(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urge residents not to give in to high pressure sales tactics.
Door-to-door canvassers can use high pressure tactics and can be aggressive in nature. Residents may find themselves purchasing a product or signing up for a service which they don’t need or want.
Some common door-to-door scams include solicitations for charitable donations, investment opportunities, or a service involving the sale or maintenance of water heaters, furnaces, or air conditioners.
On August 11, 2017, an elderly couple in the Municipality of Grey Highlands signed a contract to purchase a water softener from an unknown male who used high-pressure sales tactics. They did not need or want the water softener. The couple’s daughter intervened and was able to get the contract voided.
Tips on How to Protect Yourself:
– Ask for photo identification. Get the name of the salesperson and the name of the company or charity they represent.
– Never share any personal information or copies of any bills or financial statements.
– Research before you invest. Don’t sign anything – and always read the fine print.
– If a contract is signed within the home, a cooling off” period exists. In Ontario