LADIES PLEASE ALL READ THIS PAGE FOR YOU SAFETY AND ADVICE...........

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"It's the evolution of the Nigerian advance fee (419) scam.

Instead of sending spam letters that promise millions for your assistance, these scammers are targeting single men and women who are searching for love online...

In fact, they're someone you could see yourself spending the rest of your life with. A decent person with a good job or business in search of a good, honest partner to settle down with. You or someone you know may be dating this person online right now. However, be warned. Things aren't what they appear to be.

In reality you're talking to a criminal sitting in a cybercafé with a well rehearsed script he's used many times before.

He/she is hunting through chat rooms, dating sites and social networking sites searching for victims, looking to cash in on romance.

If you are over 40, recently divorced, a widow, elderly or disabled then all the better in his eyes. Scammers are adept at psychological profiling, and use any weakness they find to their advantage."

An important message we stress to all our FRIENDS who have fallen foul to a romance scammer

is that once the scam has been revealed, it certainly isn’t over.  Scammers don’t just go away – they do what they do best and ‘re-invent’ themselves either as another character or another ‘dream’ Date, all with the final objective to continue taking your hard earned money.  All of these situations are what is better known as the “recovery scam”.





Lets look at some common scenarios the scammer uses once they’ve been ‘found out’:



1. “I didn’t steal their pictures….they stole mine!’



In order to create your ideal Date, scammers have to look the part and do so by creating a fictitious character using stolen pictures from the Internet.  These are typically from modelling/acting sites or unlocked social networking profiles where they can access a number of photographs of the same individual, in a range of different social settings.  (Male victims will typically find their scammers have stolen images from adult actress sites who provide photographs and videos of themselves in a range of undress) .  Using reverse image sites such as Google Images or Tineye, it is increasingly easy to find the original source of these photographs.





If a scammer gets caught out using stolen photographs of course they are going to lie about it! The most common excuse they use will be that they themselves are the victims of identity theft. They will be “gobsmacked” that ‘their’ photographs have been stolen.  The reality is – the scammer has already worked hard to gain your trust after all so they know it won’t be long before you believe their lies (and you may even feel sorry for them!).





[color=#ff3333]If you find yourself in this situation: It’s time to find a new Date! [/color]It simply isn’t worth the risk, or heartbreak dealing with an individual who claims to be a victim of identity theft.  If you’re still adamant you want to continue the relationship then take the adequate precautions and have an investigator confirm their real identity with a background check.  It’s a small price to pay for piece of mind.Any time you need help, email me in here.im happy to assist!



2. You are contacted out of the blue by someone claiming to be a Government official / Police / Immigration officer / Lawyer / Investigator etc.



Once a scam has been confirmed our reports always contain information about the next stage of a scam.  This is typically when a scammer realises they have been ‘found out’ and will often re-invent themselves into another fictitious character in order to extract more money from you.  The various ‘characters’ they can claim to be include:





Police / Immigration officer / Government official – You will receive an email/phone call from someone claiming to be the Police who have ‘arrested’ your scammer.  They will request an upfront fee in order to process your scammer through the court system and release your funds.  The reality: No Government authorities will NEVER charge a fee.  





Associate of your ‘Date’ – There are various excuses give why the ‘friend’ will contact you. This includes your “date” has been falsely accused of being a scammer and needs financial assistance to get them out of jail or even that the scammer is currently in jail but wants to compensate you (provided you pay upfront for supposed bank transfers/immigration fees etc).  The reality: Whatever the excuse may be, if they’re asking for money up front, it’s all just a scam.





Laywer/Investigator – You will receive an email/phone call from someone claiming to be a lawyer or investigator who wants to help you ‘recover’ your money back.  They will state that they can get your money back for you and all you have to do is pay an upfront fee.  




The reality:
It is true that if lawyers and Investigators get involved they are likely to charge a fee as they are not Government authorities. HOWEVER, and lets be very clear on this – they will not contact you first and they will never guarantee you they can get your money back.
NEVER engage the use of a lawyer/investigator unless you have conducted the appropriate due diligence on them and confirmed their licence numbers and contact details. As investigators of these dreaded romance scammers we know the extreme difficulties individuals face of pursuing an arrest and recovery of money once a scam has been brought to light.
This is why we promote the use of background checks to confirm your Dates identity PRIOR to sending any money to them.



BUT AS ALREADY STATED......IF HE ASKS FOR MONEY=SCAMMER!!!!!!>>>>>>>>>>>DONT BE FOOLED BY SWEET NOTHINGS AND TERMS OF ENDEARMENT !!





If you find yourself in any of these situations: You are being scammed! Stop throwing good money after bad!



