A widow in Knoxville, Tennessee is now considering felony charges against a roofer who took a $9,500 deposit from her and never did any work. It’s a classic contractor scam, and it highlights the need for contractor sourcing platforms to offer deposit protection.
A local news report details how the victim initially found and hired Roger Blankenship through Angi’s List for a different home project last year. At that time, Blankenship was partnered with another contractor and the work was completed with no issue. But when the victim again hired Blankenship to work on her roof in May 2023, he had changed his business name. Blankenship requested a two-thirds deposit up front, and to date, no work has been done on the roof.
The story sadly shows how homeowners can still fall victim to scams and fraud when using the wrong contractor sourcing platform. In this case, a roofer who had a good reputation under one business name ended up leaving a previous customer high and dry when he started a different company.
Had the victim used Directorii.com to find a contractor instead, she could have avoided the ordeal. The platform’s stringent verification process and $20,000 guarantee on every project allow homeowners to choose contractors with confidence– knowing their deposit will be protected.
“A lot of the time, hiring a lawyer is too expensive when you’re already out thousands of dollars,” said Directorii CEO Dmitry Lipinsky. “That’s why we offer deposit protection on Directorii– we want to stop that situation before it happens.”
Key benefits of Directorii include:
1. Deposit Protection: Every project booked through Directorii.com is insured up to $20,000. Additional coverage is available up to $250,000.
2. Free and Secure: Directorii.com is free for homeowners to use and their contact information will never be sold to contactors or other third party websites.
3. Vetted Contractors: All contractors listed on Directorii go through an extensive background check and vetting process.
4. Ratings and Reviews: Homeowners can access ratings and reviews from previous clients to make an informed decision.
In light of the recent contractor scam in Tennessee, Directorii encourages homeowners in the area and across the nation to exercise caution when seeking contractors. Directorii.com is a free platform to search for vetted contractors, and can mitigate the risk of scams by insuring your next home improvement project.
About Directorii: Directorii.com is a leading online platform connecting homeowners with licensed and vetted contractors. With a commitment to homeowner safety and satisfaction, Directorii provides a trusted resource for finding reliable professionals for home improvement projects.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
