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Crime American Arrested in Pattaya for Attempting to Exchange Fake US Dollars
Ok, don't jump to conclusions too fast. I had just arrived in Cambodia and on the way back to my hotel from the airport, I got the taxi driver to stop at an ATM. I withdrew $300 x $100 US x3. I stopped at a pharmacy and bought something so that I could pay the taxi driver. I then went to my hotel and had a rest for a couple of hours. I went to eat and paid for my meal with $100US note. The waiter returned and pointed it out to me it was a copy note. I looked and couldn't believe what I was seeing, thinking that he must have switched the note on me. I pulled out my 3rd $100 note from my wallet, and to my suprise it too was a copy note. I didn't now where the ATM was that we stopped at. I did know the name of the bank by the slip. I contacted my bank and explained what had happened, the bank I withdrew from denied that I had got them from their ATM, I couldn't prove that I received them. I used Citibank Australia debit card to withdraw them. Noone would accept liability. I was stuck with them. I did some searching and found that I was not the only one this had happened to. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293939-i9162-k12586904-o20-Canadia_bank_ATM_fake_notes_100_Bills-Cambodia.html https://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowTopic-g293940-i9551-k15287209-Fake_100_bills_Phnom_Penh_Anyone_else_face_this-Phnom_Penh.html https://cambodiaexpatsonline.com/viewtopic.php/topic30191-40.html?forum_uri=&start=40&t=30191 Many more links are there if you look. There is only one other explanation that while I was sleeping at my hotel, someone broke into my room and swapped my good notes for the copy ones. I think this was almost impossible..If that didn't happen, then I definately got them from a bank ATM. They felt perfect to me and one side is exactly as a real note is, the other side has copy written on it, not obvious unless you are looking for it. I always worried that I did pass one to the pharmacy and I could have been charged. When I told my story, noone wanted to believe me. They said you can't get a copy note through an ATM. I know what happened, so do many other people that this has happened to. As this guy argued with the money changer, I wondered, did they point it out to him it said it was for "motion picture use only" I later discovered with much searching that in Cambodia the copy $100 notes are used in a religious ceremony. In Cambodia, a counterfeit $100 US note used in a religious ceremony would not have any real financial value. While it may be used in rituals or ceremonies where money is symbolically offered, it's not intended for actual monetary transactions. It's important to note that using counterfeit money for any purpose, including religious ceremonies, can have legal consequences, even if the intention is not fraudulent. Here's a more detailed explanation: No Financial Value: Counterfeit currency has no intrinsic financial value. It cannot be used to purchase goods or services, nor can it be exchanged for real currency. Symbolic Use in Ceremonies: In some religious ceremonies, money may be used symbolically, such as in offerings or rituals. These ceremonies may use mock money or counterfeit bills for this purpose, according to the Bangkok Post. Distinction from Mock Money: It's crucial to distinguish between genuine mock money designed for ceremonial use and counterfeit currency intended for illegal purposes. While some religious ceremonies may use mock money, counterfeit bills are typically not meant for that purpose and are often used in deceptive transactions. This happened to me back in about 2010, and looks like it is still happening now. So beware. If you do a search of images of Cambodia copy $100 note you will see it isn't obvious unless you look closely. How many people check notes they withdraw from an ATM that it isn't fake.. Noone I would think. Some people say they feel different, I really wouldn't have picked it, as I had never felt a new $100 US note. They felt pretty good to me. -
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Recent trip to UK with Qatar air- A very sad, heartbreaking visit.
I don't understand why some posters feel compelled to defend the obvious decline of the UK? Unless you choose a few specific areas, such as the Cotswolds, North Yorkshire or the Lake District, most UK towns and cities are depressing wastelands of closed businesses, porn brokers, pound shops and illegal immigrant hostels. And when travelling via the Islamic Borough of Heathrow, the issues are really highlighted. Have you ever arrived into Suvarnabhumi and been greeted by a Pakistani Immigration Officer welcoming you to Thailand? I only go to the UK for essential visits, it's too depressing.- 1
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Recent trip to UK with Qatar air- A very sad, heartbreaking visit.
They can't https://www.gov.uk/asylum-support/what-youll-get- 1
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Politics Thai Public Grows Disillusioned with Politics Amid Pheu Thai-Bhumjaithai Rift
They deserve it in fact they should be charge with treason The Trinity bond is inseparable and any thai who propose to dismantle this bond should be branded a traitor -
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Recent trip to UK with Qatar air- A very sad, heartbreaking visit.
Guys, instead of downvoting me, why not post up links to prove me wrong ?- 3
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Tragedy in Gaza: Dr. Hamdi al-Najjar succumbs to his injuries after losing nine children
They don't just hide amongst civilians, they openly boast about the civilian deaths being acceptable losses and all part of the plan to eradicate Israel, push them into the sea etc. I don't have a link handy to the recent statement to that effect by a Hamass leader but I'm sure I could dig it up if pressed.
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