CHICAGO, IL – Following an alert from the Palos Park Police Department warning residents of a rooftop scam targeting elderly neighbors, Chicago-area residents are being urged to be on the lookout for similar scams.
The Palos Park Police Department has reported receiving multiple calls about the scam, with aggressive scammers either coming to the door or calling after obtaining personal information from the internet.
The scammer will claim to be in the area and inspect the roof, then tell the homeowner they need an immediate repair or replacement. They can even claim to have worked on the roof before, even though they had no prior connection to the property.
Dodgy roofers have been known to cause damage themselves or exaggerate existing damage, giving legitimate home improvement companies a bad name. The Palos Park Police Department urges residents to warn their elderly neighbors and to contact them immediately if they receive any suspicious calls or visits.
Chicago area residents should heed the Palos Park warning and watch out for similar scams. If you suspect you have been the target of a roofing scam, do not give out any personal information or money and contact your local police station for assistance. By staying vigilant, we can all help protect ourselves and our communities from this type of scam.
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