Well, it happened today.We were traveling back to Southern California from Las Vegas and stopped at a rest stop just before Palm Springs, CA. I pulled into the truck parking area and a guy was talking to a few people in the area. When he saw me pull in, he came up to my driver's window, which was open, and told me about a guy who had just won $180,000 at a casino and wanted me to come over to the truck a few vehicles down.At first, I didn't understand what he was saying. I thought he said someone hit a motorhomes slide-out... (which didn't make sense).... as he was talking rather fast.Once I realized what he was talking about, I remember reading here about this scam. I'm not sure how it works but I knew I wanted nothing to do with it. When I exited the motorhome to head towards the 'necessary' room, he thought I was going to follow him to the truck he mentioned earlier.How many people fall for this? What would someone winning $180,000 at a casino would want from other travelers at a truck stop?..... money, right? The guy tried several times to get me to come over to the truck.... I just ignored him.Has this happened to you?MM.

I think I would have called 911 and reported a possible scam in progress. Then I would have gone to the necessary room if necessary. At least a CHP unit might be dispatched in case the people decided to get pushy. In Calif there is no reciprocity for your CCW.

Mark, I would just tell the guy that I was born at night but, not last night! You did the right thing!

Here ya go, Mark....simply follow the card and you WIN!/..DennisThree card monte

Mr.Mark wrote:How many people fall for this?I think the question should be: Why does anyone fall for this?

Why didn't you call the police? It is your civic duty to report it.

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rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Feb 03, 2016
Never happened to us. Whenever we pull in to a truck stop, or anywhere else, everyone leaves us alone. :B
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Feb 03, 2016
These bums are actually pretty savy on the easy hits. Sometimes they are wrong but usually not. If they think you're easy they'll push a little. They are just bums. You also find them at a lot of freeway off ramps. I guess it isn't so amazing but being a retired LEO they spot me in a minute. I never say a word but they never approach me. They are off to the next easy mark parked at the rest stop. You don't need any protection except be stern with them. They are just bums trying to con people.
allenm
Explorer
Feb 03, 2016
Ah - the thrill of getting something for nothing combined with greed... but it's not just hucksters that know this about human nature - look no farther than the nearest politician.
Mfan
Explorer
Feb 03, 2016
Of course, I wasn't there but, you left your motorhome with this going on? You walked to the building? Think safety first!
RandACampin
Explorer II
Feb 03, 2016
Why didn't you call the police? It is your civic duty to report it.
gbopp
Explorer
Feb 03, 2016
Mr.Mark wrote:
How many people fall for this?

I think the question should be: Why does anyone fall for this?
Executive45
Explorer III
Feb 03, 2016
Here ya go, Mark....simply follow the card and you WIN!/..Dennis

Three card monte
J-Rooster
Explorer
Feb 03, 2016
Mark, I would just tell the guy that I was born at night but, not last night! You did the right thing!
kalynzoo
Explorer
Feb 03, 2016
I think I would have called 911 and reported a possible scam in progress. Then I would have gone to the necessary room if necessary. At least a CHP unit might be dispatched in case the people decided to get pushy. In Calif there is no reciprocity for your CCW.

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