There was a report about a company in North Carolina that operated and sold their home security services without an N.C. business license. While it is common for some businesses to start operating with a business license, there would be less problems if people would check up on businesses and companies before signing up for their offers and services.

From The News and Observer:

* Ask salespeople and service workers to show the registration card that proves they are registered with the N.C. Alarm Licensing Board [or your state’s licensing board]. If they decline, don’t do business with them.

* Don’t let salespeople into your home.

* Ask whether the company is an authorized dealer — meaning they sell equipment and monitoring systems that are made by other companies. If the company is an authorized dealer, you may want to check directly with the original company they claim to represent to make sure.

* Don’t be pressured into making a decision immediately. Ask the salesperson to leave information about the product and a contact number. Go online and look up the company. Compare its prices and services to at least two other companies. Ask neighbors and friends for recommendations.

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