The only day you should answer your door to strangers is Halloween, when children and families are out trick-or-treating. On other days, the stranger could be a distraction robber.
A distraction robbery (or burglary) is more common than most admit. It starts with either a person wearing what looks like the uniform of a worker (some even have uniforms of Southern California Edison or DWP) or a woman with a baby or young child ringing your door and asking you for some kind of help—e.g., a drink of water or “Where is your gas shut-off?” Then, as you help them, their accomplices sneak in through your open door and take valuables. The distractor leaves, and you only notice things missing later. These burglaries often go unreported because the victim is embarrassed or doesn’t notice the missing jewelry until days later.
Please be safe.
Remember, I am always here to help you protect your hard-earned money and make sure that if you live with dementia or another devastating illness, you live your last days with dignity.
