This moring, I was walking in a northern Hyde Park area towards U of Chicago, where I am visiting for one month.

A poor-looking, but seemingly decent black guy approached me and told me that his car has a flat tier and costs 12 dollars to replace/fix the tier. He said that he and his family is 50 miles away from home, and he only has 83 cents on him. He asked for a few dollars, and I gave him 20.

I am wondering now, is this common in this area to make up stories like that or was the guy for real? I hope he was for real.

I helped because my aunt got in a very similar situation once, and some black woman helped her out the same way I helped this guy.

This moring, I was walking in a northern Hyde Park area towards U of Chicago, where I am visiting for one month.

A poor-looking, but seemingly decent black guy approached me and told me that his car has a flat tier and costs 12 dollars to replace/fix the tier. He said that he and his family is 50 miles away from home, and he only has 83 cents on him. He asked for a few dollars, and I gave him 20.

I am wondering now, is this common in this area to make up stories like that or was the guy for real? I hope he was for real.

I helped because my aunt got in a very similar situation once, and some black woman helped her out the same way I helped this guy.

unfortuantly
it may have been a scam
and no not becuz it was a black guy
just that those type of scams are common

but in the unlikely event that it wasnt
you should feel very proud of yourself
always good to help someone in need

Standard begging scam, but you tried to help, so no bad on you.

Here in Hawaii they all need $1.72 to call their cousin/uncle/parents in Arizona. I'm not kidding.

Standard begging scam, but you tried to help, so no bad on you.

Here in Hawaii they all need $1.72 to call their cousin/uncle/parents in Arizona. I'm not kidding.

hey that ones for real
my bum ass fam in hawaii
neva has nuff cash to call me
lmao jk
or am i?????????

12 bucks not 20, but i guess you did a good thing

12 bucks not 20, but i guess you did a good thing


I only had a 20 bill, so I gave 20.

I only had a 20 bill, so I gave 20.

Regardless of it being a possible scam or not, you did a good thing and theres never anything wrong with that! ;)
So many people go out of their way to be mean, hateful and downright cruel as it is (a particular poster comes to mind :rolleyes: ) so any good in this world is just that; GOOD! :)

Regardless of it being a possible scam or not, you did a good thing and theres never anything wrong with that! ;)
So many people go out of their way to be mean, hateful and downright cruel as it is (a particular poster comes to mind :rolleyes: ) so any good in this world is just that; GOOD! :)

That's what I figure :)

That's what I figure :)

That's right; I tried to send you some good karma but it wont let me! I'll send some more around and try again ;)

That's right; I tried to send you some good karma but it wont let me! I'll send some more around and try again ;)
Worked for me

Worked for me

Well, it let me send some to you, but not to Nautilus or Abdielk?? (the king of the funky posts! :D )....I'll keep trying! ;)

It was a scam for sure, but you were trying to help someone out and thertefore you scored points with the man upstairs. Just learn from it and don't be scammed next time offer to help fix the tire or something.

I just sent you good karma darlin along with the 2110 points that go with it. :cool:

I just sent you good karma darlin along with the 2110 points that go with it. :cool:

Did you send the 2110 to me? If so, thank you very much! I really needed it after giving Tino back the 8000 I stole a while back! I do appreciate it :)

Did you send the 2110 to me? If so, thank you very much! I really needed it after giving Tino back the 8000 I stole a while back! I do appreciate it :)

My karma is so high that every time I give good karma it automatically donates 2110+ points to that person. :cool:

My karma is so high that every time I give good karma it automatically donates 2110+ points to that person. :cool:
let me get some good karma :D

let me get some good karma :D

I sent soem a little while ago.

I sent soem a little while ago.

thanks man, i also sended u some

Hi everyone.

My karma is so high that every time I give good karma it automatically donates 2110+ points to that person. :cool:


Send me some karma NOW. :mad:

Hi everyone.

wat up babycakes

What is karma?

Hello B-Hopkins. I guess you must like the executioner. How do I add a picture?

Hello B-Hopkins. I guess you must like the executioner. How do I add a picture?

go to "User CP" its on the top left next to
"FAQ" "Members List" "Chat" "Calendar" and so on, and go to Edit Avatar

yeah im a Hopkins fan

Yeah, dude you probably got burned. I got hit on that one before also. I was lifted for 10 bucks. Its getting to the point that I dont help anyone. I got tired of being scamed and having the favor un-appreciated.

What is karma?

Hi babycakes. Karma is an option that allows you to approve or disapprove another members post. It also gives you points and makes things in the "store" less expensive. I sent you good karma as an expression of good will.

Now please post a pic of your bare boobs. ;)

If people really want money I don't know why they're not more honest about it. Just say, "Hey, I'm really hard up, do you think you could spare a little cash?" Maybe they feel ashamed, or something, which is stupid because any one of us could easily be there in a split second.

If people really want money I don't know why they're not more honest about it. Just say, "Hey, I'm really hard up, do you think you could spare a little cash?" Maybe they feel ashamed, or something, which is stupid because any one of us could easily be there in a split second.

Good idea.

