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I thnk I was just targeted by a fraudster
2-12-2011 | self

Posted on 02/12/2011 11:43:15 AM PST by Cowman

I was jut rnning a few errands and ran into a store while my 81 year old mother waited in the car. Well, a big sedan pulled into te next slot and a guy got out and started poking all around and then rapped on her window and compained about damage to his car and insisted that it was caused by mine. My mom told him there wasno way that was possible and to go away but didn't mention calling the cops. (I would have) The guy took down my plates and left yelling about lawyers.

Does anybody know about anything like this going on in the fraud community and what should I do now? Again, I wasn't there when this happened and i'm getting the story from my mom who was sitting in the car.


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1 posted on 02/12/2011 11:43:17 AM PST by Cowman
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I would call the police and report it to them.


2 posted on 02/12/2011 11:44:39 AM PST by bamagirl1944 (That's short for Alabama, not Obama)
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To: Cowman

Someone I work with had this happen to them, but they were inside when the supposed damage took place. When my co-worker came out to her car, the ‘fraudster’ started this stuff. She’s pretty young and didn’t know what to do. She held her ground when speaking with her insurance company and insisted on an investigation. The Insurance company did an investigation and it turned out ok.


3 posted on 02/12/2011 11:46:37 AM PST by HollyB
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You’re in Massachusetts? This is big business in the city of Lawrence. Go to the police in the town in which the incident happened and file a report just in case.


4 posted on 02/12/2011 11:46:55 AM PST by LibFreeOrDie (Obama promised a gold mine, but will give us the shaft.)
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To: Cowman

It’s a crime to leave the scene of an accident in most state, so if someone claims there was an accident, then anyone who leaves without reporting it could be in trouble, even if there was no accident. Definitely call the police and report no accident.


6 posted on 02/12/2011 11:47:53 AM PST by Daveinyork
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Call the police.

This was a typical Obama voter ACORN thug trying to shake down a frail old lady for a few fast bucks.


7 posted on 02/12/2011 11:49:08 AM PST by FormerACLUmember (Character is defined by how we treat those who society says have no value.)
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To: Cowman

Ask the store if they have video of the parking lot. Report the incident to the police and have them look at the video.


8 posted on 02/12/2011 11:49:25 AM PST by Bronzy (We Remembered In November.)
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a 80 year old lady got a call fro m a fruadster saying he was her grandson and needed money but dont tell anyone she went to bank good thing the bank got wind of the scam and called police


9 posted on 02/12/2011 11:50:13 AM PST by truthbetold11 (truthbetold11)
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To: bamagirl1944

Call the cops. It sounds like a scam. i.e. “you damagaed my car now give me money.” Something like that, People need to be on their toes especially if they see an older person. They will try to scam them. Be careful.


10 posted on 02/12/2011 11:50:40 AM PST by Frantzie (HD TV - Total Brain-washing now in High Def. 3-D Coming soon)
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If there’s nothing to see then you might drive to the police and ask them to examine your car.


11 posted on 02/12/2011 11:51:00 AM PST by decimon
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Destory all evidence. Burn the car.

Then you and Mother should join the witness protection program.

Maybe flee the country.

Or, I know somebody who knows somebocy that can make the problem “disappear”.

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Seriesly. I had someone do this to me years ago. I denied it. I took my car to my insurance adjuster which proved I had no damage, so how did this idiot claim my car damaged hers?


12 posted on 02/12/2011 11:51:28 AM PST by Responsibility2nd (Yes, as a matter of fact, what you do in your bedroom IS my business.)
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“anyone who leaves without reporting it could be in trouble, even if there was no accident”...Absurd statement.


13 posted on 02/12/2011 11:51:31 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: LibFreeOrDie

Try to get their license plate too. This is a scam for sure. Call the cops.


14 posted on 02/12/2011 11:51:55 AM PST by Frantzie (HD TV - Total Brain-washing now in High Def. 3-D Coming soon)
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To: FormerACLUmember

That is EXACTLY what goes on in California, Mass, New York, New Jersey, Michigan and all the other FAILED States.

Call the cops immediately! I live in Broken’fornia and my family has been briefed on all of this and what to do. Any suspicious incident requires immediate gathering of evidence-—video recorders ON! license plate numbers, descriptions of subjects, etc etc etc.

YouTube = Sewer Soon City Police Misconduct

YouTube = Solano Communist County - Solano USSR!


15 posted on 02/12/2011 11:53:09 AM PST by Tea Party Reveler
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If it makes you feel weird, there’s a good chance it is weird. Probably worth calling the police.


16 posted on 02/12/2011 11:53:24 AM PST by Méabh
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Make a report to the cops.

The scammer may try to report it as hit and run. They get caught when every victim reports to cops and insurance and the same scammers keep popping up.

17 posted on 02/12/2011 11:54:07 AM PST by Navy Patriot (Sarah and the Conservatives will rock your world.)
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Turn on the date stamp, if your camera has one, and take a bunch of pictures of your car. If you damaged his car, yours should have damage as well. File them with the police report others have suggested.


18 posted on 02/12/2011 11:54:13 AM PST by Cyber Liberty (Win The Future = Whiskey Tango Foxtrot)
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To: Cowman
Good way to meet chicks. No offense to your mom, but some women only become more attractive as they mature.

Here is a picture of my grandmother. It could be her. I was raised by wolves.


19 posted on 02/12/2011 11:56:26 AM PST by kbennkc (For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.)
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Did your mom get a good look at the suspect? Can she provide a detailed description to the police? Approx. age, height, weight, hair and eye color, etc?


20 posted on 02/12/2011 11:57:08 AM PST by equaviator ("There's a (datum) plane on the horizon coming in...see it?")
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