This happened to me on Oct 11, 2010. Today an old man from Salem, TN called up home in the morning to ask for some money to buy mangal sutra for his daughter, on the advice of his 90 years old mother. He asked for my husband stating that randomly he picked up ' iyers' and my husband should help him by giving some money to buy the same. My husband without a second thought, carefully took down the bank details [ SBM, Aathur branch , T.N ]and a/c no to deposit the cheque to favour his good deed! When my husband briefed me, I shot a quiver of questions, like the mode of picking up our number, his Salem address, the name of the person who referred my husband, the wedding date, invitation etc. There was no answer from my husband coz, he has been emotionally taken for a ride , in the midst of navarathiri celebration, today being the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, he felt it was a indeed a good gesture ,if he sends money to this old man. Somewhere it started ringing a bell as I have heard my niece, Gowri referring the same incidence 2 years back, if my memory is correct, it was either Ramachandran or Venkateshan from Salem! Fortunately today my husband forgot to take his mobile, [he has given his mobile number to this old man] and the call came from him. Caller: I called Mr. ..... [ my husband's name ] in the morning and I told him about my daughter’s marriage. Me: yes, but we need time, and we cannot act immediately, so please give us some time. Caller: but today evening I am going to purchase the ‘thirumangalyam ‘[mangal sutra]. Me: could you pl. give me your Salem address, my brother’s daughter is studying there, I can ask her to give you. Caller: ‘’appadiya’’…………………….[ ohhhhh] He hung the phone. After an hour ,I tried calling this number from airtel, BSNL, and all I got was either check this number or this number does not exist or engaged tone . I found out from my niece and she confirmed that this gentle man was a cheat, the same reason was quoted and she sent him RS. 1000/ and after the cheque was cleared , his number was deactivated . be sure do not fall a prey to these cheats! [ PS I do not want to mention the mobile number, the incident is more important]
Re: Bad Experience in Indusladies. Caution for Drivers !!?? True incident This is happening now! Sad, especially if you are inclined to 'help' people... While driving on a rural end of the roadway on Thursday morning, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a blanket draped over it. For whatever reason, I did not stop, even though I had all kinds of thoughts running through my head. But when I got to my destination, I called the Police and they were going to check it out. But, this is what the Police advised even before they went out there to check.... "There are several things to be aware of ... gangs and thieves are now plotting different ways to get a person (mostly women) to stop their vehicle and get out of the car. "There is a gang initiation reported by the local Police where gangs are placing a car seat by the road...with a fake baby init...waiting for a woman, of course, to stop and check on the abandoned baby. "Note that the location of this car seat is usually beside a wooded or grassy (field) area and the person -- woman -- will be dragged into the woods, beaten and raped, and usually left for dead. If it's a man, they're usually beaten and robbed and maybe left for dead, too. DO NOT STOP FOR ANY REASON!!! DIAL 0-0-0AND REPORT WHAT YOU SAW, BUT DON'T EVEN SLOW DOWN. "IF YOU ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND EGGS ARE THROWN AT YOUR WINDSCREEN, DO NOT STOP TO CHECK THE CAR, DO NOT OPERATE THE WIPER. DO NOT SPRAY ANY WATER BECAUSE EGGS MIXED WITH WATER BECOME MILKY AND BLOCK YOUR VISION UP TO 92.5%. AND YOU ARE THEN FORCED TO STOP BESIDE THE ROAD AND BECOME A VICTIM OF THESE CRIMINALS. THIS IS A NEW TECHNIQUE USED BY GANGS, SO PLEASE INFORM YOUR FRIENDS AND RELATIVES. THESE ARE DESPERATE TIMES AND THESE ARE UN SAVOURY INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL TAKE DESPERATE MEASURES TO GET WHAT THEY WANT." Please talk to your loved ones about this. This is a new tactic used. Please be safe.
Re: Bad Experience in Indusladies. Thanks a lot mathangi kumar for this information.but this thread is a different thread u can post it in a general discussion so that it will reach others.This thread is for bad experience in Indus Ladies only. Thanks for u r time spending here.
