06/05/2026
🚨 Wichita Falls homeowners, please be careful when searching online for garage door repair. 🚨 This story is from Rochester, NY, but this same problem is happening in Wichita Falls and our surrounding communities.
Fake or misleading garage door websites are using local phone numbers, paid ads, and professional-looking pages to make homeowners think they’re calling a trusted local company.
In many cases, homeowners don’t realize who they called until someone shows up in an unmarked vehicle, gives an inflated repair quote, or pressures them into work they may not actually need.
Before you schedule a garage door repair, take a few extra minutes to verify who you’re calling:
âś… Look for a real local business
âś… Check the company name, reviews, and website carefully
âś… Be cautious with sponsored ads at the top of Google
âś… Ask who is coming to your home and what company they work for
✅ Be wary of vague call centers that won’t clearly say where they’re located
âś… Trust your gut if something feels off
Garage door repairs, especially broken springs, can be dangerous and urgent. Unfortunately, that’s exactly why these scammer "garage door companies" target homeowners in those moments.
At Overhead Door Company of Wichita Falls™, we’re proud to serve Wichita Falls and the surrounding area with trained technicians, honest service, and the trusted RED RIBBON you can look for.
When you need garage door help, make sure you’re calling a real local team.
A Chicago man is charged with setting up fake repair businesses with local phone numbers, and Investigative Reporter Berkeley Brean found the same scheme happening here.