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Did I get scammed?
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:40 am
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:40 am
Guy comes up to me, clean cut, well spoken, with ID in hand a car key. Says his car broke down, he has work in 30 mins, and he needs $30 for something about a tow truck company. Normally I shut these guys down with quickness by using the classic "im a college student, dont have the money, blah blah" but this guy seemed genuine so I coughed it up.
Wrote down his name, phone number, where he works, and was very gracious. Im pretty skeptical, but the good samaritain in me couldn't help but think about if I was in a desperate situation and needed the same help. Especially because the guy didn't look like some random methhead like the normal beggars.
So what do yall think? Scammed or no?
Ill call his place of work when they open and see if they have an employee by his name to find out.
UPDATE: Called his "employer" and they never heard of him. Don't give money to a guy who goes by the name Carey Lyons.
Wrote down his name, phone number, where he works, and was very gracious. Im pretty skeptical, but the good samaritain in me couldn't help but think about if I was in a desperate situation and needed the same help. Especially because the guy didn't look like some random methhead like the normal beggars.
So what do yall think? Scammed or no?
Ill call his place of work when they open and see if they have an employee by his name to find out.
UPDATE: Called his "employer" and they never heard of him. Don't give money to a guy who goes by the name Carey Lyons.
This post was edited on 3/18/16 at 10:07 am
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Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:41 am to Skinner
quote:
Guy comes up to me,
quote:
Did I get scammed?
yes
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:41 am to Skinner
It's a fake number, just like the girls in bars used to give me.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:42 am to Skinner
Are you expecting to get paid back?
This post was edited on 3/18/16 at 9:42 am
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:42 am to Skinner
For the record, Im casting my vote: scammed
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:42 am to Skinner
You probably got scammed. Where was his wallet?
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:42 am to Skinner
Problem with those guys is if you did indeed get scammed, he's ruined it for the next guy who really has a problem.
Take your lumps if you got duped and move on.
Take your lumps if you got duped and move on.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:43 am to anc
No, if he's legit im good with it being just a good deed.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:44 am to Skinner
where did this take place? Was he near his vehicle or just walk up to you out of the blue? Does the tow company not take credit cards? And where can you get a tow for just $30? did he say he'd pay you back?
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:44 am to Skinner
There's a sucker born every minute
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:45 am to Skinner
Did you at least get a tug job?
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:45 am to Skinner
If you have to ask - you got scammed, baw.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:45 am to Skinner
If he was genuine then you came through for him and really helped him out. If not, you're only out 30 bucks. Either way I wouldn't worry about it.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:45 am to Skinner
$30 is the perfect amount to go get high with
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:46 am to WG_Dawg
Said he had $20 cash and needed a other $30, car broke down on lee between burbank and Nicholson, asked me at the circle K on corner of burbank and east biyd
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:46 am to Skinner
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Wrote down his name, phone number, where he works
You better go to his "work" and collect
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:46 am to TheIndulger
quote:
. Where was his wallet?
He must of left it at the children's hospital when he was busy surprising kids w sno balls
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:47 am to Skinner
Sounds like you got scammed... no wallet with credit/debit card? He had to call for a tow truck, he couldn't call his work for help or call a friend to help him out?
Seems fishy.
Seems fishy.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:47 am to WG_Dawg
quote:
Does the tow company not take credit cards?
I think it isn't unusual for tow companies to be cash only. I don't deal with them often so who knows. That might just be sketchy places like riverside.
Posted on 3/18/16 at 9:47 am to Skinner
all you can do is go with your gut at the time
I dunno bout you, but my life won't change minus 30 dollars
give it a few days
I dunno bout you, but my life won't change minus 30 dollars
give it a few days
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