Verify information shared

[Sara C.]

A person mentioned they could provide work. Is there a place I can go to verify they are a licensed contractor. I asked but they were unable to show me, they needed money first. 

[Kevin Berry]

All license information is likely available on either your state/county/city website.  If not, simply call the building department and they can verify.   What bothers me with your contractor is demanding money before presenting his license and/or insurance information.  To me, this is a huge red flag -- I would run.