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Published March 06, 2009

Consumers alerted about high-pressure sales tactics chat

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Honest l.
Alexandria, MN     03/10/2009 9:13 PM

That's good to know, and it's great that the Todd County Sheriff's office is on top of things like that. As a salesman, I get upset when I hear of stories like this because people and tactics like this seem to put a dark cloud over all of us.

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Mark G.
Osakis, MN     03/10/2009 7:51 PM

The Todd Co sales people were selling electric adjustable beds, after the elderly couple called their company inquiring about the beds. Scams happen every where almost daily, but the Todd Co Sheriff's Office is diligent about issuing news releases more so than other agencies which is why it looks like they are happening more in Todd.

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Steve H.
Hoffman, MN     03/10/2009 10:21 AM

yeah - those girl scouts' strong-arm tactics are getting out of hand!

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J M.
Alexandria, MN     03/10/2009 12:14 AM

Maybe you shouldnt ever leave the house Domald

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Honest l.
Alexandria, MN     03/09/2009 8:41 PM

Those cookies really do sell themselves. Also, why does it seem like all of these scams happen in Todd county? Is there something to this story that we're not being told, or am I missing something completely?

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LandoverBaptist.co m.
Alexandria, MN     03/09/2009 6:44 PM

Girl Scout Cookies.

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Steve H.
Hoffman, MN     03/09/2009 1:39 PM

I agree - it would be helpful to know what they are sellingl

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j l.
Fargo, ND     03/09/2009 1:20 PM

I would like to know what they were selling, I too know a little about rude in home sales people.

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Domald A.
Alexandria, MN     03/09/2009 1:18 PM

Times are gettin bad, very bad.Everbody is in danger, not only the elderly. play it safe, do not admit anyone into your home you do not know.Bad things happen all the time everwhere, noboby is safe anymore. BE CAREFUL !

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