[misterrartois]

Hello all

Had a call today from a rep from "blackpool uk".He basically said he was looking for 2 reputable businesses in my area to work with a local estate agents for carpet cleaning,emergency flood jobs,new tenant cleans etc....would i be interested.

Basically an exclusive contract to deal with top end Houses.

Would cost me £20 a week...for a minimum 2 year contract.

Anyone else received the same offer at all /Or similar?

I would appreciate any feed back?

Thanks Guys!!

[mark_roberts]

Skip it.

Mark

[Doug Holloway]

Scam

[Paul_Ashworth]

I bet they told you they was from the licencing department of that council, but when you ask they are'nt. I wouldnt bother

[davep]

These cold callers always ask for reputable businesses, how do they know you are reputable?  Ask what they know of you and where did they get your number..

[bennymon]

ask for the names of the estate agents so you can cheque it out     bet you never hear from them again 

[homenclean]

Be carefull i had a call from a business directory the other day and all she wanted to know was my name and position in business, who deals with this and that etc told them go forth and multiply.

Probably want to create mailining lists and then hey presto i am inundated with pain in the a... sales calls.

They drive you mad and you will get no business from this type of company just a dent in your bank balance.

Forward your own details to local estate agents then if they need a cc they may or may not call you But Dont Hand Any Cash Over! or Tell him you are willing to pay per enquire they get you and see what he says, probably goodbye.

John

[spindle]

dont bother......................sounds a bit like many other scams calendar/charity/etc

just want ur cash and dont do anything for it!

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys

I would strongly advise you not to part with any money for these promise of work companies.

I made the mistake once , another estate agent linked scam.

Cheers

Doug

[misterrartois]

thanks guys..yep,i was a bit suspicious i must admit.Will definitely tell them im not interested.
 Now to get shot of the yellow pages rep!

[Robert Watson]

Many years ago.
Year planer.
£1,300.
 
The guy was the first CLOSER I ever met, these guys are very good.
Now when I smell a closer, I back right off.
If you arrange to meet one of these guys, Make sure you leave cheque book etc elsewhere.
Rab.

[brights cleaning]

i live in blackpool and have heard of companies like this
its a scam
steer well clear
theres always a promise of work
tell them your so busy you cant cope with what you've allready got
they tend to stop calling then

[misterrartois]

hmmm theyve even given me the name of a contact in the estate agent company...lol...think i may have some fun with these guys....

[stevegunn]

Had one from the USA 2 weeks ago offering me big contracts in the North East!

[davep]

Just say your spent up until nexy year on advertising, they soon go

[Chris34]

or even better say "no thankyou" and put the phone down 

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys

Don't usually bother talking to these Scammers but had one a couple of weeks ago from the Carpet Cleaners Directory , or something like that.

Told him I didn't need any more work thanks, he than said could I recommend someone.

I said I thought you were supposed to be the directory to which he replied , 'it's always better to have a recommendation'.

None of these people are worth parting with your hard earned money for.

Cheers

Doug

[ollie]

steve gunn, was it a guy called Grant? he keeps ringing me.
thanks
ollie

[AquaMagic]

Ive had Grant on the phone too

Dene

[stevegunn]

Thats him Grant Hall