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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 6 year stand still | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I have been having an online, text, and occasional phone call friendship with Robert for over 6 ... A: In regard to your questions, "Wouldn't he make the effort to come here"? I would think if Robert ... | |
| Games that people play on dating sites | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I would appreciate your advice. I have a bit of experience on online dating, I met my ex boyfriend ... A: (Due to problems with my Internet connection, I have been unable to get on-line; therefore, please ... | |
| Need advice | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: This is very embarrassing to talk about but... I've been in an online relationship for 5 years with ... A: You should give yourself a pat on the back for blocking this guy! If he sincerely cared for you, he ... | |
| I think I'm falling for this guy online? | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I started talking with this guy met randomly in a forum online so random then ended up talking. Now ... A: From what you have told me about the conversations you have had with this guy and the things you ... | |
| need advice. | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I met this guy on a dating site, and we have been sending emails to each other and tonight is the ... A: I apologize for taking so long to respond to your message. I have been having Internet problems and ... | |
| Nervous about Second Date venue | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I have recently dipped my toes in the online dating pool having been single for 16 years following ... A: Having someone over to your flat is a personal decision only you can make (if you feel comfortable); ... | |
| Online Relationship | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I am 14, and I found this website called IMVU. Ive been a member since I have been 13, and just a ... A: First of all, I think you and your 'BF' are too young to be in love. The both of you still have so ... | |
| question | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I just am wondering what the signs are for an online scammer in dating sites? Do you have any ... A: If you suspect you are dealing with an on-line scammer; I complied a list that I hope will help you. ... | |
| I don't know what to do anymore. | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: Okay I'm 13 now and when I was 10 i've been playing this game on the internet and I met this guy ... A: I suggest you ask yourself these questions: "Is it worth waiting years to meet him"? "Should I ... | |
| Online relationship | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: He said early on that he wants to move here and be with me. He is now working to save enough. We ... A: I would ask him if there is something bothering him and/or on his mind. Tell him exactly how you ... | |
| Met online, been a year and still haven't met | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I met a guy online in a chat room and we hit it off right from the start. We talked solely online ... A: Two-thousand miles is quite a distance for any relationship, let alone with someone you met on-line. ... | |
| love scams | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend that has been talking to a guy in the UK. He has gotten her account number for her ... A: Unfortunately, no doubt that this guy your friend has been talking to is an on-line scammer. This ... | |
| strange guy online | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: i met this guy online, i already have an online bf for over a year, this guy's really weird. he says ... A: This person definitely has some emotional issues and could be even dangerous. I would email him a ... | |
| Victim of an online, young, gay relationship | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I am 16 years old and I met my 17 year-old-boyfriend of 4 months online. I wasn't looking for love; ... A: I certainly hopes my input helps you. There are several 'red flags' in regard to this relationship: ... | |
| how to ask guy I've been dating online to be exclusive | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me. I have been dating this guy from eharmony for 2 weeks, and we have ... A: I am sorry if this response doesn't get to you in the time you requested it to. I just got this ... | |
| online dating, it's a mess!!! | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have an online boyfriend since 3 moths ago, he's talking to me about marriage and living together, ... A: In my opinion, this guy is moving way too fast! You have only known one another for 3 months and he ... | |
| online relationship | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I met a really nice guy from Ireland a little over a year ago on an internet chat site. We are both ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding. (I have been experiencing PC problems.) I think you have ... | |
| boy i met online... | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an embarrassing question to ask you, because i should have known better... so here goes! I ... A: Please don't be so hard on yourself. You believed that you met a nice guy; unfortunately, you ... | |
| Question About Scammers | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been chatting with a man for over a month. He got serious really quick and even asked me to ... A: Please DO NOT send this person any money. You mentioned that he never has asked you anything 'out ... | |
| i love to meet a white lasdy but i dont know how please help. | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: am a black guy from africa,now for many years i have dreamed of getting a white lady online for a ... A: Fred, I am not familiar with the customs and/or laws in Africa; however, I do have a suggestion for ... | |
| Its messing with my head. | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Firstly thank you for reading this, I would really appreciate any advice from such an expert as you ... A: Please know you are not getting into something 'pathetic' at all! Sounds like the both of you have ... | |
| I'm meeting him for the first time. | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I was browsing through the internet in regards to meeting an online relationship, what to expect, ... A: You are traveling to meet him (for the first time) and are going to stay with a friend of his and ... | |
| He's older.......we love each other and i've lied to him. | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I dont know where else to look for advice and each day its killing me inside, i'm sorry but as i'm ... A: I suggest you tell him as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the harder it will be. The next ... | |
