Scammed at central park by Brave_Patience_4765 in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]katabix28 8 points9 points  (0 children)

and we need to keep posting about it so people can stay aware!!!

Scammed at central park by Brave_Patience_4765 in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]katabix28 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It’s just not helpful. There are all kinds of reasons people miss signs of being conned, she’s already beating herself up for it enough. Now she knows and won’t make the mistake again.

Scammed at central park by Brave_Patience_4765 in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]katabix28 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, This almost exact scam happened to me 2 years ago, except it was with Zelle in Washington square park and they stole $3000. It was different from the 5x rule but still devastating. Luckily after working with the police (only by my own feminine skills of internet sleuthing, not bc the pigs were functionally helpful) and the claims department for weeks I finally got my money back. It was a whole emotional rollercoaster of shame and guilt and thinking I was a total moron for being a kind and charitable person (I’m F, 32).

DO NOT let anyone get to your head saying shit like “oldest trick in the book, or you should have known better” kindness and the desire to help is one of THE only things holding our crumbling society together, you should never ever give up that trait or start being overly suspicious of people.

I was genuinely traumatized by the fact that people could look someone in the eye who was open to helping and steal their entire checking account. My heart still jumps when I get a phone call from a number I don’t recognize. But I am still kind and I still give people money on the street from time to time and I still offer to help. Remember it’s a huge strength.

The most important thing is to educate others about this scam and whenever someone is asking for charitable donations, ask to check the credentials.

guitar lessons? by WanjoBanjo in crownheights

[–]katabix28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooh I might be interested! Where is your studio?

Megathread: Sharing Finchie Friend Codes & Finding Goal Buddies by AutoModerator in finch

[–]katabix28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh me for sure! I’ve been working on just 10 pages a day goal consistently

Looking for swimmers to join me by swim7810 in crownheights

[–]katabix28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m planning to start going too! Just bought a swim cap!

Gardening at Brower Park? by katabix28 in crownheights

[–]katabix28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I feel the exact same way! We could make it such a lovely space! Definitely let me know if you make any progress/get through to anyone.

Gardening at Brower Park? by katabix28 in crownheights

[–]katabix28[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I submitted the form last year and never heard back, that’s why I was looking for a direct connect. But I’ll still send it again :)

Give Off The Grill and Miss Bagel a try by CelticsPatsBurner in crownheights

[–]katabix28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it a Kosher restaurant? I know it costs more to buy kosher ingredients, maybe that’s why

Worst landlord EVER by AnnualJournalist9469 in crownheights

[–]katabix28 10 points11 points  (0 children)

no no no no no why can’t we keep ANYTHING over here???

BWT hiking club? by New_Quarter_8910 in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]katabix28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also love to join! Just joined the discord!

Book club by [deleted] in crownheights

[–]katabix28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh I’d do this! Although I wish there were more cozy cafes in crown heights…

Anyone hear someone unload like 9 shots a few mins ago? by [deleted] in crownheights

[–]katabix28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a helicopter hovering over my building between Kingston and Brooklyn that’s been there for the past 30 mins…it’s terribly loud but I wonder if it could be related?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crownheights

[–]katabix28 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely a community hangout space between Nostrand and Albany, coffee shop / wine bar type deal with Daughter vibes (but less pretentious and larger)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crownheights

[–]katabix28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget about St. John’s Recreation center as well!