Unscrupulous doorstep traders....

• May use lines like:
  • 'Congratulations! You've won a prize! If you could just sign here for it ....'
  • 'I noticed you've got a few loose tiles on your roof ....
  • ''There have been a lot of burglaries in this area recently ...
  • ''This cut-price special offer is only available if you sign today ...''I'm doing a survey ...'
• Offer goods and services like home security systems, vacuum cleaners, general property repairs or damp proofing.
• Often prey on elderly or vulnerable consumers.
• Use pressure selling tactics to persuade people into buying goods or services.
• Don't tell people about their right to cancel if they change their mind after signing a contract .
• Even offer to drive you to the bank to withdraw your money.

If you know someone who is using unscrupulous doorstep selling methods....

Tell your local Trading Standards Service and tell us - it may help us to stop them and protect other people.