Storm Scams Target Homeowners | Bakersfield News

After major storms, scam contractors are flooding neighborhoods with fake offers—promising quick fixes, then vanishing after taking cash. These slick predators exploit disaster stress, showing up with “deals” and pushing rushed decisions. Victims often pay thousands for half-done work or nothing at all. In California, contractors must be licensed for jobs over $1,000—and legally can’t ask for more than 10% (or $1,000) upfront. Always verify licenses via the CSLB or BBB, get multiple estimates, and never hand over large sums without due diligence. Don’t let urgency override caution—research first, or risk losing both money and safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efd8ef4c423ad9e8