The Craziest Thing...
By ramos7881
@ramos7881 (344)
United States
January 23, 2010 8:04am CST
I was sitting at home yesterday with my kids and my sister and her son were here when these two guys knocked on the front door. No big deal, my husband's friends used to come around looking for him a lot - just not so much anymore since we are not working on our house at the moment (when we were remodeling, my husband would pay them to help). I had never seen these guys before, but they asked for my husband by name and I told them that he was at work, come back later. Then they asked when he would be off and if he worked the weekend and told me this story about how one of them had just bought a property and wanted some stuff out of another house that my husband and I own that is scheduled to be torn down. The weird thing was that the entire time he was talking he was smirking and would laugh a lot. I didn't say too much, I just sat there and stared at him. The craziest thing though was that in the process of telling me this story, he told me that he worked with my husband and "actually, we do the exact same job". I happen to know for a fact that my husband is the only one who does that job, there's simply not enough work for two people, there's barely enough for my husband. And I have heard my husband gripe because he is the only one that knows how to do that job efficiently, and he never has any help. The second weird thing was that he asked what time my husband gets off of work. My husband works seven days a week and always gets off at the same time. I just told him that I knew the house was going to be torn down but I didn't know anything else about it. I really, really tried not to let him know that I was getting a little scared. They both finally left and I called my husband and he said he had no idea who those guys were and got mad at me for talking to them! I told him that from now on, I didn't care if I knew they were really his friends, but if someone came to our door looking for him while he wasn't home, I was going to tell them to get the heck away from my house (just not that nicely).
Creepy situation...
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19 responses
@andrewtam81 (57)
• Kazakhstan
23 Jan 10
OMG you are crazy to let some strangers in!!
First of all they might take a look around and do some planning of maybe robbing you or even kidnap you!
in the future i hope you get to know your husbands friends more to avoid this kinda awkward and horrific incident again!!
lady they might have evil thoughts about you!
please be careful in the future maybe call the cops if they ever come back!
PROTECT yourself from unwanted situations!
Take care and god bless you.
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@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
23 Jan 10
I didn't let them in. I went out on the front porch to talk to them. I never let my husband's friends in the house - if he wants them to come in, it is up to him to invite them in. Even if my husband is at home, I just tell them to wait and shut the front door while I go get my husband. I agree that they could have had evil thoughts, and honestly, what worries me the most is that we live in a small town and have set work schedules, so if somebody did decide to come and rob us, they would be able to. I don't care about our material possessions, we have insurance on the really important stuff and as long as no one in my family is hurt, well that's all I care about.
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@feevjune1 (42)
• Philippines
23 Jan 10
Well, we had also an experience like that. In out town we heard there are two men visiting houses and saying they're from the electric company and need to inspect the electric wires of the house. But after they left, the cellphones, watch and other things will also be gone. Fortunately, my father works in the electric company. One afternoon two guys came to our gate and said that they are form the electric company. My sister came to the gate and told them. "ok, my dad works in the electric company. I'll just call him and tell him that his co-workers are here." The two men left hurriedly. hahahaha. I hope they'll soon get caught.
@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
23 Jan 10
That could have been bad. You're sister was very smart to say that.
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@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
23 Jan 10
Ew, you'd better be careful from now on opening your door. Check first to see if you know who they are, and if they don't leave, call the cops. Did you happen to notice what kind of car they were driving, so you can be aware of it next time? That is really, really scary. Does your husband work far away from where you live? Maybe when something happens like this next time you could call him to come home right away. Be careful!
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@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
23 Jan 10
I did notice the car. I was so focused on the car and trying to remember the exact conversation that I really couldn't give a good description of the guys though. It was very creepy and luckily my son was just down the block walking home from school, so he did see the guys and was able to tell my husband what they looked like.
My husband did say that if I saw that car pull up to our house again, I needed to call him right away. While I do know how to protect myself, I have children at home with me 24/7. That changes things, so I think if they do come back, I will have my kids call 911 (which I have taught them to do, and they came through when I needed them) while I confront the guys. That is my plan so far, but I don't think they will be back.
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@cream97 (29087)
• United States
23 Jan 10
Hi, ramos7881. Yes I will have to admit that this is pretty creepy.
Hopefully, your husband was telling the truth about not knowing whom these two guys were. Don't open up your door again if they decide to come back. That is why, when someone unexpectedly comes over to my home, I don't open my door. I will just talk to them from outside my door. It sounds like these guys were lying. With all the grinning and smirking, they may have had something up their sleeves. Do you have a dog? If so, your dog may have to be your protector until your husband gets home from work. It sounds like these guys could have been watching your home. And nine times out of ten, they know that your husband was at work at that you were home alone. Never take this situation lightly. I would contact the police about this if I was you. I am very skeptical about just opening up my front door to just anyone. You should be too. Be very careful!
