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In the last several weeks the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has received calls of persons with aggressive sales tactics related to furnaces. In one situation a male indicated he needed to inspect the furnace and demanded to be let into the residence.  The homeowner did not allow the male in and called to report the matter to police.

If you have not called a company for a home inspection of an appliance, do not let that person into your home.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind citizens that they should always ask for identification from a sales person.  You control who enters your home.  Do not allow strangers or unknown person through your doorway.

Do not feel pressured to sign a contract.  Always take the time to read any contract before signing.  A legitimate company will allow you time to review a contract before signing.

Protect yourself from being a victim of fraud and other crimes by viewing our webpage at www.ssmps.ca for further crime prevention tips.

 

If you have any information regarding these crimes, or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers’ website at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637. Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg & Data Rates May Apply. See Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use.

Contact information:
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, 580 Second Line East, Sault Ste. Marie ON P6B 4K1. (705) 949-6300 or info@ssmps.org

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