Stupid shit in Medellin

[DandyMan51]

Anyone else had trouble with Uber not letting you use your cards to pay for journeys and only cash?

About a year ago when I was in Medellin, in the middle of my trip Uber wouldn't let me use my cards anymore, said something like 'this payment method is unavailable. ".

My banks were aware of where I was and I was only using Uber for myself and cards in my name. No payments have ever failed and I've only received 5 star ratings. I wasn't using Uber much so never messaged them about it.

Went to Brazil about 6 months ago and had the same trouble, tried to contact them about it but due to me not speaking Portuguese I couldn't.

I finally remembered to contact them in my country a few days ago and they came back and said ID broken their terms and conditions.

I emailed them back to say which rules and they replied with something about fraud. I replied saying I'm the only person to use my account with my cards and then replied with taking fraud seriously.

Emailed them back again and they said they wouldn't tell me what they think I've done wrong, won't tell me which terms I've broken and want reply to me again.

Stupid company, anyone else have similar issues?

Will just use their competitors in the future.

That is a problem I have never had. I've used uber in 5 or 6 countries. Try registering different and multiple credit and debit cards.

I have had similar issues before. For Uber specifically, I always pay through paypal or google pay. Since the payment is tokenized, the credit card company doesn't know anything beyond the vendor and the cost. Also put a travel notice on your cards if you haven't already.

[Mtndew704]

When a Paisa asks an American for money within the first 5 minutes, of the start of a facebook conversation. The girl is no better than a homeless person interrupting someone while they're eating to beg for money. It is not only rude and insulting, it is racist. Paisas do not treat Colombian men this way. When Paisas treat an American this way it shows that Paisas do not any respect for kind hearted Americans. A racist is someone who treats someone differently because of their skin color. Paisas are very quick to tell you that they're not like other people but they are all the same.

You hanging with the wrong paisas my friend.

[Combo]

When a Paisa asks an American for money within the first 5 minutes, of the start of a facebook conversation. The girl is no better than a homeless person interrupting someone while they're eating to beg for money. It is not only rude and insulting, it is racist. Paisas do not treat Colombian men this way. When Paisas treat an American this way it shows that Paisas do not any respect for kind hearted Americans. A racist is someone who treats someone differently because of their skin color. Paisas are very quick to tell you that they're not like other people but they are all the same.

Racist? It has nothing to do with race. The girls take advantage of foolish (or just plain stupid) foreigners, who could be black, white, Asian, Arab or whatever.

You're in a country where the typical person makes about $225 US Dollars a month. You're hanging out with hookers, who generally aren't the most upstanding people around. If you act like a big shot and don't pay attention to what you're doing, yes you're going to get robbed (or worse) and it doesn't matter what color your skin is.

[Mr Enternational]

When a Paisa asks an American for money within the first 5 minutes, of the start of a facebook conversation.It is not only rude and insulting, it is racist. Paisas do not treat Colombian men this way. When Paisas treat an American this way it shows that Paisas do not any respect for kind hearted Americans. A racist is someone who treats someone differently because of their skin color.

Of course they do not do Colombian men like that because Colombian men use more discretion with their money. It is nothing racist. They are just asking mfs that are known to give it. How many posters here have you seen talk about sending money and giving exorbitant tips? If I was them I would ask too!

[JjBee62]

I've traveled extensively around the world but exclusively in South America for the last 3 years. In the last 3 years I've gone through probably 15 phones. Yes I'm a drug addict *****monger that is not careful. But one thing that I've noticed is girls love to hack my phone. I have had them clone my phone and try to transfer money from my bank account, using PayPal and zoom account, I even had one girl still my wallet and write a $8,700 check, that was the exact amount that was in my checking account at the time but I was lucky that it did not go through because my brother had cash a check I left for him. I turn off all photos on WhatsApp because a girl can simply hack your phone by sending you a photo that is an executable file not an actual photo, on WhatsApp. I no longer let girls even touch my phones even whenever I'm using my phone to play music through my speaker. Do not trust these working girls with anything!

