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Chris84 · 07-31-2006

So Saturday evening a buddy and me went to the Mall of the Bluffs. We're walking down the parking lot when a guy comes up to us. He gives us a story about how his truck is broke down. Shows us a estimate receipt for a fuel filter then says he could use some help.

You have to understand that this guy was wearing a Chilis managers outfit...or what we thought was one. We don't usually go to Chilis but just took his word. He was very nice to us, didn't pressure us for help. But the nice guys(suckers) we are we decided to help him. So we give him some money cause he says he will pay us back. He shows us a business card for Chilis to make us think he was legit. He also says he will get us some free food from there as well. So we thought we were in like Flint here. Basically getting a free meal.

We even take him to the part store and he thanks us many times. We decide to go back to my buddies place and then go to Chilis later on. I decided to check in just to make sure the guy was in fact legit. (yea, we should have done it while he was around). But it turned out the guy didn't even work for any Chilis anywhere. We were pissed! We went back looking for some sweet sweet revenge, but he was already gone.

So I'm out 20 bucks and my buddy is out 80. Call us stupid or whatever. We were just being nice. We don't even deserve sympathy for it. But we will never trust anyone we don't know again. At least a lesson was learned.

mike · 07-31-2006

Damn dude, that was f***d up.

Thender · 07-31-2006

What a small world!

A guy aproached my wife in the Sears parking lot of the Bluffs Mall asking for money for a broke car... She got the hell away from him and into the store fast. She didn't know about the posability of a scam, she just doesn't trust strangers....

Sorry to hear that Tat.. Hard lesson learned...

Chris84 · 07-31-2006

yea, its only money, but that guy better hope we don't see him around again.

and lets add this little emoticon in as well ----

MMM · 07-31-2006

Tatt.. I am sorry that you were scammed but please don't give up on helping people.. Just be more careful.. There are so few people who are willing to help those in need so please don't let one bad guy change your values..

Bud · 07-31-2006

Thanks for the money tat. :)

Chris84 · 07-31-2006

hey, I live south of plattsmouth too....I will find you! lol

Chris84 · 07-31-2006

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Originally Posted by MMM

Tatt.. I am sorry that you were scammed but please don't give up on helping people.. Just be more careful.. There are so few people who are willing to help those in need so please don't let one bad guy change your values..

I'll try not to give up yet on everyone, MMM. Maybe Ill concentrate on the people that actually look like they could use some money. Bums mostly.

Bud · 07-31-2006

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Originally Posted by tattooed84

hey, I live south of plattsmouth too....I will find you! lol

The Might Beaver. I am southwest of you by a couple of miles.

MMM · 07-31-2006

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Originally Posted by tattooed84

I'll try not to give up yet on everyone, MMM. Maybe Ill concentrate on the people that actually look like they could use some money. Bums mostly.

Ok - sorry but don't give money to bums by the interstate with the signs - Those are scams as well. I watched one guy who stood there and collected money for about 30 minutes - he then pulled out a wad of cash - there must have been about $300 there. Then left walked about 3 blocks to a brand new truck got in and left.

Usually the ones that need help will never ask for it. They are the ones that work hard to try to make it but need a little help.

Bud · 07-31-2006

A local news station did a story on that a few of years ago except the guy they filmed walked a few blocks to a shiney Mercedes.

mike · 07-31-2006

On that same note,M there is a guy just east of where I live who stands on the same corner every day with his luggage. He's been there for a couple years now. Friends of mine have tried to give him money but he refuses it. I don't get that either.

Chris84 · 07-31-2006

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Originally Posted by MMM

Ok - sorry but don't give money to bums by the interstate with the signs - Those are scams as well. I watched one guy who stood there and collected money for about 30 minutes - he then pulled out a wad of cash - there must have been about $300 there. Then left walked about 3 blocks to a brand new truck got in and left.

