Chief's Blotter
Chief: Beware the Chimney Sweep Scam
Grafton Police Chief Normand A. Crepeau Jr. says this is a particularly easy way for scammers to cheat unsuspecting homeowners.
QUESTION: I recently received a call from a company offering a very good deal on having my chimney cleaned. The company was from out of state but stated they were working in the area. I was going to have someone come over but I then remembered speaking with some friends who told me that they knew people who had been scammed from an out of state chimney sweep company. Do you have any information regarding chimney sweep scams? ANSWER: Chimney repair and chimney cleaning scams have been on the rise. Since most people know nothing about chimneys, this is a particularly easy way for scammers to cheat unsuspecting homeowners. Here's how a typical chimney repair and cleaning scam works: The company, usually from out of state, will contact you …
Chimney Safety Institute of America
9:23 am on Friday, March 1, 2013
Scams are a real concern. Visit the blog of the Chimney Safety Institute of America to empower yourself with knowledge of the most common scams: http://chimneysafety.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/315/. more ›