Yesterday a man appeared on my doorstep, addressed me by name and told me that we were in arrears with one of the utilities companies, and that he was here to collect as little or as much as I could pay, and would be back the same time every week. No shame involved, I was just one of 70 houses in the area he visits on this basis.
Tbh, it's not the sort of thing I would know off the top of my head, so I asked him for some paperwork - he said he couldnt give me anyway, but did give me a postcard on which he handwrote what he said we owed - over £400. the card had a nice logo of the utility company he said he represented, and a message about looking out for bogus callers.
The man was scarily plausible and very persistent. Eventually I had to say that I couldnt pay anything til I'd spoken to my husband, so he left. (Obv I wouldnt have paid anything anyway, just wanted to get rid of him).
So I called the company and surprise surprise, we dont owe them anything. I've told the police about the conman and they want to come and see me although they cant say when that would be (was supposed to be within an hour yesterday - now they say not til next week).
The thing is, we are quite isolated - house is down a track, there are neighbours along the track but once you get here no one could see you. I've always mostly left the front door open so the dog could wander in and out at will, but am going to keep it locked now.
DH says bloke will not come back, his scam didnt work and not to worry, but I just feel on edge, and maybe he was casing the joint for a burglary or something? The man has discovered that I am here alone during the day and that the dog is not exactly burglar-eating material...
So AIBU to feel a bit anxious, am I just being a wuss?