Jewish Life Home-repair scams: Be on alert for them Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | November 17, 2000 *False identification and insurance documents. *Phony references. *Contractors who use building licenses belonging to others. *Use of lower-quality material than specified in contract. *Undisclosed charges. — Copley News Service J. Correspondent Also On J. Religion Who is Elijah anyway? And will he be at your seder this year? Bay Area Ex–San Jose firefighter says her superior was a ‘known Nazi sympathizer’ Books How Judy Blume broke taboos around interfaith marriage Recipe These crispy li’l matzah balls go with everything Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up