A lesson I learned 25 years ago in Bali, that applies to most places in the world is that you should "assume nothing and trust no one"until they provide you with verifiable references from reputable people or are referred to you by other friends.
Scammers have been utilizing the internet to pull off some pretty slick scams lately.
Several months ago, I noticed a complaint on our Google website page about us taking money from a client for a deposit and not refunding it.
Upon further inspection, we discovered that someone had used our company name to advertise that our villas for rent at a very low market price and that people would have to send a deposit to confirm.
It appears that these same types of people are utilizing Facebook Marketplace to trick trusting buyers into making the same kind of deposits.
I am embarrassed to say that I was personally taken by one of these fraudulent people this week.
I am embarrassed to say that I was personally taken by one of these fraudulent people this week.
Here’s an example of what you want to be careful of on the internet:
I wanted to buy some Daikan air conditioners that were selling at a little bit below normal market price.
I contacted the seller and told them that providing I could see the units and that they were of the years and manufactured location that I wanted, I would buy them.
He agreed to deliver them the next day, and installation was included.
Although I didn’t need installation because I have my own AC staff, I went ahead with it anyways.
Everything was set for delivery the next morning with no prepayment.
But then he called back and said he would like a small deposit for the materials he needs to buy to install the air conditioners.
At that point, I went into his profile and checked out his company.
At that point, I went into his profile and checked out his company.
I saw that it had good testimonials and was a valid company.
Therefore, I felt comfortable sending a small amount of money, which was no more than 600,000 IDR (around $USD 40).
I told him I would have my wife transfer the funds. She made the transfer while we were on the road, and for some reason, it appeared to go through.
But we had a call soon thereafter that the funds did not arrive.
So we made another transfer assuming there was an internet connection problem, etc.
Finally, it went through, and we assumed that the seller would fulfill his promise to buy the material and arrive the next morning with the units.
The next morning, he did not arrive.
The next morning, he did not arrive.
We tried to contact him, but his WhatsApp line was off. His name is Faisal. and his phone number is +62 858-8581-4142
It was then that I realized I had broken my own rule of "assuming nothing and trusting no one".
The funds went to his bank account, which had a completely different name than the owner of the company he showed on his Facebook profile.
I had my staff go over and check out the company, and it turns out this person was a fraud.
I had my staff go over and check out the company, and it turns out this person was a fraud.
Anyways, it was a small amount of money but a lesson well learned.
And I’m just wondering how many more people this person has taken for all sorts of products - perhaps furniture, deposits for villa rentals, etcetera.
The bottom line is: don’t transfer any money to anybody until you receive the product or service.
The bottom line is: don’t transfer any money to anybody until you receive the product or service.
I think banks need to get involved in cutting down on this type of fraud by prosecuting people because the money did go into a bank account and the person immediately took it out electronically.
By the way, one telltale sign of a scam is when after there’s commitment to transfer money, the seller becomes frantic or sometimes aggressive about receiving it.
By the way, one telltale sign of a scam is when after there’s commitment to transfer money, the seller becomes frantic or sometimes aggressive about receiving it.
Another telltale sign is if something looks too good to be true - if something is selling for 20%, 30%, or 50% below what everybody else is selling it for - it’s probably a scam.
I hope that by sharing my experience in this blog post, others will be able to avoid falling for similar scams."
I hope that by sharing my experience in this blog post, others will be able to avoid falling for similar scams."
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Make an appointment to inspect these Apartments, Villas and Estates or ask for a video inspection by email or WhatsApp.
For information or inspection in English contact the President Lawrence by Telephone or Whatsapp at +628123814014.
For information or inspection in Bahasa Indonesia contact the President’s Spouse and Licensed Indonesian Notaris Azizah at +62 811-3864-993 or the English and Indonesian Sales Staff at +62-361-284069Email at sales@balirealestatebrokers.com
ABOUT US:
AWARD WINNING STAFF & MANAGEMENT:
Our Apartments, Villas & Estates are managed by PT. BALI AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLES INTERNATIONAL, a prestigious 21-year-old Bali Company owned and operated by a 25-year Canadian resident and his Indonesian Spouse who is a licensed notary.
Their “Hall of Fame” award is normally only provided to the best 2% of the hotels and villas in the world, making it a truly unique and luxurious accommodation.
For over Two Decades, they have provided quality concierge, engineering, gardening, and pool maintenance, plus sales, marketing, and management service.
With clients all over the globe singing their praises, they are indisputably one of Asia’s most renowned travel and real estate investment experts.
Keep up to date with the latest news and views on Bali and the world, all while reveling in their exceptional offering of the Best Bali Real Estate Blogs & Facebook Posts.
For more information on this exquisite property, schedule an inspection or request further information today by contacting us.
Tel. Office: 62-361-284069
Fax: 62-361-270143
Mobile: Or WhatsApp: English Language: 62-8123814014
Bahasa Indonesia: 62-8113864993
Email: sales@bestbalirealestate.
Head Office: Jl. Karangsari # 5, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia, 80228
Our Apartments, Villas & Estates are managed by PT. BALI AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLES INTERNATIONAL, a prestigious 21-year-old Bali Company owned and operated by a 25-year Canadian resident and his Indonesian Spouse who is a licensed notary.
They were awarded the highest accolade from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest online travel agency.
Their “Hall of Fame” award is normally only provided to the best 2% of the hotels and villas in the world, making it a truly unique and luxurious accommodation.
For over Two Decades, they have provided quality concierge, engineering, gardening, and pool maintenance, plus sales, marketing, and management service.
With clients all over the globe singing their praises, they are indisputably one of Asia’s most renowned travel and real estate investment experts.
Keep up to date with the latest news and views on Bali and the world, all while reveling in their exceptional offering of the Best Bali Real Estate Blogs & Facebook Posts.
For more information on this exquisite property, schedule an inspection or request further information today by contacting us.
Tel. Office: 62-361-284069
Fax: 62-361-270143
Mobile: Or WhatsApp: English Language: 62-8123814014
Bahasa Indonesia: 62-8113864993
Email: sales@bestbalirealestate.
Head Office: Jl. Karangsari # 5, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia, 80228
English, Lawrence at +62 812- 3814 -014 Bahasa Indonesia, Azizah at +62 811-3864-993
Or simply reply to this email lawrencebmjb@gmail.com
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