Epic Beg for Gas Story

[greek_jester]

I once saw a guy with a sign that said something like "I'm not going to lie, I just want some beer". I had just bought some, so I waved a can at him. He ran over, grabbed the can like it was The One Ring, shouted "Lady, you f***ing rock!" and then ran off with his prize.

I admit, I'd probably have bought him some just for the novelty value. Sometimes honesty does pay

[Slave to the Phone]

I once saw a guy with a sign that said something like "I'm not going to lie, I just want some beer". I had just bought some, so I waved a can at him. He ran over, grabbed the can like it was The One Ring, shouted "Lady, you f***ing rock!" and then ran off with his prize. Honesty is a good thing

[Dadeo]

I had a guy approach me: new in town, some kids took his wallet, had to get home for something or other. I played along for a while, Wifeo was on the porch the whole time trying to stifle her giggles from the absurdity of his story. Eventually gave him five bucks, well worth the entertainment we got out of it.

[Ashaela]

I had a lady approach me once with a story about how she was trying to reach her son across the state, and had run out of gas at a nearby gas station with no money.... I offered to meet her at the gas station and fill her tank for her, and would you guess, she really wasn't all that keen on the idea?

[DGoddessChardonnay]

Also, if he refused to let the guy in the house, how can the wallet have been left in the house. BIIIGGGG hole right there.

True.

Another thing (or at least to me is this) If they were supposed to be attending a "retirement dinner" wouldn't that require slightly neater attire than ratty jeans? At least a sportcoat and Dockers at least for him and a nice blouse and dress slacks for her.

Wouldn't put it past them if the car was stolen.

[Sapphire Silk]

My alarm bell started ringing the moment I got a long winded story and not a simple request for directions after being asked if I lived in the area. If he was going to ask for money he really needed, he should not care if I were local or not.

Secondly, who shows up to a retirement dinner at the 11th hour from a long distance?

Thirdly, who waits until her father's retirement party to break the big news that her husband is of a different race, and then breaks the news by just showing up with hubby on the eve of a major life milestone?

[Jetfire]

Well, as a guy, I do sometimes take my wallet out of my pocket and leave it somewhere (usually in a jacket pocket) when I'm somewhere I know I'll be at for awhile; or if I'm planning to get changed into a different set of clothes.

And calling the police is EXACTLY the thing you're supposed to do if someone has your property and you're not comfortable retrieving it yourself; for the safety of everyone involved.

But yeah, that story smells fishy even if you consider the above. There are a lot of other things they could (and should!) do instead of going right to "Ask strangers for cash"

[Pixilated]

Not to mention, even if he did, who takes out their wallet in someone's house anyway.

Plus, when do police have nothing better to do but to escort someone to a house to get a wallet (and on their own story alone).

And finally, who would dress like that for their father's retirement dinner?

Yep, you could get a fleet of big rigs thru that story.

I don't dress quite that badly but I certainly do dress for comfort while travelling, so this might be just barely plausible ... if it weren't for the gigantic holes that've been pointed out in the rest of the story.

[PepperElf]

just like when someone begs for money claiming they haven't eaten in 2 days. and they turn down food...

[Anakah]

My parents were at a gas station and this lady was begging for money for her gas tank, so my step dad offered to put a few bucks in her tank and asked where her car was. She got the look on her but he went to her car anyway.

Turns out her car was full she just wanted booze money. FAIL. Guess she didn't expect him to call her on her shit?

[bankworking]

I think my husband might have fallen for one of these. He was driving to work when he saw an older woman (our moms' age, late 50s) standing by her car at the side of the road. Being a nice guy, he stopped and asked if she needed help. She said her grandchild was in the hospital (where the husband works) and she was driving to see him when she ran out of gas and had forgotten her wallet at home. Husband drove her to a gas station and bought a gas can and enough gas to fill it (a couple gallons I guess) before taking her back to her car, where he filled her tank (he kept the can). She asked for the name of the building where he worked but he said not to worry about it, she didn't need to pay him back (you can't get into his building anyway without an ID badge).

Later he began to wonder if this was a scam. I don't know, since she actually did buy gas and he put it in her car.

Most of the scams, they're just trying to get money. Saying it's for gas is an excuse, just like saying it's for food (and then refusing if you actually offer to buy them a meal). I would say he actually may have run across the rare truthful story.

[AnaKhouri]

I think my husband might have fallen for one of these. He was driving to work when he saw an older woman (our moms' age, late 50s) standing by her car at the side of the road. Being a nice guy, he stopped and asked if she needed help. She said her grandchild was in the hospital (where the husband works) and she was driving to see him when she ran out of gas and had forgotten her wallet at home. Husband drove her to a gas station and bought a gas can and enough gas to fill it (a couple gallons I guess) before taking her back to her car, where he filled her tank (he kept the can). She asked for the name of the building where he worked but he said not to worry about it, she didn't need to pay him back (you can't get into his building anyway without an ID badge).

Later he began to wonder if this was a scam. I don't know, since she actually did buy gas and he put it in her car.

[Merriweather]

Also, if he refused to let the guy in the house, how can the wallet have been left in the house. BIIIGGGG hole right there.

Not to mention, even if he did, who takes out their wallet in someone's house anyway.

Plus, when do police have nothing better to do but to escort someone to a house to get a wallet (and on their own story alone).

And finally, who would dress like that for their father's retirement dinner?

Yep, you could get a fleet of big rigs thru that story.

[Mr Hero]

The former full-time night guy at my hotel was usually approached for gas money. I think he was too nice for his own good. They seem to have stopped coming by once I picked up his shift after he left.

[Teskeria]

Also, if he refused to let the guy in the house, how can the wallet have been left in the house. BIIIGGGG hole right there.