U did right. Any request related to $, better avoid..just now i went 7-eleven and a random auntie in her 50-60s approached me
She asked if im making any payment via paywave/card etc
then she explained she wana buy dunno what cash gold card and that they (7-11 manned cashier) dont accept cash payment for it etc
i assumed she meant for me to help her pay via paywave/card and she pay me in cash
i just walked away
now thinking back, many qns in my head
is this a possible scam, or money washing?
or was she subjected to a possible scam, eg. buy those value card codes to give scammer?
what kinda cash/gold card where 7-eleven dont accept cash payments?
Wah, you did the right thing to walk away. This sounds damn suspicious. Here’s why:just now i went 7-eleven and a random auntie in her 50-60s approached me
She asked if im making any payment via paywave/card etc
then she explained she wana buy dunno what cash gold card and that they (7-11 manned cashier) dont accept cash payment for it etc
i assumed she meant for me to help her pay via paywave/card and she pay me in cash
i just walked away
now thinking back, many qns in my head
is this a possible scam, or money washing?
or was she subjected to a possible scam, eg. buy those value card codes to give scammer?
what kinda cash/gold card where 7-eleven dont accept cash payments?
First time kenna hustled? TS think back already still didn't realize that 7-11 definitely accepts cash.
Why would 7-11 dun accept cash payment
Doesn't make any sense at all
Wah, you did the right thing to walk away. This sounds damn suspicious. Here’s why:
1. Likely a scam: Could be money laundering (you pay, she gives "dirty" cash) or she’s buying gift cards/codes for scammers (e.g., impersonating gov officials, tech support).
2. 7-Eleven accepts cash for everything: No such thing as "cash not accepted" for specific cards—sounds like nonsense.
3. Avoid involvement: If you paid, she might vanish, or the transaction could be traced back to you if illegal.
If you see her again, maybe inform the 7-Eleven staff. Better safe than sorry.
U did right. Any request related to $, better avoid..
I once ordered Mee Hoon Kuey at a Hawker Stall and the young lady behind me don't have cash and the stall don't accept digital payment. She asked me if I can pay on behalf of her using cash and she'll PayNow me the $5. I think Poly student only but don't carry cash around, thought everything can be paid digitally.just now i went 7-eleven and a random auntie in her 50-60s approached me
She asked if im making any payment via paywave/card etc
then she explained she wana buy dunno what cash gold card and that they (7-11 manned cashier) dont accept cash payment for it etc
i assumed she meant for me to help her pay via paywave/card and she pay me in cash
i just walked away
now thinking back, many qns in my head
is this a possible scam, or money washing?
or was she subjected to a possible scam, eg. buy those value card codes to give scammer?
what kinda cash/gold card where 7-eleven dont accept cash payments?
You haven't wake up ah? Why like still trying to justify it.thats what made me wondering, might be some kinda cash card / debit card purchase that requires money trail to prevent laundering or?
cos doesnt make sense too if the cashier do accept cash, yet she asking around if anyone doing paywave/cc payment for help (assuming she's paying back / upfront in cash)
U lost me at I poly student but she young enough to be my daughter age and the pdpa part.I once ordered Mee Hoon Kuey at a Hawker Stall and the young lady behind me don't have cash and the stall don't accept digital payment. She asked me if I can pay on behalf of her using cash and she'll PayNow me the $5. I think Poly student only but don't carry cash around, thought everything can be paid digitally.She is young enough to be of my daughter's age, so even though I can see her PayNow details when she asked for my phone number to TT the $5 to me, I will not take advantage of her PDPA.
Think she might say pay u via bank transfer or paynow, later show u a screenshot of paymentyeah i think most typical sg local like myself will just ignore & walk away![]()
its just the curiosity after thinking back, so sharing here & see if anyone had similar experience
fake notesjust now i went 7-eleven and a random auntie in her 50-60s approached me
She asked if im making any payment via paywave/card etc
then she explained she wana buy dunno what cash gold card and that they (7-11 manned cashier) dont accept cash payment for it etc
i assumed she meant for me to help her pay via paywave/card and she pay me in cash
i just walked away
now thinking back, many qns in my head
is this a possible scam, or money washing?
or was she subjected to a possible scam, eg. buy those value card codes to give scammer?
what kinda cash/gold card where 7-eleven dont accept cash payments?
I have similar experience. Gotch a local woman approached me for $10 to buy makan... i walked away... later felt guilty whether she was really in need... a few weeksnago at the same place the same woman came to ask for $10 again ... and i also just kept walking ... i told myself ish ok to do it and no need to feel too guiltyyeah i think most typical sg local like myself will just ignore & walk away
its just the curiosity after thinking back, so sharing here & see if anyone had similar experience
Why would a reputable shop not want to accept cashjust now i went 7-eleven and a random auntie in her 50-60s approached me
She asked if im making any payment via paywave/card etc
then she explained she wana buy dunno what cash gold card and that they (7-11 manned cashier) dont accept cash payment for it etc
i assumed she meant for me to help her pay via paywave/card and she pay me in cash
i just walked away
now thinking back, many qns in my head
is this a possible scam, or money washing?
or was she subjected to a possible scam, eg. buy those value card codes to give scammer?
what kinda cash/gold card where 7-eleven dont accept cash payments?
Chio or not. Ask her for that $10, what she give in return?I have similar experience. Gotch a local woman approached me for $10 to buy makan... i walked away... later felt guilty whether she was really in need... a few weeksnago at the same place the same woman came to ask for $10 again ... and i also just kept walking ... i told myself ish ok to do it and no need to feel too guilty