor roof installations, cracked stucco, cracked and discolored concrete, unsatisfactory painting, faulty landscaping installation, cracking drywall, poor swimming pool and deck installation, cracked grout and tile, and poor cooling systems.
“The ROC New Homeowners’ Seminar is designed specifically for residents of newly constructed homes to address common workmanship issues, and to teach homeowners what to expect and how to work with their contractors and the ROC,” says Director Israel G. Torres. “We’ll also discuss the importance of hiring only licensed contractors for home projects and teach homeowners how to recognize and avoid common contracting scams.”
During the past two years, unsuspecting Arizonans were scammed out of more than $50 million by unlicensed contractors, according to the ROC.
The seminar also includes a question-and-answer session with a panel of experts from the ROC’s Consumer Advisory Network and information on using the ROC’s Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund to seek financial assistance in correcting faulty workmanship performed by a licensed contractor.
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Arizona Registrar of ContractorsHome Improvement ScamsHome improvement scams on the way as cooler season approaches
ROC urges Arizonans to do their homework before hiring a contractor
[PHOENIX ARIZONA] –The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is alerting homeowners to the arrival of the most prevalent home improvement and repair scam season. The ROC warns residents that the mild fall and winter weather in central and southern Arizona is a magnet for out-of-state criminal transient contractors offering ‘good deals’ on jobs such as roofing, driveway sealing, painting and various remodeling services.
Women in ConstructionROC Rolls Out Women in Construction Program
Workshop series provides tools, resources to support construction careers
Business, public service and athletics are some of the frontiers women have blazed and made amazing strides. The construction industry is a sector where women have gained some ground but make up only 10 percent of the workforce.
That’s why the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) has created the three-part Women in Construction Workshop series to provide resources and information to current and aspiring female contractors and address the unique challenges and issues facing women in construction.
Arizona Registrar of Contractors recognized for service to seniors by Area Agency on AgingRegistrar of Contractors recognized for service to seniors by Area Agency on Aging
PHOENIX – Israel G. Torres, director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), received the Area Agency on Aging’s 2005 Dr. R. Alice Drought Caring Spirit Community Award of Excellence for developing programs that provide assistance to older adults.
The Area Agency on Aging in Phoenix provides services for seniors (60 years and older), adults (18-59 years) with disabilities and long-term care needs, persons of any age who are HIV positive, and family caregivers. Torres accepted the award at the Area Agency on Aging’s 24 th annual award Neighborhood Ambassador Workshop Teaches Homeowners How to Avoid Contracting Scams
ROC Offers Free Program in Sierra Vista October 18
Fall and winter are the busiest seasons in Arizona for home-improvement scams by out-of-state criminal transient contractors. Keeping this in mind, the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging and the South Eastern Arizona Governments Organization is offering a free Neighborhood Ambassador workshop in Sierra Vista to educate homeowners about the pitfalls of using unlicensed contractors and how to avoid home repair scams. The workshop is Tuesday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Sierra Vista Police Department, 911 N. Coronado Drive.
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Home Improvement ScamsHome improvement scams on the way as cooler season approaches
ROC urges Arizonans to do their homework before hiring a contractor
[PHOENIX ARIZONA] –The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) is alerting homeowners to the arrival of the most prevalent home improvement and repair scam season. The ROC warns residents that the mild fall and winter weather in central and southern Arizona is a magnet for out-of-state criminal transient contractors offering ‘good deals’ on jobs such as roofing, driveway sealing, painting and various remodeling services.
“Unsuspecting homeowners, particularly seniors, often are approached door-to-door by scam artists looking to make a quick profit as they work their way through neighborhoods,” says ROC Director Israel G. Torres. “These so-called contractors are usually very friendly, gain trust easily, and claim that they were just in the neighborhood and have a great price on left-over materials. Many times they will ask for full or cash payment before completing the work, which is usually a sign that something is not right.”
Anyone who performs residential or commercial construction, remodeling or repair work must have a contractor license if the job costs $750 or more in materials, labor and other costs or if a building permit is required. Consumers should check with the ROC to make sure the person they hire is properly licensed.
The ROC offers the following tips to homeowners seeking home repairs or remodeling:
Make sure the individual has an Arizona contractor license that is in good standing. To check a license, call 602-542-1525 or toll-free statewide outside Maricopa County at 888-271-9286 or visit www.azroc.gov.
Ask the contractor for references.
Plan your project carefully and prepare detailed plans if necessary.
Get at least three detailed, clearly written bids.
Ask the contractor what problems may come up during the course of the project.
Get a written contract.
Make sure you understand the terms of the contract before signing it.
Do not pay in full prior to the work being completed and never pay in cash.
Put all project changes in writing.
Ask questions if you are unclear about the work being done.
To report possible fraudulent home improvement activities or if someone has approached you door-to-door, contact the ROC at 602-542-1525 or toll-free outside Maricopa County at 888-271-9286 or visit www.azroc.gov.
The ROC encourages homeowners to check the company’s license status and to report the company to the agency if a scam is suspected.
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