Dear PoPville

Air Vent, Dryer Vent Flim Flam Still Seen on Neighborhood Crime Groups

“Dear PoPville,

I think this is the same duct cleaning scam I’ve seen posted on popville. Someone sent it to the whole mail group for police notification for SW DC:

Michael will be cleaning our air vents and dryer vents soon (he also offers chimney cleaning if needed) . He recently did an excellent job at a nearby property—very thorough, punctual, and professional. If you have allergies, notice extra dust, or haven’t cleaned your vents in over a year, it’s probably time. He quoted $400, but with 3–4 houses it’s $149 for one AC unit house. If interested, PM me your contact number and house address so I can add you to the list. Thanks!”