cold callers

unholyangel

Red_Cat wrote: »

It makes me wonder what you have to do to stop people bothring you in your own home.

On a completely childish note..........cover your knocker/letterbox/doorbell in something gross?

Oooooor, move out to the middle of nowhere?

The only things you could really do to deter them enough would probably be so extreme that you would end up being charged/cautioned/something for unsocial/criminal behaviour! Kind of silly really.

We need to start building housing schemes like they have in america Where you have the gates to get in with a booth and security guards in it.

Aspiring_Writer

There are moves afoot I believe from those busybodies in Brussels who occasionally get it right, to stop canvassing, both door to door and telephone.

I know it was mooted sometime ago, probably in the pipeline somewhere.

Old Man , have a word with your neighbours, that halfwitted bully must have spoken to one of them and told them which company he was from. Trading Standards do take these complaints seriously and will follow it up so its worth a try.

I agree with some previous posters though, signs are largely ignored by these canvassing teams who have a pretty hard job, thanks to lack of training and and virtually no qualification for the job apart from a pulse. The calibre isnt very high as you can imagine.

maninthestreet

If that had happened to me I would be calling the police straight away.

david39

In my local authority area, certain streets are banned to cold callers by bye-law. Unfortunately, mine is not one of them.

Isn't it strange how all these callers start off with "I'm not trying to sell you anything!"

lilac_lady

I don't answer the door unless I can see who's ringing the bell. If I don't recognise them, I don't open the door.

If I've won the Lottery I'm sure they'll phone me first!

Lube

Yes they do

I hope its banned some of these people are damn right liars and exploit the vulnerable, I would never sign anything to cold callers even if I was interested I would at least think about it for a while before making a decision

david39 wrote: »

In my local authority area, certain streets are banned to cold callers by bye-law. Unfortunately, mine is not one of them.

Isn't it strange how all these callers start off with "I'm not trying to sell you anything!"

red_devil

i dont answer the door i can hear them coming they bang on all the doors i can also see from the window who is there?

I get loads of fast food leaflets through my door which is a nuisance. I live near a town centre and its not far for people to walk to post them. They got straight in the RB.

fluffnutter

unholyangel wrote: »

I actually know of at least 2 companies who specifically knock on a door if they display these signs

Which companies are those, unholy?

vikingaero

You need to get revenge and string these cold callers along by giving a false name and credit card details. Ask stupid, inane questions and when you get fed up then shut the door on them.

cajef

2pm today the door bell rings when I open it there is a young woman there, the conversation went like this

Her - Good Afternoon I am from Everest

Me - Thats a long way to come, bet it is warmer here than there.

Her - Ha Ha I mean Everest the home improvement company.

Me - Oh do you think there is something wrong with my home then.

Her - How about double glazing.

Me - Does it look like I need it renewing after all it is only eighteen months ago that it was all done, windows doors and soffits, it does not seem to be falling out or is there something I am missing.

Her - Well have you considered a conservatory Sir.

Me - Where would I put another one.

Her - Garage door then.

Me - Now that would be nice but where would I put it, can you see a garage anywhere it would look silly stuck in my garden.

Her - So I take it we cannot be of service to you.

Me - That is the first sensible thing you have said now b*gger off.