Another learning experience. I was contacted by Andrew Hernandez | (714) 257-5139 of Stream-sign.com who was representing The Accident Guys to handle a signing regarding papers of representation. I had no luck contacting the signer but was told to go to the home and I would be paid, even if the signing did no take place. I never did see or contact the signer and surprise, I was not paid. I would caution you not to do business with companies like this. They are not reputable, as I contacted the Accident Guys but they never responded. Live and learn,.
Worder to the wiser: Unless you know well the service you’re accepting work from, it’s best not to risk accepting an order (especially non-notary) and go to a location to handle paperwork you may not be familiar with (e.g. accident reports, collection orders, legal services, etc.). You might have been set up and find yourself in a lot of trouble.
I did this once, long before I became a notary (I was a bank fraud investigator) and I found myself driving down a one-way street that led to an infamous gang gathering area. I couldn’t get outta there fast enough. 
Notaries are exposed to more dangers than we may realize and I ALWAYS check the map and location before I head out as I’m sure most of us do. I take all the appropriate precautions before beginning my trip. And if I see/sense something that may compromise my safety, I report same to the agency that sent me and work out the next steps. Usually, they agree with my wariness and call the order off. Sometimes, I even get paid something for my efforts.
Be safe out there, kids!
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I would have required full payment by Zelle if requested I show up at a signing where I couldn’t reach the signer and the job was just collecting a signature - no notarization. Zelle is irreversible and not subject to chargebacks like a debit/credit card.
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did you ever get paid? I did an assignment for Andrew also on 01/13/2025 for an Accidents Guy signing, I agreed once the assignment was completed sent a request for payment, we went back & forth him saying he would pay once scans were received and I would send scans ones payment was processed vice versa in one of the messages he told me he was reluctant to sent me payment without getting the scans 1st . This went on for hours 
. Eventually he paid on 01/13/2025 through Zelle once the payment hit my bank I sent the scans. That’s what I do with this off the wall companies that I’ve never worked with in the past. I give them a chance once but do hold the documents until payment in proceed. My business my terms. Payment came through Stream Sign at 8:54 pm and the assignment was done at 3:45pm.