I changed my settings today, so I could get a message from Elsie E and just as soon as I did I got an email from some guy who almost insisted that I email him at his personal email address. I didn't answer right away ,but when I did I was going to give that polite we wouldn't make a good match thing. A message popped up that said he had been banned from the site!
I admit I was a little leary anyway, because I had been reading the posts from Lynn and Ian. Thanks guys.
Besides someone having MY email address, is there anything else they could do? I mean, I am so new at all this, would that be opening my computer or something?
I had another email I never thought too much about,but he wanted me to email him also. I answered but told him I wanted to keep it at this site. Never heard another word.
Again, I want to thank all who posted about scammers.
Am I giving too much personal info? Now I'm really leary.
I'm not the best person to answer this as my computer skills leave much to be disired!
What I do know for sure is that it is much safer to just use this site rather than disclosing personal information and or your personal email address. These days people have the ability to do reverse look ups from personal informations such as email addresses, street addresses and phone numbers. Besides what could anyone possibly have to say to you that couldn't be posted on this site either via private messaging or on the "chat forum" here? Once you get to know people and make friends it may be ok but even then let the Spirit (capital S) lead you.
Most people ask me once or twice why no pictures and I explain it to them: 1. I teach at local colleges. 2. I am known to some either thru my writings, church or evangelism and feel it best to be prudent. After I explain it and tell people that I am happy to share pics once we get to know one another and understand one another's points of reference - Christ and not games, most are fine...a few however will continually go on and on about it which can be annoying at times!lol
Bottom line for me is I could care less whether or not some stranger is drawn to a picture of me...I prefer someone get to know me inside, then out! Not saying its right for you just for me! I find that it makes those interested only in a purely physical attraction mosey right along...and I like that!lol
I wish I could explain ...but as I indicated in that post: My computer skills leave much to be desired!lol My personal philosophy is better safe than sorry...Sorry I can't be of much help but I am not one to make up stuff I have not study or do not know!!lol
Is there someone who can help us in this regard...please?
Ok sorry I just thought you were stating something in regards to giving out your email address. Thank U for replying back tho. I know SOME clues that I would likt to share about scammers that they always use Yahoo ID accounts never AOL or anyother serviice. They use the photos off the people they scammed before because none of them either have a photo or they have a photo and it is not them. Some people that have been scammed have uploaded more photos to the scammer that was sent by there personal email. That is why they want (insist) on getting your personal email address and more photos. Just FYI to you if you want to know. Another tip is that in the emails they dont speak very good English and I had a email when a very nice looking man emailed me and he stated how in love he already was with me. That is a major clue...I blocked these right away no 2nd thougts with me on these type of emails. I had one blocked and another man with another photo emailed me and said the same exact things the email I block had said like a rehearsed letter (role). I keep blocking emails I receive that just seem like I am talking with a robot type personality if that makes sense? Well sister if I have any more clues how to scope a faker I will let you know indeed...if your intrested. Take care and thanks for trying to answer me, I just didnt quite get the interputation you was not a computer expert sorry. tknchances. PS I do know that MYSPACE have had friends that have had there profiles hacked into. Another FYI....
Here's a nice scammer note I got yesterday am. I read it and thought I might play along for fun later that day but by evening time this woman was banned along with 2 other letters from others that I'd gotten same day. I should've turned it over to CDFF but didn't, luckily someone did. Beware everyone! The bad wolves are out there for sure.
From Livina Konne
Message: From Livina Konne
Abidjan, Ivory Coast West Africa.
Anticipating to hear from you soon.Please reply directly through my private mail direct at ([email protected])
APPEAL FOR URGENT BUSINESS ASSISTANCE.
Dear,
Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into business relationship with you. I contacted you after going through your profile, I prayed over it and selected your name among other names due to its esteeming nature and the recommendations given to me as a reputable and trust worthy person that I can do business with and by the recommendation , I must not hesitate to confide in you for this simple and sincere business . I am Livina Konne the only duagther of late Mr. and Mrs.James Konne. My father was a very wealthy cocoa merchant in Abidjan , the economic capital of Ivory coast, my father was poisoned to death by his business associates on one of their outings on a business trip . My mother died when I was a baby and since then my father took me so special. Before the death of my father on october 2008 in a private hospital here in Abidjan he secretly called me on his bed side and told me that he has the sum of Ten million,five hundred thousand United State Dollars. USD ($10,500,000.00) left in fixed / suspense account in one of the prime bank here in Abidjan ,that he used my name as his only daugther for the next of Kin in depositing of the fund. He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business ssociates That I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where i will transfer this money and use it for investment purpose such as real estate management or hotel management . Dear, I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways: (1) To provide a bank account into which this money would be transferred to . (2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 22years. (3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country.Moreover, Dear, i am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/ input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas. Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within four (4) days you signify interest to assist me.
