Eye on Scams: 'Storm chaser' roof contractors

Eye on Scams: 'Storm chaser' roof contractors

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)-- Local contractors warn consumers to be cautious when hiring roof contractors during hurricane season, as con-artists will come from out of state to scam you. Kathryn Mobley, CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana, said more contractor scams happen during hurricane season.  “A lot of times the scammers really come out because they know it's an emergency," Mobley said. "People are scared. And then you mix fear with t…