Please Help.

[Volstock]

Please help if you can, a friend of mine is losing her electricity,phone,gas,and her car will be repo soon. She isn't a bad person just have a streak of bad luck lately. If you can spare 1 USD or 5 USD or more please send some money to my paypal and I'll give her the money. I've done all I could and it still isn't enough, she need about 1000 USD from her estimate. So please if you could spare any, help her. Send money to my paypal account and if I use this for my own profit or if this is a hoax. May god strike me down where I stand.Pmn24@hotmail.com is my paypal account and joy4u67@yahoo.com is her Paypal account.Please spare if you can, if not please say a prayer for her (or light a candle if those of you who is of different faith.)

[Drew2]

What a fitting Avatar.

[Volstock]

It's not for me.

[Skeeter]

tell her to try stripping. I hear it's good money

[Sean]

Out of curiousity why are we sending to your paypal instead of hers?

[Volstock]

She doesn't have internet access, you do have a good point. I'll edit my first post.

[Sean]

Not even at the library?

[Volstock]

there, added her paypal account, I did it in rush and my first time for anything like this. There's bound to be alot of mistake. Thank for pointint it out

[Skeeter]

Yeah, it doesnt sound like a scam at all.

[Volstock]

Yeah, it doesnt sound like a scam at all.

Welp, I expect someone to say this. This isn't a scam, but since there isn't anyway to prove that isn't a scam. I'll just sit on my hands and bite my tounge on this one. I'm not asking you have to send money, a prayer is fine. I just hope she gets over this is all, being in her position right now sucks. I'm just doing what I can,and what I think a friend should do for one another given the short amount of time her car will be repo soon. This is my AIM if you wish to cuss me out because you think I'm out to Scam people GSVolstock. I'll be leaving it on all week, so please don't flame this thread.

[Skeeter]

instead of begging for money on an annoymous message board, why not give her a place to stay. put her up on your couch, give her use of your car, etc.

seems more productive than begging strangers for money.

[Volstock]

she's in Florida and I'm in CA? She's not gonna lose her house, just the phone and the car, maybe even electricity. Her husband is doing all he can also, but it's just not enough what's with the kids. I know you thinking it's odd that I'm doing this for someone clear across the country, but I feel that if you are friend with someone. A day, a week, a month, or a year you should do everything you can to help. I have sent her money, just the amount isn't enough. I know it sounds weird, but truth is usually stranger then fiction.

[Sean]

out of curiousity how do you know what shes telling you is true?

[Chaos]

I Know her and no this is not a scam , She is a good person and she does deserve help. And I think it is very thoughtful of you to make this post asking others to be kind and lend a helping hand.

[CrystalTears]

So now two people know who this person is? Why is her name and such being made such a mystery? Does she play GS?

[Volstock]

out of curiousity how do you know what shes telling you is true?

Because I believe the goodness in people.

[HarmNone]

Volstock, I don't think anyone means to be cruel or unfeeling. It's just that scams over the internet are so common, people are naturally a bit sceptical of anything like this. If we weren't, we'd all be broke!

What do you and Chaos really know of this person? Is this just an internet friendship or does someone actually know this person up close? Belief in the basic goodness of people is an endearing quality, but it can get you in trouble if your instincts are off. What are some of the details of what got this person into this kind of trouble? Since we have no name, this information can't come back to bite her in the arse, but it might give us something to go on. It also might allow us to suggest some alternatives for her besides getting a dollar here and there from strangers.

[Chaos]

I Imagine she may be a little embarrassed and not want to ask others for help , Im thinking that is why someone else made the post. But then again i dont know, But i do know that there is truth to this.

[HarmNone]

How do you know that, Chaos? Do you know this person personally? By that, I mean does she live near you? Do you actually see her in person? If so, what's the problem? We don't know who she is, so it can't hurt to let us know a little about what's going on.

I do have a few connections that might be of help, but I'll need to know more before I can make any suggestions for her.

[Skeeter]

cancelling the GS account would be a great place to start.

[HarmNone]

He said she doesn't have internet access, so would assume there's no GemStone account. If there is still such an account, she can make a call to Billing to have it suspended. I think the number is on the official boards, or you can get it there by asking. There's also an address that you could forward to her, if I'm not mistaken.

