The Better Business Bureau is warning people in Northwest Florida to be on the lookout for scam artists looking to take advantage of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Already, scammers have been reported trying to convince consumers to pay for “volunteer training.” If someone asks you to pay for training, walk away. Local officials and BP are offering training for those who want to volunteer to help with cleanup efforts at no charge.
There have also been rumors of contractors trying to sell some type of chemically-treated beds to cover beaches and other at-risk property to absorb oil. If this happens to you, make sure to check the company out and be extremely wary of out-of-state contractors who only provide a cell phone number or don’t provide any local contact information.
You can find out about a business’ history by visiting Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website at www.800helpfla.com.
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