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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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To: DoodleBob

They will have to meet my furry friends, a Doberman and a Belgian malinois. The latter is retired military, the former is a rescue and he will protect this house as well.


21 posted on 03/23/2020 7:53:40 PM PDT by Fred Hayek (The Democratic Party is now the operational arm of the CPUSA)
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To: DoodleBob

Sounds like Team Pelosi.


22 posted on 03/23/2020 7:57:10 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (If you want a definition of "bullying" just watch the Democrats in the Senate)
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To: DoodleBob

Give ‘em proper ventilation. :)


23 posted on 03/23/2020 8:14:15 PM PDT by TigersEye (MAGA - 16 more years! - KAG)
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To: DoodleBob

The Pelosi Gang


24 posted on 03/23/2020 8:15:48 PM PDT by Darteaus94025 (Can't have a Liberal without a Lie)
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To: JoeRed

I guess there are a lot of stupid people that would fall for this


25 posted on 03/23/2020 8:31:48 PM PDT by dandiegirl (BOBBY)
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To: DoodleBob

LARGEST PSYOPS in world history. Should be open season on ‘rats and propagandists for the damage they have done, the anxiety, stress and destruction they have caused.


26 posted on 03/23/2020 8:39:58 PM PDT by PGalt
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To: DoodleBob

My Dobes are very excited about this.

[meat is meat and the stores are empty]


27 posted on 03/23/2020 11:44:18 PM PDT by Salamander (Living On The Ledge....)
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To: Fred Hayek

28 posted on 03/23/2020 11:46:49 PM PDT by Salamander (Living On The Ledge....)
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To: Fred Hayek

29 posted on 03/23/2020 11:48:06 PM PDT by Salamander (Living On The Ledge....)
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To: DoodleBob

Before using 911, use 1911.

Because short, fat and slow will still get the job done.

.45ACP


30 posted on 03/24/2020 3:42:35 AM PDT by fredhead (Duty, Honor, Country.....Honor, Courage, Commitment)
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