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Be careful with door-to-door sales: How to protect yourself from fraud!
Find out how you can act safely when selling valuables and avoid door-to-door sales. Tips for consumers!
Be careful with door-to-door sales: How to protect yourself from fraud!
When selling valuables, it is crucial to carefully document all transactions. The goods and their value should always be proven by appropriate receipts. If this data is missing, it can indicate a dubious business MDR reported. Rogue traders often try to process deals quickly without providing traceable records. This can disadvantage sellers who may receive an unfair price for their goods.
It is particularly important to protect the value of the goods when shipping to online providers in case the package is lost. Before shipping, it is advisable to check the reliability of the dealer. Consumers should pay attention to whether there are any signs of unreliable business practices.
Be careful with door-to-door sales
The North Rhine-Westphalia consumer advice center also warns against door-to-door sales. Despite the growing online trade, these businesses are still widespread in Germany and represent a risk factor. They are often trained representatives who work with surprise effects and particularly appeal to older or single people. This situation can lead consumers to rush into contracts that can later become expensive.
It is often difficult for consumers to compare prices, services and contracts at the front door. This makes them vulnerable to rash decisions. We are therefore advised not to let representatives into your own home and to discuss offers in peace with a partner or neighbor. Before signing a contract, you should definitely get additional offers and be careful not to sign on a tablet without seeing the full content.
- Widerrufsrecht: Verbraucher haben 14 Tage Zeit, um Haustürverträge zu widerrufen. Bei Dienstleistungen beginnt die Frist ab Vertragsschluss, bei Warenlieferungen ab Erhalt der Ware.
- Ohne Widerrufsbelehrung kann die Widerrufsfrist sogar länger sein.
- Ein Widerruf sollte schriftlich, idealerweise als Einschreiben, gegenüber dem Vertragspartner erklärt werden.
- Ein Widerrufsformular wird in der Regel mit dem Vertrag bereitgestellt.
Overall, it is very important to remain vigilant when selling and purchasing valuables, whether online or at your doorstep. Being conscious about your own decisions can help avoid financial risks. The information from VZHH and MDR offer valuable tips to help you navigate today's business world.