What I saw in Cali Colombia..........Part One

[mudd]

... in response to Re: Re: What I saw in Cali Colombia........, posted by Jake on Jun 20, 2005

well, the latina probably has a agenda, find some stupid gringo, get him whipped and get him to get her  out of colombia. the gringo is crazy, but the latina is way ahead of the lusting gringo. two heads arent always better than one :-)

[Felinessa]

... in response to What I saw in Cali Colombia..........Par..., posted by Heat on Jun 20, 2005

There are sites for Russian scammers/visa-hunters.  Are there such lists of women from other parts of the world?  Perhaps you all could start one and invite other men who were scammed to submit photos and information?

[Cali James]

... in response to Re: What I saw in Cali Colombia............, posted by Felinessa on Jun 20, 2005

[This message has been edited by Cali James]

Is a latina who accepts large gifts from a foreigner with no intention of having a relationship with him a scammer?  Maybe or maybe not.  She might just be dating a lot of generous guys until her prince charming comes along.  In this case I wouldn't call her a scammer but rather an opportunist.  But the guy who bought her a guchi handbag and got nothing in return other than a peck on the cheek, might feel differently.

The problem with a list of scammers is that I don't think there's a clear consensus on what one is except in more extreme cases.  I've heard stories of supposed scams that in my eyes weren't scams at all.  The jilted boyfriend may very well not be objective.  We only hear one side of the story typically and it's hard to differentiate fact from fiction or to know when revenge might be involved.  I think if the alleged scammer was an agency member, then the agency would be the most objective judge of whether a scam was involved.  But agencies are not perfect either and while I would hope they would get rid of their known bad apples, I wouldn't count on it.

In the end, you need to really know the person you are involved with.  No translator, agency or scam list can do this for you....

[Felinessa]

... in response to Scammer list, posted by Cali James on Jun 21, 2005

Very fair.  I was thinking more along the lines of internet scams - guy sends money for visa and plane tickets, and then the girl disappears.  That's maybe a little more easily established.  It also sounds like with "scamming" Latinas it's a bit different - less oriented towards making a quick buck and more focused towards actually making it to the US, where they can conveniently disappear if they have family (and they are more likely to have family than Russians).

[Heat]

... in response to Re: Scammer list, posted by Felinessa on Jun 21, 2005

n/t

[Felinessa]

... in response to You are first on the list.  N/T, posted by Heat on Jun 21, 2005

N/T

[Jake]

... in response to What I saw in Cali Colombia..........Par..., posted by Heat on Jun 20, 2005

this is the reality of Colombia . I know the other countries in SA are not far behind Colombia .... Good post Heat .... I think you and I should take Bruce to Burger King .. for a whopper or 2 .

[Red Clay]

... in response to Re: What I saw in Cali Colombia............, posted by Jake on Jun 20, 2005

I would say Peru is waaaay behind Colombia in that respect.

Just my experience.

[JimmySTLOUIS]

... in response to Re: Re: What I saw in Cali Colombia........, posted by Red Clay on Jun 21, 2005

I agree 100 percent.

TE AMO PERU!!!!!

jim

[Heat]

... in response to Re: What I saw in Cali Colombia............, posted by Jake on Jun 20, 2005

BK?  Naw......

That boy like the buffet line.  All you can eat.
And by the time he gets his fill we would be asleep.

And they would have to charge him for a party of four!

LOL.....

[Kiltboy1]

... in response to What I saw in Cali Colombia..........Par..., posted by Heat on Jun 20, 2005

Heat

Again, i am 100% in agreement. Look at the archives and i have stated this before, but again, nobody wants to believe it because if it is so bad in america with an AW, pleaae do not tell me i am going to get shafted by the Colombiana. I met and married a Hottie who was most likley in cahoots with the agency owner as the agency owner saved her for me to meet last, and of course, the hottiest of any i met the whole time, and then told me this was the girl for me and i would never find better, SOOOOOOOO

Dumb, no spanish speaking gringo here up and married the girl only to find out later that she most likely did marry me for a green card

BUT

The irony in all of this is that after all the crap and her wanting a green card more then anything, she does really love me and if i want her , all i have to do is say  STAY.

Trouble is, i do not want her anymore  

I guess even the bad ones can change sometimes

[Heat]

... in response to Re: What I saw in Cali Colombia............, posted by Kiltboy1 on Jun 20, 2005

Yep, I remember your story well.  

What I bet happened is she played you to begin with.  Then she fell in love with you.  Why? Because deep down you are a decent guy.  And you're good looking too.

So she got hooked on her own scam.  When she left you she soon found out that the Colombians here in the U.S. are mostly players and lier's.

She then realized that she was passing up the best thing she had ever seen.  But by then you were over her.
So she is now torn up over it.  You really don't want her.

Which drives any women nuts!

So she became a victim of her own scam.

Kind of ironic huh?  But Amigo you will find another women now if you decide to dump her for good.  You speak good Spanish and know the game.

Once you learn the game it's makes you bulletproof almost.
And when you speak Spanish they know that you can kick them to the curb and get another in two seconds.

That my amigo gives us the winning hand.

Regards

[Kiltboy1]

... in response to Re: Re: What I saw in Cali Colombia........, posted by Heat on Jun 20, 2005

Dr Heat

An excellent observation and that is what has happened to a tee. She even admitted to me that the Colombians she met in the states are crazy as are the Puerto Ricans. She did not like them much.

[latinadreaming]

... in response to What I saw in Cali Colombia..........Par..., posted by Heat on Jun 20, 2005

Have not agreed with a great percentage of what you post, but in this case, I have to agree with you.  I have done this and I did come to this conclusion (quickly) after dating many hotties.  It may not be right, but I stayed away from women that said they had many friends or relatives in the U.S.  Also, I know of a guy that brought a hottie over to Miami and she left him the day after she arrived.  Had a boyfriend in Miami.  He was blinded by her beauty however as there was many red flags that he did not want admit too.

Also, in my unofficial survey, I have found the happiest guys with marriages that have lasted for a while are with women that are not hotties.  Everyone I personally know, that brought a hottie over did not work  (Some have told me that it was a nice ride however!!).  I would like for others to comment on this. However does this mean that I staying away from hot women???....Heck no...that is the fun.  However, you really got to be careful if you are looking for a good wife.

[Heat]

... in response to Re: What I saw in Cali Colombia............, posted by latinadreaming on Jun 20, 2005

thanks..I hope this helps some newbie.  Wait till you read the next installment.