As the cleanup from last weekend’s storm continues, local business and consumer groups are telling homeowners to be on guard for scams. The Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce has already received “a few inquiries” about contractors, president and CEO Jim Ristow said, but “we haven’t seen a swarm of them.” Ristow said those looking for a contractor or tree removal service should always double check credentials before hiring. He said the chamber, the Better Business Bureau and friend recommendations all are sources of reliable businesses. “If they’re a chamber member, it’s really easy for us to verify,” Ristow said. Door-to-door sales, lack of written contracts and asking for money up f
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