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POLICE WARN OF CORONAVIRUS SCAM WHERE CRIMINALS POSING AS CDC VISIT HOMES IN LAB COATS AND MASKS TO ATTEMPT ROBBERY
Newsweak ^ | March 20, 2020 | Jason Murdoch

Posted on 03/23/2020 6:56:24 PM PDT by DoodleBob

Burglars in the U.S. are taking advantage of the novel coronavirus outbreak by posing as medical experts to gain entry to victims' homes, multiple police departments have warned.

The culprits are reportedly dressing up in white lab coats and masks to pose as scientists linked to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), before knocking on doors and offering advice about the COVID-19 disease or even claiming to be able to test for the new virus.

"They're attempting to rob the house once they get inside, sometimes by force," it said in a warning.

"If you see someone approaching your house in a white lab coat or mask claiming to be a CDC worker, do NOT let them in. Please call 911 immediately!" the post added.

Daytona Beach Police Department, which described the scam on Facebook this week, said there were no reported cases in the Florida city, but it wanted to be proactive.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: coronavirus
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1 posted on 03/23/2020 6:56:24 PM PDT by DoodleBob
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They’re looking for some lead poisoning, just not the way they intended.


2 posted on 03/23/2020 6:57:21 PM PDT by aposiopetic
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To: DoodleBob

I wonder if they believe in life after death cause they’ll find out quick if they try that crap here.


3 posted on 03/23/2020 6:59:25 PM PDT by HighSierra5
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To: DoodleBob

But it worked in ET..


4 posted on 03/23/2020 6:59:31 PM PDT by max americana (Fired ONE libtard at work at every election since 2008 because I enjoy them crying)
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To: DoodleBob

I’d like to introduce them to my friends. Smith, and Wesson.


5 posted on 03/23/2020 7:02:37 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children.)
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To: max americana

Well, that was non-fiction.


6 posted on 03/23/2020 7:03:28 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s^2)
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To: DoodleBob

Sure, come one in. Right this way to my basement. It’s kinda dark, watch your step.


7 posted on 03/23/2020 7:20:23 PM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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To: DoodleBob

Are they taking anything besides Toilet Paper?


8 posted on 03/23/2020 7:21:26 PM PDT by John Milner (Marching for Peace is like breathing for food.)
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To: DoodleBob

They’re warning people based on rumors now?


9 posted on 03/23/2020 7:23:34 PM PDT by JoeRed
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Ima inna coronavirus lockdown
Come an’ take my s* Imma give y’all a beatdown
Thinkin’ Ima a foo’ for openin’ th’ door
Oh, no, it’s cuzz my Magnum gonna drop ya to da floor
Live and learn, take a turn, an’ walk da utha way
Cuz if ya come doin’ sumthin’ dumb Ima blow yo atz away


10 posted on 03/23/2020 7:25:21 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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11 posted on 03/23/2020 7:29:34 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s^2)
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To: EvilCapitalist

My buddy the retired cop always says he’s got six little friends who are waiting to meet you.

I guess Sig and Sauer just doesn’t sound right.


12 posted on 03/23/2020 7:30:57 PM PDT by proxy_user
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To: John Milner

TP is so hard to find, it’s like gold.


13 posted on 03/23/2020 7:33:43 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children.)
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To: proxy_user

I was quoting Dirty Harry. I think it was from “The Enforcer.”


14 posted on 03/23/2020 7:34:46 PM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children.)
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To: DoodleBob

That's fine. They can speak with my representative, Maximillian.

15 posted on 03/23/2020 7:42:53 PM PDT by chris37 (Coronavirus wasn't born in a bowl of bat soup.)
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To: chris37

That’s a well dressed dog. :)


16 posted on 03/23/2020 7:47:10 PM PDT by Redcitizen (Nobody needs a 10 round magazine. You need a 30 round magazine.)
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Well thank you very much! He is also quite a bit bigger now since he just turned 2.

He pretty much handles anyone who rings the bell or knocks. I never see them before they go on to the next house as quickly as they possibly can.


17 posted on 03/23/2020 7:49:38 PM PDT by chris37 (Coronavirus wasn't born in a bowl of bat soup.)
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To: John Milner

Are they taking anything besides Toilet Paper?
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Reports are they’re taking a few rounds trying this in some parts of Texas. That’s if they get past the 4 legged wireless alarms that attack strangers on command.


18 posted on 03/23/2020 7:50:57 PM PDT by JCL3 (As Richard Feynman might have said, this is reality taking precedence over public relations.)
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To: DoodleBob

Large,white background.

Perfect.


19 posted on 03/23/2020 7:52:03 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (MAGA!!!)
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To: chris37

Yeah he definitely has what it takes to handle some bogus CDC scientists. :)


20 posted on 03/23/2020 7:53:11 PM PDT by Redcitizen (Nobody needs a 10 round magazine. You need a 30 round magazine.)
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