Maine Bureau of Insurance issues warning about scam involving roof replacement program
MOVE TO THE NEW LOCATION AT RIVERFRONT PLAZA IN WESTBROOK. AND A NEW SCAM TO TELL YOU ABOUT THIS AFTERNOON — THE BUREAU OF INSURANCE — ALERTING MAINERS TO BE AWARE OF FAKE WEBSITES CLAIMING TO BE THE NEW “FORTIFY MAINE HOMES” ROOF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM. YOU SHOULDN’T CLICK ON OR TRUST ANY WEBSITES NOT HOSTED BY MAINE DOT GOV THAT OFFER TO CHECK YOUR HOME’S ELIGIBILITY OR OFFER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT. APPLICATIONS FOR THE áREAL PROGRAM AREN’T BEI
Maine Bureau of Insurance issues warning about scam involving roof replacement program
Updated: 7:25 PM EDT Apr 9, 2026
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The Maine Bureau of Insurance is warning people about fake websites that claim to represent its new Fortify Maine Homes roof replacement program.Officials said Mainers should avoid any websites not hosted by www.maine.gov that offer to check eligibility or provide information about the Fortify Maine Homes Program because they are not affiliated with the program or the Bureau of Insurance.The Bureau of Insurance said its website, www.maine.gov/insurance/home, is the only website where Maine consumers can access information about the Fortify Maine Homes Program. People can click the “Fortify Maine Homes Program” button at the top of the Bureau of Insurance homepage or click here to find that information.Officials said applications for the Fortify Maine Homes Program are not currently being accepted. People can check the Fortify Maine Homes website for updates on the program and the application process.
GARDINER, Maine —
The Maine Bureau of Insurance is warning people about fake websites that claim to represent its new Fortify Maine Homes roof replacement program.
Officials said Mainers should avoid any websites not hosted by www.maine.gov that offer to check eligibility or provide information about the Fortify Maine Homes Program because they are not affiliated with the program or the Bureau of Insurance.
The Bureau of Insurance said its website, www.maine.gov/insurance/home, is the only website where Maine consumers can access information about the Fortify Maine Homes Program. People can click the “Fortify Maine Homes Program” button at the top of the Bureau of Insurance homepage or click here to find that information.
Officials said applications for the Fortify Maine Homes Program are not currently being accepted. People can check the Fortify Maine Homes website for updates on the program and the application process.
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