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OMG! F/u to creepy dude
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I emailed the charity the creepy dude was representing yesterday, describing his behavior since I thought they should be aware that there was someone out there who wasn't doing a very good job on their behalf (especially since they are actually a good charity). Anyway, I just got this reply from them:
Charityname does use the method of face to
face fundraising and door knocking across Australia, however, none of our
teams have been in Yourtown this week.
As there were not our legitimate fundraisers, I am concerned about the nature of your complaint,
and so I would advise you to call the police and notify them of the
incident.
Holy sh!t! I felt kind of dorky when I sent the email, but now I'm really glad I contacted them...I'll have to look up the local police (non emergency) phone number and get in touch with them so they can keep an eye out for this guy.
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Re: OMG! F/u to creepy dude
Jaime & Brent
Oahu, Hawaii | Sept. 9, 2005
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I know - I am SO grateful I trusted my instinct! We have a security screen on our front door, and I had that closed and was talking through it...although, now that I think about it, at one point he tried to get me to open it by offering his hand and asking if we could shake hands hello.
If someone comes to my front door, I always keep that closed unless I know them on sight (like the mailman with a delivery) or they properly introduce themselves (like the woman I sold my nursing pillow to, who picked it up this morning).
I talked to the police and gave them a basic description - I honestly don't think I could give them much more than basics like race and hair color (no real facial details) because I was feeling so creeped out that I basically just got rid of him ASAP. They're circulating it among the officers for when they're patrolling - I don't know if they'll notify the newspaper to warn residents or anything like that. I also posted it on FB just to give the heads up to all of my local friends, so they can spread it as well.
I'm so, so glad I decided to be "that person" and email the charity instead of just shrugging it off! There was that little part of my brain that's been trained to be nice and polite that was saying I was overreacting, but every other instinct I had was sending up big ole red flags - so glad I trusted that feeling!
I love Hawaii!
Tara & Ian . 4/24/2008 . The Kahala Planning . Married
OMG!!!!!!!!!! That is so creepy!!! Thank goodness you trusted your instincts and contacted the charity. Yes, a call to the police is warranted on this one. That creeper does not need to be roaming the streets.
This is exactly why I don't open the door anymore unless MH is home or unless I know who is at the door. You never know anymore and it's so sad
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