reader Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Most of us are agreeable to help another visitor who appears to be confused. That's what thieves are counting on. They may stop you with an innocent question but conversation will quickly turn to currencies or how to exchange them. I was approached not that long ago on Surawong at the entrance to Soi Thaniya by a man inquiring at first about the location of a hospital. As soon as he started talking about exchanging money, I sensed where it was going and walked away. This article describes events that took place in front of entrance to Ibis Hotel on Silom and on Sukhumvit Soi 20.. From Khaosod English On September 22, police officers from Thung Mahamek Police Station in Bangkok arrested Mr. Saber, a 41-year-old Iranian national, on charges of “theft at night” under a warrant issued by the South Bangkok Criminal Court. The arrest took place at Marvin Suites Hotel, Soi Sathorn 11, Yannawa Subdistrict, Sathorn District, Bangkok. The arrest follows an incident on September 15 when a female Russian tourist reported that she had been robbed in front of the Ibis Hotel on Silom Road. A foreign man had approached her, asking to see the money in her purse. When she opened it, he grabbed the money and immediately fled. Detectives from Thung Mahamek Police Station investigated by reviewing CCTV footage and identified the suspect as an Iranian national. They then obtained an arrest warrant from the court. During questioning, the suspect admitted to the crime, stating that he took the money only for daily expenses. However, officers will continue the investigation as the behavior is similar to a previous case where an Iranian suspect asked to see a Chinese tourist’s money before snatching it as well. On September 17, Thonglor Police Station officers arrested Mr. Mohammad, 29, and Ms. Ali, 41, both Iranian nationals, in front of a condominium in Yanawa subdistrict, Sathorn district, Bangkok. They were suspected of stealing from a Chinese tourist. Police investigation revealed that the pair approached Chinese tourists standing in front of a hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 20, pretending to be friendly. They engaged in conversation about currency exchange and asked to see the tourist’s cash. After returning the money, some was missing. The Chinese tourists later discovered that 10,000 baht had disappeared and filed a report at Thonglor Police Station. Continues with photos and video https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/crime-crime/2024/09/22/iranian-man-nabbed-for-snatching-russian-tourists-cash-in-bangkok/ TMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Why would you show anyone your money in the wallet?😳 Seems a bit strange 🤔 A bit like the Indian guy who wanted to "bless" my wallet once in Pattaya 😂 How do these scammers find such stupid people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelingguy Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 This was a common scam in Europe. It may still be. The people who would approach you would say they’re with the tourist police. They would say that they want to inspect the money in your wallet to make sure there are no counterfeits. Just walk away. I think it would be a little difficult for an Iranian National to convince anybody in Bangkok that he is a police officer. reader, TMax and vinapu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 8 hours ago, Olddaddy said: How do these scammers find such stupid people? so did your wallet feel any lighter after he blessed it 🧐 reader, unicorn and TMax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unicorn Posted October 2 Members Share Posted October 2 On 9/22/2024 at 11:23 AM, reader said: ...A foreign man had approached her, asking to see the money in her purse. When she opened it, he grabbed the money and immediately fled... With targets this easy, maybe we won't have to worry about pickpockets in the future? Why bother pickpocketing when you can just ask and have people show you their money? TMax, reader and KeepItReal 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMax Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 I was approached by another foreigner at Sala Daeng BTS early one morning (many years ago now), no idea why he singled me out but he had that scammer look about him (he had a heated phone conversation that everyone could clearly hear just prior) so as he approached I just told him to go away and that I wasn't interested. Prick did follow me for a while before thankfully losing interest or finally waking up to the fact that I wasn't interested in him or his trouble. In Manila they used to have immigration police impersonators cruising the streets in Ermita looking for foreigners to extort money from. They would ask to see your passport and visa then try to bullshit and say it wasn't in order and you would have to pay some ridiculous fine at the immigration office or pay a "not so big on the spot fine", amazed at just how many fell for it too. reader and floridarob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 6 hours ago, TMax said: I was approached by another foreigner at Sala Daeng BTS early one morning (many years ago now), no idea why he singled me out but he had that scammer look about him (he had a heated phone conversation that everyone could clearly hear just prior) so as he approached I just told him to go away and that I wasn't interested. Prick did follow me for a while before thankfully losing interest or finally waking up to the fact that I wasn't interested in him or his trouble. In Manila they used to have immigration police impersonators cruising the streets in Ermita looking for foreigners to extort money from. They would ask to see your passport and visa then try to bullshit and say it wasn't in order and you would have to pay some ridiculous fine at the immigration office or pay a "not so big on the spot fine", amazed at just how many fell for it too. Sometimes it can be interesting. I was approached, years ago, near Grand Central Station in NY. Fairly well dressed guy, with English accent. As I am English, he may have heard me speak. I got a very well crafted tale of woe, I am a doctor, lost my wallet, etc. He would give me no of hospital to ring etc. I was sure it was a scam, but very impressive. We talked for 10 mins. Eventually, I said that I did not believe him, but I would give him $10, as I thought his performance was so good. He went away happy! Ruthrieston, TMax, floridarob and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vinapu Posted October 3 Popular Post Share Posted October 3 3 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Eventually, I said that I did not believe him, but I would give him $10, as I thought his performance was so good. He went away happy! good idea, you rewarded his for an impressive street performance. In unsophisticated attempt of scam I was once approached on 2nd Road in Pattaya by farang claiming he is hungry , has no money because girl he took from stole all his money. I was equally straightforward and told him ' I'm chasing boys , you are making wrong choices" or something to this effect. To which his response was equally sophisticated " fuck you fucking fag ". Mine was poetic as well " but my money is not stolen" bkkmfj2648, TMax, Latbear4blk and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post reader Posted October 3 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 3 When approached by anyone with a yarn, I always glance at their feet. Truly down and out guys aren't wearing new Nikes. tm_nyc, BjornAgain, bkkmfj2648 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olddaddy Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 I go into a long story on how sympathetic I am, and then they listen attentively and at the last minute I hit them with...."I will help you for a blowjob!!! The shocked look on their faces 😲 dscrtsldnbi, vinapu and numerito 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 4 hours ago, Olddaddy said: I go into a long story on how sympathetic I am, and then they listen attentively and at the last minute I hit them with...."I will help you for a blowjob!!! The shocked look on their faces 😲 Well did you give them the blowjob? TMax, dscrtsldnbi, Olddaddy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted October 4 Share Posted October 4 7 hours ago, Olddaddy said: I go into a long story on how sympathetic I am, and then they listen attentively and at the last minute I hit them with...."I will help you for a blowjob!!! The shocked look on their faces 😲 Sometimes, does it work? dscrtsldnbi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 On 10/4/2024 at 5:34 AM, Olddaddy said: I go into a long story on how sympathetic I am, and then they listen attentively and at the last minute I hit them with...."I will help you for a blowjob!!! The shocked look on their faces 😲 you are licenced sadist reader 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
