I had to learn it the hard way but wanted to post this so other people can learn from my mistake. Venmo also is no help and denied my claim almost instantly.
Right. When this happens these companies do not care at all.
Also, Scottsdale will quickly become scam city with the influx of “new” money. People want to get money fast to flex on the web. Not even family gets my phone in their hand. I’m sorry this occurred
But it would be an easy scam. Send someone money, say it was unauthorized, infinite money glitch.
If those fintech platforms reimbursed for that stuff I’m guessing they’d go bankrupt almost immediately. There are a lot of hungry, desperate people in the world that try to exploit every method of making quick, easy money, morals be damned
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It pains me, but you have to always assume the worst from people in public, especially nowadays. Don't trust anyone you don't know, whatsoever, for any reason.
I was at the beach taking pictures with my phone when a stranger said he would take a picture of me with my phone for a second I thought ok, and then I thought what if he just takes off with my phone? Yeah a big No Thanks.
I was hanging out with my kids and their mom on new years lighting sparklers and this drug addicted looking man about the same age as me walking down the street stopped and offered to take a photo of us. My kids mom was about to say sure but i immediately was like “no thank you” because it was obvious to me he was gonna take it. I was really shocked at how gullible my kids mom was (even if he was honest—still so dumb) makes me worried what she might agree to with the kids when I’m not there because she is the type to stop and talk to homeless people and offer them food or money and I’m suspicious of literally anyone on the street randomly approaching me
What a lowlife and then has the audacity to say he’s tired of people stealing lol 🤡
https://preview.redd.it/b3j0zm7x26ad1.jpeg?width=1118&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fda83c88f66350b459a0c7e51205ea29db5d657
These guys kick it with the dudes who throw the trashy “only fans mansion parties” at airbnbs with a bunch of strippers, where they scam people for money until it inevitably gets busted up. That & some new account debit card scam they’re always recruiting new people thru instagram stories for. When legal trouble pops up, they do the temp de-activate.
They keep a busy scamming schedule, I’m sure he’ll be back live on insta in no time lol
Rocco’s account is now private. He kelp deleting comments, replied to one of my and said, he didn’t have anything to do with it. Then flipped to private
Used to see these guys a ton when I worked the old town clubs in security. Same moronic influencer type that Scottsdale is plagued with. They have a whole group
I hate it too, and it sucks that average people now have to have the mentality I had from growing up in a rough area, but I see far too many people nowadays being way too trusting of strangers and way too oblivious to their surroundings, considering the state of things now with scammers, thieves, etc.. Increasing with the economic woes of the times.
You can also share this with the club it happened near on IG. Just to give them a heads up like hey this guy is pulling scams outside of your establishment.
My phone is really old so I didn’t think he would steal it and someone Venmoing themselves never even occurred to me I learned the hard way. I’ve filed a police report and advised the guy who he did it to a few weeks ago to also file one since for some reason he hadn’t yet.
Presentation is important, someone wearing hype-beast clothes, tacky pants and a fake chain, hanging out in a smoke shop doesn’t really give off trustworthy vibes for me to let them borrow one of my most important possessions.
Yup im a black dude and i know exactly what you meant, i dont think youre being racist at all. There’s a type of scammer. They dress a certain way in all the gaudy “drip” I would feel the same way if he was wearing that outfit as a white, asian or Mexican dude
the clothing. Not the race. That style of clothing, worn by ANYONE, is the red flag here. Nice try with your race baiting virtue signaling though. It really adds alot to the conversation.
I would make copies of this picture and put up in every business I could in the zip-code you are in and surrounding. Post on NextDoor, Reddit, all social media and report him to the Police by going into the station and let them know too.
What a pos. Sorry that happened to you😔
Lol I looked at his profile and have like 5 mutual friends with him and two of those people are the sketchiest people I have ever met. I’m sorry that happened to you.
“Sorry I don’t have any minutes” usually they don’t know how to respond and you can walk away while they think about it. Also if the AT&T vultures at target are nothing you just tell them you don’t use email and they leave you alone pretty quick.
No good deed goes unpunished. You were just being nice and this P O S took advantage of your kindness. People like him ruin people from helping others. There is a special place in hell for him.
Since you filed a police report, I imagine they should be able to find him with facial recognition and other methods. I’m so sorry this happened to you.
