"Don't think of it as giving a stranger $30, think of it as a $30 bet on my faith in humanity"

Thats what I told myself when I found myself giving a stranger $30 for "gas" after he told me a sob story about getting kicked out from his relatives' and being stranded 200 miles from home. I don't know if I just look like a sucker, but I felt bad. I didn't believe the guy in the slightest and knew as soon as I gave him money I would never see him again. I guess I may be in denial or just stupid because part of me actually wanted this guy to be telling the truth. He was driving a nice car so when he told me that he would pay me back (Western Union me the money) I naturally thought he would have the means to do it, but obviously never thought he would.

I gave him my name and phone number so that he could call me back the next morning (today) and get the rest of my info to send me the money. (He promised $150 but really I said I just wanted the $30 back) Surprise surprise, I go all day today without hearing a word from him. It may be possible he just forgot and is actually planning on getting to me eventually but i seriously doubt it.

Here's the fun part: As I walked away I got his license plate number, and it just so happens where I work has a direct linkup to the DMV. Long story short, I got his full name and address, and after a quick check on facebook, I am pretty sure I found the guy. (Yay technology!) Turns out he lives 20 minutes away, not 200 miles. Im not really up for breaking the law, and I couldn't care less about my $30, but is there something I can do with this info to discourage him from ripping off innocent people in the future?

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user
Guy said he would pay me back, never got a word back, found out he lives 20
assistant
"Don't think of it as giving a stranger $30, think of it as a $30 bet on my faith in humanity"

Thats what I told myself when I found myself giving a stranger $30 for "gas" after he told me a sob story about getting kicked out from his relatives' and being stranded 200 miles from home. I don't know if I just look like a sucker, but I felt bad. I didn't believe the guy in the slightest and knew as soon as I gave him money I would never see him again. I guess I may be in denial or just stupid because part of me actually wanted this guy to be telling the truth. He was driving a nice car so when he told me that he would pay me back (Western Union me the money) I naturally thought he would have the means to do it, but obviously never thought he would.

I gave him my name and phone number so that he could call me back the next morning (today) and get the rest of my info to send me the money. (He promised $150 but really I said I just wanted the $30 back) Surprise surprise, I go all day today without hearing a word from him. It may be possible he just forgot and is actually planning on getting to me eventually but i seriously doubt it.

Here's the fun part: As I walked away I got his license plate number, and it just so happens where I work has a direct linkup to the DMV. Long story short, I got his full name and address, and after a quick check on facebook, I am pretty sure I found the guy. (Yay technology!) Turns out he lives 20 minutes away, not 200 miles. Im not really up for breaking the law, and I couldn't care less about my $30, but is there something I can do with this info to discourage him from ripping off innocent people in the future?

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user
Stranger asks me for $30, never hear from him. Got his Name and address, wat do?
assistant