creepy - a comcast guy just showed up to 'check the box on the back of my house' - I didn't call in anything. He says it's a 'comcast issue' but they didn't notify me that they were sending someone. I don't know if they do that, but at least I could tell him to go around the back and not take him throught the house. Which is locked up.

sox, very creepy! Is he gone yet?

If he's acting suspicious I'd call Comcast to see if he's supposed to be there.

Of course, you could end up on hold for half an hour....

I'd call Comcast even if he isn't acting suspicious.

I think he's gone - I'm so creeped out. I'm calling comcast now.

Yes -- I was also going to suggest calling Comcast.

I called DH at work too - I know that's over the top, but we don't know any of our neighbors yet -

It could just be he had to make a general check of some cable network interface, possibly for other subscribers.... do you live in a house or an apartment?

Still, if they need to talk to a customer, it should be their policy to call the customer and leave a message first.

it WAS them. Comcast support says they were around the neighborhood looking for problems with the boxes. And there's no way they can call ahead to notify. But DH says there's a scam going door-to-door checking water services - so I was ok to freak out a little. Am ok now.

btw - fastest way to get through comcast right now is to hit 'add new services for cable (#3 option) and then start asking the service person if you should call the cops.

ransacking boxes for Fernet. NOW.

If it was Comcast he should have a company vehicle. (My brother works for Comcast) They wouldn't have to call before checking outside stuff if they have a problem.