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29
November, 2007
POLICE in Shetland are advising residents to be aware of the
potential dangers of purchasing products or services from uninvited
sales reps.
Both the police and trading standards have received calls recently
about reps turning up on people's doorsteps mainly around Lerwick.
It is believed they could try to pressure people to take advantage
of "time limited deals" when all the facts about them are unknown.
Also, warnings about disclosing any personal or financial details to
these callers is being given and people are encouraged to make
themselves aware of their rights regarding "doorstep buying"
particularly about cancellation clauses.
Details of these rights can be obtained at
www.shetland.gov.uk/tradingstandards or by calling 01595 744
887.
Information that needs to be passed on regarding doorstep sellers
can be reported to the police, trading standards or the Safer
Shetland Action Line on 01595 694 544 |
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