Recently, I was approached by a guy asking me if I would “vote” for him outside the library. He asked for 10 minutes of my time and proceeded to tell me he was a mass communications major and they were doing a contest on how many points one can receive from “voters.” The person receiving the most points wins.

He brought out a sheet of different magazines from his billfold and asked me to pick three that would interest me the most. I told him I really don’t read magazines and he rattled off about 20 different kinds to choose from. I chose three.

After the decision was made, he asked me to choose two of the three, so I did. He asked my name, where I was from, all the smooth talking questions to initiate slight interest.

He then asked me how I carried my money and I told him I usually use an ATM card.

Thinking this was still just a questionnaire, I didn’t find the question strange. He asked me to walk to the ATM at the Hub. Maybe I was naive, but I didn’t know why we were going to the ATM in the middle of a survey.

He wanted me to give him money so he could “earn points.” I told him I wasn’t giving him money for anything, and he got a mad and left without a thank you. I am outraged these guys do this to girls all over campus! Manipulation and charm are an evil combination.

Don’t buy anything before seeing the product, especially from these guys. They will ask you if you’ve “voted,” but won’t tell you that all they really want is your money.

Amee Hill

Junior

Psychology