Who needs friends when you live in Dubai?
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10637116
British guy doesn't pay credit card bill and leaves Dubai, when he returns the bank gets the Police to seize his passport, employer sacks him as it doesn't want to get involved, friends won't let him stay at their place as they don't want to get involved. Now living behind a hedge, no job, no passport and it seems no hope.
Dubai, the place where dreams (illusions) are born.
British guy doesn't pay credit card bill and leaves Dubai, when he returns the bank gets the Police to seize his passport, employer sacks him as it doesn't want to get involved, friends won't let him stay at their place as they don't want to get involved. Now living behind a hedge, no job, no passport and it seems no hope.
Dubai, the place where dreams (illusions) are born.
sjn2004 said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-10637116
British guy doesn't pay credit card bill and leaves Dubai,
Dubai, the place where dreams (illusions) are born.
I saw this as well, his Wife got out before they caught up with her as wellBritish guy doesn't pay credit card bill and leaves Dubai,
Dubai, the place where dreams (illusions) are born.
Someone goes to to make money there, and chooses to act as though at home,
Good live in a hedge without a penny, bet he wont dare do it again
musclecarmad said:
good, it needs to happen here too - too many people fleeing the country owing money.
people need to be more sensible - he shouldn't have racked up a credit card bill then should he?
His wife can work - he only owes about five grand!
But he was clearly NOT skipping the debt - or he wouldn't have returned, would he?people need to be more sensible - he shouldn't have racked up a credit card bill then should he?
His wife can work - he only owes about five grand!
Edited by musclecarmad on Sunday 18th July 17:00
I assume you didn't read the article very closely.
There have been many instances of people moving out, getting a job and signing rental contracts for cars or living premises, then being made redundant without warning, at which point the creditors call in all the debt and if you can't pay it instantly you're arrested and charged and your passport confiscated. Similar to if your bank decided today to withdraw your mortgage and being arrested if you couldn't pay it back.
Edited by carmonk on Sunday 18th July 17:27
anonymous said:
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I'm thinking the same,. Given that I may or may not know someone who possibly works for this bank, I may try and find out. I suggest it's his pride that's stopping him paying fees/charges/interest.It's plastered all over the local rag here today....real heart rendering stuff.
EDLT said:
Surely his wife could just get a £6k loan and pay his debt, its not a huge amount of money even for someone on minimum wage.
I think many people are not reading the story very carefully article said:
Four months ago, Nicholas sold all the furniture in his house and took the money to the bank. It was just enough to cover the £6,000 the bank said he owed at that time.
The offer was rejected. Nicholas says he was told that with interest and charges, he now needed to pay nearer £11,500.
IF this is true, it sounds like every time he scrapes together what they asked for, they increase it.The offer was rejected. Nicholas says he was told that with interest and charges, he now needed to pay nearer £11,500.
munky said:
EDLT said:
Surely his wife could just get a £6k loan and pay his debt, its not a huge amount of money even for someone on minimum wage.
I think many people are not reading the story very carefully article said:
Four months ago, Nicholas sold all the furniture in his house and took the money to the bank. It was just enough to cover the £6,000 the bank said he owed at that time.
The offer was rejected. Nicholas says he was told that with interest and charges, he now needed to pay nearer £11,500.
IF this is true, it sounds like every time he scrapes together what they asked for, they increase it.The offer was rejected. Nicholas says he was told that with interest and charges, he now needed to pay nearer £11,500.
THe phrase "It's not fair" or "It wasn't my fault".
You have a one-sided interview with a person who has reneged on debt. How true do you think that is, exactly?
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