Attention, Prenzlau! Beware of dubious electricity contract offers!

Attention, Prenzlau! Beware of dubious electricity contract offers!

There are currently reports circulating in Prenzlau about unwanted doorstep visits in which unknown people try to sell electricity contracts. Reading about people affected locally raises concerns and creates uncertainty because these door-to-door sales are anything but trustworthy. A resident from Georg-Dreke-Ring was surprised when a young man without any identification showed up at his door and offered him contracts from an electricity provider. The Nordkurier reports that the local Wohnbau Prenzlau emphatically emphasizes that such visits were not carried out on behalf of the company.

Wohnbau Prenzlau has made it clear that it will not send representatives to contract negotiations. Tenants conclude their electricity contracts independently of their rental agreement and can choose providers that suit them. If you want to be on the safe side, you should insist on having ID cards shown. Employees at Wohnbau Prenzlau are easy to recognize; they often wear orange jackets and have ID cards. Unannounced visits to complete the contract are definitely not part of the readings that usually take place when changing apartments or at set times.

Beware of dubious providers

But what should you do if you come across such a doorstep representative? The Lower Saxony Consumer Center warns against being taken by surprise. The intermediaries often pose as employees of local municipal utilities and claim to help customers get better rates. In doing so, they put those affected under pressure by coming up with stories such as an imminent change for the entire apartment building.

Another trick is that in some cases new contracts are foisted on without the consumer really noticing. Damage limitation is easy: If you have an unwanted contract in your mailbox, you should act quickly. An energy contract must be confirmed in writing by both the provider and the consumer, and if it unexpectedly arrives in the mailbox, you usually have 14 days to cancel.

How to react correctly

If the contract is really undesirable, there are clear steps: As the Verwerbezentrale notes, the revocation must be submitted in writing to the contractual partner, if necessary by letter or email. You don't have to give a reason, and simply returning the goods is not enough to cancel the contract. The key is to submit everything properly and according to the specifications in order to prevent later complications.

In summary, the situation in Prenzlau requires a good hand and, above all, vigilance from the citizens. If you are not sure, you should always ask for ID if in doubt and be well informed about unsolicited contract offers so as not to experience any unpleasant surprises.