[Volstock]

Volstock, I don't think anyone means to be cruel or unfeeling. It's just that scams over the internet are so common, people are naturally a bit sceptical of anything like this. If we weren't, we'd all be broke!

What do you and Chaos really know of this person? Is this just an internet friendship or does someone actually know this person up close? Belief in the basic goodness of people is an endearing quality, but it can get you in trouble if your instincts are off. What are some of the details of what got this person into this kind of trouble? Since we have no name, this information can't come back to bite her in the arse, but it might give us something to go on. It also might allow us to suggest some alternatives for her besides getting a dollar here and there from strangers.

I know this person, yes. She's a decent person, and you are absolutely right Harmnone. Okay I just recieve her consent to tell her story so, I'll do my best to say it. Her name is Joyce and her family have recieve some bad medical news, hence her lack of fund. Her problem start a downward spiral ever since some screwed up electrical billing and then they recently recieve bad medical news. I sent her some money before to help relieve some pressure of the billing, but it didn't help much. As recently the bill keep piling and piling until it's out of their. As for closing her GS account, it is in the process of closing. If you have anymore question, I'd be glad to answer them.

[HarmNone]

So, her financial problems are being complicated by medical expenses. Is that correct? What kind of medical expenses, for whom, and for what? These are things that will help me to direct her to the proper resources as soon as I can locate them in her area. Can you tell me, at least, what state she's located in?

[HarmNone]

Also, Volstock, you said you don't live near this person. You're going on faith in humanity alone. While that's admirable, it isn't always smart, hon. Let's see if we can work out something that will help her without involving dealing with complete strangers over the internet.

[Chaos]

How do you know that, Chaos? Do you know this person personally? By that, I mean does she live near you? Do you actually see her in person? If so, what's the problem? We don't know who she is, so it can't hurt to let us know a little about what's going on.

I do have a few connections that might be of help, but I'll need to know more before I can make any suggestions for her.


I Do know her, Personally I have seen her in person , we have been friends for 10 years now. She has 4 kids and a husband who works his arse off. She is unable to work because of a disablity . And it seems as if she has hit a hard time in her life and needs a little help. Im not sure what else you would like to know, But I will pass on any information I have that you may want to hear.

[Skeeter]

As for closing her GS account, it is in the process of closing.

rofl

[Volstock]

To be completely frank, I'd do the same for anyone of you. Should you ever ask it of me, I trust in the goodness of people. I don't know the detail of her medical expense yet and she have a car payment due tommorrow I believe, which she have no way of paying so it'll be Repo in about 3-4 days. I honestly do not mind if people wish to say anything bad to me, I expect this because as you said. People are leary of strangers and afraid of being scammed, but I would rather believe that people I met are truthful and honest people. I'm not saying that being leary of people is a bad thing, but it's just not me. As for her medical expenses they do not have money for the co-pay on their medicines (25 USD) and her husband is gonna have to go on insulin soon. They just found out one of them is diabetic and the other might had a minor stroke according to the doctor. They don't know for sure yet Doctor is still checking on it.

[Volstock]

rofl

I'm sorry, but this is funny how? You suggested she close her GS account and it is in the precess of closing. It'll be closed once her billing cycle from last month ends.

[CrystalTears]

Because it took them this long to cancel this account when they're so far behind financially that their car is going to be repo'ed. You have to be seriously delinquent to be at that stage.

I understand hanging onto fun activities in bad times, but unfortunately those are the first you sacrifice when you have money problems.

[Sean]

I don't want to come across as too much of an asshole, but i'm fairly certain a car dealership wont repo a car 3-4 days after your 1st missed payment which would indicate they've been delinquint for awhile now. Why start the drive to help when it's seemingly too late, atleast on that front? I'm assuming the answer is going to be like well she didn't mention anything until recently. I dunno I just find that hard to believe.

[HarmNone]

To be completely frank, I'd do the same for anyone of you. Should you ever ask it of me, I trust in the goodness of people. I don't know the detail of her medical expense yet and she have a car payment due tommorrow I believe, which she have no way of paying so it'll be Repo in about 3-4 days. I honestly do not mind if people wish to say anything bad to me, I expect this because as you said. People are leary of strangers and afraid of being scammed, but I would rather believe that people I met are truthful and honest people. I'm not saying that being leary of people is a bad thing, but it's just not me. As for her medical expenses they do not have money for the co-pay on their medicines (25 USD) and her husband is gonna have to go on insulin soon. They just found out one of them is diabetic and the other might had a minor stroke according to the doctor. They don't know for sure yet Doctor is still checking on it.

