As temperatures rise and locals begin to start their home improvement to-do lists, local law enforcement agencies are warning citizens to be on their guard against common home repair-related scams.

Morris Police Chief Brent Dite said spring is the season when agencies tend to see an increase in home-repair scams because many are starting to tackle tasks like staining the deck or fixing a roof.

"It's just the time they normally do it," he said. "These people who are preying on people, this is the prime time to come out and solicit and get away with their scam."