Expert: Watch Out For Scammers In Wake Of Storm Damage

Northwest Iowa — With the recent storms and their cleanup, comes an opportunity for scammers to scam you.

We talked with Sonya Sellmeyer, the consumer advocate at the Iowa Insurance Division, and she told us some things to keep in mind.

Sellmeyer says that if you’re planning on insurance paying for your damage, make sure the damage is over your deductible before even seeking a contractor.

And Sellmeyer tells us to check to see if any damage might be covered by the government through a disaster declaration.

Click here for more information on disaster declarations.

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