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Years ago I received a call from one Pakistani possibly from Kashmir origin. He said to me one of his “Gora” friend has computer for sale if you are interested he could get it at discounted price and I give him some pocket money.
I asked him where I could see this computer; he said I could meet him near Royal restaurant on wilmslow road Manchester. Then he will take me to his “Gora” friend.
I asked his name and he told me his name is “Ali” then I asked his home number. He said I don’t want to let me mom know that Iam dealing with this stuff to get some money.
I said ok and put about 600 pounds in my pocket. As soon as I reached near wilmslow Road It came to my mind what the hell Iam going to do with this computer because I already had laptop and two desktops. I switched off my mobile phone and came back home. Thanks god it was right decision and my sixth sense saved me from being conned
Otherwise I could have lost about 600 pounds.

Few years later I received a call from Bradford he said one of his “Gora” friend has photocopiers if I pay him some pocket money as commission then he could arrange the deal. I asked him his home address then he said his brother has veg/ fruit stall in the
Bradford market if I come there and he will be there. I put some cash in my pocket and borrowed van from one of my friend and started traveling to Bradford. As soon as I was
Near Bradford he called me It will be difficult to park in city centre so I call him when I arrive near market in Bradford. As soon as I arrived near Market/ Morrison I called him.
He came to my van, opened the door and warmly said Aslam u alikum . As he was stepping inside the van he said “ ya allah khair”
He was about 27 years of age about 5 feet tall medium built and told me his name is “mushtaaq”
After dua and salaam he said lets go to photocopier place. He took me to one photocopier machine shop and told me stop and wait. After few minutes he came out and told me he
talked to “Gora” friend and asked to give 450 pounds to get machines. I told him I have to see the machines first. How I could pay you the money without seeing anything.
He said I can give my this gold necklace and jacket as security. He said jacket is “saneetay” made which is very expensive. Is it True? No idea what saneetay is?
I said I don’t want any security I just want to see the machines before I give you money.
Then he said you are Muslim not trusting another Muslim. It is very big sin not to trust another Muslim.
As soon as he told me this I gave him 450 pounds . He took the money, went into the shop and came out after few minutes. He said I paid the money for machines and lets collect from the store. He took me to another place and asked to stop at one snooker place. He told me wait outside till he arranges for collection. He went in…..
I have waited about 10 minutes and still no sign of his appearance. I went into the snooker hall and looked around. There was no sign of him in the hall. I asked the Pakistani at the reception about this guy. He offered me a chair and tea. He said you have been conned. This building has 3 entrances and exits. I saw him coming in and after two minutes he went out. He suggested if I want to catch him visit regularly some other snooker place.
I came out and was so ashamed of my foolishness and believing conman because he was Muslim.

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I went to the photocopier place and told about this whole story. Lady in the shop said he came in twice, looking at machines and asked the prices and walked out. She said best thing is report to the police and they will help in police investigation.
I went to the market where his brother had (according to him) veg/fruit stall. There were
Pakistanis working there with similar accent but they said they have no idea about this person.
Then I went to the Bradford police station and waited out and the changed my mind not to report this incident because police doesn’t take notice of these type of crimes.
So I drove you back to Manchester. While I was driving and thinking I see “Ali” who called few years ago in Manchester was the same conman “Mushtaq”
I bet he conned many people by this way with same story.
Do you have story to tell of conman?

Since that day I was very careful but you know victims of these conmen are vulnerable to the crime again and again.
I have been conned again three times because I trust people very quickly.


Note for British Police : wondering if you have report of this person? From Manchester or Yorkshire area?