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Older Men Scam

By
Industry Observer with Living in the Pacific

Women often receive warnings about protecting themselves at the mall and in dark parking lots, etc. This is the first warning I have seen for men. I wanted to pass it on in case you haven't heard about it. A 'heads up' for those who may be regular customers at Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco, or even Wal-Mart. This one caught me totally by surprise.

Last fall, I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your fellow shipmates.

Here's how the scam works: Two nice-looking, collegeaged girls will come over to your car or truck as you are packing your purchases into your vehicle. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. (It's impossible not to look). When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say 'No' but instead ask for a ride to McDonald's. You agree and they climb into the vehicle. On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet!

I had my wallet stolen Aug 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th, & 29th. Also Sep 1st & 4th, twice on the 8th, 16th, 23rd, 26th & 27th, and very likely again this upcoming weekend.

So tell your friends to be careful. What a horrible way to take advantage of us older men. Warn your friends to be vigilant. Wal-Mart has wallets on sale for $2.99 each. I found even cheaper ones for $.99 at the dollar store and bought them out in three of their stores.

Also, you never get to eat at McDonald's. I've already lost 11 pounds just running back and forth from Lowe's, to Home Depot, to Costco, Etc.

So please, send this on to all the older men that you know and warn them to be on the lookout for this scam.

(The best times are are just before lunch and Around 4:30 in the afternoon.)

Courtesy of the Aerograph published by the Naval Weather Service Association.

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  Randy Landis, Overseas Retirement Consultant.

 

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Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Oh Randy, I thought you were serious and even started reading it to my husband. LOL.

Dec 29, 2010 03:49 AM
Laura Pearlman Broker Associate
Gold Crown Unlimited, llc - West Palm Beach, FL
Excellence Through Experience and Resourcefulness

That was really cute Randy;-))

Dec 29, 2010 03:53 AM
Randy Landis
Living in the Pacific - Tupelo, MS
Life is Good in the Tropic Shade!

It's hump day and everyone should be on the lighter side this week. Normalcy begins next Monday!

Dec 29, 2010 05:40 AM