fishingbunny Posted January 19, 2015 #201 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Thanks for the quick update:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwing Posted September 6, 2015 #202 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Can't believe I read this forum back in March just researching Old San Juan. Finally cruise time, came down a couple days early and guess who I just happened into wondering if we spoke English? Haha, thanks CC! I didn't make a scene at all we are in town with our elderly parents and family. My DW however was incensed when I told her who he was and why I blew him off, she watched him go about a block down and approach two ladies, she took off after them, walked up listened for a second and exposed him right in front of them. He was livid, told her to "mind her own business" and took off down the street looking back the whole way. DW was pumped that she had the chance to out him, she will be on a high for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presbycruiser Posted September 6, 2015 #203 Share Posted September 6, 2015 If I meet him I will have the opportunity to practice my German. "Ach, leider kann ich kein Englisch. Ich wuensche Ihnen viel Glueck!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderingjew Posted September 7, 2015 #204 Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) Just tell him my girl friend Helen Waite has my money. if he wants the money he has to go to Helen Waite :D :D Edited September 7, 2015 by wanderingjew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekyrct Posted September 21, 2015 #205 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Just FYI, the same scam is still being played out. A guy with that same story approached my wife, toddler and myself outside the Polo store this past week . I sure am glad I read about it here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink roses Posted September 27, 2015 #206 Share Posted September 27, 2015 It is like other people have said, scams are everywhere. I do appreciate the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imgagesmom Posted October 4, 2015 #207 Share Posted October 4, 2015 You know come to think of it we had one that did this at the airport a few yes ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capncarp Posted October 6, 2015 #208 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Of course, if you want to screw _him_ over, go to an oriental market and buy Joss money (used to provide for the departed's afterlife in Buddhist belief). Take a wad of Joss money and wrap a $1 around it. Boy will he be surprised when he peels off the outer bill. If he does it too soon (in front of you) tell him it's for the good of his soul. I think it would be worth the $1 plus materials.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssteve923 Posted October 19, 2015 #209 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We ran into him last week (Oct 9, 2015) I blew him off! I was just in the process of telling our group about him when he showed up. I could not have planned it any better. Glad that I had read it here first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikkycat Posted November 21, 2015 #210 Share Posted November 21, 2015 We met him last week near the Sheraton. He didn't ask if we spoke English first, he asked "could I ask you for a little help?". He started to tell the tale of going into a not-nice area of the city and having his wallet stolen. I told my sister "this is the guy I told you about. Come on!" And pulled her away from him. Thanks for the heads up CC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted November 22, 2015 #211 Share Posted November 22, 2015 husband and I ran into him in San Juan on 11/5. My husband started to talk to him and I said no way you are the guy from cruise critic! And he just walked quickly away. LOL, thanks Cruise Critic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 24, 2015 #212 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Aww! I'm glad to hear our favorite scammer I is alive and well and it's business as usual. He must be making a decent living at it to have lasted this long. And he gets to live in beautiful, sunny San Juan, working his own hours and answering to no one (not even the police, apparently). :) This guy has been at it for so many years, I wonder why the police haven't stopped him. There are usually a fair number of officers in and around the port and Old San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladytaekwondo Posted December 3, 2015 #213 Share Posted December 3, 2015 We actually got stopped by a man in San Juan and we had read your post. I told him this scam is all over cruise critic and he was subject to US law for attempting to defraud us. He got furious and stomped away like a little baby. Thanks for posting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balconyaft Posted December 7, 2015 #214 Share Posted December 7, 2015 We were also approached by this weird guy! Thank you for posting this. He was persistent and my DH started to respond but I insisted we leave stating " that's the guy referred to on Cruise Critic!". Great info, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxnrn Posted December 8, 2015 #215 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Can't believe I read this forum back in March just researching Old San Juan. Finally cruise time, came down a couple days early and guess who I just happened into wondering if we spoke English? Haha, thanks CC! I didn't make a scene at all we are in town with our elderly parents and family. My DW however was incensed when I told her who he was and why I blew him off, she watched him go about a block down and approach two ladies, she took off after them, walked up listened for a second and exposed him right in front of them. He was livid, told her to "mind her own business" and took off down the street looking back the whole way. DW was pumped that she had the chance to out him, she will be on a high for a while! Exactly what my wife did to me. He spotted us from the bus he was riding, we were waiting for a cab at the Sizzler. He got off the bus and started telling us his story, and I immediately said we didn't have any money. My wife and daughter were furious that I blew him off. However, they were more furious with me when I showed them the thread here on Cruise Critic. From then on I have to tell them everything I know about the places we travel to :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikkycat Posted December 8, 2015 #216 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Next person who "meets" him should take his picture and post it here. Would that be allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekrider520 Posted December 8, 2015 #217 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Next person who "meets" him should take his picture and post it here. Would that be allowed? Have a look back in the thread - I posted a picture of him. Picture an older version of the actor Ryan Stiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackt Posted December 19, 2015 #218 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Saw him today in the ferry terminal. Charming, and dressed like a tourist: yellow polo and khakis. I can see how people would believe him. He gave his speech to a couple in line behind us. The husband pulled out some cash while the wife was nudging him not to, so I said, "you're all over the Internet! Your dad has been getting mugged for years and years!" He insisted I had him confused for someone else, and I told him, "not according to Cruise Critic." He said again that I was confused, but slunk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Charlie Posted December 19, 2015 #219 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Have a look back in the thread - I posted a picture of him. Picture an older version of the actor Ryan Stiles. Click Here for anyone that wants a link back to trekrider's pic post. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandn10 Posted December 20, 2015 #220 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Hahahaha we met him on Wednesday. I stopped him in the middle of his speech and said "your all over the Internet, everyone talks about you". He took off running lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallyho8 Posted December 21, 2015 #221 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Next time I meet him I think I am going to tell him "Sure, I'll help you out. Follow me to the police station where we can file a report". See how quick he disappears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrikerry Posted December 24, 2015 #222 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Have a look back in the thread - I posted a picture of him. Picture an older version of the actor Ryan Stiles. Your picture is spot on! We were approached by him after our cruise on Sunday December 13th. It was around 9pm. We were walking past Senor Frogs on the way back to Sheraton Old San Juan. He was a little more aggressive than I expected, he actually hollered at us to get us to stop. It only took about 3 seconds and I realized who he was because of CC. Thanks to all who have posted. I have a rather twisted sense of humor so I had to let him give his speech (ok , I felt a little famous because we were targeted -lol). So once he finished, I quickky said no and we turned to walk away. He told us we should be ashamed of ourselves and I told him he should come up with a new story because his scam is all over the internet. He shut up and walked away.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2travel4 Posted March 5, 2016 #223 Share Posted March 5, 2016 He is still active! Thanks to CC I was aware and quickly shut him down! Approached today around noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 6, 2016 #224 Share Posted March 6, 2016 He has been at this for so long. I can't figure out why the police don't stop him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 6, 2016 #225 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thank you for your post. Always a reminder to be careful in port. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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