(WKBT) -- It's this time of year where snow removal services are thriving, offering convenience for a fee.
But there are more than a few companies out there looking to take advantage of residents.Â
The Better Business Bureau says Wisconsin sees a rise in traveling services trying to pull off scams in winter.
BBB investigators say scam services will solicit door to door and get people to pay for a snow plow or snow repair service up front, then take that money and run.
The BBB's director of investigations says it's important to do due diligence before making any commitments.
"Know who you're dealing with is the most important thing. Is this a new snow removal company, is it a company you can check references with, do they have customers for a year or two or five or more?" said spokeswoman Lisa Schiller.Â
Schiller recommends getting a written contract that spells everything out and has them put any promises in writing.
Ken is ecstatic to work in his home state of Wisconsin. After graduating from UW-Madison in 2017 with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, he got his career started in Sports. He spent two years as a Weekend Sports Anchor at the CBS affiliate station in Bismarck, North Dakota, and then spent the last three years as WKBT’s Sports Director. Ken is humbled and excited to be promoted to News Anchor at 5, 6, and 10, and while he won’t be anchoring sports anymore, he’ll still be following all Wisconsin sports teams and Coulee Region high school athletics. Ken and his wife Leah love the La Crosse area and are excited to stick around WKBT and keep working on their house!
Favorite band: It varies by day. He’d say he’s pretty eclectic.
Favorite movie: Inception
Family: Wife Leah and their two dogs: 2-year-old black Lab named Bear, and 3-month old golden retriever named Bella.
Pizza: Pepperoni and bacon
Sports teams: All Wisconsin teams, especially the Brewers and Packers
Thing he’s bad at: Drawing, or basically anything you’d do in Art class
Favorite way to spend a day off?: Playing tennis with Leah, having some fun meals, and then spending time together with the puppies
