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Post by baslp on Dec 26, 2023 19:53:37 GMT
Thankfully she was not hurt and just had her phone taken . She was house sit for her aunt and uncle. She decided to take a walk in their neighborhood around 5. She noticed a car that was not moving at an intersection. She had a funny feeling so she decided to cut through an alley to get back to the house. The car had pulled around and a guy with a gorilla mask ran up to her — He froze , she screamed . He then grabbed her phone and scarf and then she started to run. She then found a house with a woman outside smoking. She explained what had happened. They were nice and drove to my BIL house. She then went to their neighbors to call the police. unfortunately the criminals were able to get into her Venmo acct and send money to friends. Lesson here is to have a passcode or facial recognition added to your app.
I am so thankful that no weapon shown and they did not chase her. I had been watching the tv station ID all afternoon .
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Post by KelleeM on Dec 26, 2023 19:57:06 GMT
I’m sorry. People are horrible. Glad she wasn’t hurt but I can imagine she was very shaken up.
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Post by librarylady on Dec 26, 2023 20:18:37 GMT
How awful. Glad it was no more. I am sure she will feel the trauma for a very long time.
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Post by snyder on Dec 26, 2023 20:22:50 GMT
Goodness. So glad she was not harmed. May she recover mentally from such a horrific assualt. {{{Hugs}}}
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Post by mom on Dec 26, 2023 20:28:19 GMT
Thankfully she was not hurt and just had her phone taken . She was house sit for her aunt and uncle. She decided to take a walk in their neighborhood around 5. She noticed a car that was not moving at an intersection. She had a funny feeling so she decided to cut through an alley to get back to the house. The car had pulled around and a guy with a gorilla mask ran up to her — He froze , she screamed . He then grabbed her phone and scarf and then she started to run. She then found a house with a woman outside smoking. She explained what had happened. They were nice and drove to my BIL house. She then went to their neighbors to call the police. unfortunately the criminals were able to get into her Venmo acct and send money to friends. Lesson here is to have a passcode or facial recognition added to your app. I am so thankful that no weapon shown and they did not chase her. I had been watching the tv station ID all afternoon . Oh my goodness! While I hate she was mugged, I am so glad to see that she listened to her inner voice and changed directions. Who knows what could have happened if she had gotten in arms reach of their vehicle? |
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Post by Zee on Dec 26, 2023 20:30:37 GMT
I would be SO PISSED and how dare you scare me with a gorilla mask that makes me even madder
I hope they can track them by the Venmo payments, though I know this type of crime is often low priority in some areas.
Can she track her phone?
Mine requires my fingerprint but if I had it unlocked when they took it they could get into my Venmo... Good point you made.
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Post by Patter on Dec 26, 2023 20:30:58 GMT
Oh my that is awful and scary. Thankfully it wasn't worse!
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Post by Tearisci on Dec 26, 2023 20:52:17 GMT
I'm so sorry that happened! How scary for her.
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Post by papersilly on Dec 26, 2023 21:16:35 GMT
that's awful but i'm glad she's ok.
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Post by SabrinaP on Dec 26, 2023 21:23:27 GMT
I’m so glad she’s ok.
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Post by lisae on Dec 26, 2023 21:34:00 GMT
I'm glad she is alright. That sound very scary.
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Post by TXMary on Dec 26, 2023 23:35:31 GMT
How awful! Sorry she had to go through that but glad she wasn’t hurt.
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Post by ellen on Dec 27, 2023 3:25:49 GMT
That is scary. I’m glad she is ok. I just added a passcode to my Venmo account.
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Post by malibou on Dec 27, 2023 6:57:35 GMT
Oh dear. I'm so glad she listened to her spidey sense and did all the things right. Ever so pleased she is safe.
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 27, 2023 7:16:23 GMT
OMG, how terrifying!!  She had a funny feeling so she decided to cut through an alley to get back to the house. I am so glad to see that she listened to her inner voice and changed directions. Who knows what could have happened if she had gotten in arms reach of their vehicle? That's a very good point. But I was actually thinking "Why would you go down an alley?!" |
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Post by Zee on Dec 27, 2023 7:39:01 GMT
OMG, how terrifying!! I am so glad to see that she listened to her inner voice and changed directions. Who knows what could have happened if she had gotten in arms reach of their vehicle? That's a very good point. But I was actually thinking "Why would you go down an alley?!" Probably would have gone up on a porch myself but maybe they don't have porches there and she didn't realize the street would connect. Scaring her extra hard with a gorilla mask makes me irrationally angry--the indignity! Fucker is lucky she wasn't carrying. Lots of people would have shot him. |
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Post by peasapie on Dec 27, 2023 12:02:45 GMT
Poor thing must have been very shaken and will be for some time. I’m glad she wasn’t hurt.
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 27, 2023 13:23:18 GMT
Oh my gosh, I'm so glad she wasn't hurt!
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Post by worrywart on Dec 27, 2023 14:09:12 GMT
What is wrong with people? I'm so glad that she got away with only a missing phone. That is so scary!!
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Post by gramasue on Dec 27, 2023 14:14:36 GMT
Oh, the poor girl! I'm so glad she's okay, though. Hope they catch the creep.
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Post by scrappinmama on Dec 27, 2023 14:14:44 GMT
I'm so sorry! She must be so shaken by that! Encourage her to talk and do what she needs to to feel safe. That type of crime has lasting marks on the victim. I'm glad she wasn't physically harmed.
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 27, 2023 16:53:33 GMT
She is likely fairly traumatized. Thank goodness she's physically unharmed, but mentally, she's probably very much in need of support.
He needs someone to shove that gorilla mask up his a$$ and drag him off to prison.
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Post by Merge on Dec 27, 2023 17:01:04 GMT
I would be SO PISSED and how dare you scare me with a gorilla mask that makes me even madder I hope they can track them by the Venmo payments, though I know this type of crime is often low priority in some areas. Can she track her phone? Mine requires my fingerprint but if I had it unlocked when they took it they could get into my Venmo... Good point you made. Yes. I had the same thought and went and enabled the Face ID on my Venmo. I hadn’t thought before about someone snatching it while I have it unlocked. My banking app already requires Face ID and 2-factor authentication. To the OP, I hope your daughter is able to feel safe out there again. I’m so sorry this happened to her. |
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Post by putabuttononit on Dec 27, 2023 23:13:17 GMT
That’s freaking terrifying!
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Post by kate on Dec 27, 2023 23:32:02 GMT
That is horrible! God bless her. And brava to her for listening to her gut.
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