Safety Tips

• Keep your conversation on HomeTalent messages, so there's a record of what was agreed.
• Confirm the time, address and what you're coming to see before you leave.
• Check the shop's reviews and photos.
• Tell a friend or family member where you're going and when you expect to be back.

• Meet during daylight or at the shop's listed hours, when possible.
• Bring a friend if you'd feel more comfortable.
• Keep your phone charged and with you.
• Trust your instincts — if something feels wrong, it's okay to leave.

• See the item, and try it on if you can, before you pay.
• Agree on the price — and any alteration costs — before paying.
• Never pay a deposit to someone you haven't met, or send money to strangers outside the visit.
• Ask for a receipt for larger purchases.

• Only accept visits at times and places you're comfortable with.
• Keep your address private until a visit is confirmed — that's HomeTalent's default.
• Consider having someone else around during visits.
• Don't share personal details beyond what a visit needs.

If you're ever in danger, call 911 first.

To report a user, a listing, or anything that felt unsafe, email support@hometalent.com. We review every report and may suspend accounts that put others at risk.