伊利诺伊州警告 冒牌承包商的 家庭改良骗局激增 Illinois warns of surge in home improvement scams with fake contractors.

随着秋天的临近,伊利诺伊州居民正被警告说,房屋改良骗局正在增加,欺诈者假扮承包商,提供紧急修理服务。 As autumn approaches, Illinois residents are being warned about a rise in home improvement scams, with fraudsters posing as contractors offering urgent repair services. 这些骗局往往涉及虚假估计、预付付款和低于标准的工作。 These scams often involve fake estimates, upfront payments, and substandard work. 当局敦促房主核查承包商的执照,获得书面估计,并避免预付大笔款项。 Authorities urge homeowners to verify contractors’ licenses, get written estimates, and avoid paying large sums upfront. 伊利诺伊州总检察长办公室建议报告可疑活动,以帮助防止他人成为受害者。 The Illinois Attorney General’s office advises reporting suspicious activity to help prevent others from becoming victims.