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A Letter to the Editor: Be Wary of Possible Scam in Wyandotte

A woman claiming to be from the government is knocking on doors in Wyandotte.

Yesterday afternoon, a woman stopped by my parents' house in Wyandotte. She told my mom that she was with the government and wanted to "interview" them. My mom told her that she wasn't interested, and the woman left.

I asked my mom if she offered her any identification, or told her what agency she was with, or even said what the interview was about, and she said no. The woman offered a paper with some info on it, but my mom didn't read it because she didn't have her glasses on. The woman wouldn't let her keep the paper and asked for it back, saying it was her only copy.

I went to to ask if they were aware of any government agencies canvassing the neighborhoods, and they said no. The police said that if she does show up again, they are to immediately call them.  

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I alerted their neighbors who are going to watch for her if she shows up again. Luckily, she did not get past the front door. But I'm afraid that she may convince someone else she is legit and get into someone's home. Who knows what she will do?

Donna Nowaczewski

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