Hi,
We just wanted to let everyone know that we have had a magazine sales person on DeVictor Place today. He was was nice but asked my husband all kinds of strange questions about neighbors, etc. and seemed to be fishing for names. He was from Los Angeles. After researching the topic of "Door to door magazine sales" a little, we came across the following article
http://listofscams.blogspot.com/2010/01/door-to-door-magazine-sales-scams-tips.html

We are not sure how accurate this is but thought we would let everyone know to be on the watch-out and extra careful with volunteering information on neighbors, and answering doors, etc.

We also found the following tips from the Better Business Bureau:

The BBB offers the following advice to avoid getting scammed by door-to-door magazine sales.

• Do not open your door to strangers. Instead, say through the door that you are not interested, and ask them to leave.
  

• Do not purchase magazines from door-to-door sales people because you will probably not receive the magazines.
  

• Do not give money to door-to-door solicitors, unless you know you are giving to local kids for local causes.
  

• If you feel threatened by any door-to-door sales representative, call 911.
  

• Check businesses out at www.bbb.org before making a purchase.
  

If you are a victim of fraudulent magazine sales or any other scam, file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org or local law enforcement.


Ursula