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Aggressive sales people making rounds in Petrolia say OPP

May 27, 2015

Lambton OPP say there are some aggressive door-to-door salespeople making the rounds in Petrolia again.

Over the weekend there were a number of door-knockers trying to sell a number of different products. The OPP says any salesperson or solicitor for charity has to have a licence from the Town of Petrolia. If you suspect someone at your door, you should ask to see the licence; if they can produce it you can report it to the town.

You can call Mandi Pearson- Deputy Clerk at 519-882-2350 or Kerry Bedard- By-Law Enforcement at 519-331-6348.

 

 

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