An enterprising scammer found a way to beat high gas prices using the good will of other motorists. It worked like a charm right up until Officer Charles Gonzalez spotted him - hood up for the third time. Conveniently near a gas station, he would implore good samaritans to give him money or buy him gas. Gonzales found four full cans of gas in the trunk, and while investigating, yet another helpful and surprised motorist rolled up with a can of gas for the Cadillac man.
So cocky was the man that he invited Gonzalez to try to start the car, claiming the starter didn't work. It immediately roared to life, revealing an added bonus,the gas guage didn't work. A quick run revealed outstanding warrants, and earned him a free ride to the police station. Not only had he been
taking advantage of people, he'd convinced them to buy the gas cans too! Rather than warning people not to help others, it merely shows there are good samaritans in Fort Worth and hopefully elsewhere. If you see me with my hood up, I assure you that I am out of gas!
High Gas Prices Spawn Cadillac Scammer in Fort Worth
An enterprising scammer found a way to beat high gas prices using the good will of other motorists. It worked like a charm right up until Officer Charles Gonzalez spotted him - hood up for the third time. Conveniently near a gas station, he would implore good samaritans to give him money or buy him gas. Gonzales found four full cans of gas in the trunk, and while investigating, yet another helpful and surprised motorist rolled up with a can of gas for the Cadillac man.
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