Just had a stranger knock on our door, from Russia..mid 20's...we let her in

RFW said:
I believe that involves social engineering. It's a lot of work. Not something you can do in 15 mins unless you already have enough background info on the target.
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Fine. You do you. This kind of thing only happens to other people. We are all other people.
 

Georgiagranny said:
Fine. You do you. This kind of thing only happens to other people. We are all other people.
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I just think that this kind of thing needs a bit more explanation than just "give someone your phone for 15 minutes and your bank account will be hacked." What little info you gave here is vague and the thing about having access to a phone equals access to the laptop linked to it is just plain wrong, not to mention how much time it takes to "copy everything". I felt the need to correct this as it is not feasibly realistic under the condition stated by the OP.
 
Georgiagranny said:
This is just one of many examples. For heaven's sake, please don't bury your head in the sand.

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Now that's a better explanation. You could have led with that. In this case, they're talking about a perpetrator installing a malware on your phone. As of now, on IOS, installing anything will require you to input your password/PIN by default. On Android, the same feature can be turned on for extra protection and even if they sideload their own app, it won't allow you to do that by default. I'm not saying it is impenetrable but it sure isn't as easy as you said. More difficult if you have common sense.

And I'm sure it's not hard to notice when they are fidgeting with your phone and not actually using it for a phone call. No need for hostility here.
 
The world we live in today is frightening. Unless I am expecting someone to visit I never answer my door. And when someone I am expecting they know to call me and say they are at my door.
 
Signe The Survivor said:
Her story just doesn't seem to add up with the calling someone 60 miles away and then leaving your home 15 minutes later and instantly disappearing. There is absolutely no way for someone to get to your place 60 miles away that quickly unless she was being human trafficked and someone was waiting for her outside the home and followed her there and as soon as she left they grabbed her and took off, but that is probably not the case because then when the person coming for her 60 miles away would have most likely knocked on your door asking where she was. I doubt she would have been able to get into your account on your phone, but I would still check it. I would also like the others said just be cautious that she might have been a look out for others to come later. Be Safe.
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Maybe she doesn't know how to convert kilometers to miles....in her head, anyway.
 
Paco Dennis said:
We live in the country side, it is 12 degrees out, and she knocks and says "I need water and to use a phone". Misa and I decided to let her in. Made her coffee and she used our smartphone. She was waking on the highway nearby and saw our farm. She talked pretty good english but translating her concepts of her situation wasn't eay. Apparently she is running away from "bad" men. She started crying when she reached the point of not knowing where she was going to go. She was calling someone she trusted in a town about 60 miles away. She stayed 15 minutes, and then left. Misa looked outside a few minutes later and couldn't see her. very weird!
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Yes that was very kind of you despite the obvious risk, as others have stated. However, I would have immediately called the police, both for your safety and for hers. I really think that you should file a police report, no matter how much time has passed. They should at least be aware of the situation and her possible presence in the area, even if it all turns out to be harmless. If the woman is really desperate, they can find some local help for her.
 
Sassycakes said:
The world we live in today is frightening. Unless I am expecting someone to visit I never answer my door. And when someone I am expecting they know to call me and say they are at my door.
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Exactly the same here. I do not answer my door unless I am expecting them. My sister lives in rural La. and never answers either. If she does answer there is a gun in her hand.
 
Guess I'm gullible. For those of you who remember the 50's, do you remember when
a man's word was his bond? People hugged, and waved, and shook hands.
People trusted each other. Strangers were welcomed. You brought them in and gave
them chicken soup. People talked and smiled; actually helped each other.

Scotty, Will you transport be back to the 50's?
 
Remember it well, Gaer. Times have changed and I am not comfortable with it at all. It is the Wild, Wild West here in Houston. Everybody on the road here has a gun and you do the smallest thing while driving and you will get shot. We have had too many kids shot while riding in a car just going to the grocery store. Glad I am not driving anymore. I went to the clinic today for labs and was shocked to see how folks were driving. My driver said he hated driving here. My trip was just a 10 mile round trip but I was glad to get home and feel safe again.
 
I'm glad the "bad men" weren't hot on her trail and didn't burst into your home guns blazing. Maybe I watch too much T.V. But years ago, a neighbor who lives in the next building of our complex let her friend stay with her. She was fleeing a bad marriage. Her husband went to the apartment and killed her. I forgot what happened to my neighbor..don't think she got hurt. Pay attention to all the previous advice, it's a treacherous world these days and there are so many scams and cons. Some people even use small children.
 

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