Avoid Scams
** REMEMBER, IT IS YOURS ( THE HOMEOWNERS ) RESPONSIBILTY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS AND FRAUDS.
You can sidestep would-be scammers by following these common-sense rules:
- DEAL LOCALLY WITH FOLKS YOU CAN MEET IN PERSON - follow this one simple rule and you will avoid 99% of the scam attempts on Home Service Classifieds.com.
- ASK FOR, AND CHECK INSURANCE AND BUSINESS LICENSE - most businesses, plumbers, electricians, etc. will have these items for your review.
- Home Service Classifieds.COM IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY TRANSACTION, and does not handle payments, guarantee transactions, provide escrow services, or offer "buyer protection" or "service provider certification"
- NEVER GIVE OUT FINANCIAL INFORMATION (bank account number, social security number, eBay/PayPal info, etc.)
- DO NOT PREPAY FOR SERVICES OF ANY KIND - most reputable businesses have enough credit or cash to cover expenses of most jobs listed on Home Service Classifieds.com.
- IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE WRITTEN CONTRACT - be weary of any business who is shy to enter into a binding contract describing work to be done and payment terms.
Who should I notify about fraud or scam attempts?
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