Leaflet distribution is one of the most effective ways to promote a business—when done correctly. Unfortunately, not all leaflet distribution companies operate fairly. Scam tactics, dishonest practices, and misleading claims can result in wasted money, poor results, and frustration for business owners who simply want their flyers delivered properly.

At GPS Leaflet Distribution, we’ve heard all the horror stories from customers who have been let down by untrustworthy companies. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the common scams and shady tactics used by some leaflet distributors, so you know what to watch out for and how to protect your investment.

1. “We Delivered Everything!” (But No One Actually Got a Leaflet)
   Some companies claim to have delivered your leaflets when, in reality, they’ve dumped them in bins, bushes, or even public recycling bins.

🚨 How to Spot This Scam:
❌ No customers mention receiving your leaflet.
❌ The distribution company refuses to provide GPS tracking or proof of delivery.
❌ Some companies will only send you a generic map without details of actual delivery times.

✅ How We Do It:
At GPS Leaflet Distribution, every delivery is GPS-tracked with timestamps, so you can see exactly where and when your leaflets were delivered.

2. Fake “Solo” Distribution – Your Leaflets Get Mixed with Others
   Many businesses pay extra for “solus” (solo) distribution, which means their leaflet is delivered on its own. However, some dishonest companies take multiple solus bookings at once, cramming 3-4 different leaflets through the same letterbox.

🚨 Why This is a Scam:
❌ Customers are paying a premium for a service they’re not getting.
❌ Your leaflet gets lost among other flyers, reducing response rates.
❌ It’s a clear breach of trust and professionalism.

✅ How We Do It:
When you book solus distribution with us, we guarantee your leaflet will be delivered on its own, as promised.

3. Overcharging & Fake Property Counts
   Some leaflet distribution companies inflate the number of properties in an area to charge you more. They claim to distribute to 10,000 homes, but in reality, the area may only contain 7,500 properties—meaning you’re overpaying for non-existent houses.

🚨 How to Spot This Scam:
❌ No official property data to back up their claims.
❌ Unclear distribution rounds with no breakdown of real addresses.
❌ A company that avoids giving specific numbers or coverage maps.

✅ How We Do It:
We use accurate, up-to-date property counts sourced from local councils, Royal Mail, and our own verified data. This ensures you’re only paying for real homes, not inflated numbers.

4. “Cheap” Distribution That’s Too Good to Be True
   Ever come across leaflet distributors offering ridiculously low prices? Be careful—if it’s too cheap, there’s a reason. These companies often:

❌ Hire untrained distributors who cut corners.
❌ Underpay staff, leading to rushed, careless deliveries.
❌ Dump leaflets instead of delivering them.

🚨 How to Protect Yourself:
💡 Ask for proof of delivery (GPS tracking).
💡 Check customer reviews and testimonials.
💡 Request a small test run before committing to a big campaign.

✅ How We Do It:
We offer fair, competitive pricing that reflects a genuine, high-quality service. Our distributors are fully trained, GPS-tracked, and monitored to ensure your campaign is delivered properly and professionally.

5. No Customer Support or Transparency
   Some companies take your money and disappear. Once your leaflets are “delivered,” they become impossible to contact, leaving you with no way to check if the job was done properly.

🚨 Warning Signs:
❌ No phone number or real contact details—just an email form.
❌ Avoiding questions when you ask for tracking or delivery proof.
❌ No office or physical location—just a vague website.

✅ How We Do It:
At GPS Leaflet Distribution, we provide full transparency:
📞 You can call or WhatsApp Jamie directly on 01642 946 946.
📍 We have a real presence in the areas we cover.
📊 Our GPS tracking system provides detailed delivery reports.

How to Choose a Reliable Leaflet Distribution Company
Before hiring a leaflet distributor, make sure to:
✔ Ask for GPS tracking or proof of delivery.
✔ Check reviews & testimonials from real customers.
✔ Confirm property counts match real, verifiable data.
✔ Avoid deals that seem “too cheap”—they’re often scams.
✔ Ensure the company has real contact details & support.

📍 We proudly serve: Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, Northallerton, Harrogate, Knaresborough & surrounding areas.

🚀 Want a leaflet distribution service you can actually trust?
📞 Call or WhatsApp Jamie on 01642 946 946 for professional, GPS-tracked leaflet delivery.

A common fault with local leaflet distribution companies is consistency & reliability

This is a growing concern for all types of businesses as other companies simply cannot provide a service by proving exactly where each flyer has been distributed. You then have the problems of missed roads, missed houses, only one side of the road has been covered and the dreaded telephone call from Mrs. Jones at number 9 kindly informing you that a box of your leaflets have been dumped in her hedge line.

Customers get 100% Peace of Mind when using our live GPS tracked leaflet distribution service

We, at GPS Leaflet Distribution have the solution. It’s total transparency, reliablityand our live GPS tracking application which is further backed up by our 6 years of experience, upto date property counts, precise mapping and live radio communication between our office, and all delivery staff on the ground; as sometimes we do get things wrong. For e.g. a distributor may deliver leaflets to a road already previously covered, but it’s no problem for us as each job is thoroughly monitored, it just takes a quick radio call to the distributor to inform them and to issue new instructions or tell them to have a look at the tracking.

PROPERTY COUNTS & MAPPING
By having up to date property counts for each area that we cover with mapping boundaries, this all corresponds with our tracking app and the number of leaflets we weigh.

LIVE GPS TRACKING
This is our main service, which proves exactly where each flyer is physically being delivered. Updating every 5 seconds, it ensures both sides of the roads are covered.

THOROUGH MONITORING
Without our expert mapping and GPS tracking, we couldn’t possibly monitor output. We do this because we’re 100% transparent and we know that it’s our reputation at stake.

For a free no obligation quote, please contact our sales team on 01642 946 946, or fill in our online quote form.

The simple question is, do you want your leaflets (or menus, magazines etc) delivered on time in the correct areas? YES!

Of course, we understand this all boils down to cost, but you’ve heard the old saying ‘pay peanuts, get monkeys’. Does that sound familiar? YES!

Why should you pay upfront, regardless of the price per 1000 and not know if your leaflets have been delivered? We don’t agree with this, so what we’re doing is doing the work upfront and getting paid upon completion. At the time of writing this post, GPS Leaflet Distribution is the only business in the North East of England that offers this service. It says a lot about us and our reputation.

So, if you want your leaflets delivering do not hesitate in contacting us on 01642 946 946. We’re not the cheapest. Cheap isn’t always better! If you pay peanuts, your leaflets will most probably go in a bin near you! If you want them delivering professionally and quickly, using GPSLD is a no brainer as we aim to deliver your leaflets first, then ask for the money owed… Can’t get any fairer than that can you?

Afterall, we’re a business like yourself at the end of the day, we have overheads.

Book early to avoid dissappointment! Contact the office on 01642 946 946.