Right now, and in the coming weeks, scammers are on the prowl to dupe Connecticut residents following the historic flooding event August 18th. From clean-up and repair scams to charity scams, we got tips to protect yourselves from Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner, Bryan Cafferelli.
For more information or to file a complaint: email [email protected] or visit www.ct.gov/DCP/complaints
- Ensure that a contractor has the appropriate credentials for the work they’re performing by visiting www.elicense.ct.gov
- Always research a charity before giving by visiting sites like www.CharityNavigator.org, www.GuideStar.org, or www.give.org (*be wary of GoFundMe pages*)
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