Last night while sitting in the bunk using the computer I heard a slight tapping on the driver side window. Before I can even peak over the driver seat to see what's up there are 3 hard raps on the driver s door. Now I stand up to see what is going on. There is a "Gentleman" standing at the drivers door. So I give him the friendly greeting "What the F@#! do you want?" He proceeds to tell me that he and his wife need enough money for a couple gallons of gas so they can get home. I had a five dollar bill so I slid it out the driver side window that was cracked open about a half inch. Question, Did I do the right thing or did I get suckered?

 

I didn't vote because while you may be a little naive,that doesn't absolutely make you a moron........My opinion.....You got suckered outta $5......I see this same thing happen at the Denver truckstops and it seems it's usually crack/meth heads...

I say that because they'll hit up every driver that will talk to them,even after getting $$$$......

I tell them I never carry cash in the truck...

 

I tend to think of a scam as someone trying to get you spend money for something in return.

This does not seem to be any type of scam, just 2 people begging for money. It seems like this is the firsrt time anyone has asked you for money. What you described has happens to me all the time but I live in a city, I have also had people ask me at truckstops.

I never pull my wallet out if front of anyone therefore i tell them i have no $$.

 

I've been approached by the same scam at so many different places that i've lost track of how many times.

I give the same response to this scam along with people selling things or lizards -- i'm broke i have no money.

BTW, I have seen some of those same people hopping into very nice luxury cars and then leaving.

 

Walton, KY, I got to park near the 4-wheeler lot one day. In one of the cars, I saw a guy guzzling beer in the back seat. Then, I saw a middle-aged woman come out of the truck lot and hand him some money. He got out of the car, went into the truck stop and in a few minutes came back out with a six-pack of more beer. Then, he sent her back out into the truck lot to get more money. When she knocked on my door, I told her I didn't have any money, but did give her $15 worth of Flying J coupons and told her they are only good in the restaurant. I did not tell her what I had seen.

A little later, when I was going inside to take a shower, she was coming out with a styro-foam take-out of food. Well, ok... He probably ate most of it, but at least it wasn't beer, and I know she got some of it.

 

Maybe I shouldn't use "suckered" because I've wasted more than five bucks on video games lots of times. As far as "crackhead" He was a very well spoken person. Maybe he was telling the truth. I should have watched him after he left but the porn won't download itself

 

I was unable to vote also: No Moronics Involved...

Everyone of us is different. Everyone of us have our individual things, issues. Humans have been out 'begging' since Humans came into existence.. from the worthy to the egregious.

IF I'm unable to avoid a contact with a beggar, (and depends on my mood), I try to "read'em" as fast as possible - and after years o getting hit up by these 'out there' and now the last 3 yrs with Truckin' -- it gets pretty easy to Read A Beggar.
I'm writing a Guidebook/ Responses To Beggars, Whorz, and Other Cultist Affrontery:
Some extracts:
1. "Hey man, when these people pay me I'll be able to pay you.
2. "Hey man, I only do 2 o y'all a week - and you're about #5, man.."
3. "Hey man, I'm on plastic 'til Payday."
4. "Hey man, you're losin' it man, you already hit on me once in here.."
(Don't laugh... 82% will apologize for 'hitting me twice'. Confirms a crackhead.)
5. "Hey man, the Bich n the Bills got all my cash already."
6. "Hey man, that's a bad deal ya got but I don' get paid 'til (insert some other day)... You gonna be around?"
7. "You want my X wife's phone number? She's got what I had, man....."
8. "Naw man, my kid gets all my loose change.."

Ad Infinitum



If somebody's bangin' on the door, I don't answer it. Period.
If it's a Law Enforcement Officer, believe me, he will let me know he's a Law Enforcement Officer and they have a certain way they handle bangin' you out o the bunk.
If it's another Driver, He'll know how and when to bang me outta the bunk.....
Otherwise, I'm not even 'movin' around in there... unless I hear the sounds o somebody 'perpetratin' around on the rig. You can feel and hear 'things' you wouldn't believe after a little time behind the wheel - even if the motor's idling.

As to whether or not you're a sucker?
Like I said, we're all different.. and the answer can be entirely subjective on a case by case basis.
I've made a Choice to be a little more discriminating - sometimes harsh.. it's a more Practical Aspect o Self Preservation.

 

IMHO there is a 70-80% chance you were scammed. This type of thing is all too common in truck stops. Sadly those who do try to pull this make it bad for those who may really be in a bind.

If you are truly interested in helping out offer to go with them to the gas pumps and watch them put the gas in car instead of just handing them the money. Same type of thing goes for those who are wanting money for food. Go and buy them something or if you have food in the truck offer that to them instead. Their response will tell you in a hurry if they are truly in need.

 

Same here and it ticks me off