Exential Group and EK CC
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From: N/A
Its just a tragic case. Some of the people even got lawyers to help them get their money back and these lawyers do not turn up for the court hearings. Making this hopeless situation even worse for these people. 
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From: Al Ain
Feel bad for those who have lost so much money though...
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From: london
Naivety or otherwise, the people who lost savings or were plunged into debt are human beings, just like you or I. To say they should have known better (if its too good to be true, etc...) is one thing - but for you to say you find it "extremely funny" is repugnant and vile.
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From: Post-Pit and Lovin' It.
Oh please. Seeing greedy people pay for their greed IS pretty funny. The people who are amused at this entirely predictable outcome are the same ones who tried to explain to these geniuses that it was a pyramid scheme, and were then basically ignored while visions of quick money danced in people's heads. Those of us that made money the old-fashioned "get-rich-slow" way aren't about to shed tears for those who tried to take shortcuts.
Greed makes people believe what they want to be true, no matter how many warnings they are given. Anyone who actually thought 10%/month returns were legitimate based on "other people are doing it" or the sage advice of their fellow CC, deserves to lose their money. Either people are too stupid to remember to breathe, or deep down they really knew that it was too good to be true but just hoped it would last long enough for them to make their own pile on the backs of those who followed them. That to me is "repugnant and vile".
Hey, education is expensive sometimes. Be thankful it's only money...
Greed makes people believe what they want to be true, no matter how many warnings they are given. Anyone who actually thought 10%/month returns were legitimate based on "other people are doing it" or the sage advice of their fellow CC, deserves to lose their money. Either people are too stupid to remember to breathe, or deep down they really knew that it was too good to be true but just hoped it would last long enough for them to make their own pile on the backs of those who followed them. That to me is "repugnant and vile".
Hey, education is expensive sometimes. Be thankful it's only money...
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From: Post-Pit and Lovin' It.
Your argument is a complete non sequitur, because these people did not suffer "misfortune". That implies they were innocent victims of something beyond their control. When in fact they willfully chose to ignore everyone who warned against joining a pyramid scheme, in the hopes they could get something for nothing.
No one is "revelling" in anyone's loss. But sorry, when people get burned for being greedy/stupid others WILL be amused, to varying degrees.
I do hope that the instigators are caught and punished, fwiw. Good luck to those trying to remover at least their "investment".
No one is "revelling" in anyone's loss. But sorry, when people get burned for being greedy/stupid others WILL be amused, to varying degrees.
I do hope that the instigators are caught and punished, fwiw. Good luck to those trying to remover at least their "investment".
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From: N/A
Wow! Go drink a large jug of steaming hot coffee to warm up your cold dead heart....Remember karma is a bitch.
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From: Pointy End
If not done already, I think it would be appropriate if all the Gulf carriers EK, EY, QR, FZ etc... provide some guidance during their induction programmes to warn new bright eyed and bushy tailed expat employees of some of these potential pitfalls. To may of our CC this is usually their first venture off shore from home and the naivety is easy pickings for the sharks. Yes... I know they are adults, but getting caught in this trap will easily rob one of enjoying their adult life... prevention better than cure etc...
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From: Al Ain
Originally Posted by High 6
Yes... I know they are adults
They were greedy and they were trying to resell their misfortune to their colleagues, so they deserve what they got. No sympathy, just laughter.
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From: Dubai - sand land.
Originally Posted by Kobus Dune
They are above all and for their large majority illiterate and childish University drop-outs, compulsive smartphone operators with no knowledge of anything.
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Al Ain
If they really have degrees, those didn't prevent them from finishing CC in the ME - and even more, didn't help them in being aware of the scam coming to them.
Therefore soft degrees, maybe Masters in iPhoning or Samsuning...
Therefore soft degrees, maybe Masters in iPhoning or Samsuning...
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From: Dubai
They are above all and for their large majority illiterate and childish University drop-outs, compulsive smartphone operators with no knowledge of anything. Problem is that we have to suffer them during our flights, and that's why Freighter fleet is an attractive option for some.
They were greedy and they were trying to resell their misfortune to their colleagues, so they deserve what they got. No sympathy, just laughter.
They were greedy and they were trying to resell their misfortune to their colleagues, so they deserve what they got. No sympathy, just laughter.
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From: Earth
They are above all and for their large majority illiterate and childish University drop-outs, compulsive smartphone operators with no knowledge of anything. Problem is that we have to suffer them during our flights, and that's why Freighter fleet is an attractive option for some.
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From: Thailand
I and some friends(nothing to do with the aviation world)Lost money three years ago ,the man who ran it is awaiting the result of the met police investigation ,it was only 130 million pounds so not a lot,but some of it was mine and I would like it back!!We were making on average about 1.2%interest per month compounded.
When this Dubai scam appeared on PPrune I did offer my bit of advice re :get the f... out of it now !So people still dont listen !!!
When this Dubai scam appeared on PPrune I did offer my bit of advice re :get the f... out of it now !So people still dont listen !!!
