A couple of days ago two kids knocked on my door and said they were collecting money for the Boy and Girls Club so their basketball team could go to Las Vegas. They looked legit. They both had on ID tags (Though I didn’t take a close look at their ID.) and a nicely printed sign up sheet with a plastic cover. I had nothing to give and told them so. They acted professional and very polite. They thanked me and left.

As soon as I closed the door a friend who was over said, “Oh my God! Were they asking for money for a Boys and Girls Club trip to Las Vegas?” Then she went on to tell me that a couple of kids were on Mississippi Avenue last week with the same line. When someone actually called the Boys and Girls Club they said they had never heard of those kids and there was no such trip planned. EEK!

Look out for these kids. They were in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood on Sunday. Maybe ask to get a closer look at their ID or ask them to wait why you call the Boys and Girls Club to verify they are who they say they are.

Suggestions anyone?