CAT: Home Improvement · REPORTED September 15, 2026
A1laborservices scam
A home improvement scam report, targeting a consumer in Dumfries, VA, USA - 22026 with a reported loss of $2,500.
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- Never send money, gift cards or crypto to anyone you have not independently verified.
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- Be wary of urgency, secrecy, upfront fees and “too good to be true” prices.
- If you have paid, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to dispute the charge.
- Report to Action Fraud (UK), the FTC (US) or your national authority, and add your occurrence above.
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