Totally understand that Costa Rica crime envrionment is not good. However, most (not all)_ books have armed security guards.
IMO as long as it's not legal in States, does not matter what off-shore jursidiction, this kind of thing can happen.
If you think about it, while it is much less likely, same sh** could happen in the Sates.
IMO as long as it's not legal in States, does not matter what off-shore jursidiction, this kind of thing can happen.
If you think about it, while it is much less likely, same sh** could happen in the Sates.
Mudbone....It has nothing to do with whether an office's activity is legal or not 4000 miles away in the U.S. I don't think the criminals that robbed the office debated the legality of the sportsbook before they went ahead with the crime. The amazing thing is that oficentro is enclosed in security gates with armed guards all over the place, and only a frontal entry and a back exit. How these assholes did this, I don't know. But I do know this...the criminals here in Costa Rica are NOT worried about legal repercussions or facing any consequences for their actions.
My advice for Americans in Costa Rica is to arm yourselves to the teeth.
My advice for Americans in Costa Rica is to arm yourselves to the teeth.
TTinCo...You ask why the crooked dogshit government of Costa Rica doesn't do anything about it. Without starting a debate about CR politics, I'll just say this....There seems to be, in Costa Rica, a growing climate of social instability, as well as economic instabilty, (and ultimately political instabilty) which has sapped the foreigners living in this country of the confidence they need to invest here. A lot of money has left the country in the past 2 years, and money will continue to leave and I don't see anything stopping it. This place is GROSSLY OVER-PRICED and on top of that...you're not even safe here. The days of foreigners coming to CR and paying crazy prices to buy and rent homes are OVER. Bank failures are around the corner, as the banks get stuck with properties worth a fraction of the money loaned on them. The writing is on the wall for Costa Rica. The party is OVER. Condolences.
Part of the reason the government doesn't address the crime here is the fact that the Costa Ricans like to blame the Nicaraguans and Colombians for this problem (WHICH IS BULLSHIT). This excuse simplifies the problem to the point where there isn't a solution. The first step Costa Rica needs to take to solve it's problems is to ACCEPT RESPONSIBILTY FOR WHAT HAPPENS WITHIN IT'S BORDERS. I'm questioning whether or not this culture has it in them.
Part of the reason the government doesn't address the crime here is the fact that the Costa Ricans like to blame the Nicaraguans and Colombians for this problem (WHICH IS BULLSHIT). This excuse simplifies the problem to the point where there isn't a solution. The first step Costa Rica needs to take to solve it's problems is to ACCEPT RESPONSIBILTY FOR WHAT HAPPENS WITHIN IT'S BORDERS. I'm questioning whether or not this culture has it in them.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by truthteller:
Only last week, my house was robbed 3 times and car got stolen. .<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
ROBBED 3 times in 1 WEEK? If thats the case, you should consider leaving Costa Rica, you just dont have enough common sense to be living here.
Only last week, my house was robbed 3 times and car got stolen. .<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
ROBBED 3 times in 1 WEEK? If thats the case, you should consider leaving Costa Rica, you just dont have enough common sense to be living here.
1) Bars on windows/Watchmen on every corner is standard in every counntry in Latin America that I have see. Not unique to CR, by any means.
2) I have never even come close to being robbed. It has a lot to do with, awareness.
3) Being armed to the teeth helps.
4) There was NO security in the office that was robbed. The guys robbed them, stamped the parking voucher, took off the masks, and exited. If your counting on these guards at the gate to take one for you....Well, they won't.
5) I honestly feel MUCH SAFER here walking the streets than in my neighborhood in the States.
6) Other Latin American countries are DANGEROUS! Columbia, Venezuela, Dominican Rep., Purto Rico, Brazil. CR is not even in the majors, they are a AA club by comparison.
7) Still doesn't change the fact that it is getting more dangerous.
2) I have never even come close to being robbed. It has a lot to do with, awareness.
3) Being armed to the teeth helps.
4) There was NO security in the office that was robbed. The guys robbed them, stamped the parking voucher, took off the masks, and exited. If your counting on these guards at the gate to take one for you....Well, they won't.
5) I honestly feel MUCH SAFER here walking the streets than in my neighborhood in the States.
6) Other Latin American countries are DANGEROUS! Columbia, Venezuela, Dominican Rep., Purto Rico, Brazil. CR is not even in the majors, they are a AA club by comparison.
7) Still doesn't change the fact that it is getting more dangerous.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by American:
Habsman...You don't know the half of it. There is a reason why all the homes are enclosed in gates like bird-cages and there are guards on every street corner.
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Actually...I do know the half of it, I've been here in CR for 5 years and have never left, I was standing outside of the book when it got robbed, and work next door.
