Warning:- Collecting for Cancer Research ??

[DulwichFox]

Just had a guy claiming to be from Cancer Research UK.

There was more than one of them.

Does not want cash.. Just set up Direct debit. Like you fill in the forms..

.. and they have your Bank/Credit card details.

Be Careful..

DulwichFox

[the_gamechanger]

Isn't that how all charity collectors operate?

[ths0105]

They knocked on my door as well, very nice girl. There were at least 5 of them out there but to me they seemed legit.

PS: This is from the CR website - http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/how-we-fundraise/door-to-door-fundraising

T

[Sue]

I thought they were legit too.

It was a young man who came to my house tonight - I didn't see any others.

However I object to being approached by chuggers in the street, let alone in my own home, and I particularly didn't welcome them knocking on my door after dark (8.30pm), even though he was perfectly polite.

[rosendale]

they are legit , if in case you don't know if is genuine person ask then to show the ID and

later you call the Cancer research to find out.

we need to be very attention this days

petter

[giggirl]

If you want to give to Cancer Research, or any other charity for that matter, DO NOT SIGN UP WITH A CHUGGER. Instead, Google the charity of your choice, go to their home-page, and sign up directly with the charity. Why should chuggers cream a percentage off the top of your donations? Give direct. If you've already signed up then cancel that standing order and do a new one that goes direct.

[Curmudgeon]

"Sorry we don't do door to door" while closing the door with a smile

Seems to work

[Sue]

Curmudgeon Wrote:

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> "Sorry we don't do door to door" while closing the

> door with a smile

>

> Seems to work

xxxxxxx

Yes of course, but it's annoying that they come to the door in the first place :)

[Earl Aelfheah]

They knocked on my door at 20:45. I had just managed to get my kids to go to sleep and was not amused. CRUK is a worthy organisation, but harassing people on the door step, late in the evening like this is not a good move.

[EastDulwicher]

I seem to be getting people from various charities several times a week and often when I've just got our baby to bed. It drives me mad and I find it really intrusive. I respond that I pay via the payroll which I do and it's far more beneficial to both the charity and to me to do it that way. I was furious on Sunday when they knocked at 2pm - surely if a family is every going to have Sunday lunch together it would be then.

In addition to this I've also had a guy selling cloths etc. this week..... Several friends have found the constant door knocking really intimidating particularly when it's in the evening and they're home alone. Is there any way we can stop it?

[LadyNorwood]

I've got a camera on my front door which is linked to my TV so I can see who is at the door..... Also, if I'm not expecting anyone I won't answer the door after dark....

[Saffron]

LadyNorwood Wrote:

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> I've got a camera on my front door which is linked

> to my TV so I can see who is at the door.....

> Also, if I'm not expecting anyone I won't answer

> the door after dark....

That sounds interesting. Was it expensive? Does it need a cable, or does it work remotely?