
24. Say No To Door-To-Door Sales.
Way back in the day, insurance salespeople often went door-to-door to sell policies and collect premiums. Furthermore, in the movie Edward Scissorhands, one of the main characters is an Avon representative who goes door-to-door to sell her products. You may even have memories of going door-to-door to sell items in a fundraiser for your school when you were small. Nevertheless, today, going door-to-door is a huge red flag that something is amiss. If you notice someone going door-to-door and offering to do home repairs, you can bet your bottom dollar that the person is trying to scam people. Literally, because if you fall for the scam, the mistake could end up costing you your bottom dollar.
According to MyMove.com, a door-to-door solicitor is almost certainly a scam artist. These scammers tend to come out in droves after a large-scale disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado, so be cautious and advise your family and friends not to open the door. If someone comes to your front door offering to do home repairs, politely decline and close the door. If the person is insistent, politely offer to call the police. Even if the person is driving a van that appears to have a legitimate logo, do not fall for the repair job. Afterward, call your neighbors and warn them about the repair person going door-to-door. After all, the best way to protect yourself is to surround yourself with people looking out for you, so make sure you are building that kind of culture in your neighborhood. Maybe this scam artist will get the message that they are not welcome in your community.