eWYLIE January 19, 2007
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Wylie Police Warn of Illegal Solicitations
The Wylie Police Department (WPD) would like to warn local businesses of a possible illegal solicitation scam. Since Thursday, WPD has received several calls from local businesses of what could be deemed as “shady” activity. Reports have that four people (three males and one female) are approaching local businesses and saying that they represent a company or government entity. The people in question inform the business that they are not in compliance with some type of regulation and that they need to purchase a poster for placement in their business to become in compliance. The people then ask for a credit or debit card to swipe for payment. WPD expect that this might also be part of an identity theft scheme. The group is dressed in blue business suits and driving a black Hyundai with Florida license plate. If someone fitting this description comes to your business, please contact the Wylie Police Department at 972.442.8171. In addition, WPD would like to remind local businesses that any person going door-to-door is supposed to have a solicitor’s permit from the Police Department. Correction: The City would like to clarify that a solicitation permit is not required for door-to-door solicitation of businesses; however it is required for residential door-to-door solicitation. More information can be found in Chapter 82 “PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS” of the City of Wylie - Code of Ordinances.
Wylie Chamber Reschedules Annual Banquet
The Wylie Chamber of Commerce has postponed its Annual Banquet, which was scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2007, due to the threat of inclement weather for this weekend and a concern for the safety of those who would be attending. The Banquet has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 17, 2007, at 6:30 pm at Southfork Ranch. The Chamber would like to apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Wylie Chamber of Commerce at 972.442.2804 or info@wyliechamber.org.
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