Many medications are available free to those who can't afford them, Volstock. Insulin is one of them. I'll try to do some research for her; although, it will take me a day or so as I have a lot on my plate right now. I'll get back to you, through PM, with the contacts she needs to make to get this process in gear.

If the stroke left no deficits, it will probably be treated with what's called blood thinners, and possibly blood pressure medications (depending on what kind of stroke). These medications can also be gotten free of charge, or at huge savings. Let me know what the meds are, and I'll find a way to get them.

If it wasn't a stroke, let me know what's needed and I'll see what I can do.

[HarmNone]

Ack! I forgot to ask if she's called the creditor concerning the car. Often, if you just call them and tell them what's going on, they'll work with you. It's not always true, but it can be done if you're persistent and your problems are authentic. It's worth a try. Also, doctors get sample drugs from the manufacturers. They often have quite a store of these and are very willing to supply them to people who can't afford them. Pass this on to her.

[Skeeter]

I need some walking around money this week volstock. float me a loan please. I promise to pay you back

I'm a good person. honest.

[Volstock]

I honestly don't know anything about repo'ed. I've never been Repo'ed so I was just guessing. Call me a a fool if you'd like, but I honestly just know her for about two months tops and two months ago I was trading food recipe with her.

[Volstock]

I need some walking around money this week volstock. float me a loan please. I promise to pay you back

I'm a good person. honest.

heh, had you asked me that a month ago, I would front you 100-200 dollar. Yeah yeah, call me stupid but I do believe everyone is good.Excuse my ignorances, but what exactly is walking around money? If it's not emergency then I chances are (nope, sorry.)

[CrystalTears]

You've known her online for two months and you're willing to go this far for someone this financial damaged? Wow. I'm all for helping people, but with this family is concerned, with the problems they have, they need to rely on their own efforts of contacting creditors and government agencies to get themselves out of this hole. I'm not sure any kind of donation they get through these means will help the situation they are in.

[HarmNone]

He's right about the repo - unless, this car was bought from a fly-by-night dealer who specializes in financing people with bad credit. They do this because they know they can get the car back as soon as the person misses a payment. That way, they can sell the car again. It's a vicious circle. That's the only way I can think of that this could happen over one missed payment, Volstock. There are obviously things here that you don't know enough about.

[HarmNone]

I'll also say this: I can probably get them medications and medical treatment; although, the mention of co-pay tells me they have some sort of insurance. That would, most likely, mean they have some sort of a job. There may be help through their place of business. That's another avenue that needs to be investigated thoroughly.

[Sean of the Thread]

Even medicaid has co-payments.

[Skeeter]

does thinking you're full of shit or incredibly stupid inherently make me a bad person?

[Volstock]

heh, I know but I'm glad that people is finally realizing that it's not a scam but it's real. I'm sure my friend made some bad choices to have bad this bad financial problem. I wholey agree with you CT on that, I'm not asking for the solve all end all problem. Just a bit of a stepping stone so they can stand on their two feet for a bit. Sort of like an extension if you will. IF I could actually get enough to help solve their problem great, but even if I only recieve 5 usd or 10 or maybe 20. Its all the same, it's just great to know that there are people out their who's like me. Well not this naive anyways, cause I don't know a damn thing about repo or free medical stuff.

[HarmNone]

Even medicaid has co-payments.

Yes, they do. However, they are based on ability to pay. Also, a lot depends on the state she lives in, which is why I asked.

[Back]

I’d be very dubious about a married couple with four children asking people for money on-line. There are plenty of things they can do to help themselves locally if they need/want it.

Sometimes things happen beyond control to people that make it very difficult for them to get by, I understand that, and I won’t bag on you for wanting to do the right thing, but they are adults and have many more options than soliciting their gamer friends for cold cash. Know what I mean?

[HarmNone]

heh, I know but I'm glad that people is finally realizing that it's not a scam but it's real. I'm sure my friend made some bad choices to have bad this bad financial problem. I wholey agree with you CT on that, I'm not asking for the solve all end all problem. Just a bit of a stepping stone so they can stand on their two feet for a bit. Sort of like an extension if you will. IF I could actually get enough to help solve their problem great, but even if I only recieve 5 usd or 10 or maybe 20. Its all the same, it's just great to know that there are people out their who's like me. Well not this naive anyways, cause I don't know a damn thing about repo or free medical stuff.


