Don't Get Scammed 09162021

4 Public awareness and education are the keys to helping those affected by disasters to identify and avoid future problems Deal only with licensed contractors Ask to see the contractor’s “pocket license,” together with other identification If the person claims to be representing a contractor, but cannot show you a contractor’s license or home improvement salesperson registration card, call the contractor and find out if the person is authorized to act on the contractor’s behalf Get the contractor’s license number and call the CSLB’s toll- free automated telephone number at 1-800-321-2752 to verify that the license is valid, or log onto the internet and access their website at www cslb ca gov for the information Public Adjusters Public Adjusters are licensed by the California Department of Insurance To verify a Public Adjuster’s license call the California Department of Insurance at: License Bureau: 1-800-967-9331 Consumer Hot line: 1-800-927-4357 Or 213-897-8921 TTY: 1-800-482-4833 Website: www insurance ca gov Check Them Out