These fiber optic people knocked on my door four times today…what’s going on?

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So earlier today, some people came to my door about fiber optic internet. I told them to come back later when my mom was home (I’m 16M). They came back, then again around 6 PM, and then one more time after we told them we weren’t interested. My aunt ended up answering the door and eventually shut it on them because they kept trying to talk.

Then, at 8 PM, they came back AGAIN. I opened the door and told them, “We don’t want whatever you’re selling. Please stop coming here.” They weren’t dressed in any kind of uniform—just regular clothes—and looked to be in their 20s. My family thinks it’s weird, and now I’m starting to worry. Should I be concerned?

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You should probably report this to your local police department.

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RobertWilliams said:
You should probably report this to your local police department.

I’m planning to if they come back again. I’m not sure what the police can do since they’re not here right now, though.

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@Alan
It’s more for safety, in case it’s a scam or if they’re checking the area for potential break-ins.

If it wasn’t the same person each time, it’s likely a group of solicitors. I’ve seen this happen before. They’re usually annoying but not dangerous. Still, better to be cautious.

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@RobertWilliams
Oh no, it was definitely the same people every time, which is why it felt sketchy. Thanks for the advice! If they come back, I’ll report it.

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I just say, “No thanks” or “Not interested” and close the door. Doesn’t matter what they’re saying after that. If they’re casing the place, all they’ll know is someone’s home, which they probably already figured.

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There’s no need to buy anything from a door-to-door salesperson. If you’re interested in fiber internet, it’s better to research and compare deals online or ask neighbors for recommendations.

Most of these folks are just trying to earn money, and some might even have been tricked into these jobs. Be polite but firm—“No, thank you” or “Not interested”—and shut the door.

If someone really wants fiber, they can look it up and sign up when it’s convenient.

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It’s possible these were different salespeople throughout the day, but the fact that they came back at 8 PM is ridiculous. Knocking on doors that late is usually against local rules, and it’s just plain inconsiderate.

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When our local fiber company came by, they always had marked vehicles, uniforms, and ID badges. They only came if there was a scheduled appointment.

Be cautious, and don’t open the door to strangers. You can speak loudly through the door if needed.

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Man, I wish we had fiber optic internet in my area. I’d love to have someone come by trying to sell it.

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Wes said:
Man, I wish we had fiber optic internet in my area. I’d love to have someone come by trying to sell it.

I actually signed up for fiber through a door-to-door guy. It’s cheaper and faster than what I had before. The upload speeds are amazing.

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Wes said:
Man, I wish we had fiber optic internet in my area. I’d love to have someone come by trying to sell it.

I want it too, but they seem so sketchy. Plus, my mom doesn’t trust them, so we’re not getting it. Oh well.

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Were they trying to sell you internet, or were they asking for permission to run cables to your house? When my area got fiber, the company needed permission to bring the cable up to my property.

If you already have fiber at your house, then they were probably just trying to sell the service. Could you share more details about what they said?

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@Juliana
They might’ve also been trying to locate utilities to avoid hitting anything when they install cables.

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When AT&T buried fiber in our area, they sent reps around to let us know when it was available. They were easy to spot since they had pamphlets, badges, and other materials. If these folks didn’t have anything like that, it does seem suspicious.