Ironically this morning I found the Caveats in hiring post. Clearly should have done more research before my first time.
He was a smooth one. Built up trust with his personal stories (including 2 cancer stories), building up a "surprise dessert" he ordered, and leaving his backpack and belongings while he went down to pick up the delivered dessert. I bought it hook, line and sinker...the kick to the teeth was the backpack was basically empty..2 lighters and an old pair of work out tights.
He accidentally text my phone number today with "I'm" then I think stopped when he realized it was my number. Asked if he had something to say and went silent. One thing to be screwed over, but have the balls to claim it.
I haven't felt this gullible in a very long time (clearly I am bitter). Lesson learned. Hopefully no one else gets screwed over by him.