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Police Urge Residents to Beware of Post-Storm Repair Scams
- Authorities in Baltimore County have issued alerts to homeowners to be cautious of fraudulent contractors exploiting repair needs after an EF-1 tornado impacted Baltimore and Dundalk on May 16, 2025.
- The tornado caused damage with wind gusts up to 110 mph, toppling trees and power lines, which prompted concerns about fraudulent home repair offers.
- Police and experts advise homeowners to verify contractors’ licenses, get written agreements, and never send insurance checks directly to contractors to avoid scams.
- Attorney Daniel Whitney Jr. Said, "If it's too good to be true, it probably is," emphasizing that this is a time for scammers to exploit vulnerable residents.
- The warnings suggest that thorough research and caution may prevent substantial financial losses seen nationally, where billions were lost to disaster-related fraud in recent years.
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Police urge residents to beware of post-storm repair scams
By Tara Lynch Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — Baltimore County Police are warning residents about contractor scams that take advantage of customers needing repairs following damaging storms. The scammers will pose as home improvement professionals and prey on homeowners during vulnerable times, according to police. An EF-1 tornado with wind gusts of up to 110 mph caused damage in Baltimore and Dundalk on Frid…
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