Electricity Supply

[rov1200]

Currently we are with one of the big energy companies. But today a rep visited our house and said that we could cut this supplier out by dealing directly with his company which is directly attached to the electricity supplier. If we did this we would save money.

Unfornuately I was out at the time but my other half saw this guy who is returning tomorrow.

Is this a scam or a genuine deal? Has anyone else been approached by someone similar?

[buildersmate]

Come on, Rov.
Since when has anyone banging on the door peddling his services been the best value? Best value comes from direct comparison between suppliers - not one salesman's opinion.
Use the comparison websites - for example uswitch of similar.

[Postdog]

And if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

If you need to change, try one of the various websites.

[rov1200]

Personally I was not interested in changing and would tell him so if he came today but it seemed so unusual I wonder if there was a scam involved. In our area its not been unknown for so called reps of the water compamy to knock on your door pretending you have a leak while the accomplice gets through the back door and rifles your belongings.

Just curious that's all.

[alavahalf]

If someone is out walking the streets and banging on doors...I can assure you it's not for your benefit.

If he does come back...he will try to baffle you with figures and tarrifs... all resulting in pointing out, that you are paying too much with your current supplier....and you will save ���s by joining the supplier he is representing...

As BM say's...use the comparison sites...uswitch..moneysupermarket...there's plenty to compare .Just search for ''cheap..fuel,,supply,,''
You only have to enter ..your post code..how much you spend at present, and which method you will pay by .
You have already got a computer in front of you, so enter those details.
Only then will you find the best supplier...
Do it now, and if the rep returns...you can point out that he is wrong..because you have already found out independently,who is giving the best rate.

...One more thing...lock your back door..!

[rov1200]

I'm quite aware of these comparison websites and I changed by supplier last year through this method. After saying he would come back today he never did.

What went through my head would be him getting the bank details after agreeing to his deal and what he could do with those if he was dishonest.