Kent County Council (KCC) have received reports of a company using high pressure techniques to sell burglar alarms with a 5 year maintenance contract.
One salesman demanded the 80 year old resident pay the full amount upfront.
Please look out for neighbours and report any suspicious doorstep callers to KCC.
For advice on what to do if you or someone you know has been pressured into buying a product visit Citizens Advice or telephone them on 03454 04 05 06.
If you require work done to your home get a number of quotes. Use a reputable company who has been recommended by family or friends or use a Kent County Council approved trader via Checkatrade www.checkatrade.com/kent/.
Report it
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/report-to-trading-standards/
Kent County Council 24 November 2017
http://mailchi.mp/kent/kent-residents-targeted-with-high-pressure-burglar-alarm-sales