This is probably yet more proof that I am paranoid

But when two people on foot are going about the neighborhood soliciting one's self and one's neighbors claiming to be "new contractors trying to drum up business," all my hackles rise. There was no car visible, the one who addressed me used my first name without permission, and they looked like a couple of twentysomething youngsters who'd never been outside in their lives. I was particularly wary since they were dealing with the elderly widow across the street, who is exactly the sort of person who is ripe for a scam.

I told them that I was not interested, went inside, and immediately reported them to the police. This is probably paranoia on my part, but I've heard (and seen) too many reports about "contractors" soliciting business door to door to let them anywhere near my property. Yes, my house needs work, and it will be done when Betty's estate settles. And it will be done by people who have a physical address and a clean record from the local BBB, not two guys walking around with clipboards.


EDIT: I swear I am not making this up...but while cleaning up some trash and old magazines in my bedroom, I found the September 2007 issue of Consumer Reports. And what did they have but an article on avoiding scams? And what was one of the tips they gave for avoiding fraudulent builders?

"Never hire a contractor who solicits business door to door."


Ha!

I cannot wait for April 25th!

Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.

Need I say more?