CHICAGO (WLS) -- Spring is here and that means it is the season to remodel and freshen up your home. But the fraudsters know this too. The Better Business Bureau said its annual scam tracker study ...

Winter weather isn’t the only thing sweeping across the country. As storms roll in, so do dishonest contractors promising fast, cheap repairs — and in some cases, vanishing once the check clears.

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CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Firstline Garage Door Repair has announced the launch of a new consumer-protection tool called the ...

“He is pure evil. I mean, he just is. My mom even said that herself, that he was quote, ‘the Devil.’ And he proved that," said Erica Otten.

CHICAGO (WMBD) — The spring and summer months can be a scary time for many Illinoisans as it has the potential to bring devastating storms, and with this come scammers looking to exploit those ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. Criminals are impersonating property owners to illegally sell ...

ROCKLAND COUNTY (WABC) -- Officials in Rockland County are warning about fake contractors who are scamming homeowners out of tens of thousands of dollars. Officials say the scammers convince victims ...

Officials in Rockland are warning the public about contractor scams as people begin to plan home improvement projects. Lately, it seems scammers are using a new tactic. Rockland's Office of Consumer ...