Been shafted in Thailand

[Been there done that]

We hear and read alot about this in the papers. Guys who have lost there cars, houses, dignity and so on.

Are there any members on here who would like to share their story of misfortune, or from people whose friends have been through the ordeal.

It would be interesting to see what type of people are easily subject to the "longterm scammers", what caractertraits made them vulnerable in business or private life. A specific family background maybe.

Your input is appreciated.

It could become, with the right people commenting, a safe thread where it could serve as an ultimite warning of matters to be wary of in Thailand. So please no bickering. Thanks in advance.

[Crazy chef 1]

According to your username-why ask???

[MAJIC]

No need to be provocative,you already know the answer!

[sipi]

I met my wife at work. Wasted 10 years. Lost everything including my dignity. She was educated and hard working. Biggest mistake of my life. She was also a farang.

Since then I met a Thai. Got married. Had a family. And lived happily ever after.

[Soutpeel]

It would be interesting to see what type of people are easily subject to the "longterm scammers", what caractertraits made them vulnerable in business or private life. A specific family background maybe.

and therein dear boy is why people get scammed, they are trying to stereotype a scammer as your are trying to do.

just because somebody comes from XYZ family background or they went to XYZ school etc doesn't make some immune from becoming a scammer.

in most cases the persons being scammed has seen "signs" but doesn't want to accept it, believe it, or are scared of losing something or are just plain greedy in the case of investment scams

The old adage, if it seems too good to be true....applies in all situations even in relationships to a degree

[CharlieH]

I wouldnt say it was Thailand specific either, I would say its "human nature" and happens everywhere.

[mca]

Sorry thought this thread was going to be an entertaining anecdote about a close encounter with a pre-op.

I'll get me coat...

[Frank James]

You can find stories like this by the thousands in "Readers Submissions" on stickmanbangkok.com. Minus the judgement that comes like a sh-tstorm whenever anyone is so foolish as to publish such a sad tale on here.

[marko kok prong]

You can find stories like this by the thousands in "Readers Submissions" on stickmanbangkok.com. Minus the judgement that comes like a sh-tstorm whenever anyone is so foolish as to publish such a sad tale on here.

Yes,but that is not a forum,this is.

[razorramone]

Does dealing with Thai imports & customs count? Their 100% tax rates sure feel like a solid shafting.