I got the yellow card in the mail too. I know there are people out there that get scared when they see signs like this one. My advise is always don't just look at the mail and react!. Read it twice and do a search on it if you are not sure. Also the first place to look for a company info is the Better Business Bureau. I did that with this company and they install water systems for house that don't have city water. This company had 45 complains in the last 3 years. They try to get you with a free water test at home. The way they advertise is deceiving, especially older people. Also, check for phone numbers that are registered as scam or telemarketers.
Actually received postcard stating
"WATER UPDATE
Unfortunately we have been unable to
contact you by phone or home visit.
Please contact us within next 72 hours.
302-544-7145"
Return Address reads
AWP
74 Southgate Blvd
New Castle, DE 19720
It is a scam - hands down. Sure sign is that it is addressed to "your first and last name" OR "current resident"
Also, I got this postcard and I live in a new development in rather rural setting - I have WELL WATER. I don't have any bills coming from any water company. Scam it is.
It is not a scam. It IS marketing. The products they sell are for water softening and I think filtering systems. The card clearly states it is not a utility company under their PA and NJ business license numbers.
Not every marketing piece is a SCAM. Some marketing pieces are better than others. Everyone who has a knee jerk reaction that it is a scam should try to be less hyperbolic.
It's not exactly 'clearly written' having tiny writing, pale and barely noticeable that gives the lic# in the two states then even lighter in color under that 'not a utility co' is hardly, 'clearly stated' .
They writing where it states that it is not an utility company is not clear and conspicuous as required by law, which makes it misleading advertising, which by the way, it's illegal.... Just a thought....