Hopefully, your husband was telling the truth about not knowing whom these two guys were. Don't open up your door again if they decide to come back. That is why, when someone unexpectedly comes over to my home, I don't open my door. I will just talk to them from outside my door. It sounds like these guys were lying. With all the grinning and smirking, they may have had something up their sleeves. Do you have a dog? If so, your dog may have to be your protector until your husband gets home from work. It sounds like these guys could have been watching your home. And nine times out of ten, they know that your husband was at work at that you were home alone. Never take this situation lightly. I would contact the police about this if I was you. I am very skeptical about just opening up my front door to just anyone. You should be too. Be very careful!1 person likes this
@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
23 Jan 10
I do have a puppy that we are currently training to potty outside and not chew on stuff. My hope is that after he is house trained, that he will know us and our routine well enough to know if someone is not to be there. I am going to train him to bark when someone comes to our porch. He is quite small right now, but I chose him because he will be a large dog in just a year's time.
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@jayrene (2708)
• Philippines
23 Jan 10
omg... that is just sooo scary.
i grew up with my mom telling me not to talk to strangers, and if she's not home not to entertain anybody even if we knew who the person is. some of her friends tells my mom im rude... lol.. but that is how she brought me up, which is quite safe.
up to today i still do the same thing, i just dont welcome people inside my house especially if i dont know them personally. too many criminals out there today...
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@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
23 Jan 10
Who cares of you come off as rude? You have been kept safe and your mom taught you well. I agree about the criminals, even people I thought were close friends have stolen from me before, so I don't have my friends over anymore at all.
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@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
23 Jan 10
Listen to me, very carefully. Never ever even open your door. No matter who it is. No one should ever know that your husband isn,t home or what time he comes from work. What you just told us nearly gave me a heartattack. Those kind are not to be played with. Next time, call the police, without answering the door. Unfortunately, in todays life, you just cannot TRUST anyone. Please do not do that ever again. You were not even suppose to let them in your house. Promise me, you will nnever do that again. Friends or not.
@thebestmom (1104)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
in times like this, we have to be very careful. especially this is recession. where are you from, may i ask , so we can be very careful the next time. it might happen also to some of us. do you have any update as to what happened?
are you alone in the house?
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
23 Jan 10
yeah that was weird, i have to agree with your husband about this, too many weird people out there these days.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
23 Jan 10
hello ramos,
This is really scary,and would be dangerous,trying to get some information,trying to outsmart you,good thing you had this sensitiveness to feel that something sounds weird.
That's too good also that,at least your husband's had you informed about the details that those guys were telling you.
And,yes,sometimes we need to act or treat strangers rude or,doesn't entertain them at all.
Good thing they didn't hurt you,to think that,it's just you and your sister with little kids around.
Have a good day always
@Katie2009 (144)
• China
23 Jan 10
This is really a horrifing experience! That could be really dangerous. Thank goodness,they did not hurt you.I would ask them to leave directly if I were you or maybe another situaion-I would not be able to remain calma and like chicken chopped off its head. I have had a similar experience before when I was a young kid. My parents were out leaving me home alone. An middle aged man came to the door of our house when I stood at the door and he asked me whether he could come in have a glass of water. Observing him for a while and thinking him not so bad,I let him in. I gave him a glass of water and tried not to stare at him all the time.This strange man then started asked me whether I want to buy some kind of ornament for house. I told him that we didn't need it and implied that he could stand up and move now! He continued to ask about my parents and something else. I told him my parents were having a nap in their bedroom and pretended to go to their room and asked for opinion. Somehow,the man might be frightened a bit and left. My heart can finally come back to normal. Sometimes feel that the society is making people more distrustful and scary,maybe they are just bad apples.
@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
23 Jan 10
That would be very scary for a young child, I have always taught my children to simply never answer the door. They are to come and get me if someone knocks and I will take care of it. I have always been taught to never let people into my home, and I never have let my husband's friends in. I figure if my husband wants them in the house, he will invite them in himself.
@giovanni1326 (71)
•
24 Jan 10
are they tripping or what?
haha
i guess theyre just making fun. they know that your house will be torn down
and maybe they just tried to make fun out of you.
i dont know, but thats whats going throung my mind while i was reading your article.
hehehe
@RobtheRock (2433)
• United States
23 Jan 10
I'm going to be the devil's advocate here. I see a lot of wise responses but there are always other scenarios. Either theses guys studied your husband very good, or he really does know them! There are too many clues that leave me suspicious such as 1) them knowing about your other house that's going to be torn down, 2) knowing him by name, 3) your husband getting mad for you talking to them when actually it might have been you letting them into the house which under any circumstances is wrong. I recently learned of southern tradition that a man, friend or not, doesn't go into a married woman's house and sits unless he has business there. 4) Him "smirking and laughing" gives me a feeling he does know your husband. Just tell your husband you believe him and won't let any other strangers or his male friends into the house BUT remind him that he's going to have to handle his business, if he's doing anything that imperils your family member's lives. Many times people, thinking they're smart, get themselves into situations they can't get out of. I hope it's not this scenario.
@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
24 Jan 10
Yes, there are some wise responses, and contrary to popular belief in this discussion, I did NOT let them in my home. As I said in a previous comment, it is the norm for any of my husband's friends to wait on the front porch until my husband invites them in. After reflecting on the situation, I do think they were probably friends of friends. The smirking and laughing could have been for any reason, maybe he was just a jerk (which I have met friends of his that acted like that) or maybe my hair looked ridiculous (which is probable after a long day at work). It was a crazy situation and I thought (apparently wrongly) that I could express my thoughts here and gain some insight into the situation. Yes, I do realize that there are evil people out there, which is why I have taught my children about what to do in a fire, emergency, etc. They all know where the phones are, which neighbors house to go to, where the exits are, and that if mommy says call the police they are to call 911 without asking any questions. Ironically, I have been in a dangerous situation a very long time ago and was able to use knowledge that I obtained about basic safety to get out of the situation unharmed. And, unfortunately, my children have proved to be smart in crisis as we have had a fire in our house, and they were wonderful and we all made it out safely. I could go on, but the fact is that I am a huge advocate of women learning basic safety practices to not only stay out of bad situations and what to do if they find themselves in such a situation - which I strive to teach each of my children.
@cowboyofhell (3063)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
Sounds funny but I think there should be nothing wrong with those idiots. If they have intention to hurt you they should have done it right away. My other point is that, if you keep thinking about this incident its somehow going to ruin your life and even though its hard to forget, it is advisable to get over it and focus instead about what your doing and believe that you have no mistakes done yet.
@callarse1 (4783)
• United States
23 Jan 10
Wow, I wouldn't give then any info and I would advise to come back later. What's really weird if they worked with him then they should know when he gets of work, duh! 
. Watch out because they could be robbers or some criminals.
You are right to tell them come back later and close the door. Another option would be to not answer the door if you don't know who it is.
. Watch out because they could be robbers or some criminals.
You are right to tell them come back later and close the door. Another option would be to not answer the door if you don't know who it is.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
24 Jan 10
hi ramos I can sort of see your hubby's point,you gut instinct made you very leery of these two people and I think I would have got rid of them very quickly.like you said they acted very strange and said things you knew were not true.Did your husband ever take out a loan from anyone,something of that nature? I ask because I have a bad feeling those guys did not want anything good with your husband.Could there possibly be something about the stuff in that house that connected with these two creepy guys? I mean I think maybe one of you or both should have reported these men to the police. I would be really afraid of them. did your husband have any idea what they wanted?
@neelianoscet (9615)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
Well, if you really do not know those guys even though they introduce themselves as your husband friend it is only right to make an alibi than to let them in as it is very hard to trust a stranger which you need to be wary of your situation especially if you're the only one left with the house. i think it is best to call your husband first to verify since you have doubt about them. it is only way to protect yourself and do not trust any word from those person which have another twist to the story, So it is not rude to let them go as you have not trust them anyway, it is your home so you could choice who you like to entertain.
@Ladyslipper (1327)
• Philippines
24 Jan 10
There are really people nowadays who would do crazy things for money. Some of them can actually win an Oscar Award for Best Writer, Actor and Actresses. When I was still in College I lived in a dormitory inside our school campus. SOmetimes I ride a bus when I wanted to go home during weekends when I don't have a class. One day there was a lady who was asking for a donation. She said that she was a volunteer for an Orphanage and they are raising funds for lees fortuntae children. I donated a portion of my allowance. After a week as I was on my way back to my dormitory I saw the lady again. This time she is preaching and reading a verse in a bible. She said that she is now a pastor and whatever amount we will donate for the church will be appreciated. I did not give her anything. I saw her the third time and now she is no longer a volunteer for an Orphanage or a pastor. She is now a factory worker who joined a strike agains their company and she is asking for a donation so that they can continue their strike. Starting that day I stopped giving even just a penny to these people. If I will donate anything I'd rather drop it in the donation boxes in the welfare institutions.
@warwic (33)
• India
24 Jan 10
woooohoooow.mam,
u were in greate denger at that time.but u do good think to not let em know that ur scared.i think those guys dosent have anything to do for time pass thats why they came to spend there time with u.if they have any intentions to harm u & ur family then they could have attacked on u u that time.or they r observing ur house & ur family to when u all r not at home so they can rob ur home.so please be alert & keep an eye on ur surrounigs if u see em around u n ur house
