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tinkers

tinkers Report 29 Sep 2010 12:28

does anyone no how to stop these cold callers frrom knocking on my door

thanx

Nickydownsouth

Nickydownsouth Report 29 Sep 2010 12:35

You can stick a notice on your front door stating "No Cold callers Please"



From Friday apparently Energy company callers have to take notice of this as there isa change in the Law, which will be a comfort for many as i have found they can be quite pushy.

EDIT...This is taken from an email from the Martin Lewis site..

FREE 'No Cold Callers' Sign - new rules start FRIDAY
From Fri all energy salesmen MUST 'officially' obey Cold Caller Signs
On Fri the EnergySure code of practice will officially include rules that energy company sales staff shouldn't knock on any doors displaying a 'no cold callers' sign. While it's been policy for few months, this is the final step in nailing it down - now if they break it you can go to the Energy Ombudsman. Free MSE 'No Cold Callers' Sign: To help you take advantage asap we've designed a Trading Standards approved 'no cold callers' sign you can speedily print and put on your door or window. While energy sales people should obey, not every salesman will. If they don't, just point at the sign, politely ask 'em to leave and report them to the company. Stop Junk Mail, Calls & Faxes: You have the ability to opt out of junk mail, direct mail, telephone calls and faxes and to do it, you just need fill out an online form. More info in the Full Guide & Free Sign.



Nicky

Researching:
Furniss/Furness in Lancashire,Critchett in Devon and London, Keemish/Camish/ Kemish from Hampshire then Cambridge, Copper and Godden in Kent, Spink/Spynk in Norfolk and Cambridge

tinkers

tinkers Report 29 Sep 2010 12:44

thanx nicky for ur reply ill go and c if i can print the no cold calling thse people thats knockin on door are a broadband company and just wont leave me alone ive been in touch with the company who just wont help

thanx

Bob the Busker

Bob the Busker Report 29 Sep 2010 12:48

Hello Tinky, in this area where I live, all the villages have notices up that they are "No Cold Caller Zones". If there are Cold Callers then a call to the police will quickly get rid of them. Get your local council to designate No Cold Caller Zones

Julia

Julia Report 29 Sep 2010 12:50

Havn't seen you Bob on here for a while. Hope your well
Take care
Julia in Derbyshire

Researching:
Turner Cambs/.Northants, Singapore and Penang,Trengrove Singapore and Penang, Arnull (Champion Race Horse Breeders & Trainers 'Oleander')Germany and Denmark

tinkers

tinkers Report 29 Sep 2010 12:54

bob ive seen those in neibouring villages but havent got none in our village

Liz 47

Liz 47 Report 29 Sep 2010 13:03

We have two notices on our door - they still ring!

OH is normally very polite but answers the door and says "can't you read" - unless it is one of the Charity Flag Days.

Liz

Researching:
Dad and Aunty Dolly with Grandad WW1

Nickydownsouth

Nickydownsouth Report 29 Sep 2010 13:19

Tinky is there anyway you can see whos at the door before you open it?

If so I`d just ignore it and they will go away if no one answers.....


Nicky

Researching:
Furniss/Furness in Lancashire,Critchett in Devon and London, Keemish/Camish/ Kemish from Hampshire then Cambridge, Copper and Godden in Kent, Spink/Spynk in Norfolk and Cambridge

tinkers

tinkers Report 29 Sep 2010 14:30

yes we can c who is knocking it looks like ill have to just ignore the knock on door in future