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Officials Say $500 Million Roof Replacement ‘Community Alert’ Mailer Is A Scam
July 15, 2023
An investigation has been launched, and Escambia County officials are warning resident that a “Community Alert” about a $500 million roofing program is a scam.
NorthEscambia.com received multiple reports that residents across the North Escambia area received the letter advising that up to $75,000 was available for a new roof.
Escambia County says it is a scam, and “residents are urged not to call or give sensitive information over the phone”.
“They tell you when you call that it’s a ‘county approved’ program,” Rep. Michelle Salzman said. “It is predatory lending~ trying to get you to finance a new roof or windows in your home. Please share the word not to fall into the financing trap.”
NorthEscambia.com called the number, and the representative quickly hung up on us.
Anyone that received the letter and contacted the number is urged to contact the Florida Office of Financial Regulation at (813) 218-5308.
There is an Escambia County program that can help residents with their roof, if they meet income guidelines and live with a designated Community Development Area (CRA) in portions of the Cantonment, Ensley, Palafox, Atwood, Barrancas, Brownsville Englewood, Oakfield or Warrington areas.
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9 Responses to “Officials Say $500 Million Roof Replacement ‘Community Alert’ Mailer Is A Scam”
Another scam letter, Leon co. Sept 30th
Same letter recieved for Volusia County in mid August. I didn’t call the number, too many scams!
Received this letter 8/23 in Osceola County, knew it was a scam. It should even be illegal for the legit roofing companies to go door to door, that is why all the insurance companies are pulling out of Florida.
I received the same letter 7/24 in Orange County
Same letter from November in Citrus County.
Lester
When they are about to offer you money and saying credit doesnt count! Told me they were going to ask for all your info to get you
And It wasnt going to be FREE for sure
Me to @JJ … what credit has to do with it…LOL direct to trash…
Got one. ALARM WENT OFF on
Lo credit or no credit
No response on my part.
Anything that states the county or government is financially helping you should never believe it unless you call them or have verified proof. You never get anything of high value unless it’s your money because government isn’t going to give you anything.