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Door to Door Salespeople

Important Notice 7/7/2008

TO: Residents of New Castle County

FROM: Councilman Dave Tackett

RE: Door to Door Salespeople


Dear Community Members,

I want to make you aware about a scam that is being run in parts
of New Castle County.


Groups of young men and women have been attempting to sell magazines
and other things using deceptive sales tactics.


In particular, they will tell you that they are the grandson/daughter or
son/daughter of a neighbor of a community member. They will make up a name or an address that
does not exist in the neighborhood. They may also tell you that it
is for a good cause, they are selling these items for their school,
or that they will earn themselves a trip. None of this is likely
to be true.


Door-to-Door sales people are required by law to have a permit and You Can Ask To See It . This is a state law and if you suspect this is a scam, you should ask to see their permit and if they can't produce a copy, (non-profits like girlscouts and schools are not included)


You can call the New Castle County police to report this activity
at 573-2800.
Your safety is always a major concern for me,
Regards,
Dave




The Honorable David L. Tackett
New Castle County Council - Louis Redding Building
800 N. French Street, 8th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Office (302) 395-8351
Fax (302) 395-8386
http://www.co.new-castle.de.us/countyCouncil/Home/webpage15.asp