Pinson Residents Beware: Storm Scams & Repairs

0:00This is Birmingham News today, every story, every city, every day. Residents in Pinson, Alabama are dealing with cleanup after last week's powerful storm, while facing a wave of scam calls from shady roovers. The city is urging everyone to stay alert as repairs ramp up on damaged homes. Mayor Hoyt Sanders wrote out the storm inside City Hall, hearing the building strain under fierce winds. Now his neighborhood buzzes with chainsaws, big trucks, and cleanup crews as blue tarps patch roofs everywhere. Locals report non-stop calls promising free roof inspections right when storm stress has everyone on edge. The better business bureau notes that nerves are raw, making it easy to overlook red flags and rush deals. These scams often involve out-of-state contractors who offer quick fixes like tarps after you sign a contract. Later they return demanding full re-roos with hidden fees for supposed extra damage. To stay safe, demand proof like a city business license, an Alabama Home Builder's Licensure Board Card, and current liability insurance.

1:02Check accredited pros on the Better Business Bureau website and officials promise to loop in law enforcement on any funny business. Support for this day in an episode comes from our sponsor, Relax Deeper, Reset Faster, Comfort You Can Hear, S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.com.