THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 22, 2022 Page 19 SCAM | FROM PAGE 13 How to avoid car sales scams Watch out for prices that are too good to be true. It’s probably a scam. Scammers know that used cars are in high demand, and they will tempt shoppers with great deals. Contact the seller by phone. As early as possible, speak to the seller on the phone and ask plenty of questions. If you get very vague answers, if the seller gets defensive or aggressive, or if they can’t confirm their location or the location of the vehicle, you’re probably dealing with a scammer. See the car before you buy it. Always make an in-person inspection and take a test drive before you purchase a vehicle. PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RADON MEASUREMENT PROFESSIONALS AND LEAD-BASED PAINT INSPECTORS/RISK ASSESSORS 2022 MALDEN HEALTHY HOMES PRODUCTION PROGRAM The City of Malden, Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) is seeking proposals from certified radon measurement professionals and licensed leadbased paint inspectors/risk assessors. Malden received a Healthy Homes Production (HHP) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program will fund healthy homes repairs in 95 low and moderate income dwelling units over a 42 month period. The Request for Proposals (RFP) includes radon testing, lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments, soil sampling, dust wipe sampling and clearance inspections. Radon testing will be performed in every unit that receives HHP funds. The objective of lead inspections/risk assessments and clearance inspections will be compliance with HUD’s Lead-Safe Housing Rule (24 CFR Part 35). Bidders must be licensed, insured, and have experience performing radon and lead paint inspections. All work must comply with Federal and state radon/lead regulations. Please email Kevin Nestor at knestor@cityofmalden.org for a copy of the Request for Proposals. Please call 781-324-5720 ext. 5732 if you have any questions. THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 4:00 PM ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022. July 22, 2022 Don’t give in to threats or pressure. Resist the urge to act immediately. Always take time to consider a purchase, especially if it’s a vehicle that costs thousands of dollars. Don’t wire funds for a car. Scammers often ask for wired funds because they are hard to track, and SCAM | SEE PAGE 22 Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149
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