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  1. B

    Do Buenos Aires expats easily get scammed and gullible?

    So I met an American that told me that he got scammed by a Porteño in some fake investment scheme. I couldn't believe that someone could be so stupid. But then he told me that many other foreigners get scammed by locals. I laughed and told him that I doubt that someone could be so foolish but...
  2. BuySellBA

    Real Estate News How to avoid real estate scams: an essential guide to buying a home safely - Infobae

    How to avoid real estate scams: an essential guide to buying a home safely - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/09/12/como-evitar-estafas-inmobiliarias-una-guia-esencial-para-comprar-una-casa-sin-riesgos/ September 12, 2024 Purchasing a property is one of the most...
  3. Russell

    Have You Heard About These Scams? Fake U.S. Military Impersonators

    The current scam trend involves individuals impersonating U.S. military personnel, both men and women. In one case, an Argentine fell in love with a supposed U.S. female soldier and transferred $1 million for her to travel to Chubut, but it was all a scam. This type of fraud is becoming so...
  4. MikeRoss

    Be careful of restaurant scams on tourists charging more than actual prices - Orale Juanito Restaurant in Palermo

    Be very very careful when paying with credit cards at some restaurants. Who knows if the owner of the restaurants are in on it but sometimes the employees are charging more. My friend, Carlos just got scammed at Orale Juanito Mexican restaurant in Palermo. His bill was for 24,100 pesos and...
  5. All the Answers

    Economy Card purchases: the Government ordered changes in the way of paying with the aim of avoiding fraud - Infobae

    Card purchases: the Government ordered changes in the way of paying with the aim of avoiding fraud - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/03/12/compras-con-tarjeta-el-gobierno-dispuso-cambios-en-la-forma-de-pagar-con-el-objetivo-de-evitar-fraudes/ March 12, 2024 The...
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