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I've been chatting with an on-line Internet friend for about 2 months now. He lives in Africa and says he's a engineer. Just recently, he told me he has a family emergency and that his mother is dying from some weird disease and he wants to know if I could let him borrow $1700 to help pay for his mother getting better health care. How do I determine if this guy's the real deal or as been a fake all along?
Hi Susan,
Unfortunately, this person is a scammer! There are several red flags:
For the most part, scammers live in Africa, Russia and the UK. However, there are scammers throughout the United States as well.
A "normal" person does not ask someone that they have known for two months via the Internet and have never met in person to "lend" them money.
Most scammers prey on a person's emotions; in this case, he has a sick Mother.
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Answers by Expert:
Marlene
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
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