The problem is, Volstock, that throwing money at a problem like this doesn't solve it. It only prolongs the inevitable. There are better ways to deal with the issue.

[Volstock]

does thinking you're full of shit or incredibly stupid inherently make me a bad person?

You are entilted to your own opinion, everyone is. I'm sure you aren't the only one, but I don't really know any other way to help my friend. Let me ask you though, if your friend was in need of help. Wouldn't you do everything you could for them? You can cuss me out, and ignore all my post from now on. I wont blame you and I wont harbor any resentment. I'm just reach at straws here.

[CrystalTears]

Thing is that she's across the continent and you barely know her. How do you know she won't use the money for something else? How do you trust someone who's allowed their finances to get this bad and JUST decided to cancel their online gaming account?

[Volstock]

I’d be very dubious about a married couple with four children asking people for money on-line. There are plenty of things they can do to help themselves locally if they need/want it.

Sometimes things happen beyond control to people that make it very difficult for them to get by, I understand that, and I won’t bag on you for wanting to do the right thing, but they are adults and have many more options than soliciting their gamer friends for cold cash. Know what I mean?

They aren't dubious is the least, the husband work very hard and the wife is recently lost her source of income. She clean houses for a living, I'm not just asking for cold hard cash. A prayer for them would be just fine.

[Volstock]

Thing is that she's across the continent and you barely know her. How do you know she won't use the money for something else? How do you trust someone who's allowed their finances to get this bad and JUST decided to cancel their online gaming account?

Because I don't think she would do anything to harm her family, like I said. It just a small thing that snowballed out of their control.

[Lassiter 506]

Let me ask you though, if your friend was in need of help.

My friends would not ask an acquaintance of two months to fish the avenues of financial relief.

[Satira]

I have no problem with offering up a prayer. But my 5 bucks stays in my pocket.

[ChristianOkoye]

I have no problem with offering up a prayer. But my 5 bucks stays in my pocket.

So you're a republican?

[Satira]

No, I'm a poor bitch. It's different.

[Caede]

If they're this badly in financial trouble and with this many medical issues, they should not be asking friends online for help. They should be talking with a bankruptcy attorney.

[Drew2]

I heard it's Dessedemona.

Rofl.

[Chaos]

I heard it's Dessedemona.

Rofl.



LOL hardly .. Def. not her :club:

[Tisket]

I have personal friends that are having a hard time making ends meet. Doubt I'll be helping your internet friend instead...

[Volstock]

I have no problem with offering up a prayer. But my 5 bucks stays in my pocket.

A prayer is more then enough, thank you.


I have personal friends that are having a hard time making ends meet. Doubt I'll be helping your internet friend instead...

If you can't spare the money, don't worry about it. Just say a prayer for her when you can. A prayer is also greatly appreciated.

[Asha]

Deny it's Dessedemona?
I'd still rather bet my 5 bucks it's her than hand it over to the mystery financial nightmare.
And I've already said a preyer for her. I pray she'll evapourate from the surface of earth whenever I see her in Augies albums.

[thornhappy]

Jesus... I should come beg for paypal donations and pretend I'm a christian to force people into enhanced gullibility.

I'm needy and broke too, damn it. But I still don't solicit funds from strangers on a BB.

[Keller]

Tell her to go to Florida Legal Services. They will help he retain her car, keep her power on, and get her finances back on track.

http://www.floridalegal.org/

It's free to her. She just needs to swallow her pride and accept free legal advice and representation.

[Volstock]

Deny it's Dessedemona?
I'd still rather bet my 5 bucks it's her than hand it over to the mystery financial nightmare.
And I've already said a preyer for her. I pray she'll evapourate from the surface of earth whenever I see her in Augies albums.

If you dont wish to help fine, I respect that. What I don't understand is why you guys are so deep rooted in the belief that everyone is out to rip you off. It's almost like you don't know about the kindness of strangers. There are decent people out there you know, and this on going bashing about how she solicit fund from stranger on a BBS. She didn't ask me to do this, I did this of my own free will knowing full well that I'll be flamed toward and insulted. I'd rather stick my neck out for a good friend then sit on my hand doing nothing for fear of how other people might perceive me. I mean have you not once walk by someone you don't know and said 'damn that person could use some help?' This is the same basis, and it's not as if I'm just asking for money guys. If you can't spare anything you could pray for her, I've stated that more then once. A Prayer cost nothing you know, but atleast it shows that you believe in something good.

