Frankfort, KY — With temperatures on the rise, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to use caution when hiring door-to-door contractors that promise too-good-to-be-true deals. Beshear says those “deals” can quickly turn into home improvement scams. Over the past two years, Beshear’s office has received nearly 400 home repair scam complaints from Kentuckians in 25 counties. Fly-by-night businesses and door-to-door scam contractors take advantage of the home repair season by guaranteeing low prices and requesting upfront payment. But those contractors provide low-quality work or never complete the work, Beshear said, and sometimes demand thousands more than the agreed upon price. In addition to remodels and home improvements, the second most frequently reported scam involves roofing contractors. Beshear said not all door-to-door salespersons are scammers, but Kentuckians should exercise caution.

Before committing to a door-to-door sales pitch, take time to follow these tips:

Be wary of a low-price quote
Verify and check online reviews
Avoid upfront payment
Do not fall for high-pressure tactics

One of Beshear’s top priorities is to protect Kentuckians, especially senior citizens from scams, abuse and exploitation. Beshear said the best way to stay ahead of con artists is to be aware of new and trending scams by signing up to receive Scam Alerts from the Office of the Attorney General. To report a scam, contact the Attorney General’s Office at 888-432-9257 and file a complaint online.