GrumpyGranny Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 People often knock on doors around the Lyndhurst area (near Peckham Rye station ). They come with identity cards and start asking for money for various things. Difficult to know who's genuine and who's not. But calling at 8 pm or 9 pm probably isn't a good idea. Does anyone know about these callers? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexDw Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Sounds suspiciously like a scam. I hope you've not given anyone money. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I just always tell people I don't give money at the door to anyone, but can they leave me information.They never have any information. They go away. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 All our callers seem to be genuine, just a nuisance. Unicef came twice in the same day this week. And as you say, evening calls after dark aren't a good idea. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 If you have, or want to set up, a local Neighbourhood Watch, you can get a sticker saying you don't give money at the door etc. Maybe that would help? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerevolution Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 When you say "asking for money" do you mean asking to sign up to a direct debit subscription ? Reason these doorstep chuggers come at that time is there is 90% more chance of people being in than at say 4pm Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I always think how desperate for work they must be to take on such a frankly difficult unrewarding job . And why don't the charities make it easier to give a one off card donation as opposed to it's sign up for monthly contributions ( which of course I understand the preference for ) or nothing .And yes I know it's possible to sign up for monthly donations and then cancel after one . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Someone put a note outside our block - basically no cold callers welcome for anything. They now don't bother. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebedee Tring Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 When a cold caller called recently I pointed to our "No cold callers" sign. He replied "I can't read". He may have been telling the truth but from the expression on his face I think that he was taking the piss. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Robert Poste's Child Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> If you have, or want to set up, a local> Neighbourhood Watch, you can get a sticker saying> you don't give money at the door etc. Maybe that> would help?I put a 'no junk mail' sticker on our letterbox. Didn't do any good. The most regular cold callers we have are Spanish speaking JW's asking if anyone here speaks Spanish. I say no. As they've been coming for years I suspect we are on a list someone has. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I do not engage in conversation at the door.. I Donate and raise money for RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind) I Donate and raise money for RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institute) I Donate to Diabetes UK. and give money to the Salvation Army when they are out collecting. That's about it. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluerevolution Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I must admit I got "bitten" just before Christmas, was in need of pressie idea for better half, charity was always an option, but I got a knock on the door from somebody representing Battersea Cats and Dogs-remember these people DO NOT work for said charity but represent, anyways I knew our cat had a week or so left before she needed to go to sleep so seemed the prime choice.Great idea, or so I thought. They have obviously sold their mail list as I have never been so inundated with spam calls/texts/emails.Never again.And cat went to sleep the Monday before Christmas. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curmudgeon Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I always close the door saying "we don't do door to door, thank you" I object to door to door ..it's invasive Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-818830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Blueberry Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 i only open the door when i'm satisfied the caller is someone i want to engage with and feel safe. the door remains closed and locked with me politely asking 'who is it?'. if i'm not interested i say 'we're not taking callers at this time'. it sounds a bit snobby, but too bad. this is standard practice in the states for more sinister reasons. a useful practice to avoid annoying uninvited callers. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/53892-people-knocking-at-doors/#findComment-819268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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