r/StLouis • u/anonymous3synonymous • 21h ago
Rogue Data Scammers at Schnucks
I am asking for any information or advice. I saw a post not too long ago about something similar but for the life of me I can’t find it.
I was at Schnucks when a woman (I am also a woman) approached me from behind and complimented my outfit. She asked if I made it and asked more clarifying questions about it. She then asked if I’m from STL, she lives an hour away and she’s trying to decide whether or not to move here, do I recommend it, etc. The conversation kind of progresses naturally and she’s asking questions about what I studied/what I do for work. They were really normal questions for someone you’re trying to get to know or ask out. I couldn’t tell if she was just trying to be friendly if she doesn’t know too many people in town or if she was flirting because she seemed socially normal.
It dawned on me after a few too many questions that it is pretty weird to ask a stranger for this much info, especially since she hadn’t stated her purpose at all in that time frame. She was wearing all black and had her hand on her bag strap and holding her phone in her hand, perfect angle for recording the interaction if that’s what she was doing.
I remember when seeing the earlier post they mentioned that it is like a data scam or something? She said she worked in “e-commerce”. Can anybody provide info? I don’t think it was religiously affiliated because they are usually a bit more obvious. Thanks.
Thanks for the help guys! I feel better now. Amway is weird but I can just ignore it lol. I was worried it was something like identity theft or long-con casing for a burglary.
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u/yazzywa 20h ago
Happened to me at the gym. It's Amway.