The real Hustle – The mustard dip scam
Posted by AwarenessThe mustard dip scam
Definition: the mustard-dip scam is essentially one more variation of the common methods that ordinary thieves use to pickpocket you.
It is a known fact that cut-pursers prefer it when your purse is inside the ‘default’ position, the back pocket of your jeans (especially true for men). Now, imagine yourself walking down a busy, crowded street; your purse is full of money but as long as it’s inside your coat’s pocket you feel very calm and secure, right? Well, as it turns out hustlers have found new methods of physically separating you from your money, even when your purse is not in your back pocket! The scam requires at least two persons, ideally three or more. The scenario is described below: