After a hailstorm moves through, homeowners in the Twin Cities metro area may face two separate problems: contractors showing up uninvited, looking for quick business, and insurance policies that may cover far less than expected.
The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to watch for high-pressure sales tactics from storm chasers — contractors who knock on doors unannounced in the aftermath of severe weather.
“There are some quick red flags that homeowners should watch out for. The number one thing you should watch for is someone who shows up unannounced, uninvited to your home, knocking on doors, and they’re pressuring you,” said Bao Vang, vice president of communications for the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota…