Author Topic: Possible Scammer EWR (Read 11904 times)

Luvisrael · « **Reply #40 on:** November 10, 2019, 05:40:00 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 10, 2019, 05:12:57 PM

Nope.

Dan why don’t you?

KSMH · « **Reply #41 on:** November 10, 2019, 05:44:30 PM »

Quote from: Luvisrael on November 10, 2019, 05:40:00 PM

Dan why don’t you?

@Dan Why not create a DDMS on the topic of not getting scammed during travel ETC. Im sure you had some experiences and others here can share important tips as well.

Luvisrael · « **Reply #42 on:** November 10, 2019, 05:48:05 PM »

Quote from: KSMH on November 10, 2019, 05:44:30 PM

@Dan Why not create a DDMS on the topic of not getting scammed during travel ETC. Im sure you had some experiences and others here can share important tips as well.

i think it’s way too general and the list is endless. You gotta use your common sense and travel alert. For example when you travel to popular tourist areas put valuables in non pickpocketable places. It’s just bothering me that right his minute, this clown is preying on some tired frum traveler

Luvisrael · « **Reply #43 on:** November 10, 2019, 06:42:53 PM »

Looks like this guy goes international!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187147-i14-k12047430-Be_aware_of_this_man_scam_Charles_de_Gaulle_RER_A-Paris_Ile_de_France.html#95760733

chevron · « **Reply #44 on:** November 11, 2019, 07:08:50 AM »

About 19 years ago when I was 15, or maybe when I was 16 (I'm 34) I flew to NY on some thanksgiving deal to you know, just getaway.

On a sunday, I was traveling on subway, Israeli guy comes over with this whole story how his family is at hotel, he needs to trade shekels for dollars blah blah blah, says he has to go to 770 next day to make bracha (hagomel) wtv he gave me an address in israel, said he'd meet me at 770..

short story, I gave him ALL my cash, few hundred never saw him again, learned a thing or 2.

But ive had strangers help me, maybe it was 10 shekel or 5 euro.

Funny story, a VERY close friend of mine who bh built crazy successful biz in israel texts me, can I wire $250 to one of his employees, using western union.. I'm like wtf who uses WU? I'm thinking his WhatsApp was hacked, so I asked him a few questions that only he'd know, then I'm like are you sure this guy isn't scamming you?

With that said, I'm surprised no provisions exist for travelers on the go who may lose a wallet.

ejb123 · « **Reply #45 on:** November 11, 2019, 02:38:58 PM »

Sounds very similar to the time that got scammed once at Penn Station in NY almost 20 years ago. He was in from Israel and missed a flight and needed some cash to pay for his hotel near JFK. Said he was in for medical treatment in Boston through ROFEH (a tzedaka organization in Boston). Needless to say the name/number he gave me in Israel wasn't real. Should have asked to see his Teudat Zehut...

Luvisrael · « **Reply #46 on:** November 11, 2019, 02:48:37 PM »

Quote from: ejb123 on November 11, 2019, 02:38:58 PM

Sounds very similar to the time that got scammed once at Penn Station in NY almost 20 years ago. He was in from Israel and missed a flight and needed some cash to pay for his hotel near JFK. Said he was in for medical treatment in Boston through ROFEH (a tzedaka organization in Boston). Needless to say the name/number he gave me in Israel wasn't real. Should have asked to see his Teudat Zehut...

sheesh! This guy has found himself a lifelong job! This is insane! Can everyone here help me stop this thief? I’m trying to get the word out to the media...

SSLPhD · « **Reply #47 on:** November 12, 2019, 07:36:36 AM »

Quote from: EliJelly on November 08, 2019, 12:49:33 AM

You can usually tell whether it's a scam based on how skilled he does his job, when a normal person loses his wallet and needs to beg to a stranger for money, he acts totally different, in a way that it's totally visible. And if by chance he did lose his money and still he's comfortable begging, then he doesn't deserve it

I know a man who collects for a tzedakah organization for a living. I see him collecting on the streets, and he's quite comfortable with it. If he lost his wallet, why would he not "deserve" help?

KSMH · « **Reply #48 on:** November 12, 2019, 08:44:43 AM »

Quote from: SSLPhD on November 12, 2019, 07:36:36 AM

I know a man who collects for a tzedakah organization for a living. I see him collecting on the streets, and he's quite comfortable with it. If he lost his wallet, why would he not "deserve" help?

Just in case you didn't understand, he loses is wallet every day.

SSLPhD · « **Reply #49 on:** November 12, 2019, 10:50:00 AM »

Quote from: KSMH on November 12, 2019, 08:44:43 AM

Just in case you didn't understand, he loses is wallet every day.

Sounded like he was speaking more generally.

chevron · « **Reply #50 on:** November 12, 2019, 11:40:04 AM »

Quote from: ejb123 on November 11, 2019, 02:38:58 PM

Sounds very similar to the time that got scammed once at Penn Station in NY almost 20 years ago. He was in from Israel and missed a flight and needed some cash to pay for his hotel near JFK. Said he was in for medical treatment in Boston through ROFEH (a tzedaka organization in Boston). Needless to say the name/number he gave me in Israel wasn't real. Should have asked to see his Teudat Zehut...

Could be the guy who scammed me

EliJelly · « **Reply #51 on:** November 12, 2019, 03:29:06 PM »

Quote from: SSLPhD on November 12, 2019, 10:50:00 AM

Sounded like he was speaking more generally.

No I wasn't, collecting money is one thing, apparently it's his job, which is fine. No one gets used to lose their wallets.

Luvisrael · « **Reply #52 on:** November 12, 2019, 03:50:43 PM »

@Dan @jj1000 I posted this info on the FB group but it got removed. Any reason?

aygart · « **Reply #53 on:** November 12, 2019, 03:57:59 PM »

Quote from: Luvisrael on November 12, 2019, 03:50:43 PM

@Dan @jj1000 I posted this info on the FB group but it got removed. Any reason?

Quote from: Dan on November 08, 2019, 08:14:32 AM

Anyone want to?

Hmmmm

Dan · « **Reply #54 on:** November 12, 2019, 03:59:37 PM »

I don't mod that group but I'll ask.

Luvisrael · « **Reply #55 on:** November 12, 2019, 04:01:22 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 12, 2019, 03:59:37 PM

I don't mod that group but I'll ask.

thanks, just trying to help people and get the word out

shapsam · « **Reply #56 on:** November 16, 2019, 07:36:31 PM »

https://twitter.com/AirlineFlyer/status/1195797800631582722

ralph · « **Reply #57 on:** November 17, 2019, 09:57:34 PM »

This is crazy!! 2 years ago this guy scared me in Boston airport and I gave him $50!!! I even saved his number he had given me in my phone! +1 (202) 617-1444
Obviously I tried calling a bunch of times and he changed his number

Yammer · « **Reply #58 on:** November 17, 2019, 10:12:37 PM »

Quote from: ralph on November 17, 2019, 09:57:34 PM

This is crazy!! 2 years ago this guy scared me in Boston airport and I gave him $50!!! I even saved his number he had given me in my phone! +1 (202) 617-1444
Obviously I tried calling a bunch of times and he changed his number

That must hurt...

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