The following information was provided by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors:
"Recent fraudulent home repairs reported in Maricopa county and Coconino county via 'door-to-door' solicitations. Typically, the elderly are targeted and suspects often peruse the obituaries in order to determine those most vulnerable and who may have recently received insurance and/or government checks.
Avoid door-to-door solicitors who offer to perform various 'reduced cost' home repairs (painting, roofing, driveway paving) or who advise they have left over materials from a previous job and can offer a great deal.
The suspects involved in these cases usually drive a new pick-up truck or van; often with out-of-state license plates. Suspects can be described as Caucasian males; clean cut; charming personality when they first introduce themselves, and usually travel in groups of 2 - 4. The perpetrators often may possess a slight Scottish - Irish brogue and may mention in their conversation that their family (usually father or grandfather) had performed prior home repairs at your residence, in order to gain your confidence.
Unfortunately, what initially appears to be a great deal for the homeowner, often becomes a nightmare, as the work performed turns out to be bogus and the materials used in the job are defective."
