Three for Thursday 11.7.19
Welcome to TrustDALE's Three For Thursday with Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell.
Welcome to Three for Thursday, where we tackle consumer problems and help you avoid making mistakes.
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Be sure to scroll all the way to the end of this email to learn more about Christian City and what we are doing right here in Atlanta to help homeless children.
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Watch this Investigation
"My water bill is through the roof!" It's a complaint and request for assistance we receive a lot. Bea Woods' bill went from $65 to more than $1,000 and then went back to normal, and the county insists she pay it. Watch the story, because this could happen to you!
Ask Dale
Here's today's real consumer question from Marion.She wants to know how to find a legit work from home opportunity.
Todays Lesson on how to be a Savvy Consumer!
Today's lesson on how to be a savvy consumer when it comes to work from home opportunities:
Fast - Do they want your money NOW?Never pay money in order to work from home.
Funds - Is the amount of investment far smaller than the promised pay-off? That's a formula for too good to be true! Promises you'll get rich working from home are a huge red flag.
Found - A person who intends to rip you off will make certain he can't be found after he gets your money. Make certain the company offering the opportunity has a findable office, and better yet, is located within an hour of your home.
Define - Your deal by comparing Products, Offers and Prices.
Ensure - Your deal with an Ethical negotiation, an Equitable contract and an Effective Guarantee. Ask the work from home company to fill out the Federal Trade Commission's Disclosure of Important Information about Business Opportunity which can be downloaded at https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/attachments/disclosure-important-information-about-business-opportunity/111122bizoppappendixa.pdf
Authenticate - Your deal by requesting References, checking Reviews, and examining government and watchdog reports.
Legitimize - Your deal by determining if the company has a business license, liability insurance and is Lawsuit and background checked.
SCAMMERS BEWARE: SEASONED CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR DALE CARDWELL GIVES READERS A GAME PLAN TO AVOID RIP-OFFS