I think my cousin ripped me off

I went toque shopping the other day so I had to take a bus stop that I wouldn't normally use. I'm waiting for the bus, and this guy walks up to the stop, and we both kind of do double-takes but neither of us says anything. After a bit he turns to me and says "Excuse me, but does your name happen to be _____?" and I go "You're my cousin, aren't you!"

Anyways, total freak luck running into this guy, I haven't seen him in five years. We ended up walking around and talking for about an hour. Apparently he had a hard drug problem, including selling the shit, but he cleaned up a couple years ago and he's been trying to set his life straight, pay back the community etc. We agreed to hang out, he gave me his number (which is currently disconnected until he pays his phone bill) and email (which did work, although he checks it at a cafe every couple of days), said we should meet for drinks this Friday, and we parted ways. He was really friendly and concerned about how my side of the family was doing, but he also gave off very much a "hustler" vibe. He had connections though, and that's one thing we didn't have yet, and I'm not into paying $10 a bud.

He came down a couple days later to see my apartment and hang out. We talked family and gardening, I showed him some seeds and he got excited about possibly growing them for me. He set us up with an ounce from one dealer and a quarter from another. He said he could get the quarter that night for $45-$50 and come back and smoke a joint with me later, so I gave him the cash, figuring he wouldn't be stupid enough to rip me off for $50 if he knew he could get some seeds and a further $220 in a few days (I know, don't show green until you see green, but the guy seemed genuine enough). He didn't come back for two hours, then called and said he'd missed his bus transfer so he wouldn't be able to make it that night but he had the bud in his pocket. He emailed me the next day saying he'd bring it by around 7-8, but he never showed up, and he hasn't responded to the email I sent him Thursday or called in the meantime.

I'd like to trust the guy - he seemed genuine, and this seems like a very elaborate and thought-intensive setup just to scam fifty bucks. The thing is, the only thing I know for sure is his email and the bus stop I met him at - the phone line isn't connected, and I don't have his address, and at this point I'm not sure if his workplace or even the bars he said he frequents are the real ones. Apparently he got a new job in the gym of my university, which could make things awkward for him as my friend who's splitting the quarter with me goes there daily, but who knows if he lied about that or not.

I guess all I can do is wait and see, but it really sucks not knowing whether or not I've been ripped off. At least I'm only $50 stupid, not $270 stupid. :(

One thing's for sure, if he does get back in contact with me I'm going to find out as much about him as I can. It doesn't hurt to be well-informed. It's a sketchy situation right now.

...smack him like a ho

Never fully trust an ex/junkie. Just wait and see but if your lose the money, lesson learned.

A cousin scam you for $50 and disappear lol? I don't think he intended to scam you, but maybe once he had the money he just couldn't resist on spending it on something else. Now he won't respond to your emails cuz he doesn't have your money or your bud.

You meet a long lost cousin and he rips you off for $50 dollars the next day. That is some low shitt right there.

Looks like your name isn't workin out for you.(LuckyG) That's pretty sh*ty your cousin did that too you! I hope he comes back with the money or the herb.:baggy::twocents: Good luck with that bro!

All I can say is... ouch!

Damn that sucks family did that.. If thats what he intended...

A buddy of mine owes me about $100 still.. :(

you're pretty sketchy right now...:stoned:

that is one weird ass story. meeting someone at a bus stop especially a long lost cousin. you should just do a search on his name to find out his address then throw a molotov cocktail through his window for not delivering the weed. people gotta learn when you mess with weed you mess with a mans emotions! lol

Ahhhh the lessons of life. bummer deal brosef, i guess thats the way the cookie crumbles. u said he seemed genuine and you wanted to believe him. of course u did, thats what he wanted. i USED to kick it w/some str8 24/7 hustlers, in every sense of the word. out here in california the moneys comin quick. then again i could be wrong. he could be a good guy. your in college and u cant find a decent supply of green...? come over to nor cal country and find the kind. the right kind, the only kind. best of luck bro i hate sketchy sit
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It's sad when family is willing to rip you off. Pay attention to your intuition in the future, he was giving off hustler vibes and it looks like you had an idea. Next time when someone seems sketchy, even if their family, don't trust them.

I'm sorry you appear to have gotten jacked, especially from a family member. I hope he eventually delivers what he promised, or you could wait at the bus stop for him if your a confrontational person.

Good luck.

one word: it begins with a C and it rymes with rack. Sorry for you but now you know.
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one word: it begins with a C and it rymes with rack. Sorry for you but now you know.
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Are you psychic? He's apparently been clean for two years though, cold turkey.

He did get in touch with me yesterday at least to apologize for being late, apparently a lot of shit came up this weekend so he didn't have time, but he'll be getting it to me later this week. Apologies don't put weed in my bowl though. :(

If you buy cannabis you expect it that day, right then or as arranged.
Not a week later. After you get your ganja, either have nothing to do with your lame cousin, or just smack him in the face. Just once, nothing serious, but let him know you aren't going to take being fucked around like that.

...a week later... what a fucking joke.

No weed yet, his phone's still disconnected, and I haven't heard from him since Tuesday... This is stupid. I don't like having to throw my considerable lack of weight around but I guess sometimes a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do.

just face it... you got ripped.... just read over everything you've said.... quit thinking of him as a cousin and start thinking of him as he is..... a crack head (for all you know he's lying his ass off, which most do) they also spend all their money on it and are constantly on the prowl for more ways to support their habbit...... i should know... my pathetic excuse of a sperm donor is one.... you think it's unbelievable a cousin would rip you off? try a father...

dude seriously if hes an ex/junkie theres no way you can trust him...my mom is a junkie always makes promises but never completes em...not once in about 10 years...even small once...so i wouldn't really trust him anymore...not money wise or anything else.. be careful and hopefully you'll get your bud or $$$

P.S - He's not your cousin if he ripped you off.

look at it this way it only took you $50 to find out your cousin was a scumbag. Move on and learn from it. :jointsmile: helps ofcourse lol.