Several residents have recently received a document titled 'Updated Directory Boissy-l’Aillery', featuring blue, white, and red colors. This document does not originate from the town hall or any state service. It is an advertisement for a Parisian commercial company. The brochure itself acknowledges this in very small print at the bottom of the page: it 'has no link' with official administrative services.
The town hall urges vigilance due to several factors: very high fees indicated in small print (call-out fee €66.64, door opening €587.40, pipe cleaning €991.46, high-pressure unblocking €1,879.49), significant surcharges (+100% on weekdays between 7 PM and 6 AM, weekends, and public holidays, and +200% on December 24th, 25th, and January 1st), and the use of premium-rate 08 99 numbers (€0.80 or €2.99 per minute plus call cost) for various services, including 'doctor at home' or 'veterinary emergency'. Furthermore, the numerous listed professions (plumber, locksmith, electrician, roofer, etc.) all redirect to the same three phone numbers.
In response to these abusive practices, the town hall advises using known local artisans and professionals or seeking advice from neighbors. It is recommended to request multiple written quotes before any intervention, except in absolute emergencies. In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial the official, free numbers: 15 (SAMU), 17 (police/gendarmerie), 18 (firefighters), 112 (European emergencies), 114 (by SMS). For an on-call doctor in the evening or on weekends, the number is 116 117. Victims of abusive practices are encouraged to report the incident on signal.conso.gouv.fr.
