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“You Know That Was A Scam Right?” People Share Different Ways They Get ‘Scammed’ In Stores
If you take a good look around, you’ll find something to smile about. But we have something that’ll make you grin like an idiot. Tumblr users have started a thread, sharing random acts of kindness they were part of, and oh my fireworks will they make you step into 2019 with the right attitude. The stories below prove that if you choose trust instead of scepticism, good things happen. Most of them are about helping someone who’s a couple of bucks short at the store, but if you can buy them happiness, why wouldn’t you? (Facebook cover image: Jason Cartwright)
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Chris Pitch 5 years ago
These young teenagers, four of them, three got a train ticket and the fourth was short. While they were standing there in front of the machine wondering what to do, other people that were waiting just walked past and shook their head because they wanted to use the machine and went to the other one. No way was I letting this kid walk home or chance a 200 dollar fine for the sake of a few bucks. I walked up, tapped her on the shoulder and gave her the money and walked off. As I was walking, I heard a chorus of teenage voices shout WE LOVE YOU! That was all the thanks and appreciation needed. My day was good after that.
Kathy 5 years ago
I'm not going to lie, I was trying to buy time once. My rent check takes a few days to go though and I didn't have a dime left other then that, but , I knew I was getting paid the next day. So I went to get groceries for us and when I went to pay my card was declined....I thought the first time in months it went through quicker than 7 days UGHHH !! I've never been in that situation before and my face got red and I started to get dizzy and sweaty and apologized profusely as the cashier gave me the look of annoyance and disgust. Line was piling up. I said I'm really sorry I have to let this go and can't pay.....The woman behind me said " good, finally get out of here!" Yes, literally yelling it. I heard snickers as I walked away...I was mortified! A few weeks later a guy in front of me had his card declined, I offered to pay for it, smiled and said " please just help the next person you see in your shoes" promised me he would after thanking me a million times. BE KIND!!!!!!
Mr. Re-in-act-ment 5 years ago
Okay what f'ing grocery store is that rude
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TheKnightOwl 5 years ago
A scam? Is that how we perceive people in need now? I've been there, recently. Having your card declined when you've got hungry mouths at home, is both frightening and humiliating. Even though I had no one help in my situation, Thank God for those that do.
Troux 5 years ago
There really are scammers out there, and these are the people ruining it for everyone that really is in need, because they raise distrust and resentment in people. I once worked at a mid range Italian restaurant, and a lady called up and placed an order with my boss for a bunch of lasagna and chicken fingers. When my boss gave her the total, she started a weeping complaint to him about how she can't afford that and she has two kids at home that she can't afford to feed, blah blah (if the story is true, she has no business calling our store and ordering $16 lasagnes). My manager gives in and tells her he will slip her some extra chicken fingers and find an extra couple pieces of lasagne and cover it with extra sauce. So the lady shows up in a brand new $75,000+ Cadillac SUV, and my manager wants to hand over the order himself to show his face. She doesn't get out of the car, and doesn't even end her cell phone conversation or make eye contact to take the food.
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Chris Pitch 5 years ago
These young teenagers, four of them, three got a train ticket and the fourth was short. While they were standing there in front of the machine wondering what to do, other people that were waiting just walked past and shook their head because they wanted to use the machine and went to the other one. No way was I letting this kid walk home or chance a 200 dollar fine for the sake of a few bucks. I walked up, tapped her on the shoulder and gave her the money and walked off. As I was walking, I heard a chorus of teenage voices shout WE LOVE YOU! That was all the thanks and appreciation needed. My day was good after that.
Kathy 5 years ago
I'm not going to lie, I was trying to buy time once. My rent check takes a few days to go though and I didn't have a dime left other then that, but , I knew I was getting paid the next day. So I went to get groceries for us and when I went to pay my card was declined....I thought the first time in months it went through quicker than 7 days UGHHH !! I've never been in that situation before and my face got red and I started to get dizzy and sweaty and apologized profusely as the cashier gave me the look of annoyance and disgust. Line was piling up. I said I'm really sorry I have to let this go and can't pay.....The woman behind me said " good, finally get out of here!" Yes, literally yelling it. I heard snickers as I walked away...I was mortified! A few weeks later a guy in front of me had his card declined, I offered to pay for it, smiled and said " please just help the next person you see in your shoes" promised me he would after thanking me a million times. BE KIND!!!!!!
Mr. Re-in-act-ment 5 years ago
Okay what f'ing grocery store is that rude
Load More Replies... TheKnightOwl 5 years ago
A scam? Is that how we perceive people in need now? I've been there, recently. Having your card declined when you've got hungry mouths at home, is both frightening and humiliating. Even though I had no one help in my situation, Thank God for those that do.
Troux 5 years ago
There really are scammers out there, and these are the people ruining it for everyone that really is in need, because they raise distrust and resentment in people. I once worked at a mid range Italian restaurant, and a lady called up and placed an order with my boss for a bunch of lasagna and chicken fingers. When my boss gave her the total, she started a weeping complaint to him about how she can't afford that and she has two kids at home that she can't afford to feed, blah blah (if the story is true, she has no business calling our store and ordering $16 lasagnes). My manager gives in and tells her he will slip her some extra chicken fingers and find an extra couple pieces of lasagne and cover it with extra sauce. So the lady shows up in a brand new $75,000+ Cadillac SUV, and my manager wants to hand over the order himself to show his face. She doesn't get out of the car, and doesn't even end her cell phone conversation or make eye contact to take the food.
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