Got spare change Mite?

I was having lunch over at Central Market, as I was admiring the various stuff they got there... my lunch kaki "Smithey" had to go draw some cash from the ATM. A few moment later she came running back saying there is this weirdo at the ATM. Smithey mentioned that this dude had told her he lost his wallet and needed some cash and asked if she could spare him some. All he had with him was a phone-card and he offered to sell it to her. Well I guess he spooked her good...she was outta there so fast even before Superman had time to put on his red taifu.

Smithey was a little guilty for making such a hasty exit. She related the story and asked me what if that dude was genuine. I told not to loose sleep about it as I felt that dude wasn't genuine. Think about it, if you had lost your wallet would you be hanging out at the ATM and offering to trade a phone-card for cash. Cliche if you ask me.

This does not mean I would not assist when there is a cry for help. I suppose I would look at the situation and hear what their story is. Chance are if a person is genuine you can see it from their facial expression and the storyline they tell you flows. A con man tends to cook up story as you probe...the flow isn't there.

I didn't shoot the sheriff. Capt says Au Revoir.