Cary Officials: Be Wary of Energy Solicitors

Village of Cary officials recently issued a reminder urging residents to be cautious when approached by solicitors.

All solicitors must register with the village, but can only be denied a license for violating provisions of the solicitor ordinance or being convicted of a felony within five years of applying for the license, they said.

"One of the provisions of the solicitor ordinance is that a solicitor may not approach a residence that has a 'No Solicitors Invited' sign posted at the main entrance to the residence," the alert said, adding that the signs are available at the village hall and Cary Police Department.

Residents should contact the Cary Police Department at 847-639-2341 to report solicitors who are violating a local ordinance, "so that enforcement action can be taken and the solicitor license may be revoked for the individual."

If residents receive a solicitation, they are advised against providing any account numbers so as not to experience an unwanted change in their service providers.

"Only provide this type of information to a solicitor if you are interested in changing your current service," the notice said.

To file a complaint about a misleading solicitation, residents are encouraged to contact the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). Formal complaints can be filed electronically, by mail or by calling the ICC at 800-524-0795.