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Have you or someone you know ever fallen for a scam? What happened? (reddthat.com)

submitted 3 days ago by pleasestopasking@reddthat.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] pleasestopasking@reddthat.com 5 points 2 days ago

I feel like part of falling for this is being in a job where you don't question management doing stupid shit that shouldn't be your job. I works hope that $5000 would ping your bullshit meter, but I could easily see falling for a more believable story. Maybe not at a fast food place but like, a big office or some place where there are bullshit parties. Especially with a spoofed email or text rather than a voice call. "It's [some fake appreciation day] and I need to bring in cake/gifts, I don't have the business card on me, buy this $200 gift card and give me the info."

If you're stressed and have a shitty boss with no boundaries, I could see it working.