[Volstock]

Tell her to go to Florida Legal Services. They will help he retain her car, keep her power on, and get her finances back on track.

http://www.floridalegal.org/

It's free to her. She just needs to swallow her pride and accept free legal advice and representation.

This kind of help is ALSO GREATLY appreciated. Thanks

[Meges]

1)

She doesn't have internet access, you do have a good point. I'll edit my first post.


As for closing her GS account, it is in the process of closing.

2)

...and she have a car payment due tommorrow I believe, which she have no way of paying so it'll be Repo in about 3-4 days.


I honestly don't know anything about repo'ed. I've never been Repo'ed so I was just guessing.

3)
To be completely frank, I'd do the same for anyone of you.


I need some walking around money this week volstock. float me a loan please. I promise to pay you back

I'm a good person. honest.


heh, had you asked me that a month ago, I would front you 100-200 dollar. Yeah yeah, call me stupid but I do believe everyone is good.Excuse my ignorances, but what exactly is walking around money? If it's not emergency then I chances are (nope, sorry.)

You're definitely not helping her by contradicting yourself on multiple occasions. Not to mention she or someone pretending to be her just opened a PC membership under the name joy4u67. You very well might be telling the truth as far as you can tell, but I have to say that I couldn't, in good conscience, give any money over to anyone concerning something with so many inconsistencies and suspicious activity.

Meges

[HarmNone]

If she lives in Florida, that may be exactly the resource she needs. Thanks, Keller. :)

[Volstock]

It's kinda freaky, I'm not even sure I mention where she lived. Again Thanks alot keller.

[Apathy]

Please help if you can, a friend of mine is losing her electricity,phone,gas,and her car will be repo soon. She isn't a bad person just have a streak of bad luck lately. If you can spare 1 USD or 5 USD or more please send some money to my paypal and I'll give her the money. I've done all I could and it still isn't enough, she need about 1000 USD from her estimate. So please if you could spare any, help her. Send money to my paypal account and if I use this for my own profit or if this is a hoax. May god strike me down where I stand.Pmn24@hotmail.com is my paypal account and joy4u67@yahoo.com is her Paypal account.Please spare if you can, if not please say a prayer for her (or light a candle if those of you who is of different faith.)

Apathy.

You're such a good friend, you take out a loan and send her the moeny.

[CrystalTears]

It's kinda freaky, I'm not even sure I mention where she lived. Again Thanks alot keller.


she's in Florida and I'm in CA?

Smooth.

[Ignot]

This is the worst damn scam ever, i cant beleive it lasted 7 pages.

[HarmNone]

You're definitely not helping her by contradicting yourself on multiple occasions. Not to mention she or someone pretending to be her just opened a PC membership under the name joy4u67. You very well might be telling the truth as far as you can tell, but I have to say that I couldn't, in good conscience, give any money over to anyone concerning something with so many inconsistencies and suspicious activity.

Meges

The member known as joy4u67 has been a member here since April. Just happened to come online tonight, it seems. So much for not having internet access... :whistle:

Volstock, you've got a good heart, but you probably need to see a doctor and get some armor put around it. You're gonna get taken bigtime.

[Stanley Burrell]

I would highly recommend getting the point across to your friend about how important it is for her, especially having children and the looming electrical bill, to apply for any disability insurance.

[Skeeter]

In my country we must first touch scrotum to establish trust.

[Tisket]

This is the worst damn scam ever, i cant beleive it lasted 7 pages.

Jesus, change your post per page in options. I show 200 posts per page. Makes threads like the Picture Post It Up thread 54 pages instead of 5 million.

Of course, this won't reduce the lameness of some threads at all...

[Shari]

Hey guys.


You've known me for awhile, and I'm a good girl. However, I've run on hard times and could use a little help. So if ya'll could FedEx me little bags of dimes, that would be FANTASTIC, and help out greatly.



My love and prayers are with you.

Shari











I'm thinking that even if I WASN'T drunk, this whole thread would STILL be just as funny.

[Latrinsorm]

I'm a good girl.Good girls share.