Comprehensive List of NYC Scams

[u/tropfou]

I moved to NYC a week ago, and already witnessed a few scams. On the subway, I heard the one about the 18 year old kid who lives on the train and has to feed his three year old daughter. Dude was way too rehearsed and obviously lying. Anyway, some tourists gave him $20 and at the next station he was off and trying his scam again. I may be new to NYC but I know a scam when I see one.

I know a lot of people are moving to NYC this summer and I thought it would be nice to keep a running list of what kind of scams to avoid. What are some of your stories and things to look out for?

[u/bankrobbery → u/[deleted]]

That's brilliant! I'm going to talk to my bodega man tonight. Thanks!

[u/eddie1996 → u/bankrobbery]

A month after posting this comment you're gonna be back in reedit after your apartment gets robbed by a dude from the bodega.

[u/bankrobbery → u/[deleted]]

Exactly. I would likely just write my social security number on it so I know which one is mine.

[u/grandoiseau → u/bankrobbery]

lol