Showing posts with label scams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scams. Show all posts

9.29.2009

Veggie Scam (Solved)

Yesterday, the culprits of the veggie scam returned. The details are unclear but apparently they didnt make it to their condo on Sanya beach. Ironically those that returned claimed to have nothing to do with the company but then proceeded to refund everyone's money. It seems that the news report we were in helped raise awareness and must of put enough pressure on the police to figure out who was responsible. I hope these culprits understood our double checking of each 100 RMB bill to make sure they weren't fake. You can fool us once with your elaborate vegetable scheme but don't plan on us falling for it twice.

9.17.2009

The Veggie Scam

Vegetables are supposed to be good for you but beware of those that try to sell them to you. Across from the coffee shop there was a vegetable store that open a few months back. Apparently, they sell prepaid cards and after a few months they run away with a fist full of cash leaving a wake of angry customers, perplexed suppliers, and confused employees. I say apparently since when they left they didn't leave a note on the door as to how their scam operates. We were interviewed by the local news and they informed us that this company had a few branches around the city and that all of them were abandoned. Just to be safe we added some extra locks to their doors to prevent any late night return for goods and products. The reporter was amused that a foreigner was playing such an active role in this.

Its no wonder you can never trust anyone... vegetables included.