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A garage door scam begins with a very legitimate issue: a broken garage door. When your garage door is broken, you need it fixed fast – a broken garage door can really put a kink in your schedule.
Most homeowners who have a broken garage door and don’t know what’s wrong hop online to find a garage door repair specialist. This is where the scam happens – scammers use sites such as craigslist to advertise their unbelievable prices and garage door repair services. Thinking that everything looks legitimate, the homeowners calls the number on the ad, and the scammer sends a “technician” to their home to “fix” the problem.
More often than not, the problem is very simple. For example, the problem may be a misaligned photo eye, which usually can be corrected in under an hour for about $75. Because the homeowner doesn’t know any better, though, the scammer gets away with charging an absurd price – such as $350 – for the simple fix.
This bait and scheme switch is common, and if you’re not careful, you may become a victim. The best way to recognize and avoid a garage door scam is to:
At Affordable Garage Door, Inc., we have been serving customers in Lowell and surrounding areas for more than 30 years! We have the experience and skill set you’re looking for, and will never take advantage of your lack of garage door knowledge. We offer affordable prices that are designed to keep your business for years to come!
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