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By $$$ - 29/05/2013 04:49 - Australia - Chatswood

Today, an elderly woman couldn't afford all of her groceries at the checkout so she started to take out a few things. I offered to pay for her groceries; she thanked me and walked out. An onlooker then came up to me and told me that she does it to someone every week. FML

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By speechless - 01/06/2013 00:50 - United Kingdom - Wallasey

Today, at the supermarket, an old lady asked for directions to the produce aisle. Having read way too many stories lately on this very site about awful elderly folks, I was wary, but helped her out. She gave me an awkward hug in thanks, lifting my wallet in the process, as I later found out. FML

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Helper Blues

By Fat and Embarrassed - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - United States - Palmdale

Today, I asked an elderly customer at my work if she needed help with her groceries. She responded, "I normally would, but I'm afraid you'll eat all the groceries." FML

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By sumerflame07 - 01/12/2010 20:18 - United States

Today, while standing in line at the grocery store, the elderly lady in front of me had forgotten to pay for her milk. In the spirit of the season, I paid for it and wished her happy holidays. She snatched the milk and gave me an ugly look. Then huffed at me before stomping off. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/11/2009 13:49 - United States

Today, I was shopping at the grocery market and was next in line. Behind me was a woman who only had two items, so I nicely let her in front of me, as it looked like she was in a hurry. When she was all rung up, she decided to pay her $16.45 in loose change which needed to be counted out. FML

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Jedi mind trick

By Anonymous - 12/04/2018 19:00

Today, while covering lunch for the self-checkout host, I noticed a customer walking away. I smiled and said, "Have a nice night!" A few minutes later, I saw that she'd left without paying on her machine. I'd smiled and waved at a lady as she stole from me. FML

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By NotSteve - 18/04/2009 08:19 - United States

Today, I was walking home from when I passed an old woman sitting on the curb of Walmart begging for change. I gave her my last dollar and felt good about it. Five minutes later I saw the same woman driving away in a car. I don't even own a car. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/09/2010 04:59 - United States

Today, at work, an old lady came through my line to buy some groceries. She told me she lost her purse and was a little short. It was busy, so I pulled out my little purse and gave her the money she needed. A few minutes later she returned with my boss, insisting that my purse was hers. FML

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Carry her home

By Anonymous - 16/05/2014 19:02 - Canada - Gander

Today, I helped an elderly woman push her grocery cart around the store, and look for her vehicle after she'd paid. After we spent ages wandering around trying to find her car, she remembered that she'd taken the bus today. FML

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By anonymous - 01/02/2016 06:07 - Canada

Today, I saw an elderly woman struggling to reach the top shelf in my local grocery store, so I went over and asked if she needed help. She then accused me of flirting with her and had me escorted from the property. FML

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Weird old lady of the day

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United Kingdom - Swindon

Today, I was at the supermarket when an elderly lady asked if I'd grab some coffee for her from a high shelf. The moment I took my hands off my almost-full shopping cart, she made off with it. I ended up getting thrown out by security after she claimed I was trying to steal it from her. FML

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TourettesGuyFTW 25

Wednesday 29 May 2013 13:19

Evil Granny strikes again.

Aczidraindrop420 7

Wednesday 29 May 2013 13:21

Just because she's a thief doesnt mean your good deed means nothing. Don't let bitch granny stop you from being awesome!

Comments

SlapAndTickle 20

Wednesday 29 May 2013 16:37

OP maybe you can get someone at the store to talk to her about foodstamps if she cannot afford the food she needs.

Ameel_fml 19

Wednesday 29 May 2013 18:10

I don't think we have food stamps here in Australia. But considering how low the pension is over here, it's possible the old lady genuinely couldn't afford the items she wanted to buy and feels like she needs to rely on the kindness of others to get by. It's deceptive but it might also be the only way she can get a decent meal.

LyraAlluse 25

Wednesday 29 May 2013 16:41

Troll grandma is at it again! This woman seriously needs her own web comic series.

jopaggie12 4

Wednesday 29 May 2013 16:53

That's just eff'd up. Smart yet pathetic! Lol

thatbaybay 8

Wednesday 29 May 2013 16:55

That was still very nice of you

TheyCallMeDamien 17

Wednesday 29 May 2013 17:16

She's a user. People forget folks that use people grow up to become old people who use people.

MrConcise 34

Wednesday 29 May 2013 17:38

Wonder how many steak dinners she got in her day.

simoncat 11

Wednesday 29 May 2013 17:45

So what? You WERE helping out. She may do this every week, but she may also be short money for food every week as well. Bless you for not being a hard hearted person. We need more of your kind.