RCMP Sound Alarm Over Alarm Salesmen

Police are warning the public to be on the lookout for possible door-to-door scammers offering new or upgraded alarm systems. Residents of Kings County first reported the cancer, and police found two companies are not licensed to operate in Nova Scotia.

Citizens are advised to ask for credentials of any door-to-door sales personnel before committing to a purchase or entering into a contract. In Nova Scotia, individuals selling goods and services in this manner are required to carry an ID card that identifies the licenced company they represent. 

Anyone with concerns or questions about this type of activity should contact Service Nova Scotia’s Consumer protection staff at 902-424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357. Suspicious activity should be reported to your local RCMP. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text TIP202 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637), or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. 

Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.