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Scammed by a Brit on the street

Written by bernard

Tuesday, 14 July 2009

A couple of years ago (2007) I was walking around Central Chitlom and was approached by an English guy who asked me very nicely, excuse me Sir do you speak English. Off course I said yes and he went on, thanks God I meet you, I am so lucky you speak English and explains to me that his girlfriend took all his money and ran away leaving him with not enough to go home and added plenty of details... He asked if I could help and give him 500 Baht. I argued that a bus to his place would cost maximum 50B and he said ok can you help me with that...

The guy is about 45 or plus, is not tall average built and wear usual clothes, he has a VERY strong British accent.

I told him I did not buy his story as too many things sounded fishy and he should leave me alone.

A few months ago, the same guy approached me in Emporium and started the same story, I did not immediately recognised his face but his accent and the story was so similar that I knew who he was, and I told him he approached me before and he just walked away.

Telling my story to a friend, he told me he was scammed by the same guy for 500 Baht... Judging by the number of tourists he can approach, with just a few lucky hits a day he must be living off quite well over here.

I wish I'd meet him again to take him to the police as I am sure he is living here illegally.

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written by John, Wed 15 Jul 2009 15:13:20 CDT

This has happened to me in Phuket and Pattaya several times, by Americans and Europeans, men and women. I just smile and walk away.

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written by Kay-gell, Wed 15 Jul 2009 17:52:35 CDT

Same thing happened to me at Sanam Luang

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written by mikey, Wed 15 Jul 2009 22:18:27 CDT

not to sound like broken record, but get these kind of scammers on video or pic.

see how fast the run away.

or better yet, if there are any mib ( thai police) near by, say in a LOUD voice something about you are not interested in drugs or under age girls.

let them deal with the police and explain what they are up to.

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written by Patrick, Thu 16 Jul 2009 14:51:41 CDT

This happens in the U.S. at rest areas. These people are panhandlers, nothing more nothing less. They just don't have the courage to hold out a hat and ask for spare change like others.

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written by Colin, Thu 16 Jul 2009 17:13:54 CDT

I lived in Thailand eight years; here is what I do when I encounter these characters. In answer to being informed that he has been robbed, I say, "OK, you need to report this to the police, find a public telephone and dial 911, its free.'

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written by mikey, Fri 17 Jul 2009 02:41:19 CDT

if a thai cop is near by, say to the scammers in a loud voice " dont want to buy drugs or meet underage girls"

and see how fast they scurry off ( or get to explain things to the cop)

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written by frank daby, Thu 23 Jul 2009 07:09:20 CDT

wouldnt mention drugs or underage girls, accusations of such can lead to extremely serious situations. Try something else.

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written by Andy Wilson, Thu 23 Jul 2009 12:06:53 CDT

something like this happened to me in US sitting on back row at church one Wednesday night by a fellow needing help and car broke down.... the rest is like this story....I reencountered the scammer several months later pulling the same scam in my bank on another customer and I walked in behind him, he recognized me and took off.

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written by Drew, Thu 23 Jul 2009 17:57:47 CDT

Tell a foreigner like this that any temple will shelter and feed them free in exchange for English lessons.
I have been taken by this one personally.

http://www.thai-touristpolice.org/

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written by mike smith, Sat 08 Aug 2009 15:19:37 CDT

Hi guys,
Don't worry about Thailand, this happens to be in London about once a month!!!

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written by Stephen Ward, Sun 09 Aug 2009 06:26:12 CDT

Hello,
I live/work in Glasgow, This is a daily occurrence for me just say no.

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written by Sammie, Mon 10 Aug 2009 03:10:15 CDT

Mike smith, interesting comment, London has a homelsss problem,

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written by Sammie, Mon 10 Aug 2009 03:10:15 CDT

Mike smith, interesting comment, London has a homelsss problem,

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written by dubiouspussy, Sun 23 Aug 2009 22:25:14 CDT

No probs, if I have an extra 500Baht that's no big deal for me. Spending an evening in a bar costs a lot more than that. Can't imagine losing one's face for the amount. Just not easy.

On the other hand, at least he's not stealing or into drug trafficking! hahahaha!

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written by pighoglet, Mon 24 Aug 2009 13:35:11 CDT

There are a couple of famous "stranded foreigners" in Bangkok. One on Sukhumvit Soi 4 even has his suitcase with him and all he needs is a few hundred baht to get to the airport supposedly.

Another young man sits near Sukhumvit MRT station collecting money to get a ticket home, he's been there 3 years by my reckoning!

Its hard to say no to someone in genuine need but these jokers change your faith in human nature sometimes.

