Scammers are targeting home service providers, playing the role of a customer looking for estimates.

CEO and President of the BBB, Jessica Tharp, says that scammers pay above and beyond when sending the transaction, causing business owners to scratch their heads.

Tharp says that scammers typically use a business check when overpaying, then ask for the extra money to be paid to a second contractor working on the property. If you receive a call similar to this scam, the agency asks you to report any potential frauds to their website: www.bbb.org