Home repairs can be expensive, stressful, and difficult to evaluate—especially when a contractor insists that the work must be completed immediately. Dishonest contractors use these pressures to convince homeowners to pay for unnecessary repairs, accept poor-quality work, or hand over money for projects that are never completed.
Older adults are often targeted because they may own their homes, have savings available, and be more likely to trust someone who appears helpful or professional.
A common…