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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You did the right thing.  This scenario is a noted scam, except it usually involves a young woman claiming to need to charge her phone.  Think about it: why would a young woman be down a cul-de-sac, by herself, with no where to go?  Have you ever randomly stoped at a person’s house, just to go to the bathroom?  [/quote]

Is this a thing? Have there been cases of this? What happens? [/quote]

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/north-little-rock/scam-warning-woman-and-child-ask-to-use-the-bathroom-to-gain-entry-into-your-house/91-fb8874f6-63f2-4355-b70f-a79d5f8635bc

https://www.deseret.com/2014/1/28/20533906/woman-asking-to-use-bathrooms-arrested-on-burglary-allegations

https://abc13.com/scam-thieves-home-robbery/2869464/

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DP here.  Grew up in an affluent suburb, and this was definitely a thing. People knocking on the front door, distracting the homeowner, whilst others gained entrance to the back. Or people entering the house whilst the homeowner was working in the back yard (open garage or unlocked door). All sorts of configurations to access or assess. It has been going on forever.  Criminals depend on the homeowner being stupid and/or naive. [/quote]

Affluent suburbs, or semi-rural streets where the houses are far apart and neighbors don't hear each other etc. -- this does happen in a lot of different settings. I'm surprised that some on this thread seem not to have heard of this, or don't believe it. People need to pay more attention when crimes are reported in their areas, so they understand how these kinds of criminals operate. It is [u]not[/u] "paranoia" to be informed and take basic precautions like not leaving the garage door open, or locking the front door if you're outside working in the back yard, for instance. It's just common sense, rooted in staying informed.[/quote]

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