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An 88-year-old Democratic congressional delegate from Washington D.C. was recently scammed out of over $4,000 when individuals posing as a cleaning crew gained access to her home, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
On Thursday, suspects managed to enter Eleanor Holmes Norton’s residence under false pretenses. Once inside, they charged her credit card nearly $4,362 for purported duct and fireplace cleaning services, all while performing no actual work, according to local news reports.
The Investigation Unfolds
Concern about the fraudulent activity was raised when a house manager employed by Norton recognized that there was no scheduled appointment for any maintenance services. Following this realization, the manager reported the suspicious transaction.
Details of the Incident
In a statement to the news outlet, Norton’s office revealed that she assumed her staff had arranged the visit, thus providing her credit card for payment.
“The Congresswoman employs a house manager who oversees all maintenance services,
