He didn’t want to go to work, so he stabbed himself

Rather than explain to the boss what had happened, he hatched a bizzare scheme. He took a knife, stabbed himself in the leg and showed up at work claiming to have just been attacked by three Hispanic males. He had a deep stab wound in one leg and several other minor cuts on his face and stomache

The police were called and the man perpetuated the lie. He showed his wounds and provided descriptions.  A five-county alert was issued and cops began to hunt for the assailants.

But the surveillance video from where the attack supposedly occured show the man alone without any attackers, ambling along without a limp or other injuries.

The gig was up.

I once had an employee call in because he couldnt get to work, due to snow. I had some company business that morning and I knew where he lived. Boldly,  I drove right up to his front door through the massive accumulations of two or three inches of snow. I knocked on his door and asked if he needed a ride in.
Surprised.
Sheepish.
Caught.

Have you ever had a lie get out of hand? Have you ever told a story, and then had to tell another to get your way out of the first one? Have you ever deceived your boss?

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