Franklin County

Door-to-Door Sales

            Ding Dong! There goes the doorbell and you just got home from a long day at work. Door-to-door sellers sometimes use high-pressure or scare tactics and may misrepresent the quality and value of products. Criminals may even pose as salespersons to enter your home.
            To avoid being a victim:

• Ask for identification before listening to a sales pitch or allowing a salesperson to enter your home.

• Do not fall for the sympathy approach. Sellers may say they are working their way through college or use other lines.

•  Do not let yourself be hurried, intimidated or coerced.

• If you are interested in a product, get everything in writing including all costs, warranty, and all conditions. Tell the salesperson you will get back to him.

            For more information visit the Missouri Attorney General’s office online.  

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		Franklin County University of Missouri Extension Center FranklinCo@missouri.edu Last revised: 08/21/08