Usually the ones that need help will never ask for it. They are the ones that work hard to try to make it but need a little help.

last year around my birthday we were sitting downtown outside and a guy walked by. My friend offered him a beer since he had an old Metallica shirt on. So he just sat with us and we talked to him. He was one of those hardworkers....at least we think he was cause he was planning on making his way to New Orleans because he heard they needed help after the hurricane.

Maybe I should volunteer for something...big brothers/big sisters or maybe some organization. But I know even some charity organizations don't work under the way most people would prefer.

MMM · 07-31-2006

Well I can tell you that any non-profit organization has certain rules that they must follow or they lose their government funding. Big Brothers and Big Sister is a very good organization- I could give you a list if you would like. Also know that when you give money to an organization - you can specify where that money goes - you can say - I want this to go to ___ and if they take your money they have to do what you wanted with it.

2ox · 07-31-2006

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Originally Posted by mike

On that same note,M there is a guy just east of where I live who stands on the same corner every day with his luggage. He's been there for a couple years now. Friends of mine have tried to give him money but he refuses it. I don't get that either.

hes waiting for them to nuke walmart

mike · 07-31-2006

Then that makes 2 of us!!

shutterbug · 07-31-2006

Die Walmart

shutterbug · 07-31-2006

We really had trouble for a while with people in our parking lot, gas money was the ploy and they kept showing up, ended up caling the cops on several of them.

danduffy · 07-31-2006

Was driving home from a band gig one late winter night in 03. Felt pretty good cuz I was flush ..ha ha ...pulled up to a covience store to fill up my ole Taurus ..noticed some dude hanging out ...tells me the clerk wouldn't let him inside because he was 'loitering'..I'm like dude ..its a cold one man ..he wont let you in ?..geez ..anyway he asked me for 40.00 so he could get a room at the motel across the street . Yah..I gave him 40.00 ...what the hell ..saw him walk over to the hotel ...I 'm assuming he checked in ..I suppose I could've used the 40.00 for something but I felt kinda generous that night:)

DD

Chris84 · 08-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMM

Well I can tell you that any non-profit organization has certain rules that they must follow or they lose their government funding. Big Brothers and Big Sister is a very good organization- I could give you a list if you would like. Also know that when you give money to an organization - you can specify where that money goes - you can say - I want this to go to ___ and if they take your money they have to do what you wanted with it.

thanks, MMM, Ill look into things more.

2ox · 08-01-2006

next time you see someone standing at the end of an offramp with a sign hand them the want ads.

Lynniebits · 08-02-2006

Well Tat as a very wise man named Earl would say it is Karma. Good for you cuz you tried to help someone who was in need (or at least you thought he was), and bad for him if he scammed you.

On the other hand maybe he needed the money for something else, like food. OK maybe he was using it on crank, but I like to try and find the good in people. I understand the anger though.

A good deed is still good, even if the person that it was done to doesn't actually need it.

Chris84 · 08-03-2006

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Originally Posted by Lynniebits

Well Tat as a very wise man named Earl would say it is Karma. Good for you cuz you tried to help someone who was in need (or at least you thought he was), and bad for him if he scammed you.

On the other hand maybe he needed the money for something else, like food. OK maybe he was using it on crank, but I like to try and find the good in people. I understand the anger though.

A good deed is still good, even if the person that it was done to doesn't actually need it.

haha I love Earl, and at the time I was hoping the guy would get hit by a car or something

drunkrupp · 08-16-2006

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Originally Posted by tattooed84

So Saturday evening a buddy and me went to the Mall of the Bluffs. We're walking down the parking lot when a guy comes up to us. He gives us a story about how his truck is broke down. Shows us a estimate receipt for a fuel filter then says he could use some help.

You have to understand that this guy was wearing a Chilis managers outfit...or what we thought was one. We don't usually go to Chilis but just took his word. He was very nice to us, didn't pressure us for help. But the nice guys(suckers) we are we decided to help him. So we give him some money cause he says he will pay us back. He shows us a business card for Chilis to make us think he was legit. He also says he will get us some free food from there as well. So we thought we were in like Flint here. Basically getting a free meal.

