I got scammed at work today. It was bad because when it happened, I was aware of what was going on. A man, who was very personable, purchashed some things for $2.90. He gave me $20, and I gave him $17.10 in this order: Ten, five, one, one, and change on top. I turned to bag his products and get his receipt and he mentioned that he should have gotten 17 dollars back. I looked and he had spread out in his hand a one, five, one and one. His wallet was right next to the money as if he almost put it in. I suspected that he had slipped the ten I gave him into his wallet and exchanged it with a one. I called a manager over to assist in the situation. Without wanting to give away to the scam artist what was going on, I tried to hint to the manager what the situation was. She didn't pick up, probably because I didn't make it very clear. I swapped the guys one for a ten and he walked out the door. I told the manager what I thought happened and she counted the drawer. Sure enough, I was duped.
I didn't call the guy down, because I make mistakes. I will be the first to admit that. But next time I will be sure to trust my judgement, I know when I make mistakes, and this wasn't one of those times.
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A cop showed up at my door axing questions about a certain vehicle on premesis. While I peeked out the window to see what vehicle it was, the Kitty vigalently defended our household by hissing at him. The neighbors are busted!
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