Musings from the Merse
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Hotelier conned out of £1000
Police issue scam warningis a headline in the e-edition of the Berwickshire News on a VDU near you.
The story continues:
Wanna Buy a couple of Vans
A LOCAL hotelier has been conned out of £1000 after he handed over the cash to a man claiming to be a customer - only for the money never to be returned.
The hotel - which is believed to be in Berwickshire - received a phone call from the supposed customer who said he needed the money to buy two vans.
The money was sent by taxi to the Strathclyde area but the man, who had knowledge of the local area, has not been in contact since with no sign of the £1000.
Police are warning that similar scams where a 'cold caller' persuades someone to hand over money has happened before and they have warned the public not to give out bank details or hand out money to people they do not know.
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What bad luck. Had the money not been sent by taxi but on the 32 Bus it would not have gone astray I am sure.
I am actually in need of some readies at the moment to support two houses. Anyone would like to send me a grand (Eurostar will do nicely) I should be very grateful and look after the cash carefully, Trust me.
Police issue scam warningis a headline in the e-edition of the Berwickshire News on a VDU near you.
The story continues:
Wanna Buy a couple of Vans
A LOCAL hotelier has been conned out of £1000 after he handed over the cash to a man claiming to be a customer - only for the money never to be returned.
The hotel - which is believed to be in Berwickshire - received a phone call from the supposed customer who said he needed the money to buy two vans.
The money was sent by taxi to the Strathclyde area but the man, who had knowledge of the local area, has not been in contact since with no sign of the £1000.
Police are warning that similar scams where a 'cold caller' persuades someone to hand over money has happened before and they have warned the public not to give out bank details or hand out money to people they do not know.
er
What bad luck. Had the money not been sent by taxi but on the 32 Bus it would not have gone astray I am sure.
I am actually in need of some readies at the moment to support two houses. Anyone would like to send me a grand (Eurostar will do nicely) I should be very grateful and look after the cash carefully, Trust me.
Labels: Border Scams, Cash by taxi
Comments:
We just had to read that story twice in the Berwickshire to make sure that we had not missed anything. It's probably the most stupid story of the year!
. But imagine the conversation:
Caller: I am one of your customers. Booked for the night. But have'nt any transport
Credulous Innkeeper: Can I help?
C: I could buy a couple of vans. One for me and one for the wife and the luggage.
CI Good idea.
C: But I need a thousand quid' minimum.
CI Of course. I'll send you a cheque
C But I am booked in for tonight. Send cash please now
CI Of course. Last bus to Strathclyde wea last Friday. I'll send it in Fifes Taxi
C Thanks. To the Rabbi's Rest please. Public Bar
CI On its way
Caller: I am one of your customers. Booked for the night. But have'nt any transport
Credulous Innkeeper: Can I help?
C: I could buy a couple of vans. One for me and one for the wife and the luggage.
CI Good idea.
C: But I need a thousand quid' minimum.
CI Of course. I'll send you a cheque
C But I am booked in for tonight. Send cash please now
CI Of course. Last bus to Strathclyde wea last Friday. I'll send it in Fifes Taxi
C Thanks. To the Rabbi's Rest please. Public Bar
CI On its way
Anyone gormless enough to fall for that ought to be relieved of the ability to run a bath never mind a hotel.
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