Rip off in emergencies: How to protect yourself from expensive traps!

Rip off in emergencies: How to protect yourself from expensive traps!

Konstanz, Deutschland - In Constance, two alarming cases of craft fraud occurred last month. Seep people were seeking victims of dubious service providers who asked for excessive prices in emergency situations. In one case, a customer needed support for a clogged drain; The craftsman appeared on the following day and demanded almost 1,000 euros for an hour of work. The situation was similar to another affected person on Reichenau, where the supposed help came after only two hours and also came up with horrendous costs.

Both damaged notification and the police were able to determine the fraudsters quickly. Experts advise caution: There are many dubious providers on the Internet that enrich themselves in emergencies. Consumers should compare offers, inquire about binding prices and only pay according to the invoice. In order to avoid future problems, the consumer center recommends to have important emergency numbers ready and to write down the identity of the craftsmen.