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Old 11-14-2007, 01:30 AM   #1
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Scam Alert!!!

A heads up for those men who may be regular Home Depot customers.

Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends.

Here's how the scam works:

Two seriously good-looking 20-21 year-old girls come over to your car as you are packing your shopping into the trunk. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. It is impossible not to look.

When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say "No" and instead ask you for a ride to another Home Depot. You agree and they get in the backseat. On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them climbs over into the front seat and starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet.

I had my wallet stolen September 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, & 24th 29th. Also October 1st, 4th, twice on the 8th, 16th, 23rd, 26th, 30th, three times last Saturday and very likely again this upcoming weekend.

So tell your friends to be careful.
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Old 11-14-2007, 01:33 AM   #2
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I will make sure to leave my wallet at home. I wouldn't want the poor things to have to walk. I am thoughtful in that way.
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Old 11-14-2007, 05:29 AM   #3
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I'm headed to the nearest Home Depot, 90 miles from here.
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Old 11-14-2007, 05:41 AM   #4
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Gosh, he must have the cleanest windshield in town...at least on the outside.
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Old 11-14-2007, 06:16 AM   #5
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wow! i am, errr...ummm.. glad ive never been scammed. i better get back to the depot - i think i forgot something...gotta go.....
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Old 11-14-2007, 06:50 AM   #6
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Anybody know where I can buy wallets in bulk? -ERD50
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