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How to handle this? Am I being too paranoid?

  Author:  49546  Category:(General Advice) Created:(11/19/2008 10:05:00 PM)
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Hi there, if you can just give me some input and thoughts.

There is a delivery guy at work, who makes a delivery to our outlet about every other day, and most of the time when I am on shift, I will see him. I never really talk to him, because he is in and out very fast. But we do say the normal "Hi" and wave, and that's it.

NO! This is not a post asking about (Girl/Boy advice) hahaha

Anyhow. He is much older, I think maybe mid to late thirties. Anyhow, the other day randomly he starts talking to me, just chit chat, asking about my studies, work life stuff like that. Small talk really, then he asks me for my number, which I thought nothing of, and I gave it to him. He said he knows someone who can give me quote: "good opportunities". We were talking about me studying business, so maybe that is related.

I thought nothing of it, today got a call, he told me to meet with him, to meet this other person (no name given, just 'a friend'> about this "good opportunities". He insisted on meeting with me to meet his 'friend'.

Now here is where I feel paranoid.

1. I barely know this guy at all, I just see him delivering stuff every now and then.

2. This friend, doesn't even have a name......

3. I just get "creep" vibes all over.

Now, am I just being paranoid? Do you think? Maybe this guy is genuinely helping me maybe get a better job or something. I do know he has a family, I saw him dining in once with his wife and two kids, but still I get "creep vibes". I felt uncomfortable talking to him on the phone, and when I kept asking "Who is this person" and "What sort of opportunities" I don't get a reply.

So, there's the one side of me thinking. Well I do see this guy quite often, he can't possibly be a 'creepy guy', and maybe he is just being nice, by networking me with a friend of his, who might as he says, give me an opportunity which might just well benefit me in the future. On the other hand, I don't really know this guy personally enough to make a good or bad judgement on him. But I still feel something's wrong.

So how USM? Am I being too paranoid?

I still owe him a reply, whether or not to meet his "friend" and to set a time. Hmmmm... =/

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Date: 11/19/2008 10:15:00 PM  From Authorid: 7830    DONT DO IT!!! Trust your gut. Just tell him no!  
Date: 11/19/2008 10:17:00 PM  From Authorid: 15394    Dude! Don't be crazy, if you have that feeling, then listen to yourself! You have an intuition for a reason Not paranoid, smart!  
Date: 11/19/2008 10:18:00 PM  From Authorid: 47218    Most likely he's trying to loop you into some kind of marketing scheme-- e.g. one of those "make thousands of dollars working from home" kind of deals. But you never know. Before you meet with any person about business, you need to get details about what it is they want to meet with you about, and who they are. If they are legit- then they should have a phone listing, a website, etc. You need to research ahead of time to A. Make sure that they aren't going to waste your time and B. Make sure they aren't slave traders, serial killers, etc. Also, if I can't meet with someone at their business, I certainly sure that it is a very public spot. Finally, go with your gut. If you feel that something's not right, then something probably isn't right.  
Date: 11/19/2008 10:23:00 PM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 49546    I'm thinking though, If I do go on and ignore this, I will still see this guy, every other day =/ awkward.
Molly - that's good advice, though I have questioned him about who this person was, I will press on.
  
Date: 11/19/2008 10:49:00 PM  From Authorid: 16671    NO way, do not do it without two of your friends going with you and a big club in your hand just in case.  
Date: 11/19/2008 10:50:00 PM  From Authorid: 16671    AND because you still see this guy at work, just simply tell him that you dont feel comfortable meeting this friend. NOW if he wants to meet at say a BUSY cafe in a BUSY part of town, then maybe you could but still bring a BIG friend with you.  
Date: 11/19/2008 11:16:00 PM  From Authorid: 42945    I go by my gut instincts and where there is doubt...don't!!!  
Date: 11/19/2008 11:19:00 PM  From Authorid: 64566    You being paranoid? Absolutely not !!!! I would care less if I saw him every other day or not.

Anything you're not sure of don't do it and stay put in a safe place.
  
Date: 11/19/2008 11:20:00 PM  From Authorid: 21203    I'd say go with your gut. Or bring a friend. Good Luck  
Date: 11/20/2008 1:08:00 AM  From Authorid: 23963    You have every right to think the way you do...if something does not feel right, then it usually is correct. Never doubt yourself is the best advice I can give you.   
Date: 11/20/2008 1:47:00 AM  From Authorid: 58416    Go with your gut feeling! Seriously...  
Date: 11/20/2008 4:06:00 AM  From Authorid: 10657    That gut feeling you get is there for a reason.
If, he won't tell you the answers to the basics questions then, say I'm sorry but; I'm just not ready to do this.

