Many years ago, I had a client whose husband had recently passed away.
My sad and lonely client/friend was infatuated with an online relationship.
He convinced her he wanted to buy a home near her, and she wanted my help finding him a property. Of course, he was paying cash. I asked for his information and proof of funds.
I could see the huge flashing CAUTION sign.
Not wanting to burst her bubble since she was already "falling" for this person...
I gently said: "Has he asked you for any money?
At the time, he had not. I asked that she call me immediately if he did. It was a short time later when he started asking for small sums. Without my warning, she would have sent him the money.
Amazing when she gave him some excuse as to why she could not advance him funds...the contact stopped immediately.
I am sure we caught this scammer before any monetary harm was done.
Emotional harm...now that's another story.
Please alert your clients, family, and friends. Many do not share these scams because they are embarrassed.
Can we help get the word out?
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