Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
People coming to door offering free loft insulation from the Council
A young man came to my door in Hewitt Road a few minutes ago, he mentioned the council and that I may be entitled to free loft insulation, but said I would need someone to inspect my loft. I asked him for his ID. He said he was a trainee and didn't have one but was working with surveyors who were up the road and could go and get them in a couple of minutes but they would have to come and inspect my loft. I said I'm not speaking to anyone without ID, and closed the door.
If he/they are asking for access to people's homes, someone may believe them and let them in.
Tags for Forum Posts: insulation, scam, solar electricity
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Permalink Reply by alistairj on
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I'm bumping this thread as a 'surveyor' from 'SIG Energy Management' is doing the rounds at the moment (Allison Road). Mentioned the council etc. Please be aware this is a sales visit.
This thread may be useful as well.http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=3264614
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Permalink Reply by Milda Rami on
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I wonder though whether these people are really scammers or burglars checking if you're home.. I dont know if this is a coincidence but our house on Sydney rd was burgled exactly a week after this thread was started. We believed this happened in middle of the day when no-one was in. Could they have had a back up story of 'loft insulation'?
This bank holiday, however, we had a strange caller insisting he had a special delivery for someone who doesnt live here. Coincidence? Not sure.
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Permalink Reply by Anna Maria Dipino on
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They take no for an answer so just slam the door in their faces.
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Permalink Reply by Cris on
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Can you believe they are still using this scam in 2015?
A young man came today very adamant to come in and see the loft. I was suspicious and told him no a few times, as he wouldn't have it. He finally left, but I'm a bit concerned. Watch out folks!
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