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[*] posted on 5-27-2018 at 04:31 PM
Be Careful About Strangers Promoting Something


At brunch at Ruben's restaurant in Rosarito, today, a man approached our table and said he had a house on the beach right outside and pointed out the window. Hubby replied, "Yes, we saw the original house burn down." The man lost interest in talking to us after that.
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[*] posted on 5-28-2018 at 08:10 AM


Quote: Originally posted by GypsyJan  
At brunch at Ruben's restaurant in Rosarito, today, a man approached our table and said he had a house on the beach right outside and pointed out the window. Hubby replied, "Yes, we saw the original house burn down." The man lost interest in talking to us after that.


Your little snippet of conversation in a restaurant sounds harmless...
Why does this prompt a warning?




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[*] posted on 5-28-2018 at 08:55 AM


Quote: Originally posted by GypsyJan  
At brunch at Ruben's restaurant in Rosarito, today, a man approached our table and said he had a house on the beach right outside and pointed out the window. Hubby replied, "Yes, we saw the original house burn down." The man lost interest in talking to us after that.


What exactly was he "promoting"?




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[*] posted on 5-28-2018 at 09:21 AM


You may have over reacted Jan. He may have been a harmless drug dealer, and have nothing to do with selling timeshares! :o

[Edited on 5-28-2018 by AKgringo]




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[*] posted on 5-28-2018 at 10:57 AM


Quote: Originally posted by GypsyJan  
At brunch at Ruben's restaurant in Rosarito, today, a man approached our table and said he had a house on the beach right outside and pointed out the window. Hubby replied, "Yes, we saw the original house burn down." The man lost interest in talking to us after that.


Maybe he thought you were arsonists?

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