Thier still at it.....another jewellery scam!

noflylist · Apr 25th, 2007, 04:42

So Nigerian Mugus have their Jaipur counterparts to compete with! World is so competitive these days

old india hand · Apr 25th, 2007, 10:11

With the theme of would an aspiring travel novelist troll their ideas through indiamike and is $15000 too high because it invites blowback:

Our heroine of the novelette 'Dumb Blonde goes to India' (part of the hugely successful Dumb Blonde went everywhere series) and after numerous episodes of steamy adventure in exotic locations - is lured into crime.
However as our heroine was led into bogus transactions, into transactions that never existed, she is freed from those nasty long arms of the law, and accompanied by the resolute Inspector Patel makes a triumphant return to that den of thieves known as Jaipur. Monies are mostly recovered (Inspector Patel and others have expenses), the gem shop proprietor is prosecuted and loses his mercantile account.

Unfortunately due to a horrid fall from an elephant our heroine is air-ambulanced home.

So it goes.

Nick-H · Apr 25th, 2007, 11:22

crystal · Apr 26th, 2007, 09:07

Thankyou,
I really appreciate all your feedback and the many views that have been offered.Taking all this into account I have decided there is very little I can do.Obviously ive learned a lot(an understatement!!) through this experience and there is no one to blame but myself.
I will be returning to India soon,but I will leave this matter behind me.I feel there is too much risk to raise this issue with the police,as one member wrote I would be handing my self in!
Just to clear up an issue,I didnt loose my airline ticket I used the return ticket to get home,I was including the ticket in the money I have lost as I will need to purchase another to go back.
I guess this all seems a little "Too far fetched" for some to believe,which I can understand because I cant believe I did it either!Unfortunatly it is true.
Thanks again,if I do have a change of heart and decide to take this further I will let you guys know how I went.

PeakXV · Apr 26th, 2007, 09:13

Feel free to use the IndiaMike resources for your upcoming trip preparation ..... and definitely share with us the more positive experiences of your past India travel!?

Nick-H · Apr 26th, 2007, 10:50

Well, thanks for taking some of our cynicism so well: it can't help to have your nose rubbed in it.

We look forward to hearing more happy stuff about you and India in the future

capt_mahajan · Apr 26th, 2007, 11:40

Confused about the ticket.. a lost ticket can be reissued and used...

Or maybe crystal does not want to use that flight now...

kiranlal · Apr 26th, 2007, 13:04

you are allways wiser than yesterday

welcome back

Dr. Gajaprishthakara · Apr 26th, 2007, 14:14

hang on a minute...what happened to the concern that you had been reported in india and that you were worried that you would be detained if you returned??? this was a major factor initially and was not dealt with (and could not be dealt with) by posters here. hmmm the smell is returning.

PeakXV · Apr 26th, 2007, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Gajaprishthakara

hang on a minute...what happened to the concern that you had been reported in india and that you were worried that you would be detained if you returned??? this was a major factor initially and was not dealt with (and could not be dealt with) by posters here. hmmm the smell is returning.

I think it is "She" who is returning to India ..... not the avatar - Crystal. Why would Crystal go back to India so soon after taking such a major fleecing ...... certainly not for their flaccid Chocolate Ice Cream .......

machadinha · Apr 27th, 2007, 02:37

Im also still confused by the original message of

Quote:

and my own airline ticket was used so that it would not raise suspision at indian customs,yeah right!!

Whatever, kudos to you Crystal wherever you go. & Watch out with them friendly exotic good-looking youngsters

noflylist · Apr 27th, 2007, 03:13

crystal · Apr 27th, 2007, 06:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Gajaprishthakara

hang on a minute...what happened to the concern that you had been reported in india and that you were worried that you would be detained if you returned??? this was a major factor initially and was not dealt with (and could not be dealt with) by posters here. hmmm the smell is returning.

Very good point,I have given it some thought but as you know it is a very messy situation.Informing the Indian Consulate of what I have done could result in banning me from India forever!!
Something I do not want to happen.
These scammers have not spoken one word of truth,so I dont believe I am in any trouble.

machadinha · Apr 27th, 2007, 07:24

Another thought then, assuming that we're quite possibly speaking about a box of marbles in the first place which was never sent anyway, you might well have a case.

