GYPSI SCAM : Are also still very popular in our area.  Now contrary to what you think these scam artist look very normal.  They go door to door and tell you that they will do odd jobs, for example; painting, roofing, trimming trees etc… They will usually be in groups of two. They will try to get you to let them into your home, and while you are distracted by one the other will steal whatever they can from cash to jewelry. 

Or, they will start a job for you, then tell you they need some $ to get materials, you give them some $ and you will never see them again. Chances are, you never needed the repair they stated you needed but now it really is damaged and you will have to get someone out there to fix their mess.

If you suspect the person at your door is possibly part of a Gypsi scam please don’t hesitate to call the Police, give the dispatcher a good description of the person, any vehicle you think may be involved and the direction of travel from your house. 
 

New scam

In the 25000 block of Madison a report was made recently about two men posing as utility workers who scammed a resident out of about $200.  An unknown male approached the victims home stating he was a utility worker and needed to put a pole in her backyard.  He then tried the scam by telling her she had over paid on her last bill by $20.  He wanted her to give him $100 and he would give her $80 back.  She said she didn’t want to do that, for him to just take $20 off her next bill.  He then told her he needed to see her backyard to discuss where they were going to put the new pole.  While they were in her backyard another unknown male entered her home from the front and went through her back bedroom.  When she came back into the house she noticed the other male, she then felt something wasn’t right and kicked them both out of the house but after they had stolen $200 from her bedroom drawer.  She didn’t see any vehicle and stated they had no picture I.D.  If there is any question the person is working for an utility company ask for I.D. and if there is still any question call the police, we would really like to catch these guys!