Don't come to Rio de Janeiro

[von Ryan]

Why?
Cause today, about one hour ago, I almost got mugged.

I was making my way to the mall, when suddenly, a group of 5 or 6 people cornered me on a wall, asking for 1 real (real is our currency). I said I didn't have anything, but they began to come near me more and more. I realised there was no way out, and I didn't know if any of them had a gun, so I pulled out my wallet. The "chief" (I don't know if there was one) of the group was going to pull out all the money I was carrying (not much, 9 real= 3 dollars, I was gonna withdraw some more at the mall's atm). Suddenly, out of nowere, 2 people (normal people) saw what was happening and started to chase them away. Once they had ran away, one of them asked me if I was alright. I said I was, then I thanked them and ran to the nearest subway station, where I caught a train and got back home.
But what surprised me is that they weren't police officers, private security guards or somebody I knew the people who helped me. They were unknown to me.

At least I know there still is some good in the world. I also know I won't be going out for a while...

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[Cpl. Shrike]

that sucks.

Good thing those 2 ppl saw what was happening.
Worst part is.. it's not so much about the money.. it pshychological damage they inflict..

[HangFire]

This is why I never carry cash or valuables. Yeah and Shrike is right, 3 bucks USD isn't much but you probably won't feel safe for a while.

[Exilibur]

/me wanna come to brazil anyway...

I've always wanted travel in south america... I'm planning to take a year of in a year and a half, see if it's possible to come and see the amazonas and the andes, and probably rio too

but to get ontopic, It's too bad when you can't feel secure walking around in a mall anymore :/

I've never experienced anything like that myself though... I guess denmark is a pretty safe country to go shopping in...

I hope you'll get over it without problems

[>BKA< T Wrecks]

Well, there's nnot much to add, I suppose. Glad you didn't get injured or something.

The morals of this story: Stick with cs_rio - the worst thing that can happen to you there is being pwned.

[von Ryan]

Originally Posted by Cpt. Shrike

it's not so much about the money.. it pshychological damage they inflict..

U're right, I'm so paranoic now... probably I won't leave my place for awhile...

Originally Posted by Exilibur

It's too bad when you can't feel secure walking around in a mall anymore :/

It wasn't in the mall, I was going to the mall, walking on the street...

Originally Posted by HangFire

This is why I never carry cash

U put everything on your credit card?

Originally Posted by >BKA< T Wrecks

Stick with cs_rio - the worst thing that can happen to you there is being pwned.

Guess you have a point...