webfact Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Phuket 'investors' lose B7m in face cream scamNattha ThepbamrungChonticha Jampa-Ngern (right) with a fellow victim holding a tube of 'VIP cream'.PHUKET: -- A group of fraud victims gathered at Phuket police station today (December 11) claiming they have lost between them some B7 million.“We were invited to join the business by a woman who was our friend and colleague [in an office in Samkong],” said Chonticha Jampa-Ngern, 32, spokesperson of the group. She named the scam artist as Netwimon, also known as Kwan, 31.“She invited one of us in April this year to invest money to buy a face cream called VIP. She told everyone that she had already had loads of orders but lacked the funds to buy the product, so she needed people to invest.“As we understood it, this meant we did not have to sell the product ourselves; all we had to do was invest with her.”Ms Chonticha said Ms Netwimon explained that a tube of the cream cost B1,400 and they would get back B1,650. They could invest as much as they wanted, Netwimon added.“At the beginning there was only VIP cream and we got paid on time. Some months later, she told everyone that we had to increase our investment because she did not have enough money to buy all the cream she needed to meet demand.“She also introduced a new product, a diet pill, and asked for more investment from us.“We believed her because she showed us the products and she had always paid on time, so most of us increased our investment. Some of us even borrowed money to invest with her.“But then she disappeared.”Ms Chonticha said that Netwimon always contacted them using the Line smartphone app or through the Facebook page she used to sell product, but she abruptly stopped replying to any messages sent to her.“There are around 20 people who will fight to get our money back and there are others who so far have not joined us.“Some of the investors are people from our workplace and the others are all freinds or contacts of ours.“Everyone joined initially because we trusted her. I want to warn everyone before joining a business like this to beware of fraud, even if the one who is inviting you is your friend,” she added.Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-investors-lose-b7m-in-face-cream-scam-50069.php-- Phuket News 2014-12-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BigBadGeordie Posted December 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2014 Oh please, when will they ever learn, this scam (or variations of) is even older than me. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fatfather Posted December 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 People all over the world fall for the same scheme. Dreaming to become rich quick without doing anything... Somnamna Fatfather 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Karma! and greed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlog Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Ms Chonticha said Ms Netwimon explained that a tube of the cream cost B1,400 and they would get back B1,650. They could invest as much as they wanted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rasmus5150 Posted December 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 It seems the victim on the left has been using her own product a bit too much. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zaphod reborn Posted December 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 Don't know why women buy these products anyway. I tell my girlfriend I give her face cream, free. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted December 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 By lodging the complaint they're trying to save face (cream).... get it? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oryx816 Posted December 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 Don't know why women buy these products anyway. I tell my girlfriend I give her face cream, free. What a classy gentleman! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob4you Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 typical Ponzi scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upena Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 How do you say "Ponzi" in Thai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 How do you say "Ponzi" in Thai? Believe it, or not, Ponzi. Try Googling and all will be revealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuddy Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 For every 1400 Baht invested they get a return of their capital plus 250 baht. Not bad really and sounds too good to be true. The scammer probably ran it like a ponzi scheme first time round before executing the final part of the scam by disappearing. Keep running the ponzi part until the amount involved gets worthwhile. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post realenglish1 Posted December 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 Why do I not feel sorry for these girls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 6NS Posted December 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 Karma! and greed. Not great at all, We here on TV are always complaining of Thainess, dishonesty, and here we have young Thai people who believed they were talking to someone with morals we all wish to come across. No one deserves to come up against thieves. Before Thais can change they must begin to trust. This story is just another step backwards. I hope they catch this wicked thief. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonseeker Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Greed, ignorance & arrogance. Bad combination. MS> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empireboy Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Sadly, so learn from the 'School of hard knocks'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canarysun Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 All these " whitening creams " make you look " hideous " get out in the sun and enjoy life ! F.J x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 A post containing Thai language has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bogan Koori Posted December 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) The headline should actually read: PHUKET LADIES LOSE FACE IN SKIN WHITENING CREAM SCAM. FAT GERIATRIC FARANG HUSBAND 'INVESTORS' OUT OF POCKET 7MILLION BAHT That would actually be closer to the truth Edited December 12, 2014 by Bogan Koori 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapfries Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 They certainly got "creamed", didn't they ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I find no humour in the misfortune of others. I hope the thief is caught. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemonkey Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 By lodging the complaint they're trying to save face (cream).... get it? No. Please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stopthegreed Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Why do I not feel sorry for these girls alt=whistling.gif> Because they dont deserve sympathy thats why ! These women, all want to get rich without the effort of hard work. Its just greed, nothing else. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) A couple of years ago one of my wife's "friends" wanted her to join/invest in this "terrific" business opportunity. Only 10,000 baht. I told my wife to have the woman come to our house and explain everything. I had my wife and son both translating everything she said. When she was done, I told her we would think about it. As soon as she left, I told my wife: "Hell no! Don't even think about it!" 3-4 months later, the "friend" flew the coup to places unknown with few million baht, and everyone lost their asses. Edited December 12, 2014 by Just1Voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krystian Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 GREED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan653 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Iv'e got a million bottles of sewer water that will erase the wrinkles under your eyes! Please invest your money now before it's too late. I feel bad for them, but come on....7million baht? WOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Don't know why women buy these products anyway. I tell my girlfriend I give her face cream, free. alt=laugh.png> Do you need extra supplies, I'm sure some members here would gladly help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodnut Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 A fool and his money are soon parted. Thomas Tusser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Why do I not feel sorry for these girls Because you feel scammed by Thai girls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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