A retail energy marketer's permit to solicit door-to-door in Connellsville, PA (southeast of Pittsburgh) has been pulled due to complaints over the sales tactics, TribLive reports.

Complaints alleged that the peddlers, "tried to represent themselves as working for West Penn Power," TribLive reports. Among those who received door-to-door sales call was the Connellsville Police Chief

The marketer was selling service from Constellation Energy. Constellation has suspended the independent agents in question while it looks into the matter.

"We sincerely apologize for the distress this may have caused and are looking into the matter. Constellation is deeply committed to bringing our customers the best service available. All of the independent agents hired by our vendors receive comprehensive training. We and our vendors expect sales agents to follow the highest degree of behavior and compliance with local and state regulations," Constellation said in a statement.

See TribLive for more

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