Girl Scout cookie scam: Dad, daughter wanted for taking money, never delivering orders, police say

PATCHOGUE, Long Island -- Police on Long Island are investigating a cookie hustle involving a father/daughter duo who police believe went door-to-door asking for money on the spot and promising to deliver on Girl Scout cookie orders.

The problem is, Suffolk County police say the pair took the money in advance but never delivered them. Kevin Zasowski lives in Patchogue. He says back in April, a friendly girl about 5 or 6 years old approached him at home asking if he'd like to buy some Girl Scout cookies.He gave the girl $20 and ordered four boxes, while a man who said he was the girl's father stayed on the street smoking.The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is now urging all victims to file a police report.

They're also promising to honor all bogus orders since the homeowners were only trying to support a good cause and should have their favorite cookies.Lewis' 9-year-old daughter is in the Girl Scouts and has accompanied her on door-to-door cookie sales, but scouts are supposed to be in uniform when selling and they never take cash upfront."You could see the disappointment in her face. It was almost as if she was taken advantage of," Lewis said."It's not the money.

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