Information from OCSO

I got this from the OCSO, hope it helps..... Dave

Some recommended best practices and preventive measures are:
If you agree to participate, never allow a stranger into your home without verification of credentials and verification from the organization.
If you agree to participate, the preferred method would be a public place such as a restaurant or a library.
Always have another adult present with you the entire time. Never do an interview alone.
Always have a charged phone readily available.
Always verify by calling the organization by calling the number for that organization and not an individual cell phone.
Always check the credentials and if possible make a photo copy. If no photo copier is available, then a camera or camera phone may be used.
Be aware of credentials that appear to be home made.
Terminate any further action if the surveyor has no identification or refuses to provide it.
Inspect and carefully read any documents that you are requested to sign. The decision to sign or agree to anything is yours and your only.
If at anytime you decide the survey or product presentation is not professional or what was initially advertised, terminate it immediately.
Always keep valuables out of plain view, and keep all room doors closed. Do not allow anyone to wander your home alone.
Never consume alcohol with a stranger in your home, and never leave any drinks or open food unattended or near a stranger in your home.
Always write down the vehicle description including tag down.
Request the researcher not bring any bags, brief cases or computer bags in. Request they only bring in documents needed and if a computer is needed, the case be left outside.
Report suspicious activity immediately to your local law enforcement agency, and remember; The decision to participate or continue an interview is yours and yours only.