– collects ‘help’ on her behalf 

RESIDENTS of several communities in Berbice have been swindled out of money and other items by a woman claiming to be one of the victims of the Old Year’s Day fire at Tain, East Berbice-Corentyne.
Jagdeo Ramotar and his wife Amanda are urging persons to be on the alert and to report any attempt by this woman to solicit help on their behalf.
They are also calling on the woman to desist from further committing this fraudulent act.
Amanda told the Guyana Chronicle that she and her husband were informed that a woman with children has been visiting communities in East and West Berbice impersonating her, and collecting money from them under the guise that she was gathering funds to rebuild a house.

“She a go around with them children and say how she house burn down in Tain last year just like we story and a collect money and things from the people them, but she lie cause me never go around. She went to Black Bush Polder, Belvedere, Fyrish, Hopetown and other parts of West Coast Berbice,” the woman said.
The couple made it clear that they have been receiving help from A. Ally Snackette at Tain and from persons who have offered assistance. They insist that they have not visited homes or companies asking for help and if anyone does, a report should be made to the police.
On December 31, 2020 around 15:15hrs, a fire of unknown origin destroyed the rented property that the couple and their five children, aged one, four, six, 10 and 12 occupied.

The family lost everything except the clothes they were wearing at the time. The couple and their children are currently residing with Jagdeo’s mother.
Following the fire, the couple was able to secure a plot of land at Train Line Dam, Port Mourant and they have cleared in anticipation of building their own home. However, they are still in need of assistance and are willing to accept any help offered to them.
The couple has made a report at Whim Police Station regarding the impersonator. However, with no physical details, ranks are unable to act.
The coupe is seeking the public’s help to capture the woman.
Anyone with information about her can contact the Ramotars on 665-2478.