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Originally Posted by Whatever
Approached last night, 4/18@ about 7:00 p.m., told him I heard the story before and he looked shocked. Yep, he was wearing the same veterans hat, had a story, was 65ish and could not get away fast enough. I was not able to get the plate #.
The incident took place in the Fuji Restaurant parking lot on 441.
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There was a story, and it went like this, "I am travelling from Gainesville, my father was in an accident and I have to get to Olando Hospital to help him." If you have read previous posts on this subject you will find that it is a SCAM and not BEGGING as this came with a story and a direct approach out of nowhere. Begging is usually a person standing in one spot with their hand out, no story, and just asking for money. There is a difference, subtle that it might be. In this specific case, scamming is his profession.
And, before I get chastised for not shelling out to this person, let me say that I do my fair share, and then some, by supporting various charities that I deem to be worthwhile and help the truly needy and disabled. Especially, those charities which help children.
I hate to admit it, but I've been taken more than once. Fortuneately for amounts that would not create a hardship to me and mine.