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Solar scam warning sign
A solar scam warning sign is a general consumer caution about false solar claims described in the California Solar Consumer Protection Guide.
policy · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-170 · Last verified September 29, 2026
Evidence through 2025-10 · 1 source has no source-event date
Content modified 2026-09-29
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CSLB advises consumers to get promises in writing, review the contract, and avoid rushed decisions; those cautions do not establish that a named seller committed fraud.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified September 29, 2026
Definition
A solar scam warning sign is a general consumer caution about false solar claims described in the California Solar Consumer Protection Guide.
Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026
The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.
The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified September 29, 2026
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Primary sources
- California Contractors State License Board: CSLB Solar Smart — Get It in Writing, Review the Contract, Don’t Rush
Source event date unavailable · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026
- California Public Utilities Commission: California Solar Consumer Protection Guide v4, p. 3, Watch Out for False Claims
Revision California Solar Consumer Protection Guide v4; October 2025 · Source event as of October 2025 · Ontology accessed September 29, 2026 · Ontology verified September 29, 2026