Three for Thursday 11.04.2021
Welcome to TrustDALE's Three For Thursday with Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell.
"I see a 9" "You're crazy, that's clearly a 6." This is a conversation I had with my good friend Janice. She shared a gif showing two people facing one another, looking at the numeral on the ground in front of them. Her point was, both observers are not only convinced they're right, but equally convinced the other person is wrong. Is it possible both perspectives have merit? Tuesday night I watched people from every walk of life come together and celebrate something special; the Atlanta Braves winning their first world championship in 21 years, and they did it with teamwork. TrustDALE is working on something pretty special, and for now let me say, it involves creating a team that want the best for everyone. That's what our community is all about.
Watch this Investigation
Today's investigation - Used Car Offer. A stranger wants to buy Gloria's car, and he knows everything about it - and her! Watch, because this could happen to you!
Ask Dale
Today's Ask Dale question comes from , who want to know why her son's car insurance is so much more than her daughter's, and if it's legal. Click the video for the answer.
Todays Lesson on how to be a Savvy Consumer!
Today's seven-point lesson is on considering an offer via an unusual process or person.
Fast - Do they want your money NOW? Wanting full payment upfront for anything beyond a gumball should be considered with skepticism.
Funds - Is the investment required relevant to the promised payoff? Getting an unsolicited text offering a deal too good to be true, almost always results in a "rest of the story."
Found - A person who intends to rip you off will make certain he can't be found after he gets your money. People who solicit you in in unconventional ways, may have an ulterior motive.
Define - Your deal by comparing Product, Offer and Price. An unsolicited offer via mail, text or telephone must be vetted the same way you would a scheduled visit.
Ensure - Your deal with an Ethical negotiation, an Equitable contract, and an Effective Guarantee. Securing these three steps will give you the time and information needed to vet an unusual offer.
Authenticate - Your deal by requesting References, checking reviews, and examining government and watchdog reports. Getting an unsolicited offer and then finding no references or reviews is likely due to it being fraudulent.
Legitimize - your deal by determining if the company has a business license, liability insurance and is Lawsuit and background checked. Your research should be relevant to the amount of money you're willing to risk. I would follow this step for anything above $500.00
SCAMMERS BEWARE: SEASONED CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR DALE CARDWELL GIVES READERS A GAME PLAN TO AVOID RIP-OFFS