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Let me preface this by saying that I understand that this will be difficult to comprehend, BUT: It doesn't matter what you have in writing. The simple reason for this is that there is NO ENFORCEMENT of the laws. I was the victim of such a scam, and boy, was it an eyeopener! The average American assumes that there are regulatory agencies that monitor and oversee such things as licensing, insurance requirements, etc., and if something should happen to go wrong, contracts, regulations and such can be produced to ensure adherence to the law. NOT SO. I was told by EVERY regulatory and law enforcement agency that I contacted (and there were MANY, including the DOT, FMSCA, FBI, local police, States Attorney, and Attorney General to name a few) told me basically that what they were doing was totally illegal, but there was NOTHING they could do. Hard to believe, isn't it?? Ask yourself this question: What deterrent is provided by any law that lacks enforcement?

Although having a contract

Sorry about that abrupt ending (technical problems.)

Although having a contract may be useful should you ever see a courtroom or arbitration, as far as a scammer being forced to adhere to a contract or any item therein...most likely not. I have heard of instances where the local cops did intervene, but most (mine) will not, as it is considered a "civil matter," ironically, BECAUSE a contract is involved. And, as you have read here, most attorneys will not get involved in this type of suit because damages are confined to actual damages as defined by the contract, and these are typically legally complex cases. No compensation for legal fees, lost work, hotel or food expenses because they refused to deliver your stuff for a couple of months, punitive damages, etc. And even if you DO got through all this and are awarded a judgement in your favor, enforcement of payment of the judgement is another issue entirely!!!

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