Three for Thursday 09.08.2022
Welcome to TrustDALE's Three For Thursday with Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell.
Who can you trust because it has never been more important. I read a headline this morning stating "Scientists warn of ‘doomsday glacier' demise. It's based on research that shows a huge glacier in Antarctica is disintegrating much faster than last predicted and could rise sea levels some 3 to 10 feet. That's a big deal because 40% of the world's population lives within sixty miles of the coast. Here's my point: If I'm a believer, I need to act. If I'm a deny-er, I must consider the validity of a motive of why those scientists would lie, and money, other than standard faculty pay, doesn't seem to be it. We are however in an environment that paralyzes leaders because it becomes politicized. The scary part is our media is far more interested in making money than doing anything in the long term good of the people they're selling their fear to. My advice? If you can't find a logical motive to doubt a person who's spent their career studying something you haven't, go with trust.
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Todays Investigation- Deja Vu Porch
Just because a company has a familiar national brand name does not always mean you will get excellent local service. Just ask Belinda!
Ask Dale
Today's Ask Dale question comes from Pam, who wants to know if there are any home warranty companies you can trust.
Todays Lesson on how to be a Savvy Consumer!
Today's seven-point lesson is on how to deal with a normally great company that normally doesn't get complaints.
Fast - Do they want your money NOW? Great companies don't demand full payment up front for a process.
Funds - Is the investment required relevant to the promised payoff? This shouldn't happen with a great company.
Found - A person who intends to rip you off will make certain he can't be found after he gets your money. Great companies go to great lengths to demonstrate trustworthiness.
Define - Your deal by comparing product, Offer and Price. Great companies will stand by their products and results. If they drop the ball and can't get results, contact their marketing manager.
Ensure - Your deal with an Ethical negotiation, an Equitable contract, and an Effective Guarantee. Follow the terms for redress spelled out in your agreement.
Authenticate - Your deal by requesting References, checking reviews, and examining government and watchdog reports. Check for an occasional "I can't get them to respond" complaint before you sign.
Legitimize - your deal by determining if the company has a business license, liability insurance and is Lawsuit and background checked. Absence of lawsuits is a great sign they'll be reasonable.
SCAMMERS BEWARE: SEASONED CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR DALE CARDWELL GIVES READERS A GAME PLAN TO AVOID RIP-OFFS