Solar Panel Fraud
Solar panel fraud has become a significant issue affecting homeowners. Fraudulent companies use deceptive practices such as home solicitations, misleading advertisements, and false promises of government programs to lure consumers into unfavorable contracts.
Common Red Flags of Solar Panel Fraud:
- Unqualified Contractors: Many companies lack the skills and certifications necessary to properly install solar systems, leading to incomplete installations, or poor installations that can damage your home or systems that fail to perform as expected.
- Deceptive Advertising: Some companies promise that government programs or incentives will cover the entire cost of installation, when in reality, this is rarely true.
- No Time to Review: Some sales personnel rush consumers into signing contracts via DocuSign without giving them adequate time to review the terms. Consumers are often only shown a summary or directed to the signature page quickly, preventing a full understanding of the contract’s obligations.
- Forged Signatures: Consumers electronic signatures are either forged or copied from one document to another without their permission.
- Use of Incorrect Email Addresses: Sales personnel insert their own email addresses instead of the consumer’s in DocuSign forms. This practice denies consumers access to their contracts and prevents them from receiving important documentation or communication related to their agreements.
Consumer Protection Lawyer for Solar Panel Fraud
If you believe you’ve been a victim of solar panel fraud contact us for a free consultation. We help people who are victims of solar panel fraud. We have more than two decades of experience in consumer protection law.
