Popular Post Ciccio Posted February 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2023 Good morning. I never faced this situation and its also my fault, I think. So just ask here what is the best things to do. Simple story: look on some Bangkok groups on facebook for an house to rent for three months, got an answer from this guy named Antoine: he sent me some pics: this is where I think is my fault too. I propose him if it was possible to send some money to keep the house for me to check it out and, in case I did not like, will refund the amount. He agreed so I sent to him 4000 baht. He doesn't ask that amount, I do. Days later he sent me a message saying the house is not available anymore: in my opinion he rented it to someone else. When asked about the refund he asked me to wait until 17 February to get the refund and sent to me an email about that. What you think 1) Should I wait? 2) Money are gone? 3) Take any action against him? Thank you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted February 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2023 1) It was daft sending 4k Wait until 17 Feb, maybe it's payday for him 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 You won't see the money again. Next question. ☕ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted February 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2023 Send me 4000 baht and I'll see what I can do! ???? 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted February 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2023 you may get it back on the 17. if not, money gone. Learn and move on. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) i did a similar thing with a girlfriend once when i was a younger and greener man. i learnt my lesson and moved on, a little less green! good luck ???? Edited February 2, 2023 by nikmar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 In this day and age of scammers everywhere, i wouldn't even ask that question, once i realized there's no reply i would be apparent that the money is gone and that all is lost.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 remember the video games where you put a quarter in to play ? they have a new one now. put in a quarter and it will kick you in the baws. you should give it a go op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4dang Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 bank draft? How did you send it and to whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciccio Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, d4dang said: bank draft? How did you send it and to whom? 1) Thai bank account 2) To a thai name 3) I got a refundable money receipt from him 4) I got a promise of repayment for the 17 February. Should i wait and see what will happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerDo2 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 You sent 4,000 to someone you don't know in Thailand and are amazed that they disappeared with it. Heck, sending it to someone you DO know is risky enough. Now you are on a msg board asking people you don't know what to do about it. I suggest you stay in your own country where you can navigate society and not have to trust nor ask the advice of total strangers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerno Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Bye bye Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 It might be legit. You can wait and see. But I’m guessing there are probably a number of people he has to makes refunds to. Personally I think it’s a scam. But too early to tell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 In scammed get your money today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 If you have evidence like emails, lodge a complaint with the police showing that he agreed to return the deposit. Maybe a visit by the boys in brown will help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Let's recap: You did something stupid. You post on this forum and tell everybody. You get replies from people who are known for their ability to take the pizz out of anything short of Jesus. That about got it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 might as well wait.. not that kong and you might be oleasantly surprised. then again if he was goibg to refund the money why not today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Be grateful it was only 4000 Baht, any action will cost more than what you will recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Satcommlee said: Be grateful it was only 4000 Baht, any action will cost more than what you will recover. And, was the property concerned the only suitable property? And no other agents exist? In reality probably dozens of places available and suitable. Edited February 2, 2023 by scorecard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, ignore it said: You get replies from people who are known for their ability to take the pizz out of anything short of Jesus. Don't get me started!.................Was'nt he a Mexican drug dealer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I Agee what Purdy says. But in the future ask for national ID, drivers license, charnote proving identity; address of residence, phone number, Selfie and any social media accounts like LINE or FACEBOOK. Such information might be useful if you have to file a police report, if only raises the severity/ number of potential crime(s), ie Computer Act and Personal Protection Act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORDO Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 You are along for the ride. Should have never mounted up, but u did. So u can only wait to see if this ride takes you where u want to go. If not, learn from it and move on. The reason these people are so successful is the most of us have a good heart and until we get scammed ( Il. never forget her). So move on and hope it works for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORDO Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 There are no shortage of rental units in Thailand. Wait for a week or so before you get here and start communicating with agents , but no quid as deposit until u taste the goodies. You are along for the ride. Should have never mounted up, but u did. So u can only wait to see if this ride takes you where u want to go. If not, learn from it and move on. The reason these people are so successful is the most of us have a good heart and until we get scammed ( Il. never forget her). So move on and hope it works for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Ask to see Antoine's work permit and tell him that if he sends you 8000 baht you won't grass him to the authorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 33 minutes ago, Aussieroaming said: Ask to see Antoine's work permit and tell him that if he sends you 8000 baht you won't grass him to the authorities. Nobody likes a grass. It was the OPs idea to send money now he is sorry he was fleeced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saphan Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 22 hours ago, 2baht said: Send me 4000 baht and I'll see what I can do! ???? Send me 80,000 baht and I will tell you what to do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyFarang Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 22 hours ago, Ciccio said: 1) Thai bank account 2) To a thai name 3) I got a refundable money receipt from him 4) I got a promise of repayment for the 17 February. Should i wait and see what will happen? 3: From the Thai person who you sent the money to, or from "Antoine"? There is nothing else you can currently do except to wait. Usually scammers try to string along their victims as long as they can. You said that after a few days he informed you already that the deal is off, so you could still be lucky and maybe it's not a scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciccio Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 He sent back to me 1500 today and the rest he will send on 17 February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donx Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Ciccio said: He sent back to me 1500 today and the rest he will send on 17 February. That's good to hear. I was going to post that since it was your idea to send a deposit that this is not a scam. If he demanded the deposit, that would be different. My guess is that you will receive the rest on the 17th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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