Hurricane disaster victims cannot verify legitimate contractors and struggle to identify fraudulent repair schemes

Homeowners recovering from hurricanes face predatory contractors and fraudulent schemes that drain insurance payouts and leave properties unrepaired. Victims lack reliable ways to vet contractors, verify credentials, and identify scams before signing contracts, resulting in financial loss and prolonged displacement. Current solutions (basic licensing checks, word-of-mouth) fail because fraudsters operate with fake credentials and disappear after collecting deposits.