Security Tip Saturday

To continue from last week's Security Tip Saturday post, here's some advice on door-to-door solicitors.

If they're not wearing a uniform or at least a shirt with the company logo, that's your first red flag.  But it goes a bit farther - in this day where we can buy uniforms and company logo shirts on eBay, anyone can get them.  When in doubt, ask to see a company ID.  All companies who actually still send people door-to-door will issue them a photo ID that they are to wear.  And if you even doubt the authenticity of their ID badge, you can still protect yourself without letting them come in to your house.  Be firm and simply tell them you don't have time right now and ask them to give you a brochure or price list along with a phone number where you can call the company back.  If they don't have anything to give you, chances are they're scammers and would-be robbers.