Roofing Scammers Target Rockland County Homeowners with Fake Repairs

Warning About Fake Contractors

• ⚠️ Scammers are targeting homeowners in Rockland County, particularly in the Pearl River area, convincing them they need structural repairs.
• 🎯 These fraudsters trick victims into signing contracts for unnecessary work, leading to tens of thousands of dollars in losses.

Case of Bodnaruk

• 💡 A homeowner, Bodnaruk, was convinced by scammers that her roof was on the verge of collapse and needed immediate replacement.
• 💰 She paid a whopping $60,000 upfront for the work, only to discover the roof was being stripped unnecessarily.
• ⛈️ The scammers began removing rafters around the chimney, causing rain to come into her home.

Investigation and Company Names

• 🔍 The Rockland County Department of Consumer Affairs is investigating a bogus roofing company operating under various names.
• 📈 At least three homeowners have been scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars in the past month.

Pretending to Be a Reputable Company

• 🤝 Scammers have been pretending to represent Geekas Roofing, a local company with a strong reputation.
• 💳 They even instructed homeowners to write the company name on the memo line of checks, attempting to leverage the established trust.

Advice for Homeowners

• 🛡️ Officials remind homeowners to always verify that contractors are licensed before hiring them.
• 💸 It is crucial to never pay for a project in full in advance to avoid becoming a victim of these scams.