Solar Fraud Intelligence Archive

A solar dispute starts taking shape at the door.

These field notes and legal investigations help homeowners, attorneys, and consumer advocates dissect deceptive sales tactics, hidden dealer fees, forged electronic signatures, and predatory lender liability.

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Investigation 7 min read

2026 Solar Scam Report: Consumer Protection in America [Annual Investigation]

2026 Solar Scam Report covering installer bankruptcies, disputed loans, AG lawsuits, dealer fees, and consumer protection trends.

2026 Solar Scam Report: Consumer Protection in America [Annual Investigation]
Investigation 7 min read

Solar Loan Complaints: GoodLeap, Dividend, Mosaic & More

Comprehensive guide to solar loan complaints against major lenders. GoodLeap, Dividend Finance, Mosaic, Sunlight Financial — what borrowers allege and your legal options.

Solar Loan Complaints: GoodLeap, Dividend, Mosaic & More
Investigation 7 min read

Solar Installer Bankruptcies 2026: Full List & Rights [Data]

Solar installer bankruptcy guide for homeowners. Learn what to verify about loans, warranties, service notices, bankruptcy claims, and lender disputes.

Solar Installer Bankruptcies 2026: Full List & Rights [Data]
Investigation 7 min read

The Solar Scam Surge: A Consumer Protection Crisis

Investigation into rising solar scam complaints, weak enforcement, complex financing, and the consumer protection gaps letting bad actors escape accountability.

The Solar Scam Surge: A Consumer Protection Crisis
Investigation 7 min read

Solar Scam Crisis: Parallels to 2008 Financial Collapse

How solar financing scam echoes 2008 crisis patterns: predatory lending, securitized debt, weak oversight, and consumer-protection gaps.

Solar Scam Crisis: Parallels to 2008 Financial Collapse
Investigation 7 min read

How to Spot Solar Scams in FL, SC, and CA

How to spot solar scams in Florida, South Carolina, and California, including red flags, state-specific tactics, and verification steps.

How to Spot Solar Scams in FL, SC, and CA
Investigation 7 min read

How to Report Solar Panel Scams: Agency Filing Guide

How to report solar panel scams to the right agencies. Complete filing guide covering the FTC, state attorneys general, and consumer protection agencies for solar scam victims.

How to Report Solar Panel Scams: Agency Filing Guide

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Browse our complete repository of consumer fraud investigations, contractor audits, loan analyses, and litigation guides.

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Investigation 7 min read

2026 Solar Scam Report: Consumer Protection in America [Annual Investigation]

2026 Solar Scam Report covering installer bankruptcies, disputed loans, AG lawsuits, dealer fees, and consumer protection trends.

2026 Solar Scam Report: Consumer Protection in America [Annual Investigation]
Investigation 7 min read

Solar Loan Complaints: GoodLeap, Dividend, Mosaic & More

Comprehensive guide to solar loan complaints against major lenders. GoodLeap, Dividend Finance, Mosaic, Sunlight Financial — what borrowers allege and your legal options.

Solar Loan Complaints: GoodLeap, Dividend, Mosaic & More
Investigation 7 min read

Solar Installer Bankruptcies 2026: Full List & Rights [Data]

Solar installer bankruptcy guide for homeowners. Learn what to verify about loans, warranties, service notices, bankruptcy claims, and lender disputes.

Solar Installer Bankruptcies 2026: Full List & Rights [Data]
Investigation 7 min read

The Solar Scam Surge: A Consumer Protection Crisis

Investigation into rising solar scam complaints, weak enforcement, complex financing, and the consumer protection gaps letting bad actors escape accountability.

The Solar Scam Surge: A Consumer Protection Crisis
Investigation 7 min read

Solar Scam Crisis: Parallels to 2008 Financial Collapse

How solar financing scam echoes 2008 crisis patterns: predatory lending, securitized debt, weak oversight, and consumer-protection gaps.

Solar Scam Crisis: Parallels to 2008 Financial Collapse
Investigation 7 min read

How to Spot Solar Scams in FL, SC, and CA

How to spot solar scams in Florida, South Carolina, and California, including red flags, state-specific tactics, and verification steps.

How to Spot Solar Scams in FL, SC, and CA
Investigation 7 min read

How to Report Solar Panel Scams: Agency Filing Guide

How to report solar panel scams to the right agencies. Complete filing guide covering the FTC, state attorneys general, and consumer protection agencies for solar scam victims.

How to Report Solar Panel Scams: Agency Filing Guide
Investigation 7 min read

Why Filing Solar Complaints Rarely Works (And What Does)

Investigation into consumer complaint systems. Why BBB, contractor boards, and AG offices fail solar scam victims, and what alternatives actually achieve results.

Why Filing Solar Complaints Rarely Works (And What Does)
Investigation 7 min read

Solar Panel Scam Guide: 7 Verification Steps to Avoid Scams

Solar panel scam guide with 7 verification steps, license checks, financing review, quote comparison, and contract safeguards.

Solar Panel Scam Guide: 7 Verification Steps to Avoid Scams

Start With the Core Solar Fraud Guides

Use these evergreen guides to connect article-level details with the larger consumer-protection workflow: identify the scam pattern, preserve evidence, compare company complaint histories, and decide whether an eligibility review makes sense.