OT: Don't let this happen to you during the holiday season...

Hi All: Seems like I lost more than fat this past year.... I was home early today (I have 1/2 day Fridays) and an older man knocked at my door. Since I am short, I can't really see out of the door. I opened the door and he preceeds to tell me the following: My mother and I broke down up the street and Mr. Riggles at the Getty will tow me for $60.00. I had to walk to the station and that's were my mother is now. She's 75. I'm blind in one eye (which I could clearly see that he was) and I am $18.00 short. I proceed to tell him that I have no money on me and that I would be more than happy to call the station and put the remainer on my credit card. He said that he would come back if he needed it. My man pulled up a few minutes later and I was side tracked... I was going to call the Getty and pay for it. Well, the man came back and I had my man give me all he had on him... $15.00 (we normally carry no money) My guy kept telling me that the Getty was a good mile away and that it didn't seem right... I'm the street smart one so he gave me the money.... Worried that the man would not get the $3, I called the Getty and found out that I was the 3rd person who called and that it was a scam!!!! WHAT!?!?! Can you believe it!?!?! My mom (I had to call her and make her proud...) said, "Blind people even if it's in one eye can't drive" Yeah.. Yeah.. I know. Don't let the christmas spirit get you in trouble.... Jen

Jen, I have to tell you my husband has had 1 eye since he was 5 years old and he does drive and had his license since he was 16.Sorry Mom wasn't right about that one. Please let her know!!!!See you lighter. Joanne

Hi Joanne, Thanks for letting me know that. See.. mom doesn't always know all.... Have a great holiday, Jen

Howdy....Sorry to hear about this type of scam during the holiday season....Its amazing I guess it takes all types huh. Got a call from Joan.....Can you email me her tele number I erased message before writing it down. I am terrible about keeping records. I have been running to complete this shopping stuff....I still have a few little things and then I am done. We also have to do a tree...YIPES. I am starting to think do I need a tree? So bad of me huh. I guess I am just tired. Happy Holidays see you soon? Debbie

Hi Debbie, I can't believe that I fell for it. I'll email you Joanie's number. How are you doing? I've been done shopping since black Friday. Finished wrapping gifts by the next day and now just buying to buy... You should get a tree. Where will Santa put all your gifts?!? Happy Holidays and I'll see you soon. Let me know when you will be going to a support group meeting, food shopping (you go to Super Fresh, right?), or you want to meet up for decaf coffee. Take care & tell Tim that I said "Hi". Jen