Seems suspicious now what?

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My wife ran across a post on craigslist the 3rd week of Nov.  A single mom in need 4 teen kids, 2 of her sisters teen kids and their 2 babies.  We were told sister was in the hospital.  And her kids had always been with their father who dumped them, and she wanted them to have a good christmas.  She said she was on SSI. & so no money.  She wanted a bike for her oldest so she could go between school/work. Then a little while ago we heard the little money she had went to her dad's hip operation.  And after we told her we were buying some PS2 games for her sons ps2 we were told a week later ps2 is broken. And now one of her daughters wants a puppy because step mom got rid of theirs.  And now sister is out of the hospital went to Indiana to be with their other dad (now the one w/the hip is step dad) who is in serious condition due to motorcycle accident.  So where did the $ for that come from. Then she wanted us to go get a free dog as no money for gas that someone on craigs is giving away

Jeff K · Accepted Answer

You really need to ask this?  this is a scam.  If you and your wife want to donate and help, there are plenty of authorized charitble instituions that would be overjoyed by your help.

Anonymous · Answer

You can come help me. I work at a temp. . We will have a Christmas dinner, that we have. I got a 14yr daugther and 8 yr  boy. No tree, no presents. I told them we have each other and that's want really counts and God blessed us with food. I hear about people like that, and it gets me upset because here's someone who is trying to help and they are ungrateful. Be careful. I really believe my kids will have something. Forget the dog idea. If they were taking you for a ride I would let it go and knowing you did what was right from your wife and your heart. That family really has it bad.And I can see that somebody would what to help them but I think there asking for to much. And they don't know how to take care of things.

Mr Marc · Answer

I have always been a giver. One thing I learned a long time ago is that you need to know where your money is going and to whom. I see this all the time. Someone needs money to feed the baby, but they will be going on vaccation next week out of state. Some people remain in need as long as you are willing to give.

extramil · Answer

yea you need to call her and note the position she is at or something. my mom does that usually she will say that she will be good lower back and then she is lengthy gone for a pair hours. from time to time she'll finally end up operating someone round city or doing her own errands or something or such. i somewhat can't blame her from time to time becuase she is a unmarried mom who does all of it by herself with out no longer a good type of help so she ought to somewhat use a spoil each and every time she will

Anonymous · Answer

Be very careful, you kind of lost me with so much info but it don't sound good there's a lot mire someone could be asking for instead of puppies and ps2 games

Phoenix, Wise Guru · Answer

And you believed it?

Sucker.  Sorry.  I'm glad you are so willing to look out for the well-being of others, but this person is either completely lying and preying on the good samaritans, or feels they have found a sucker they can take advantage of.

capnemo · Answer

It's nice that you want to help someone in need, but it sure sounds to me your being scammed.  That's really unfortunate.

Chula · Answer

Total scam.

jimbeach37 · Answer

shes a scam artist sever ties its a shame you want to help and people take advantage of it

Anonymous · Answer

You have a good heart, but leave it.

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