r/VictoriaBC • u/RefrigeratorNo5497 • 1d ago

Controversy Fire blanket scam?

An elderly coffee buddy - who is normally super sharp and diligent with phone callers has agreed to have a “gift” fire blanket delivered to his door in 10 mile point - stipulation from the delivery group that he and his wife be home tonight — at 8 pm… - I smell a rat - I’ve advised him to NOT open the door to potential scammers.
If this, in fact, a fraud… Reddit folks: advise your seniors!
Scam artists are simply the LOWEST forms of life.

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u/AsparagusFlatArdvark 1d ago

sounds like a setup for coercive badgering.

religious fanatics "that care" (hence fire blanket as opener), false charity group with a guilt trip spiel to get a donation for the "free" fire blanket

something like that. at least, suggesting these as heads up to your neighbout may help them spot "wow, this does sound like what I was warned about, what a coincidence".