Is she lying to me again

LegacyUser

I am visiting a certain European city next week. A family member who I have huge trust issues with has asked me to meet up with her son who lives there and bring him over some things. When i say 'trust issues' I mean this person has consistently lied to me and others in the past but is very arrogant and has the ability to come across as very plausible. Anyway, that aside, I said I would meet up with her son and suggested I get a contact number such as his mobile so we could agree when and where to meet. She says to me there's no point in giving me his mobile number because for some reason his mobile won't be able to send messages to or ring my phone but he can to hers so therefore he will meet you at your hotel at x time and if there is any change, I was to text or ring her and she would contact him.

To be honest I smell bulls...t on this mobile phone story - I am on the same mobile network as her for instance and can't fathom how he can contact her but not me! I have no interest whatsoever in what this chap is up to abroad, I wouldn't have dreamed of meeting up with him but for her request. It's clear she doesn't want me to know anything about him but is willing to use me all the same to do her a favour.
I am sick and tired of yet another yarn and I want to call her out on it when I return.

I am not used to posting and may this should be in another forum but what I am really wondering is if other posters think that the story about the mobile phone could be plausible or does she think I am some gullible twat who would swallow anything?

Merkin

I think if you dislike your aunt to this extent then I really wouldn't be bothered doing any kind of favour for someone you're so clearly ill disposed towards. Phone her or text her, tell her there's been a change of plan (don't bother with an explanation) and go and enjoy your holiday.

miamee

It all sounds very clandestine. I wouldn't carry anything in my luggage from someone I don't trust to give to someone who's afraid to let me have their phone number, let alone their address...the items may be innocent enough but if she wants him to have them that badly let her post them. Tell her you've started packing and actually there is no extra space in your bag now for her things.

The phone thing sounds ridiculous and is almost certainly untrue.

haveringchick

Just no, please.
Don't worry about it at all, they're up to something and your the perfect patsy.

amdublin

The person you are supposed to be meeting is your cousin? Are you friends with them on fb or anything??


Anyhoo all that aside, your post rang alarm bells for me. I wouldn't be carrying any package for someone I didn't "trust". And to bring it to someone who you don't know their mob no. Agree with others - tell her change of plan/no room in bag. End of.


Please don't carry this package. It all sounds mighty strange.

tomwaterford

This seems sketchy as fcuk

Why would she not give you the number??
Surly the son could contact you through likes of whatsapp/viber or some other internet method

mapaca

Apart from the fact that this sounds really dodgy, why would she not at least give you the number anyway? Surely you could call him from a payphone when you get there?

Even if it is all innocent, you'd probably end up hanging around the hotel for half the day waiting for this guy to show up, cos you have no way to contact him. All for someone you don't really like.

Nah, tell her you're only bringing hand luggage and won't have room.

ArtyC

Don't do it. You're gut is telling you not to from your post. Give her a lame excuse, that's all she's been giving you!

Then you can relax and enjoy your break

Youngblood.III

What's wrong with her posting the items to him? Has she indicated what these items are yet?

ScottStorm

Crazy post, either you deal with your cousin directly or not at all.

By the way as suspicious as it sounds, I reckon your aunt is just batsh#t crazy and your cousin is probably asking for your number too.

LegacyUser

Thanks everyone for your replies.

While I am not overly concerned about the things my aunt wants me to bring over with me, I think it might be innocent enough, it was the whole story about the mobile phone not being able to contact me that got to me. I was sort of hoping in a way that a poster would say that yes, that kind of mobile phone communication thing with the phones can occur and that I shouldn't be doubting her but nobody has said that. So she's still behaving as she always has, fabricating stories and truly believing people believe them.

Nevertheless I'll be checking what I'm bringing over - thanks again for your replies and I am looking forward to a pleasant week ahead next week!

Duvetdays

This is as dodgy a fcuk. Please don't carry anything for her.

You said yourself you don't trust her and she won't give you his number or address. Tell her you aren't carrying anything and to post the items to her son.
Honestly from what you said I wouldn't do it and if I did I'd be bricking it walking through customs.

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Howl-o-ween wrote: »

Thanks everyone for your replies.

While I am not overly concerned about the things my aunt wants me to bring over with me, I think it might be innocent enough, it was the whole story about the mobile phone not being able to contact me that got to me. I was sort of hoping in a way that a poster would say that yes, that kind of mobile phone communication thing with the phones can occur and that I shouldn't be doubting her but nobody has said that. So she's still behaving as she always has, fabricating stories and truly believing people believe them.

Nevertheless I'll be checking what I'm bringing over - thanks again for your replies and I am looking forward to a pleasant week ahead next week!

I wouldn't be taking the risk. Don't forget you are responsible for what you have in your case and no one else.

jeremymurphy

I agree, don't even think of it.

PS nothing to do with the op's question butwhere does it say it is an aunt?

LegacyUser

jeremymurphy wrote: »

I agree, don't even think of it.

PS nothing to do with the op's question but where does it say it is an aunt?

Hi, OP here. I didn't say in my first post it was my aunt, it's actually not, it's another female relative and admittedly I went along with one poster's scenario that it was my aunt. I didn't intend to mislead. Anyway, my dilemma is solved, I received the things to bring over and all is ok. I am going along with the 'mobile phone communication problem' story even though I think it's barmy, I now believe that her son is not working in the great job she has told everyone he is working in and doesn't want people finding out, but it's no concern of mine what he does. Anyway, thanks again everyone.

Paddy Cow

Howl-o-ween wrote: »

Hi, OP here. I didn't say in my first post it was my aunt, it's actually not, it's another female relative and admittedly I went along with one poster's scenario that it was my aunt. I didn't intend to mislead. Anyway, my dilemma is solved, I received the things to bring over and all is ok. I am going along with the 'mobile phone communication problem' story even though I think it's barmy, I now believe that her son is not working in the great job she has told everyone he is working in and doesn't want people finding out, but it's no concern of mine what he does. Anyway, thanks again everyone.

Even if the items are ok, it sounds like a whole lot of drama. Why doesn't she want you having his mobile number but is perfectly happy for you to meet him face to face. Have you considered that maybe he is up to something dodgy and he doesn't want you having his number so he can't be traced so he told your relative not to give you his details?

If the items are ok, then there's no reason why she couldn't have posted them but maybe your man wouldn't give her his address? The whole thing sounds dodgy. Is he is trouble with the law/local drug dealers? I know that's a hell of a jump but I just don't get why you can't have his number. How well do you know this guy?

If it's all innocent and she really is just embarrassed that her son isn't doing as well as she is bragging about, she sure is drawing more attention to herself by going about things this way.

clappyhappy

Surely another relative has his number, can you ask anyone else for it?

LegacyUser

Seems to me that these compulsive liar types get away with it because everyone else is being polite and facilitating the nonsense.

Why not just call her out on it? Say that her story doesn't add up and you're not interested in getting involved in some weird situation where someone is clearly lying.

Either she gives you the mobile number and let's you have a point of contact or she goes to the post office and posts the items herself.

But expecting you to put yourself out as an international courier while lying to your face simply isn't on.

Why are you enabling this behaviour?

TimeToShine

It's probably just money.

Although I still think OP is being silly putting up with this nonsense.

Monkeysgomad

What have I just read ? This women seems like she has a screw lose. The mobile phone story is ludicrous to say the least.
Regardless of what you are carrying for her - safe or not .. You shouldn't carry anything other than your own things. While you have looked at what your carrying it may appear innocent but you never know.

You should tell her outright if your carrying the item you want his number at least, if nt she can post them. This story is unbelievable and you shouldn't continue to play along with her games.