Scam artist ‘student’ plays woman for chump

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Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I met a good-looking younger man downtown in a bar and we had a few drinks.

He mentioned he was hungry and would I like to buy him dinner? I saw his science books and said OK, and we had burgers and fries in the bar — no big deal. But he drank quite a bit and when it came time to chip in for the bill, he didn’t offer a cent.

I told him to pay for his own beer at least, so he reluctantly opened his wallet. I saw some $20s and a pink $50 and I said, “What is that money for?” and he said, without blushing, “Well, I need some money to go play pool, and earn more money for school!”

Then he laughed and walked out fast. I’d been used.

I’m about five years older and thought he attended university. I asked the bartender if he came in much and he said, “Regularly.” I asked if he was a university student and the bartender replied he didn’t think so.

I said, “Why does he carry science books?” and he guessed, “Props?” I want to do something about this. What do you suggest?

— Angry at Being Had, Downtown

Dear Angry: Call the hotel’s management and tell them the scam. Ask management to demand the bartender kick out this con artist next time he comes in. It’s worth a try.

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: My boyfriend has a nickname for me that I don’t like — Beav, (short for beaver) — which has two meanings. I’m embarrassed when he calls me that in front of his buddies. He think it’s a laugh. What should I do?

— Fed Up! Weston

Dear Fed Up: Your boyfriend needs some of his own medicine. Call him Shorty, particularly if he’s tall, as that has a double meaning that won’t be lost on the buddies he’s been showing off for.

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