@Kimberly M.There is a high possibility they are scammers but there is an easy way to mitigate your risk:Simply have them temporarily unblock the credit bureaus and have them pay for the screening fee.

My wife and I worked to mitigate the water troubles as best we could and actually that is not my greatest concern.

It is however, important to do everything you can to mitigate your risk. 

I am just trying to figure out how to mitigate that major tax bill at the end of this year.

Army Corps of Engineers projects that could mitigate the potential for future storm damage.The list is not all-inclusive, and other projects could be added down the line. 

Lots of impediments to eliminate, mitigate or incorporate, a practice based on another well-worn adage...."

First thing is to notify and act promptly to mitigate damage.

You can get reimbursed, in the form of tax rebates, for your mitigation expenses.

But as you cut your teeth on your first smaller properties, you'll be much more able to manage and mitigate the risk of using professional management.Adding value. 

If so, what can I do to protect/risk mitigate fire/safety issues?