Millions stole from colombianos in big scam!!

LastLion · #1 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 08:42 PM

http://www.nationalpost.com/news/wor...html?id=956418

I never believed or would ever put 2 cents into one of these deals , how did these colombians get scammed! Not that we aren't getting scammed right now by big bank and stockbrokers!

Sailover · #2 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 02:50 PM

I remember years ago here in Cali when there was a huge pyramid scheme running. People couldn't throw their money at it fast enough. Everyone had a 'cousin' who had made a fortune.
The something for almost nothing culture is alive and well south of the border.

Airto · #3 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 11:44 PM

Why does this sound familiar. Maybe it was an Amway spinoff gone wrong.

Sailover · #4 (**permalink**) 11-15-2008, 07:36 AM

I can remember the diagrams they used to sell these people on that scheme, and it was actually in the form of a pyramid! As usual, I was Mr. Negative for not believing in it and investing heavily.
'Oh, wait. They ran with the money? How could we know?'

The phrase 'too good to be true' doesn't seem to translate very well here. They are all just one lottery ticket away from easy street.