It sounds like the girls aren't the problem.

1. There's nothing racist about it. If you want someone to give you money, why waste time asking people who have no money? A gringo is more likely to have money.

2. The Facebook issue is easy. Click. Block. Problem solved. Or you just don't respond. I got several messages 3 weeks ago that a girl's grandmother would die if I didn't send money. There hasn't been a funeral yet.

3. An executable file sent through Whatsapp won't execute unless you click on it. It's pretty obvious that it's not a photo or video. Don't click on shit if you don't know what it is.

4. Why bring a blank check to Colombia? Why let a girl use your phone? Why log into your banking app for her? How does a Colombian even cash a check drawn on a US bank?

5. How does someone get 15 phones stolen in 3 years and not figure out how to keep from getting his phone stolen?

[Captain1234]

I've traveled extensively around the world but exclusively in South America for the last 3 years. In the last 3 years I've gone through probably 15 phones. Yes I'm a drug addict *****monger that is not careful. But one thing that I've noticed is girls love to hack my phone. I have had them clone my phone and try to transfer money from my bank account, using PayPal and zoom account, I even had one girl still my wallet and write a $8,700 check, that was the exact amount that was in my checking account at the time but I was lucky that it did not go through because my brother had cash a check I left for him. I turn off all photos on WhatsApp because a girl can simply hack your phone by sending you a photo that is an executable file not an actual photo, on WhatsApp. I no longer let girls even touch my phones even whenever I'm using my phone to play music through my speaker. Do not trust these working girls with anything!

[Captain1234]

When a Paisa asks an American for money within the first 5 minutes, of the start of a facebook conversation. The girl is no better than a homeless person interrupting someone while they're eating to beg for money. It is not only rude and insulting, it is racist. Paisas do not treat Colombian men this way. When Paisas treat an American this way it shows that Paisas do not any respect for kind hearted Americans. A racist is someone who treats someone differently because of their skin color. Paisas are very quick to tell you that they're not like other people but they are all the same.

[Knowledge]

That is a problem I have never had. I've used uber in 5 or 6 countries. Try registering different and multiple credit and debit cards.

Anyone else had trouble with Uber not letting you use your cards to pay for journeys and only cash?

About a year ago when I was in Medellin, in the middle of my trip Uber wouldn't let me use my cards anymore, said something like 'this payment method is unavailable. ".

My banks were aware of where I was and I was only using Uber for myself and cards in my name. No payments have ever failed and I've only received 5 star ratings. I wasn't using Uber much so never messaged them about it.

Went to Brazil about 6 months ago and had the same trouble, tried to contact them about it but due to me not speaking Portuguese I couldn't.

I finally remembered to contact them in my country a few days ago and they came back and said ID broken their terms and conditions..

[SoberHans69]

Anyone else had trouble with Uber not letting you use your cards to pay for journeys and only cash?

About a year ago when I was in Medellin, in the middle of my trip Uber wouldn't let me use my cards anymore, said something like 'this payment method is unavailable. ".

My banks were aware of where I was and I was only using Uber for myself and cards in my name. No payments have ever failed and I've only received 5 star ratings. I wasn't using Uber much so never messaged them about it.

Went to Brazil about 6 months ago and had the same trouble, tried to contact them about it but due to me not speaking Portuguese I couldn't.

I finally remembered to contact them in my country a few days ago and they came back and said ID broken their terms and conditions.

I emailed them back to say which rules and they replied with something about fraud. I replied saying I'm the only person to use my account with my cards and then replied with taking fraud seriously.

Emailed them back again and they said they wouldn't tell me what they think I've done wrong, won't tell me which terms I've broken and want reply to me again.

Stupid company, anyone else have similar issues?

Will just use their competitors in the future.

