I need help PLEASE!!! ( Archived) (26)

Well that's easy to resolve ..... limit your locations from which you receive mail.


As for scammers - there is info on the site: most of them are after money, but there are those who simply play with your head/heart.

If it sounds like a form letter - it is
if they want to correspond almost immediately off site - be wary
if they are stuck somewhere and only YOU can help financially - don't believe it
if they propose right away - don't say yes

They basically build up your trust in them, make you feel wonderful, but as soon as they ask for something and you question them ...... they say that you don't love them etc.

Doesn't matter if they talk to you on the phone - still may be a scammer

Trust your instincts - question them, but be aware that they are persistant. More so probably then someone just seeking to date etc. because they have an agenda.

Welcome my dear, there is a link on the left side of your screen that shows how to spot them.
And the Odd thing is, they are actually very easy to spot, they all have the same story every single time.
Most of them come out of South Africa, South America, some Former Russian Block countries, and China.
Indoneasia and so on, if you have Doubts contact the Admin here on CS and let them know whats going on, they can help you , or ask someone here they are very nice and will bend over backwards to help you .
Sorry about the spelling , but I suck at it.

Charlie

Hey! How come I don't get any of those???


Usually, as soon as they ask me for my social security number, and credit card information I'm gone!

Welcome, Girlfriend......There are scammers all over....Sometimes it's VERY easy to tell and, other times it takes a bit longer. If you have any question about it, I'm sure that by emailing any one of us here and telling us about it, we've probably heard from him, too and can tell you.

Remember, once you believe it's a scammer, report it to the Mods ASAP. When they get several messages about someone, they are more apt to check into it immediately and get them removed.

When you study their profile, you can find things like "Graduate Degree" and then they can't even form a proper sentence. Their home address is listed as maybe Chicago, but they are looking for a gal in Arizona. (They forget to alter all the sections of their fake profile.) Many of them will cut and paste their entire profile into a first letter to you.)

I don't give them the chance to alter their profile before reporting them because I want them to be as obvious as possible.....it's easier on new people like yourself.

Good luck, join us in the fun.....and, don't worry, you'll be able to spot them in no time. It's the players who will keep you guessing.

Sincerely,
JUDY

I agree, the biggest are money and marriage proposals...if someone asks you to send money....steer clear.

heres a good clue about africa (nigerian and ghana) scammers ) and trust me you WILL encounter them, they will say something to this effect ....am seeking for my soulmate.....or am seeking for my right woman..lol man to me but but thats a good clue to a scam...I know it sounds stupid but when the start out with AM ,,,,,watch out..good luck.