Should I be concerned if I gave a stranger my cell phone number?

twin turbo · 04-08-2008, 09:11 AM

I am filling up the car at the gas station and this guy and his friend drives up and starts talking to me about my 335. We talked cars for 5 minutes and he was surprisingly familiar with the Dinan tune and was really curious about it. By the way, he was driving a Subaru WRX. Anyway, the end of the conversation he asked if I would be interested in some sort of alternate part time earning potential. I said why not, send me an email. He said that he preferred to deal with people directly and asked for a phone number. I gave him my cell number (stupid). He said he would call me in a couple of days. Also, he tells me the area code will be 574 because he was from Indiana. As he is walking away, my phone rings and it is the 574 number. I didn't answer. Then he drives off and didn't put any gas in his car. So then I am thinking this guy came into the gas station specifically to talk to me. I had a wierd feeling afterwards. Is there any reason I should be concerned?

335i4u2nv · 04-08-2008, 09:16 AM

that is awkward but what can he really do

Spacegray335i · 04-08-2008, 09:18 AM

unless he wants to know where you live by looking up your phone number....
you should have gotten his license plate numbers at least....

ZJP · 04-08-2008, 09:22 AM

That's really sketchy.

04-08-2008, 09:29 AM

Im scared myself. Creepy. Just think about it, you are sleeping in your bed, you look into the dark of your room, and you see the guy. OMG........ If I had a cell phone #, I could easily get someones address thru many ways. Lock up your house/doors, be aware.

CRZ410S · 04-08-2008, 09:30 AM

Your phone rang because he entered the number into his phone and dialed it to save it. I would not worry too much.

04-08-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CRZ410S

Your phone rang because he entered the number into his phone and dialed it to save it. I would not worry too much.

twin turbo · 04-08-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CRZ410S

Your phone rang because he entered the number into his phone and dialed it to save it. I would not worry too much.

I was thinking that too. Maybe I am just too paranoid.

TMNT · 04-08-2008, 09:57 AM

This stuff happens all the time. He isn't looking to steal your car or rob your house, hes looking to get you involved an a piramid scheme.

I've had countless random people come up to me in home depots, best buys ect. trying to strike up a random converstation and then mention some sort of part-time on the side job that pays lots of money

That's all he was doing, don't sweat it, just tell him your not interested if he calls.

However I do wonder what/who these people are related to because I've seen it a lot from Bethesda MD to Richmond Va

Taittinger · 04-08-2008, 10:20 AM

While we are here, what is your social security number?

mkeds · 04-08-2008, 10:27 AM

^^+1

ironjw · 04-08-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Taittinger

While we are here, what is your social security number?

+2

but yea thats pretty weird...

phantom330 · 04-08-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNT

This stuff happens all the time. He isn't looking to steal your car or rob your house, hes looking to get you involved an a piramid scheme.

I've had countless random people come up to me in home depots, best buys ect. trying to strike up a random converstation and then mention some sort of part-time on the side job that pays lots of money

That's all he was doing, don't sweat it, just tell him your not interested if he calls.

However I do wonder what/who these people are related to because I've seen it a lot from Bethesda MD to Richmond Va

+1 pyramid scheme for sure. Why on earth would you give a stranger at a gas station your number anyways (unless it's a hot lady

) Just tell him to buzz off when he calls, can't stand people trying to sell me stuff or get me involved in any type of selling scheme.

twin turbo · 04-08-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by phantom330

+1 pyramid scheme for sure. Why on earth would you give a stranger at a gas station your number anyways (unless it's a hot lady

) Just tell him to buzz off when he calls, can't stand people trying to sell me stuff or get me involved in any type of selling scheme.

I completely agree. I felt really stupid about it afterwards. I don't know where my head was at.

twin turbo · 04-08-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMNT

This stuff happens all the time. He isn't looking to steal your car or rob your house, hes looking to get you involved an a piramid scheme.

I've had countless random people come up to me in home depots, best buys ect. trying to strike up a random converstation and then mention some sort of part-time on the side job that pays lots of money

That's all he was doing, don't sweat it, just tell him your not interested if he calls.

However I do wonder what/who these people are related to because I've seen it a lot from Bethesda MD to Richmond Va

I hope you are right. I tried a reverse lookup on the number and all I can get is Osceola, Indiana. No business name. Thanks for your input TMNT.

Autobot · 04-08-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMNT

This stuff happens all the time. He isn't looking to steal your car or rob your house, hes looking to get you involved an a piramid scheme.

I've had countless random people come up to me in home depots, best buys ect. trying to strike up a random converstation and then mention some sort of part-time on the side job that pays lots of money

That's all he was doing, don't sweat it, just tell him your not interested if he calls.

However I do wonder what/who these people are related to because I've seen it a lot from Bethesda MD to Richmond Va

+1

Hawkeye · 04-08-2008, 11:56 AM

The worst is when your friends start trying to get you into it. I just wanna be like, WTF are you thinking?

