What should I do?

[Ciccio]

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.

[scubascuba3]

1) It was daft sending 4k

 

Wait until 17 Feb, maybe it's payday for him

[VinnieK]

 

You won't see the money again.

 

Next question. ☕

[2baht]

Send me 4000 baht and I'll see what I can do! ????

[Orinoco]

you may get it back on the 17.

if not, money gone. Learn and move on.

 

[nikmar]

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

[ezzra]

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..

[stoner]

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.

[d4dang]

bank draft? How did you send it and to whom? 

[Ciccio]

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?

[HuskerDo2]

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. 

[Jerno]

Bye bye Baht. 

[swm59nj]

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.  

[Colabamumbai]

In scammed get your money today. 

[Purdey]

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. 

[ignore it]

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?

 

[1FinickyOne]

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

[Satcommlee]

Be grateful it was only 4000 Baht, any action will cost more than what you will recover.

[scorecard]

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

[2baht]

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?

[Srikcir]

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.

[NORDO]

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.

[NORDO]

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.

[Aussieroaming]

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Captain Monday]

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?

[Saphan]

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.

[FriendlyFarang]

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.

[Ciccio]

He sent back to me 1500 today and the rest he will send on 17 February.

[donx]

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.