<prompt> Human: Coworker asks me for 1000 randomly, and I ask why. He says that he is visiting nephews in Utah, and needs money for general expenses including buying gifts for his nephews. I was skeptical so I asked him if he would have it notarized agreed I asked how he would pay me. He said he gets his pension from his last job on September 1st 26000. This sounds like its too good to be true, and 1000 makes up most of my emergency fund. What do you think I should do?Assistant: No one offers 100 interest unless the risk of default is high. He is appealing to greed and hoping you wont want too much in the way of paper. He may be planning on quitting and leaving you high and dry. Remember. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Caveat EmptorHuman: Wouldnt the payment being notarized stop him from leaving me high and dry?Assistant: You cant get blood from a stone. If he is a con-artist...he knows you wont go to court because its not worth your time...Human: Youre right, he did mention being bankrupt before. It makes sense he could get the 1000, spend it, then declare bankruptcy  <response>: he did mention being bankrupt beforeMeaning that a notarized note isnt the type of thing thats held him back from reneging on debts before. 