Poll of the Day > How do you look upon victims of scams?

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Solid Sonic 05/26/19 7:49:15 PM #1:	Sympathetically or condescendingly - Results (2 votes) Sympathetic; it's not their fault that someone else wanted to screw with them 50% (1 vote) 1 Condescendingly; holy shit you are gullible, you can't be trusted with your money 50% (1 vote) 1 Condescendingly only in the case of crowdfunding gone bad 0% (0 votes) 0 (topic) --- "Imagine a world where hypothetical situations didn't exist..." <cite>Solid Sonic posted [p:922407359] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote> Sympathetically or condescendingly - Results (2 votes) Sympathetic; it's not their fault that someone else wanted to screw with them 50% (1 vote) 1 Condescendingly; holy shit you are gullible, you can't be trusted with your money 50% (1 vote) 1 Condescendingly only in the case of crowdfunding gone bad 0% (0 votes) 0 (topic)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 05/26/19 7:50:39 PM #2:	Shame. rings bell Shame. rings bell Shame. rings bell --- Doctor Foxx posted... The demonizing of soy has a lot to do with xenophobic ideas. <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:922407416] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Shame. rings bell Shame. rings bell Shame. rings bell</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SkynyrdRocker 05/26/19 7:55:25 PM #3:	Depends on the scam. For instance the people that think that the IRS would really call and tell you to buy Google Play giftcards are absolute morons <cite>SkynyrdRocker posted [p:922407571] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Depends on the scam. For instance the people that think that the IRS would really call and tell you to buy Google Play giftcards are absolute morons</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 05/26/19 7:59:49 PM #4:	Old people. --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:922407708] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Old people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WhiskeyDisk 05/26/19 8:24:45 PM #5:	If the scam preys on those with compromised mental faculties or the elderly, I'm sympathetic. If its average Joe Sixpack who should have known it was too good to be true from the get go, not so much. --- The SBA has closed for business, we thank you for your patronage Assassins. ~there's always free cheese in a mousetrap. <cite>WhiskeyDisk posted [p:922408576] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>If the scam preys on those with compromised mental faculties or the elderly, I'm sympathetic. If its average Joe Sixpack who should have known it was too good to be true from the get go, not so much.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChaosAzeroth 05/26/19 9:18:01 PM #6:	WhiskeyDisk posted... If the scam preys on those with compromised mental faculties or the elderly, I'm sympathetic. I'm not saying all do, but don't most scams? <cite>ChaosAzeroth posted [p:922410559] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>WhiskeyDisk posted...</cite> <quote>If the scam preys on those with compromised mental faculties or the elderly, I'm sympathetic.</quote> I'm not saying all do, but don't most scams?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CTLM 05/26/19 9:44:04 PM #7:	Varies from situation to situation. I took care of an elderly man who was scammed by Publishing Clearinghouse. They scammed a lot of elderly people. Definitely felt bad for him Known others who fell for obvious scams. One stopped by their house and offered to do house repairs. Paid in cash. Never even got contact info (if they were even legitimate to begin with). They shocker never came back Then there's the scams of churches and leeches of bad relationships, but that's not for this topic --- PSN: CPortzline <cite>CTLM posted [p:922411559] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Varies from situation to situation. I took care of an elderly man who was scammed by Publishing Clearinghouse. They scammed a lot of elderly people. Definitely felt bad for him Known others who fell for obvious scams. One stopped by their house and offered to do house repairs. Paid in cash. Never even got contact info (if they were even legitimate to begin with). They shocker never came back Then there's the scams of churches and leeches of bad relationships, but that's not for this topic</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Beveren_Rabbit 05/26/19 9:52:01 PM #8:	people get scammed by mechanics and carpet cleaners without knowing any better --- flops <cite>Beveren_Rabbit posted [p:922411837] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>people get scammed by mechanics and carpet cleaners without knowing any better</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 05/26/19 10:13:35 PM #9:	Depends on the scam and person... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:922412589] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Depends on the scam and person...