Melissa in the Morning: Beware of Facebook Neighborhood Groups

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Melissa in the Morning: Beware of Facebook Neighborhood Groups

From car detailing to garage door repair, homeowners can find supposed contractors offering up many services in their community Facebook groups on a regular basis. But, are these posts legit? In many cases, they aren’t. In fact, fraudsters have become so good at hijacking neighborhood Facebook groups, that moderators are having a hard time keeping up. Kristen Johnson with Better Business Bureau shared recent scams in several Connecticut town groups and how to detect a fraudulent ad before it’s too late.

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