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09/07/2011

BBB Advises Homeowners to Watch Out for “Storm Chasers”

Your home may take a serious beating when a big storm like Hurricane Irene hits. During the cleanup effort, choose repair contractors carefully, to avoid having your wallet take a beating too. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Irene to look out for fly-by-night “storm chasers.” “Beware of contractors who stop by your home after a storm and offer services at a supposedly low cost since they are in your neighborhood,” said BBB President and CEO Claire Rosenzweig.

08/30/2011

BBB Advice on Giving to Hurricane Relief Charities

In the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Irene, Americans are responding with generous donations, as they’ve traditionally responded to disasters throughout the world in the past. But even when needs are close to home, givers should take steps to assure themselves that their donations will go to legitimate charities and relief efforts that have the capacity to help victims, cautions the Metro New York Better Business Bureau.


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