Visit - does this sound genuine??

claireac

I work half day today and as I was coming up our road I noticed a man knocking on doors.

A while later he knocked on ours. I didn't catch what company he was from, he didn't show me and id, but he flipped his folder as if that was ok. He said they put the gas and electricity supply to house (which we rent privately and he did know landladys name) and some had wrongly been put on a higher tariff and they needed to check. He said it didn't matter what company we're with as they supply it all. He wanted to know what our consumption and asked to see our bills. I explained that my husband dealt with it and we didn't receive bills as he did it on line, so he asked how much we pay a month, and I said I didn't know. I do, but I'd rather he was hanging around when my husband is here later!!

Does this sound genuine??

McKneff

No, dont let him in,
He is just touting for business,
He is lying if he says they supply it all.

Just say, thank you but we are happy with our present supply and politely shut the door. Serves the lying swine right.

claireac

That's what I thought - the supply has been here for years surely!!!:eek:
I'm glad he's coming back later, I will let my husband tell him lol.

Thank you!!!

philbostavros

Sounds like they are from Southern Electric? We have had several similar "visits" in the past claiming that they (the company) own the gas pipe coming into our house. As another poster has said, they are touting for business.

Told them I do not do business with cold-callers.

SailorSam

Ask him to write to you explaining exactly who he is and the reason he wants details of your gas/electric, and if he wants an appointment.

glider3560

As soon as he sees your bill, he'll record your meter point reference number. With this information, he can then switch your supply to his company.

claireac

glider3560 wrote: »

As soon as he sees your bill, he'll record your meter point reference number. With this information, he can then switch your supply to his company.

He'll have a job as we have an online account.

Have warned dh that he'll be calling lol.

lemontart

dodgy fishey, suspect, dishonest lying etc etc etc comes to mind.

jem_angelic

SailorSam wrote: »

Ask him to write to you explaining exactly who he is and the reason he wants details of your gas/electric, and if he wants an appointment.

Ha! Very clever!:money:

kippen_noedel

claireac wrote: »

Visit - does this sound genuine??

No, it sounds like a scam to switch you to another company.

If you want to switch, use a couple of comparison sites to find the best deal, links above this section of the forum

markharding557

utility salesmen:mad: are nasty horrible little conmen who should be avoided at all costs.
don't give them any details what so ever because they will change your supply without you knowing.:eek:
tell them to leave immediatley.:T