This morning I get a call from my dad (he's 88). Says a guy called him, told him he needs new gutters, and convinced my father to agree to have them installed today for $2,400. After my initial "Dad, it's a scam. WTF?", I leave where I am, run to his house, just as this guy is unloading equipment in front of the house. I get out and politely explain there's been a misunderstanding and that, as he can see, the house has fairly new gutters, so we don't need his services. He told me the homeowner agreed to it, and that I should mind my business. I told him I am the homeowner and that if he didn't leave my property, I'd call the police. I went in the house and locked the door. He's been sitting in front of the house for 30 minutes now. I'm sure he's just waiting for me to leave. I got a picture of him, the truck and his license plate. I hate to have to call the police for this, but I may have to if he doesn't leave soon. Scamming the elderly is reprehensible. This world is full of evil, and it has to be combatted!
@KentuckyBlue504 "just as this guy is unloading equipment in front of the house" So he actually showed up to install the new gutters? That isn't a scam then...
@KentuckyBlue504 Our parents come from a generation who trusted because things were trustworthy. My siblings and I are diligent in making sure our mom isn't scammed; it's an uphill battle. I'm torn between explaining the new dishonesty of our time, and just letting her be.
@KentuckyBlue504 Literally been doing the same thing for my dad. It’s insane the calls he gets daily. I have grabbed the phone, started taking names and said I’m calling our elder attorney to file charges for elder harassment. Yes, we DO have an elder attorney. I’m POA. Carry my papers everywhere
@KentuckyBlue504 I am pleased you called the police hopefully they will locate him & prevent the same thing happening to another vulnerable person