The Shade Room on Instagram: "For years, #Atlanta’s water boys have been making headlines for selling water on the roadside. However, some of them have taken a darker turn, resorting to mobile payment schemes that leave unsuspecting victims out of pocket by hundreds of dollars. #CrystalChilds found herself trapped in a $200 scheme, and her viral TikTok video quickly turned the spotlight on this alarming issue. The water boys’ strategy involves offering mobile payment as a convenient payment option for those who don’t carry cash. With their friendly demeanor and smooth-talking skills, they persuade their targets to shell out exorbitant amounts, like a staggering $400 for a bottle of Gatorade. Will Atlanta police be able to put a stop to this? #TheShadeRoom’s @jus2ice investigates…" | Zootzle
