Aug 25 2008
The 2 Oldest Scams In the World Still Make Money For Cons!
*sigh* If you go for a walk in the Quarter, you’re bound to run into or witness con men (and women) at work. Don’t fall for the oldest scam:
“I bet $5 I know where you got your shoes!”
The answer? “On your feet” Congratulations! You now owe a scam artist cash, and some of the thugs take reneges personally.
Right behind this one is “ I bet you $5 that I can spell your name”
The answer? Y-O-U-R N-A-M-E.
The best way to avoid this? Tell them firmly to go try that trick on somebody else. I always just smile and say, “I’m a local. Have a nice day!”. If the street is busy, you can always avoid eye contact and play deaf.
In the end, if you decide to wager on the street with strangers, I guess you reap what you sow.
