Whenever I try to return something earnestly with a legitimate story at a store, I wonder if the cashiers think I'm trying to pull a fast one. I don't blame them since they probably often see customers trying to scam the store or take advantage of a store's policy. Retail workers of the BuzzFeed Community are sharing wild scams and white lies they've witnessed customers pulling, and I'm at a loss for words.
Here is what they said: Note: Some of these responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. 2. "I was a general manager for a major restaurant chain.
It rhymes with Schmidays. People would call me and complain about some experience they had. Once I knew they were just trying to scam me, the story did not make sense; I would say let me have your address, and I'll put a gift card in the mail to you.
Then I would walk to the other chain restaurant nearby, buy a gift card and send it to them. Stay away from me. I do not want your business.
" — savorypenguin59 4. "There seems to be an online 'ADHD healthcare company' scam on TikTok. A patient came to my office and requested a prescription for amphetamines (ADHD medication).
I’m not a psychiatrist. I’m a specialty surgeon. I don’t treat ADHD or any other psychiatric conditions.
" "Basically, this woman has paid $350 to some 'telehealth company' that specializes in ADHD. They did testing and a telehealth visit with the doctor. They did everything EXCEPT write a prescription for the medication.
That’s what makes this.
