08/22/09

Scam artists at work- confirmed

by Boggie

A buddy and I recently went there after a friends

recommendation. Wow. Cool place. Spent over $500 -for a party! Good inventory.

Went to check out and the clerk asked for ID....

then... when he thought we weren't looking (as my

buddy has been scammed before so while talking to me was actually watching the clerk) and the guy pulled out his personal cell phone and in one click photographed the buddy's credit card AND florida drivers licence. It was over in an instant as if he'd done this many times before.

He called him on it right away. The clerk stumbled and said "I was texting a buddy" but we are not stupid.

The other clerk, who was helping bag up our stuff, never even turned around- hmm.

Thus confirming our suspicions that THEY were scamming us. Why did the other guy not even turn around. We canceled the card as soon as we got out the door but he still has the photo of the licence. What he will do with it is anyone's guess.

At least he won't be able to use/sell the card. So watch out. Cops are on the case.

• Pros: Great selection. Cool store.
• Cons: clearks are theives