| What Should I Do? | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: He's 27 and from the UK. We really hit it off from the start and connected immediately. I know ... A: First of all, you didn't mention in your post anything about your income. I know from personal ... | |
| why me | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: Why do I always attract to leaches and mouchers. This last Guy I picked him on yahoo personals. He ... A: There is absolutely nothing wrong with you! Please remember there are all-kinds of 'unique' (to put ... | |
| Online dating... | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have been dating this girl for about 2 months now. We met online and she is one of the most ... A: My advise to you is to stay friends until you meet her face-to-face. The reasons why I say this is ... | |
| Will history repeat itself? | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: A few years back I was $cammed by a man I met through a dating site. The loss of a few thousand ... A: First of all, I apologize for the length of time it has taken me to respond to your email. (I have ... | |
| I think i love him | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I know have been talking to this guy online for a while. I got to know him because he is my best ... A: Only you can answer the question of 'Am I in love or is it just a little crush"? My advice to you ... | |
| online relationship | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I am 18 and currently have been with my boyfriend i met online for 15 months and he is 22. When we ... A: I appreciate you affording me the opportunity to respond to your question/concern about your on-line ... | |
| Crush on a guy I met online | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure there are a lot of people who've asked similar questions. But I think my ... A: Here is my honest and sincere opinion. The both of you are very young. You have your entire lives ... | |
| Crush on a guy I met online | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm pretty sure there are a lot of people who've asked similar questions. But I think my ... A: I would like to know a little more about yourself and this person; for example, how old are the both ... | |
| Feeling wary about an online relationship | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: A little history about me: I'm 20 years old and have been in an online relationship before (it only ... A: I commend you for having goals for your future. That is awesome. Caroline, the both of you are ... | |
| Feeling wary about an online relationship | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: A little history about me: I'm 20 years old and have been in an online relationship before (it only ... A: I appreciate your concern in regard to distance; however, you didn't indicate how far the distance ... | |
| Not sure how to progress | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I am very active on MSN and have been for the past 5 years or so. And through computer games and ... A: First of all, let me say that you didn't bore me at all! I know from personal experience that it is ... | |
| Travel to UK and SA | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I often go to Uk and SA on business and stay for 2 or 3 days, and the durations is rather too short ... A: My suggestion to you is do a 'search' on 'Google' for on-line dating sites and pick a site that ... | |
| questions to ask a possible scammer | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been chatting with a gentleman online and he seems nice, he has called me sent me flowers I ... A: Although I certainly understand you wanting to ask this person "a question that trips him up", I ... | |
| online relationships | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have been chatting with this guy online for about three years now, and we have both expressed that ... A: This question is a little difficult for me to respond to due to several reasons: 1. How old are ... | |
| online friendship | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Iwant ot make online friendship. How can I get email adrresses so that I can make friends online A: It all depends what type of friend you are looking for. Are you interested in meeting singles to ... | |
| how do I keep my relationship interesting? | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I know its hard over the Internet but still. I'm 17 dating a girl over webcam that i met on the ... A: First of all, I commend you for your positive attitude towards this on-line relationship. That is ... | |
| online boyfriend | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i met this guy on facebook like a month ago and we start talking , we both live of different ... A: If this man respected you and your feelings, he wouldn't try and talk you into anything that you are ... | |
| Love Fraud-how to recover the money | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an 30's yr old sister who dated a man online for about 2 yrs. He is in his late 40's. He told ... A: I am sorry to hear this scumbag took advantage of your sister's kindness. There is a web site, ... | |
| what can I do with my online boyfriend | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Ive been dating this guy online for two months now. We are trying to find more things to do together ... A: Here are a few suggestions and ideas. 1. Talk to each other often. Not just once, twice or three ... | |
| scams | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I've been chatting with an on-line Internet friend for about 2 months now. He lives in Africa and ... A: Unfortunately, this person is a scammer! There are several red flags: For the most part, scammers ... | |
| online scammers | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: What do these online scammers do to scam people? Have you ever been scammed? How did you deal with ... A: Q: What do these online scammers to do scam people? A: The majority of on-line scammers contact a ... | |
| Scammer problems | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend that I think is getting scammed from her online internet chat friend. She says that ... A: First of all, I commend you for the concern you have for your friend. As far as your questions: ... | |
| On-line dating Scam | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: How do I know if I am dealing with a scammer on an on-line dating site? What are the signs? ... A: Not all the things on this list are equally alerting and not all of them necessarily mean scam, ... | |
How to Have an Online Relationship
Answers by Expert:
Marlene
Top Expert on this page
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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