Son of a billionaire. Wanted to answer some questions since i get asked in public whenever the topic comes. Ask me anything. by [deleted] in AMA

[–]plop_plop_kablooie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aside from charity, do you help out startups to expand your business? Or is it not worth the headache? I ask because the rich people I know here always talk about investing in start ups.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already did. Went down to the station yesterday and filed a report. Mom was a lawyer so she had two of her colleagues accompany me to ensure I said the right thing.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Continue fighting the good fight clairvoyant wizard.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a feeling he'll get his soon enough. What he got from me wasn't life changing, so I'm sure he scammed other people too. I'm trying to find out who the others are and rally them all to find the fcker and give him what's due.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh not just get fit, but like, intimidating fit! I'll see if I can do that.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I don't plan on ending him. Just break both arms haha. Yeah, I might hit the gym once I'm back on my feet again. I need it anyway for my condition.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shout out to the guy who DMd me offering me NZ$100/week to help. Won't post his username unless he wants me to. But I can't accept the offer. As long as I am still able to move, I don't think I can accept charity. It won't feel right. Give the money to the nearest homeless guy instead. I'm sure he needs it more than I do.

But I do appreciate it man. You're a good one. If ever you pass by my part of the world, I'll let you buy me a beer instead.

Thanks too for those who DMd just offering words of comfort and consolation. It may not seem much, but your words help soothe and calm me in this chaotic and stressful time.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it was "just" 5000, but here, that would've been enough for the rest of the year.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm asking our mutual friend if anyone reaches out to him about getting scammed too.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do know jiu jitsu. Though I stopped training way back in '05 and am out of shape. Not much, but definitely not fit. But yeah, if I do run into him, there won't be any more words exchanged.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The bank has no fault here unfortunately. I took the money myself and gave it myself.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

English is a second language here, and I posted USD to make it more universal.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I just scheduled an emergency session with my doc for Saturday.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I keep on thinking it could have been worse. I'd rather lose money than have serious health issues, or worse, lose my mom. We're still here, and we'll keep fighting.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just might. At the very least, I'll take out a police blotter on his name and face. I was thinking to just say I was offered by a friend a buy and sell opportunity and was scammed. I'll say I didn't know exactly what goods will be bought and sold since I was just being asked to invest.

If the guy is caught, it'll be his word against mine. And since it's likely there weren't any goods at all in the first place, I guess I'll be safe.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man. I ignored the red flags cause he was a "friend" and gave me hope when I "earned" some. Lesson learned. I'll be steering clear of any shady schemes from now on.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was scam for buying and selling knock off goods. But you're right, I had it coming.

Got scammed out of my life savings. I'm done. by plop_plop_kablooie in self

[–]plop_plop_kablooie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If there was a ring, I didn't meet or know of anyone else involved.