Type of scam
Home and Property Scams
Scammers knock on doors offering cheap repairs, pretend to be city or utility workers, or go after your house itself: your deed, your mortgage or your timeshare.
The one thing to remember
Never pay in full before the work is done, and never let unexpected visitors inside.
Which one sounds like what happened?
“A worker at my door says my roof or driveway needs fixing”
Fake Contractor
“Someone at my door says they're from the water or power company”
Fake Worker at the Door
“Someone tried to sell or borrow against my house or land”
Home Title Theft
“A salesperson says I can get free solar panels from the government”
Free Solar Panels Pitch
“Someone is pushing me to get a reverse mortgage or sign over my house”
Reverse Mortgage Scam
“I found a great rental, but the owner is away and wants a deposit first”
Fake Rental Listing
“My moving company raised the price and won't give back my things”
Fake Moving Company
“Someone has a buyer for my timeshare, but I have to pay first”
Timeshare Resale or Exit Scam
Warning signs
- Unexpected visitors offering work.
- Pressure to decide today.
- Asking for full payment in cash upfront.
Last checked: October 31, 2026