Three for Thursday test 8.15.19
Welcome to TrustDALE's Three For Thursday with Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell.
Hi Trustees and welcome to Three for Thursday!
We're getting a lot of questions about contracts. People are finding clauses in the "mice type," or they're finding disclaimers that appear to give the company a "get out of this agreement with no consequences card." It's very important that you read the proposed agreement before you sign, and if it involves more money than you're willing to lose, I suggest you ask a friend who works in that industry to read it with you. If it's big money, you should hire an attorney to check it out.
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Dale Cardwell
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Todays Lesson on how to be a Savvy Consumer!
How to be a Savvy Consumer when it comes to contracts:
Fast - Do they want your money NOW?
Funds - Is the amount of investment far smaller than the promised pay-off? That's a formula for too good to be true!
Found - A person who intends to rip you off will make certain he can't be found after he gets your money
Define your deal by comparing Products, Offers and Prices.
Ensure Effective Contract. I have a simple formula for determining the fairness factor of your contract. If you don't understand what you're being asked to sign, ask a friend in that industry to read it with you and point out the important factors. If the contract involves a lot of money, hire an attorney at a fixed hourly rate to read the contract and describe the important factors BEFORE you sign it. $250 dollars spent on prevention can save you thousands in heartbreak.
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