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John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
Buck Sheppard, ASCS
NADCA President on Dateline Duct Cleaning Expose
This week HVAC cleaning veteran Buck Sheppard will discuss HVAC cleaning issues and the recent Dateline NBC expose on duct cleaning bait and switch scams. The news release from NADCA states “NADCA participated in an undercover investigation by Chris Hanson and Dateline NBC to expose companies that use bait and switch tactics to take advantage of consumers. The investigation culminated in a segment that aired January 30, 2011, featuring NADCA President Buck Sheppard as the industry expert. After witnessing one of the scam operators in action, Sheppard was taken aback.”
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•John P. Lapotaire, CIEC•Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant•Microshield Environmental Services, LLC• www.Microshield-ES.com
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