We even take him to the part store and he thanks us many times. We decide to go back to my buddies place and then go to Chilis later on. I decided to check in just to make sure the guy was in fact legit. (yea, we should have done it while he was around). But it turned out the guy didn't even work for any Chilis anywhere. We were pissed! We went back looking for some sweet sweet revenge, but he was already gone.

So I'm out 20 bucks and my buddy is out 80. Call us stupid or whatever. We were just being nice. We don't even deserve sympathy for it. But we will never trust anyone we don't know again. At least a lesson was learned.

sorry you got scamed but a fuel filter shouldn't cost more than $20.

Thender · 08-16-2006

Cadilac Escalade = $42.50

07-31-2006	#1
Chris84 Goes down smooth. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Omaha Age: 23 Posts: 454	I was Scammed! So Saturday evening a buddy and me went to the Mall of the Bluffs. We're walking down the parking lot when a guy comes up to us. He gives us a story about how his truck is broke down. Shows us a estimate receipt for a fuel filter then says he could use some help. You have to understand that this guy was wearing a Chilis managers outfit...or what we thought was one. We don't usually go to Chilis but just took his word. He was very nice to us, didn't pressure us for help. But the nice guys(suckers) we are we decided to help him. So we give him some money cause he says he will pay us back. He shows us a business card for Chilis to make us think he was legit. He also says he will get us some free food from there as well. So we thought we were in like Flint here. Basically getting a free meal. We even take him to the part store and he thanks us many times. We decide to go back to my buddies place and then go to Chilis later on. I decided to check in just to make sure the guy was in fact legit. (yea, we should have done it while he was around). But it turned out the guy didn't even work for any Chilis anywhere. We were pissed! We went back looking for some sweet sweet revenge, but he was already gone. So I'm out 20 bucks and my buddy is out 80. Call us stupid or whatever. We were just being nice. We don't even deserve sympathy for it. But we will never trust anyone we don't know again. At least a lesson was learned.

07-31-2006	#2
mike Drugs Are Better Than Pugs - Just Say No Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 12,695	Re: I was Scammed! Damn dude, that was f***d up. __________________ "Black Tony isn't salty, he's creamy"- Travis Justice

07-31-2006	#3
Thender Always riding the ragged edge of disaster. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 18,147	Re: I was Scammed! What a small world! A guy aproached my wife in the Sears parking lot of the Bluffs Mall asking for money for a broke car... She got the hell away from him and into the store fast. She didn't know about the posability of a scam, she just doesn't trust strangers.... Sorry to hear that Tat.. Hard lesson learned... __________________ Two in the mouth is worth one in the bush. 4th place, 2008 TNTU.net college fantasy football... Bud came in 6th...

07-31-2006	#4
Chris84 Goes down smooth. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Omaha Age: 23 Posts: 454	Re: I was Scammed! yea, its only money, but that guy better hope we don't see him around again. and lets add this little emoticon in as well ----

07-31-2006	#5
MMM Enjoy In Moderation Join Date: May 2005 Location: blair Age: 35 Posts: 3,050	Re: I was Scammed! Tatt.. I am sorry that you were scammed but please don't give up on helping people.. Just be more careful.. There are so few people who are willing to help those in need so please don't let one bad guy change your values..

07-31-2006	#6
Bud Wanna Bet??? Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plattsmeth Age: 38 Posts: 9,903	Re: I was Scammed! Thanks for the money tat. :) __________________ Time is Short Click Here, Free Naked Ladies 2007 TNTU.net Fantasy NASCAR Champion !!!

