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BETHPAGE OLD BETHPAGE
ISLAND TREES PLAINEDGE SEAFORD
VOL. 16 NO. 14 The Week of July 9 - July 15,1981 20 cents per copy
D.A. Dillon Cautions Against "Williamsons n
Nassau County District Attorney Denis Dillon today warned Nassau
County homeowners to be on the alert for a family of flim-flam artists
that Teome to Long Island every year to bilk people out of money. The
family,last known as the "Williamsons", number up to 2,000 nationally,
and prey primarily on the elderly.
According to Dillon, "The Williamsons' offer the homeowner a variety
of services, such as termite inspection and treatment and roof coating, at
low prices. However, their too good to be true bargains end up being very
expensive for the homeowner."
The District Attorney said initial contact with the Williamsons' may be
through a well dressed and polite child. Their pitch may be "Our daddy
has just done a driveway job (or roof or termite job) in the neighborhood
and he has some material left over. He can give you a really good deal if
you let him do the job right now." If you fall for the swindle, you will end
up paying a price that is usually more than a reputable company would
charge for the same work. In addition, the "top quality" materials that
are promised are usually nothing but a cheap substitute.
Dillon said although they may not use the name Williamson, there are
ways to distinguish a Williamson family member from an honest
businessman. For example, each year the Williamsons' sell their cars,
vans and trucks and purchase the newest models. The van or pick-up
truck will be marked only with a magnetic sign. He will ask you to pay
cash, or if you write a check, will insist that you go to the bank with him
to cash it.
The District Attorney added, "The family members generally go out in
groups to work an entire neighborhood. If you notice such activity in your
area, contact your local police department. If you notice such activity in
your area, contact your local police department. If you have any
questions regarding a contractor, call the County Consumer Affairs
Office. All contractors must be licensed in Nassau County."
"Remember to investigate before you invest your hard earned dollars.
Deals which sound too good to be true usually are," said Dillon.
Nassau County Executive Francis Purcell (center) presents Police
Officer Peter King with the Robert S. Donnenfeld Memorial Life and
Breath Award for the successful use of Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation, as
Mrs. Regina Wasiluk with baby Kelly Ann, Mrs. Phyliss Donnenfeld, and
Mr. Michael Wasiluk (right) witness the event.
On May 29,1980 Officer King responded to a call at the Wasiluk home
where he found a twenty day old baby not breathing. Officer King
immediately began mouth to mouth resuscitation and transported the
baby to The Nassau County Medical Center where additional medical
assistance was rendered. The Emergency Room Staff credited the
survival of Kelly Ann to Officer King.
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| Title | Bethpage-Tribune_1981-07-09 |
| Subject | Newspaper |
| Description | This is a Newspaper distributed locally within Bethpage, Old Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge and Seaford. |
| Creator | Florence Cullem |
| Publisher | Florence Cullem |
| Contributors | Scanned and Prepared by Hudson Microimaging, Port Ewen, New York 12466. |
| Date | 2010 |
| Type | Periodical |
| Format | PDF; TIFF |
| Source | Bethpage Public Library |
| Language | English |
| Coverage | United States |
| Rights | The Newspaper is in the public Domain and Digital Rights Held by Bethpage Public Library. |
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