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10 More Common Sales Scams, Part Two of a Series …

I posted the following article earlier this week and it struck a nerve:

20 Common Sales Scams Observed by a Former Salesperson Who Sold Everything

Consider this one a sequel.

10 More Common Sales Scams That Scream “Rip-Off!”

Note: I have had personal experience with each and every one of the nonsense schemes as listed below. Not as a salesperson, but as a prospect who used to be a salesperson and knows better.

1. Your doorbell rings. A complete stranger, usually flashing a placard or wearing a uniform that appears official, solicits a donation or sale from you. For example, he or she mentions the end of your driveway is about to be painted for clarity (“for a one-time fee”), or attempts to sell you on a new alarm system. As you explain your lack of interest, a partner of said salesperson is wandering in your backyard and looking through your windows. The next day, your house has been broken into. This…