We’ve had reports that doorstep callers known as "Nottingham Knockers" or "duster sellers" are calling at properties in and around Woodbridge including Wickham Market.
Please share to help warn neighbours!
These individuals are claiming to have been in prison and are on a youth offending scheme, attempting to mend their ways. The individuals go on to then try and sell the householder everyday household products at very high prices.
Trading Standards always advise residents to refrain from buying at the doorstep and not to buckle to pressure from salespeople offering supposedly one-off ‘buy it now’ low prices.
The individuals work in groups across the country pretending to be working on behalf of a charity, to support their family, or that they are ex-offenders working as part of a rehabilitation scheme. Many do not possess Pedlar’s Certificates, which are issued by police.
If you are approached at the door, please refuse to buy and report all doorstep callers to us via Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.
If you would like to receive a FREE No Cold Calling sticker for your door, please email us with your address on trading.standards@suffolk.gov.uk
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