Door-to-door salespeople offering building and handyman services can be scammers in disguise. This article from Victoria shows why you should always use a licenced professional and ask for a written quote (Eastern suburbs scammers on the move, Whitehorse Leader, 16 March 2011)
21
Oct
Doorknockers switching unsuspecting households onto new utility contracts
This Herald Sun article by Karen Collier highlights the problems caused by dishonest door-to-door salespeople (Doorknockers switching unsuspecting households onto new utility contracts, Herald Sun, 20 August, 2010)
11
Oct
Do Not Mail Service offers some relief to Australian households
Most of us have heard about the Do Not Call Register, and since you’re on our website it’s safe to assume you’re aware of the Do Not Knock sticker – but less well know is the Do Not Mail service run by the Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA). Registering with the service will stop the [...]
11
Oct
Savvy State MPs use the ‘Do Not Knock’ stickers as a campaign tool
Everyone knows that politicians like to be associated with a winner, be it a sports person, actor or even the winner of the raffle at a school fete. So we’re taking it as a compliment that a number of Victorian politicians are printing their own version of the sticker with their name and contact details attached. [...]
11
Oct
Clever energy companies produce their own Do Not Knock sticker
Door-to-door energy sales have caused more than a few problems for consumer over the years, so it’s fair to say that we were a little shocked when a prominent electricity provider asked our permission to produce and distribute its own version of our sticker. Of course, this company’s motivation was a little different to ours [...]
11
Oct
Getting a handle on door-to-door selling in Bedfordshire, England
An eagle-eyed Do Not Knock campaign supporter recently spotted this innovative approach to dealing with unwanted door to door sales in the United Kingdom. The county of Bedfordshire is one of a handful that have introduced ‘no cold calling zones’. Zones are set up by Trading Standards bodies working, with local Police and local or [...]
13
Sep
ACCC puts energy retailers on notice over door-to-door practices
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is throwing a spotlight on door-to-door sales practices in the energy retail sector, ACCC Chairman Rod Sims announced today.
29
Jul
Why not distribute Do Not Knock stickers in your local area?
Already many consumers and community organisations are distributing the Do No Knock sticker to their friends, family and neighbours. You can too! Just pick up the stickers you need from the distribution points listed here, or fill in this form to request a quantity. If you commit to handing out 20 stickers we’ll cover the [...]