I'm really hard up. Do you think you could spare a little cash?

Good idea.

I'm really hard up. Do you think you could spare a little cash?

lol...sorry man, I've spent all my money fixing my flat tires.

My karma is so high that every time I give good karma it automatically donates 2110+ points to that person. :cool:

hey man "looks around"
lemme gets some dat karma "scratches himself"
come on mahnn "twitches"
pleeazee "looks aroudn some more"
ill suck your dick "twitches some more"





ima karma junkie
incase ya didnt get it

You were definitely scammed. The 83 cents definitely gives it away. Ever in that situation again and you really want to help, offer to help him fix the tire or actually go somewhere and buy the tire with him. Most people have a spare. And if they don't, they'll get help from a relative or friend.

Yeah, you got conned. Sorry about that. It is a shame that people take advantage of people like that. I had some guy try to con me.

Here's the good con they'll try doing. They'll say something is like $20 so you'll only be losing $20 at the most, then they'll try getting more out of you for tax. Especially effective if you have only Twenties on you. Then they get $40 if you help them.

Some guy gave me socks as collateral one time. I gave him the money and told him something like I'm not stupid, I know you're trying to con me. Still let him have the money. He was clearly embarrassed. Money comes and goes, don't sweat it too much. At least you tried doing a good thing.

My karma is so high that every time I give good karma it automatically donates 2110+ points to that person. :cool:

My karma give out 920 pt's ....I found this out when I gave good karma to 'Big Pappy (or daddy??) and he had 0 pt's at the time and now he has 920. That's very cool; I didnt realize that it gave that much! :eek: I wonder how much it takes away every time I give dick head Willy bad karma?? :D

Regardless of it being a possible scam or not, you did a good thing and theres never anything wrong with that! ;)
So many people go out of their way to be mean, hateful and downright cruel as it is (a particular poster comes to mind :rolleyes: ) so any good in this world is just that; GOOD! :)
That is all well and good but consider this......
I took my second wife to Vegas and the exact same scam was pulled on her. The family stuck with the flat tire...pitiful looking kids hanging out the car windows...
She gave them money and I told her she was in the con artist's capital of the world. Sure enough, later in the week, we saw the same family at a different location running the same grift.
My wife said the same as you........."But I did a good thing, right?"
What is good about letting a bunch of kids learn this kind of lesson? Watching their father and mother basically rob people instead of getting a damned job. Keep that "family tradition" alive!

Ive had people try to pull the same thing on me. I have never given that much money to anyone as far as I can remember. I just dont trust people these days.
I have been making a point of giving my food that I dont finish from restaraunts to the bums by my house instead of taking it home lately. A couple weeks ago I had a huge piece of a calzone left over in a to go box and this stoner hippy kid asked my for money for pot. I asked him if he was hungry, he said "yea" so I gave him the calzone. He was super stoked and it made me feel good.
On friday I went to the same place and ordered a calzone and my cousin ordered a gyro. The calzones at this place are so big I can never eat the whole thing so I had left overs again and my cousin had a bunch of his gyro and fries left over. I put all the stuff in a to go box and set out to find a bum I could give the food to. I found one guy walking down the street and I asked him if he was hungry. He said that he wasnt because he just ate, but he had a friend who was and pointed him out to me. I go up to the guy who who was so drunk that he was leaning against the wall where he was near the liquor store. I asked if he was hungry, he said yes and his buddy encouraged him to eat. The man took the good, hot food that I gave him, then asked me for some change for "coffee" when Im sure he wanted it for more booze. I was a little dissapointed that this guy who I thought I just did something nice for still had the nerve to ask me for money after I gave him something to eat. Im still glad I gave him the food but it just made me think that even though I did something nice for this guy he still is not satisfied and is asking me for money. Was this guy just an ungrateful old bum or what? Its things like that that make people not want to help anyone out IMO.

Shut up, make me a sammich and give me five bucks!! :D

That is all well and good but consider this......
I took my second wife to Vegas and the exact same scam was pulled on her. The family stuck with the flat tire...pitiful looking kids hanging out the car windows...
She gave them money and I told her she was in the con artist's capital of the world. Sure enough, later in the week, we saw the same family at a different location running the same grift.
My wife said the same as you........."But I did a good thing, right?"
What is good about letting a bunch of kids learn this kind of lesson? Watching their father and mother basically rob people instead of getting a damned job. Keep that "family tradition" alive!

Kids learn their lesson for both the good & bad things they just have to make a choice they want to do...

Your wife still did the right thing....

My karma give out 920 pt's ....I found this out when I gave good karma to 'Big Pappy (or daddy??) and he had 0 pt's at the time and now he has 920. That's very cool; I didnt realize that it gave that much! :eek: I wonder how much it takes away every time I give dick head Willy bad karma?? :D

Thanks for the Karma and the points......

I wonder how much my karma is giving, maybe 10 points or something, not too much but still I'm giving you back some....

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to tracylee again.

Why am I getting this message whenever I try to give karma...

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to tracylee again.

Why am I getting this message whenever I try to give karma...

