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People lost their homes, vehicles, and places of business to the high winds and severe flooding. Now that the hurricane is over, residents are returning to their neighborhoods, and the city is in a stage of rebuilding. Homeowners are attempting to clean up the mess and get their lives back on track while the government and the insurance companies lend a helping hand. Unfortunately, whenever something like this has happened in the past, there have been con artists who use the tragedy to make money off the weak. Now, the people of Houston are being warned about these criminals.</p> <p>In the aftermath of previous storms like Hurricane Sandy, people have impersonated contractors, offering cheap rebuilding services to those who lost their homes. The people that become victims of this scheme are usually low-income families who lost their property to the hurricane’s intense flooding. Many of them do not have insurance coverage to help them rebuild, making them more willing to fall for the scam. The standard home insurance policy does not cover flood damage, which many people do not know at the time of buying their policy. Then, when the storm hits, it is too late.</p> <p>The scam is based around preying on low-class, vulnerable homeowners, who need assistance rebuilding their homes. The con artists will approach the homeowner and offer a service to rebuild their home at half the price of the competition. Then, they ask for a down payment from the homeowner. Once the homeowner has paid the down payment, the phony contractor takes the money and cuts off all contact with them. The con artist will create a fake business name to look legit in the eyes of the homeowner. And, the homeowner usually signs fake paperwork with fake contact information. So, they can never get in contact with the fake contractor again. At that point, they must rely on the police to bring the con artists to justice.</p> <p>If you are currently rebuilding your home in Houston, there are certain things you should look out for when seeking professional help. First of all, if they ask you to pay a deductible, then it is probably a scam. Never give them your money until the job they promised to do is finished! Also, avoid door-to-door salesmen. The phony contractors usually go up to their victims’ homes and apply pressure tactics. 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