Since the burglary, we've posted a "No Soliciting" sign on our mailbox, which is located next to the front door. Our neighborhood seems like it's a magnet for door-to-door solicitors, from kids whose parents literally drive them from other neighborhoods, roofers and tree trimmers, to scammers posing as underprivileged high school students trying to sell LA Times subscriptions. These scammers come to our neighborhood wearing fine jewelry and counter sales objections like pros, not at all like high school students. They work with others casing a neighborhood or attempt to steal identity info by asking for a check or credit card payment for the newspaper subscription.
Although we have the No Soliciting sign posted, these door-to-door folks, legit or not, don't always heed the sign. We simply don't open the door for solicitors. You shouldn't either. It's another way for burglars and other indecents to learn about your home, your activity, etc.
We'll let solicitors know, without opening our front door, we're not interested in anything they have to offer. If you have dogs, you may want to let them do the talking for you. This happened today at our house and I admit I found it rather amusing. Bias tell me it's often more effective with larger dogs or dogs that have a deeper bark or growl.
When solicitors knocked on the door this morning, our two dogs let them know loud and clear they weren't welcome. Good dogs.
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