I dont know how it works; but when it tells me that I just keep giving it out to others and keep trying to bo back to the poster it denied, etc. :) and thank you for the karma! ;)

I dont know how it works; but when it tells me that I just keep giving it out to others and keep trying to bo back to the poster it denied, etc. :) and thank you for the karma! ;)

I see, you gave me so much that I'll just keep on trying to give some back, thanks....

For the karma I should be thanking you, I received 1000 points with out a sweat, thanks a lot, my arms are always open for some love...

I see, you gave me so much that I'll just keep on trying to give some back, thanks....

For the karma I should be thanking you, I received 1000 points with out a sweat, thanks a lot, my arms are always open for some love...

Youre welcome, I'm glad I could help! :)

Youre welcome, I'm glad I could help! :)

Thank You Very Much, Muchos Gracias, Merci Beaucoup,
Shukran Katir, Kap Kun Kap....

and with my own language Maraming Salamat

Maraming your own ****ing Salamat, ya ****ing perv, ya!! :p

I dont know how it works; but when it tells me that I just keep giving it out to others and keep trying to bo back to the poster it denied, etc. :) and thank you for the karma! ;)
I STILL can't give karma.....good OR bad. I asked Rick about it and he doesn't really know why but said it seems like I am Karma'd out. THAT makes no sense since I know I have barely given out the total amount that Tracy has given to three or four of us!

I STILL can't give karma.....good OR bad. I asked Rick about it and he doesn't really know why but said it seems like I am Karma'd out. THAT makes no sense since I know I have barely given out the total amount that Tracy has given to three or four of us!

i just maxed out my karma too :(
it says i cant give karma to anyone for another 24hours

Maraming your own ****ing Salamat, ya ****ing perv, ya!! :p


WTF, LOL, you made me laugh, gonna give you some good ****ing karma for that....

I STILL can't give karma.....good OR bad. I asked Rick about it and he doesn't really know why but said it seems like I am Karma'd out. THAT makes no sense since I know I have barely given out the total amount that Tracy has given to three or four of us!

Yeah, I've already maxed out for the next 24 hr's myself! :eek:
It sure doesnt take long :)

Yeah, I've already maxed out for the next 24 hr's myself! :eek:
It sure doesnt take long :)
But I've nbeen maxed out for a couple weeks evidently and can't do ****. When I click the karma function I just hear "BOINK".

The only way I can raise someone's bar is to donate a bunch of $$$$$$ to them and then have them send it back which does lengthen the snake.

But I've nbeen maxed out for a couple weeks evidently and can't do ****. When I click the karma function I just hear "BOINK".

The only way I can raise someone's bar is to donate a bunch of $$$$$$ to them and then have them send it back which does lengthen the snake.

That is weird! Anyway, I've gotta log off for now but will be back in an hour. THANKS to everyone that donated to me, I really appreciate it! :)

But I've nbeen maxed out for a couple weeks evidently and can't do ****. When I click the karma function I just hear "BOINK".

The only way I can raise someone's bar is to donate a bunch of $$$$$$ to them and then have them send it back which does lengthen the snake.

Boxerdog, just checking if I got this right, I have to donate so I can increase my karma...

Boxerdog, just checking if I got this right, I have to donate so I can increase my karma...

im afraid so
gime ur money
if i send it back
the snake wont grow as long
itll srink a bit
but if ya let me keep it ur snake gorws huge

im afraid so
gime ur money
if i send it back
the snake wont grow as long
itll srink a bit
but if ya let me keep it ur snake gorws huge

Thanks for the offer abdiel2k3, but I figure I need the money more, I'm keeping my moolahs for now, so I can bet on Pacs next big fight....

im afraid so
gime ur money
if i send it back
the snake wont grow as long
itll srink a bit
but if ya let me keep it ur snake gorws huge

For what it's worth i gave you good karma for the offer....

thanks...

But I've nbeen maxed out for a couple weeks evidently and can't do ****. When I click the karma function I just hear "BOINK".

The only way I can raise someone's bar is to donate a bunch of $$$$$$ to them and then have them send it back which does lengthen the snake.

How strange....mine just did the same thing yours always does, for the first time! Wonder what's up with that?? :confused:

That is all well and good but consider this......
I took my second wife to Vegas and the exact same scam was pulled on her. The family stuck with the flat tire...pitiful looking kids hanging out the car windows...
She gave them money and I told her she was in the con artist's capital of the world. Sure enough, later in the week, we saw the same family at a different location running the same grift.
My wife said the same as you........."But I did a good thing, right?"
What is good about letting a bunch of kids learn this kind of lesson? Watching their father and mother basically rob people instead of getting a damned job. Keep that "family tradition" alive!

That's what makes it hard: differentiating between people who are really in trouble and people who try to scam you.

The scammers cause double harm: not only do they rob you of your money, they do make you ignore people who are in real trouble and need help.

The scammers cause double harm: not only do they rob you of your money, they do make you ignore people who are in real trouble and need help.

Nautilus, i don't see it like this before, for me helping is always a good thing, but you have good points and I see wisdom in it....