Safety tips

WorkMap connects you with people nearby. The work and the meeting are between you. A few habits keep it safe.

Before you accept

• Read the profile: ratings, reviews, how many jobs done, how long on WorkMap.
• Ask for photos of past work — there’s a quick reply for it.
• If the job needs a licence (electrical, plumbing, gas, roofing, anything structural), ask for the licence number and look it up with your state. In New Jersey: njconsumeraffairs.gov.
• Agree the price, what it includes (materials? disposal?), and when, in the chat — so it’s written down.

Meeting

• Your address and number are only shared once you accept an offer. Until then, keep it in chat.
• Have someone else home for bigger jobs, or tell a friend who is coming and when.
• Trust your gut. If something feels off, cancel — it’s one tap, and you can block.

Paying

• Pay when the work is done, not before. Never pay a deposit to someone you haven’t met.
• Use a method with a record (bank app, card, cheque) rather than cash for anything substantial.
• Never share bank logins, codes or gift cards. Anyone asking for those is a scammer — report them.

For pros

• Confirm the scope in chat before you drive out.
• Don’t do work that needs a licence you don’t hold, and don’t take on jobs that look unsafe.
• Rate honestly and keep your profile accurate.

If something goes wrong

Report from the … menu and email dalynbutler@gmail.com. In an emergency, call 911.