If, you feel something is off chances are there is something off. I wouldn't do it however; if you chose to do it why not meet at your restaurant where, at least it's an environment you are comfortable in.
  
Date: 11/20/2008 5:11:00 AM  From Authorid: 64498    no not at all it could be some kind of pyramid scheme I would tell him in a nice way your not interested he seems very pushy  
Date: 11/20/2008 5:38:00 AM  From Authorid: 6731    If your gut feeling is sending you warning signs, don't ignore them! If you really want to see what this is, do what Firstborn suggested and bring a rather large intimidating friend with you!!!  
Date: 11/20/2008 5:47:00 AM  From Authorid: 36901    I was thinking along the same lines as Mollycat.  
Date: 11/20/2008 6:43:00 AM  From Authorid: 11240    Your gut didn't tell you NOT to give your number to this delivery man, so I am not sure what "gut" feeling you are questioning NOW. JMHO.

God Bless.
  
Date: 11/20/2008 6:48:00 AM  From Authorid: 62849    Maybe you could have the guy come into the restaurant where you work and talk to him on your break?  
Date: 11/20/2008 6:51:00 AM  From Authorid: 64365    Sweetie, you need to tell him you need more information than you are being given. You don't apply for a job not knowing whether it's legal or not, so don't ignore your gut feelings or intuitions. Tell him while you appreciate the fact that he considered you, you still need to know what you are getting into.  
Date: 11/20/2008 6:59:00 AM  From Authorid: 4995    RUN. I say...RUN!  
Date: 11/20/2008 11:28:00 AM  From Authorid: 37150    Creepy! just say thanks for wanting to help me, but i'm just not interested. If he gets forceful, stand your ground and sternly and clearly state yourself! Good luck,  
Date: 11/20/2008 11:32:00 AM  From Authorid: 62579    You have that feeling for a reason and I can't understand why he can't give you a name or anything. Red flag if you ask me.  
Date: 11/20/2008 12:52:00 PM  From Authorid: 63241    In today's society, you have a right to be paranoid. Ted Bundy & BTK killer also looked like decent, trustworthy individuals and that "front" protected them from being caught. A detective from New York on the Montel Show years ago made a statement that people need to trust their gut instincts. Your subconscience senses things about body language and mannerisms that your conscience doesn't pick up. Go with that feeling. This man has too many unanswered questions.  
Date: 11/20/2008 2:46:00 PM  From Authorid: 18870    Id say if you want to find out, then go and just take someonelse with you to be safe. Are you meeting in a public place?  
Date: 11/20/2008 3:34:00 PM  From Authorid: 21903    okay, I was originally going to say that if you DID wanna meet with "this friend" that you could bring someone (or lots of someones), but seein as you don't get a reply to who the guy is, I think I'm with you: little creepy. I think you should kindly decline and say that if he wanted to give you this friends e-mail or phone number, you'd be very appreciative and you could take care of it from there or let him know he can give the friend your number or e-mail. But I'd be real wary of that.

One thing you should know: ALWAYS TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! They are there for a reason (Oprah agrees, so just go w/it!)
  
Date: 11/20/2008 9:11:00 PM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 49546    Wow. A lot of replies. Thank you all for the input, it is much appreciated.
I've decided that I will not pursue on the matter with him. Kindly decline, that is. Trusting this "instinct", though he may not mean anything bad, frankly, i'm put off by the bad feeling, that I just want nothing with. and I have been thinking also, maybe he is trying to get a bunch of people for his friends business scam, I know what some of you were mentioning, those pyramid selling schemes. i'm taking all your advice guys, thanks a lot! =)
  
Date: 12/21/2008 5:05:00 AM  From Authorid: 63092    I have found that honesty is always a good thing, also if you so choose to meet with Mr.X than I would hope that you do a few things for safety. Meet only in a place with lots of people. Make sure you let people close to you family, friends, and work know who he is. I would also make sure that someone knew when you were going to meet him and when you were coming back. The world isn't so safe lately, and it doesn't really seem to be getting much better. Also, the honesty thing with him about how it makes you feel weird not knowing him that well, will make you seeing him everyday not feel so awkward knowing that you have told him why you would decline. Maybe you can wait to get to know him better. Either way you go, I hope it turns out in your favor. I wish you the best of luck.
Date: 12/21/2008 9:43:00 AM  From Authorid: 15070    Don't walk. RUN from this situation!!!  

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