dating scams: Avoiding Online Dating Romance Scams
- 09/23/21 09:05 AM
Not too long ago, I heard from a friend, and he told me his mom was scammed. I was immediately intrigued. He goes on to tell me that since his dad died last year, his mom had signed up for online dating. My friend told his mom that online dating can be dangerous, but she blew it off. Soon, she met a man. He was a Sergeant in the US military and stationed in Afghanistan. They exchanged a lot of messages, and soon became close. One day, she got a message from him saying that he had found a large sum … (1 comments)
dating scams: Teen Tragic Love: Lesson for Parents?
- 08/08/19 11:30 AM
This story is kinda dark. Recently the ID Channel ran an episode called “Forbidden: Dying for Love — Together Forever, Forever Together.” The 19-year-old was Tony Holt. Let’s call his 15-year-old girlfriend Kristen. Kristen, 14, Falls Hard for Tony, 18 She met him when he was working at a grocery store. But he also happened to be a senior at her new high school. Prior to meeting him, Kristen knew her mother wouldn’t allow dating till she was 16. Kristen’s mother eventually learned of the secret relationship and forbad it. The girl and Tony kept seeing each other on the sly. Mama learned of this … (6 comments)
dating scams: Protect Yourself from Online Dating Scams
- 03/17/16 11:57 PM
$200 million: The amount people were ripped off by online dating scams in a year. DUI: dating while under the influence…of the quest for love…is costly to countless people. A nytimes.com article notes that this quest impairs judgment, making it easy for con artists to bilk lonely people. Or are some people just plain stupid? But many victims are highly educated. It all begins with a phony profile that grabs the victim’s attention. The nytimes.com report points out that the scamster uses attractive photos stolen off of other sites. INTERRUPTION: If he/she is too gorgeous to be true, right-click the image to see where else it … (4 comments)
dating scams: Beware of ALL these Scams
- 02/16/16 10:30 PM
Scams targeting older people are probably very under-reported, as seniors don’t want to appear senile. The most vulnerable group is educated men over 55, because, quite frankly, they think they know everything. Sweepstakes/Lottery This scam comes in many forms, but the common denominator is that you’re requested to pay a fee or taxes. A legit sweepstakes or prize event never requires payment. Kids/Grandkids Need Money The scammer relies on the odds that the randomly-called senior has trouble hearing. The scammer says, “This is your favorite grandson!” Invariably, the victim announces the grandson’s name. The scammer takes it from there, convincing the victim … (2 comments)
dating scams: Seniors big Target for Romance Scams
- 09/24/15 11:40 PM
Janet N. Cook, 76, was duped by a dashing younger man. A report at nytimes.com explains that in July 2011 she connected with Kelvin Wells via a dating site. Next thing, this seemingly-together man was in trouble and needed lots of money. Cook got burned; she sent the crook nearly $300,000 (amazing; just try to get a friend to give you $100). The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center warns: If that wonderful man (or woman) sounds too good to be true and speaks poetically, e.g., “We were meant to be together,” run for the hills. If they claim they love you, can’t live … (2 comments)
dating scams: Seniors targeted for online dating scams
- 12/22/13 12:45 AM
The 80-year-old spent $500,000 on his new girlfriend—whom he’d never met. The online romance began with an e-mail (from supposedly a dating service) from a young nurse in Ghana who said she would take care of him. Then requests for money followed. The man’s son believed that the “nurse” was likely a male con artist.
Another case involved an 81-year-old man whose caregiver, whom he met through a dating site, wrote $80,000 in checks from his account. Online dating scams affect all ages, but seniors in particular are vulnerable due to their loneliness and sometimes compromised mental state. Some tips: … (0 comments)
Not too long ago, I heard from a friend, and he told me his mom was scammed. I was immediately intrigued. He goes on to tell me that since his dad died last year, his mom had signed up for online dating. My friend told his mom that online dating can be dangerous, but she blew it off. Soon, she met a man. He was a Sergeant in the US military and stationed in Afghanistan. They exchanged a lot of messages, and soon became close. One day, she got a message from him saying that he had found a large sum … (1 comments)
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