tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post6454609202192096562..comments2024-02-12T02:36:33.830-06:00Comments on Thoughts from Meme's Corner: SENIORS BEWARE Tuesday with MeMeLVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-89193017680287228542013-07-03T07:21:26.518-05:002013-07-03T07:21:26.518-05:00You hear about this all the time...What a shame th...You hear about this all the time...What a shame that you can not trust anyone or anything in this world we live in today!! Your Neighbor was lucky!Jan n Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511769102935583608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-25781228014262741642013-07-02T14:57:01.384-05:002013-07-02T14:57:01.384-05:00Well, thank God she wasn't hurt or anything pr...Well, thank God she wasn't hurt or anything precious to her taken.<br /><br />This is a VERY good reminder!<br /><br />Once I was sitting here at my pc in the bright light of morning daylight and watched a young man in my cul-de-sac. He seemed confused, or hesitant or something - but DEFINATELY out of place.<br /><br />He came up to my door and rang the bell and I didn't answer it, something told me not to do so. I hid myself and watched him and he got angry no one came - and then, right there with me hearing/watching he TRIED THE DOOR.<br /><br />Thank GOD it was locked, cuz he woulda come in!<br /><br />Later on we heard rumours of some crazed dude in the neighborhood.<br /><br />I called the police and told them a really specific description as I had some time watching him from cul-de-sac and from being on my front porch. I told them he tried my door and seemed agitated. <br /><br />So, it can happen to anyone, anywhere - no one seems to be exempt these days.<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-78860990597397649482013-07-02T13:44:58.234-05:002013-07-02T13:44:58.234-05:00Scary... Glad your neighbor wasn't hurt.. Glad...Scary... Glad your neighbor wasn't hurt.. Glad also they didn't steal anything from her. However, that was still a horrible incident....We humans can be so trusting. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.. Glad that one turned out okay though.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-71797736217555993652013-07-02T13:29:48.157-05:002013-07-02T13:29:48.157-05:00I'm glad nothing was taken from your neighbor&...I'm glad nothing was taken from your neighbor's home, but ransacking the house was bad enough. A couple of years ago our Community Club recommended photographing strangers and their cars.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-42533952296017322172013-07-02T13:19:40.505-05:002013-07-02T13:19:40.505-05:00Oh, I'm glad they did not hurt her. I live wit...Oh, I'm glad they did not hurt her. I live with two sisters who are now in their senior years and we keep watch over the neighborhood teeming with seniors like them. I think you are right that we take pictures of strange looking people lurking down the streets. And having dogs help.Luihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842447994527828245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-67907635047300626942013-07-02T12:52:31.087-05:002013-07-02T12:52:31.087-05:00Thanks for sharing this. Yes,we would like to be...Thanks for sharing this. Yes,we would like to believe that most people are trustworthy,but unfortunately that is not so anymore. I guess the bottom line is that we can never be too cautious.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-4817727738625702062013-07-02T11:06:27.366-05:002013-07-02T11:06:27.366-05:00It really is sad how these scam artists prey on Se...It really is sad how these scam artists prey on Seniors. I've worked with Seniors for the last 8 years and the scam ideas are endless. You were quick to call 911, that was very smart. I also forget about pulling out the phone to snap a photo. Your story might help me remember! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this LV. Sorry this happened to your neighbor, but glad they did not take anything of value or hurt her in any way. Times are scary! Pam~ Virginia Retrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14282106135779122833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-16973065312065417682013-07-02T10:23:55.551-05:002013-07-02T10:23:55.551-05:00I hope to remember this along with the dozens of o...I hope to remember this along with the dozens of other scams I've been told about, when or if the time comes. The surprise factor is why they are so successful. No one is ever expecting it. I hope your neighbor doesn't have nightmares over this.Jeannie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766808321988009247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-65361801487778243002013-07-02T09:46:59.250-05:002013-07-02T09:46:59.250-05:00This is happening here in Oklahoma. I just seen i...This is happening here in Oklahoma. I just seen it on the news last night. People acting as utility persons making you go to the backyard while someone else goes in the front, robbing you of your valuables and asking about other people in the home. Even legitimate utility people park away from my home as I live on a busy main street. Even if they had an I.D. they could still make a fake one. I guess what would be the clue is if they ask about other people in the home. I'm so sorry for your friend. It could happen to any of us. Take care, DarleneDarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700985962120616359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-89631656307041125152013-07-02T09:44:33.240-05:002013-07-02T09:44:33.240-05:00Lucky for your neighbor, this could have been a lo...Lucky for your neighbor, this could have been a lot worse. Hopefully she will not be so trusting again. I never open my door fully, I talk through the screen door, or even open a window and talk that way! Stay safe, xoBarbara F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05650730931602700042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9061083430357183166.post-70183904863053560412013-07-02T01:25:44.766-05:002013-07-02T01:25:44.766-05:00Oh my gosh, I read this just SAD, that they would ...Oh my gosh, I read this just SAD, that they would do this to a senior. I am just SO glad she was not hurt!! You did everything right, she is lucky to had you for a friend and to wise her up. The last sentence you say, it fits perfectly!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.com