I didn't even think to have a security pin and biometric print enabled for my Venmo or Cashapp, just my banking app, but I do now though. I also don't think I'd ever let a complete stranger use my cellphone except to input their phone number during a contact exchange.
https://preview.redd.it/qfpjhrjfmbad1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c284e89fac5c72bb1695bc6a411e38b8963f631b
Sent him the link.....lol this was his response....
I’ve heard of this happening to guys getting a girls number and she offers to put in her number and instead Venmo’s herself some cash. Honestly I’d be worried they run off with it.
I mean the money has to be going somewhere, I would contact the police see if they can figure out what account it's going into. I'm sure it can't be that untraceable.
Really? You exercised extremely poor judgement in handing your phone to this obvious example of a fucking criminal. Did you not watch them closely while they were handling your phone? Lmao at this dude's skinny jeans and lil fake chain. He will be Leroy's bottom prison bitch in a few short years if he keeps it up.
I doubt it I was only able to figure out his name today and gave it to the reporting officer. He already has a record so hopefully it’s easy for them to find him.
Ladies have been doing this forever I’ve assumed. People will be “adding their number to peoples contacts” then Venmo/cashapp/zelle money, lol. Don’t be a dummy and give people your phone, especially if your life is on it.
Don’t ever give someone your phone.
I never will again. It never even occurred to me someone would pull something like that.
It’s all over the internet. Your phone is your identity now. Stay alert
I had to learn it the hard way but wanted to post this so other people can learn from my mistake. Venmo also is no help and denied my claim almost instantly.
Right. When this happens these companies do not care at all. Also, Scottsdale will quickly become scam city with the influx of “new” money. People want to get money fast to flex on the web. Not even family gets my phone in their hand. I’m sorry this occurred
Because you voluntarily handed off phone and therefore the bank has to consider you’re part of the scam.
No. They were a victim of fraud.
But it would be an easy scam. Send someone money, say it was unauthorized, infinite money glitch. If those fintech platforms reimbursed for that stuff I’m guessing they’d go bankrupt almost immediately. There are a lot of hungry, desperate people in the world that try to exploit every method of making quick, easy money, morals be damned
Yeah thanks bc I just realized I have my bank and everything now I don’t feel right lending my phone to anyone.
Phones have essentially become wallets now. People need to protect theirs accordingly
You dont have passwords?
I hope you filed a claim directly with your bank as well
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It pains me, but you have to always assume the worst from people in public, especially nowadays. Don't trust anyone you don't know, whatsoever, for any reason.
The real crime here are those pants!
Not even your wife! Mine can spend as much as Rocco!
I was at the beach taking pictures with my phone when a stranger said he would take a picture of me with my phone for a second I thought ok, and then I thought what if he just takes off with my phone? Yeah a big No Thanks.
I was hanging out with my kids and their mom on new years lighting sparklers and this drug addicted looking man about the same age as me walking down the street stopped and offered to take a photo of us. My kids mom was about to say sure but i immediately was like “no thank you” because it was obvious to me he was gonna take it. I was really shocked at how gullible my kids mom was (even if he was honest—still so dumb) makes me worried what she might agree to with the kids when I’m not there because she is the type to stop and talk to homeless people and offer them food or money and I’m suspicious of literally anyone on the street randomly approaching me
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Sooo paranoid
A real Good Samaritan you are 🙃. Doing the bare minimum with two guns at had.
This is common sense. No one touches my phone.
Duh.
Why are his pants so tight? 😂😂😂🤡
If he farted his shoes would fly off
Looking like Ross
Can only imagine the thick white paste inside.
you sure chandlers not there?
And in AZ heat, you know he leaving puddles where he stands.
Thanks! Pin and Face ID now enabled!
Mine too. I didn’t even realize it was an option until after this whole thing
I didn’t think about that as an option for years. It honestly should be the standard. Why hasn’t Venmo implemented this yet?
Same!!!!!
Same I didn’t even realize I didn’t have that on.
Honestly should have those enabled for every single app with your bank info/card attached to it.
I 100% agree! Venmo added those features after I signed up and given I use it about 2x a year I didn’t see them.
What you mean by this?
They went into their Venmo and added extra security so this can’t happen to them
That I enabled the security measures that were available to help prevent this type of thing from happening.
What a lowlife and then has the audacity to say he’s tired of people stealing lol 🤡 https://preview.redd.it/b3j0zm7x26ad1.jpeg?width=1118&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fda83c88f66350b459a0c7e51205ea29db5d657
Projection.
