TrustDALE's Three For Thursday 8.8.19
Welcome to TrustDALE's Three For Thursday with Consumer Investigator Dale Cardwell.
I hope you saw the news that we've launched TrustDALE Insurance. Yes, home, life and auto. You probably didn't know I'm a licensed insurance agent. I got my license more than ten years ago because I believed - as a consumer investigator - if I was going to "talk the talk," I should also "walk the walk." What better way to continue building our Community of Trust than to offer protection for the people and property you love? Check us out at trustdaleinsurance.com
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Today's Three for Thursday investigation features a consumer who coudn't get her wall contractor to stand behind his work - until he heard from TrustDALE!
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Today's Real Consumer question: We have a "no show" contractor and no contract. What's our options?
Todays Lesson on how to be a Savvy Consumer!
The case of the "no show" contractor and no contact:
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 - Your deal with an Ethical negotiation, an Equitable contract and an Effective Guarantee. Did you guess "Ensure?" Our consumers did not Ensure the presence of an equitable contract. Putting the expectations in writing - including the provision you'll withhold final payment until the punchlist is offered and accepted, would have likely protected our friends from their current situation.
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