07-31-2006	#7
Chris84 Goes down smooth. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Omaha Age: 23 Posts: 454	Re: I was Scammed! hey, I live south of plattsmouth too....I will find you! lol

07-31-2006	#11
Bud Wanna Bet??? Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plattsmeth Age: 38 Posts: 9,903	Re: I was Scammed! A local news station did a story on that a few of years ago except the guy they filmed walked a few blocks to a shiney Mercedes. __________________ Time is Short Click Here, Free Naked Ladies 2007 TNTU.net Fantasy NASCAR Champion !!!

07-31-2006	#12
mike Drugs Are Better Than Pugs - Just Say No Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 12,695	Re: I was Scammed! On that same note,M there is a guy just east of where I live who stands on the same corner every day with his luggage. He's been there for a couple years now. Friends of mine have tried to give him money but he refuses it. I don't get that either. __________________ "Black Tony isn't salty, he's creamy"- Travis Justice

07-31-2006	#14
MMM Enjoy In Moderation Join Date: May 2005 Location: blair Age: 35 Posts: 3,050	Re: I was Scammed! Well I can tell you that any non-profit organization has certain rules that they must follow or they lose their government funding. Big Brothers and Big Sister is a very good organization- I could give you a list if you would like. Also know that when you give money to an organization - you can specify where that money goes - you can say - I want this to go to ___ and if they take your money they have to do what you wanted with it.

07-31-2006	#16
mike Drugs Are Better Than Pugs - Just Say No Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 12,695	Re: I was Scammed! Then that makes 2 of us!! __________________ "Black Tony isn't salty, he's creamy"- Travis Justice

07-31-2006	#17
shutterbug Off The Deep End Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middle of Nowhere Age: 32 Posts: 1,123	Re: I was Scammed! Die Walmart __________________ I've never heard you talk like that... Are we about to get it on? Because I'm as hard as a diamond in an ice storm right now.

07-31-2006	#18
shutterbug Off The Deep End Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middle of Nowhere Age: 32 Posts: 1,123	Re: I was Scammed! We really had trouble for a while with people in our parking lot, gas money was the ploy and they kept showing up, ended up caling the cops on several of them. __________________ I've never heard you talk like that... Are we about to get it on? Because I'm as hard as a diamond in an ice storm right now.

07-31-2006	#19
danduffy TnTU Freshman Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 22	Re: I was Scammed! Was driving home from a band gig one late winter night in 03. Felt pretty good cuz I was flush ..ha ha ...pulled up to a covience store to fill up my ole Taurus ..noticed some dude hanging out ...tells me the clerk wouldn't let him inside because he was 'loitering'..I'm like dude ..its a cold one man ..he wont let you in ?..geez ..anyway he asked me for 40.00 so he could get a room at the motel across the street . Yah..I gave him 40.00 ...what the hell ..saw him walk over to the hotel ...I 'm assuming he checked in ..I suppose I could've used the 40.00 for something but I felt kinda generous that night:) DD

08-01-2006	#21
2ox proud beta test subject Listens: I don't listen Join Date: May 2005 Location: on the poor side of town Age: 44 Posts: 3,312	Re: I was Scammed! next time you see someone standing at the end of an offramp with a sign hand them the want ads. __________________ "Sheep go to heaven, goats go to Daves"

08-02-2006	#22
Lynniebits Fear me, if you dare! Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Counciltucky! Age: 33 Posts: 2,123	Re: I was Scammed! Well Tat as a very wise man named Earl would say it is Karma. Good for you cuz you tried to help someone who was in need (or at least you thought he was), and bad for him if he scammed you. On the other hand maybe he needed the money for something else, like food. OK maybe he was using it on crank, but I like to try and find the good in people. I understand the anger though. A good deed is still good, even if the person that it was done to doesn't actually need it. __________________ God I need a nap.

08-16-2006	#25
Thender Always riding the ragged edge of disaster. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 18,147	Re: I was Scammed! Cadilac Escalade = $42.50 __________________ Two in the mouth is worth one in the bush. 4th place, 2008 TNTU.net college fantasy football... Bud came in 6th...

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