It’s tough being a door to door
salesman these days. Too many stories of burglars knocking on the door. If no
one answers, they break in and take what they can. If someone does answer, they
come up with an excuse such as they are selling something for charity.
This story will not help.
According to the Gold Bar
Firefighter’s Association Facebook page, a group of people, posing as firefighters
were going around the Gold Bar area wanting to check homeowner’s smoke
detectors. The Firefighter’s Association says that this is a scam to sell fire
alarms. It emphasizes that firefighters do not make cold calls. If they come
out to your house it will be at your request, in uniform with a department
vehicle.
Other postings on social media
have talked about a similar team in the Marysville area and North Everett. One
posts described two young men, one wearing basketball shorts the other wearing
all black clothes. The person making the post noted that the two did not want
to take no.
Whether this is a scam or
burglars trying to check out houses be wary of anyone claiming to be from a
local government or utility who cannot produce identification from that
organization or is pushy about entering your home.
Call 911 if anyone acts
suspiciously at your door. A timely call can help deputies find a potential
burglar or scammer.
Gold Bar Firefighter’s Association:
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