CHICAGO (WLS) -- Spring is here and that means it is the season to remodel and freshen up your home. But the fraudsters know this too. The Better Business Bureau said its annual scam tracker study ...

In March 2023, the roof of Tina Leggio’s 106-year-old Bay Shore home started leaking and she was in a rush to get it repaired. In need of a contractor, the former certified nursing assistant scoured ...

An Illinois company accused of tricking homeowners by pretending to be local businesses then doing shoddy work is being sued by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

Twice in the last month, a contractor knocked on my door offering discounted services because they were “in the neighborhood” on another project, but insisted I sign up immediately. When I asked to ...

The storm may be over, but the damage to your home might just be the beginning of your troubles as home repair scams surge. Money; Getty Images When a storm rolls through your neighborhood, the damage ...

It may be the season of tricks and treats for the kids, but Trumbull Police are also warning adults about a few tricks as well. It’s that time of year again when home improvement scams surface with ...

Tim Fang is a digital producer at CBS Bay Area. A Bay Area native, Tim has been a part of the CBS Bay Area newsroom for more than two decades and joined the digital staff in 2006. Police in Berkeley ...