In Reply to: My experience posted by Sharon on Tuesday, 26. February 2013 at 17:12 Bali Time:
It isn't about being negative. Obviously you had a good experience and I most sincerely hope Herself does too. Plainly she trusts her friends and sometimes trust like this turns out to be true.
The problem is that many of us have actually met people over the years who have been severely and deliberately scammed by people who they trusted. These people too thought that their friends (who turned out not to be friends) were "different" and "totally honest". There have been many tears shed in these situations. Not just at the loss of money but the loss of a friendship that never was. Personally I would, if I was going to do this, would only lease and therefore not need a local nominee.
I believe Snoopy's motives are, in this case, pure and he is not being negative at all just realistic. I bet he is hoping like me that Herself's friends have pure motives and of course this may well be so but there are red flags to look out for. Also, from personal experience, I would say that mourning leaves one a little vulnerable even if like Herself you are plainly and intelligent capable person.
Aside from Herself if Snoopy's warnings save one person from a very big mistake then this thread is very worthwhile. I am glad that you have had such a positive outcome and wish you many years of ejoying Lembongan.