How to handle “This sounds like a scam” at the door
Skepticism is the right instinct — reward it instead of fighting it, and you become the trustworthy one.
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Raj has been burned or warned before. Pushing harder confirms his fear. The move is to slow down, agree with his caution, and hand him control.
3 reframes that work
1Agree with the skepticism
“Honestly, you should be skeptical — plenty of door-knockers aren’t legit. Here’s my badge and the local office number, call it.”
Validating his guard lowers it faster than any pitch.
2Hand over control
“No commitment, no card today — I just want to leave you info and let you look us up.”
Removing pressure removes the scam signal.
3Localize and prove
“We did the Hendersons’ place two doors down last week — ask them about us before you decide anything.”
Verifiable, local proof beats any claim you make about yourself.
What not to do
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Don’t get defensive or rush — urgency and pressure are exactly the scam signals he’s watching for.