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possums101 t1_jd8bgmw wrote

Unfortunately some version of this exists in every city most likely. I’ve run into a guy like this (might be the same guy) at Newport Mall. Even though I was in a mall full of people it kind of shook me up how aggressive he was. Also had a weird run in with a guy at a Chase atm doing something similar but less aggressive.

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Olumn t1_jd94va2 wrote

Did the chase atm guy ask you to deposit his check or something along those lines? I think I may have ran into the same guy

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possums101 t1_jd9c4ov wrote

Yup he asked me something around those lines. I didn’t really understand what he meant. I got a bad vibe and said no. Also he didn’t have a card to swipe and get in.

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jerseycityfrankie t1_jd9gwfu wrote

Be clear loud and to the point. These grifters don’t want to waste time so if you instantly convince them you’re not a mark they instantly move on. But if you’re too polite they see you as a mark that just needs more work in order to pay off somehow.

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MossthisMossthatMoss t1_jda79ee wrote

Thank you! Idk why some people feel the need to give an explanation 1. “No” 2. “F off” .. working just fine for me for the last 15 years

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njmids t1_jdhu01a wrote

They think it’s rude to be straight forward. Suburban attitude.

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GlitzGlitz t1_jd9u492 wrote

They’ve gotten so bold!!! If you politely say “sorry I don’t have any money/change” they start asking if you have Venmo !! 🥲🥲

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fuzedz t1_jdc7qw7 wrote

I always say i dont have apps i dont trust the government

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miranomejoda t1_jdgnkrn wrote

why make excuses? just tell them to $#@! off.

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njmids t1_jdhu1tk wrote

Literally. Just say “no”.

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fuzedz t1_jdhwg8w wrote

I say no if they keep pushing i try to come off just as crazy as them lols

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These_Friendship920 t1_jdchhnc wrote

Yup this happened to me on the Grove St platform! Some little old lady started getting real aggressive with me about it…

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Mysterious-Change954 t1_jdufvqy wrote

This is the answer. A sharp "NO" with a hint of "FUCK OFF" in your tone usually does the trick. Dont even make eye contact.

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