Home Improvement Fraud – Radon Scams
Radon, an invisible radioactive gas that is a product of decaying uranium found in rocks and soil, caused quite a scare in the real estate industry several years past. Some scientists say this gas is linked to lung cancer. It can leak into your home by way of your basement. During that time people claiming that they can remove this gas approach homeowners and offer to take care of the problem in consideration for a large sum of money. The Environmental Protection Agency provides sources where you can get information on safe radon levels, guidance with radon measurement kits, and a list of licensed companies who can help reduce the presence of radon in your home.