Contractor scam targeting hail damage homeowners in north DFW — do not sign anything

After the recent hail storms, unlicensed "storm chasers" are going door-to-door in Frisco, Prosper, Celina, and Allen offering free roof inspections.

The scam:

1. They knock, say they noticed hail damage, offer a "free inspection"
2. They climb on your roof, "find damage" (sometimes causing it themselves)
3. They pressure you to sign a "direction to pay" or assignment of benefits
4. That document gives them your insurance claim money directly
5. They do shoddy work or disappear after collecting the check

Red flags:

• Door-to-door solicitation right after a storm
• Pressure to sign anything immediately
• Company name you've never heard of with out-of-state plates
• Offer to cover your deductible (this is actually insurance fraud)
• No Texas contractor license number on their materials

What to do instead:

• Call YOUR insurance company first
• Get 3 quotes from licensed, local roofers
• Verify licenses at TDLR (Texas Dept of Licensing)
• Never sign an assignment of benefits

Source: Texas Department of Insurance storm chaser warnings, BBB DFW

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