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The Anne Arundel County Police Department has received information about numerous Facebook posts referencing a salesperson selling children’s books in Pasadena and Glen Burnie. Some of the posts suggest the person is only posing as a salesperson and that your children's safety is at risk.

The Intelligence Unit has investigated this claim and found it to be FALSE. They have identified a legitimate business that employs independent contractors, usually college students, to sell educational books, software and website subscriptions in a direct marketing door-to-door method.

Although the salesperson may appear to be pushy and may ask questions about children, this is a known sales tactic and there is nothing to indicate any type of scam or criminal activity.

Here are some suggestions when dealing with door-to-door solicitors:

1) You can advise the salesperson it’s a "no sale" and to leave your property.

2) If they fail to leave, call 911 to report a trespassing complaint.

3) For yoru safety, never allow any unknown person into your home.

4) Keep your door locked. Converse through the door or through a window.

5) If the salesperson wants to leave informational material or a business card, have them leave it outside and retrieve it at a later, safer time.

6) Have your cordless or cellular phone with you anytime you do answer the door.

7) You may also contact the Better Business Bureau at: http://greatermd.bbb.org/Business-Complaints/
or at 410.347.3990 if dissatisfied with a business' practices.