Omg 😂
As he wears the gayest pants imaginable
He should be arrested for that outfit alone
Just go back and find his ass, follow his IG, police won’t do shit just fuck him up, he won’t do it again
Rocco Dinero ????? Rubbed it in didn't he.
His IG is still open and looks like the comments are starting to trickle in, lol
His comments are now turned off
I think his page is entirely down now. "scgcash" is not yielding an account.
These guys kick it with the dudes who throw the trashy “only fans mansion parties” at airbnbs with a bunch of strippers, where they scam people for money until it inevitably gets busted up. That & some new account debit card scam they’re always recruiting new people thru instagram stories for. When legal trouble pops up, they do the temp de-activate. They keep a busy scamming schedule, I’m sure he’ll be back live on insta in no time lol
His friend rocco dineros account is still up though rocco_pacinoo
Rocco’s account is now private. He kelp deleting comments, replied to one of my and said, he didn’t have anything to do with it. Then flipped to private
Make sure you blast him and the story on TikTok too. Say it’s in Scottsdale and tag him and his name there as well:)
Curb sandwich my guy
Hope buddy uses the cash to buy some pants that fit
How much did he Venmo?
$885 and I found someone else in his Venmo transactions from 2 weeks ago reached out to him on instagram and he pulled the same move but only for $400
I'd contact the cops, tbh.
That’s one of the first things I did
Now find this home and burn it down
This guy has the right idea
Ok why didn't you call your bank or venmo asap and had the great thought to reach out to him? You are not responsible for it. Come in now.
I did reach out to my bank and to Venmo the moment I found out. Venmo denied my dispute and my bank is still investigating.
Fight venmo, escalate it. Banks can investigate all they want. Push back nicely.
Venmo probably won’t do shit. They stole $150 from me.
Used to see these guys a ton when I worked the old town clubs in security. Same moronic influencer type that Scottsdale is plagued with. They have a whole group
Basic yet fundamental rule. Never give a stranger your phone. Ever.
I mean, don't trust any stranger for any reason whatsoever period. Especially now.
I hate that this is probably the best take.
I hate it too, and it sucks that average people now have to have the mentality I had from growing up in a rough area, but I see far too many people nowadays being way too trusting of strangers and way too oblivious to their surroundings, considering the state of things now with scammers, thieves, etc.. Increasing with the economic woes of the times.
Cash me outside
What a dick
Judging by those pants he’s a huge dick with a little penis.
It's like "CAN I HOLD YOUR WALLET"
Need to lock these kinds of people up
Always no you can’t use the phone. Make the call for them if you think it’s an emergency. Sorry OP!
i love dudes that dress like, this they are always so trustworthy
Thanks for the warning . I dont plan on leading my phone to strangers but I just added a pin and face ID in case someone ever tries this .
He should be arrested for those pants
Say it with me, everybody, "Sorry, my phone is about to die."
Or just say no.
You can also share this with the club it happened near on IG. Just to give them a heads up like hey this guy is pulling scams outside of your establishment.
Yeah this is the last person I would ever hand my phone to, I’m sorry this happened to you. File a police report so his name is on paper.
My phone is really old so I didn’t think he would steal it and someone Venmoing themselves never even occurred to me I learned the hard way. I’ve filed a police report and advised the guy who he did it to a few weeks ago to also file one since for some reason he hadn’t yet.
Yeah that’s totally understandable, we never expect these things to happen to us. Hopefully you can find a solution to this!
Sorry why is he the last person you’d ever hand your phone to?
Presentation is important, someone wearing hype-beast clothes, tacky pants and a fake chain, hanging out in a smoke shop doesn’t really give off trustworthy vibes for me to let them borrow one of my most important possessions.
Yup im a black dude and i know exactly what you meant, i dont think youre being racist at all. There’s a type of scammer. They dress a certain way in all the gaudy “drip” I would feel the same way if he was wearing that outfit as a white, asian or Mexican dude
the clothing. Not the race. That style of clothing, worn by ANYONE, is the red flag here. Nice try with your race baiting virtue signaling though. It really adds alot to the conversation.
Yall answered my question perfectly lol
They won’t say it so let me call them on it - *racism*
They would’ve been correct in this instance though…
I’ve been scammed by white people but ok
Sorry to hear that
not necessarily that man, why ya'll jumpin on that? Anyone wearing that goofy fit is a red flag. Look at all the downvotes u got man. Speaks volumes
For the record, I wouldn’t trust ANYONE with such shitty fashion sense. This outfit is a major judgement red flag.
