9. The Aspiring Musician
In New York City you’re bound to run into some sketchy characters, but this scam just seems downright nervy. In Time’s Square, you’ll find a group of so-called aspiring musicians, trying to get you to buy their demo. When they pass you their CD so that you can check it out, they won’t take it back and will hackle you into keeping it and giving them money instead. Along with the help of their friends, they refuse to accept the fact that you don’t want the CD, and cause a scene, yelling at you and accusing you of stealing. You’re pressured into finally handing them over some money because you’re so embarrassed. The best solution, if you’re ever caught in this predicament, is to put the CD on the ground in front of the con man and calmly walk away.
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