TDLR undercover sting busts unlicensed contractors in Corpus Christi

Investigators found a total of 57 violations, primarily committed by unlicensed electricians, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An undercover sting operation in Corpus Christi has led investigators to multiple individuals who advertised themselves as electricians and air conditioning contractors but were not licensed.

In a press release on Monday, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) stated that investigators found a total of 57 violations, primarily committed by unlicensed electricians and air conditioning and refrigeration contractors who offered to perform work without a license.

Investigators contacted individuals who advertised services in newspapers and on social media but did not include the required license information in the ads, as mandated by state law. Those contacted were asked to report to a location to offer bids for the work.

TDLR advises the community always to check that electricians, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors are licensed by TDLR when hiring them.

When hiring a contractor, NASCLA recommends that consumers:

Verify the contractor is actively licensed; always hire a licensed contractorCheck TDLR licenses here: https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/Get 2-3 estimates – don’t automatically accept the lowest bidCheck at least 3 referencesRequire a written contractDon’t make a large down payment; make payments as work is completedMonitor the job in progressDon’t make the final payment until the job is completeKeep all paperwork related to your job

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