Home-repair scam leaves Londoner with $40K loan

London police are warning the public about a scam that can see fraudulent liens on personal property and mortgages taken out in an unsuspecting person’s name.

The word of caution comes after a Londoner discovered a $40,000 loan in their name, that they had not consented to.

The fraudulent incident happened between December 1 and 16 after a man claiming to work for a heating and cooling business offered the owner of a home in the area of Egerton and Vauxhall streets a free in-home energy saving inspection. The homeowner agreed and two men showed up to the house to

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Home-repair scam leaves Ontario homeowner with $40K loan

Two men faces fraud charges after a resident fell victim to a home-repair scam that left them with a $40,000 loan in their name, police say

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Two men face fraud charges after a London resident fell victim to a home-repair scam that left them with a $40,000 loan in their name, police say.

The alleged fraud happened between Dec. 1 and Dec. 16, after a man claiming to work for a heating and cooling business offered a homeowner

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WILLIAMS COMFORT AIR AND MR. PLUMBER ADD ELECTRICAL WORK TO ROSTER OF HOME SERVICE OFFERINGS

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber, leading heating, air conditioning and plumbing companies serving central Indiana, today announce they are adding residential electrical work to their roster of home services offerings. The new service offering went into effect at the beginning of the year.

“We are constantly considering ways we can be more all-encompassing, helpful partners to our clients,” said Greg Wells, President of Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber. “Previously we would rely on expert third-party electricians to assist on jobs like tankless water heater or electric furnace

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4.8% of homes need major repairs in Mississauga: report


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A new report finds many Canadians are struggling to keep up with home repairs, including residents of Mississauga.

Higher home costs with increased mortgage rates due to Bank of Canada key interest rate hikes mean many homeowners are looking for ways to cut back.

The Bank of Canada key interest rate now sits at five per cent — the last increase was in July.

The report from MyChoice, an insurance comparison rate comparison website, also finds that Home Equity Line of Credit rates, as of December 2023, now exceed 7.5 per

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What Does a Handyman Do? 8 Types of Tasks That Can Be Tackled by a Handyman

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Q: I’m in need of help with some odd jobs around my house. Should I look for someone who offers general handyman services? What exactly does that entail, and how can I find out what a particular handyman does?

A: A handyman is a versatile professional in home maintenance and improvement who can tackle a wide array of tasks that a homeowner may face. Homeowners often call a handyman for home repairs and other tasks they don’t want to (or can’t) complete on their own. The meaning of handyman (or handyperson) can be summed up in the name:

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