November 8, 2007
Groovy, Odd Scam Hitting the Elderly
Okay, we're not exactly sure how this works, but it's...bizarre. Seems that a trio of scammers are preying upon the elderly Chinese American community in SF (no, not Ed Jew). What's interesting is their technique.
See, a woman and two men approach their victim, telling them that they look sick. One of the suspects then "fills a teacup with water and invites the victim to stick a finger in the cup, explaining that it is a sign of illness if the water changes color." Via some chemical in the water that is absorbed through the skin, the victims begin to feel woozy. (LSD?) The scam artists then demand money to provide some sort of cure.
So far, a few elderly people have been bilked out of money -- on person forking over $900 for the supposed cure. Does anyone have any idea what chemical they're using. We're fascinated.
Oh yeah, and if you have any information as to the perps, you call the police fraud division: 415-553-1542.
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OMFG!!!
what has this country come to
this story sounds like a bad pickup line in the marina, which would be hilarious if not for being so sad
I do not know what chemical they are using in this scam, but; I really want to know how to dose myself with Aqua Dots..
right?! how did GHB find its way into aqua dots? i love it.
Madge, I'm soaking in it!....or whatever that commercial used to day.
Who cares about what they use. What the hell is the cure?
I feel dizzy and wobbly every morning.
Last time I got dosed not only did the water change color, but so did everything else and the floors melted.