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Posted on 04/08/2009 11:34:43 PM PDT by RandallFlagg
There are a lot of scammers online in the dating sites. They usually take the easier route by going to the free sites like Craig's List, etc. (I won't advertise them here), but will also spend some cash to register as advanced members on other sites. Scammers are there for one reason: To RIP YOU OFF! They will say anything that they have to to get you to believe that their emails and words of kindness are true and from the heart. They especially like to prey on whoever is hurting for companionship, and see them as their easiest targets.
There are a few ways to tell if you're dealing with a scammer.
The first is probably the easiest. These people are lazy. So, they write pre-written text and send it, or place it on their profile pages. Take a chunk from their text and Google it in an exact phrase search. Use a chunk of words that reads like it's unique to the sentence, or written in a kind of accent. If the search reveals that it's been written before, it's a scammer.
The other way is to get the suspected scammer to email you. Look at the properties in the received email for somthing that reads, "TheBat!" This is a redirecting program. If you see this, you have a scammer.
They also like to send pictures of themselves, some that have been photoshopped to make it look like it was a picture taken with you in mind (She's holding a sign that says, "Love you, Randall!!!") You can look for duplicate pictures online, but it takes a very long time.
Stick with the idea that about 50%-80% of the people are scammers, and you all should do well.
Be cautious. Be aware. Be safe.
Dear Randall Flagg
Allow me to introduce meself if it please you. I am the Lagos Junior Minister of Oil Policy Implementation. I am writing to you because a relative of your Natoye Flagg has died, sincere apologies, and has left 15 million US dollars in our accounts. It is urgent that you claim this monehy before the state of Nigeria seizes it.All I require is your bank account information and a small sum of 1,000 US dollars for processing fee. I hope to hear from you soonist on this import matter.
Mayash Arigg Ahouy
just kidding
LOL!! I don’t even know why those morons try that anymore. They’re such jokes now.
it only takes a few to fall for it... doesn’t lowbridge have a site dedicated to scamming them right back?
Me luv you long time.
LOL!
LOL! Wouldn’t suprise me. They’re kinda fun to go after.
Single life :(
Either the woman scams you right away or you get married and 10 years latter gets half your stuff, might as well save some time and just give up the cash right away.
Another giveaway is that their postings are printed in multiple colors, and refer to the sun.
That’s why people sign a prenuptial agreement. By some freak stroke of luck, I could get married to Ann Coulter, but I wouldn’t do it without a prenuptial.
I have seen some of those revenge sites. The funny thing is they are so desprate to close the deal they will do whatever you say and buy into your lies for months on end, as long as they think you are still a mark. I have seen some where if you spoke proper english you could tell you are being put on, yet these people have no clue, which tells me they use a program like babblefish to translate.
What’s the saying, “Why not cut out the middle man? Just find somebody you hate and buy them a house.”
I met Mrs. 2ndDivisionVet on Craigslist. It does work for some.
Keep your mouth shut Randy! LOL!
Yep. Here's an example: an elected official from Michigan, admittedly one of the dumber of the fifty United States:
Former Alcona County Treasurer Sentenced to 9-14 Years in Nigerian Scam Case
Embezzlement allegations against [Thomas A.] Katona were brought to the attention of the Attorney General's Office in mid-November 2006 while Katona was still serving as the Alcona County Treasurer. It was discovered by bank personnel that Katona had wired approximately $150,000 of Alcona County funds to banks in Taiwan and England. An audit by the Michigan Department of Treasury in December 2006 discovered a shortage of $1,236,700 in the county funds for the calendar year of 2006. This was approximately 25% of the county budget.LOL!
Maybe he can get a job in this administration?
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