Posted by pearl
a resident of another community
on Dec 16, 2014 at 12:40 pm
pearl is a registered user.

Breaks my heart to read this. I just can't understand why anyone would invite complete strangers into their home. I wouldn't even open the door, and would immediately call the police. So sorry this happened.

Posted by Max
a resident of Portola Valley: Ladera
on Dec 16, 2014 at 5:00 pm

@Pearl. I wouldn't let them in either, but some people, such as the elderly or immigrants, are more susceptible to con artists posing as quasi authority figures. If I thought my water was contaminated, I'd worry too, but I'd also call the water company before letting anyone in.

I hope those creeps are caught.