Pinellas County Consumer Protection wants to remind residents to be cautious when hiring someone to make repairs. Beware of “fly-by-night” contractors who take deposits and do little or no work, those who ask for advance payment in full, and those who tell you that extensive or structural repairs don’t require a permit. Verify the license status of state-certified contractors online at myfloridalicense.com.

More tips: https://pinellas.gov/news/avoid-becoming-a-victim-of-a-post-hurricane-scam/