It’s a story that still enrages and infuriates me every year - how could he do that to his friend?!?
Sadly in life, it’s never strangers who cause us the most upset and betrayal - it’s those we know and trust.
In the property industry, there are many wretches about. Every so often in the community, a story will pop up about somebody who has ripped somebody off.
I myself have inadvertently been scammed by someone I’d been involved in a property scheme with for a few years.
It came to light that we had been betrayed badly by a Judas, who purposely let us down through an elaborate scam to extort investment money from us.
He seemed a good guy, knew his stuff, showed us evidence of his previous work, was kind and charming and professional and talked a good game… but in hindsight we now realise this was likely all part of his several-year plan.
The projects never happened, the sites were left half built and / or abandoned, and we last heard that the main guy had fled to live in France, presumably living off our stolen money.
All of us in the cohort lost about £12,000 each, and some people that had actively invested even more, lost even more - tens of thousands of pounds, some hundreds of thousands. Majorly stress-inducing for them, especially as it was their own savings, or they’d borrowed it from their own friends, family and neighbours 😱
We did try to recoup our funds using Action Fraud, without joy. I am annoyed with this deceit myself, but I am even more enraged for my lovely friends who lost even higher amounts, because they trusted him. |
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Thus, the story of Jesus and Judas today on Maundy Thursday is a timely reminder to do thorough due diligence on those that you choose to do business with.
Some people will smile at your face then stab you in the back.
So check, check, check everybody you work with, because sadly some people have no shame in ripping you off.
I would rather die than not pay someone their money back.
Even the thought of me dying mid-project without repaying someone their investment funds really bothers me.
So I have an insurance policy in place to prevent that, a key (wo)man insurance plan with Royal London.
My death is not an excuse for someone not getting their money back.
I have a conscience, and I like to sleep at night. Even if it’s the big sleep!
But do, please, check out anybody you work with, fully.
Ask those awkward questions, especially if you’re going to be lending someone tens of thousands of pounds of your own money.
Because those of us who have nothing to hide, have nothing to worry about. 😊
PS - footnote…
Not commonly known, but did you know after witnessing Jesus' death, Judas returned the money, and took his own life?
The Gospel of Matthew states he tried to return the money he received for the betrayal and then hanged himself. Some suggest this act was driven by remorse, guilt, or a desire to redeem himself.
I’m a strong believer in karma - so even if your conscience doesn’t get you for your bad actions, karma will… |
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Cheery story over…. now you have a lovely and peaceful Easter!
I hope you enjoy it with friends and family, and plenty of chocolate.
😊🐣🧆
My very best wishes,
Kellyann Martin x x x
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