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krazy_Kirby 05/26/19 10:35:29 PM #10:	that nigerian prince will totally pay you back the money you "lend" him --- Kill From The Shadows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot <cite>Krazy_Kirby posted [p:922413360] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>that nigerian prince will totally pay you back the money you "lend" him</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nade Duck 05/26/19 10:51:19 PM #11:	sympathetic mostly. taking advantage of old people is shitty as fuck. screw crowdfunding though. unless it's that porn game that's coming out. the world needs more of that. --- https://imgur.com/ElACjJD "Most of the time, I have a whole lot more sperm inside me than most women do." - adjl <cite>Nade Duck posted [p:922413848] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>sympathetic mostly. taking advantage of old people is shitty as fuck. screw crowdfunding though. unless it's that porn game that's coming out. the world needs more of that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Valiant_Kaiser 05/26/19 11:06:23 PM #12:	SkynyrdRocker posted... Depends on the scam. For instance the people that think that the IRS would really call and tell you to buy Google Play giftcards are absolute morons This. Some scams are crafty enough that I can understand how a person fell for them. Things like that mean you probably need someone else to have power of attorney (and you potentially need a helmet 24/7). <cite>Valiant_Kaiser posted [p:922414384] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>SkynyrdRocker posted...</cite> <quote>Depends on the scam. For instance the people that think that the IRS would really call and tell you to buy Google Play giftcards are absolute morons</quote> This. Some scams are crafty enough that I can understand how a person fell for them. Things like that mean you probably need someone else to have power of attorney (and you potentially need a helmet 24/7).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ferko420 05/26/19 11:11:45 PM #14:	If you play stupid games you win stupid prizes, that said, don't prey on the elderly.... --- Switch: Ferko: SW-3592-8151-5043 3DS: Ferko: 4167-4487-9551 PSN: HAVOCtheHedgehog <cite>ferko420 posted [p:922414568] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>If you play stupid games you win stupid prizes, that said, don't prey on the elderly....</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WhiskeyDisk 05/26/19 11:19:18 PM #15:	ChaosAzeroth posted... WhiskeyDisk posted... If the scam preys on those with compromised mental faculties or the elderly, I'm sympathetic. I'm not saying all do, but don't most scams? Most scams are just a numbers game. There's a sucker born every minute, and there 525,600 minutes in a year. If you just keep casting line, you'll eventually catch a fish. --- The SBA has closed for business, we thank you for your patronage Assassins. ~there's always free cheese in a mousetrap. <cite>WhiskeyDisk posted [p:922414837] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>ChaosAzeroth posted...</cite> <quote><cite>WhiskeyDisk posted...</cite> <quote>If the scam preys on those with compromised mental faculties or the elderly, I'm sympathetic.</quote> I'm not saying all do, but don't most scams?</quote> Most scams are just a numbers game. There's a sucker born every minute, and there 525,600 minutes in a year. If you just keep casting line, you'll eventually catch a fish.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krazy_Kirby 05/26/19 11:23:26 PM #16:	^ using dynamite is a much easier way to fish --- Kill From The Shadows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot <cite>Krazy_Kirby posted [p:922415009] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>^ using dynamite is a much easier way to fish</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 05/26/19 11:30:11 PM #17:	SkynyrdRocker posted... Depends on the scam. This, tbh. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| There are precious few at ease / With moral ambiguities / So we act as though they don't exist. <cite>Zeus posted [p:922415251] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>SkynyrdRocker posted...</cite> <quote>Depends on the scam. </quote> This, tbh.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 05/26/19 11:34:57 PM #18:	Too vague of a topic. But I'll go with sympathetic for the general idea. I don't think scams should be legalized with a "you deserve it if you fall for it" mind set >.> <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:922415418] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Too vague of a topic. But I'll go with sympathetic for the general idea. I don't think scams should be legalized with a "you deserve it if you fall for it" mind set >.