YouTube Vlogger in Quito robbed at gunpoint

Ryan and his wife Sarah were robbed at gunpoint in Quito. A bit of a fishy situation — they are leaving the country and her school (employer) forced her to close their bank account before they paid her. Then they had to go to a specific bank to withdraw cash. Then they got robbed. Very sad story. It seems they were set up.

Boyd Jones

https://youtu.be/1XAFXhaeeOY
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Kristine Prause
I'm hearing some pretty negative things on this forum about Ecuadorians in general. People are people...most are good and some are not. The school is in question here...was it an international school does anyone know? I taught at two different international schools in Venezuela and our salaries were always direct... Read more 0 0
Shiva's Angel
I have an acquaintance who came to Ecuador with the Peace Corps more than 30years ago. There isn't a single Ecuadorian she trusts. They lie their faces off. The only economically isolated country in the world. 0 0
Mikeydogs2
100% correct about the lying. 0 0
Shiva's Angel
My estate planner told me that Ecuador is the only country in the world with zero foreign investment. No country will do business with liars. 0 0
Lorenzo
I'm very sorry to hear of this couple's horrible experience. Hopefully after leaving Ecuador and with time, they will heal. Their experience clearly illustrates some important realities of visiting and living in Ecuador. You can't totally trust anyone. Thievery is commonplace, though violent crime less so. That's why buildings and... Read more 0 0
Jan Hunsinger
Horrible! And a set up. Disgusting no matter where in the world such things go on. 0 0
Marshall
We have enjoyed Ryan and Sarah and have had mostly laughs watching their videos. This comes as quite a shock, especially the last video about the bank personnel possibly alerting the robbers. And at gunpoint at their Uber, and Ryan's physical assault. We have discussed our physical safety once again,... Read more 0 0
Steve Swezy
Recently there was a post that said you can get a policeman to accompany you when you withdraw cash. I know it is too late now for this couple, but it is something that expats should be aware of. 0 0
Jan Hunsinger
They don't provide for escort service to a safe place! Just a few blocks. 0 0
Claire Beynon
Ryan mentions that in the clip. 0 0