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The city of Pointe-Claire is warning citizens to be wary of door-to-door peddlers who try to gain entry into homes by claiming they are doing inspections on behalf of the city.

”According to the information we have received, people are going door-to-door offering inspection services and claiming they have been referred by the city, which is not the case,” said city spokesperson Marie-Pier Paquette-Séguin.

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“The health and safety of residents matter to us,” she added.

The city said “it has not authorized a private company to perform equipment inspections inside homes located within its territory.

“As a safety measure, we recommend that you do not let strangers into your home for any reason whatsoever.”

“When the city must visit your home, we follow a strict process in order to ensure that the work is performed by a city employee at a time agreed upon with the owner,” the city website noted.

“Also, our employees always carry proper identification as staff at the city of Pointe-Claire.”

The city is also reminding residents that a peddling or solicitation permit is required for all door-to-door sales of goods and services.

“An inspector can also visit your home to confirm if a private company has the required permit to carry out its activities in the city.”

For more information, contact the city’s Inspection- Public Security Dept. at 514-630-1234.

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