Warning for Home Depot Customers.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

This is  a heads up warning for you guys who are regular customers at Home Depot. Last month "I" became the victum of a clever scam while out shopping.   This simple shopping trip has turned out to be quite tramatic.  Don't think that this couldn't happen to you or your friends!

This is how the scam works:

Two very hot young ladies, apx 20-21, come over to your car as you are packing your purchases in the trunk.  They both start wiping the windshield with windex and a rag and with their breasts nearly falling out of their skimpy t-shirts.  It is impossible not to look, I know, I tried several times not to.  When you offere them a tip, the decline, but asked for a ride to another Home Depot.  You agree and they climb into the backseat.

On the way, they start undressing and one climbs over the seat and starts crawling all over you, while the other steals your wallet.

I had "MY" wallet stolen June 4th, 9th,10th, twice on the 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th and again on the 20th.  It happened again on the 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, and 29th.  Then twice on July 1st, the 2nd, 3rd, and 3 times on sat. and very likely this coming wed.

So tell your Feinds to be careful!!!

Home Depot has seen a rise in repeat business during this scam.

P.S. WALMART has wallets on Sale for $2.99

Comments (20)

Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

William, they are going to catch on to your scam and alter their scam unless (and you didn't disclose this info) you keep at least a twenty in your $2.99 wallet. P.S. this hasn't happen in my region yet but will be happy to provide directions if needed. Steve

Jul 08, 2008 02:40 AM
Ben Nunes ~ Photography & Virtual Tours
New Tour Era, Inc - Atlanta, GA

More than likely I see this happening to me this evening. It's very unfortunate, I must tell my friends, because after I tell them about it I see it happening to them tomorrow, and possibly the next day.

Jul 08, 2008 02:44 AM
Harold "Hal" Place
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning William,

At least you maximized the benefits of that high priced gas. I just bought a supply of reasonably priced wallets. See you at Home Depot!  

Jul 08, 2008 02:44 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Steve...because of gas prices I may have to put less in my wallet, which could backfire in the long run.

Jul 08, 2008 02:45 AM
Chris Cliff
DDIY Home Renewal - Lynnwood, WA
The Home Repair and Painting Guy

Hmm..  I think this scam needs to spread to my local HD.  The only people I see hanging out at the stores around me speak Spanish and I sure wouldn't want them topless and crawling all over me.

Jul 08, 2008 02:48 AM
Jacquie Cliff
Champions Real Estate Services - Lynnwood, WA - Lynnwood, WA
- Real Estate and Short Sale Expert

Wow.....what a lucrative way to make a living....to bad it wouldn't work for us chubby chics.

Jul 08, 2008 02:48 AM
James Angelo
Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage LLC - Jacksonville, FL

I am going to look up the addres of my local Home Depot - and get there early. Thanks

Jul 08, 2008 03:05 AM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas

Is this why hubby's trips to Home Depot are taking longer and longer?  Thank God!  I thought he was scoping out cheap Gazebo's that were made in China again.

Tell the girls not to leave streaks on the windows next time.

Jul 08, 2008 03:07 AM
Renae Bolton
Marketing 4 Realtors - Garfield Heights, OH
I'm your Professional Real Estate Marketing VA!

Men.

Jul 08, 2008 03:36 AM
Randy L. Prothero
eXp Realty - Mililani, HI
Hawaii REALTOR, (808) 384-5645

Good thing I don't keep my money in my wallet.  I will have enough to buy more wallets.  LOL

Jul 08, 2008 06:42 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Bill...

Whic Home hDepot did you say to watch out for this scam? And what;s the dest dat to be there?

Jul 08, 2008 01:04 PM
Dale Baker
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy William

I've really got to hand it to ya. Now this is one fine yarn.

God Bless The U.S.A.

Jul 08, 2008 02:18 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Richard...I just heard that it's happened at a Texas Lowe's.  It could be coming to your town soon!!!

Jul 08, 2008 02:29 PM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas

Dammit, William.

Jul 08, 2008 02:33 PM
Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Good laughs!  Thanks again. I need to laugh after the tough softball lose tonight. 

Jul 08, 2008 02:47 PM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

Bill, you fall for anything don't you.  I know your wife said you never learn either!

Jul 16, 2008 11:31 AM
Michael Sahlman
www.HomesForVIPs.com - Keller Williams Realty - Miami Beach, FL
e-PRO - Miami Beach Florida Luxury Homes

that was a good one...hmm have to keep my eyes open!

Jul 16, 2008 04:21 PM
Kent Simpson
Realty One Group Mountain Desert - Tucson, AZ
Real Estate Is About People

Let me know if they start heading to the southwest region, William - I'll be sure to keep my windshield dirty!

Jul 16, 2008 04:25 PM
Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

I must say, you have impressive stamina my friend!

Jul 16, 2008 05:31 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Mel...Thanks!   Things have slowed down...Walmart run out of wallets!

Jul 17, 2008 01:05 AM

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