tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post919647300807081051..comments2024-03-29T02:44:11.750-05:00Comments on .@VickiBatman: An odd kind of story #hospitalvisits #doctorcheckup #somethingfishyVicki Batman, sassy writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-83874793698199834952017-08-27T21:10:51.368-05:002017-08-27T21:10:51.368-05:00I saw this same sort of thing in a Walmart parking...I saw this same sort of thing in a Walmart parking lot. A fellow approached me and asked me for money to buy gas so he could get home. I didn't have any cash and told him I couldn't help. About a month later I saw this same fellow at a different Walmart approach someone with the same story. If he was truly out of gas and 20 miles from home AGAIN, then that's his fault for not planning better. I didn't say anything because well... I'm chicken. I didn't want to put myself into a situation that could turn ugly. Who knows what these grifters are capable of doing?<br /><br />Sorry you had to experience this. Your reaction the first time was sincere and the right thing to do. Your reaction the second time was also the right thing to do. These scammers need to be stopped. It's just wrong to take advantage of someone's good will. If people get taken advantage of too many times, they stop helping others, and we don't need to get to that point.Marilyn Puetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16073134550080890157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-78829908770129908282017-08-26T13:10:46.299-05:002017-08-26T13:10:46.299-05:00Hi, Barbara! I, too, am inundated with those phone...Hi, Barbara! I, too, am inundated with those phone calls. It's a crying shame as we want to help and then something like this happens. Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-51826407908740217652017-08-26T11:55:48.528-05:002017-08-26T11:55:48.528-05:00This definitely is very sad, especially - as you s...This definitely is very sad, especially - as you said - considering the location.<br /><br />I work from home and all day long am inundated with charity, hard-sell, scam, and just plain fishy phone calls. It's made me more cynical about believing hard-luck stories - which is sad, too, because some of those "all kinds in the world" people really do need assistance.Barbara White Daillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493545252673453037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-43816837181721049652017-08-25T18:59:59.166-05:002017-08-25T18:59:59.166-05:00Hi, Pam! And I'm probably not worthy of judgin...Hi, Pam! And I'm probably not worthy of judging him, but I do know I didn't like what he did. Hugs, vbVicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-78736216838455057552017-08-25T17:44:23.102-05:002017-08-25T17:44:23.102-05:00I'm a firm believer God will bless you for you...I'm a firm believer God will bless you for your generous heart and these kinds of people will reap what they sow....<br /><br />God bless you<br />PamTPamela S Thibodeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951038997223264816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-91299867090996795882017-08-25T09:53:15.910-05:002017-08-25T09:53:15.910-05:00Hi, Angela and Karilyn! I know, scamming at a hosp...Hi, Angela and Karilyn! I know, scamming at a hospital is just darn awful. We didn't feel badly for us as much for others and knowing this is going on and on and on.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-57837278975771509262017-08-25T06:29:27.567-05:002017-08-25T06:29:27.567-05:00"there's all kinds in the world" -- ..."there's all kinds in the world" -- my grandmother used to say that all the time...So sorry you had this experience.Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-51586853221283755592017-08-24T19:50:21.854-05:002017-08-24T19:50:21.854-05:00Wow Vicki, that's awful! I can't believe p...Wow Vicki, that's awful! I can't believe people want to scam others at a hospital. Awful. Karma will smack him one day. Sorry this happened to you.Karilyn Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359102189839118744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-90733690554510501382017-08-24T16:56:30.698-05:002017-08-24T16:56:30.698-05:00Thank you, Susan. We're okay, mostly flabberga...Thank you, Susan. We're okay, mostly flabbergasted this happens. So now we know.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-69790005774224204222017-08-24T16:38:50.331-05:002017-08-24T16:38:50.331-05:00I just don't understand why there are scammers...I just don't understand why there are scammers out there. I would think that it is innate to be a good person. I'll never understand. I'm sorry that this happened to you. Susan Bernhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01330803466256986365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-22434726055029708082017-08-24T15:32:17.458-05:002017-08-24T15:32:17.458-05:00Hi, Kathryn! Oh my. I've been to Vancouver and...Hi, Kathryn! Oh my. I've been to Vancouver and didn't get panhandled, but I'm sure that has changed since my visit. Yes, quite bothersome that the people there are people needing medical help for cancer and a bad dude is taking advantage of their vulnerability. Hugs, vbVicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-16302199683853467702017-08-24T14:59:34.095-05:002017-08-24T14:59:34.095-05:00That sucks, and yep, takes all kinds. We have high...That sucks, and yep, takes all kinds. We have highly organized groups of panhandlers in Vancouver, the kind who keep checklists, and signup sheets, and use just the right characters in just the right places, so I'm not overly surprised, although it saddens me to hear of people's emotions being played this way.