Community Alert: Oceanside Police Say to Avoid Man Offering 'Attic Renovation'

OCEANSIDE, CA: Police cautioned residents Tuesday against a man offering a certain type of home renovation.

According to a community alert from the Oceanside Police Department, a man who goes by "Jonathan" or "Yair" has been offering attic renovation to homeowners in Oceanside and Escondido.

Police say he sometimes claims the work, which includes offers of insulation replacement, duct work or mold removal, is covered by a state rebate program. 

"He may actually do some work, but will often not compete the job and/or charge an exorbitant amount for the work," according to the community alert.

Anyone who has been contacted by a person fitting this description, or knows someone else who has, was asked to call Oceanside police Detective Williams at 760-435-4771 or the Escondido Police Department at 760-839-4717.

Additionally, police advised taking these steps recommended by the California Contractors State Licensing Board when considering whether to hire a contractor:

• Hire only licensed contractors
• Get at least three bids for your project and check references
• Check the contractor license number at Cslb.gov
• Ask to see the contractors pocket license and a current photo ID
• Ask whether the contractor carries workers’ compensation insurance for
• employees and general liability insurance
• Try searching your contractor’s name online for additional reviews but consider
• the source
• Make sure the contractor gives you an estimate in writing and the contractor lists
• his/her name, contractor license number, address and phone number
• Pay no more than 10% down or $1000, whichever is less

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