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HOME REPAIR SCAMS • Ask solicitors, vendors or contractors for references, and license and
insurance information.
By Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer • Confirm a solicitor’s (also known as Home Improvement Salesperson)
Roseville Police Department or contractor’s license is valid and current by searching the Department
of Consumer Affairs Contractors license Board: https://
With spring here many of us are ready to get started on some overdo www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx
projects around the house or on the honey-do list. A great way to address • Try to get written estimates from three different companies/contractors
normal wear and tear is regular upkeep (e.g., applying a fresh coat of paint,
– this helps to make sure the pricing offered is within a standard range.
planting new flowers in flowerpots, or having the flooring replaced). If you • Take time to make an educated decision.
find that you need extra help be cautious when hiring someone you don’t
• Do not pay by cash, direct wire transfer, or load funds onto gift cards.
know.
• If hired, try to make sure the contract clearly states the services being
There are several ways scammers advertise and try to take advantage of provided, the materials to be used, and estimated time of completion.
people. Here are some tips to consider when hiring someone, or a
If at anytime, you believe you have been scammed, please contact the
contractor:
Roseville Police Department to file a crime report or on the Roseville
• Some scammers often solicit* at your door or randomly call you Police Department website: https://www.roseville.ca.us/government/
offering to fix a problem you didn’t know you had. departments/police_department
• Some scammers advertise that they can fix roof leaks, install windows,
or furnish your roof with solar panels for a low price…but you must act * Get your free No Soliciting” sign from the Neighborhood Watch Team,
c/o Mia Winter, nwcoordinator2156@gmail.com. Roseville Municipal
now.
• Some scammers might pressure you to make a quick decision or offer to Code 10.36.030: “No Soliciting Code violation for any person to solicit
orders for, to peddle or to hawk goods, services or merchandise or to
provide some financing.
• Some scammers might demand all or a large down payment and then conduct any charitable or other solicitation at any house or residence when
a sign in clear view has been placed prohibiting such solicitation or
never complete the work.

• Some scammers might do sloppy work or make the situation worse. peddling.” Mia Winter, Team Director

Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and your home: Nwcoordinator2156@gmail.com
Neighborhood Watch is not sanctioned, endorsed, sponsored by, partnered with, nor considered a Shared Interest Group or committee of The Club at Westpark Community Association.
Neighborhood Watch is an independent organization and is solely responsible for the content of this communication. The Association has not verified whether information in this communication is accurate. Views and
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