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539508692735326322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-66949485410552766242017-08-24T11:07:34.150-05:002017-08-24T11:07:34.150-05:00Hi, Judy! I was like what?!!! And his talk wasn...Hi, Judy! I was like what?!!! And his talk wasn't that long. I knew with him standing by my shoulder the second time and asking for a pencil, he was hoping I'd fall again. I was tempted to say something, but didn't want to create a scene. Yea, we can hope he gets a conscience one day.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-91211888041335128322017-08-24T11:05:15.815-05:002017-08-24T11:05:15.815-05:00Weren't you tempted to say something to him? I...Weren't you tempted to say something to him? I'm never quick enough to come up with the right retort at the right moment, but I would have wanted him to know I was on to him. Maybe it would have pricked his conscience at least a little, that is if he has one.judyalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767466505891813090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-44329407151282643752017-08-24T10:32:26.015-05:002017-08-24T10:32:26.015-05:00Hi, Marsha! The security guard said these people a...Hi, Marsha! The security guard said these people are very good at what they are doing. And obviously was as myself and the other lady gave him money. But then to say "God bless you"--how ironic looking back. <br /><br />Hi, Dorothy! You are right in saying hopefully one day this man can straighten his life and realize his wrong. Thank you so much for posting.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-78709606536112286322017-08-24T10:29:50.716-05:002017-08-24T10:29:50.716-05:00That is one of the saddest stories I have ever rea...That is one of the saddest stories I have ever read~you certainly did the right thing both times, you gave with a loving, giving heart. It is so sad because someone may really be in this situation and not get the help they truly deserve and also someone will miss a blessing helping them. Hugs to you and Handsome.Dorothynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-84152558035057753182017-08-24T10:27:29.545-05:002017-08-24T10:27:29.545-05:00Wow, Vicki. I was hooked on the story, too, never ...Wow, Vicki. I was hooked on the story, too, never suspecting what was coming. You know, sometimes we're going to get taken, but I gotta believe those folks are in the minority. Our job is to help when we can. But yes, very sad. I've shared. :)Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-1045197162752910022017-08-24T10:12:55.925-05:002017-08-24T10:12:55.925-05:00I know, Melissa. I understand. I felt so naïve. I know, Melissa. I understand. I felt so naïve. Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-69208778038644971872017-08-24T10:10:03.036-05:002017-08-24T10:10:03.036-05:00Wow...what a mean person. I hate that people feel ...Wow...what a mean person. I hate that people feel the need to prey on others. It's the few bad apples which make me jaded and not likely to help others. I just don't trust as easily as I used to.Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-3523088692085068242017-08-24T09:55:24.045-05:002017-08-24T09:55:24.045-05:00Hi, Joanne! It is sad. I asked my nephew if he had...Hi, Joanne! It is sad. I asked my nephew if he had heard of something like this and he said no. The security guard said they chase these guys off and then rotate to different hospitals and eventually return. Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-51633199939975542212017-08-24T09:49:47.866-05:002017-08-24T09:49:47.866-05:00It saddens me to learn that scammers are preying o...It saddens me to learn that scammers are preying on unsuspecting (and vulnerable) people in hospitals. What goes round comes around...This man will get his comeuppance. <br /><br />Thanks for alerting us to this scam.Joanne Guidocciohttp://joanneguidoccio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-29218582232413588832017-08-24T09:03:30.857-05:002017-08-24T09:03:30.857-05:00Hi, Cathy! Karma bus is pretty funny. I have to lo...Hi, Cathy! Karma bus is pretty funny. I have to look at this as I gave with the best intentions. If I hadn't heard the second conversation, I would still be believing I helped someone. Still...hurting people in a hospital is very bad.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-9407631792977960562017-08-24T08:59:59.730-05:002017-08-24T08:59:59.730-05:00Wow! That makes me angry! How can people live with...Wow! That makes me angry! How can people live with themselves, doing that? I haven't been around on here because I have been knee deep in helping with wrongful convictions and I am appalled at how many people can lie and put an innocent person in prison...even sent to death row in order to close a case, get revenge, get a trouble maker off the streets or are admitted liars who lie...<br />I am so sorry you got scammed! I hope the Karma bus finds this guy soon!Cathy McElhaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617877660792352261noreply@blogger.com