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Posted on 30 Dec 2024
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"They Probably Won't Cheat Me, Right?"
Working Hard Only to Get Scammed Out of Commission -
A Summary of 10 Types of People Who Seem Trustworthy but Turn Out to Be the Worst
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1๏ธโฃ Parents, Relatives, and Family Members ๐ช
There’s always one person in the family who goes against everything. They’re influential yet difficult.
When profits are involved, they push back on anything that doesn’t benefit them.
Deals get blocked, or if they go through, the results are never fair.
They take the juicy meat and leave you licking bones.
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2๏ธโฃ Close Friends, Partners, and Inner Circle ๐
The people closest to you often know your weak points best.
They know how to speak to you, how to get you to agree.
That’s what makes betrayal from them sting the most.
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3๏ธโฃ Seemingly Successful Businesspeople ๐จ๐ผ
Luxury cars. Expensive suits.
They paint a picture of success.
But that image is often a trap.
When it’s time to close a deal, they vanish with the money.
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4๏ธโฃ Highly Educated People with Good Careers ๐จ๐๐จโ๏ธ
Degrees and titles don’t guarantee integrity.
Some use their professional image to deceive others.
It’s social credibility used as a mask.
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5๏ธโฃ Police, Military, Prosecutors, Politicians, Community Leaders, or Local Influential Figures ๐ฎ๐โ๏ธ๐จโ๏ธ
People in power often get involved in high-value assets.
They mention powerful names.
Break promises with confidence.
Their “invisible power” makes agents like us hesitate.
We fear the consequences of confronting them.
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6๏ธโฃ Monks, Religious Leaders, or Spiritual Figures ๐คดPeople of faith aren't always what they seem.
These days, it’s hard to tell real from fake.
Robes can cover up greed.
True monks don’t touch money or benefit from others.
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7๏ธโฃ Co-Agents ๐ฎ
They were fine when the deals were small.
No paperwork. No issues.
But once the commission grows big enough to start a new life —
They deal directly with owners behind your back.
They smile in front of you while stabbing from behind.
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8๏ธโฃ Older People ๐ด๐ต
“Respect your elders.”
But not all elders deserve it.
Some grow old in age, not in wisdom.
They use age as a shield, not a virtue.
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9๏ธโฃ People with Sweet Talk and Pleasant Voices ๐ง๐
Refined speech. Calm voice. Well-dressed.
They talk like they’ve attended etiquette school three times.
But when there’s money on the table —
It’s a honey-glazed blade.
They smile while cutting your throat softly.
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1๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ Bloggers, Influencers, and Social Media Personalities ๐จ๐ป๐ฉ๐ป
They look successful. Loved. Untouchable.
But once they get what they want —
They ghost you.
And if you speak up, they might come after you with followers or legal threats.
You end up asking yourself:
“Is it worth the fight?”
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After these warnings, here are recommendations for self-protection to avoid being repeatedly deceived:
Work professionally and thoroughly. Document everything in writing, chats, voice clips, and videos
Always keep broker agreements, co-agent contracts, property viewing forms, and detailed contracts readily available
Don't rely on verbal agreements and trust alone (#many failures from this)
Don't trust easily, no matter how credible someone seems
Verify all documents, information, and evidence before decisions
Be wary of those who try to impress too quickly
Trust your instincts more than others
Don't be greedy (#extremely important)
For work involving benefits, especially in the real estate agent profession with high-value commissions, the Buddha's Kalama Sutta teaches us not to believe easily without verification. Here are its 10 key principles about not judging superficially:
Don't believe just from hearing (modern media)
Don't believe from tradition
Don't believe from rumors
Don't believe because it's in texts
Don't believe from logic alone
Don't believe because it matches your opinion
Don't believe because someone seems credible
Don't believe because the speaker is respectable
Don't believe because they're your teacher
Only believe after proving something is good, beneficial, and harmless
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Let this Buddhist teaching help you stay grounded.
Work smart. Protect yourself.
And may fairness reach all parties involved.
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With good intention, from
A Lovely Agent from Huai Khwang.
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