Scams like these

[JohnK]

These rideshare issues boil up the blood and is not limited to Bolt or Thailand. They do tend to be more prevalent when an airport is involved.

I never answer the phone after making a booking and always report drivers that try any of this. I figure the company would want to know that their platform is being used by leeches to capture customers phone numbers.

They need to have a better system so drivers can't accept a job, and then cancel if they don't like the fare and/or call to make a deal that's worse for the customer.

I am going to contact Bolt when I'm back in Australia. Bolt were giving me a 75baht discount on each of these 2 trips which went to waste when the best price was 1100 baht instead of 925baht.

The whole idea of Bolt and Grab was to try and counter the Thai taxi Mafia but looks like the Thai taxi Mafia have found ways around them.

Another example is Motorcycle taxis. For a long-time it has been 40 baht for short trips and 60 baht for longer trips. I was sitting in front of hotel and saw a Grab motorcycle taxi pull up and fare was 33 baht. Driver was stuffing around looking for change and passenger ended up giving 27 baht tip.

Taxis cost too much in Thailand.

 

[prozac]

Interesting observation. Never seen this but will store away in a dark recess of my mind.




EDIT: Just did a search of cyrillic keyboards and the above is not confirmed for the cyrillic alphabet keyboards, BUT it is different. Just be cautious for differences like this.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Nah, they just pick on any white person.
It must be that Thailand allows them visa free entry, unlike Indians wanting to go to SIN.
When their time is nearly up, the most likely go down to Malaysia, and then come back up again.
Maybe, as you go to Thailand often, get a phrasebook, or kindle read, up on basic Hindi/Tamil/Malayalam/Telugu.
Then when approached, just say in the most basic wording, "I know what you are about", in the various dialacts of Indian.
Youtube does list all the Indian scams in Bangkok, or the scam that Thais play on others.
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JohnK, cant the other half teach you some Thai swear words, yes, I know, the Thais do not want to lose face, and wont swear publicly, but I am sure that they do when no "Farangs/Gwailio" are looking.

 

[JohnK]

JohnK, cant the other half teach you some Thai swear words, yes, I know, the Thais do not want to lose face, and wont swear publicly, but I am sure that they do when no "Farangs/Gwailio" are looking.

I do know some Thai swear words.

Some suggest these Indians live here but to me looks like opportunistic tourists trying on scams.

The best way I react is "FFS, Indians trying to scam me in Thailand" in English. Need to be careful what one says so best just ignore and continue going about your business.

 

[VPS]

Another one with so many links

 

[prozac]

Another one with so many links

View attachment 393420

And yet the ABN and company name are real. Now to check what complaints are registered.
Nothing registered with AFCA though if high investment returns are because it is NDIS then expect trouble as and when NDIS scams get shut down.

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

Very good grammar and spelling.
99.85/100.
I would have written it as ((one of the last income earning properties for under $250,000, under $1m)).
Most likely buy with others.
So, the scam might either be a fake seller, with no properties, ie, he is not authorized to deal in real estate, or he does a bunk with the funds, or he uses the funds to pay out others, ie, Ponzi, or he uses the funds for his own purposes, calling it admin expenses.
They must have got some tuition, no, not from me, wouldnt touch these with a barge pole, or a prod stick for that matter.
So, I wonder if Mr Gavan is a registered Real Estate Agent and holds a practising license in that state, the email or blip does not give a street address, which all kosher real estate agencies would.
Probably a scam straight off.
No MREI(state of cert) either.
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Most likely the email would be answered by someone else, (if Mr Gavan exist/does not exist), and the link would go somewhere else too.
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Have to ask too, why is it "back on the market"?
Heh heh.

 

[cove]

Yesterday for a couple of hours our main email account got hacked. Telstra repaired it by about 11am.
Did lots of password changes.

 

[p--and--t]

 

[p--and--t]

 

[Major]

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[OATEK]

 

[Bundy Bear]

This is new for me

 

[kpc]

Yesterday for a couple of hours our main email account got hacked. Telstra repaired it by about 11am.
Did lots of password changes.

I thought you had laryngitis and needed me to buy Apple GCs!

 

[Major]

Greetings, I am writing to inform you that my late client has left you money in his Trust. Kindly confirm receipt of this notification and indicate your acceptance or decline of the bequest. Additionally, it was my deceased client's wish that the bequest and related instructions remain confidential. I urge you to join me in honoring his wish in this matter. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Warm regards, Admin Emissary

 

[ayebee]

I thought you had laryngitis and needed me to buy Apple GCs!

also received one of those from a hacked email account where sender had laryngitis.
no mention of the iTunes GCs in the first contact, so they must be aiming to get a hook before a follow up.

Legit mail owner had already warned the emails were coming so no problem, but I would have been suspicious anyway, and would have made contact via a separate path first.

 

[p--and--t]

 

[Major]

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[VPS]

Dear Friend,

I hope this letter finds you well, surrounded by the warmth of loved ones and the promise of a new day. My name is Jeff Rothschild, and I am writing to you today with a heart full of excitement and a vision for a different kind of philanthropy.

Below is a profile of me:
www.forbes.com/profile/jeff-rothschxx_xx_

For many years, I have dedicated myself to supporting various charities and causes that are dear to my heart. While I am proud of the impact we have made together, I have come to realize that there is more to giving than simply writing a check.

Recently, I had a dream—a vivid, inspiring dream that left me with a sense of clarity and purpose. In that dream, I saw the faces of ordinary people like you and me, each with their own hopes, dreams, and struggles. And in that moment, I knew that I needed to be more personal with my giving, to touch lives in a way that has never been done before.

That is why I am reaching out to you today, not as a distant benefactor, but as a fellow traveler on this journey we call life. I want to invite you to be a part of something truly special, something that goes beyond traditional philanthropy and connects us on a deeper, more personal level.

Consider this letter your golden ticket to a brighter future. You've been selected as the recipient of a generous donation from me., This is my appreciation for your presence in this world. But this gift is more than just a material offering; it is an invitation to join me in a shared mission of compassion, empathy, and human connection.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of ordinary people in ways that are both meaningful and profound. Whether it's lending a listening ear to a friend in need, offering a helping hand to a neighbor facing adversity, or simply sharing a smile with a stranger, every act of kindness has the power to create ripple effects of love and positivity.

So please, accept this gift with an open heart and know that it comes with no expectations or obligations. Consider it a gesture of friendship, a symbol of our shared humanity, and a catalyst for the extraordinary things we can achieve when we come together with purpose and passion.

Kindly provide your full name and address, and I will guide you on how to receive this donation..

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. May our shared vision of a kinder, more compassionate world inspire us to take bold action and spread love wherever we go.

With warmest regards,

Jeff Rothschild

I have a dream where ……….

 

[Myrna]

Yesterday for a couple of hours our main email account got hacked. Telstra repaired it by about 11am.
Did lots of password changes.

We almost fell for it