This contractor scam on our foreclosure flip may have just cost me $10,000 ...

Homeownership comes with many financial and emotional benefits. But wow, can it be a major hassle, particularly if you choose a fixer-upper. No matter the case, there's a good chance you'll need to ...

Hiring a contractor should make life easier, not harder. Too often, though, what begins as a repair or renovation turns into a costly mistake. Scammers count on people being rushed, stressed, or eager ...

As homeowners begin tackling summer projects, local officials are warning residents to be cautious when hiring contractors.

Property owners beware: that friendly contractor who becomes "like family" might just set you up for financial ruin. A recent decision from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District ...

A probationer accused of pretending to be a licensed contractor and stealing funds from a Riverside senior who hired him for a plumbing job that he never completed may have targeted others in the area ...

Police in Robeson and Caernarvon townships are warning residents about contractors going door to door, offering quick, low-cost jobs. Neither municipality has issued permits to solicit for driveway ...

New York State warns residents about home improvement scams during peak seasons, offering tips to protect against fraud.

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