State investigators said this is why it is imperative consumers check any contractor's license with the state. In both of the abovementioned cases, a check of the license numbers would have revealed those license numbers belonged to a different company and individual than was printed on the business cards.

Officials with TDLR urge consumers to make sure contractors have a license and then check that license number through the state's online database to make sure it valid, current and belongs to the person who is offering the service.