What kind of scams are going around truck stops?

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by BulletTooth, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    Anyone that has a sign that says:
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  3. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    They do....
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  4. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    He was still there last monday. I guess someone should buy his CD's so he can get to Nashville....or Motown.
     
  5. noble one

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    It might work. I saw a couple of signs that were just TOO MUCH a while ago. One said, "Please help, Too ugly to turn tricks". The other one said. " need money for weed, please give". :biggrin_25513:
     
  6. FriedTater

    FriedTater Keeper of The Snakes

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    Three Card Molly Scam

    SC I/77 Exit 83 Loves 9/18/09
    Group of 6 males around the game,1 male behind the trailer faceing the store as a look out. Confirmed to have small radio in hand.
     
  7. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    A fool and his money are soon parted. Ask Bernie Madoff....
     
  8. southernbamaboy

    southernbamaboy Bobtail Member

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    well it's not just the bums you got watch out for ///// but some drivers have started doing the same thing like.-- i lost my walet--- or i can't aford to eat or take a shower when they just fueled up.Don't get me wrong i will and have helped bums and some drivers but i can't tell you i sometimes felt like i've just ben had.
     
  9. noble one

    noble one Light Load Member

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    I almosr always give a buck or two to anyone who apperars to me to be truly down on their luck. Not a crack head or a scammer but a person with a real need. There was a guy standing at the end of an off ramp yesterday. We were all lined up waiting for the light to change when I dug a toonie out of my pocket to give this guy as I went past. The guy in front of me slowed down and I could see he gave the guy a 20 dollar bill. Made me feel kinda cheap actually. I'm sure I have been scammed a few times but I really don't care. If half the folks I give to are scammers and the other half are really in need that's ok with me. It's just the cost of doing good deeds. I know that if it was me there with no place to go and nothing to eat it would be nice if some people cared. Giving just a little gives me some satisfaction.
     
  10. lisilee

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    "hEY BRO, LISTEN TA' THIS, MAN! WAIT...WAIT, BEFORE YOU TELL ME TO "F OFF", YOU GOTTA HEAR DIS! LOOK BRO, I HAVE MA' LADY WIF ME AN' OUR NEWBORN, AND WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH GAS TA' MAKE IT TO _______. WE ONLY HAVE A QUARTER TANK LEFT! IF YOU CAN SPARE SOME DOLLAZ, THAT WOULD BE A GREAT, BIG HELP!"



    I wonder if this is the same man that is begging in downtown cincy.he was doing this act for about three years.then i never saw him again.guess he found enought gas money to make it to where you are.same line and always dressed up in a blue suit out of the 70's.....LOL:biggrin_25526:
     
  11. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

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    Well not to worry. You reap what you sow and if you were scammed by someone you helped then that will fall on them. If you did what you felt you needed to and helped them it will be returned to you down the road. If they scammed you that will also be returned on them down the road. I am the same way I'll help someone f I truly feel that they need it. Some don't even try to look like they need it others you can tell really are down on their luck.
     
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