North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

10/10/2024

Report Price Gouging!

Price gouging = charging too much for goods and services in times of crisis.

FILE A PRICE GOUGING COMPLAINT IN NC: https://ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint/price-gouging/

Price gouging is against North Carolina law when a disaster, an emergency or an abnormal market disruption for critical goods and services is declared or proclaimed by the Governor or a municipality.

For questions about price gouging, call the NCDOJ toll-free within North Carolina at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.

Read Price Gouging Article from DOJ: https://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-josh-stein-provides-updates-on-price-gouging-and-helene-related-scams/

10/09/2024

Hurricane Helene's aftermath has left homes in western NC devastated. Beware of scammers posing as contractors targeting homeowners!

Watch NASCLA's PSA video, "Protect Yourself After a Disaster," before hiring a contractor. Learn how to identify licensed professionals to avoid falling victim to home improvement scams.

‼ Stay vigilant and protect your home! 👀

10/08/2024

Protect Yourself from Scams

With damaged or unlivable homes and businesses, some Helene victims are seeking contractors for repairs. Please BEWARE OF SCAMS and follow these helpful tips from the NC Department of Insurance (NCDOI).

- Beware of contractor or roofing representatives going door-to-door after a disaster.
- Work with only licensed and insured contractors.
- Get more than one estimate. Don’t be pushed into signing a contract right away.
- Get everything in writing. The cost and the type of work to be done, time schedule, guarantees, payment schedule and other expectations should be detailed.
- Require references and check them out.
- Never sign a contract with blanks. Fraudulent contractors may enter unacceptable terms later.
- Never pay a contractor in full or sign a completion certificate until the work is completed.

https://www.ncdoi.gov/consumers/disaster/protecting-yourself-scams

If you have any questions about insurance fraud or would like to report suspected insurance fraud, please contact the North Carolina Department of Insurance'...

10/07/2024

HELENE RECOVERY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

Coordinated volunteer disaster relief efforts are needed in Western North Carolina. Those wishing to volunteer should register at www.nc.gov/volunteer in order to be connected with a NC Volunteer Organization Active in Helene response.

*** Please do not self-deploy to Western North Carolina unless you are working with an organization already providing services on the ground.

Register to Volunteer: www.nc.gov/volunteer

Volunteer for the state of NC

10/07/2024

Stop the Spread of Misinformation

There are many false reports and misinformation being shared on social media about the response to Hurricane Helene. Additional reliable information regarding Helene can be found at www.ncdps.gov/helene.

Be aware that Artificial Intelligence or AI-generated images are being circulated on social media that do not depict conditions on the ground.

Do your part to the stop the spread of rumors by doing three easy things:

Find trusted sources of information.
Share information from trusted sources.
Discourage others from sharing information from unverified sources and question where information is coming from.

05/28/2024

Administrative Assistant opening!
See more at https://www.ncbeec.org/employment-opportunities/

01/16/2024

www.ncbeec.org/employment-opportunities/

11/20/2023

06/07/2023

Beginning July 1, 2023 our new mailing address and office location will be in Garner!