Three for Thursday 10.15.2020
Welcome to TrustDALE's Three For Thursday with Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell.
Hi everyone! One more day until Friday, but for now... My dog barks at dogs on TV. We noticed this very early. Daisy, our seven lb. Morkie, will bark at dogs, bears, racoons, even cartoon members and other perceived threats from the animal kingdom. It was really cute and funny at first, but now - not so much. It made me think about how much we stress over perceptions that aren't really a threat - or threats we have no power to influence or stop. It reminds me of what I can do. People I can help and harmful acts our team at TrustDALE can stop. Our TD community is big and strong and caring. We not only help people make smart safe decisions; we work to make it right for people who have been taken advantage of. Thank you for making a difference and helping us make a difference together!
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Today's Real Consumer Question is from Dara, and it's about her lease. "I live in a condo community that has been turned over to short-time Air B & B drop ins and they're tearing the place apart. What can I do?"
Todays Lesson on how to be a Savvy Consumer!
Today's Real Consumer Question is from Dara, and it's about her lease. "I live in a condo community that has been turned over to short-time Air B & B drop ins and they're tearing the place apart. What can I do?"
Today's seven-point lesson on doing business with a friend:
Fast - Do they want your money NOW? Unless it's a nominal sum (as in $ you wouldn't mind losing), don't pay money up front for goods that haven't been delivered.
Funds - Is the investment required relevant to the promised payoff? If not, it's likely too good to be true. Friends and acquaintances will often approach you with schemes that seem too good too be true. Don't let your desire to be a good friend or friendly overrule your common sense!
Found - A person who intends to rip you off will make certain he can't be found after he gets your money. It's harder for a friend to disappear. It's easy for a friendship to disappear. Pay close attention to the acronyms that follow and don't make exceptions!
Ensure - Your deal with an Ethical negotiation, an Equitable contract and an Effective Guarantee.I once did a handshake agreement with a person I met through a friend at church. I soon regretted not having an effective contract.
Authenticate - Your deal by requesting References, checking Reviews, and examining government and watchdog reports. Friendship doesn't replace the need for evidence of proficiency gathered through the collection of references and inspection of reviews.
Legitimize your deal by determining if the company has a business license, liability insurance and is Lawsuit and background checked. Again, your risk is relevant to the amount you're willing to lose. I suggest any sum over $1,000 paid to a friend requires a thorough search before committing to the transaction.
SCAMMERS BEWARE: SEASONED CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR DALE CARDWELL GIVES READERS A GAME PLAN TO AVOID RIP-OFFS