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Jaydigriz
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How to check door to door caller genuine?

Contacted at door by Virgin sales rep, full kit is and Virgin marked vehicle so presume genuine. 

However concerned at giving details dealing in person gave contact details would think about it and was left with card.

card however has Vimeo code that didn’t work and only a mobile number rather than Virgin contact number.

i know virgin do have field sales reps, our area recently upgraded and I belog his US probably genuine but how do you actually check. Called virgin broadband sales and they couldn’t tell me but said would call back.

Must be done way of checking validity ?


  • Jaydigriz wrote:

    Must be done (some) way of checking validity ?


    Various posters have raised exactly that question after being contacted by a VM field sales representative

    One of the Forum Team (VM staff who support this forum) can always check that out for you.. One of them will contact you via this thread in the next day or so, however as we are in the long holiday weekend it could take a bit longer than usual for them to contact you.

    However, even if that person was genuine I would still give a word of warning.

    There have been a number of posts on this forum from people who have found that a special deal or offer made by a VM field rep somehow fails to actually appear on the bill they eventually receive.

    Also, if there is an issue, say with a delay with your VM installation there does sometimes seem to be difficulties when you go direct to VM customer services to get things sorted.

    Such issues could be due to poor communication between the VM reps in the field and the relevant VM teams back in the office or possibly because the sales guys' main concern is making a sale rather than making sure the customer is totally satisfied once their VM package is up and running.

    Coenoby

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    coenoby
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    Jaydigriz wrote:

    Must be done (some) way of checking validity ?


    Various posters have raised exactly that question after being contacted by a VM field sales representative

    One of the Forum Team (VM staff who support this forum) can always check that out for you.. One of them will contact you via this thread in the next day or so, however as we are in the long holiday weekend it could take a bit longer than usual for them to contact you.

    However, even if that person was genuine I would still give a word of warning.

    There have been a number of posts on this forum from people who have found that a special deal or offer made by a VM field rep somehow fails to actually appear on the bill they eventually receive.

    Also, if there is an issue, say with a delay with your VM installation there does sometimes seem to be difficulties when you go direct to VM customer services to get things sorted.

    Such issues could be due to poor communication between the VM reps in the field and the relevant VM teams back in the office or possibly because the sales guys' main concern is making a sale rather than making sure the customer is totally satisfied once their VM package is up and running.

    Coenoby

  • Kain_W's avatar
    Kain_W
    Forum Team (Retired)

    Hi Jaydigriz,

    Thanks for your post and welcome to the community.

    Apologies for any uncertainty with our sales rep, so we can investigate this for you I've dropped you a PM.

    The message will appear within the purple envelope icon.

    Regards,

    • frankchambers's avatar
      frankchambers
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      Hello Kain

      Can I check a door to door caller as well?  I've set up a meeting tomorrow (15 Jun) afternoon, so it's short notice!

      Thanks,   Frank Chambers

      • Adri_G's avatar
        Adri_G
        Forum Team (Retired)

        Hey frankchambers, thanks for the reply and sorry for the slow responses as I can see the door caller should have visited yesterday or today 16/6?

        As Kain is already looking into this for you are you we'd advise to message them back privately and check this one out - however please let us know how things went and if you've spoken with the sales person so far?

        Let us know how you get on and if you need more help, cheers.

    • Dickyash67's avatar
      Dickyash67
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      Hi Kain

      I have had similar call and want to verify the rep credentials. I have employee number, rep I'd number but could all be false. 

      • Kath_P's avatar
        Kath_P
        Forum Team

        Hi Dickyash67, 

        Thanks for taking the time to contact us via the Community. It's lovely having you on board with us in the Forums.

        We can certainly advise if an employee is infact one. I have sent you a direct message to allow us to get some details from you in a private space. If you are using a PC/Laptop then you can just click on the little ✉ at the top right-hand side of the page to access your inbox. If you are on a mobile/tablet device then instead click on the little circle icon in the top right then select 'Messages'. 😊

        Thanks, 

  • Hi, I also need to check if a door caller was genuine. I've signed up to receive tv and broadband, and given over personal details in the process and am apparently supposed to wait for an email. Having thought about it I'm now concerned!

    • Carley_S's avatar
      Carley_S
      Forum Team

      Hi richmcla 

      Welcome to the community forums 

      Sorry to hear of your concerns. Do you have your paperwork copy and if so, can you provide the salesman/employee ID and I'll check the systems at our side. 

      • richmcla's avatar
        richmcla
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        Hi @Carley_S I'm afraid I don't have a paperwork copy, I just have a virgin media card with this name and mobile number.

  • Thank you for joining me on private message richmcla 

    Glad we were able to get this all confirmed for you today to ease any doubt you may have had. 

    Once you have your account all set up at our side, please let us know if you have any further issues or have any questions at all. We'll be here to help on the community forums if needed :). 

    • Kath_P's avatar
      Kath_P
      Forum Team

      Hi jalev23, 

      Thanks for your post and welcome to the Forums. It's great having you on board with us in the Community.

      Can you expand further on your query for us please? 

      We will be able to help further once we know what the issue is. 

      Many thanks,