Posted this in Grumpy old men and everyone seemed appreciative so have posted it ( localised) here
Warning.....Scam Against Older Men ............ and a lot of men would have been caught.
Women often receive warnings about protecting themselves at shopping centres and in dark car parks etc. This is the first warning I have seen for men. I wanted to pass it on in case you haven't heard about it.
A 'heads up' for those men who may be regular customers at Kipa, Tanasas, or even Migros. This one caught me totally by surprise.
Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works:
Two nice-looking, university-aged girls will come over to your car or van as you are packing your purchases into your vehicle. They both start wiping your windscreen with a rag and cleaner spray, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts. (It's impossible not to look). When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say 'No' but instead ask for a ride to Nefis Pide.
You agree and they climb into the vehicle. On the way, they start undressingthen one of them starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet.
I had my wallet stolen May 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th, & 29th. Also June 1st & 4th, twice on the 8th, 16th, 23rd, 26th & 27th, July 3rd, 18th, 29th and very likely again this upcoming weekend.
So tell your friends to be careful. What a horrible way to take advantage of us older men. Warn your friends to be vigilant.
Genpa has wallets on sale for 8YTL0 each. I found even cheaper ones for 5YTL at BIM and bought them out in three of their stores. Also, you never get to eat at Nefis . I've already lost 1stone just running back and forth.
Meldrew
