Recent reports have surfaced about unscrupulous door-to-door durian sellers in Singapore exploiting residents by selling overpriced durians. These sellers target homeowners, opening the durians on the spot and then pressuring them into buying the fruit at exorbitant prices.
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Residents have shared experiences where durian vendors, often appearing friendly and convincing, arrive at their doorsteps offering to sell what they claim are high-quality durians at low prices. Once the homeowner shows interest, the vendor quickly opens multiple durians, making it difficult for the resident to refuse the purchase. The prices quoted for these durians are significantly higher than market rates, leaving many feeling cheated and coerced.
The tactics employed by these sellers have raised alarm among the community, with calls for greater consumer protection and regulatory oversight. There has been no official response or action taken by the authorities to address this issue yet.
Consumers are advised to be cautious and avoid engaging with door-to-door durian sellers. Instead, they should purchase durians from reputable sources, such as established fruit stalls and supermarkets, where prices are transparent and quality is assured.
As the situation develops, the community hopes for swift intervention from authorities to prevent further exploitation and ensure fair trade practices are upheld in Singapore.
