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OMYWORD! Did I Say That?: Paris Apartment Scam

  • RhodesTer · 1 year ago
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  • RhodesTer · 1 year ago
    Excellent stories ALWAYS include maidens in distress, little old widows and scoundrels who rip off either one. Glad to hear of the outcome, Brooke seems to be well off now. YAY!
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  • Karen ^..^ · 1 year ago
    So sad that scams are so prevalent that your niece was taken in. Has there been any progress on finding the person responsible?

    I know, it is probably futile.

    I am glad things have worked out for Brooke, and she is staying with the darling little widow. I hope this hasn't soured her experience on Paris at all.

    Veterinary school, how wonderful! Much success to her.

    Great post, beautifully written as always.
  • Karen ^..^ · 1 year ago
    Oops, sorry, I meant your friend's niece. Silly me...
  • Deb on the Rocks · 1 year ago
    Bastards. I love how he/she writes about picking her up at the airport to "save her the stress."

    Tough lesson to learn. Glad she landed on her feet.
  • OlgaTTB · 1 year ago
    Well when I come to Paris, I'm just staying with you & avoiding all the scam artists! Glad this story has a happy ending! :)
  • Hungry Mother · 1 year ago
    Yes, there are good people as well as bad. It depends on the situation as to which type predominate. Some scams are simple rip-offs, but those like the one that you describe are earth-shattering for the victim.
  • DrowseyMonkey · 1 year ago
    Sheesh! I just don't get how people can sleep at night ... obviously no conscience what so ever. Glad it worked out tho.
  • The Rev. · 1 year ago
    Despicable! Few things are more aggravating than being duped by scammers / ID thieves. It's such a hopeless feeling...

    Glad it's working out (somewhat ,at least)

    As they say, it could always be worse (how trite of me!)
  • TonyMnLA · 1 year ago
    I'm glad it all worked out.

    When Brooke moves out can I move in?
  • lori · 1 year ago
    I'm so glad it worked out for her. I am sickened by these predators on the Web. I wish we could hunt them down like the dogs they are and give them a little rough justice.
  • kayla · 1 year ago
    Hi!
    to the WRITER of this blog, please PLEASE email me at littlemiss781@hotmail.com
    REALLY IMPORTANT!!! I don't wanna say why because it can blow my cover lol but Brooke will be thankful!!!!
  • kayla · 1 year ago
    P.S:
    You will never know how Thankful I am that you posted this blog..and the email. You just saved me thousands.
  • mariamcmahon · 2 months ago
    I strongly recommend a lovely and peaceful B&B next to Notre Dame and the Seine River... so charming and restful! please, visit Private Homes who publishes it http://www.private-homes.com/paris

    Maria Mc Mahon.
  • Omyword! · 2 months ago
    Thanks for the link and useful info, Maria.