[Villainy]

The quotation marks are most appropriate as he certainly isn't "rich. " Two years in Medellin and he's still in a midrange hotel, Covid monthly rate inviting in "high end" (wink) Facebook girls from Bello and Manrique. Someone with deep pockets would at least up their game to a luxury apartment but that hasn't been in the plans. Plus the truly rich will tend to be in places like the Mediterranean coast with varieties of different, better educated hookers of all shades and from all cultures. And this while enjoying better food and infrastructure, stunning scenery, and meals without a beggar pounding on the window or showing up at the table every ten minutes shouting Reggaeton into a microphone.

No your typical ISG member is looking for interesting locals and value in P4P with average income and V is no different, in spite of the pretensions.

Paulie, sorry if I was ignoring your BS, but Elvis and his fantasy life are just too inviting to address.

I never said I was "rich" (which, of course, is a relative term) but if you are the comparison point, well, maybe "extremely wealthy" would be a more appropriate term of comparison. My "mid-range" hotel is a place where you can't afford to stay. I seem to remember you said as much before. But I do understand your plight.

As to the girls that I spend time with. How would you know? Yes, I've acknowledged that I do use FaceBook to find some girls, and I also use Instagram and other social media. I used to be on Seeking before I retired but I've decided it isn't worth it here in Colombia. Afterall the best girl on there is now with Elvis (or so says he) and I'm just not into mid-30's stale-dated hookers with droopy boobs with teenagers.

This is a non-BS point. If you are clean cut and not gross looking or overweight and you can carry at least a semblance of a conversation in Spanish there are a lot of young beautiful women who are thrilled to talk to you and dine with you (on your tab of course). They don't get invited to dine out very often and certainly not at nicer restaurants where they can dress up. We're not just talking El Poblado but also Parque Laureles is flush with high quality restaurants. Take a girl to dinner once and maybe she comes home with you, maybe not. But one thing for sure (at least in my experience) is that if you like her and invite her to dine out a second time. She isn't going to accept unless she is planning on going home with you. How does that compare to your existence in the US?

You really think I live here because "I have too?" I haven't started taking social security yet, because of the annual increment for deferring.

Don't worry Paulie Wolly, now that you have a bromance going with Elvis maybe he'll put you up in his apartment in Cartagena.

[Villainy]

Thing is I know when I am over the line and insulting someone, and agreeing with you did insult Viliany but I did not do that on the political forum, and it is the second time I have gotten points after insulting his sorry ass. I do not know if he is a mod or fucking a mod but something is up with that asshole. Half that prick's posts are him riding my ass. .

Feeling persecuted Elvis? I certainly don't have a personal grudge against you. I don't even know you. I just feel compelled to correct you when you post completely unfounded drivel (not even dressed up as an opinion) or maybe you're just prevaricating. You can decide for yourself which it is on a case by case basis.

he hears about me with a 10 GF and a great place in Cartagena.

Hey, V, my gal, the one my friends said was a boob job away from being a 10 is getting one, and she is better looking, better in bed, and nicer than anyone you have been with or will be with.

So, is she a 10 now? Or will she be a 10 after the boob job? You did mention in posts that she was a past her prime hooker you found on Seeking and that she was well into her 30's with a teenage daughter.

I'm not trying to insult you (jajaja well, maybe a little). Those were your words, weren't they?

You pay her expenses for a nice apartment (or so you say) and you're there, how often? Kind of makes one wonder what the 10, stale-dated hooker with the droopy boobs is doing when you're not there.

Mmmm. I'll try real hard not to be jealous jajajaja (that is sarcasm Elvi).

[Villainy]

Well said, plus paying a little extra for a Corona as opposed to good local beer doesn't prove much of anything....

Paulie, I know we have had our difference(s) but I have been straight.....

Jajajaja.

A blooming bromance. Ain't love grand. Care to share what you got each other for "DIA de amor y amistad"?

[Paulie97]

Oh yeah, and bed bugs would never snap at his "rich" ass and neither would lice. LOL.

