Top 5 Crooked Contractors That Scam Their Clients often
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According to a new report on contractor corruption, 1 in 10 American have been a victim of a contractor scam. Here is the list of top 5 contractors that scam their clients the most.
General contractors.
Home improvement contractors.
Roofing contractors.
Plumbers.
Electrician.
Of those who were scammed by a contractor, 34% were referrals from family or friends, while 29% found their contractors online. 40% of these contractors frequently arrived late or did not show up at all. While 26% added extra charges or fees that was not previously discuses and 25% simply refused to answer questions about most things including the process.
While 53% reported the scam to the Better Business Bureau, 26% reported the matter to the police, 23% report it to the state attorney general office and 17% reported it to the Consumer protection agency. Only 28% were fully reimbursed, 23% received partial reimbursement and 49% received nothing. Average lost, $2,426.
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Source: J W Surety Bond
