Thursday, May 28, 2009

You can't go wrong with bricks & mortar...

The Independent: Dubai property scandal claim emerges amid media blackout

"A major property development firm with links to the ruling family of the UAE city-state, and the firm’s marketing agency, are accused by investors, many of whom are UK citizens, of obtaining millions of pounds through the use of false construction photographs."
Part of me sympathises with people who may (will?) lose their money. On the other hand, if you're willing to part with your money based on what you see in a glossy brochure, perhaps you deserve it...

Posted by papabear @ 02:06 PM (995 views) Add Comment

6 Comments

1. crunchy said...

Here we go again, another scam.

Desperate measures for desperate times. Some people just hate to take a loss, more so when it is MASSIVE!

We need a great company lawyer!

Thursday, May 28, 2009 04:38PM Report Comment
 

2. crunchy said...

The more this whole property fiasco develops the more I feel this whole thing has just been one big money game for the few, with Joe

Public thinking that they were in on it too. Much, much more to come me thinks.

Thursday, May 28, 2009 05:06PM Report Comment
 

3. nubbers said...

These people had the mentality that allowed them to buy into a massive bubble. If not this, they would have lost their money in tulips, or whatever is next on the list.

Thursday, May 28, 2009 05:28PM Report Comment
 

4. crunchy said...

3. nubbers ...Gold? It seems that few things are safe when free markets are being tampered with by an endless supply of hot money in questionable hands.

Thursday, May 28, 2009 05:35PM Report Comment
 

5. icarus said...

Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the property investing public.

Thursday, May 28, 2009 05:55PM Report Comment
 

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