PETALING JAYA: A concerning trend is on the rise as victims of renovation scams step forward to expose contractors who have been swindling unsuspecting individuals.
The public has been urged to ensure that contractors are registered with the Construction Industry Development Board. A concerning trend is on the rise as victims of renovation scams step forward to expose contractors who have been swindling unsuspecting individuals.
During a press conference held at Seputeh MP Teresa Kok’s service centre on Thursday, four victims came forward alleging that they were scammed by the same contractor.The victims, looking to renovate their homes and business premises, had come across the contractor on Instagram. Another victim, Ahassolehin Ahadlin, 31, said he hired the same contractor to renovate his shop in Bandar Baru Bangi. The renovation began in October 2021 but abruptly halted two months later.
“Under the Construction Industry Development Board Act 520, all contractors or people involved in construction activity must register with CIDB,” he said.“Either you can check through the website or you can actually just walk into any of the branches or call the hotline.”
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