></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PKMNsony 05/26/19 11:43:52 PM #19:	Halfway between sympathy and "holy s* you are gullible, you can't be trusted with your money". <cite>PKMNsony posted [p:922415732] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Halfway between sympathy and "holy s* you are gullible, you can't be trusted with your money".</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Yellow 05/26/19 11:48:03 PM #20:	Idc what people want to fall for until it effects me. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZNqaAh6iLU <cite>Yellow posted [p:922415859] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Idc what people want to fall for until it effects me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jramirez23 05/27/19 1:42:23 AM #21:	I remember there was once a video on YouTube of a man who infiltrated a work-from-home scam and he tried to warn other marks involved but they just ignored him and even reported his activity to the scammer. I cannot imagine being blinded by greed that much lol. Edit: Heres that video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ToWVTAeA0" data-time=" --- When life backs you up into a corner, come out swingin'! <cite>jramirez23 posted [p:922418968] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>I remember there was once a video on YouTube of a man who infiltrated a work-from-home scam and he tried to warn other marks involved but they just ignored him and even reported his activity to the scammer. I cannot imagine being blinded by greed that much lol. Edit: Heres that video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ToWVTAeA0" data-time="</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 05/27/19 2:08:59 AM #22:	jramirez23 posted... I remember there was once a video on YouTube of a man who infiltrated a work-from-home scam and he tried to warn other marks involved but they just ignored him and even reported his activity to the scammer. I cannot imagine being blinded by greed that much lol. Edit: Heres that video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ToWVTAeA0" data-time=" I don't want to say they deserve it, but the guy was trying to help... Also, couldn't the police do anything? --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:922419572] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>jramirez23 posted...</cite> <quote>I remember there was once a video on YouTube of a man who infiltrated a work-from-home scam and he tried to warn other marks involved but they just ignored him and even reported his activity to the scammer. I cannot imagine being blinded by greed that much lol. Edit: Heres that video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ToWVTAeA0" data-time="</quote> I don't want to say they deserve it, but the guy was trying to help... Also, couldn't the police do anything?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
InfestedAdam 05/27/19 2:15:40 AM #23:	LinkPizza posted... Depends on the scam and person... --- "You must gather your party before venturing forth" "Go for the eyes Boo! Go for the eyes!" <cite>InfestedAdam posted [p:922419699] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote>Depends on the scam and person...</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dancer62 05/27/19 2:18:20 AM #24:	Meh. OTOH, I hate con artists who prey on the vulnerable. --- If ballet was easy, it would be pointe-less <cite>dancer62 posted [p:922419759] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Meh. OTOH, I hate con artists who prey on the vulnerable.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 05/27/19 2:18:51 AM #25:	Nade Duck posted... unless it's that porn game that's coming out. Which one? --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:922419773] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>Nade Duck posted...</cite> <quote>unless it's that porn game that's coming out.</quote> Which one?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 05/27/19 2:32:01 AM #26:	I recently had somebody drive up next to me when I was leaving the mall (I was there to play Pokmon go) and they said to me I just applied for a job at Macys, and its a 45 minute drive from my house. I have been without a job for about two months now and it took me my last cent to get here. If you have anything you can spare to get me some gas to get home, Id really appreciate it. If not, thats fine too. And I gave them twenty dollars. They were so thankful and said that they would remember my kindness always. Did I get scammed? Probably. Do I still feel good about it? Yes. <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:922420076] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>I recently had somebody drive up next to me when I was leaving the mall (I was there to play Pokmon go) and they said to me I just applied for a job at Macys, and its a 45 minute drive from my house. I have been without a job for about two months now and it took me my last cent to get here. If you have anything you can spare to get me some gas to get home, Id really appreciate it. If not, thats fine too. And I gave them twenty dollars. They were so thankful and said that they would remember my kindness always. Did I get scammed? Probably. Do I still feel good about it? Yes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
