Don't be conned by a "Con Artist":
Ask questions and listen carefully.
Refuse to be pressured.
Ask for things in writing.
Read and understand any contract before you sign it.
Check references and ask for names of past customers.
Keep good records.
Warning signs:
Demand immediate action ("Today Only" or "Last Chance").
Offer to send someone to pick up payment or ask you to send it by overnight mail.
Unwilling to provide written information.
Tells you the deal is a secret and that you must not tell anyone.
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Safety Tips:
When in doubt about a product or business, contact the Better Business Bureau.
Be suspicious of anyone going door to door to solicit work.
Never do business with a person who approaches you on the street.
Never allow someone you do not know to enter in your home.
Do not rely on the word of someone you do not know.
Do not pay for work up front.
Never give someone a blank check or let them help you fill it out.
Do not enter contests, accept gifts, or prizes unless you understand your obligation.
Do not allow your decision to be influenced by promise of quick financial reward.
Make sure your mailbox is secure and promptly remove mail..
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