Possible scam alert

[first mate]

I have just had two gentleman dressed in hi-viz waistcoats knock at the door and ask if I had received this month's SE22 magazine. I replied that I had upon which they asked for my signiature as proof that I had received it.

I declined to give my signature.

Can anyone confirm if the request is kosher?

[DJKillaQueen]

It's not unusual for a council or a company to check that their material is being delivered. They pay for the deliveries so there's an interest in making sure they are delivered. The Hi-Viz jackets are what sound strange to me. Did the hi-viz jackets have Southwark Council written on them? And did they have ID. If they were legit they certainly would have had ID. Best to call Southwark Council to confirm if they had anyone in the area today. Also what were they asking you to sign? Did you read it?

[DonGee]

why would it need 2 men to obtain a signature - surely they would split up in order to cover the road/area quicker. It'd be interesting to know if this is legit.

[boomerang]

Why not contact SE22 mag and ask if they have contracted a company to undertake this task?? That way you'll know

[Festival Fair]

I run SE22 and I do ask them to do back checks if someone who usually gets the mag says they haven't received. Sorry if this has caused a problem but I do appreciate when people can confirm they got it. If you have any issues please feel free to email at Angela@semagazines.co.uk

[Alan Medic]

It needs two people to do that?

[first mate]

Hi Angels,

Thanks for replying. I guess what foxed me is that they were asking for a signature. I would have thought a simple check against my address would've sufficed? If they are professional then they would not fiddle the numbers.

[edcam]

They certainly should't be asking for a signature, no way.