I AM CLUELESS
Jan 1st 2009 | 3:27 am
#406
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,174
From: near Colmenar, Prov de Malaga
Re: I AM CLUELESS
Ok so shall I email the newsdesk at the BBC either (a) to allow confirmation of how genuine the offer really is (b) lure some benefactor to get OP home, or (c) expose the (whisper it) scam?
It occurs I would also need to pm the OP to allow him/her the opportunity to be available for interview.....................
It occurs I would also need to pm the OP to allow him/her the opportunity to be available for interview.....................
Jan 1st 2009 | 5:51 am
#407
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,058
From: Milwaukie, Oregon
Re: I AM CLUELESS
As has been said before the UK Embassy has the means to get the guy home. They have the ability to lend the money or buy the ticket, the guys passport is taken an emergency travel document issued and he doesn't get another passport until the loan is repaid. Seen people arriving at Heathrow in similar circumstances quite a few times.
Part of the reason why the UK tax payers pay for Embassy staff around the world, to provide assistance in times of desperate need.
Part of the reason why the UK tax payers pay for Embassy staff around the world, to provide assistance in times of desperate need.
Jan 1st 2009 | 5:51 am
#408
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 30,102
Re: I AM CLUELESS
there is nothing wrong with a little humanity.
no offense mate but with 45 posts........ we don't know you,
how about we send some money to Ray instead.
a) he's old and got nothing better to do
b) he's a pitbull and will make sure it's not a scam
c) if it is a scam he'll refund everyone.
I think that's a much fairer proposition than to send you money no?
no offense mate but with 45 posts........ we don't know you,
how about we send some money to Ray instead.
a) he's old and got nothing better to do
b) he's a pitbull and will make sure it's not a scam
c) if it is a scam he'll refund everyone.
I think that's a much fairer proposition than to send you money no?
Jan 1st 2009 | 10:39 am
#415
Lapine Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 21,691
From: Austin, Texas in my own little world
Re: I AM CLUELESS
He's already got two jobs what with the busking.
Jan 1st 2009 | 10:47 am
#417
Concierge
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 47,663
Re: I AM CLUELESS
Why the heck would I send money to cindy to buy this bloke an airline ticket. He's dumb enough to be in the fix he's in, then let him sit on a street corner and beg for change or get another under the table job and earn his money for the ticket while sleeping in shelters during the night.
Ain't fair to ask us to donate to some idiot who ****ed up financially while ****ing up his girlfriend on his visit to the US.
Jan 1st 2009 | 10:48 am
#418
SUPER MODERATOR
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 89,088
Re: I AM CLUELESS
I realised that's what you meant before I posted my previous post...therefore I still standby what I said. Deedee offered to get him a ticket for just over $100...surely he could raise that amount without too much difficulty...even if it meant a little cash in hand work. I don't think people should be asked to donate money by a relatively new member for an unknown person. Like I said before if you wish to pay for his ticket fine...but I don't think you should ask others to do so.
Last edited by Jerseygirl; Jan 1st 2009 at 10:51 am.
Jan 1st 2009 | 11:33 am
#419
Banned
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 18,402
From: Santa Monica,CA from Birmingham, UK
Re: I AM CLUELESS
You are presuming too much....no apology offered.
I realised that's what you meant before I posted my previous post...therefore I still standby what I said. Deedee offered to get him a ticket for just over $100...surely he could raise that amount without too much difficulty...even if it meant a little cash in hand work. I don't think people should be asked to donate money by a relatively new member for an unknown person. Like I said before if you wish to pay for his ticket fine...but I don't think you should ask others to do so.
I realised that's what you meant before I posted my previous post...therefore I still standby what I said. Deedee offered to get him a ticket for just over $100...surely he could raise that amount without too much difficulty...even if it meant a little cash in hand work. I don't think people should be asked to donate money by a relatively new member for an unknown person. Like I said before if you wish to pay for his ticket fine...but I don't think you should ask others to do so.
That's my mind made up......................... I'm in for $5
Go on make it $50.