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written by Gaz, Mon 24 Aug 2009 14:07:10 CDT

Sammie sad

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written by dubiouspussy, Tue 25 Aug 2009 15:29:43 CDT

hmmm might as well give them a one-way ticket! lol! :)

Anyways, it's another means of begging, some people have to do it to survive (I hope), can't imagine the struggles and I have no idea on their history. It's sad but perhaps there's just no other choice. But yeah, I can give my sympathy to those rather than the big time criminals in luxury hotels and mansions....:)

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written by Narisa, Sat 12 Sep 2009 22:40:00 CDT

You are safe in Thailand with the Thais - the farangs and their ulterior motives, be aware!!!

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written by Watt, Sat 12 Sep 2009 22:50:00 CDT

More like begging it sounds... found one of these comic characters on soi 22 Sukhumvit, where I live, a month ago. Sitting drunk at a bar and stopping any falangs passing buy and asking for cash because his girl toked his money, and he's so stupid, and he was weak etc. He needed them for a new passport.
Funny thing, the table was full of empty bottles, so I just said: "I don't give money, sorry! But if you're hungry, I'll buy you some food and a coffee"
... he wasn't hungry.
P.S. Actually I just felt like kick him there, but it was so close to my building and people know me as good citizen :)

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written by quick cash, Sun 13 Sep 2009 14:43:06 CDT

Done the same scam myself here in u.k. took me half an hour to make about £20 asking people for bus fare because i supposed to have lost my wallet....Go's on all over the world.

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written by Znon Nymoe, Fri 18 Sep 2009 07:51:35 CDT

is not reallly a "scam"

person asks you for money , you either give some or you dont , they even tell you that they are going to take your money and spend it ,

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written by Tony, Tue 22 Sep 2009 11:06:52 CDT

I have no time for these wasters. I've been living in Thailand for 5 years and only came across one of these despicable characters. This skinny wreched little man was British with a strong northern accent, he was in his mid 30's and hanging around outside a seven eleven shop on Sukhumvit Rd. Told him to go fxxk himself and get a life.

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written by pete smith, Sat 03 Oct 2009 17:45:23 CDT

what difference does it make if its a thai or farang , they annoy you just as much

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written by Terence, Mon 30 Nov 2009 21:25:39 CST

I bet his name is Bulldog?

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written by magisterosa, Fri 11 Dec 2009 11:20:58 CST

I was in Bangkok in 1989, hanging around with the usual suspects. T'was this Scottish fella who used to beg from Thai office workers at Siam Square. Had a sign written in Thai by the owner of the salubrious establishment we frequented. the sign said he had all his stuff stolen, etc. He used to make 1500 baht some days. Not bad for 1989. Told me there was a beggars' circuit in East and Northeast Asia. Gave each other tips on where to beg, etc.

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written by Cyril, Fri 11 Dec 2009 15:25:52 CST

@magisterosa, looks like Bulldog went from begging in Siam Square, to being the "Kingpin" in holiday club scams in phuket!

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written by BIBSY, Thu 24 Dec 2009 08:26:02 CST

Yeah... Like the average Thai Policeman can understand two words of English.

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written by Roger Polite, Thu 24 Dec 2009 12:15:30 CST

@ BIBSY. you'll be surprised, they make out they don't understand, but I'll bet all the tea in India that they nearly understand!

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written by Jack, Thu 24 Dec 2009 21:47:27 CST

This goes on all over the world, not just Bangkok! I've been approached in the UK many times with variations of this. If you give him anything then more the fool you.

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written by jake, Fri 05 Feb 2010 09:31:33 CST

Its a sad state of affairs , but we all agree that it happens!

Just imagine if it happened to be you?

I'm not saying its coool & all above board, but how many off ye have suffered serious ilness, like drink / drug or mental ilness ?

I await yere replys & understanding.

Cause I seemed to of had turned into a right prick as of late, I was homeless through drink & drugs both in London / New York / Dublin / Goa & Germany I Could go on & on & on...

I am a man who is a publisher at the mo, always had the abilkity to make money, but just lost interest in myself and the idea of being someone!

Being stuck in the middle sucks!

Its to hard to remain in the middle, to far up to climb & it looks easier to crumble down, enjoy company & not be alone.

Thats why I say do what you got to do, just don't hurt yourself or others on the way.

It ain't easy trying to be everyone: Look Around You & Indeed In tHe Mirror.

People in general are good, its the people like us who seem to forget what its like to have nothing, seems to sit , sneak judgements & look down upon the fragile in life.

Look In Our Mirrors\

Who claims never to of had to pull a scam here or there??

aNY REPLY WILL BE COSIDERED ASS

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written by Buster Gonad, Fri 05 Feb 2010 13:33:39 CST

@Jake, understand what your saying, but where does one draw a line? There are a few farang who have run out of money in Thailand and just don't want to go home? So, they succumb to story telling (scamming). The Thai Government have their own citizeans to worry about, hence I believe it best for pennyless farangs to return home and treated (free in Europe) for any addictions (Thai women might be difficult one though). I would give someone the money to return home if I could see they were in trouble, but would they?

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written by Maria K, Wed 24 Feb 2010 05:18:11 CST

london is homeless

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