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Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Tourist is charged £1,200 for two drinks and a packet of crisps in Mexico
A hapless tourist believes he may have been scammed after paying 100 times the right amount for two drinks and a bag of chips while abroad in Mexico - and his bank is refusing to pay him back. The distressed Dutch holidaymaker was supposed to pay 310 Mexican pesos, equivalent to £12 for the light snack. But two '0's were erroneously added to the amount, bringing the total to 31,000 pesos or £1,200. The customer insists he checked the amount on the card machine before entering his PIN code and approving the amount - and has now concluded either the machine was faulty or he was defrauded by the seller. But Rabobank said it will not compensate him, because he 'authorised' the payment by entering his PIN number - even if it was 'under false pretenses'. Now Kifid, the Dutch body responsible for dealing with financial disputes, has ruled in favour of the bank, De Telegraaf reported. In its decision, Kifid stated: 'It is understandable that the consumer finds the amount too high for two drinks and a bag of chips and would never have agreed to this amount if he had known. 'But that does not mean that he has not legally agreed to the payment.' The tourist argued that the bank should have flagged such a large payment coming out of his account while abroad, but the ombudsman said the bank could not be blamed for the incident. It added: 'The mere fact that the transaction may have been unusual for the consumer does not mean that the bank was aware of it and should have intervened.' Unfortunately for the tourist, he will now not see a penny back from the amount taken. The Dutch holidaymaker is just the latest example of how even the most cautious traveller can be caught off-guard by a conniving swindler. Other scams that tourists have become caught up in include taxi drivers who claim their meter is broken before then charging a hefty fee, as well as overpaying in currency they are unfamiliar with to dishonest sellers. Tourists have also reported distraction tactics, such as being approached in a restaurant by someone with a handwritten note, only to then find their phone or other valuables have been stolen as they take the time to read it. Some have also reported buying tickets for a boat tour or day trip, only to then find the 'organiser' never turns up to the designated meeting point.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Narcos: Mexico' Star Manuel Masalva in Coma After Contracting Bacterial Infection
Narcos: Mexico star Manuel Masalva has been placed in a coma after contracting a bacterial infection. "My brother is fighting for his life far away from home," Masalva's friend Mario Morán said in Spanish in a TikTok video uploaded on Thursday, April 3, adding that the actor, 43, is "one of my best friends." Morán, 32, explained that Masalva 'fell victim to a very aggressive virus' while on vacation. 'This led him to an induced coma. As of today, his situation remains delicate," he added. Celebrity Health Scares Through the Years Morán also shared a GoFundMe link raising money for Masalva's unexpected hospital costs. "The medical costs are enormous and in a country where everything is more difficult, any help, no matter how small, can make the difference in this very difficult moment," Morán said in the clip. "If you can contribute, we thank you with our entire hearts." According to the GoFundMe page, which was created on Tuesday, April 1, Masalva contracted an 'unknown bacteria' while abroad and was in 'serious condition.' An update on Masalva's condition was shared via the page on Thursday. 'Manu remains in critical condition; the bacteria has already been detected,' the post which was written in Spanish read. 'He's on antibiotics, and we're waiting for him to begin to improve.' The page also shared that Masalva's family was grateful for the donations received so far. At the time of writing, the GoFundMe total has reached more than 1 million Mexican Pesos (which is around $49,000 USD) from more than 800 donations. The page's goal was to achieve $1 million. 'Many thanks to everyone who has donated so far; your generosity and support are crucial during this difficult time for Manuel and his loved ones,' the message read. 'We deeply appreciate the generosity of acquaintances, friends, and family.' Netflix's 'Toy Boy' Star Jose de la Torre Dead at 37 After Battling an Unknown Illness The post also expressed its gratitude to those who have spread the word about Masalva. 'Thank you for continuing to share this campaign on your social media so we can reach more people who can help,' the post continued. 'Together, we can make a huge difference for Manuel and provide him with the strength and support he needs to recover.' Masalva is best known for playing Ramón Arellano Félix on Netflix's Narcos: Mexico. The series was a spinoff of the original Narcos and starred Michael Peña, Scoot McNairy, Diego Luna and more. The crime drama ran for three seasons before coming to an end in 2021. Masalva also appeared in several Mexican series, including La Guzmán, Tengo Que Morir Todas Las Noches and more.
