SCAM: Children and the elderly

Just say no! No, I am NOT talking about drugs.  I am speaking to the elderly. 

I was in a local grocery store Monday evening. As I approached the dairy section, I noticed two young girls (approximately 14-15 years old) speaking with an elderly lady. As I walked past I turned to look at the lady. She had a look of confusion on her face. 

Whooaaa... Head’s up. I loitered, looking at various products. She dug in her purse and pulled out some money. The girls said “thanks” and ran off.  I approached the lady and asked, “Do you know those girls?” She stated “No, they needed money for gas.” I said “That is soooo wrong!”  She stated “Yes, I agree....but....” 

As I walked off I was sooooo furious! I  checked out about three minutes later and asked if there was a manager on site.  The checker caught one on her way out. I explained what happened and gave a description of the girls, as I had just seen them go into an aisle.

I am not sure how often this happens, but it is probably not the first time. Talk about scams on the elderly!

Parents: It is after school. Do you know where your children are?

What is more: Do you know what they are up to?

DEBBIE LIND

Coeur d’Alene