Attorney General Bill Sorrell filed a lawsuit on September 24 against Matthew Terry who sells meat door-to-door in northwestern Vermont. The complaint alleges that Mr. Terry violated Vermont’s Consumer Protection Act. Mr. Terry misled consumers about the price-per-pound and cut of the meat. He did not provide notice to consumers of their right to cancel and did not return calls from individuals seeking to cancel. Additionally, Mr. Terry did not have the necessary licenses in Vermont.
“Vermont consumers have been targeted with aggressive door-to-door marketing” said Attorney General Sorrell. “The disclosure, cancellation, and licensing laws are designed to protect consumers in these high-pressure situations. They need to be followed.”
The Attorney General urges consumers to be careful prior to purchasing items from door-to-door salespeople. He also advises consumers of their three-day right to cancel home solicitation sales. If you believe you have been scammed by a door-to-door salesperson, please contact the Consumer Assistance Program at 1-800-649-2424 or 802-656-3183 or visit the website at www.uvm.edu/consumer.
Source: VT AG Sept 25, 2014