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A door-to-door repair contractor says prices will rise unless you sign today. What is that?

A scarcity tactic. Slow down and check them out.

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  1. A normal limited-time discount
  2. Proof the contractor is licensed
  3. A scarcity tactic, so slow down ✔

Why: After a disaster, scammers use 'limited time only' deals or say material prices will rise to rush you. Take your time: stop, think and investigate before you agree to anything.

Huh, didn't know that: Government employees will not generally ask you for payment or financial information such as your bank account number.

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Answer: A scarcity tactic, so slow down. After a disaster, scammers use 'limited time only' deals or say material prices will rise to rush you. Take your time: stop, think and investigate before you agree to anything.

  1. CFPB: Avoiding scams after a disaster www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-avoid-scams-and-fraud-after-a-disaster-en-1529
    Beware of contractors going door-to-door and people offering unsolicited
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CFPB: Avoiding scams after a disaster www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-avoid-scams-and-fraud-after-a-disaster-en-1529
    say the price of materials will rise if you don't act now. These are also called
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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