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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Older men scam (please be on the look out)

Please pass this important alert on to the older men in your life ..



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 men who may be regular customers at Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco, or even Wal-Mart. This one caught me totally by surprise. Over the last month 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 friends.


Here's how the scam works:


Two nice-looking, college-aged 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 May 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th, & 29th. Also June 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 just before lunch and around 4:30 in the afternoon.)

Old Oct 5, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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On my way to Lowes now.................
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hialeah56
..................I had my wallet stolen May 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th, & 29th. Also June 1st & 4th, twice on the 8th, 16th, 23rd, 26th & 27th, and very likely again this upcoming weekend.

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.
What??? You too???? My God I thought I was alone. I was so ashamed (sort of) and too embarrassed to say anything
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Thanks for the laughs - I needed it after today...
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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I tried the dollar store and they tell me they are out of wallets, been a run on them lately for some reason. Go figure. Of to Wall Mart now
Old Oct 5, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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I had two old ladies chase after me in Aldi's parking lot ..... could they be part of this? or maybe there just wannabes
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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All I got was arrested for hanging out in the parking lot of Lowe's all night. Will try again tomorrow at Home Depot.
Old Oct 6, 2011 | 05:59 AM
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I'll run interference, on my way now.
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 06:35 AM
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LOL, I thought I was the only victom!! Maybe there needs to be a support group!
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