Eleanor Holmes Norton, the 88-year-old non-voting delegate representing the District of Columbia in the House of Representatives, became the victim of a fraud scheme Thursday when multiple suspects posing as HVAC workers showed up at her Washington home. The scammers charged $4,362 to the Democratic congresswoman’s credit card without performing any actual work. The suspects arrived at Norton’s residence just after 3:30 p.m., according to an internal police report obtained by local media. The congresswoman’s house manager was not present at the time, which Norton’s office says led to confusion about whether the visit had been scheduled through her staff. The incident came to light when the house manager noticed the unscheduled arrival and contacted DC police. Ring doorbell footage later confirmed that no such appointment had been arranged, prompting the immediate report to law enforcement. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case as felony fraud, though the suspects remain at large. The internal police report included a statement in the victim information section describing Norton as suffering from the early stages of dementia. This characterization immediately drew pushback from the congresswoman’s office, which issued a statement rejecting the medical assessment. Norton’s office told media outlets that the medical diagnosis included in the police report was based on an assumption the reporting officer was unqualified to make. The statement emphasized that police officers lack the credentials to make such determinations about cognitive health. A public incident report provided by the Metropolitan Police Department to media outlets does not include the dementia reference, containing only the basic facts about the fraud investigation. The discrepancy between the internal and public reports highlights the sensitive nature of discussing health conditions, particularly for public figures. Norton’s office also disputed characterizations about her living situation and support system. While the police report referred to a caretaker with power of attorney, the congresswoman’s office insists she employs a house manager who oversees maintenance services rather than provides personal care. According to the office’s statement, Norton initially assumed her staff had arranged the HVAC visit and provided her credit card for payment as part of normal household maintenance. The confusion arose because she expected her house manager to handle such matters, making the unsanctioned visit seem legitimate at first glance. The office added that the longtime employee and friend who serves as house manager resides at a separate address, further distinguishing this arrangement from what might typically be considered a live-in caretaker situation. This clarification appears aimed at countering suggestions that Norton requires constant supervision or assistance with daily activities. The fraud incident occurs against a backdrop of previous reporting about Norton’s health and ability to perform her congressional duties. Earlier this year, friends and colleagues told media outlets they had observed signs of mental decline and noted she has struggled with certain aspects of her job on Capitol Hill in recent years.