This article explores the most common solar panel scams, provides tips to recognize red flags, and offers guidance on protecting yourself from fraudulent solar companies.
Your social media feed is probably full of them: ads promising
To avoid getting scammed, you need to know what to look out for and when to walk away. Here''s our guide to spotting solar panel scams and finding a great installer.
Your social media feed is probably full of them: ads promising free solar panels, guaranteed savings, or special government programs that''ll pay you to go solar. Some even claim
How the scam works: People posing as solar installers or utility employees call or come to your home and offer free solar panels through made-up government programs or incentives.
At best, this is someone generating leads to sell, not actual solar businesses. At worst, they''re scammers trying to steal your identity. If you spot a scam, tell the Federal Trade Commission at
“Honest businesses will tell you exactly how much it''ll cost to get and install solar panels. If you''ve been approached by someone offering to install solar panels at no cost or promising you''ll
While you are browsing solar power companies, one of them may offer to install a solar panel or solar roof in your home for a small cost or even for free. It''s an intentionally misleading...
Scammers across the U.S. are going door-to-door, pitching “free” solar energy systems. Many homeowners never get any solar equipment installed; those who do often get shoddy work.
Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If you''ve received an offer for "free solar panels," it could be a scam. Always
That''s why we put together these tips to avoid getting ripped off when buying solar panels -- backed by expert advice. Here''s how to dodge solar panel scams and identify red flags.
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That''s why we put together these tips to avoid getting ripped off when buying solar panels -- backed by expert advice. Here''s how to dodge solar panel scams and
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