Consumer Alert: Home Energy Audit Scams
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In this economy, most homeowners are desperate to save every penny they can on energy costs. An energy audit might help, but beware: energy audits are the newest scam hitting homeowners across the country. Video by kmir6.com
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PALM DESERT - In this economy, most homeowners are desperate to save every penny they can on energy costs. An energy audit might help, but beware: energy audits are the newest scam hitting homeowners across the country.
If you get a phone call, letter or knock on your door from a person offering you a free or low cost home energy audit, we have some important information to share before you let that "auditor" over the threshold.
For helpful information on how to deal with a door to door salesperson and to learn more about your rights to dispute an in-home sale, visit the Federal Trade Commission's website.
Or you can visit Better Business Bureau's website.
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