Miscellaneous: Today, I saw an elderly man struggling to make it across a busy...

By Anonymous - 23/07/2009 07:00 - United States

Today, I saw an elderly man struggling to make it across a busy street. I jumped up from my table at Starbucks to help him, leaving my things behind. When I got back to my table feeling good, I found that my coffee had disappeared. So had my wallet. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/11/2010 06:02 - United States

Today, I saw an elderly woman in need of help of crossing a street. I helped her across. On the way she just about fell and held onto me to keep from hitting the ground. After she left on her bus I reached for my wallet. It was gone. I had just been robbed by a 70 year old. FML

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By whyymee - 05/03/2010 07:50 - United States

Today, I helped a "blind" man across the street. He kindly said thank you and patted me on the back. Then, I went into a store and realized my wallet was missing. FML

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By coffee - 22/08/2010 04:27 - United States

Today, while getting out of Starbucks there was a homeless guy. I bought him a coffee and he was so happy he gave me a hug. Guess whose wallet is missing? FML

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By Anonymous - 28/04/2012 01:55 - United States - Darien

Today, I was walking down the street, when a little old lady bumped into me and fell over. I helped her up and she thanked me for being "such a nice young man". It was only an hour later as I was in line at the store that I realized she'd pickpocketed my wallet. FML

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By Mick - 20/02/2009 08:29 - United States

Today, I saw an elderly man fall in a crosswalk, so I jumped off my bike to help. As I helped him across, the light turned green. I then watched across a 6 lane street as someone stole my bike. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/05/2013 04:39 - United States - Cleveland

Today, at the supermarket, a man collapsed. I gave CPR while the cashier called for help. During this, the other patrons were complaining that no other register was open. Once the ambulance arrived, I returned to my cart to find items removed and 40 dollars taken from my purse. FML

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By Jebus - 07/06/2009 20:46 - United States

Today, I walked to Starbucks. On the way a homeless guy asked me for change and I lied and said I had no money. On my way back, Strawberry Frappuccino in hand, the same guy recognized me. He followed me for 3 blocks, swearing and yelling at me. FML

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By mazey93 - 09/12/2016 19:14 - United Kingdom - Newport

Today, I passed out on the way to work. Some lucky passerby took this as an opportunity to help themself to my purse. FML

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By life_suxxx - 06/12/2009 07:43 - United States

Today, I went to the store to buy some groceries. Several hours later I realize that I can't find my wallet. After looking all over my house and then the store parking lot, I had my credit cards cancelled. On the drive home, I feel something under me. It was my wallet. FML

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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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irishdubr 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 16:06

Wallet comes out of pocket, u pay for coffee, then wallet goes straight back into pocket

Fire_lights 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 16:11

You TOTALLY deserved this. Don't get me wrong, it was nice of you to help out the old man, but why did you just leave your wallet on the table? Why didn't you immediately put it away once you finished paying for your drink?

Comments

igraine 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 19:43

YDI for not keeping track of your stuff!

guttural 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 19:58

Wow, even though you kinda did it to yourself, I wouldn't really say that you deserve it, OP.

iloveparis_fml 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 20:19

She totally deserves it, why would she not keep her wallet in her purse like everyone else? How did you actually HELP the old guy? By making him feel like shit that he can't cross the street by himself? Or by holding his hand while he walks... It's a stupid thing you did and you deserve it!

Dmaster22 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 20:25

YDI: #1 For not putting your items away, i mean cmon why rush for a complete stranger. and #2 why help him anyway. Goodie idiot!

ihatestupidppl 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 20:48

Yeah, like everyone else has said kudos for trying to help the old man, but your wallet really should not have been out in the first place. You pay, and it goes back in your pocket or purse (and in the latter case, you don't leave your purse laying around either).

Kristoffer 35

Thursday 23 July 2009 21:50

YDI for leaving your wallet out. Props for helping the old dude tho.

ILoveJace01 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 22:08

Some people are so rude. You shouldn't have left your stuff there like that, especially your wallet, but whoever stole your wallet shouldn't have been douchebaggy enough to do it.

amys_fml 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 23:39

you SHOULD stop being SO KIND ! lol I mean dnt leave ur stuffs there nd expect to find them =)

mintandhazelnut 0

Friday 24 July 2009 0:18

People will say that you deserve it for leaving your stuff their, which is kind of true... But it still really sucks that someone stole your stuff while you were helping someone out.