- Jan 8, 2020
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I am of the opinion you should never trust anyone unless you have good reason to do so. We hear time and time again how some people are taken in by scams.
This is my story.
Nearly 20 years ago I met a Christian woman from Florida on-line. I was stupid enough to fall for her sob story. If she had actually asked me for money I would have been suspicious, but she was cleverer than that. I sent her approx £1000 in American dollars. When she realised no more would be forthcoming, she made an excuse to fallout with me. I discovered other posters had been as daft as I had been, and parted with their cash. Since then I have never trusted anyone I have only met on-line. I only trust people I know in person if they have proved themselves to be good, decent people.
Some years later I got an e-mail from the woman. She claimed she was in London, and hand lost her handbag and money. She wanted me to lend her £2000, which she said she would pay back. After telling her exactly what I thought of her, I blocked her e-mails.
Have other posters been taken for a ride?
This is my story.
Nearly 20 years ago I met a Christian woman from Florida on-line. I was stupid enough to fall for her sob story. If she had actually asked me for money I would have been suspicious, but she was cleverer than that. I sent her approx £1000 in American dollars. When she realised no more would be forthcoming, she made an excuse to fallout with me. I discovered other posters had been as daft as I had been, and parted with their cash. Since then I have never trusted anyone I have only met on-line. I only trust people I know in person if they have proved themselves to be good, decent people.
Some years later I got an e-mail from the woman. She claimed she was in London, and hand lost her handbag and money. She wanted me to lend her £2000, which she said she would pay back. After telling her exactly what I thought of her, I blocked her e-mails.
Have other posters been taken for a ride?