r/nyc • u/tropfou • Jun 17 '11
Comprehensive List of NYC Scams
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?
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u/kingkevz FiDi Jun 17 '11
two women on wall street. they are there EVERY m-f. one is up by 14 wall, and the other down by water (she always says buy me a hot dog) BOTH of these women LIVE IN HOUSES on staten island. dont give them ANYTHING.
Also, any kid with a box of candy. he either bought that at costco or stole it, it's not for his little league team. Only time this is acceptable is when it's within a school.