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Alert #: 16388
Be Aware of Door-to-Door Salespeople
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29401, 29403, 29407, 29412, 29414, 29455, 29492
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| General Information |
Jan 11, 2010
Charleston residents are again reminded to be aware of door-to-door sales people, particularly “magazine sales”. Usually the concerns about these individuals are property / financial-crime related, but a neighboring jurisdiction recently had an incident of a person claiming to be selling magazines (unknown whether actually with a company, or even selling anything at all, or if it was just a ploy to gain entry) who came into the home and committed a crime of violence.
Tips:
Post a NO SOLICITING sign on your front door, and maybe another in the yard. (One at the front of the neighborhood is not enforceable)
DO NOT Open the door to any strangers
If someone claims to be from a utility or law enforcement, Request to see ID (through window) and look for an official vehicle.
If they are “selling” anything, know that it is perfectly fine to tell them you are not interested, to please leave
If you are interested, request to see their Peddler’s Permit from the City of Charleston (again through the window)
Know that solicitors are probably breaking the law if they do any of these:
Knock IN SPITE of a NO SOLICITING sign
Do Not have a City Peddler’s Permit (and their company is to have a Business Permit)
Tell you the magazine sale can be donated to be delivered to a charity (like the Boys & Girls club, etc)
If they use ANY High Pressure or Intimidation or will not leave
What to do:
Call Charleston Police at 577-7434, give a description of the subject and their direction of travel, so an officer can interview them. (Ask to speak to the officer so he can get more details). If they are operating within the law, fine. If not, they will be dealt with accordingly.
Thank you.
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| 1/11/2010 12:54:22 PM |
1/11/2010 12:54:22 PM |
South Carolina - Charleston Police Department
180 Lockwood Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29403
8435777434
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