Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton Scammed by Fake Cleaning Crew
88-year-old Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton was scammed out of $4,362 by individuals posing as a cleaning and HVAC crew at her Washington, D.C. home, charging her credit card for unperformed services.
Police say DC delegate in 'early stages of dementia' in report
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Overview
- Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, was targeted at her Washington, D.C. home by individuals posing as a cleaning and HVAC crew.
- The suspects gained entry to her residence under the pretense of performing duct and fireplace cleaning services, which were never completed.
- They proceeded to charge her credit card a total of $4,362 for the purported services without providing any actual work.
- Internal police reports indicate that Delegate Norton is in the early stages of dementia and has a caretaker with power of attorney.
- Security cameras captured the incident, prompting advice for residents to instruct unknown workers to leave their property immediately.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by connecting the scam incident to broader questions about Del. Norton's age and political capacity. They highlight police report claims about her cognitive state and conclude by discussing her political future, critics questioning her effectiveness, and sparse public appearances, suggesting a narrative of vulnerability and potential unfitness for office.
"Norton let the workers into the home to perform HVAC services, but despite no service taking place, the workers charged $4,362 for duct and fireplace cleaning."
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Individuals posing as a cleaning and HVAC crew gained entry to Eleanor Holmes Norton's Washington, D.C. home under the pretense of performing duct and fireplace cleaning services, which were never completed.
The scam resulted in charges of $4,362 to her credit card for services that were never provided.
Internal police reports indicate Eleanor Holmes Norton is in the early stages of dementia and has a caretaker with power of attorney.
Security camera footage captured the scam, prompting advice for residents to immediately instruct unknown workers to leave their property to avoid similar scams.
Eleanor Holmes Norton has represented the District of Columbia in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1991 as a Democratic congressional delegate, with a career including civil rights activism, legal leadership, and multiple terms in office.
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