Complaint Review: Armani

If you are reading this, this incident is almost identical to: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Armani/Select-StateProvince/Armani-Giuseppe-Scam-Novato-California-1097514

Based on my reading of the report linked above, my impression is that I got scammed by the same person. Here's what happened to me:

1. I was walking down the street: W Stocker St--between Melrose Ave and Viola Way

2. Non-native English speaker asked for direction on how to get to LAX.

2.1 I gave him direction on how to get there.

2.2 My first thought: "the direction I gave him is pretty complicated and he's not taking notes!?"

3. He thanked me and gave his business card. He said he works at Armani and came to Los Angeles for Fashion trade show (or something like that)

3.1 Second thought: "If he works at Armani, why is his email not corporate address like @armani.com or something?"

4. He said thanks and to show gratitude he would give me jackets from Armani. He pulled up his Invoice book and showed me the price.

5. He asked me if I paid him for his taxes, he would give all the jackets free.

5.1 I said I can't do that

5.2 He asked "how much can you give me?"

5.3 I replied, "like 50 bucks?"

6. He said he would give one of jackets for free, IF I give him $50 for refuel.

6.1 Third thought: "this whole thing is going weird, but since this guy is offering me a jacket, I guess I could give him $50?"

6.2 I said "okay. I'll give you $50."

7. He offered me a ride to the bank.

7.1 I said no and I'd just grab money a bank nearby. (My sister told me this kind of scams happen near bank, and there was CITI Bank about a minute walk.)

8. I cashed out $60 and gave him $50. He insisted I give him rest of money I've got.

8.1 I was like NO. Take it or leave it. He took $50 and left.

Conclusion:

Total loss was $53--$50+transaction fee of $3 from bank. This guy was smiling all the time. Something was going wrong entirely and I felt it. Nonetheless I let that happened. It's my fault, yes. But I never came across a scam like this. I should've been more careful. But you gotta give these guys who are doing this credit. Their scam works. (I hate to admit it but it works, because I'm not the only one who got scammed.)

Please don't get scammed by these folks. Today was a huge learning experience for me.