If a suspected scammer calls or knocks on your door trying to fool you, the BBB says you should:
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The deep freeze has been hitting Chicago and con artists are taking advantage of the winter weather. The Better Business Bureau issued a consumer alert for winter scams that may include driveway shoveling, furnace inspections, and calls about overdue utility bills.
If a suspected scammer calls or knocks on your door trying to fool you, the BBB says you should:
Contact your utility company directly: If you are concerned about an overdue bill, call the company's customer service number.
Never sign on the spot: If someone offers a winter weather service review the company before providing payment or signing a contract.
During the coldest months of the year be extra careful if someone contacts you unsolicited.
Always make sure to check a contractor's background and references before you let them in your home.
If a suspected scammer calls or knocks on your door trying to fool you, the BBB says you should: