Burbank police warned residents about several young con artists going door-to-door to sell worthless coupon books and discount cards.
“The teens may tell the resident they are fundraising for the ‘Burbank Boosters,’ sports or academic teams from Burbank High School, Burroughs High School, Cal State University Northridge, or other legitimate institutions,” said Burbank police Sgt. Claudio Losacco.
“If you purchase one of these illegitimate coupon books or discount cards, you will find them useless when you try to redeem any discounts they purport to give you,” Losacco said.
Losacco said that images of the genuine coupons may be found online at www.burbankpd.org. He also urged residents to ask to see student ID cards from people who say they represent a school or college. Burbank Unified School District students will always have their school identification with them.
The sergeant also said that BUSD students will not come to your door after dark.
“As always, Burbank PD advises our residents to always verbally answer their door, but never open the door to a stranger, especially after dark,” Losacco said.
Anyone seeing suspicious activity was urged to call the Burbank Police Department at (818) 238-3000.
— City News Service