Travel Agency LMT (beware)

[PinayAmerican 0]

Wow this is so scary. Sorry for what you been through Pinay American...$800 bucks is not a joke. I got my ticket directly from the PAL ticketing center in the Airport. My husband booked it online and after that he just send me the money thru western union. On the day of my flight I just went straight to the ticketing area in the Airport and pay my ticket there. Right there and then they give me my ticket. No hassle at all.

Evelyn

yes, it is indeed scary.

Yeah, we can't just sit and relax when we are facing a case like this. That was the reason I posted this thread... to finaly hear from you xylide, for vj members to be aware of agencies, etc. No bad intention at all. But, please, don't leave me hanging. We need each other and you really have to help me with this problem. And just like what I told you, ACTION is much needed, don't just wait for a result which might not come. Hope that we get our money back. It worries me and it worries my family. ACTION and COOPERATION, that's all!

[bowgirl 8]

This is not a problem with xylide personally, but nonetheless a problem on these boards. I am not trying to start a fight and I am definitely not trying to say that "English is a superior language", so please don't misunderstand me.

I come to these boards, an American who speaks only English, and find that many of the posts are in the OP's native language from the Philippines. It's hard to keep interest in something when I open the topic and find that I cannot understand what it says. On the contrary, I think most Filipinos that are in a relationship with a USC can understand at least a fair amount of English already without having to learn anything new. I know that maybe those people feel more comfortable in their own language and don't mean any offense by what I am saying. I also don't mean any offense in asking if people can post in English too so that the USC here, most of whom speak English I would assume, could participate in the conversation as well and possibly provide some help/information. Even if it is not the intent, it makes me feel like those posters want to talk amongst only Filipinos, knowing that most Americans don't understand them. I realize that is probably not the case and its more of a comfort level, but I hope those others can realize its very exclusionary. I also realize that not every post is in the languages of the Philippines. I am just asking as a courtesy that you at least consider using English when posting if possible.

Thanks for the time in reading.

Scott

very well said, scott...i agree with you.

anyways, goodluck to both of them pinayamerican and xylide..

i really hope both of you learned some lessons.

Edited August 26, 2009 by chris@beth

[angel7407 33]

My question is, why did xylide waited for pinayamerican to post here if she was also scammed? I mean, come to think of it that the two of them were together in that incident but why all of a sudden pinayamerican cannot contact her anymore at the time she was in the airport or right after that incident happened? And she arrived here in the US the day after pinayamerican, then why she didn't try to PM her or look for a way to contact her here in vj if she was concerned? Of course if she was scammed, she would also wonder what happened to pinayamerican and really wants to know what happened next. Xylide, im not saying you're part of the scamming, but at least you have tried to reach out and know what happened to pinayamerican's trip. Asked her how was it especially that the two of you were together before coming here and had that experience. Just my thought...

[Loolie 56]

wow...xylide was here online earlier...i guess shes reading this post now but offline.

[angel7407 33]

Ooops, correction bcoz pinayamerican called xylide when she was at the airport and told her what happened. So she knew what happened to her. Why was she invisible after that? She did not even try to send pinayamerican a PM here to see or ask how is she and how things went after that incident. And she said that her cousin was working there, and now she said the cousin is not working there anymore. What's really the truth behind this?

[bulaklak 0]

Ooops, correction bcoz pinayamerican called xylide when she was at the airport and told her what happened. So she knew what happened to her. Why was she invisible after that? She did not even try to send pinayamerican a PM here to see or ask how is she and how things went after that incident. And she said that her cousin was working there, and now she said the cousin is not working there anymore. What's really the truth behind this?

To trick people's mind that she was NOT a part of the game. it's up to you people if you easily believe of what she said here.

[SuperDuper! 230]

I agree, Xylide did not act concerned, and is only now posting.

[angel7407 33]

I agree, Xylide did not act concerned, and is only now posting.

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pinayamerican said that they went to LMT's office the next day before her flight and the only person in the office qas xylide's cousin. And she's not working there anymore? Oh well...interesting,huh? But maybe xylide will say that the cousin resigned after that day or a week ago?

[chinese_mutt 11]

wonder where the cousin went??? and if xylide still have a pending refund there, why did the cousin resigned?

some of the details of this story does not fit... the circumstances and details given by both parties just don't match.

I read between the lines, and I can see the real story here. There's a collusion somewhere to scam VJ members, I hope the rest of the people will learn to discern truth and not get taken in. This is a public forum, don't trust anybody you've just met... Filipino or not.

