Insurance Industry Cautions Public on Hail Scams

Insurance Industry Cautions Public on Hail Scams

The Insurance Council of Texas warned of scams from pubic adjusters, fake contractors or even lawyers who promise they can help file a claim for a damaged car or a home's roof after Nov. 4th hailstorm in El Paso, Texas.

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An article in the El Paso Times warned consumers of scams following a hailstorm that hit the area on Nov. 4th.

The Insurance Council of Texas, a state trade association that represents 500 insurers, cautioned El Pasoans of scams from pubic adjusters, fake contractors or even lawyers who promise they can help file a claim for a damaged car or a home’s roof.

According to the article, as many as 40,000 vehicles in El Paso could have been damaged by the hailstorm at a price tag that could reach $150 million.

To read the full article, click here.

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