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RCAT urges people to watch out for roofing scams
RCAT urges people to watch out for roofing scams

Storms last week left many homes damaged in Lubbock. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) wants you to watch out for scams.

As COVID Restrictions Lifted, Consumers Must Be Weary of Roofing Scams
As COVID Restrictions Lifted, Consumers Must Be Weary of Roofing Scams

Roofing companies and contractors could be seen out in neighborhoods looking for new business. Local roofing companies say you should be careful if you find that your roof needs to be repaired or replaced.

If you’ve been hit by the storm and need repairs, your super consumer instincts must kick in
If you’ve been hit by the storm and need repairs, your super consumer instincts must kick in

Texas offers embarrassingly little protection from scamming contractors and roofers. You’re on own. Here’s Watchdog’s cheat sheet to find an honest company.

Proposed roofing law aims to protect consumers
Proposed roofing law aims to protect consumers
Roofing Contractors Hopeful Consumer Protections For Their Industry Can Pass This Session
Roofing Contractors Hopeful Consumer Protections For Their Industry Can Pass This Session
Legislators look to help victims of future storms
Legislators look to help victims of future storms
Lawyer sentenced for insurance fraud involving roof claims
Lawyer sentenced for insurance fraud involving roof claims
Watchdog: Roof Squad patrols for fraud in storm-ravaged Rowlett, Garland
Watchdog: Roof Squad patrols for fraud in storm-ravaged Rowlett, Garland
Fort Worth Star Telegram: Texas man started home projects across Texas. Police say he was a fraud
Fort Worth Star Telegram: Texas man started home projects across Texas. Police say he was a fraud

A New Orleans man was in custody Wednesday, accused by Fort Worth police of operating a fraudulent home-remodeling operation in which he would stop work after receiving payment.