I did something very stupid. A western friend in England said he could get me a work permit for the UK. I sent him 300 British Pounds and never heard from him again. But that didn't stop him from sending me more emails requesting more money.

well if he is still sending u more e-mails asking for more money .... at least he is still keeping in contact with U !!!

I think you are using the term "friend" loosely. I realise that violence is not the answer. But if you know someone in England it'll be great if they can pay him a "visit".

Just complain to UK internet scam police.. or immigration police, he will have e very very bad surprise...

Do as you believe him, and try to get a fix phone number, or if not a mobile number...Are you sure he is in england??? If you have a mail, track the IP adress to know from where the mail is coming from... and if other country do the same as suggested before.

here how to track a mail...

http://whatismyipaddress.com/staticpages/index.php/trace-email-source-IP-address

this is the first step to do...

good luck...

100% ageement with Carlo and Francois...Bast*rds like that should have agrim visitor

sorry for your trouble :x

BTW .... i can get u a work permit for the UK for only 200 pounds !!

offer for limited period only !! apply early to beat the rush !!! :-)

You'rent lost face but money ! learn from it.

A friend? Where did you meet him? How well do you know him?

As stated by another poster, if you have his personal details, and they are real, you may be able to complain to the police, or to the British Embassy.

In reality, your money is probably gone.

Probably a disgruntled tourist who got fleeced on his first experience of Thailand.

you are not stupid! you just trusted the wrong one. wish you more luck in the future!

What goes around, comes around. The forex companies have made a great profit from me over the years, sending money to Thailand and Las Filipinas. On a more helpful note, send me his contact details and I will adjust his physiognomy.