George Schoepper is a half-thai, half-european (possibly Scandinavian) who claims to be able to invest a third-party's money and achieve a ROI (Return Of Investment) of between 10 - 37%.
He is in reality a prolific, cheating con-artist who has scammed many expats and locals of hard-earned cash.
His ploy is to claim he has a cousin in the thai banking sector who engages in insider trading.
The George Schopper Con-Artist Technique
Claims his cousin is involved with insider trading so the gamble is for sure. Pitches that he needs money for his daughters schooling and that his cousin's mother died so he cant pay back the investments ( and alleged interest) immediately
Will tell you the money is coming on Monday, then Wednesday, Then Friday, then Monday again.
Will claim to pay you back with interest, within 1 week.
Will pay you back a little at a time....with no interest.
Has 4 phone numbers.
Has a tattoo of a black jing jok (chameleon) on his right forearm.
Speaks with a mock posh accent exuding richness. Very well spoken.
Smokes cigarettes.
Is typically well dressed.
Fakes his resume.
Lives in the nana area between sois 7 to 13
Claims his father was a diplomat, especially in South Africa.
Will fake talking to someone on the phone, to trick you.
Currently using a Motorola K1.
Likes to have a cup of coffee in the morning, to spot for potential 'marks' or victims.
George Schoepper - The Final Word
If you see this man, avoid him altogether and warn others of him, he is untrustworthy, a confidence trickster and someone whom Thailand would be better off without.
His last known whereabouts are: Nana District, Sukumvit, Bangkok.
