Confused

Little_Star_3

We've just had someone at the door who says they are from Scottish Hydro but dont actually work for them, they are contracted by the government to check to see if the energy companies are passing on some sort of discount, (something to do with them all being overseas now and the tax payments) and to see if we qualify for a discount, if we do what will happen is we will stay with our current supplier but Scottish Hydro will top us up.

I was in a rush so didnt have time to speak to him fully about it all and he is coming back tomorrow. I see what he is saying but Im kinda confused about it all. Has anyone else had someone like this call?

cons

i think from reading on the boards, they try come in and get your meter number and switch you to someone else and get commision

i could be wrong.. but i personally wouldn't let them in

Little_Star_3

he kept saying he wouldnt switch us but all the alarm bells kept ringing. He kept going thru a list of questions and marking them off. I told him I didnt want to switch supplier and he said he wasnt here to do that. He did take metre readings but said what he needed was a bill to look at what we are charged by unit which I didnt have to hand.

macman

This is a crude doorstepping attempt, pure and simple. Don't let him in, don't talk to him, don't whatever you do sign anything. If you want to switch suppliers, do so after doing your own research on one of the comparison sites, not via a cold calling salesperson.

Little_Star_3

is there any way he can switch me simply by having my name and my metre readings? He had a list of all the names in the block of flats I live and had been going door to door to them all.

Premier_2

Ask for his identification and find out who he really works for.

Then explain you want to check this out and call his employer directly on a number you know to be correct (not one he gives you)

If in any doubt, dial 999 and ask for the police!

Premier_2

Little_Star wrote: »

is there any way he can switch me simply by having my name and my metre readings? He had a list of all the names in the block of flats I live and had been going door to door to them all.

Yes.

He'll need a bit more info, but will probably get that when he gets your meter readings.

Little_Star_3

Thanks...Is the best plan to call my supplier and say that I dont want to switch and to not let any switch go ahead? Damn it I wish Id never answered the door.

Premier_2

Scottish Hydro are part of SSE. (Scottish & Southern Electric).

Surely any employee or government official would know that SSE is a UK based company?

Little_Star_3

He said they were being used because they are only one of 2 UK based companies left. I just feel incredibly stupid this has happened.

penrhyn

Little_Star wrote: »

is there any way he can switch me simply by having my name and my metre readings? He had a list of all the names in the block of flats I live and had been going door to door to them all.

He only needs your meter reference numbers, that's why he wanted to see a bill, the next thing you will see is a sorry you are leaving letter.
Do ring your supplier and tell them what happened.
I'd ring SSE as well to complain about their agents blatant lies.