scammin

yesterday i was in the grocery store with the boys when i was approached by a woman.  middle aged, seemed nice, she complimented on how cute my boys were and asked their ages.  little did i know at the time that she was just trying to strike up a conversation with me so that she could talk about her "company".  we somehow ended up on the subject of homeschooling when she jumped in with, "you know, i work for this company and i love my new job, you might like it too- you can work from home!"  i say, "really?  what kind of work do you do?" (why are you offering me a job?!)
"it's financial, i work in finances, i'm still new... i think it would be perfect for you, if you were looking to make some extra money..."
i'm sure she can see the skepticism on my face (seriously lady?  do i have the word sucka on my forehead?) but i ask anyway.  "what company do you work for?"
"it's called _____.  (i already forgot the name) it's a really good company.  they give you all the help you need, it's really easy. and a great way to make something extra.  wanna give me your name and phone number so i can contact you?
(did someone add stupid right next to sucka on my forehead?)  "as tempting as this all sounds, i really am busy and have a lot on my plate right now.  these three boys are just half my brood.  i have 6 children."
"wow, you are really busy!"
(ya, no duh) (smile)
"okay then, you have a nice day then."
"you too." (happy scamming!)

have i been living a sheltered life, or are scammers getting bolder? 
i even got scammed at wally world.  i got charged $40 for a $12 memory stick.  it said 4gb right on the package, but the receipt said it was a 16gb.  of course, i didn't notice this error until i got home and looked at the receipt- all the way home i was wondering why the bill was so high.  i took it back the next day and the manager told me that they could not refund me for something that was not there.  the product in my hand was not what was on the receipt and vice versa.  i asked them to ring up the product in my hand again and it came up as it's correct price.  I don't know what they scanned- there was not another memory stick at the checkout.  since there are cameras at each check out, the manager said he would review the footage and call me later in the day.  okay.  i waited, and waited.  the next day i went back.  mr. manager that i talked to is not in that day.  i call the next day and he is still not there so i talk to another manager and leave a message.  still nothing.  at this point i am wondering if it is worth the fight.  i don't exactly live close to wally world, it's in the next town, granted, it takes about 15 minutes to get there but there is some freeway access involved.  i was so mad.  i'm over it now, but i did not shop there for over a month- see? i don't hold a grudge long.   lesson learned.  i just now know to always check my receipt if i suspect there's a problem right away.

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