3. You are contacted by a new “Date”



After falling victim to a previous scam, it certainly isn’t worth giving up on love altogether although time certainly heals broken hearts (and empty wallets).  Whether you put yourself back on a dating site or not, it’s important to remember that your previous scammer still has the photograph/s you sent them and also your contact details.





It is an unfortunate reality that scammers have been known to pass around a list containing the contact details of individuals who have been successfully scammed in the past.  Other scammers will then contact these victims with the belief that these are ‘easy’ targets and will be more susceptible to fall for romance scams.





If you have previously been a victim of a romance scam: Firstly, don’t give up on finding love online – just date smarter.  Be wary of anyone contacting you out of the blue by email/instant messenger.  You have the right to be suspicious about how they obtained your details. Remember also that if you use the same photographs on your dating profile as before, the scammers are likely to recognise you.  If your online Date asks for money, it is ALWAYS a scam.  Live and breath by this small and simple sentence.  When in doubt, check them out with a background check.






Needless to say Romance Scammers will say anything, and do anything to get your money.  With a wide range of services to confirm your Dates true identity, on the Internet there is no longer any reason why you should take chances online.
bottom line...........check out every person you talk to, dont be conned into a false sense of security by these smooth talkers........check check and double check!>>IT WILL SAVE YOU A LOT OF HEART ACHE AND TOO......BEING RIPPED OFF!
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[size=24]IF..YOU COME ACROSS A BLOKE WHO CLAIMS TO BE IN THE MILITARY.......CHECK THIS OUT!>>>





 MILITARY SCAMS









   A few things things to look for in a military scam: 1. The e-mails are written with improper verb conjugation, improper use of pronouns, improper noun/verb agreement and miss-spelled words. It is fairly obvious that these e-mails were written by someone who learned English (very poorly learned) as a second language in the British style. 2. Deployed Soldiers are compensated very well with special pays, bonuses and tax exemptions. It is not uncommon for a Soldier of any rank to realize a “third paycheck” when they are deployed. And a Soldier always has access to his/her money in one way or another. How can these scammers have access to the internet to troll dating sites looking for targets but, cannot use the internet to purchase the items they are asking for themselves.
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   3. Also, in regards to money, there are very few places for a Soldier to spend their money while deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan. A Soldier maybe broke before or after a deployment but, a Soldier is usually pretty flush while deployed. Except, of course, if he spends all his money on the internet.
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   4. With regards to family emergencies, all Soldiers and family members know to contact the American Red Cross if a deployed Soldier has a family emergency at home. A Red Cross Message is the only way a deployed Soldier will return in cases of a family emergency. The Soldier’s chain of command will get the Soldier home if a valid Red Cross Message is received. The Army will provide transportation from Iraq or Afghanistan to Atlanta or Dallas; from there, the Soldier must provide his/her own transportation (just as if the Solder we not deployed). If the Soldier cannot afford a plane ticket from Atlanta or Dallas to their hometown, the Army Emergency Relief will provide the funds, as a grant or loan, to purchase the ticket. And this will all be coordinated before the Solder leaves his unit; a Soldier will only be stranded if he/she does something stupid.
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   5. If you are still unsure if you are being scammed, ask the Soldier to send you an e-mail from their AKO account. Only Solders, a very few family members, and certain contractors have @us.army.mil e-mail address. If they refuse, tell them to take a flying leap! If they get angry with you and accuse you of not trusting them, tell them to take a flying leap!
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   Bottom line, NEVER send a deployed Soldier money or high-dollar value items, especially if it is to be sent to an address anywhere in Africa. All deployed Soldiers have an APO, AE, or APO AP mailing address

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TCH THESE VIDEOS ON MILITARY SCAMMERS LADIES.ITS AN EYE OPENENER.









Online Romance Scam Information

Army CID is warning anyone who is involved in online dating to proceed with caution when corresponding with persons claiming to be U.S. Soldiers currently serving in Afghanistan or elsewhere.

Army CID receives hundreds of allegations a month from victims who state they got involved in an online relationship with someone, on a legitimate dating website or other social media website, who claims to be a U.S. Soldier. The "Soldier" then begins asking for money for various false service-related needs such as transportation costs, communication fees, marriage, processing and medical fees. Victims of these online scams have lost tens of thousands of dollars, with a very low possibility of recovery.

The U.S. has established numerous task force organizations to deal with this growing epidemic; unfortunately, many times the people committing these scams are from African countries using untraceable email addresses, routing accounts through numerous locations around the world and utilizing pay per hour Internet cyber cafes, which often times maintain no accountability of use.

