CARPRET CLEANING SCAM
Don’t get taken to the cleaners
“Four rooms cleand for the price of one“
We’ve ALL gotten this call offering incredible deals on carpet cleaning. Whether it’s a live call or robocall, the pitch is simple. Several rooms cleaned at an incredible bargain. Wood floors? Not a problem. They will clean those, too, at the same bargain price of $29. Unfortunately, this is a “bait and switch” scam.
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What you should know
Say yes to the offer and they’ll arrive ready to work. But the surprise comes when you read the invoice, probably five times the cost of what you were offered on the phone. The scammers have added charges such as: “preconditioning”, “dual process treatment”, or “higher traffic area fee”. If you have a pet, they have added another “necessary pretreatment fee.” What starts off as a bargain, becomes an unexpected, hefty bill.
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Typical carpet cleaning scam voicemail left with YouMail customers
TRANSCRIPTION: Hi Adam. We're offering a great price right now. I'll steam clean two rooms of carpeting for just $49. Our cleaning process is fast drying and 100% safe for kids or animals. We also clean upholstery, area rugs, drapery and tile floors. Because you've been kind enough to listen to my message, I'll clean the hallway for free. I just wanted chance to add you to a growing list of satisfied customers who appreciate good service and a great price. Please press one to make an appointment.
What you should do
Do your homework. Ask a lot of questions and make certain to obtain a precise rate per space or per square foot, and ask about the preferred cleaning process. Ask if there’s an extra charge for moving heavy items like furniture. Get everything in writing before pulling the trigger. And do not give out personal or financial information. Of course, if you don’t need the service, you can just hang up and then block the caller.
Our best advice
Enjoy the security of voicemail! Don’t answer calls from numbers you don’t recognize and if you hear a message like those described above, just press delete. Easily get more info on any number and decide whether to call them back or block them forever. Even see what others are saying or contribute yourself to the.