Oh damn. In that case just hint that you're too busy or that you don't want to talk. If they don't get the hints then just start ignoring them after they won't leave you alone. They'll get that you don't want to be bothered. If you are blunt or straightforward they may be the type of crazy to try and bring drama into your life because they take everything too personally. Like Karens.
Or just take the gift card to the store and ask if it is legit because a dodgy person gave it to you. If it is legit, spend it, it's a gift card. Then when the dodgy person asks where's the money, tell them the store took the gift card and didn't give you any money. Which would be the truth. :) If they ask for money due to the missing card (which could be their scam anyway) tell them to go sort it out themselves.
As for them asking for money, ask for something for collateral, like their phone. Then make it really hard for them to meet up and string them on a couple of weeks.
Once they realise you're no good for scamming money from they will drop you like a hot potato.
Got a guy that shows up every few days where I'm at. Always trying to get me to do something for him, i.e. if you return this stuff to Walmart for me I'll give you gas money. Keep in mind, no receipt no cash, just gift card. Him: Hey, u got any money? Me: why you asking? You can fill in the bullshit blanks from there...
He stole that stuff and is trying to get you to return it without a receipt. You have to show your ID usually and they keep track, you can only do so many returns without a receipt before you're banned from returning without a receipt. They often offer a gift card for the amount the item was. Don't fall for this and end up in legal trouble!
I have an approachable face and I attract this kind of person ALLLLLLL the time. I accidentally discovered that being really into Jesus or asking them to go with you to an AA/NA meeting usually tapers off contract on their side pretty quickly.
(I love Jesus and am always happy to be someone's meeting buddy. Turns out just being my own lil Ned Flanders-ass self is the best deterrent for crazy.)
Say absolutely not, and you're no longer interested in engaging. No is enough. Disengage. If he doesn't, tell him to fuck off and mean it. Nip this type of shit in the bud before it starts. It's okay to tell people to get TF away from you and your car.
That's me on the norm. Guy parked right next to me and kept trying to spark a conversation. Ignoring him didn't work. Being unfriendly didn't work. Dudes using I would place bets.
If he comes up to your car, do not open the door or the window. Let him sit there. If there’s people around, they will most likely be nosey and wonder what’s going on which could cause him to leave. Either way don’t make yourself accessible to him. Stay in the car, don’t open anything, and ignore him.
I had this happen but the guy wanted to hunch and I just stared at him with the “wtf” face and had my hand down like I was reaching for “something” (which indeed I was but I forgot it was under the other seat).
Go with your gut, this might be a good or a bad idea:
Use an understanding tone and tell him something like "bro we are all in a difficult situation, but I know you have something illegal going on with those gift cards and I'm not helping. I won't call the police, but leave me alone."
Hopefully police will be a magic word to get rid of him, while being friendly and unconfrontational will keep you safe.
Ghost em by picking a different spot and never seeing them again. Not worth risking being around for whatever bullshit they get everyone around into.
Wish I could, no gas.
When I get rich. I'm going to hand out gas gift cards to the needy lol.
I've been there. On my last $5 to put on gas not knowing if that will get me home.
That was my lowest lows. Luckily I've been able to find a way to make money seen then.
Oh damn. In that case just hint that you're too busy or that you don't want to talk. If they don't get the hints then just start ignoring them after they won't leave you alone. They'll get that you don't want to be bothered. If you are blunt or straightforward they may be the type of crazy to try and bring drama into your life because they take everything too personally. Like Karens.
Yeah this, change up your routine, go elsewhere.
Or just tell him to return the gift card himself.
Or just take the gift card to the store and ask if it is legit because a dodgy person gave it to you. If it is legit, spend it, it's a gift card. Then when the dodgy person asks where's the money, tell them the store took the gift card and didn't give you any money. Which would be the truth. :) If they ask for money due to the missing card (which could be their scam anyway) tell them to go sort it out themselves.
As for them asking for money, ask for something for collateral, like their phone. Then make it really hard for them to meet up and string them on a couple of weeks.
Once they realise you're no good for scamming money from they will drop you like a hot potato.
What do you mean
Got a guy that shows up every few days where I'm at. Always trying to get me to do something for him, i.e. if you return this stuff to Walmart for me I'll give you gas money. Keep in mind, no receipt no cash, just gift card. Him: Hey, u got any money? Me: why you asking? You can fill in the bullshit blanks from there...
He stole that stuff and is trying to get you to return it without a receipt. You have to show your ID usually and they keep track, you can only do so many returns without a receipt before you're banned from returning without a receipt. They often offer a gift card for the amount the item was. Don't fall for this and end up in legal trouble!
I have an approachable face and I attract this kind of person ALLLLLLL the time. I accidentally discovered that being really into Jesus or asking them to go with you to an AA/NA meeting usually tapers off contract on their side pretty quickly.
(I love Jesus and am always happy to be someone's meeting buddy. Turns out just being my own lil Ned Flanders-ass self is the best deterrent for crazy.)
That's actually great. Either they leave you alone, or you introduce them to the Lord. Win/win.
Say absolutely not, and you're no longer interested in engaging. No is enough. Disengage. If he doesn't, tell him to fuck off and mean it. Nip this type of shit in the bud before it starts. It's okay to tell people to get TF away from you and your car.
pepper spray to the face
As the saying goes, "NO" is a complete sentence. And "Why?" doesn't require an explanation.
Blunt 100 % If they smell weakness they'll pounce ask him for money
Give him a super ugly face and say "Don't talk to me, go away".
When you're on the edge, you don't have the luxury of letting people tug at your legs.
I'm almost never brutal, but I will be blunt.
"I don't think it's healthy for me to be around you."
Not a good idea if this person has zero gas and the other person becomes offended. Some people are bat shit crazy
Oh dude, I always just say I'm working or gotta go work. I work remote.
Ask them why they can’t go in and return it!
Just start screaming at the invisible person in the passenger seat.
"Jason! This is not the guy who stole the peanut butter! I won't do it Jason! Quit putting those ideas in my head!"
I would leave you alone.
LMAO!! I actually worked 5yrs on a lock down psych ward. This shit really happens LOL!
One of the benefits of being a loner and staying to myself. I don’t ever have to deal with this bs
That's me on the norm. Guy parked right next to me and kept trying to spark a conversation. Ignoring him didn't work. Being unfriendly didn't work. Dudes using I would place bets.
Yea I get that. Might be time to find a new spot
Tell em to f off and have my stilleto...
Makes me wish I wasn't tall so had invested In a pair LOL
That was good, thank you, hehe
If he comes up to your car, do not open the door or the window. Let him sit there. If there’s people around, they will most likely be nosey and wonder what’s going on which could cause him to leave. Either way don’t make yourself accessible to him. Stay in the car, don’t open anything, and ignore him. I had this happen but the guy wanted to hunch and I just stared at him with the “wtf” face and had my hand down like I was reaching for “something” (which indeed I was but I forgot it was under the other seat).
Go with your gut, this might be a good or a bad idea:
Use an understanding tone and tell him something like "bro we are all in a difficult situation, but I know you have something illegal going on with those gift cards and I'm not helping. I won't call the police, but leave me alone." Hopefully police will be a magic word to get rid of him, while being friendly and unconfrontational will keep you safe.
Use with caution...