For more on the actual fraudulent acts, read the announcements released by Army CID:
With National Spotlight on Internet Romance-Type Scams, Army CID Makes Additional Attempts to Warn Unsuspecting Victims
U.S. Army CID Pleads with Public, Warns Against Romance Scams

Update iconCLICK HERE TO SEE EXAMPLES OF FAKE DOCUMENTS USED BY SCAMMERS

If you feel you have been scammed by a person claiming to be a U.S. Army Soldier, please read the attached letter and contact the FTC and IC3.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
- DON’T EVER SEND MONEY! Be extremely suspicious if you are asked for money for transportation costs, communication fees or marriage processing and medical fees. Use of Western Union

- If you do start an internet-based relationship with someone, check them out, research what they are telling you with someone who would know, such as a current or former service member.

- Be very suspicious if you never get to actually speak with the person on the phone or are told you cannot write or receive letters in the mail. Servicemen and women serving overseas will often have an APO or FPO mailing address. Internet or not, service members always appreciate a letter in the mail.

- Many of the negative claims made about the military and the supposed lack of support and services provided to troops overseas are far from reality - check the facts.

- Be very suspicious if you are asked to send money or ship property to a third party or company. Often times the company exists, but has no idea or is not a part of the scam.

- Be very suspicious if the person you are corresponding with wants you to mail anything to an African country.

- Be aware of common spelling, grammatical or language errors in the emails.

- Be very suspicious of someone you have never met and who pledges their love at warp speed.

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP:
Report the theft to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) (FBI-NW3C Partnership).
Online: http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

Report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission. Your report helps law enforcement officials across the United States in their investigations.
Online: http://www.ftc.gov/idtheft

By phone: 1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338) or TTY, 1-866-653-4261

By mail: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580

Report the fraud to the Federal Trade Commission on Nigerian Scams.
Email: spam@uce.gov

EXTERNAL LINKS
www.romancescams.org
www.Lookstogoodtobetrue.com
U.S. Embassy Accra-Ghana


Nigerian scammers profiles has several faults that we may not notice but they are there;

Bio: they are all god fearing, honest and in a lot of words they will explain why they are looking for a woman and how they are going to make her happy. Shortly they relate to Tagged and Facebook as another dating site.

They lost their wives (widowers) in many cases it’s a tragic event, and they have a kid or two to take care of (Note that the amount of kids may depend on the picture they succeeded to steal)

They are honest – this word will always be in the first sentence and will be repeated several times.



Hobbies: scammers believe that women are attracted to family related activity so camping will be there swimming and of course to be shown intellectual they love reading. actually reading their hobbies they seems quite boring people.



Many of the scammers don’t really understand the difference between the UK and the USA and they claim to grow in the UK but live in the USA they have no idea how rare it is.

Many of them will place Oxford as their university sometimes as high school even. They simply know one name so they use it.



General: Long bio is suspicious unless they are selling something online; most people won’t bother that much with the Bio.



Friends: small friends list mainly women with 1-2-3 networkers (that accept anyone) but almost always another faked profile or African which is in many cases the actual scammer.



The wall: many times contain sentences such as “i am waiting for my love”, ” love is the more important…” and things like that. It may also expose their current victim, the one they declare their love to or call her my wife. Look carefully and check who is the current cooperating woman she is probably the one to be scammed next.

HERE WE HAVE THOSE DILIGENT AFRICANS WORKING THEIR BUTTS OFF SCAMMING ......NTE THE FOLDERS ON THE SIDES OF THE COMPUTERS!!!!!!!!!!!



THIS IS HOW BAD IT GETS!!!!!!!!WATCH THIS VIDEO.........





[b]AND HERES A PERFECT CASE OF WHAT I SAY TO YOU LADIES EACH DAY WATCH DR PHIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/b]




[b]ANOTHER WOMAN LOST 25,000 DOLLARS..............ITS EASY TO DO LADIES...WATCH THIS AND LEARN[/b]

GROUPS SUCH AS THIS DEVOTING THEIR TIME TO SCAMMING...........

THESE ARE FACES YOU SEE ALL THE TIME LADIES.........SCAMMERS ABUSE THESE GUYS PICS CONSTANTLY......

THIS IS RAMOS..........HAVE TO BE THE ONE SOLDEIR WHO HAS BEEN ABUSED FOR YEARS BY THESE BASTARD SCAMMERS.......REMEMBER ALL THE PICS IN THE VIDEO LADIES.....WHEN YOU SEE THEM...REPORT BLOCK AND DELETE THEIR ACCOUNTS...........DO NOT CONVERSE WITH THEM......

ladies please take notice its for our own well being take care out there there are thousands od scammers within the sites you visit on a regular basis.............

[b]SHOW THIS TO YOUR PARENTS........SHOW IT TO YOUR AUNTIES UNCLES, GRANS AND GRANDPAS...........[/b]