Are these Door to door salesmen legitimate

cameronjmcgann
Enthusiast - Level 1

Two door to door salesmen came to my door around 6pm and they were saying that there was a new 5g tower installed then having me input some information. So is there any way to confirm whether they are real Verizon employees and they sent an email

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NicknamedDerico
Enthusiast - Level 1

they're legit,  just be wary of some of the promises they make. If its too good to be true it might be, but the product is legit if you need good wifi.

I would only trust what I see on my phone when signing up w them (they have to review the order)

Scammers1
Enthusiast - Level 1

I just had a guy in a Verizon windbreaker try to FORCE my door open.  He had a fake paper identification "badge" inside a plastic sleeve on an badge ribbon.  I told him to leave and I was calling the cops,  he said go ahead.  I told him to stop ringing the bells, but he kept at it.  He said he was returning at 5pm.  

 

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sparkyluna22
Enthusiast - Level 1

Yes, they are legit. Usually, they work for 3rd party marketing agnecy who directly does business with Verizon, and earn commission if they manage to sign you up for FIOS Verizon internet. Usually, they are required to run a soft credit check on you, so you'd need to give your social, and if you qualify they give you a 30 day free trial. If you choose to keep it, you get a discounted monthly rate. Legit salesmen will have a badge with their office contact and a sales permit. 

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Reikiflowers1
Enthusiast - Level 1

The door-to-door people are absolutely slimy.  In my city we have a do not solicit list, and all door-to-door solicitors are supposed to get a copy of the list from the police department.  For the past few years, at least once per year some Verizon Fios solicitors ring my doorbell, and when I inform them that Iโ€™m notifying the police of their presence, they tell me that they didnโ€™t bother to check the list.   Iโ€™d never sign up for anything from a door-to-door solicitor, but itโ€™s so  annoying that these people donโ€™t pay attention to the regulations in my city.  

Mjgoforth
Newbie

I had this same thing happen. Some woman who rang my doorbell despite my no soliciting and do not disturb sign rang anyway saying 5G tower nearby and wanted to discuss my internet choise. Seemed siper dodgy and massively inconvenient. I donโ€™t want to be interrupted bu something seemingly so dodgy and suddenly have to discuss my internet provision with zero warning. Huge disturbance and not in position to suddenly switch gears to start a big chat about my ISP. Stop doing this VZ!!!

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suzy64
Enthusiast - Level 1

I had two young ladies come to my house asking about installing WiFi in my house because they were offering 5G. I waned to also find out if this is legit or not.

cmh257
Enthusiast - Level 1

How do we determine who this 3rd party company is these soliciters are working for?

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yourmom7
Enthusiast - Level 1

My neighborhood has signage stating no soliciting allowed. Additionally, I have further signage on my own door due to door-knocking being a PTSD trigger for me.  These little shrimps still come around knocking every few weeks, often after dark. They insist they're not soliciting, then attempt to solicit for internet. Verizon: Fix your sales methodology or start paying my therapy bills.

Customer1222
Enthusiast - Level 1

I have Verizon Home Internet, Fios TV and Voice. I continue to have individuals with Verizon windbreakers continue to ring my doorbell.  If this is legitimate for me to add their cell phone service, why doesnโ€™t Verizon simply send me an offer letter in the mail or e-mail me directly? In this day and age, this is a reckless tactic as people are not that forthcoming in opening their door to someone that is unexpected.