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Naperville Police DepartmentFebruary 2020 Ruse Entry BurglariesRuse ntry glaries or “distraction burglaries” are an attempt to entersomeone Naperville Police DepartmentFebruary 2020 Ask for references AND checkthem. Online searching is also beneficial to see reviews. Check with the Illinois Attorney Generals Office (13865438) or the Better Business Bureau (13128320500) or any business organizations that relate to the contractors trade to verify the contractors performancerecord.Obtain at least three bids on any project. Dont be pushed or pressured into signing a contract right away. Never sign a contract with blanks not filled in or completion certificate until the work is complete. Be very careful of fees. Check the City of Naperville’s website forinformation on ermit and whether a permit is necessary. Beware of a contractor who suggests that you not obtain required permits or inspections. This contractor may intend to do work contrary to established safety or structuralstandards.Homeownersshouldalsowarycontractorswhosuggestthatthepermitsobtainedlistthehomeowner,ratherthanthecontractorthe partyperformingthe

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work.problemsarisedue tothework,theofficialpermitrecordwillshowthatthepersonlistedthe permitapplicationthethatperformedthework. Beforework begins, obtain evidence that the contractor has obtained a permit. This can be done by calling the City of Naperville’s development ervicesdesk6100). During the projectmonitor the inspection records. This will protect you from being responsible for code violations that the contractormight commit on your property. Never pay for a project in advance. If a contractor asks for total payment up front, you should look for another contractor. Small retainerfees or depositsfor materials may beappropriate, but be very careful.When the project is complete, be sure that the project has passed all cityinspections.Please refer to the City of Naperville’s website for additional information on when a permit is required and suggestions for choosing a contractor. Employment Scams: There are many online job scams that take advantage of job seekers in a variety of ways. Scammers have several purposes, depending on the scamto collect confidential information to use for identity theft, to get yo

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u to cash fraudulent checks or to wire or send money, and to get you to pay for services or supplies.Job scams are posted on Craigslist and other job boards and forums, as well as on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. In other cases, you may receive unsolicited email Naperville Police DepartmentFebruary 2020 from scammers. Its important to be vigilant and check out every job you're interested in to make sure its legitimate.The following should be red flags that you may be being scammed:Youre offered a job without an application, interview, or discussion with the employer.The company asks you to wire money or asks for your credit card information.The company asksfor personal information like your social security number or driver license number. You are promised high pay for not much work.The company asks you to pay for a credit report as part of the application process.You are told you mustpay for training.You’re asked to cash a check and forward some of the money to a third party.The salary details aren’t clear. If the company doesnt pay an hourly rate or a salary, carefully investigate the detail