BangkokTony Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Yesterday, Saturday, I saw a legal advisor (from England)about my will. I found him via Facebook page which seems legitimate. Upon asking the price for a simple will, leaving all bank assets to my 2 daughters he gave me a price of 3.000 baht. Thinking it was a good price I arranged to meet him in Sukhumvit. We met in a cafe because he said he was in the process of moving office etc I gave him photo copies of my passport and Bank account details so he could process the will. I have made plans to meet tomorrow, Monday to receive the will (again, in the same cafe). He said no receipt will be given because of the low price. Should I worry that he has access to my bank details and passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Nice click bait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokTony Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 Yes. Because I would like an answer. Time is of the essence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemel Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 what is he doing that you can not do yourself, if he is a qualified lawyer, he would need to be registered in Thailand, did he give you his business card? I would be very loath to give someone I dont know a copy of my passport and bank details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 yes worry big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokTony Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 Yes, he gave me a business card. But having no fixed premises gives me cause for concern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottocus Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 So u gave your bank account details to a stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokTony Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, nottocus said: So u gave your bank account details to a stranger. At the time it seemed the right thing to do when discussing a will. I will ask him for his ID tomorrow. Also I will have a pic taken with him. I regret doing it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxout Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I don't understand why he needed your bank account details. The will should written flexibly, without need to mention specific accounts, since who knows what accounts you may open or close in the future. And does "legal advisor" translate to solicitor or lawyer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 The same thing happened to a friend of mine . The Lawyer made a mistake and accidentally put himself as the sole beneficiary . On the way to the Lawyers office , my friend got got caught up an armed robbery, got caught in the cross fire and got shot in the head, died instantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Why did he need bank details, sounds like a scam to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I would put a freeze on the bank accounts you gave him. ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokTony Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 11 minutes ago, Don Mega said: Why did he need bank details, sounds like a scam to me. I thought maybe the account numbers (2 accounts) were not needed, but i thought it would expedite matters upon my demise. He did not ask for the amount in the accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just now, BangkokTony said: I thought maybe the account numbers (2 accounts) were not needed, but i thought it would expedite matters upon my demise. He did not ask for the amount in the accounts. So you gave you bank account numbers even though they were not requested...the mind boggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokTony Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 22 minutes ago, taxout said: I don't understand why he needed your bank account details. The will should written flexibly, without need to mention specific accounts, since who knows what accounts you may open or close in the future. And does "legal advisor" translate to solicitor or lawyer? On the business card it says 'Regional Legal Counsel'...so maybe not solicitor or lawyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) 28 minutes ago, BangkokTony said: At the time it seemed the right thing to do when discussing a will. I will ask him for his ID tomorrow. Also I will have a pic taken with him. I regret doing it now. 555, tomorrow he will most likely be gone and your bank accounts empty. But hey, at least you got a business card !!! Edited December 25, 2016 by Don Mega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 8 minutes ago, BangkokTony said: On the business card it says 'Regional Legal Counsel'...so maybe not solicitor or lawyer Is he originally from Nigeria via England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Met a lawyer ?, on Facebook !,then proceed to give him all your bank details,! I dont even trust Lawyers ,especially here,that have a registered office,and may have been in business many years, regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Tony, I have those nice tower in Paris and bridge in London for sale, I guarantee you that I'm a 100% the legit owner of the joints.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olik Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Be extra careful. You can be nabbed and be taken to jail anytime like my, Austrian friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokTony Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 Update. He has asked for my address via e mail. I dont think an address is necessary for a will. I will not give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just now, BangkokTony said: Update. He has asked for my address via e mail. I dont think an address is necessary for a will. I will not give. Reply back and tell him you will meet him, then get his ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzi850m2 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 How can OP's bank account be emptied just because somebody got the details? That being said and this "nice" offer on 3000baht for a will sounds too good to be true and you should go the the bank and freeze the account as a precaution. Open a new bank account in another bank. Many expats here are doggy and I don't trust many- most of the ones I meet, especially when money are involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 do you have like $5000 to leave to your daughters. you know, did you ever think to ask for a reference from other of his clients, before giving him your PIN code to your bank ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, guzzi850m2 said: How can OP's bank account be emptied just because somebody got the details? That being said and this "nice" offer on 3000baht for a will sounds too good to be true and you should go the the bank and freeze the account as a precaution. Open a new bank account in another bank. Many expats here are doggy and I don't trust many- most of the ones I meet, especially when money are involved. Account numbers, passport, email address and now a request for physical address, Sounds like someone is gearing up to steal someones identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 do you have like $5000 to leave to your daughters. you know, did you ever think to ask for a reference from other of his clients, before giving him your PIN code to your bank ?He gave PIN code???????Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 7 minutes ago, chubby said: do you have like $5000 to leave to your daughters. you know, did you ever think to ask for a reference from other of his clients, before giving him your PIN code to your bank ? You should go to spec savers mate as clearly your eyes are not functioning as they should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 7 minutes ago, Don Mega said: How can OP's bank account be emptied just because somebody got the details? . Don't know --but ask the Nigerians, they seem to do it with even less info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Just now, sanuk711 said: . Don't know --but ask the Nigerians, they seem to do it with even less info. Why is my name in your qoute ?, I did not post that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 1 minute ago, Don Mega said: Don't know --but ask the Nigerians, they seem to do it with even less info. . Seems that if you highlight something & press the Quote button the forum puts into whoever posted it last & not the poster---- I just done it with what I posted to show you---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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