News Release from Marion Co. Sheriff’s Office
Posted on FlashAlert: September 26th, 2020 3:00 PM
Downloadable file: Detroit, OR
As residents return to wildfire affected areas and start planning on re-building, contractors will be offering their services. It is important to make sure anyone you choose to work with is licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Unfortunately, amongst the majority of reputable contractors, there are a number of scammers that target vulnerable people often affected by a disaster. There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself from becoming victim to a scam. One of the ways you can protect yourself is by knowing the warning signs of a scam. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Offering to do the work at a very discounted rate
- Presenting a “limited time offer” due to leftover materials from a previous job
- Using pressure style tactics and going door to door
Please visit the Oregon Construction Contractors Board for more information: https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/Pages/Oregon-Wildfire-Resources-for-Home-and-Business-Owners.aspx
This webpage is specifically designed as a resource for home and business owners recovering from the wildfires. The most important thing you can do to protect yourself is verifying the license of any Oregon contractor at: https://www.ccb.state.or.us/search/.