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Incident - Mexico DF
Just got back from México this morning, and a friend who was traveling with
the group had a rather rough experience. He couldn't fall asleep the first night, so sometime after midnight, he took a little walk in the Zona Rosa near the hotel where we all were staying. Apparently he went into a night club there, had a drink and bought a drink each for two girls. (Three drinks total) When he went to pay out, he was presented with a bill for US$1,000. He complained, the bouncers got testy, a scuffle ensued. The police came, and sided with the bouncers. He ended up giving them the grand just to avoid any more trouble. Of course, after the fact there was nothing he could do. A word to the wise...know where you are going if you feel the urge to ramble in the Zona Rosa. This is a trap that is being set on selected unsuspecting tourists, and is certainly expensive, but could get downright dangerous. |
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wrote in message . net... Just got back from México this morning, and a friend who was traveling with the group had a rather rough experience. He couldn't fall asleep the first night, so sometime after midnight, he took a little walk in the Zona Rosa near the hotel where we all were staying. Apparently he went into a night club there, had a drink and bought a drink each for two girls. (Three drinks total) When he went to pay out, he was presented with a bill for US$1,000. He complained, the bouncers got testy, a scuffle ensued. The police came, and sided with the bouncers. He ended up giving them the grand just to avoid any more trouble. Of course, after the fact there was nothing he could do. A word to the wise...know where you are going if you feel the urge to ramble in the Zona Rosa. This is a trap that is being set on selected unsuspecting tourists, and is certainly expensive, but could get downright dangerous. Damn, how prices have changed. Why I recall no longer ago than 1960 at either the Blue Parrot or Club #8 in scenic Villa (now Ciudad) Acuna (not quite the Zona Rosa) a quickie was $3.00 US, a Coronita 3 pesos, and "all night" (after 1AM or so) was $5.00 which usually included a cup of bad coffee and taco of huevos, papas y chorizo in the courtyard in the harsh light of dawn. If you think the Zona Rosa is a fiscal risk, stay out of the Plaza Garibaldi after dark. The stakes there can be higher than cash..... TMO |
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Incident - Mexico DF
"TOliver" wrote in message ... If you think the Zona Rosa is a fiscal risk, stay out of the Plaza Garibaldi after dark. The stakes there can be higher than cash..... TMO I don't believe there were any 'quickies' or 'Clintons' involved at this club. I think that the bill really WAS three drinks, US$1000. They just saw a guy who didnt speak Spanish, was a little drunk, and they ran the scam on him. This same scam was run on a lot of tourists in eastern Europe after the walls fell. A lot of Norwegians got into deep trouble there, were forced to withdraw everything they could from their ATM accounts, etc. Some lost tens of thousands, IIRC. Mexico City has been a relatively safe place for tourists, especially in the Zona Rosa for years. No longer... |
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Incident - Mexico DF
wrote in message om... "TOliver" wrote in message ... If you think the Zona Rosa is a fiscal risk, stay out of the Plaza Garibaldi after dark. The stakes there can be higher than cash..... TMO I don't believe there were any 'quickies' or 'Clintons' involved at this club. I think that the bill really WAS three drinks, US$1000. Uh, sure it wasn't 1000 M.N (Pesos)? They just saw a guy who didnt speak Spanish, was a little drunk, and they ran the scam on him. This same scam was run on a lot of tourists in eastern Europe after the walls fell. A lot of Norwegians got into deep trouble there, were forced to withdraw everything they could from their ATM accounts, etc. Some lost tens of thousands, IIRC. Mexico City has been a relatively safe place for tourists, especially in the Zona Rosa for years. No longer... Doesn't sound that dangerous - just sounds like a drunk, ignorant newbie with no common sense learned the old adage about "a fool and his money" - ROTFLMAO!!! |
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"Stan de SD" wrote in message news:170de$43a47647 Uh, sure it wasn't 1000 M.N (Pesos)? I asked the same question. He said it was clearly US dollars. |
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wrote in message ... Your friend should check prices before ordering, especially if he goes to Chicago. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051215...ghtclubusdrink Apparently the charge for this drink in Chicago is not hidden. Caveat emptor... This original post was meant to advise unsuspecting tourists that this scam is alive and well. And there is no help from the authorities. Wherever you are, you need to be aware. Any seemingly prosperous tourist, not just an American, is a potential target. |
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Incident - Mexico DF
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wrote in message ... Your friend should check prices before ordering, especially if he goes to Chicago. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20051215...ghtclubusdrink Apparently the charge for this drink in Chicago is not hidden. Caveat emptor... This original post was meant to advise unsuspecting tourists that this scam is alive and well. And there is no help from the authorities. Wherever you are, you need to be aware. Any seemingly prosperous tourist, not just an American, is a potential target. Was the incident in question officially reported to anyone? |
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Incident - Mexico DF
wrote in message news:2Ahpf.45109 Was the incident in question officially reported to anyone? Nope... Was not my place to do so. I checked with some of my friends (locals), and they advised not to waste my time. Nobody cares. Gone are the days, I guess, when the Mexican Tourist Police could be called upon to help. The country is in a mess, it would seem. Fox will be out next year, and one very real, but unsettling possibility, is that socialist Obrador might take over the reins. |
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