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Consumers warned about door-to-door salesman

A man holding a briefcase. Photo by Nick White / Mood Board / Rex Features

CALGARY – Service Alberta is warning consumers against dealing with a door-to-door salesman who may be operating in the province.

Lloyd Schell runs a water filtration company called Vin Water Systems, and was convicted in September of operating without a direct selling licence.

He was fined $1,000 and ordered to pay $1,500 restitution.

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He has also been banned for 15 years from door-to-door sales by Consumer Protection B.C.

Service Alberta warns consumers not to enter direct sales contracts with Schell.

Anyone who bought items from him can file a complaint.

Door-to-door sellers in Alberta must be licensed by the provincial government. Consumers can cancel a direct selling contract within 10 days and must receive a refund within 15 days of cancellation.

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You can read Service Alberta’s Dealing with Door-to-Door Sales tips (pdf) for more information about your rights.

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