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Doorstep Selling

Tactics used by Dodgy Sellers
Look out for the tell tale signs used by the shady doorstep traders use to clinch a sale.

Listed below are some of the common phrases which are designed to mislead or scare you into thinking your home is unsafe or insecure :

You need urgent repair work to your roof, chimney or driveway

We are working in area for the council or gas board and have materials left over

Due to a cancelled order we can offer you today only that can never be repeated

I can only let you have it at this price if you sign now

You will get a discount or a free gift if you sign now

Just sign here to say that I have called

Never say yes on the spot. The genuine trader will always be prepared to return when you have had a chance to check them out or have a relative or friend available or after obtaining a second opinion.


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