InfestedAdam 05/27/19 3:15:06 AM #27:	MICHALECOLE posted... I recently had somebody drive up next to me when I was leaving the mall (I was there to play Pokmon go) and they said to me I just applied for a job at Macys, and its a 45 minute drive from my house. I have been without a job for about two months now and it took me my last cent to get here. If you have anything you can spare to get me some gas to get home, Id really appreciate it. If not, thats fine too. And I gave them twenty dollars. They were so thankful and said that they would remember my kindness always. Did I get scammed? Probably. Do I still feel good about it? Yes. I've been in a similar situation. I offered to meet the person at a gas station and pay for a few gallons of gas. The person said it would be a bother to have me do that so cash is preferred. More than likely it was a scam but I just gave maybe $6 in small bills and change to the person. I can definitely see why my friend kinda scolds me whenever I give cash. At least if I just give food, or gas in this case, it is much less likely that said person will use that cash for some less than honest purpose. --- "You must gather your party before venturing forth" "Go for the eyes Boo! Go for the eyes!" <cite>InfestedAdam posted [p:922420852] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>MICHALECOLE posted...</cite> <quote>I recently had somebody drive up next to me when I was leaving the mall (I was there to play Pokmon go) and they said to me I just applied for a job at Macys, and its a 45 minute drive from my house. I have been without a job for about two months now and it took me my last cent to get here. If you have anything you can spare to get me some gas to get home, Id really appreciate it. If not, thats fine too. And I gave them twenty dollars. They were so thankful and said that they would remember my kindness always. Did I get scammed? Probably. Do I still feel good about it? Yes.</quote> I've been in a similar situation. I offered to meet the person at a gas station and pay for a few gallons of gas. The person said it would be a bother to have me do that so cash is preferred. More than likely it was a scam but I just gave maybe $6 in small bills and change to the person. I can definitely see why my friend kinda scolds me whenever I give cash. At least if I just give food, or gas in this case, it is much less likely that said person will use that cash for some less than honest purpose.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 05/27/19 6:44:13 AM #28:	As othera have said depends. Some scams can be crafty. There was a woman in a city I used to live near that took "donations" for a "church". Forget what humanitarian bs she came up with for what the donation where going towards though. She was funding her rich lifestyle in reality. To make matters worse that city actually had a law that you had to have a permit to panhandle and she would run off or call the cops on homeless people trying to beg for money. --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:922423693] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>As othera have said depends. Some scams can be crafty. There was a woman in a city I used to live near that took "donations" for a "church". Forget what humanitarian bs she came up with for what the donation where going towards though. She was funding her rich lifestyle in reality. To make matters worse that city actually had a law that you had to have a permit to panhandle and she would run off or call the cops on homeless people trying to beg for money.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AllstarSniper32 05/27/19 7:01:54 AM #29:	MICHALECOLE posted... I recently had somebody drive up next to me when I was leaving the mall (I was there to play Pokmon go) and they said to me I just applied for a job at Macys, and its a 45 minute drive from my house. I have been without a job for about two months now and it took me my last cent to get here. If you have anything you can spare to get me some gas to get home, Id really appreciate it. If not, thats fine too. And I gave them twenty dollars. They were so thankful and said that they would remember my kindness always. Did I get scammed? Probably. Do I still feel good about it? Yes. I don't even carry cash on me so I'm not even lying when I say I have no change. --- If the people only understood the rank injustice of our money and banking systems, there would be a revolution before morning - Andrew Jackson <cite>AllstarSniper32 posted [p:922423951] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>MICHALECOLE posted...