This scam has been extended to drain and gutter cleaning. My silly friend in ED parted with ?40 yesterday, the geezer was supposed to come back today. He assured her that the neighbours had hired him too.
Don't be a plonker ????. You are deliberately being obtuse. We all know the evils of drink and gambling as we all know how they can be enjoyed in moderation.
I know two people who have had scarlet fever. One was a little boy, two years ago and my own daughter about eight years ago. I think someone has misled you. But the TE Lawrence/Alvin Stardust things are hard to top!