Yes...she was a major Red Flag...Part 3

[wilmc]

... in response to Yes, you have given us something to thin..., posted by juio99 on Nov 16, 2002

I very much agree that we should be cautious in our dealings with the ladies of the FSU.

In my experience though, caution can be exercised with tact.  When an RW asked for money for a trip from me, I explained that we only knew each other via a few correspondences and that I would not feel comfortable sending her money until after we had met and gotten to know each other better.  She was understanding and our relationship has progressed nicely.  Maybe I was just lucky.

I continue to believe that honesty is the best policy.  That we should grant the ladies of the FSU the same courtesy that we would give to our mothers, sisters and work colleagues.  I choose to believe that they are honest, sincere, considerate people until proven otherwise.
I also believe that in our western society the proportion of woman who would happily take an AM for all he is worth is probably the same as in the FSU.

I also believe that a lot of the "scams" I see described on this forum could be explained by language and cultural misunderstandings rather than nefarious behavior.  Let's not jump to conclusions.  DO NOT send money but give them a chance to understand our concerns and explain.  That is not being a "patsy."

When it is proven that they are "scammers" then expose them and "Black List" them.

[UnitedNut]

... in response to Yes...she was a major Red Flag...Part 3, posted by Chris F on Nov 15, 2002

May be a good idea to send her info (pictures too if you got them) to http://www.antiscam.org so they can add her to the Rogues Gallery.

[Quasimoto]

... in response to Yes...she was a major Red Flag...Part 3, posted by Chris F on Nov 15, 2002

I got a letter from a gal once whom I had never met. She mentioned the romantic times we had had in Kyiv. Actually, I only knew two women in Kyiv, and one was a friends wife, and the other was a tour guide. So anyway, she asks me for $3000 for her friends surgery, so that her son will not be an orphan. I wrote back to her and told her that I was looking forward to our hot passionate times again, and that I would return as soon as possible, if not next month. Then I gave her a fake 10 digit Western Union number, and told her that I was only able to send $2300, as I was broke. I wish I could have heard the discussion between her and the Western Union clerk.

Steve

[Oscar]

... in response to Yes...she was a major Red Flag...Part 3, posted by Chris F on Nov 15, 2002

Oh, what a surprise! LOL!  But don't just blow her off, I think you should have some fun with this girl..  Tell her "sure, I can send it but how would I get it to you?"  Watch how quickly she can tell you exactly how to use Westrn Union! ;-)  Tell her "sure, no problem".  Send her a fake Western Union number etc..  then she will contact you to say that it wasn't there.  Tell her there must be some mistake and to go back..  You may be able to get the scammer-witch to go back 3 or 4 times before she realizes you have played her like a harp! LOL!

I say have some fun with her, she certainly deserves it!

[tim360z]

... in response to Re: Yes...she was a major Red Flag...Par..., posted by Oscar on Nov 16, 2002

it is sport I have toyed with.... with scammers.  You are right on.  This girl/guys knowledge of Western Union will be interesting.  Just keep sending them back to Western Union as "there must be some mistake".  The money is so close,  but so far away.  Finally after many trips they figure it out.  But...

Then you turn the scam on them.  It only requires a few moments.  You tell them that Western Union security has just discovered that theives stole her money and they would like to hand deliver the money to her/him.  At her address or job. Also that the police have her name, address and photo and will be soon wanting to speak to her about the theft,  so they can get the ciminals who stole her money.  That will drive the scammer nuts. There are many variations.  You are limited only by your imagination.

[Oscar]

... in response to Oscar...you are a sadist...but, posted by tim360z on Nov 16, 2002

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[BubbaGump]

... in response to Yes...she was a major Red Flag...Part 3, posted by Chris F on Nov 15, 2002

It's a polite way to tell her to take a hike.