It's up to you, don't think any of us can help you further.

sirensongs · Apr 27th, 2007, 16:28

Crystal, the next time anyone approaches you with such a good offer, consult us here at IM first. That's why we're here! "We are your good friend." :-)

Apr 25th, 2007, 11:22	#63
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	... __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Apr 26th, 2007, 09:07	#64
crystal crystal Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: australia Posts: 4	To all the members Thankyou, I really appreciate all your feedback and the many views that have been offered.Taking all this into account I have decided there is very little I can do.Obviously ive learned a lot(an understatement!!) through this experience and there is no one to blame but myself. I will be returning to India soon,but I will leave this matter behind me.I feel there is too much risk to raise this issue with the police,as one member wrote I would be handing my self in! Just to clear up an issue,I didnt loose my airline ticket I used the return ticket to get home,I was including the ticket in the money I have lost as I will need to purchase another to go back. I guess this all seems a little "Too far fetched" for some to believe,which I can understand because I cant believe I did it either!Unfortunatly it is true. Thanks again,if I do have a change of heart and decide to take this further I will let you guys know how I went.

Apr 26th, 2007, 09:13	#65
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,401	Feel free to use the IndiaMike resources for your upcoming trip preparation ..... and definitely share with us the more positive experiences of your past India travel!? __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Apr 26th, 2007, 10:50	#66
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,792	Crystal Came Back! Well, thanks for taking some of our cynicism so well: it can't help to have your nose rubbed in it. We look forward to hearing more happy stuff about you and India in the future

Apr 26th, 2007, 13:04	#68
kiranlal The only one of its kind Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Trivandrum,Kerala,India,Malaysia,Singapore Posts: 522	welcome back you are allways wiser than yesterday welcome back __________________ A big world and small people

Apr 25th, 2007, 04:42	#61
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840	So Nigerian Mugus have their Jaipur counterparts to compete with! World is so competitive these days

Apr 25th, 2007, 10:11	#62
old india hand Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 106	With the theme of would an aspiring travel novelist troll their ideas through indiamike and is $15000 too high because it invites blowback: Our heroine of the novelette 'Dumb Blonde goes to India' (part of the hugely successful Dumb Blonde went everywhere series) and after numerous episodes of steamy adventure in exotic locations - is lured into crime. However as our heroine was led into bogus transactions, into transactions that never existed, she is freed from those nasty long arms of the law, and accompanied by the resolute Inspector Patel makes a triumphant return to that den of thieves known as Jaipur. Monies are mostly recovered (Inspector Patel and others have expenses), the gem shop proprietor is prosecuted and loses his mercantile account. Unfortunately due to a horrid fall from an elephant our heroine is air-ambulanced home. So it goes.

Apr 26th, 2007, 11:40	#67
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,602	Confused about the ticket.. a lost ticket can be reissued and used... Or maybe crystal does not want to use that flight now...

Apr 26th, 2007, 14:14	#69
Dr. Gajaprishthakara Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Cairo, South India Posts: 360	hang on a minute...what happened to the concern that you had been reported in india and that you were worried that you would be detained if you returned??? this was a major factor initially and was not dealt with (and could not be dealt with) by posters here. hmmm the smell is returning.

Apr 27th, 2007, 03:13	#72
noflylist Account Closed on User's Request Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 840

Apr 27th, 2007, 07:24	#74
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 11,153	Another thought then, assuming that we're quite possibly speaking about a box of marbles in the first place which was never sent anyway, you might well have a case. It's up to you, don't think any of us can help you further.

Apr 27th, 2007, 16:28	#75
sirensongs Eeny meeny mango Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: All India Permit (somewhere between Delhi & Dharamsala) Posts: 1,213	Crystal, the next time anyone approaches you with such a good offer, consult us here at IM first. That's why we're here! "We are your good friend." :-) __________________ *"Why do people go to India to find themselves? India is where you go to lose* yourself."** Feringhee: The India Diaries

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