RELEASE: PUBLIC URGED TO BE VIGILANT AGAINST CONTRACTOR FRAUD FOLLOWING STATEWIDE DISASTER
Posted on Apr 7, 2026 in Latest Department News, Newsroom
STATE OF HAWAI?I
KA MOKU ??INA O HAWAI?I
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIA??INA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
KA ?OIHANA PILI K?LEPA
NADINE Y. ANDO
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HO?OKELE
Public Urged to be Vigilant Against Contractor Fraud Following Statewide Disaster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2026
HONOLULU — In the wake of recent statewide flooding and widespread property damage affecting communities across Hawai?i, homeowners and residents are urged to exercise caution and prioritize hiring licensed contractors for rebuilding and repair projects. The Hawai?i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) emphasizes the importance of choosing licensed professionals to ensure safety, adherence to…
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