Been using Ethernet Xpress for years and recently got charged ₹1770 for a connection shift even though the wiring/setup already existed from the previous tenant.
The technician work took barely a few minutes, so the pricing felt excessive to me.
Are others facing similar charges with ISPs in Goa? Any better alternatives for North Goa?
Posting this as a warning for people who may be emotionally vulnerable and trusting people too quickly through online/offline communities and meetups.
Last year, during one of the weakest phases of my life emotionally and financially, I met someone through a Reddit/online meetup circle. I opened up about my personal struggles far too quickly, and that vulnerability was slowly used against me.
He presented himself as extremely helpful, emotionally supportive, influential, and well-connected — someone who could “solve problems,” guide me, and help me get stability in life. Over time, trust was built through emotional involvement, reassurance, and psychological dependency.
One thing I later realized is that he used different names/identities in different contexts.
The most important thing people should understand is:
these kinds of manipulators often do not directly steal your savings first.
Instead, they psychologically influence vulnerable people into:
That is exactly what happened to me.
Today, I am still repaying nearly ₹16 lakhs connected to that period of my life.
The emotional aftermath was worse than the money:
panic attacks, shame, suicidal thoughts, family trauma, legal stress, and complete emotional breakdown.
I’m posting this because manipulation does not always look like obvious fraud. Sometimes it looks like:
Please be careful about:
If anyone has experienced something similar involving meetup/Reddit circles and changing identities, you are free to reach out privately. I believe many vulnerable people stay silent out of shame, and awareness matters. We can connect together and maybe file FIR together.