The quotation marks are most appropriate as he certainly isn't "rich. " Two years in Medellin and he's still in a midrange hotel, Covid monthly rate inviting in "high end" (wink) Facebook girls from Bello and Manrique. Someone with deep pockets would at least up their game to a luxury apartment but that hasn't been in the plans. Plus the truly rich will tend to be in places like the Mediterranean coast with varieties of different, better educated hookers of all shades and from all cultures. And this while enjoying better food and infrastructure, stunning scenery, and meals without a beggar pounding on the window or showing up at the table every ten minutes shouting Reggaeton into a microphone.

No your typical ISG member is looking for interesting locals and value in P4P with average income and V is no different, in spite of the pretensions.

[Paulie97]

Paulie's wealth has nothing to do with anything. Paulie was not bragging about being a man of such "great wealth" that he could not get lice or bed bugs.

Here is a guy bragging about not getting ripped off for a few bucks from cabs and Rappi yet he could get an apartment for $300 a month nicer than this flebag hotel. What is up with that?

Well, I know because I got an apartment and it was a $5000 deposit and thousands more to furnish it. So this man of "great wealth" does not have the money for furnishings and a deposit. He is every bit the pretender than that Paulie said he was.

V sounds like a guy with $25,000 in the bank getting a $2000 monthly pension but because he lives in Colombia, he has convinced himself how wealthy he is.

Well said, plus paying a little extra for a Corona as opposed to good local beer doesn't prove much of anything.

I wouldn't call his hotel a "flea bag," but it is typical La 70 hotel fare. I stay in the area myself, every trip. When I checked Google the other day one booking site had it at 38 a night, another 39, another 43 and others were a bit higher. Walking in you can do much better, and for a Covid monthly rate? No telling how low it would go.

As to myself, I'm clear to everyone I meet that I'm of modest means with a pension and an online business that is also a hobby. A recent inheritance has improved my situation some. I have good genes with the vast majority in my recent family tree living to near or beyond age 90 so I'm waiting for the greatest benefit before taking Social Security.

At the end of the day, and to go back to where it started, the stewardess, who certainly isn't staying in dumps or hostels, was wise to keep her luggage in the bathroom. She probably does inspections also, all wise no matter what you pay for the rental property according to the specialists that know what they are talking about. The aim is to prevent bringing any of these creatures with you when you leave that can ultimately wreak havoc in your primary residence. It's worth a bit of extra effort, and those here discussing it were on the right track.

P.S. I'll add for the readers that the injection "lice" into the discussion was a false equivalence. They can only survive one to two days without a host. Bed bugs can last up to a year without any feeding whatsoever, and thus are the far greater threat in hotels.

[Elvis 2008]

The hotel in question, the best rate I've seen for it is $50 per night. I believe I paid $70 when I stayed there in the spring. It's a nice place, much nicer than what is available towards the south end of La 70. I doubt if he's spending less than $1000 per month. However, within walking distance there are several hotels where he could be spending $500 or less.

If he was really desperate to save money he could easily find an apartment for $300 or less and save more money by eating in.

I've had lunch with Villainy a few times. He orders Corona, instead of Pilsen. He eats at the more expensive restaurants, and not at the 6 k fried chicken place (which has some pretty good chicken). If your line of attack is through his finances, he's in a much better position than you are.

Paulie's wealth has nothing to do with anything. Paulie was not bragging about being a man of such "great wealth" that he could not get lice or bed bugs.

Here is a guy bragging about not getting ripped off for a few bucks from cabs and Rappi yet he could get an apartment for $300 a month nicer than this flebag hotel. What is up with that?

Well, I know because I got an apartment and it was a $5000 deposit and thousands more to furnish it. So this man of "great wealth" does not have the money for furnishings and a deposit. He is every bit the pretender than that Paulie said he was.

V sounds like a guy with $25,000 in the bank getting a $2000 monthly pension but because he lives in Colombia, he has convinced himself how wealthy he is.