The Nevada State Contractors Board is warning homeowners, especially the more vulnerable, like senior citizens and non-English speaking residents, to be on the lookout for unsolicited โtoo good too be trueโ offers from door-to-door salesmen or inexpensive home services from sites like Craigslist.
Michael Phillips, public information officer for the Nevada State Contractors Board, states that since COVID-19, they have seen an increase in call-in complaints regarding unsolicited people going door-to-door. Apparently, the rise in home-improvements during lockdowns brought opportunity to nefarious individuals looking to take advantage of the trend. With spring being prime home-improvement time, scammers have even greater opportunities to prey on the vulnerable.
This scamming trend is reminiscent of the โTravelersโ weโve seen in years past in various states, including Nevada. In June 2018, NSCB issued a consumer alert…
