Sequim, WA is a great place to live. The climate is mild, the snow-capped mountains and the waters of Puget Sound offer beautiful vistas as far as the eye can see. Sequim is a wonderful small town with small town values. The people are nice, friendly, and helpful. But Sequim is not immune to the problems of bigger cities. There have been numerous recent examples of financial scams in Sequim perpetrated by those who would separate people from their money.
Just a few weeks ago, there were several young men going to people’s homes in different Sequim, WA neighborhoods asking for money to help the troops fighting in the Middle East. When asked for identification, they said that their organization did not use identification to keep the identity of the donors confidential. They also asked if neighbors were home and what their schedules were.
It turns out that these guys were trying to steal donations intended for our troops and to burglarize homes when the owners were not there.
Please note that legitimate charities for troop donations, like www.anysoldier.com or www.soldiersangels.org do not solicit donations door to door.
Please note also that anyone soliciting money from you at the front door of your home is violating a City of Sequim ordinance.