A North Albury man is concerned residents will be trapped by deceitful door-to-door salesmen after police issued a warning about the practice.
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Last week, The Border Mail revealed police were investigating a report of traders from ‘Auspower and Lighting’ offering on-the-spot discounts.
Yackandandah Leading Senior Constable Lukas Millar said the two men “left the person who reported it feeling as though they must agree to it.”
Brian Turner said his street in North Albury had also been targeted by a similar scheme.
“They said it was all free, being government subsidised – you must sign today,” he said.
“But when I looked at the paperwork, I said, “There’s a payment here of $92 a fortnight for four years, which is $9600.
“If you sign that agreement, you’re liable to pay that, according to Department of Fair Trade.
“In the end, I had to tell them to get out of my house.”
Mr Turner, having prior knowledge of solar systems, called Albury police.
“Police gave me the number of Scamwatch in Victoria and I’ve reported everything to them – they were very interested,” he said.
“I just wanted to get the message out … this is totally unethical and taking advantage of people.
“My advice to anybody is don’t buy anything off door-to-door salesmen.”
Consumer Affairs declined to comment on individual reports of scams but advised 'today only' specials were a warning sign.
Anyone suspicious of travelling salesmen should contact the Scam Watch hotline on 1300 795 995.