They involve scammers making false promises or tricking you into paying for services you'll never receive. Recently, the FTC also issued an alert to warn consumers about solar power scams, such as free solar panels or exaggerated savings. Here are red flags to look out for when. . While reputable companies can help you save money with clean or solar energy improvements, scammers offer more than they can deliver. We'll walk you through the most common solar scams, the red flags that should make you pump the brakes, and how to find installers you. . In the worst cases, homeowners have been left making payments on overpriced systems that don't work, with little to no support from the installation company that put the panels on their roof. Sometimes they also claim their company will cover the cost of installation by providing huge rebates.
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