He was trying to get people to sign up for Verizon TV and internet. I was all for it, but I just don't give out personal information (SS#, credit card number) to solicitors.
He says that I won't get all the promotions if i don't sign up through him. I said that all he had was a jacket and a bad looking nametag - he didn;t have a business card. Still, I was pretty sure he was legit, but I don't take chances.
So what should i do? I won't sign up if i don't get the free installation and free month. It seems that people who keep important personal information safe are penalized.
2007-02-16 07:46:34 · 12 answers · asked by BigD 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Did you get his name? Call Verizon. Verizon understands peoples concerns for privacy. No business cards is kind of funny too. They are trained to be very visible with their ID. I think you were wise to be cautious. I've been playing in telecom for 25 years.
2007-02-16 07:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-06 19:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call verizon yourself. If this man did not show credentials or was not driving a vehicle with a verizon logo on it, then it was smart of you not to sign up for anything. If there is a promotion or good deal going on , you can sign up with verizon directly and get that deal.
2007-02-16 07:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by vivib 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call Verizon and explain your misgivings about giving out personal info to a stranger and they will be more than happy to extend the same deal to you over the phone especially since you initiated the call.
2007-02-16 07:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Akbar B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do you care? You did the right thing. If you want to sign up, sign up online where you know your information is relatively safe. Also, get a sign that says no soliciting and put it on your door.
2007-02-16 08:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by rubberduckie20013 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, Call verizon and let them know the situation. If they have people running around giving out deals, then they will do it at their customer service center. I am betting to guess he was not legit.
2007-02-16 07:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by kyle0027 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, by law you don't have to give your SS# to anyone but your employer.
When I fill out anyform, I use a made up number.
Usually: 312-54-6987
You could just make up CC# too if you want.
2007-02-16 07:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Verizon and find out if they currently have a solicitor working in your neighbourhood, and what that persons name is if there is one.
2007-02-16 07:50:38 · answer #8 · answered by L A 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call and see if they are doing promotions. If they are, then do it over the phone, or securely. If not, then don't worry about it.
2007-02-16 08:01:45 · answer #9 · answered by KS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check online... you can probably get the exact same deal securely.
2007-02-16 07:54:57 · answer #10 · answered by Besmirched Tea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