Ian Dickinson FX Trading

*This post is a "you lot must have been to some parties over xmas and NY and so should have more to tell us" bump*
 
I wish all you Frintoners a happy & prosperous new year.
Hope you get over your losses and maybe even get some money back from
this Dickinson plonker.
 
Evening,

I was intrigued by the whole situation that has been well-broadcast in the area so I googled it and up popped this horrendous site, seemingly a melting pot of tragic retired characters.

Just wanted to put things in perspective, and maybe try to make you consider your position from which judge so ruthlessly. I am referring particularly to The Whistleblower, evidently a social-castaway who feels qualified to pass judgement on a situation he appears neither to fully understand nor sympathise with.

The Whistleblower talks scathingly about the town from the safety of his computer screen, perhaps he is jealous of others living here. (After all, he voluntarily moved here I assume..?) He also seems very keen to label all inhabitants as snobs /members of various clubs / living down 'The Avenues'. I'd just like to point out that I am neither a snob, a member of said clubs or lived in the western part of the town, although I am involved in social activities in the town with respectable people, thus it is unfair to brand the majority of this town as snobs etc etc etc.

So I don't appear too hypocritical (re. "tragic retired characters") I'm 16 years old and enjoy living in Frinton, after all it's a nice place. Please get back to me with your immature responses, would love to hear from you all (particularly this Whistleblower ****).

Regards.
 
Dingleberry
I went there once and it was definitely one of the most unfriendly snobbish places I have ever visited. Add to that the small minded rudeness
and worst still the apparent desperation to flaunt these 'values and attitudes to outsiders by just about everyone in town -- Shopkeepers cafe owners, people in pubs, anyone asked for directions and my visit resulted in an unpleasant few hours. Left bad memories

By all means enjoy living in Frinton if you do, but get out and about now and then.
There's a big wide world with plenty to enjoy.

As I said before, best wishes for the New Year to all in Frinton especially those who have lost out in that venture / ripoff.
 
The elderly are most at risk these days because they come from a time when fraud/deception/lies etc wasn't a business model and I'm talking about legit companies here.

For example, most of them will still trust their bank. However, when they walk in wanting to buy a financial product there's a 90% chance they're going to be setup. Sure, a bank won't steal their money but it will try to sell them either an overpriced product or one they don't need or better yet both. Case in point would be the guaranteed equity bonds which are so overpriced (the costs are always hidden) it's a joke.

People must therefore realise NOT to trust anyone or any company these days until they really know wht they're buying and if they can't understand things, such as the FX market, don't get involved.
 
anley said:
The elderly are most at risk these days because they come from a time when fraud/deception/lies etc wasn't a business model and I'm talking about legit companies here.

For example, most of them will still trust their bank. However, when they walk in wanting to buy a financial product there's a 90% chance they're going to be setup. Sure, a bank won't steal their money but it will try to sell them either an overpriced product or one they don't need or better yet both. Case in point would be the guaranteed equity bonds which are so overpriced (the costs are always hidden) it's a joke.

People must therefore realise NOT to trust anyone or any company these days until they really know wht they're buying and if they can't understand things, such as the FX market, don't get involved.
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very good point well made, one of the major banks appear to advertising a guaranteed equity bond that gives 25% return, over 5 years, with lots of caveats. But the big sticky is saying 25% return!! In any other business, other than banksterism, that would be binned by the authorities/ad standards because its so misleading and invites a discussion etc..Only just keeps up with inflation anyhow...
 
BS - you a re right and I do not know how these trashy products and ad campaigns get by the regulator.Its this end of the market that should be more easily and succesfully regulated than the big banking. At least its all out there and open.
Same with the Icelandic saving accounts offering rates way over what was sensible just before the crash. Apparently the FSA actually approved of that scam as they thought it might help fill a hole in the bank's coffers. Unbelievable!.
Anyway all a bit off topic.
It seems this Dickinson was managing money outside of any regulation, in which case he would have been acting illegaly and probably way out of his depth in these markets too.
 
