They Got ARRESTED After Trying To SCAM Hardcore Pawn Store!

For those who don't know, Hardcore Pawn was a popular reality show that aired on truTV from 2009 to 2015. It followed the daily operations of American Jewelry and Loan, a pawn shop in Detroit owned by the aggressive and no-nonsense gold family.
Running a pawn shop can attract shady characters looking for a quick buck. And the Golds were no strangers to dealing with scammers and con artists. So, let's look at the top five worst attempts to scam Hardcore Pawn.

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Number 5: Fake Diamonds
Our first scammer was trying to sell some fake diamond earrings. I mean, come on, lady, did you really think you could fool Ashley? She's like a diamond detective - she knows the real deal when she sees it. And when she asked for a receipt, the woman's face looked like she just saw a ghost. Maybe she thought she could magically make one appear like a genie from a bottle. And those earrings? They were faker than a politician's smile.
And then we have the daring duo who thought they could forge a pawn ticket and waltz out with a $9,000 ring. But they were no match for the pawn shop's security measures. It's like they thought they were in some heist movie, but instead, they ended up looking more like Dumb and Dumber. When they got caught, they were probably thinking, "We're in a tight spot!" Maybe they should stick to playing cops and robbers with their kids.

Number 4: Pawnshop takeover
So, this guy strolls into Gold's pawn shop like he owns the place. He was probably feeling like a boss, but little did he know, he was about to get schooled by the master of pawn himself - Less.
The man starts blabbering about his towing company like he has some secret treasure map to share with Less. It's like he thought he could swoop in and take over the whole place like some kind of pawnshop pirate. But let's be real here - starting a towing business in the area made about as much sense as a kangaroo trying to swim.
And then the man drops the bomb - he wants to take over Less's entire business. That's like going to the moon and claiming it as your own. But Less didn't have it. He shut him down faster than a trapdoor spider catching its prey. And let's face it - the man's towing services were about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.
Things start to get heated, and Less ends up losing his cool. He grabs the man by the collar and drags him out of the shop like a mama bear carrying her cub to safety. It was like watching an episode of "Pawn Shop Street Fighter." I bet if there was a "Mortal Kombat" version of "Hardcore Pawn," Less would be the final boss.
All in all, this episode was like a sitcom, with the man playing the role of the clueless sitcom dad and Less as the stern but lovable sitcom mom. And the scene with Less dragging the man out of the shop was like a Tom and Jerry cartoon coming to life.

Number 3: Pregnancy deal
Pawn shops are a hotbed of drama; this story takes the cake! A single mom with another baby on the way walked into a pawn shop, spinning a yarn about being unemployed and recently divorced. She had her eye on a $20 rocking horse but could only afford $10. She pleaded with the pawnbroker, saying it would mean the world to her unborn baby. Being a kind-hearted soul, the pawnbroker was almost swayed into selling the horse for only $5 and even offered her a job. But before the woman could make off with her bargain, it was revealed that she was a scam artist. And to make things worse, she wasn't even pregnant - she was trying to ride the sympathy wave! Who does that? That's like trying to sell a toaster to a baker!

Number 2: Stealing Employee
Ah, the thrilling world of pawn shops. It's like a soap opera with more jewelry and less attractive actors. And the plot twists? They're wilder than a rollercoaster ride.
Take Big Joe, for instance. He was so obvious in his diamond ring heist that he might as well have walked out wearing it on his finger. He forgot that stealing is illegal and getting caught is even worse. Maybe he was trying to add some bling to his wardrobe.
And Christina? She must have missed the employee orientation part about security cameras. It's like she was auditioning for a spot on America's Dumbest Criminals. Newsflash, Christina: stealing money from the jewelry counter and thinking you won't get caught is about as realistic as winning the lottery.
But Tressa took the cake. She not only stole from the safe but then put the items up for sale online. That's some next-level brazen behavior. It's like stealing a car and sending the owner a thank-you note. But hey, at least Tressa had some entrepreneurial spirit, right? Just not the legal kind.
It shows you never underestimate the drama that can go down at a pawn shop. It's like a reality show with more sketchy characters and less editing.

Number 1: Family Heirlooms
Ashley, the pawn shop's very own "expert" negotiator. I heard she's got a great future in politics. Who else could lowball someone trying to sell their family heirlooms and still keep a straight face?
And let's not forget her negotiation tactics - pushing like a used car salesman on steroids! I wouldn't be surprised if she had a poster of Alec Baldwin from Glengarry Glen Ross in her office.
But Peter was no pushover. Unlike Ashley, who was more interested in trying to shake him down for every penny, he was willing to negotiate. It's like watching a cat play with a mouse, except in this case, the cat was a pawn shop employee, and the mouse was Peter.
In the end, Peter walked away with his valuables, and Ashley was left feeling like a used tissue. It's like the saying goes, "You can't always get what you want, especially at a pawn shop."

There's one incident that will make you laugh,
In the seventh season of "Hardcore Pawn," Les and his dynamic duo, Seth and Ashley, faced one of their wildest challenges yet. Les was already dealing with dodgy taxidermy deals and pointless dioramas when a smooth-talking watch collector swooped in to take him for a ride.
This collector was like a wolf in sheep's clothing, promising Les a one-of-a-kind Breitling watch for a whopping $42,000. But instead of the promised treasure, Les received a treasure trove of 130 cases filled with... drumroll, please... watchbands! It was like the collector was trying to start his watchband nation!
Les tried to sell the darn watchbands for a mere $2 each, but it was like selling flip-flops in a snowstorm. Nobody wanted them, and Les was stuck in a warehouse of useless accessories. But our hero never lost hope.
After an epic journey, Les found a wholesaler who agreed to take the watchbands off his hands. And in a true rags-to-riches story, Les broke even on the whole ordeal. He even left some signed versions of the watchbands to be sold on their website, just in case anyone out there is a fan of tiny, autographed trinkets.