Door to Door Solicitors
Charleston residents are reminded to be aware of door-to-door sales
people, particularly “magazine sales”. Usually the concerns about these
individuals are property / financial-crime related.
Tips:
1. Post a NO SOLICITING sign on your front door, and maybe another in
the yard. (One at the front of the neighborhood is not enforceable)
2. DO NOT Open the door to any strangers
3. If someone claims to be from a utility or law enforcement, Request to see
ID (through window) and look for an official vehicle.
4. If they are “selling” anything, know that it is perfectly fine to tell them you
are not interested, to please leave
5. If you are interested, request to see their Peddler’s Permit from the City of
Charleston (again through the window - see example below)
Know that solicitors are probably breaking the law if they do any of
these:
1) Knock IN SPITE of a NO SOLICITING sign
2) Do Not have a City Peddler’s Permit with them(and their company is to
have a Business Permit)
3) Tell you the magazine sale can be donated to be delivered to a charity
(like the Boys & Girls club, etc)
4) If they use ANY High Pressure or Intimidation or will not leave
