A strange visitor

Let’s give Deb a break. She made a poor decision and she told us. Let’s just give her positive advice on how to deal with it. I doubt she’ll be asking a stranger in again.

My advice would be to
1. Call Judy and find out if this person was even known.
2, Inform the police of a possible scammer/thief.
3. Don’t go to church tomorrow, until she knows more.
4. Get a ring doorbell and a security system. They’re worth every penny.
 

Debodun I do not think what you did was wrong. I can sometimes get caught up in the moment trying to help what I perceive as someone in need. I see nothing wrong with that at all. Unfortunately there are people in this world that pray on good people with good intentions. These types of people make it hard for good people to do good things for others. I have to keep that in mind. I will not lessen myself as a defense against these evil spirited people but I must be vigilant and careful. Please be careful.
 
SeaBreeze said:
What's your take on this Deb??
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I think my visitor was a flake. I wouldn't have let her in except she mentioned Judy by name. I couldn't make this up if I tried! What bothered me is that I took the trouble to look up Judy's number thinking the woman would go home and call, but then asked to use my phone. Also, wanting me to deliver something in a plastic bag for her. SHEESH!!!
 
Christ.....your brave Deb , .....and you were lucky , by the sounds of it....
Don’t risk things like that .......it’s not worth being too nice ........stay safe x
 
I can see my front door from my 3rd bedroom window..and I won’t answer it unless I know who it is.....no way.......I feel more vulnerable now, with looking after my husbands security as well ,it worries me .........but glad to say , I live in a safe cul de sac , with lovely neighbours .....
 
I've always had a storm door at our houses, so, nobody could get in unless I opened it. Maybe you could have one installed, Deb.

If you're not familiar with a storm door, it's a door that's made of glass and usually has a screen attached to half of it. This is a 2nd door that's installed in front of your regular door.
 
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May I ask...why do you still have Judy's number? If I were her, I'd be blocking your number from contacting me anymore. The sale was final, you own her old home. It's a done deal.

IMO, this woman was scouting your home for valuables. Please be careful, the next time someone comes around and...make sure you lock your house tight if leaving it.
 
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Gary O' said:
Most definitely

The package ploy
The bogus 'call'
The feigning mental skills
The looking around (it's called casing)

It's not over
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This⬆️ Exactly this⬆️ @debodun please do call the police and make a report. She was only connected for one second and wandering around your house? The rest of the call was bogus. She was "casing the joint" and looking for things on which to practice the five-finger discount.

Do. Not. Ever. Do. This. Again. If you feel the need to be helpful, then offer to make the call for the stranger and have them wait outside. You know, outside your locked door. If you ever get a cell phone, do not under any circumstances hand them your phone to make a call. That's a swell way to get your phone hacked, which, in turn, will allow them to also hack your computer.

Also, do call Judy if you haven't already. Crap happens in small towns, too. Crap happens everydamwhere, and nowhere is it written that you're exempt from crap happening to you.
 
I remember a couple of decades ago, there were several gypsies in various neighborhoods that would split up at a house. Two would come to the front door and distract the owner while the other two would go in the back door and steal things. Deb, did you notice anything missing or did you have your eye on her the whole time?

This one sounds a little different. Sounds like she came in to look around to see if there was anything she wanted, left, and may return when you're gone if she saw anything to take. Definitely get the police involved. Maybe ask them to get some fingerprints. They don't charge for that.
The police may have other reports in the neighborhood. They need to know.

Set up a security system and lock up when you leave.
 
I don't think Judy is involved. I think the intruder did her homework, knew the house just sold, found out the seller's name was "Judy", maybe found it in her mailbox, acted like she knew "Judy", acted like she called her (police confirmed she was only on the phone a couple of seconds), continued with fake chatting, while she scanned the house for valuables. Fill out a police report.
 
Could be the woman was mentally challenged and had something for Judy in a plastic bag. The police coming to take fingerprints is a bit of wishful thinking at this point. The first thing the police will ask is did you know this person. Next they'll ask, have you contacted the former owner. Sadly this isn't an episode of Columbo.
 
Deb, I agree with others, get a ring type camera. If you don't have a phone for it, get one.

I too agree you don't have to answer your door. Don't let anyone in. Be cautious if anything like this happens again. It's OK to be considered rude.
 

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