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Items Tagged with 'scams in roofing'

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PolitiFact disproved a trending AI-generated video that inaccurately stated Elon Musk revealed a hidden $20,000 federal roofing grant.
Disinformation

‘Hidden $20K Grant for Roof Repairs’ Video is a Fraud

PolitiFact, which discovered the AI-generated video of podcaster Joe Rogan and Elon Musk discussing “waste, fraud and abuse,” is labeled 'Pants on Fire'
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
April 3, 2025
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PolitiFact debunked a viral, AI-generated video falsely claiming Elon Musk exposed a hidden $20,000 roofing grant. No such program exists, and the video misrepresents a podcast.


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Creating a fake website to resemble a well-established brand, or web cloning, is an increasing threat.
Remaining Vigilant

Fake Roof, Real Risk: Cyberscams Target Roofing Contractors

A roofing contractor in Manchester, England learned only after the negative reviews came in
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
March 13, 2025
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Scammers cloned a UK roofing firm's website, deceiving customers and harming its reputation. As technology use increases, experts warn contractors about rising cyber threats like phishing and ransomware.


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How to Address Fraud and Slow Money with Thea Dudley
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VIDEO: How to Address Fraud and Slow Money

Thea Dudley discusses best practices to combat fraud and tardy customers
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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Thea Dudley
September 27, 2024
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In this video, "Credit Overlord" Thea Dudley discusses ways to address fraud and the slow money that hinders contractors and distributors alike.


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New North Carolina Law Targets Con Artist Contractors

Residential roofing contracts now have a five-day cancellation period
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
August 13, 2024
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A bill signed into law ahead of the 2024 hurricane season aims to help protect homeowners — and reputable roofing contractors — from scams that often occur following storms like Hurricane Debby.


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VIDEO: Cybersecurity Insight: Top Hacks You Must Know Now!

Three things you need today to protect your business
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
May 17, 2024
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Bill Collins of Servco and Hasshi Sudler of Villanova University share ways your firm can safeguard its information from cybercriminals and prepare for the event that you are hacked.


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Twin Cities Imposters, Posing as Contractor Reps, Vandalize Homes and Swindle Customers

Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., community outraged over the scam, and puts local concern’s reputation at put risk
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
July 17, 2023
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A group of men posing as a roofing crew from a reputable Twin Cities roofing concern has been using false credentials to access homes and wreak thousands of dollars in roof damage.


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Roofing Contractors in Maine, Oklahoma, Ohio Accused of Defrauding Customers

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
September 29, 2022
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Roofing contractors who attempted to cheat customers out of thousands of dollars are now facing the consequences of their actions.


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West Virginia Roofing Contractor Admits to Scamming Customers out of $542,000

May 11, 2022
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The contractor falsely claimed to be a licensed contractor and used down payments for personal expenses.


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Florida Woman Arrested After Posing as Roofing Contractor to Scam Homeowners

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
February 10, 2022
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Deputies arrested a woman who scammed thousands from homeowners using old business cards and more from her previous employer.


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Texas 'Con Man' Sentenced to Prison After Scamming Friends with Bogus Roofing Contracts

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 18, 2021
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A Texas man faces prison time after conning money from two victims by convincing them to cover the cost of materials for fictional roofing contracts.


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