Amarillo, TX - More people may fall victim to storm repair scams as we continue to have a chance of storms in our area.
Hundreds of claims have already been reported to insurance companies this spring after storm damage in our area and with the continuing chance of storms, there is a chance for more scammers.
Scammers who target people saying they can fix hail damage and other problems start to come out after a major storm, usually the Better Business Bureau says these fly by night scammers offer their services for cheap, get money and leave.
"After a storm we are going to see a big influx of all types of companies that will help people get back to normal and what people need to do first is again, check them out, check out the company, make sure that they don't give any money or sign a contract with someone that they don't know, someone who doesn't have a proven track record that they can't find a BBB report on for example," said Janna Kiehl with the BBB.
Kiehl adds a good rule of thumb when choosing to use a company to fix these damages is if you don't know them and the BBB doesn't know them, don't use them.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:52:31 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ If you want a chance of surviving a natural disaster, you have to have a plan, but if you're not at home, the plan could fall apart. Monday's tornado hit Moore in mid-afternoon when the majority
If you want a chance of surviving a natural disaster, you have to have a plan, but what if you're not at home? The plan could fall apart.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:39:36 GMT
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:29:20 GMT
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:16:24 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ 3-4 million dogs and cats are put to sleep in animal shelters across the US each year, but many people are saving pets from death row by a simple click of a mouse. Imagine if you could save
3-4 million dogs and cats are put to sleep in animal shelters across the US each year, but many people are saving pets from death row by a simple click of a mouse.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:59:36 GMT
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All revenue from ticket sales, merchandise and concessions for the month of June will be donated to the American Red Cross for help with disaster relief in Moore. Also, every performer has agreed to donate his entire paycheck for every show during the month.
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Amarillo, Texas - There are several ways to protect your family at home during a tornado. The tornado sirens sound and you're at home with no basement or any other shelter to go.
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People in our area with families in Moore are sharing their stories. Jerry Ray of Amarillo says, "I got a text this morning from my sister-in-law saying that it was a long night.
People in our area with families in Moore are sharing their stories. Jerry Ray of Amarillo says, "I got a text this morning from my sister-in-law saying that it was a long night.
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