RFCOP - Neighborhood Alert

To: Rodgers Forge Residents
From: Rodgers Forge Citizen On Patrol (C.O.P.)
Date: 8/4/2010
Re: Door-to-door Solicitors

Message:

There have been several reports recently about some individuals going door-to-door selling alarm systems. We have not been able to establish if this is legitimate. Assume this is a scam and do not open your door or offer any details about you, your home, your activities or neighbors.
Please call 911 if you see these individuals.

Here are the details that have been reported:

· Young male, dressed in khaki pants and red polo shirt, GE on the shirt

· Early to mid 20’s, trim and clean cut, about 5’8”

· Reported times of visits were 5:45 PM and 7:45 PM

· He was selling a GE digital security system

· He showed a list of “neighbors” that the resident did not recognize, he tried to appear like he recently spoke with their neighbors, possibly to gain trust.

· He said it was free, but after speaking with another resident, he told them there was a fee

· Not able to verify anything online about company or product

· The solicitor asked the resident if they had a dog and what kind of car they had


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