Ah, that's right. I forgot that "small" detail. My scammer supposedly had alot of money in a bank in Italy. He said he would reimburse me once his money was "free". His story went that the bank had a security breach and was not allowing anyone to access their money until the breach was fixed.
Another thought...I think this is quite a profitable venture for some, and a few may even work in teams. My particular scammer's English would waver from perfect most of the time, to questionable every now and then. He also eventually asked me to set up a bank account here, so he could deposit money into it for our "future". Haven't figured out the modis operendi behind that one, and decided not to waste my brain energy trying to figure it out. I can laugh about this now, but couldn't at the time. I consider myself a moderately intelligent, savvy woman, but again...I was new to the world of online dating. The photos were pleasant and I thought to myself, I wonder if this guy shaved his legs. They were nice and smooth. And then...after this terrible accident happened to him on while on the job site in Ghana, he sent me a picture of his slashed leg to "prove" to me of the accident. Well...that leg was as a hairy as an ape! And I asked him for a nurse to take a pic of him in his hospital bed...that photo was never forthcoming. And his "doctor" emailed me some Western Union info for me to send money to so that Alex (my scammer) could be released from the hospital. Poor fellow was being held hostage by the hospital until he paid up.
I can give you my example...let's assume he spent about $300 on a prepaid phone card with a U.S. telephone number. And approximate $200 for flowers and chocolates and postage. A $500 investment would be well worth his time for the $35,000 he asked me for 3 months into correspondence....to save him from a very tragic accident that befell him on the job site.
Those could be anyone's photos. Please realize, they can be clever. And he will not provide your his social security number. It is simple...to eliminate your doubts, simply ask him to webcam with you. Period. And you are correct...he is not asking you for money, yet. He is playing this game slow and sure...building and gaining your trust. Scammers don't need to be someone who is homeless and without one penny to their name...they may have some money. This is like an investment to some of the them...spend some time, money, and effort to gain your trust.
Taking his time...gaining her trust...When I was new to the world of online dating, I was quite naive. And the 1st scammer got me good. Called me, texted me constantly, his English was awesome, he sent me flowers, chocolates. Asked me to come visit him on his temporary contract job in Ghana, but something always seemed to come up. He said he would then visit me...but something always came up. His English was perfect. He invested time and money for sure....but his rewards would've been worth it if he would've duped me. The cracks will start showing up soon. And now, Skype, Skype, Skype.
There's a light...over at the Frankenstein place. There's a liiiiiiiight *gasp of air* liiiiiight...burnin' in the fireplace. Bribery? Maybe do the Time Warp...that should bring out the inner Rocky in him.
Kaybee50 Forum Posts (17,824)
He looks better in fishnet stockings than I do. 
RE: Help please
The only thing he got from me were my prayers.