I'm pretty sure it was MoneySavingExpert with the words in full, so I don't know how I could have imagined a whole word that wasn't there.

But I was a bit disoriented by the whole thing, so I am starting to doubt myself now, and don't have photographic evidence.

MSE do utterly refute that they cold-call, either alone, or in association with anyone else, so he shouldn't have been referencing them or displaying anything suggesting he was affiliated with them.

I'm sure Mr. Saffron will get to the bottom of whether EE were in the area.

If they weren't, it's even creepier, as whoever it was was definitely up to no good, and may have been planning to burgle.

Hey, interesting article from the Express back in January - sounds suspiciously similar!

https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/18...

The member of the public had a visitor displaying both EE and MSE logos, and claiming to be testing internet speeds

I presume you don't have a ring doorbell or similar obviously.
You asked it they went to your neighbours?

No, I don't have a video doorbell. And don't know if they also went to the neighbours - who wouldn't typically be home at that time anyway. One definitely doesn't have a video doorbell. I'm not sure about the other.

In reply to a post by TLM:

No, I don't have a video doorbell. And don't know if they also went to the neighbours - who wouldn't typically be home at that time anyway. One definitely doesn't have a video doorbell. I'm not sure about the other.

May be worth canvassing as many property as you can, fanning out from your property as they wouldn't have just visited you. May be you have a local Facebook page?

Edited by PCJM40 (Wed 17-Jul-24 10:18:14)

In reply to a post by TLM:

I'm pretty sure it was MoneySavingExpert with the words in full, so I don't know how I could have imagined a whole word that wasn't there.

It's definitely Money Expert. They work on behalf of EE.

https://ee.co.uk/help/profile/manage/ee-door-to-door

MoneySavingExpert confirmed a while ago when "Money Expert" last hit the press that they don't do anything that involves door to door sales.

Not quite "definitely" JOhn, though I agree with the bulk of your post.

Showing proof of ID is not necessarily proof of representation. Easily forged especially if only flashed for a few moments. As is the clothing.

I wouldn't trust any such person. Particularly for a speedtest at the doorstep using the resident's wifi. As you and we all know, such a speed test proves nothing.

This is a very old technique where the rep is technically not selling anything so can legally say that, but is asking for permission to make a referral. With the usual receipt of a referral fee from the principal resulting.

This is dreadful... just shows how low EE and BT are prepared to sink.
This sort of door to door "selling" really should be banned and the staff that do it can only really expect abuse... what on earth do BT and EE think they are doing? It is bound to cause scammers to try and exploit this sort of activity.

I really think complaints to Trading Standards are in order.

Andrew (aka MrSaffron) has kindly been able to clarify for me that EE were in the area, so it's likely them.

I still think the guy displayed a MoneySavingExpert badge, and NOT the similarly-named Money Expert, but I don't have video evidence to prove it.

Edited by TLM (Wed 17-Jul-24 19:09:15)

In reply to a post by TLM:

Andrew (aka MrSaffron) has kindly been able to clarify for me that EE were in the area, so it's likely them.

I still think the guy displayed a MoneySavingExpert badge, and NOT the similarly-named Money Expert, but I don't have video evidence to prove it.

You wouldn't be the 1st to confuse the 2 logos and won't be the last.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2019/07/had-a...

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/mobiles/no-more-ju...

A quote from the MSE page above

MoneySavingExpert.com will never, ever, EVER cold call you.

MoneySavers often tell us they've had cold callers on their doorstep claiming to represent MSE.

These people are NOTHING to do with us. We're a consumer help website, here to fight your corner. We don't in any way, shape or form take part in – or even endorse – the practice of cold calling.

Here's a post from just this week (though I think it might be you 😂)

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6541...

Send a message to Money Expert themselves and ask if they were in your area?