Illinois Attorney General Warns of Home and Business Repair Scams

Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents To Be On Alert For Storm-Related Repair Scams

CHICAGO – With several strong storms causing damage across Illinois recently, Attorney General Kwame Raoul today warned Illinois residents to be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners who may need repairs from storm-related damage. Raoul cautioned residents that scammers often move quickly into communities to take advantage of people with damage to their homes or businesses. Raoul noted these “storm chasers” use …

Illinois Attorney General warns of home and business repair scams

CHICAGO (WMBD) -- The spring and summer months can be a scary time for many Illinoisans as it has the potential to bring devastating storms, and with this come scammers looking to exploit those affected. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning state residents to be on the lookout for scammers trying to exploit homeowners and businesses in need of repairs, he said in a news release. “Just as severe weather during Illinois spring months i…