With Illinois still waterlogged from the heavy rains this weekend, Attorney General Lisa Madigan warned consumers to be on the look-out for home repair con-artists ready to prey on flooded residents. "Far too often, we see man-made disasters follow natural disasters. Scam artists know how to take advantage of the aftermath of major storms and persuade people to make snap decisions for repairing their homes or businesses," Madigan said. Madigan encouraged consumers to check out the Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Hotline, where they can find out how many consumer complaints, if any, have been filed against a contractor. She also reminded Illinois residents that the Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act requires written contracts for any work costing more that $1,000. more ›