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dlk

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28. Until the facts are known it might be a good idea to reach out to this person

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 08:30 PM

10 hrs ago

Obviously, your son has a kind heart. Sadly he’s a perfect target for someone being intentionally disingenuous. It can’t hurt to reach out, gather more information to learn what happened. There’s no reason for this person not to sign some kind of an iou or loan paper.

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My son got ripped off for $4000 and made me proud of him. [View all] NNadir 23 hrs ago OP

You raised him well NNadir, he knows right from wrong. KS Toronado 22 hrs ago #1

You and your wife did a great job rearing him. niyad 22 hrs ago #2

I sincerely hope the person comes through and pays the rent. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #3

You should be malaise 22 hrs ago #4

Heh. Four thousand dollars. 'Petty theft'. For some, that is more than has been seen in years. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 22 hrs ago #5

It's a fair amount of money for him to be sure but he... NNadir 22 hrs ago #8

Good job, Mom Icanthinkformyself 22 hrs ago #6

His compassion for his fellow human being is top notch - love how you raised him! n/t iluvtennis 22 hrs ago #7

What a fine young man! MLAA 21 hrs ago #9

Giving to others is wonderful but so is accepting responsibility. That woman failed to accept Wonder Why 20 hrs ago #10

In case you didn't read the whole post... ShazzieB 15 hrs ago #23

Much more understanding than I am. I'd be wondering how many others she has and/or will rip off! Floyd R. Turbo 19 hrs ago #11

I understand your point but my son's actions are not meant to sustain a system of justice... NNadir 19 hrs ago #12

What hamsterjill said in post #3 -The universe... 3catwoman3 19 hrs ago #13

Truly! calimary 7 hrs ago #32

I hope your son tells the landlord that this is happening FakeNoose 18 hrs ago #14

You have that right. The landlord is a creep. NNadir 18 hrs ago #15

Sounds possibly unsafe... if the landlord reported it. live love laugh 18 hrs ago #16

The landlord could be a MAGAt and turn her in! Wednesdays 18 hrs ago #20

Well no, NNadir explained (post above) that the landlord is also an immigrant herself FakeNoose 17 hrs ago #22

Absolutely the right answer. Pinback 18 hrs ago #17

Well, Jesus was sold out for thirty pieces of silver Wednesdays 18 hrs ago #18

Your son is a good man... LuckyCharms 18 hrs ago #19

Sometimes It's Hard Coolgoober 17 hrs ago #21

speaking as a college instructor (this might not be a popular comment) cab67 15 hrs ago #24

I believe your son is a rich man. Dave in VA 13 hrs ago #25

He da man ! CincyDem 13 hrs ago #26

What a wonderful human being ! chouchou 13 hrs ago #27

Until the facts are known it might be a good idea to reach out to this person dlk 10 hrs ago #28

He's a good person. Joinfortmill 10 hrs ago #29

NNadir,,,,, Upthevibe 10 hrs ago #30

On a D.U., G.F.M. for your son, I'd chip in. 3Hotdogs 8 hrs ago #31

You have so much to be proud of! people 7 hrs ago #33