Our West Region brought together insurance, law enforcement, and transportation and logistics professionals at our annual Cargo Theft Symposium to cover topics like cellular data investigation opportunities and cargo fraud awareness.

Many dishonest contractors are skilled criminals. They manipulate their victims. Shamed victims frequently don’t report these crimes, leaving these criminals to move to their next target. Report fraud! Call 800-TEL-NICB or through our website: ow.ly/NYRT50RTUO9 #CFAW2024

As we wrap up Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, we encourage you to share your stories. Whether you or a loved one was victimized, or you helped stop a dishonest contractor, we want to hear about it. Resources: ow.ly/X3sk50RTUGt #CFAW2024

Thank you @JimmyPatronis for raising awareness on #ContractorFraud in Florida! #CFAWPartner #CFAW2024

On day four of #CFAW2024, build #ContractorFraud awareness by sharing tips and resources for your communities: ow.ly/BHa050RNXWk

Q11: Final question! As @YourFLVoice and other partners have improved consumer awareness & strengthened legislation in FL, how can we make sure other states are taking similar steps knowing fraudulent contractors may be looking to leave FL for less suspecting targets? #CFAW2024

Q10: What can folks do if they suspect they or someone they know is working with a fraudulent contractor? #CFAW2024

Q9: Who is most vulnerable to becoming a victim of contractor fraud? #CFAW2024

Q8: What exactly is an AOB, and how does it relate to contractor fraud? How can you find out whether you should assign benefits to a third party? #CFAW2024

Q7: When should you pay a contractor? Before or after the project is complete? What payment methods are safe to use? #CFAW2024

Q6: Do federal agencies like FEMA endorse individual contractors? #CFAW2024

Q5: What is a good source for consumers to find reputable reviews to make sure your contractor is trustworthy? #CFAW2024

Q4: If your property is storm or flood damaged, how many estimates should you get before deciding on a contractor? #CFAW2024

Q3: Shady contractors often enter storm-damaged neighborhoods, looking for anxious homeowners to defraud. What are common warning signs a shady contractor is trying to take advantage of your vulnerable situation? #CFAW2024

Q2: If you’re looking to hire a contractor to make repairs after a disaster, how can your insurer help? #CFAW2024

Q1: As natural disasters sweep the country; how can consumers be pro-active in avoiding contractor fraud scams before the storm hits? #CFAW2024

Follow #CFAW2024 for helpful post-disaster anti-fraud tips and resources from NICB and our #CFAW2024 Partners. Help us raise awareness, download and share contractor fraud resources here: ow.ly/PiVH50RNKS3

Do you know what the most stolen car in your state is? The NICB issues a report listing which vehicles criminals look to steal most frequently every year. ow.ly/qRgA50Q5gxM