Likewise, if you attend the CFO seminar, they will tell you that most Filipino scammers will look for Filipino victims in foreign land. Because they are easier targets since they can make you feel more at ease and you will let your guard down because they are your fellow "kababayan" (Citizen).

To the OP, i doubt that you will ever get your money back. Charge it to experience and learn from this. Don't feel bad, lots of people get scammed all the time, there is no shame in being too friendly in trusting. The shame lies on those people who scammed you.

Good luck!

[PinayAmerican 0]

My sister updated me that Laarni transferred to a new office, which we don't know where. Her bank account is now closed so the bank gave the PDC back to my parents. wahhh! What should I do now? Xylide, any action from you? I got Laarni's picture. See below.

Laarni Endencia- the scammer...

if you can post it somewhere else, please help us spread this wanted person...

[rheanick 42]

My sister updated me that Laarni transferred to a new office, which we don't know where. Her bank account is now closed so the bank gave the PDC back to my parents. wahhh! What should I do now? Xylide, any action from you? I got Laarni's picture. See below.

Laarni Endencia- the scammer...

if you can post it somewhere else, please help us spread this wanted person...

PinayAmerican,

Use the media to tell your story. VJ is just one of them. We have YouTube, Facebook, Friendster, Blogpost.... internet could reach anyone. Include all the people involve... you mentioned laarni, xylide and xylide's cousin...

But before you do it, talk to a lawyer to know your boundaries. You want to nail them... NAIL THEM HARD!

Edited August 26, 2009 by rheanick

[xylide 2]

My question is, why did xylide waited for pinayamerican to post here if she was also scammed? I mean, come to think of it that the two of them were together in that incident but why all of a sudden pinayamerican cannot contact her anymore at the time she was in the airport or right after that incident happened? And she arrived here in the US the day after pinayamerican, then why she didn't try to PM her or look for a way to contact her here in vj if she was concerned? Of course if she was scammed, she would also wonder what happened to pinayamerican and really wants to know what happened next. Xylide, im not saying you're part of the scamming, but at least you have tried to reach out and know what happened to pinayamerican's trip. Asked her how was it especially that the two of you were together before coming here and had that experience. Just my thought...

yes she called me right after the incident at the airport.. and that time,ive been calling Laarni,and that whole day of 6th,i've been calling and trying to get a hold to that Laarni...

i was suppose to get ticket the next day(7th)but didn't get an available flight so i got the 8th flight...

wow...xylide was here online earlier...i guess shes reading this post now but offline.

i just woke up just right now,and the first thing i did was to check this thread coz i know a lot of members here are thinking really bad about me now...

i feel bad to myself...

[xylide 2]

Ooops, correction bcoz pinayamerican called xylide when she was at the airport and told her what happened. So she knew what happened to her. Why was she invisible after that? She did not even try to send pinayamerican a PM here to see or ask how is she and how things went after that incident. And she said that her cousin was working there, and now she said the cousin is not working there anymore. What's really the truth behind this?

to think that my cousin is only 16 years old,and just work there as a what u call it P.A? someone who just answers the phone,going up and down the bldg. to buy this,pay that,get this, do that....she really doesnt know that she's working to a scammer, if i only knew it,i wouldn't recommend that agency..

the incident at the airport,yea she called me,and how can i go right ahead to MANILA?if only im residing there i could,but i live far so what i did was call Laarni..and when PinayAmerican said she will just refund her money,thats what i said to Laarni...

[xylide 2]

Ooops, correction bcoz pinayamerican called xylide when she was at the airport and told her what happened. So she knew what happened to her. Why was she invisible after that? She did not even try to send pinayamerican a PM here to see or ask how is she and how things went after that incident. And she said that her cousin was working there, and now she said the cousin is not working there anymore. What's really the truth behind this?

To trick people's mind that she was NOT a part of the game. it's up to you people if you easily believe of what she said here.

yea i know i cant please everyone and make u all believe that i am really not a part of that game...

but im just telling my side now..

[PinayAmerican 0]

My sister updated me that Laarni transferred to a new office, which we don't know where. Her bank account is now closed so the bank gave the PDC back to my parents. wahhh! What should I do now? Xylide, any action from you? I got Laarni's picture. See below.

Laarni Endencia- the scammer...

if you can post it somewhere else, please help us spread this wanted person...

PinayAmerican,

Use the media to tell your story. VJ is just one of them. We have YouTube, Facebook, Friendster, Blogpost.... internet could reach anyone. Include all the people involve... you mentioned laarni, xylide and xylide's cousin...

But before you do it, talk to a lawyer to know your boundaries. You want to nail them... NAIL THEM HARD!

yes, we're going to contact an attorney today to help us. Thanks!