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..."Scott did not charge a fee for the fact-finding visit "

..."his demeanor was caring, insightful, and professional."

 

Recently I referred Scott Barratt to a friend of mine considering selling his business to an entity he already was supplying.

My friend was impressed with the fact that Scott drove 40 miles to his business to see for himself what he could be dealing with.

He noted that Scott did not charge a fee for the fact-finding visit and his demeanor was caring, insightful, and professional.

When my friend is finally ready to begin negotiations he said he definitely will be calling Scott Barratt.   

Jeff

 Jeff Piety l  Registered Representative l Principal Financial Group l

8909 Purdue Road Ste 102, Indianapolis, IN 46268

Ph: (317) 874-3977 l Fax: (317) 874-3803 l Cell: (317) 946-5082  Email:  piety.jeff@principal.com<mailto:bart.conner@principal.com>

Warning the Goverment is coming-Census Taker are they for Real?

2010 caution from BBB

Monday, October 19, 2009 7:00 am

By: BBB Source: BBB

WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau

Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers

by Susan Johnson

 

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.

The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:

** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will hav e a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions.  However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.

While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, the Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations.

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