Today, I came home to find that my roommate had picked my lock and stolen my new laptop. When I tried to take it back, he called the police. They sided with him since he had also taken the receipt, which was "proof" that it was his. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I took my new laptop into my house from my car, thinking it would be a too much of a target for kids grabbing it. I came home tonight to find my door kicked in, my laptop gone and my TV ripped from the wall. FML
Today, I borrowed a roommate's car to get groceries. I came out to find the car stolen. I called the cops, and the responding officer took the info and drove me home to give the roomie the bad news in person. 15 minutes later, they found the car. I'd parked it on the opposite side of the lot. FML
Today, someone stole my laptop from my car. However, they were nice enough to relock the doors after they smashed in the window. FML
Today, the man who stole my laptop at the train station yesterday used the contact information I had written on it to call me and ask for the password. FML
Today, I stayed at my boyfriend's house after mine was broken into. The robber took my laptop, jewellery, and tons of clothes. When I walked into his house, I was greeted by his brother, wearing one of my stolen shirts. FML
Today, I arrived at my apartment to find the door kicked in. Inside, I found my TV, Xbox, stereo, CDs, and laptop had all been stolen. When my roommate got home, I told him about it, to which he replied, "Yeah, I left my keys inside this morning, so I kicked the door in to get them." He'd left, leaving the door kicked in. FML
Today, my house was broken into. The burglar didn't steal my brand new laptop, iPad or TV. They instead made off with every single item of clothing I own. When I went to turn on my TV to try and distract myself from this, I found all of the cables in back missing. The police don't believe me. FML
Today, the police called because someone had turned in my wallet that was stolen. I happily drove home only to find that my house had been robbed and ransacked. FML
Today, I got my laptop back after lending it to my friend. It wouldn't boot, and after investigating I found out it'd been stripped of its hard drive and all its memory. When I confronted my "friend", he accused me of lying and trying to ruin his reputation. FML
Today, I lost my keys. My roommate locked me out, then yelled at me when I made her come home to let me in. I tore my room apart searching for them, and even went out to search my locker room. When I got home, I glanced at my wall only to find my keys hanging on the hook I set up specifically for them. FML
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Top comments
GhostFox 34
Did you pay in cash? If not, get statements from the bank or credit company. If you bought it in a physical store, which is what it sounds like, talk to the manager at the store and see if they can pull video of you purchasing it or pull a copy of the receipt. Then take the bastard to small claims court if you have to. If you paid in straight cash... don't ever do it again, because stuff like this happens, unfortunately. I hope the bastard gets kneecapped.
Mynxie 26
Time to find a new roommate. Sorry he turned out to be such a thief and a liar. I guess from now on, carry receipts with you.
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Mynxie 26
Time to find a new roommate. Sorry he turned out to be such a thief and a liar. I guess from now on, carry receipts with you.
GhostFox 34
Did you pay in cash? If not, get statements from the bank or credit company. If you bought it in a physical store, which is what it sounds like, talk to the manager at the store and see if they can pull video of you purchasing it or pull a copy of the receipt. Then take the bastard to small claims court if you have to. If you paid in straight cash... don't ever do it again, because stuff like this happens, unfortunately. I hope the bastard gets kneecapped.
rebeccac12 18
also if they paid by card the last four digits of the card would be on the receipt. that card would have op's name on it.
JasonThorn 23
If he paid with a card, the last 4 of the card and the name on the card should show up on the receipt.
seasonedtoast 19
"Is there a fucken echo in here?"
iny0urjuicebox 7
...echo in here??
Inkoseh 33
Too, if he paid cash, call up the store and get security footage of that day. It'll be YOU in line purchasing it. He can't exactly change the story now and say it was a gift.
RichardPencil 32
Must suck to live with a diabolical genius!
Bridger Walczynski 12
first things first, find a new roommate! Next, did you buy it with a card? Very easy to prove its yours if you purchased it on a card! bank statements and the last 4#'s on the receipt will match your card. If you purchased it with cash get security tape from the place you purchased it, they'll have tape of you purchasing and walking out with the laptop.
feckarsedrink 9
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Another one thats total crap. Since you would be able to log into it and prove it was yours.. try again
HoobidibooFox 11
It was new. It could have easily still been in the box - especially since OP still had the receipt. Not a lot of people keep the receipt of items after they know they work.
PhantomCrevan 8
Dude, if you are seriously so miserable that you get that pissed off because you *think* something is fake- particularly since you think so due to faulty assumptions- you need to chill. And maybe see a doctor.
lexos 16
Didn't you put a password on your laptop?
QueenBeeGotStung 24
It may have been so new that OP hadn't had a chance to set anything up yet.
piinksock 17
If you think passwords stop thieves, I've got bad news for you.
lexos 16
It's a easy way to prove that it actually is your laptop and not of ops roommate
Thorn3359 10
True but if the thief doesn't have the password and the OP dose that's an easy way to prove its his
Catlover1130 14
If you paid with a card, verify it's yours by showing them the last 4 digits on the card and compare with the receipt. Should be enough proof that it's yours
bartsj1988 7
If you pay my credit or debit card, then you could easily prove that you bought it.
kev1029 22
If you paid with credit card, you can easily prove yourself
BaDumTsss_fml 23
Show them your bank statement!