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Justputt 08-20-2024 06:37 AM

When we moved in, we were all told door-to-door solicitations weren't allowed in TV. Ask them for a business card and let them know you're contacting TV management to see if they're a legitimate business that is allowed to solicit. My guess is they'll leave. Take of photo of them and their vehicle with your phone and provide to TV and the police.

SeaCros 08-20-2024 06:38 AM

You can buy those vest at Harbour Freight so unless they have valid ID or a valid reason there is no need to even entertain them. Tell them you are not interested and tell them to pack sand. No need to be mean or nasty to them because they will now know where you live. You can easily "kill them" with kindness and let them know you are NOT the one!!!

Mrs S 08-20-2024 06:53 AM

High viz
 
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Originally Posted by KimmieK (Post 2362110)
Might mean the vests that road workers, utility workers, etc wear.

Yep. High visibility - those green/yellow florescent colored shirts the road workers and landscapers wear so they can be seen easily.

biker1 08-20-2024 07:01 AM

By Florida statute, it is a crime to threaten somebody with death or bodily injury. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t just ask them to leave without the illegal theatrics. SMH.

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2361991)
One time (in band camp) some guy with a clipboard and a polo shirt came to our door when I was home alone. I told him to get off my property or I'll shoot him.

I don't own a gun. But he didn't know that. He left. I might try this tactic again, it worked like a charm.


Girlcopper 08-20-2024 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2361936)
Hopefully nobody will be taken in

Someone will fall for it. People see a money savings and they get greedy and jump on it. Too good to be true? It usually is

coconutmama 08-20-2024 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Girlcopper (Post 2362128)
Someone will fall for it. People see a money savings and they get greedy and jump on it. Too good to be true? It usually is

I think you are right. People will fall for it. Not necessarily “greedy”, just on fixed incomes & want to save $.

ThirdOfFive 08-20-2024 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 2362126)
By Florida statute, it is a crime to threaten somebody with death or bodily injury. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t just ask them to leave without the illegal theatrics. SMH.

My brother has a sign on his door.

"To hell with the dog. Beware of owner!"

ron32162 08-20-2024 07:43 AM

What is high VIZ ?

Two Bills 08-20-2024 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ron32162 (Post 2362146)
What is high VIZ ?

Post #18 and several before.

Mpphred 08-20-2024 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PootleK (Post 2361925)
I suspect so, or trying to sell something similar, but that's not what they said. They told me they worked for the county and were really keen to photo my electricity bill so I could get all this free stuff.

Did they say how much the free stuff was going to cost you?

MrFlorida 08-20-2024 09:17 AM

Free stuff, it's always the same scam. They are preying on your greed... It works most of the time..

sdifede313@aol.com 08-20-2024 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PootleK (Post 2361907)
In Spanish Springs area, 2 men dressed in high viz, going door to door pretending they're from the county (never said which one, they didn't seem to know this is Lake County) and trying to give out grant money to selected homes to save money on electricity bills.
They wanted to scan my utility bill to see if they could save me money.
Just say no thanks and close the door. Please let your neighbors know too.

They may even be “testing” to see what times of day people are home? That’s the MO of a house burglar…..

OrangeBlossomBaby 08-20-2024 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 2362126)
By Florida statute, it is a crime to threaten somebody with death or bodily injury. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t just ask them to leave without the illegal theatrics. SMH.

By Florida statute, we have Castle Law and Stand Your Ground. If someone comes to my door, uninvited, they are trespassing on my private property. I consider that a potential threat to myself and to my property. I have the right, according to Florida law, to shoot them.

However - I wouldn't shoot them because I don't own a gun. I will warn them. If they continue - well I'll get my bow and arrows, which aren't considered firearms. And I'll shoot'em anyway :)

biker1 08-20-2024 10:06 AM

You are wrong and please stop being a drama queen. If you have a fence with a locked gate and no trespassing sign then they are trespassing. Otherwise, people can come and knock on your door. If they are soliciting then they may need a license. Go ahead and shoot someone doing that and see how it works out for you. Tell them to leave, if they don’t then call the police. That is how civilized people act. Don’t answer the door if you don’t want to.

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2362213)
By Florida statute, we have Castle Law and Stand Your Ground. If someone comes to my door, uninvited, they are trespassing on my private property. I consider that a potential threat to myself and to my property. I have the right, according to Florida law, to shoot them.

However - I wouldn't shoot them because I don't own a gun. I will warn them. If they continue - well I'll get my bow and arrows, which aren't considered firearms. And I'll shoot'em anyway :)


Villager1234 08-20-2024 10:06 AM

Why even engage them. Just tell them to leave
If you think about it it is really absurd that a government official would knock on your door.


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