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Marietta man indicted in online romance scam that cost Virginia woman $6.5 million
Atlanta Journal Constitution ^ | November 29, 2019

Posted on 12/02/2019 10:04:49 AM PST by rightwingintelligentsia

Online romance scams have become more and more common in recent years, but few have cost their victims $6.5 million.

Calling it a “stark reminder” that those who frequent online dating websites should “exercise extreme caution if asked for money,” U.S. Attorney BJay Pak announced this week the indictment of a Marietta man who is accused of swindling a Virginia woman out of a large part of her fortune.

Nnamdi Marcellus MgBodile is charged with 20 counts of bank fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit bank fraud, Pak said in a news release. MgBodile is also accused of a business email compromise (BEC) scam in which he and others attempted to defraud a Georgia company out of nearly $350,000.

Online romance scams have become more and more common in recent years, but few have cost their victims $6.5 million.

Calling it a “stark reminder” that those who frequent online dating websites should “exercise extreme caution if asked for money,” U.S. Attorney BJay Pak announced this week the indictment of a Marietta man who is accused of swindling a Virginia woman out of a large part of her fortune.Nnamdi Marcellus MgBodile is charged with 20 counts of bank fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit bank fraud, Pak said in a news release. MgBodile is also accused of a business email compromise (BEC) scam in which he and others attempted to defraud a Georgia company out of nearly $350,000.

“Online romance scams and business email compromise frauds have increasingly become the method of choice for transnational fraudsters targeting U.S. residents and companies,” Pak said. “In this case, a single victim allegedly lost millions.”

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KEYWORDS: georgia; romance; scam
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To: LydiaLong

She made 25 wire transfers totaling 6.5M to pay the taxes and fees on his investment deal so his investment fund payout could be paid to them.


21 posted on 12/02/2019 10:42:20 AM PST by Engedi (ui)
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To: Tired of Taxes

“Yes, men fall for this scam, too.”

Yep. I watch Dr. Phil by extension due to my wife’s affinity for the show. He constantly has women and men on that fall for these scams. Most of the time it takes a while for these people to be convinced its a scam.

P.T. Barnum was right I guess.


22 posted on 12/02/2019 10:59:57 AM PST by V_TWIN
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Nigerian prince?


23 posted on 12/02/2019 11:00:44 AM PST by steve8714
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To: LydiaLong

A woman lost 6 million? .. How many men lost their assets in divorce court last year? . 6 million is a Monday’s docket alone.


24 posted on 12/02/2019 11:02:24 AM PST by Ikeon (Oops.. did I say that?)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

It took her to 6.5 million??? You can’t fix stupid.


25 posted on 12/02/2019 11:22:15 AM PST by bgill
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

26 posted on 12/02/2019 11:24:17 AM PST by Boogieman
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To: Lurkinanloomin

This guys address is 1.7 miles from me. Some company called GI Imports. Created in 2018.

Neighbor hood is nice, 400k house in East Cobb, Marietta.

I wonder if this guy was share rider that have me a ride from Johny McCraken’s Celtic Pub. They can’t pour a pint of Guiness there to save the arse, ironically.


27 posted on 12/02/2019 12:00:59 PM PST by guyfromjrz (fresh breath, it speaks for itself.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
I should try being a gigolo. It would be easy in California.

Blnk
28 posted on 12/02/2019 12:56:16 PM PST by minnesota_bound (homeless guy. He just has more money....)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
It is sad that someone so desperate for love and romance would fall for this.
 
29 posted on 12/02/2019 12:56:38 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie (Guide me, O thou great redeemer, pilgrim through this barren land,)
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To: Engedi

Man is that dumb. The dating sites tell people to not give out personal information of any kind unless you know the person and feel comfortable with them, to not even give out where you live ect.

I knew a woman from another state who got scared and had get new bank accounts and everything because she was so gullible she gave the Nigerians too much info.


30 posted on 12/02/2019 2:29:27 PM PST by Carry me back (Cut the feds by 90%)
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To: V_TWIN
I watch Dr. Phil by extension

As a matter of fact, before I saw this thread, I was binge-watching that show online. And most of the shows I watched were about Americans falling for online romance scams.

Many of the victims were older men. All of the victims seemed intelligent enough, and one man in particular was quite handsome. But they all fell for the scam!

31 posted on 12/02/2019 3:13:19 PM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: Trumplican
Now, alot of millenials who are married maintain separate accounts,

They're smart to do that. Even if one spouse earns less, he/she should keep his/her funds separate. Because a high-earning spouse can clean out a joint account, too. In fact, every engaged couple should sign a pre-nuptial agreement before marriage.

32 posted on 12/02/2019 3:19:01 PM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: LydiaLong
It’s really hard for me to feel sorry for stupid people.

It's good that you are so smart.

Still, your post is pretty cold during the Christmas season.

33 posted on 12/02/2019 3:25:58 PM PST by ladyjane
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To: Trumplican
Now, a lot of millenials who are married maintain separate accounts, especially when the woman earns more. Expenses are shared equally. So the person earning less, has less disposable income.

I'm really shocked that married couples live that way. I've been married over 30 years and have no idea about the concept of "my' money or "her" money. Whatever we earn gets dumped into joint accounts and we pay the bills together. If enough if left over, we go out to eat or take a vacation. It's always been that way and I know no other way.

I can see a lot of arguments ensuing over trying to keep the money separate in a marriage.

34 posted on 12/02/2019 3:41:03 PM PST by SamAdams76
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To: SamAdams76
I've been married over 30 years and have no idea about the concept of "my' money or "her" money.

That's because you're both trustworthy. What you have is called a good marriage. :-)

Unfortunately, not everyone is trustworthy. One unscrupulous spouse can clean out a joint account and run off with the money. It happens all the time.

35 posted on 12/02/2019 4:55:39 PM PST by Tired of Taxes
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

“ Nnamdi Marcellus MgBodile“

Ah, from a long established Georgia family.

L


36 posted on 12/02/2019 4:57:35 PM PST by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Great minds....


37 posted on 12/02/2019 5:17:06 PM PST by gundog ( Hail to the Chief, bitches!)
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