AboutMarlene Expertise How to recognize an Internet Love Scammer. What to look for in regards to an Internet Love Scammer. What should I do if I am approached by an Internet Love Scammer? Feelings in regard to being Internet Loved Scammed. Should I confront an Internet Love Scammer?
Experience I was personally scammed a few years ago. Since that time, I have become very active in numerous support groups. I have wrote numerous articles for various magazines regarding this issue. I have personally interviewed convicted Internet Love Scammers.
Organizations ILS Support Group; Yahoo Support Group - Internet Emotional Scammers
Publications Various Magazines
Education/Credentials Graduated from High School 1976; AA Degree from Sierra College in Law Enforcement; Graduated with Diploma from Heald Business College 1978; Attended Internet Scamming Seminar 2009
Awards and Honors Numerous awards for outstanding advice regarding Internet Love Scammers
Question Hello Marlene, I have a friend that I think is getting scammed from her online internet chat friend. She says that the person is always very nice to her and makes her feel wanted and loved. The problem is that she as never met this person and he is always asking for her to send her money orders to a different country. Even know they have never met, my friend has very strong feelings for this man. What are some things to look for that these scammers do? And if they are scammers, how do I convince my friend that shes being scammed?
Answer Hi Megan,
First of all, I commend you for the concern you have for your friend.
As far as your questions:
These scammers are master manipulators. They are trained very well how to scam people out of their hard-earned money. Unfortunately, your friend is no doubt a kind-caring human being and that is the type of person these parasites prey on; they take advantage of a person's kindness.
Red flag #1: Asking your friend to send money orders to a different country. Why isn't this person able to take care of their own money order dilemma. Furthermore, a "normal" person does not ask a person they have never met to do such things. Please point this out to your friend.
My advice to you is to have your friend contact me with more specifics in regard to this person that may be trying to scam her.