Ding ding ding
I would make copies of this picture and put up in every business I could in the zip-code you are in and surrounding. Post on NextDoor, Reddit, all social media and report him to the Police by going into the station and let them know too. What a pos. Sorry that happened to you😔
Haha I would never hand my phone to a person that looks like that. YES, I judge everyone for safety
Ghetto asf
Lol I looked at his profile and have like 5 mutual friends with him and two of those people are the sketchiest people I have ever met. I’m sorry that happened to you.
Lesson learned, never freely hand your cell to a stranger. Common sense
How does he pull those down if he has to sit on the toilet
The Usual suspects
Yup typical americans smh.
The specificity is wild 💀
“Sorry I don’t have any minutes” usually they don’t know how to respond and you can walk away while they think about it. Also if the AT&T vultures at target are nothing you just tell them you don’t use email and they leave you alone pretty quick.
Where in old town did this happen?
You couldn't tell this guy was a POS from looking at him?
Maybe he can now buy some pants that fit. Cutting off ur leg circulation makes you mean on things.
Your first clue not to deal with this clown are those tight pleather pants.
He needs money for new pants, those be waayyyyy to tight
Your phone is just as important as your ssn. All my bank info etc is on here. Never give your phone out.
No good deed goes unpunished. You were just being nice and this P O S took advantage of your kindness. People like him ruin people from helping others. There is a special place in hell for him.
I ain’t trusting anyone wearing leather pants that tight
Especially in this heat
Since you filed a police report, I imagine they should be able to find him with facial recognition and other methods. I’m so sorry this happened to you.
Pants too tight.
I don't put payment apps on my phone for this reason.
I do with locks so this doesn’t happen. Not that I keep my money where it can easily be transferred though.
POS Scumbag
His pants are so tight, he passes out when he sits down
His pants called they are about to suffocate.
Pants so tight he can't think straight.
I didn't even think to have a security pin and biometric print enabled for my Venmo or Cashapp, just my banking app, but I do now though. I also don't think I'd ever let a complete stranger use my cellphone except to input their phone number during a contact exchange.
He looks like a more busted version of the already busted version of martin lawrence
https://preview.redd.it/qfpjhrjfmbad1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c284e89fac5c72bb1695bc6a411e38b8963f631b Sent him the link.....lol this was his response....
File police report and FBI
Shocked
Beware the tarantula heads
I mean shid he could try but I got like 12$
Thank you for the heads up, just added a pin to my Venmo
If every single person here reports his IG account for fraud we can get his account banned or suspended at least!
I promise I wont ever fall for giving that clown my phone.
I would say what’s your number I’ll put it on speakerphone.
Such an astute bidness man
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I’ve heard of this happening to guys getting a girls number and she offers to put in her number and instead Venmo’s herself some cash. Honestly I’d be worried they run off with it.
Maybe he’s just trying to afford bigger pants, looks like he’s had those since his young club days.
He’s just trying to afford looser pants
He looks so punchable
I mean the money has to be going somewhere, I would contact the police see if they can figure out what account it's going into. I'm sure it can't be that untraceable.
I wouldn't let that guy use my phone for so many reasons....you did it to yourself.
Scottsdale is ghetto now unless you are above the 101
Clown looks like a walking candy apple
I’m confident I can break his jaw with one punch
Hes wearing pants in Phoenix right now? Thats your first clue somethings off.
Bathe apes are we in 2007 already?
Really? You exercised extremely poor judgement in handing your phone to this obvious example of a fucking criminal. Did you not watch them closely while they were handling your phone? Lmao at this dude's skinny jeans and lil fake chain. He will be Leroy's bottom prison bitch in a few short years if he keeps it up.
If you gave your phone to a dude who looks like that its 100% on you
Thanks! I never would have thought of this.
Sorry this guy took advantage, thanks for the heads up
Has he been arrested yet?
I doubt it I was only able to figure out his name today and gave it to the reporting officer. He already has a record so hopefully it’s easy for them to find him.
Looks like a NPC
😂
This is Arizona, don’t ever give anyone your phone.
This guys claims to be a Crypto King from Jamaica. Active number +1 (214) 556-6715 as of 4PM ET on July 3rd. Have fun!!!
Ladies have been doing this forever I’ve assumed. People will be “adding their number to peoples contacts” then Venmo/cashapp/zelle money, lol. Don’t be a dummy and give people your phone, especially if your life is on it.
Don’t worry I’m sure tomorrow someone will see him at a BLM rally.
This isn’t a scam just you being a dumbass.