</cite> <quote>I recently had somebody drive up next to me when I was leaving the mall (I was there to play Pokmon go) and they said to me I just applied for a job at Macys, and its a 45 minute drive from my house. I have been without a job for about two months now and it took me my last cent to get here. If you have anything you can spare to get me some gas to get home, Id really appreciate it. If not, thats fine too. And I gave them twenty dollars. They were so thankful and said that they would remember my kindness always. Did I get scammed? Probably. Do I still feel good about it? Yes.</quote> I don't even carry cash on me so I'm not even lying when I say I have no change.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dedbus 05/27/19 7:24:04 AM #30:	Number 2. The amount of people who fell for the college and university fantasy is unreal. It's like a conga line that goes of a cliff. Also even thinking about going to seek medical attention. Financial ruin is a certainly for all but the sniffles. Just kidding. They'll shake you upside down for that. You're better off fighting through with webmd than going into the Lions den. Also if you are male and get married. Really no further explanation needed. <cite>dedbus posted [p:922424242] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Number 2. The amount of people who fell for the college and university fantasy is unreal. It's like a conga line that goes of a cliff. Also even thinking about going to seek medical attention. Financial ruin is a certainly for all but the sniffles. Just kidding. They'll shake you upside down for that. You're better off fighting through with webmd than going into the Lions den. Also if you are male and get married. Really no further explanation needed.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
waterdeepchu 05/27/19 7:27:30 AM #31:	The first time they're scammed, complete sympathy. We want to be able to trust other people, and that can be easy to abuse especially if someone's not expecting it. The sixth time though? That's a bit different. --- Friend Code: 2707-2146-0610 Ditto, Kecleon, Lillipup <cite>waterdeepchu posted [p:922424284] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>The first time they're scammed, complete sympathy. We want to be able to trust other people, and that can be easy to abuse especially if someone's not expecting it. The sixth time though? That's a bit different.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SkynyrdRocker 05/27/19 8:35:54 AM #32:	jramirez23 posted... I remember there was once a video on YouTube of a man who infiltrated a work-from-home scam and he tried to warn other marks involved but they just ignored him and even reported his activity to the scammer. I cannot imagine being blinded by greed that much lol. Edit: Heres that video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ToWVTAeA0" data-time=" Bahaha, thank you for that link. Definitely going to check out that guy's channel <cite>SkynyrdRocker posted [p:922425371] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>jramirez23 posted...</cite> <quote>I remember there was once a video on YouTube of a man who infiltrated a work-from-home scam and he tried to warn other marks involved but they just ignored him and even reported his activity to the scammer. I cannot imagine being blinded by greed that much lol. Edit: Heres that video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3ToWVTAeA0" data-time="</quote> Bahaha, thank you for that link. Definitely going to check out that guy's channel</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JOExHIGASHI 05/27/19 9:15:21 AM #33:	They're stupid but that doesn't mean stealing and scamming is ok --- Next Xbox will be named Xbox1 2 <cite>JOExHIGASHI posted [p:922426070] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>They're stupid but that doesn't mean stealing and scamming is ok</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GanglyKhan 05/27/19 9:24:08 AM #34:	Fool me once, shame on you Fool me twice, shame on me --- Now Playing: Fire Emblem: Awakening, MH3U, EDF5 SFV: M. Bison, Ed \| UNIST: Waldstein \| SCVI: Tira, Groh <cite>GanglyKhan posted [p:922426252] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Fool me once, shame on you Fool me twice, shame on me</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 05/27/19 12:40:11 PM #35:	LinkPizza posted... Depends on the scam and person... This. Not every case in the same and insight is a wonderful thing. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/kDysIcd <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:922432310] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>LinkPizza posted...</cite> <quote>Depends on the scam and person...</quote> This. Not every case in the same and insight is a wonderful thing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
