He posed as God

[Debi]

Man Accused of Swindling Woman Out of Over $300,000 by Pretending to be God | Coast to Coast AM

In a bizarre story out of Spain, a man is on trial for allegedly convincing an elderly woman to give him over $300,000 by pretending that he was God.

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[Duke]

Not even I'd try that.

 

[Stevedog]

I don't even know where to start on this one. The level of absolute absurdity in the plan? How vile that someone thought of this? Or that this plan worked to such an extent?

 

[jadamz]

I don't even know where to start on this one. The level of absolute absurdity in the plan? How vile that someone thought of this? Or that this plan worked to such an extent?

the pre-meditation alone is a heinous act

 

[Selectric]

Well first thing that comes to mind is there is a lovely little corner of Hell waiting for that creep.

 

[Lynne]

A sad story, there are predators out there just waiting for a week victim. Life is hard and harder yet if you are weak-minded.

 

[Duke]

A sad story, there are predators out there just waiting for a week victim. Life is hard and harder yet if you are weak-minded.

And this well known corollary:

One of my former bosses had this framed and hanging in his office.

 

[Lynne]

And this well known corollary:

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One of my former bosses had this framed and hanging in his office.

Yep, he said it best, exactly that. Thanks Duke

 

[Paulm]

And this well known corollary:

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One of my former bosses had this framed and hanging in his office.

but, is that referring to the swindler....or the woman?????

 

[Lynne]

but, is that referring to the swindler....or the woman?????

I would say the victim, the criminal was at least smart enough to take advantage even if he is a terrible person. just my opinion.