Comments on: Cambodia scams: The powdered milk scam

By: Vincent

Vincent — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 10:58:47 +0000

In reply to Flay. Thanks for your heart felt comments .Won't stop as long as the mafia and police make money. Sad but true.

By: Flay

Flay — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 09:33:55 +0000

Here’s the bottom line folks. ‘Kind-hearted’ or not, use ur thick heads. If a child is on the street begging/selling/etc ANYTHING what does it mean? It means that the child is not doing what a child SHOULD be doing ie; school, playing – developing and learning normally to become an independent, happy and productive member of society. When u see a baby being lugged around at 11pm what does THAT mean? It means that the baby is not doing what a baby SHOULD be doing, ie sleeping, being in an environment other than Pub Street etc etc…not really hard is it, all you ‘kind-hearted’ folks?
Another question; just how far do you think your ‘generous’ $1 (or $30 can of formula) goes? Answer; until it runs out (or gets sold back to the shop) which in the case of the dollar aint long. So do u think you’re really doing some good here? Even if the kid DOES get that full dollar (which he wont because 99% of them have handlers who really get the loot) he might eat for a day and then, SHOCK HORROR! hes at it again tomorrow, the same dreary, sad cycle.
Last point – all you ‘kind-hearted’ folks…have a think, a REALLY honest think, about ur motivations for your ‘generous’ deeds. Like the avid Facebooker in the article above, can you honestly say ur trying to make a difference with that 1 buck/1can or is it more about you making yourself feel good/look good? Perhaps if you really gave a sh!t about these ‘poor Cambodians’ youd devote a little more to them and actually make a real difference (as per some of the ways mentioned in the article and more).
Sorry if i sound harsh, i have lived here a long time and traveled this and many other developing nations and i just get a little tired of token gestures from ‘kind-hearted’ westerners getting given a free pass for perpetuating these problems because they’re ‘trying to do the right thing’. Again, use ur heads.

By: J

Sun, 28 May 2017 15:51:08 +0000

I am glad this Article has been shared on FB. I will not want to be caught out. Sad. Yet scams are in every shape and form. From fake ID used for friendship requests on Facebook to emails in form of begging to relinquish personal / business account funds. Trust is the key and only trust ones instinct and never fall for bleeding heart trick. Children and babies in this case are vulnerable ones caught up and it is all very twisted and sickening to say the least.

By: Marc ~ Phuket

Marc ~ Phuket — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:21:54 +0000

In reply to Florian.

Florian,

Your heart was in the right place..

The scam exists because it works.

Best you can do know is pass on the experience.

It’s highly doubtful the Cambodian authorities..
(I laughed when I just wrote that) would ever do anything.

Its up to us expats to help get the message out to those visiting.

By: Vincent

Vincent — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 04:09:38 +0000

In reply to Florian. Maybe get the Guest Houses, Hotels and Hostels to start getting involved and handing out info upon check in. It will take a Khmer leader like the Temple group family empire to get it rolling. Maybe some NGO to go door to door with flyers printed. That being said, probably won't happen. I do like the painting the sidewalk idea but probably get arrested in the process.