captpackrat 05/27/19 1:21:51 PM #36:	It depends. There are some scams that are really hard to identify, like Bernie Madoff or Theranos, that swindled a lot of professional investors. And then there are scams like the Nigerian Prince, which actually dates back to at least the 19th century (when it was known as the Spanish Prisoner). Obviously someone must be stupid enough to fall for these swindles or else they wouldn't continue to exist for hundreds of years. I have absolutely no sympathy for anyone that dumb. <cite>captpackrat posted [p:922433821] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>It depends. There are some scams that are really hard to identify, like Bernie Madoff or Theranos, that swindled a lot of professional investors. And then there are scams like the Nigerian Prince, which actually dates back to at least the 19th century (when it was known as the Spanish Prisoner). Obviously someone must be stupid enough to fall for these swindles or else they wouldn't continue to exist for hundreds of years. I have absolutely no sympathy for anyone that dumb.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vocedelmorte 05/27/19 1:40:10 PM #37:	In the end it's their greed that make them believe in stupid shit like free money / free stuff. So no, i don't feel bad for them <cite>vocedelmorte posted [p:922434575] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>In the end it's their greed that make them believe in stupid shit like free money / free stuff. So no, i don't feel bad for them</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
zebatov 05/27/19 1:48:31 PM #38:	https://nationalpost.com/news/world/a-caller-tried-to-scam-a-90-year-old-man-the-elderly-ex-fbi-and-cia-director-orchestrated-a-reverse-sting Side note: This guy might be the only guy who could ever honestly look at you and say "What have you done with your life?" and have it actually mean something. --- I'm right, as expected. <cite>zebatov posted [p:922434883] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>https://nationalpost.com/news/world/a-caller-tried-to-scam-a-90-year-old-man-the-elderly-ex-fbi-and-cia-director-orchestrated-a-reverse-sting Side note: This guy might be the only guy who could ever honestly look at you and say "What have you done with your life?" and have it actually mean something.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
myghostisdead 05/27/19 2:44:03 PM #39:	Depends. The elderly are easily scammed when they have alzheimer's. Some are scammed or taken advantage of by their own family and friends. Some people are just naive or easily preyed upon when they think someone is in need, and learn the hard way you can't trust everyone. --- "Mom, was I in a wreck?" <cite>myghostisdead posted [p:922436953] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote>Depends. The elderly are easily scammed when they have alzheimer's. Some are scammed or taken advantage of by their own family and friends. Some people are just naive or easily preyed upon when they think someone is in need, and learn the hard way you can't trust everyone.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PMarth2002 05/27/19 3:02:47 PM #40:	MICHALECOLE posted... I recently had somebody drive up next to me when I was leaving the mall (I was there to play Pokmon go) and they said to me I just applied for a job at Macys, and its a 45 minute drive from my house. I have been without a job for about two months now and it took me my last cent to get here. If you have anything you can spare to get me some gas to get home, Id really appreciate it. If not, thats fine too. And I gave them twenty dollars. They were so thankful and said that they would remember my kindness always. Did I get scammed? Probably. Do I still feel good about it? Yes. On a similiar note, someone at a gas pump asked for money because they were trying to get back home, but their car had broke down and they only had enough money to fix it, but not get home (they lived out of state). I gave them a few bucks for gas. I saw them a few weeks later at the same gas station and had a moment of recognition when they came up to me to ask me for money. I looked at them, and they booked it. --- No matter where you go, there you are. <cite>PMarth2002 posted [p:922437663] in How do you... [t:77742128]...</cite> <quote><cite>MICHALECOLE posted...</cite> <quote>I recently had somebody drive up next to me when I was leaving the mall (I was there to play Pokmon go) and they said to me I just applied for a job at Macys, and its a 45 minute drive from my house. I have been without a job for about two months now and it took me my last cent to get here. If you have anything you can spare to get me some gas to get home, Id really appreciate it. If not, thats fine too. And I gave them twenty dollars. They were so thankful and said that they would remember my kindness always. Did I get scammed? Probably. Do I still feel good about it? Yes.</quote> On a similiar note, someone at a gas pump asked for money because they were trying to get back home, but their car had broke down and they only had enough money to fix it, but not get home (they lived out of state). I gave them a few bucks for gas. I saw them a few weeks later at the same gas station and had a moment of recognition when they came up to me to ask me for money. I looked at them, and they booked it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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