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Sign in or register for an accountSalford Trading Standards works to protect consumers and residents from unwanted doorstep callers, such as rogue traders and charity canvassers.
One effective way to deter such callers is by displaying a 'No Cold Callers' sign, which is available to download below. This helps reduce the likelihood of businesses, particularly unregulated ones, that may attempt to sell products or services that are not in your best interest, or even engage in fraudulent activities. Cold callers often pressure individuals into making hasty decisions or purchases, and a 'No Cold Callers' sign can help reduce these encounters, giving consumers more control over their interactions. It ensures that you engage with services or offers on your own terms, rather than facing unexpected visits or aggressive sales tactics. Additionally, under consumer protection laws, repeated visits from cold callers after displaying the sign could be considered harassment. Trading Standards encourages this practice as a way to help you assert your rights and avoid undue pressure.
If you are a Salford resident and would like Salford Trading Standards to send you a free No cold callers door sticker, please send an email to trading.standards@salford.gov.uk and include the following information:
Rogue traders will often call uninvited and pressure residents into agreeing to go ahead with work at short notice. The work they provide is often grossly overpriced and very poor quality. They often use pressure tactics to extract additional payments. They will often not provide clear and accurate business details. They often target vulnerable individuals, the elderly, and those who may be less familiar with the home improvement process, leaving them financially exploited and often with unsafe and unsatisfactory work completed.
Below are some tips from Trading Standards to help people avoid falling victim to these scammers:
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