{"id":1716,"date":"2026-07-24T16:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/help\/kb\/is-allbetter-legit-and-safe\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:38:13","slug":"is-allbetter-legit-and-safe","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/help\/kb\/is-allbetter-legit-and-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is AllBetter Legit and Safe to Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Yes \u2014 AllBetter is a U.S. home-services marketplace built around payment protection: your money is held in Escrow Shield and only released after you approve the finished work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How AllBetter protects you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ID-verified pros<\/strong> \u2014 every pro completes a Stripe Identity check (government ID) before they can bid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Escrow Shield<\/strong> \u2014 you fund the job up front, but nothing is released until you approve the completed work<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optional background-check badge<\/strong> \u2014 pros can add a third-party criminal background check to their profile, and you can look for that badge when comparing bids<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real reviews<\/strong> \u2014 ratings come from completed, paid jobs on the platform<\/li>\n<li><strong>Private by default<\/strong> \u2014 bidders don&#8217;t see your address or phone number; only the pro you hire does (<a href=\"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/help\/kb\/1-does-the-bidder-have-my-name-or-address-when-i-get-a-bid\/\">details<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Posting and comparing bids is free \u2014 a small service fee applies when you book, covering escrow payment protection.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ab-kb-cta\"><strong>New to AllBetter?<\/strong> Post your job and compare bids at <a href=\"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/homeowners\/\">allbetterapp.com\/homeowners<\/a>, or download AllBetter HomeFix for <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/allbetter-homefix-home-repair\/id1098609798\">iOS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ChoreRelief.Customer\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Still need help?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/allbetterapp.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Support \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes \u2014 AllBetter is a U.S. home-services marketplace built around payment protection: your money is held in Escrow Shield and only released after you approve the finished work. 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