It was only a matter of time before the influx of contaminated Chinese drywall led to a raft of scammers trying to get rich off of the misfortunes of others. That time has come, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
In its report, Defective Imported Drywall: Don't Get Nailed by Bogus Tests and Treatments, the FTC warns consumers of scammers trying to sell test kits, inspections, or quick fixes for problems caused by contaminated imported drywall.
While a Federal Interagency Task Force has been assigned to identify and correct problems in the homes affected by the contaminated drywall, no federally-approved testing kits or correctional methods currently exist, advises the FTC."
Some U.S. homes built between 2003 and 2008 contain imported drywall, known in the press as Chinese drywall. Some consumers who live in these homes have reported problems, including a strong sulfur smell, like rotten eggs; health issues, like irritated and itchy eyes and skin, difficulty breathing, a persistent cough and headaches; and premature corrosion or deterioration of certain metal components in their homes, like air conditioner coils and wiring behind electrical outlets and inside electrical panel boxes.
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