CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) - Alan Bligh joins John Thomas on 3 News First Edition to talk about sewer line coverage and superbowl scams.
Bligh says many consumers are receiving offers for
insurance to cover sewer lines from their house to the street. He wants viewers to know this is not a
scam.
The Better Business Bureau has
received quite a few phone calls from consumers looking for more information
about mail solicitations regarding sewer line coverage for their home. The
letters are coming from multiple companies reminding consumers that the area
from their home to their property line is their responsibility should the line
clog or break. For a monthly fee, the companies are offering coverage to save
on the cost of repairs.
Bligh says if you receive a similar mailing, the most
important things to remember are:
- The
coverage offered by these companies is optional. It is up to you to decide if
the coverage is valuable to you as a home owner. But first review your
homeowner's insurance policy to see if sewer line coverage is already provided.
- The
solicitors are not part of any governmental agency.
Scam of the Week
Anytime there is a major event, consumers
will be targeted with scams relative to that event.
The New England Patriots and the New York Giants
will compete for the title of National Football League champion. Indianapolis
is expecting close to 150,000 visitors for the Super Bowl.
The BBB reminds
consumers to use caution when purchasing tickets, travel packages or lodging
for the big game. Most Super Bowl tickets are being advertised starting
anywhere from $2,000-$15,000. Bligh says to beware of Craigslist type ads for tickets or
lodging.
Typically an ad will say that there has been a family emergency or a
safari to Africa and the seller does not need the tickets, or the seller may
claim he has a condo that can be leased while he is out of the country, and all you need to do is just
wire in a $1,000 deposit. Bligh warns this is a really quick way to lose money.
Major "event scams" Bligh warns about include:
- Super Bowl
- Olympic Games
- World Series
- Major Concerts
