Photo by FILEArticle contentRCMP are investigating several complaints in the New Minas area of people aggressively trying to force their way into homes, saying they are there for attic insulation inspections.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn social media, there are reports that two people have been going to homes in Kentville, New Minas and surrounding areas and saying they are with a home service company and there to do an insulation inspection in the attic.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOne poster on Facebook said an individual rattled the knob of the locked door of their home and tried to open it by pushing on it with their shoulder. The person had no ID, the anonymous poster said.Article contentOthers recounted similar experiences and described the door-knockers as being aggressive in their pitch to check the attic.Article contentOne post said the person at the door had a binder and identified themselves.Article contentPolice were called by some posters about their interactions.Article contentRCMP had no information Wednesday.Article contentIn June, police in Fredericton issued a scam alert about similar circumstances. The force said in a Facebook post that it had received reports of what it termed “a new scam targeting homeowners in our area.”Article contentIt said people were going door to door offering free attic inspections. Once inside, they claimed to find issues like mold or faulty insulation and showed homeowners photos of an attic as “proof.” They then called a supervisor who happened to be nearby and homeowners were pressured to sign up for costly repairs and asked for a cheque up front.Article contentPolice said in their notice that homeowners can protect themselves by:Article contentNever allowing unsolicited contractors into your home.Not succumbing to pressure to make on-the-spot decisions or payments.Always asking for credentials and verifying with the company directly.Reporting suspicious activity to police immediately.Article content
Kings County RCMP called about aggressive door-to door insulation inspectors
