Avoiding Local Service Scams
I had a rough experience last year hiring someone off a quick online search. Everything sounded fine on the phone, but once the work started the price kept changing and the quality wasn’t great. Since then I’ve been a lot more cautious, but it still feels hard to tell who’s legit and who’s not. What do you usually do to avoid getting scammed when looking for local services?
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I’ve been there too, and now I slow the whole process down. One thing that helped was sticking to local directories instead of random ads. Sites like fraser valley local make it easier to compare businesses that are actually established in the area. I also look for clear contact details, consistent business info, and whether they’re listed alongside similar services. If someone pushes for cash-only or refuses to explain the scope of work, that’s usually a red flag for me.