In article , Simon says...
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>Just to be clear on the relationship, this is Jim's girlfriend (not
>boyfriend) in Vietnam we are talking about.
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>Simon.
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>"Simon" wrote in message
>news:btkdnd$b78$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
>> You sound very sure that this is a scam. Have you been through a similar
>> situation yourself or do you know of anyone who has ?
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>> The latest with Jim is that he has just heard from his partner that she
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>> had a heart transplant. Do you know if heart transplant operations are
>> carried out in Vietnam ?
>> To add to this, Jim would like to go back over to Vietnam to see his
>> partner, but her family are putting up much resistance apparently because
>> they do not want help from the UK/USA !
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>> I would really appreciate anyone's thoughts/comments/experience on this
>> subject as I am very concerned for Jim........it is pulling him down, he
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>> quite depressed and he can't concentrate on his work.
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>> Simon
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>> "John Roy" wrote in message
>> news:92bLb.3988$HR.8337@news.indigo.ie...
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>> > "Simon" wrote in message
>> > news:bthu2r$ob5$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
>> > > My brother-in-law, Jim, visited Vietnam a year ago and met a
>Vietnamese
>> > > partner. He has now returned to England, UK, but since his return he
>> > found
>> > > out that his 'girlfriend' has a serious heart problem. She is in and
>> out
>> > of
>> > > hospital and relies on financial support from Jim.
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>> > > Has anyone had similar experiences to this ?
>> > ^^^
>> > 99% sure he is being scammed and her only "heart" problem is she doesn't
>> > have one and he does. Traditionally a "real" vietnamese woman would not
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>> > even share information of her financial hardship out of modesty and
>pride.
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>> > Jim should not even fool himself that there is a "white lie" and somehow
>> the
>> > money is helping her. His money is supporting cards (gambling), drugs or
>> > make-up for a vietnamese slut, likely one with puppy-dog eyes and easy
>> > tears.
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>> > -J
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>> > > Regards,
>> > > Simon.
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