Beware of this scam
This guy Gave me his card "GAETANO", card says he is Director, met him on 11th May at Corniche Parking Behind Le-Meridian, Abu Dhabi. Exactly same story, two suited Italian, Driver mid forties and passenger mid fifties. Said they had exhibition at Palace Hotel.
Same story first asked for YAS Island direction then apologising for bothering in such a hot summer time at 3.00PM (That's when all offices closes), very intimidating and kindest person you ever met. Then asked where I come from and once he knew I am from India, immediately claiming all old relationship including Sonia Gandhi and what not, like spicy food, fashion, bollywood etc..
After telling a big story about the exhibition and evening returning flight to Italy, and he wants to see the circuit in Yas. As I guided him with the direction, claiming as I helped him, he is willing to offer a gift. I said I can't accept gift then he said in return I can offer a gift to his daughter in Italy. He pulled out a nokia leaflet and said this is AED3500 worth Mobile which he wants to give to her daughter.
I did not had that much cash with me and asked I need to go to a cash machine, he said he will follow my car, anyway I withdrawn required amount and paid him AED3000 for 3 suits 1 leather ladies jacket and 1 Silk tie. Happily driving back to Dubai and quite pleased with the steal I had until I read articles in Dubai Jazz Blog, because my friend informed me that such things are going on in UAE.
His card details: GAETANO, Director, ALTA MODA Italy Fashion, Milano, +39 3391537448
His card got all details such as web (which is under construction ofcouse), fax, tel, email and what not (Must be fake)
Guys this needs extensive & wide circulatation?
May be Radio station guys can help and alarm the community.
Take Care,
Trianil
Note: What you should look for and gauge with these Incidents:
A rental car (this time it was Honda CRV Black), time, classy suited persons with black sunglasses and of course, the suits. I'm not an expert, but my brief inspection told me they aren't trashy. They certainly are counterfeit, might be selling stolen goods. But suits are good and somewhat pricey.
There's only one way this little venture could be profitable,
and that is this guy is stealing from his company and selling it outside. Because the goods are in great shape and are branded stuff. Please guys spread the word and don't be one of conned ones.
My lesson should be your gain , so look out for these thugs (Are they really?, I am not sure because the stuff is really good and might be that worth?)