Alberta construction group warns homeowners of fake, fear-mongering inspection letter [Video]

A residential construction company is warning Albertans to watch out from falling victim to a scam.

According to Building Industry and Land Development Association Alberta (BILD Alberta) — a not-for-profit that represents home builders — several residents in the Edmonton and Calgary areas have received fake letters imitating the association, looking to access people’s homes for an inspection.

“This was more broad than just one individual receiving a letter,” CEO Scott Fash told Global News.

The letter claims that a hazardous type of insulation, known as urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI), could have been used in their properties.

What is UFFI?

According to Health Canada, UFFI was widely used in the 1970s for insulating and retrofitting industrial, commercial and older residential buildings.

It’s a low-density foam that has the appearance and consistency of shaving cream, and becomes stiff and self supporting when it dries or cures (hardens).

The insulation has been banned in Canada since 1980, as it …