It's not a subject anyone loves to talk about, but to get scammed by a septic company really STINKS! In this episode of the Trust Issues Podcast, consumer investigator Dale Cardwell tackles one of the messiest home service scams around: septic fraud. In Pumped or Played, Dale is joined by TrustDALE Certified Partner Joe Brown of Green Septic Clean and senior producer Marnie Zambri to expose the septic scams that strike when homeowners are already in panic mode.

From toilets backing up to mysterious "invisible leaks," the episode breaks down how dishonest operators take advantage of urgency, confusion, and embarrassment to drain bank accounts instead of septic tanks. Joe walks listeners through the most common septic scams, including pump and dump schemes, bait and switch pricing, fake certifications, and scare tactics about nonexistent laws and leaks.

Through his company TrustDALE, Emmy award-winning consumer investigator Dale Cardwell applies nearly 30 years of investigative experience to his singular mission: to promote ethical business practices, empower consumers, and expose scammers.

TrustDALE.com connects consumers and companies with service providers who have passed Dale's seven point investigative process to ensure top quality work at a fair price. TrustDALE backs every job with a Make It Right Guarantee.

Since its launch, TrustDALE has recovered more than $1.5 million in goods and services for consumers while connecting great businesses with great customers every day.

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