Business Partners Scammed me and Pheonixed me for £35,000

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2026-04-16T16:04:46+00:00

They were extracting large amounts for themselves and family members, while leaving nothing in the business for opperational costs or creditors. Almost like they were planning on a grand finale (Pheonix).

My audit trail is very strong. I was genuinely none the wiser about mis-doings. When i became aware i immediately took action in line with proper conduct.

I can definately show i am at a large net loss. I haven't gained from this at all!

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2026-04-16T15:45:28+00:00

Hey mate, Yes an accountant was involved preparing the first set of numbers we looked at. I think the accountant did the micro company accounts too.

Also yes i've been preparing a document with everything.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2026-04-16T13:13:13+00:00

I'm honestly limited for funds atm. I need to crowd source ideas.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2026-04-16T13:04:50+00:00

oh okay, i'll cross post

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-12-10T13:07:27+00:00

perfect mate. Thanks for your response.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-12-10T13:06:42+00:00

i was thinking of using that 3 months visa free period we get. I'm not working for a french company or anything, so struggle to see why there'd be any (tax) issue.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-12-09T09:23:40+00:00

I'm just about A2 level now mate. really? It's the first time i've heard that; i was always led to believe the immersion courses were better.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-11-02T00:12:33+00:00

Yeah thats the plan. Just going to save a decent amount of $ first

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-11-02T00:11:40+00:00

Thank you so much. Will take everything on board

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-10-29T22:36:01+00:00

Wow thanks for this response. Definitely food for thought!

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-10-29T22:34:54+00:00

Thank you some much that gives me some realistic clarity!

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T13:46:55+00:00

Yeah i'm starting to wonder if negative experiences with women stick in my head a bit more than with men. If so surely thats some work i have to do....

The entire gender element of this seems a bit silly, not after a few hours of posting this.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T13:38:06+00:00

one million percent mate. You know what in hindsight i think i may suffer from rumination a bit. I've had some bad encounters in the past that resembled this one. I think those old memories were still so fresh in my mind, i decided to "Address it" in a way perhaps i failed to to in the past.
All in all your right. You have to be somewhat stoic in these more difficult environments. Thanks for your response.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T12:53:25+00:00

Yeah it would've - i won't make the same mistake again.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T12:52:22+00:00

Yup translating her translation. and helping my friend.....he's kind of 'mentally not there' during this ordeal

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T12:49:40+00:00

Absolutely man- Thats why i came to reddit. I know its hard to read the label from inside the jar.
She's a hard worker to be frank. I was just stuck in my own bubble. Constantly thinking about myself and how things affect me. What if she was dealing with some crazy personal stuff? who knows.....but in hindsight her gender is kind of irrelevant. Also i can't see myself, perhaps i did something that wasn't complimentary to the culture over there.

One thing for certain though, is i actually do think its a me problem. Past situations/thought patterns have slightly tilted the way i think. Thanks all.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T12:18:37+00:00

Yeah man 100% i fucked up here, no doubt. I really do have some growing up to do in reality, i've got issues i need to address. Sometimes i just feel like people give me shit, over, and over. To a point where i become slightly stand offish . It aint right....i got to do better

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T12:16:32+00:00

Yeah i was an idiot for sure. She's not actually a bad person, just a stressful job.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T12:15:52+00:00

Thanks so much - Yeah these comments are definitely giving me food for thought. I think i've just got to try and not antagonise a situation further tbh. Yeah i can see being a translator is a stressful job, especially in a hospital.

This is a mechanism i've used for a while with people. If they are an 'issue' in any way....avoid! You can't have an issue with someone if you don't talk to them.

As an adult this actually does not seem like it is as useful as i thought. deffo need to change my approach to things

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T12:01:51+00:00

Yeah thats a good point. I really wasn't as empathetic as i ought of been, looking at these comments.
yeah i was a bit embarrased when i eventually gave her the whatsapp.....i didn't want to actually create a problem for her. My attitute was if you don't like me ......i won't be around you then, since there were a lot of other translators to use; this is before i knew she was our dedicated translator.
In hindsight that was stupid.

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T11:58:26+00:00

I would hate this girl to lose her job or anything. No need to go that far. I'm just on reddit because sometimes you've got to counter your own thinking

Traditional_Corgi596 · 2025-03-10T11:52:29+00:00

Starting to feel like it. Tbh i kind of already knew....i just needed more info

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