I wouldn't be too worried, my cell # is on my facebook & myspace. Pretty much anyone has access to it and it has never been abused.

nissan · 04-08-2008, 12:05 PM

If giving your number to anyone you haven't known for a while (incl. women..never know who's psycho out there!) just give out a grandcentral number which fwds calls to you. That way you can (1) block any numbers you don't want coming through and (2) record calls if you're really paranoid after picking up. If you need an invite, let me know.

04-08-2008, 02:21 PM

just sleep with your gun under your pillow for the next couple of days....

Brunotheboxer · 04-08-2008, 02:31 PM

i always feel a lot safer with good dogs and a gun but i dont think that you have much to worry about.

Design1314 · 04-08-2008, 02:36 PM

that guy is prob gay
Fucking Broke Back Suburu

Crimson92 · 04-08-2008, 02:36 PM

i wouldnt do that shit

04-08-2008, 09:11 AM	#1
twin turbo Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Should I be concerned if I gave a stranger my cell phone number? I am filling up the car at the gas station and this guy and his friend drives up and starts talking to me about my 335. We talked cars for 5 minutes and he was surprisingly familiar with the Dinan tune and was really curious about it. By the way, he was driving a Subaru WRX. Anyway, the end of the conversation he asked if I would be interested in some sort of alternate part time earning potential. I said why not, send me an email. He said that he preferred to deal with people directly and asked for a phone number. I gave him my cell number (stupid). He said he would call me in a couple of days. Also, he tells me the area code will be 574 because he was from Indiana. As he is walking away, my phone rings and it is the 574 number. I didn't answer. Then he drives off and didn't put any gas in his car. So then I am thinking this guy came into the gas station specifically to talk to me. I had a wierd feeling afterwards. Is there any reason I should be concerned? __________________ 2020 BMW M340i xdrive 2016 BMW M4 (sold) 2015 BMW M4 (sold) 2014 Audi RS5 (sold) 2012 Audi TT RS (sold)
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04-08-2008, 09:16 AM	#2
335i4u2nv Colonel 66 Rep 2,765 Posts Drives: 335i e9O sL0w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: im right behind u iTrader: (0)	that is awkward but what can he really do __________________ "dat ***** is doin like 2 bills." Translation: That black guy is doing 200 miles per hour
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04-08-2008, 09:18 AM	#3
Spacegray335i BimmerPost Supporting Buyer 22 Rep 619 Posts Drives: Me Nuts Join Date: May 2007 Location: MD & DC iTrader: (1)	unless he wants to know where you live by looking up your phone number.... you should have gotten his license plate numbers at least.... __________________ 00(\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|)00
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04-08-2008, 09:22 AM	#4
ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	That's really sketchy.
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04-08-2008, 09:29 AM	#5
amazzzin Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Im scared myself. Creepy. Just think about it, you are sleeping in your bed, you look into the dark of your room, and you see the guy. OMG........ If I had a cell phone #, I could easily get someones address thru many ways. Lock up your house/doors, be aware.
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04-08-2008, 09:30 AM	#6
CRZ410S First Lieutenant 17 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 08 335i Vert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbs of Philly iTrader: (0)	Your phone rang because he entered the number into his phone and dialed it to save it. I would not worry too much. __________________ E93 08 335i Vert \| 6 spd \| Barbera Red ext/Blk Int \| Sprt/Prem pkgs \| Comfort/Nav/Ipod/Sirius \| + some custom work
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04-08-2008, 09:57 AM	#9
TMNT Captain 176 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330ci ZHP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	This stuff happens all the time. He isn't looking to steal your car or rob your house, hes looking to get you involved an a piramid scheme. I've had countless random people come up to me in home depots, best buys ect. trying to strike up a random converstation and then mention some sort of part-time on the side job that pays lots of money That's all he was doing, don't sweat it, just tell him your not interested if he calls. However I do wonder what/who these people are related to because I've seen it a lot from Bethesda MD to Richmond Va
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04-08-2008, 10:20 AM	#10
Taittinger Major 57 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Cpe [0.00]	While we are here, what is your social security number? __________________ '07 Monaco Blue 335i ordered 9/4 built 9/21 shipped 9/28 arrived 10/12 at dealership 10/18 vroom 10/19 christened 11/3...
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04-08-2008, 10:27 AM	#11
mkeds Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 242 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nowhere iTrader: (0)	^^+1
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04-08-2008, 11:56 AM	#17
Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	The worst is when your friends start trying to get you into it. I just wanna be like, WTF are you thinking? I wouldn't be too worried, my cell # is on my facebook & myspace. Pretty much anyone has access to it and it has never been abused. __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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04-08-2008, 12:05 PM	#18
nissan Lieutenant 54 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC CP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (4)	If giving your number to anyone you haven't known for a while (incl. women..never know who's psycho out there!) just give out a grandcentral number which fwds calls to you. That way you can (1) block any numbers you don't want coming through and (2) record calls if you're really paranoid after picking up. If you need an invite, let me know.
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04-08-2008, 02:21 PM	#19
nico335 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	just sleep with your gun under your pillow for the next couple of days....
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04-08-2008, 02:31 PM	#20
Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	i always feel a lot safer with good dogs and a gun but i dont think that you have much to worry about. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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04-08-2008, 02:36 PM	#21
Design1314 Major 181 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	that guy is prob gay Fucking Broke Back Suburu
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