The Winnipeg Police Service has issued a public advisory after an incident of a man claiming to be from MTS.

It happened Thursday evening, December 13, 2018, in Transcona. A 46-year-old woman contacted police and reported that a man knocked on her door around 7:45 pm and said he was from MTS and asked to go inside. The woman refused the man entry and told him she was not interested. The man left without incident.

Police say that when they checked with Bell MTS they were told that the company did not have anyone canvassing in the area.

The man who showed up at the door was wearing a jacket with ‘MTS’ embroidered on it. He is described as Black, about 35 years old and standing 5’4″ tall.

Police say that anyone who is coming to your door, that works for a legitimate business, should have identification indicating the business or organization they represent.

The WPS issued the following crime prevention tips:

• Only allow pre-scheduled service providers into your home.
• Always ask to see identification before answering any questions. All legitimate salespersons/repair persons will have clearly visible identification and will produce it when asked.
• If a person requests to enter your residence and is unable to provide proper identification, or makes you feel uncomfortable or uncertain, do not allow that person to enter your residence.
• Don’t feel obligated to invite people you don’t know into your home even if they provide a form of identification, speak to them through your front door.
• Never give personal information to anyone not invited to your home or show them any documents with information about you or your accounts. If there are forms to be filled out, take them to be read at your own leisure. You can return them at a later date.
• If they’re trying to sell you something new, and you are unsure or comfortable, just tell them “no” at your doorstep. If a person continues to pressure you after you’ve asked them to leave (whether they’re inside or outside your home), call the police.
• If they claim to be sent by an existing utility company, leave the person outside and call that company to confirm they have employees in the area. If you are unsure about the company, search them on the internet.
• Always take time to consider what is being offered and advise you will be in contact after considering it. Reputable businesses will avoid high-pressure sales tactics. You don’t have to decide right on the spot. Reputable canvassers will provide contact information for you to follow up and make appointments at a future date.
• If you’re just not sure — say no thanks and close the door.
• Report all suspicious activity to police.

Police say that they are investigating the incident and ask anyone with information that might help investigators to call 204-986-6219.

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