Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Last night the square in Lake Sumter - there was a woman and a man 'showing' adorable puppies around. Did not listen to the speal - so not sure if they were selling them then and there. There was at least 2 other people with them in the background. Plus the puppies did not look 8 weeks old.
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#62
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Certainly can't have the real world intruding into adult Disneyland! Oh no no!
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#63
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Although I am guilty of liking to leave my garage door open much of the day it would seem best for all of us to keep it closed especially during this time of the year.
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I prefer to control as much as possible in my life if I can avoid an area that is crime ridden. i would I have no problem with hard working people who are on hard times but crooks should be dealt with by the law
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Google " Gypsy's in Central Florida. I did and read some frightening statistics.. I hope most people are savvy enough to not fall for their scams but I worry..
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Come on down. By the time you get here this little episode will be over. Rest assured that crooks are dealt with by the law here in Sumter, Lake & Marion county. Don't take the "sky is falling" crowd on TOTV all that serious....!
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This is nothing but worry warts. Your decision needs to be based on more important pertinent things. What's your thoughts on dog poop?
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Irish rovers/travelers...large community in North Augusta, SC. Have dealt with them in public health and retail. They are real and just beware of anyone who might want to do a "job" for you or sell you something at a "bargain" price. True, don't ever pay for something until it is done, but also there can be damage that is very difficult to remedy, e.g. driveway coatings, paint. Not racist, just realist. They've been profiled on 20/20, 60 minutes and the national news.
Last edited by ariel; 10-21-2013 at 06:15 PM. Reason: adding info |
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We were approached coming out of St. Tim's after 11:00 mass in the parking lot. It was a man holding a sign saying he was out of "werk". Had some kids with him. Wish I'd read this thread before, to know what was really going on. Next time we will call the sheriff!
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I hope I can take the Halloween costume back.
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There is a lot of difference between 'organized crime' and panhandling by the needy.
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I don't doubt for a second that we should all be cautious when dealing with "fast-talking" strangers. However it's a personal choice if we choose to give money to those we perceive to be underprivileged. As CaptJohn pointed out: "There is a lot of difference between 'organized crime' and panhandling by the needy."
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[QUOTE=elizabeth52;766411]This warning is spot on. This happened to an elderly couple I know. A gypsy woman knocked on the door of their home which was located on a dead end street. She was crying hysterically saying that she lost her dog and asked if would the wife(who answered the door) would help her find it. Of course the wife begun to help her search. As they exited the yard the wife saw two men enter the side entrance of her home. She yelled to her husband and the two men quickly ran out of the house with the woman who lost her dog running behind. The police were called,but luckily, nothing was taken and no one was hurt. The officers told them that these gypsies had hit several neighborhoods and that this happened every summer.
I would take this very seriously as they prey on seniors. ************************************************** **** Yahoo Shine - Women's Lifestyle | Healthy Living and Fashion Blogs Amid suspicions, Europe's Roma and their struggle....... By now, everyone's seen the evening news which showcased this little blonde girl, kidnapped by the gypsies.......not to mention 10 or more other children by this couple alone. All born within "six months" of each other according to television news, but according to this article they were registered within "twelve months".. Impossible. So, all "adopted".....as cute little blondes get more money from tourists........who feel sorry for them. How sad for these kidnapped children. This happened in GREECE.....but still, there are some gypsies who would not just prey on seniors, but on small innocent children as well. |
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Has anyone seen actual Gypsies in The Villages - within the borders of The Villages? I saw the post of a man with an out of work sign and someone presumably selling a puppy - but were they real Gypsies or just a panhandler and some puppy mill operator?
Sure, be wary of workers who ring your doorbell and you should just say NO and close and lock the door. Call Community Watch. Call the Sheriff if you feel scared. But are they Gypsies? Exercise normal caution but The Villages is a very safe place and it is not necessary to instill fear of all strangers. |
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