DES MOINES, Iowa — With energy prices rising year after year, consumers are looking to switch to solar; something that is now leaving Iowans vulnerable to scams.
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office is investigating 15 companies that deal with solar panel installation in the state. The investigation is happening now because of the massive amount of consumer complaints this year.
Complaints by year:
2019 – 52020 – 32021 – 72022 – 40
The complaints are for companies that are located in the state and out-of-state. The Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers of misleading advertisements that are costing people thousands of dollars.
“Sometimes people will see these ads online, sometimes they will hear about this and they go and put $10,000 down, that is common,” said Lynn Hicks, the Chief of Staff for the Iowa Attorney General. “And that…