Work: Scammed

Scammed

By Anonymous - 09/07/2011 00:12 - United States

Today, I found out that the landscaping job I started three weeks ago is actually for an illicit business run by a hippie who pissed away the entire payroll to fund his drug habit. He has no way of coughing up the $900 he owes me. I'm broke as hell, and my electricity is now going to get cut off. FML

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By imfucked - 26/07/2019 14:00

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By Not420Friendly - 01/09/2025 22:00 - United States - North Hollywood

Today, I fixed my car starter for $700 because I worked as a delivery driver for a weed company. I went into work and my boss promptly fired me. For fixing a car. To do my job. Which I need, to pay off the car. He even smiled as he said, “Well this is gonna be real awkward for you.” FML

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By Sudokori - 07/09/2017 01:30

Today, my coworker paid me back the $15 I let him borrow and we shook hands. Later, I was called into my boss's office, where he threatened to fire me for doing a drug deal in front of customers. The police are getting involved. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/12/2011 18:14 - United States

Today, marks the two weeks since my paycheck should have arrived. During these two weeks, my battery has failed, tire has blown, and my phone and water bill have become past due. When I called the guy who's supposed to pay me, he said he has a note about it "somewhere on my desk". FML

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By taxed - 02/02/2010 13:00 - United States

Today, I found out that I owe the IRS money due to my previous job not taking enough taxes out. I am broke, unemployed, and was counting on a big refund so I could pay for my divorce. FML

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Feeling ripped off

By EpicOracle - 02/10/2021 10:59 - Nigeria

Today, I woke up feeling out of step with life. Work owes me money for 6 months-worth of projects I did. I collected loans to take care of my sick dad and manage myself, and now my bosses are refusing to pay what they owe, so my account balance is blank. FML

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Sue! SUE!

By homelessagain - 18/02/2017 12:00 - United States - Lorain

Today, I found out, through Facebook, that my landlord hadn't been paying the mortgage on the house I'm renting from him. It's going into foreclosure. FML

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ABbaby 10

Saturday 9 July 2011 5:24

Take him to court?

Sisaac 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 5:21

You should've done some research before, but still. It sucks man/girl.

Comments

Jake0928 2

Saturday 9 July 2011 7:32

Tell him to pass the bong

ChuckleNorris 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 7:33

I could help you out with your hippie problem if you want

TeeAmoo 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 7:34

Its Time For The Judge To Step Into This One !

Shadow_Phantom 26

Saturday 9 July 2011 9:41

It's time for you to stop typing every freakin' word with a capital letter at the beginning.

sabrecaz 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 7:51

If you're broke as hell then why would you spend $900 on landscaping?

sabrecaz 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 7:55

oh shit

Tektite 14

Saturday 9 July 2011 8:11

Look into your work next time.. Do your homework Dur hurrr derp derp derpa Dur Dur Dur

Emilee_2012 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 9:15

I sense a law suit!

iluvcrazipepl 9

Saturday 9 July 2011 9:21

note to you: do a tiny background check to make sure the businesses are legal. jk

CLUTCHSOME 7

Saturday 9 July 2011 9:25

Sue.

daniel1991 0

Saturday 9 July 2011 9:27

sue the bitch!

Ray_of_midnight 22

Saturday 9 July 2011 10:37

Call your state's Department of Labor, they tend to take a dim view of employers who don't pay their employees. Not only can they compel him to pay you, they can fine him, too.