BEWARE: Cosmetologists and Barbers are being targeted by Scam Artists in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
There is a scammer out there posing as a TDLR employee convincing licencees they have fees owed or are overpaid. The scammer attempts to visit the licensees to resolve the fee.
REMEMBER: Real TDLR inspectors visiting a salon or barber shop CANNOT and WILL NOT:
- accept payment of license fees;
- request money for violations; or
- charge for copies of an inspections.
REAL TDLR inspectors CAN and WILL:
- introduce themselves;
- show their State of Texas employee ID card;
- provide their contact information upon request
- provide their TDLR business card upon request; and
- provide a Proof of Inspection report before leaving.
If you have been a victim of the scam or need help with your Cosmetologist or barber license; please consider us theLaw Offices of J Pete Laney.