I personally have never had a problem, but yes the crime is out of control, but for someone to say.."don't play in CR because masked robbers will steal the money from the book is kind of silly"
Most good bookmakers have all money in a safe out of country bank.
My point was the employees got robbed, the players of the book were not in any jeopardy from that incident of losing money.
Habsman...You don't know the half of it. There is a reason why all the homes are enclosed in gates like bird-cages and there are guards on every street corner.
[This message was edited by American on September 21, 2003 at 03:04 AM.]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Actually...I do know the half of it, I've been here in CR for 5 years and have never left, I was standing outside of the book when it got robbed, and work next door.
I personally have never had a problem, but yes the crime is out of control, but for someone to say.."don't play in CR because masked robbers will steal the money from the book is kind of silly"
Most good bookmakers have all money in a safe out of country bank.
My point was the employees got robbed, the players of the book were not in any jeopardy from that incident of losing money.
Country Dick....If it makes you feel better pretending it's safe and everything is ok here, then keep doing it. All I can say is you must live in a real shit neighborhood in the states.
In the states there are bad places for crime like Watts and Harlem. Costa Rica is like living in Watts or Harlem. The crime is everywhere, not just confined and concentrated to a few areas.
The fact that Costa Rica is better than Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, the DR or any other toilet country that you can think of means nothing to me. The fact is that this country has become a shit place to live. How does it help to think that it's better than some other place that sucks worse than this? There comes a point in life where you want quality. I'm in the process of disinvesting and getting the hell out of here while I still have my health. If you chose to stay, you have my sympathies.
In the states there are bad places for crime like Watts and Harlem. Costa Rica is like living in Watts or Harlem. The crime is everywhere, not just confined and concentrated to a few areas.
The fact that Costa Rica is better than Colombia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, the DR or any other toilet country that you can think of means nothing to me. The fact is that this country has become a shit place to live. How does it help to think that it's better than some other place that sucks worse than this? There comes a point in life where you want quality. I'm in the process of disinvesting and getting the hell out of here while I still have my health. If you chose to stay, you have my sympathies.
American,
I'm not "Pretending" to feel safe. I do. I am from a shit neighborhood in the States. I know it means zip to you. I'm not trying to impress you, or anyone else. Simply pointing out that it is comparitively safe here Vs. Other Latin countrys. I know you are disinvesting here, and frankly i'm a bit tired of all the bullshit invloved in doing business here. "The party is over".....I know a friend who sounds a lot like you. I know one thing, CR sure ain't Pennsylvania.
I'm not "Pretending" to feel safe. I do. I am from a shit neighborhood in the States. I know it means zip to you. I'm not trying to impress you, or anyone else. Simply pointing out that it is comparitively safe here Vs. Other Latin countrys. I know you are disinvesting here, and frankly i'm a bit tired of all the bullshit invloved in doing business here. "The party is over".....I know a friend who sounds a lot like you. I know one thing, CR sure ain't Pennsylvania.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by American:
Habsman....You're right about the money being safe from criminals. Whether it's safe from some of the bookmakers down here is another question.
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LOL.........Some peoples children I tell ya.
Habsman....You're right about the money being safe from criminals. Whether it's safe from some of the bookmakers down here is another question.
LOL.........Some peoples children I tell ya.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Sr Muny:
ROBBED 3 times in 1 WEEK? If thats the case, you should consider leaving Costa Rica, you just dont have enough common sense to be living here.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I have been here for 6 years and was never robbed until this year. You can have the world of common sense and still get hit. I know several Ticos that have been robbed this year.
If they want it, common sense wouldn't stop these thieves from getting it.
ROBBED 3 times in 1 WEEK? If thats the case, you should consider leaving Costa Rica, you just dont have enough common sense to be living here.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I have been here for 6 years and was never robbed until this year. You can have the world of common sense and still get hit. I know several Ticos that have been robbed this year.
If they want it, common sense wouldn't stop these thieves from getting it.
American, i agree with your opinion on the changing C.R. for the worst, if you can get a similar job in another country head for the airport immediately, don't stop at the Del Rey to say bye, don't stop at your tica's casa to get a last quickie, pack your bags and get the f#*k out of that shi#hole.
Joey C. I have to differ with you. 10 years ago when the U.S. deported all the scumbags in the U.S. (mainly N.Y., N.J., Boston & Philly) Prisons, they essentially unleashed 10,000 hard core gangsters on the streets of Santo Domingo, and Santiago. Much more dangerous in the DR, despite military presence. The gangs in Santo Domingo, Santiago, and La Romana, seize entire neighborhoods for days on end before the Police/Military can break through. Side note: I wonder how Grande and BC Bets are doing after the quake yesterday? It looked pretty bad on TV.
Gambler1 : Relax buddy. I don't claim to have traveled more than you ok? ok then.
Gambler1 : Relax buddy. I don't claim to have traveled more than you ok? ok then.