Happy New Year to one and all! :) Welcome, Dingleberry! ....I think you missed the entire point of previous posts. I'm very pleased that you enjoy Frinton - Good for you! Glyder, however, isn't wrong in the main, and there most certainly is an under current here that isn't quite so pleasant as you see it...yet...Dingleberry. He was very right in suggesting getting out now and again. You fortunately have years to do that. 10/10 for your optimism.
 
dingleberry said:
Evening,

I was intrigued by the whole situation that has been well-broadcast in the area so I googled it and up popped this horrendous site, seemingly a melting pot of tragic retired characters.

Just wanted to put things in perspective, and maybe try to make you consider your position from which judge so ruthlessly. I am referring particularly to The Whistleblower, evidently a social-castaway who feels qualified to pass judgement on a situation he appears neither to fully understand nor sympathise with.

The Whistleblower talks scathingly about the town from the safety of his computer screen, perhaps he is jealous of others living here. (After all, he voluntarily moved here I assume..?) He also seems very keen to label all inhabitants as snobs /members of various clubs / living down 'The Avenues'. I'd just like to point out that I am neither a snob, a member of said clubs or lived in the western part of the town, although I am involved in social activities in the town with respectable people, thus it is unfair to brand the majority of this town as snobs etc etc etc.

So I don't appear too hypocritical (re. "tragic retired characters") I'm 16 years old and enjoy living in Frinton, after all it's a nice place. Please get back to me with your immature responses, would love to hear from you all (particularly this Whistleblower ****).

Regards.
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Are you 16 or 61?

If the former are said social activities with respectable people carried out in the public lavs?
 
My thoughts exactly, Arabianights.

There hasn't been much at all going on over the festive (or not-quite-so) period, probably through general boredom, lack of interest, and the desire(of some) that it all be brushed under the carpet. Prior to Christmas some investors were taking all this on the chin and finding amusement in it themselves....mind you....what else could they do! :/

A good and positive thing is that the family are reported to be managing ok. In a moment of seriousness, I think this aspect is pretty important. I obviously don't need to explain - Just put yourself in their shoes. They didn't know what was going on, and are not expected have known. If so many investors could be duped, why not family members? Do you investigate your spouses'? No. So, thats a good thing for them.

God - Have I gone soppy in 2011? Surely I should be beasting somebody!

Happy New Year :/
 
Another point for the elderly to consider.

The Police report that the majority of financial fraud against the elderly is actually committed by family members.

My advice is simple - In this day and age there's enough good material (books/internet etc) where anyone, assuming they're not senile or going that way, can work out for themselves what's good and bad for their money.

Therefore take control of your own financial affairs or be at very serious risk from almost everyone. But if not, if you rely on others, then realise the risks you're taking.

Yes, it's somewhat harsh but this is a harsh and vicious money grabbing world we live in.

So where to start? Right here on this excellent message board. Sure, there are a load of mouthy people, myself included sometimes :) but there's also some excellent advice from people that don't have an agenda, ie are not trying to sell you something.
 
Anley - I think you're quite right, and in addition to comments yesterday or before, it seems the big firms, as in other industries, do appear to offer the World, then have a load of hidden rubbish. I am not an investor, but if I were to be interested, I would seek advice from the likes of you guys on here and similar. Typically, smaller firms or one-man-bands have to graft harder than the multi-nationals and have a damned sight more pride in what they do, if they're trying to earn an honest crust. Banks and other huge financial institutions market themselves so massively that the naive and nervous feel so safe with them, yet they are likely not actually getting the best they can. If I want something, I tend to go to a small specialist, who spends their entire time working on whatever it is I want or need. Apart from anything, the business is done on a one-to-one basis. If there is a problem, there is only person that one needs to go and discuss it with. Fairly simple really. Despite the 'high jinks' played out on this site, I am sure there can be a lot of sound advice found too.
 
Oh...Oh...I did mention Swingers before, didn't I? Oh yes, it happens here. In fact, not far at all away there is a load of Dogging going on too! Google 'Dogging in Essex' and have a look at the results - Holland Haven is but a stone's throw......
 
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