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To help, we've designed a free-to-print; Trading Standards approved "no cold callers" sign. While the printout is colour, it's designed for easy printing in black and white too.

Standard version 2

It's a criminal offence 

Recent guidance we've had from Trading Standards says ignoring a sticker may be a criminal offence under the Consumer Protection From Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. While untested in court, it's been agreed by a QC so we've added this to our sign. If they knock when they shouldn't, there can be no argument.

Where to stick it?

The best place is on your front door, but as it's a printout, the colour may run. Tape over the small one, or put it in a clear plastic folder and stick that. Or if you’ve glass doors, stick it on the inside to protect from the elements.

Letterbox version

When we polled MoneySavers, a huge 42% said charities think no cold caller signs don't apply to them. 
If you don't want them either, we have special MSE No Cold Caller signs. If they knock and you open the door, just point at the sign before politely closing it. Note though, these aren't Trading Standards approved, as they aren't traders.

Get the MSE sign:

·                     Including charities

·                     Incl religious groups

·                     Both charities & religious groups

As Trading Standards says, it's a criminal offence for traders (not charities/religious groups) to ignore cold calling signs under the regulations on our sign. If they persist, complain to the company and to Trading Standards.

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In 2010, after pressure from Consumer Focus and Trading Standards, the big six energy companies agreed their sales people would not knock on doors with 'no cold caller' signs.