Consumer Rights · Scam Alert · October 7, 2026, 9:10 AM CDT
Key Facts
- CO issued a new alert: Interior Remodeling Scam Alert: “Contact Lost After Hiring Contractor”
- The Korea Consumer Agency has issued a consumer advisory regarding damages related to interior remodeling construction.
Interior Remodeling Scam Alert: “Contact Lost After Hiring Contractor”.
The Korea Consumer Agency has issued a consumer advisory regarding damages related to interior remodeling construction.
A total of approximately 2,200 damage relief applications have been filed from 2023 through the first half of this year. Notably, applications in the first half of this year increased by 22% compared to the same period last year.[1]
What the Scam Looks Like
How to Protect Yourself
- Verify any unexpected contact through a phone number or website you already know is real — never one the message itself provides.
How to Verify This Yourself
Read the original alert directly at CO — that page is the primary source for everything above.
References
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