Anticipating to hear from you soon.Please reply directly through my private mail direct at ([email protected])
Alright, I wasn't going to post this, but why not. Please do not think that I was making fun of anyone with any of the things I have listed - I was only trying to prove that these scammers don't care WHO you are or WHAT you are like - they are ONLY after your money. Everyone has something wrong with them - again, I was not poking fun at anyone. I just wanted to see how much this guy would take before he quit writing - but he never did. He finally told me of his problems with his credit card and how he couldn't get back into the United States to start our life together....anyway, here is the transcript of part of our conversation:
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From: mcdaniel
Date: Sep 16, 2008 10:21 PM
Hello....
Hopefully you had a good and beautiful day... I am Mcdaniel JOHNSON.. ..i was born right in us Washington DC, am 5.9ft tall and 153pounds,love to make friends with people and I love putting a smile on the faces of people every time ... ..... I saw your profile when i was looking in through the member goofing research ...watch your loving cute smiling face on the photo and I think that you are cute attractive pleasan Hello....t to 'eye and an feel I should leave a note for you. .. (Doux) to express my feelings let me say you really look so attractive, ..TRUE ....... that is not the best in a relationship. Care, trust,love establishes a healthy and the standard of relations place. I really need a woman in my life. Mcdaniel Johnson ........smile
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From: Lynn
Date: Sep 16, 2008 8:38 PM
I would love to talk to you, but feel I must be honest. Since my last photo was taken, I have gained considerable weight. The doctor said it must be a metabolic problem and they are doing testing. Also, because of the bacteria count in my mouth, I had to have all my teeth surgically removed. I'm just thankful that my uncle left me such a large inheritance or I may not have been able to afford to get the glass eye needed after the surgery on my mouth.
Also, I'm bald.
I hope to hear from you again soon. I think you may be my angel.
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From: mcdaniel
Date: Sep 16, 2008 10:44 PM
am very happy to hear back from u babie....babie mif friends were flowers...i would have chosen ..rose. if.. friends were birds...i would have chosen ..dove. if.. friends were fishes...i would have chosen dolphin...but since friend were human being like u angel...have chosen u....if u dont mind...amd online right now...i will be happy if u can add me to yahoo [email protected]
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From: Lynn
Date: Sep 16, 2008 8:48 PM
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From: mcdaniel
Date: Sep 16, 2008 10:51 PM
babie i did not understand what u wrote to me
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From: Lynn
Date: Sep 16, 2008 8:53 PM
Sorry, it's the severe arthritis I have in my hands. I have a hard time maneuvering my wheelchair around these days. Would you be willing to push me? I'm just thankful I have a butler right now because they aren't done installing the elevators in my 10 million dollar mansion yet.
Do you like to ride ponies?
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From: mcdaniel
Date: Sep 16, 2008 11:00 PM
okay....i will push u if only u are the best for my life..
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From: Lynn
Date: Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM
Do you think you could love an overweight bald woman with no teeth in a wheelchair with a glass eye? I forgot to mention I sweat a lot. And I love to gum on raw onions right before bed.
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From: mcdaniel
Date: Sep 16, 2008 11:08 PM
babie i must tell u the truth what drew me to u is not ur beauty alone....is just that i have this strong feelings from my heart the momemnt i saw ur profile and ur pics....and i do believe that love is the feeling that u feel...when u are feeling the feelings u have never felt before...i would love u if u are the best for me.
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From: Lynn
Date: Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM
I know what you mean about "feelings you've never felt before." Since they put me on the medication for my violent anger outbursts, I've felt dizzy at times.
Please don't go anywhere. I have to replace the batteries on my voice simulator since I had to have my larnyx removed due to cancer from smoking 6 packs of cigars a day. I don't smoke them anymore, of course, now I just use snuff. The only thing I don't like is how it stains my clothes when I drool.
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From: mcdaniel
Date: Sep 16, 2008 11:17 PM
i will be here with u babie...okay..i wish i could see u and be of help in everything u do
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From: Lynn
Date: Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM
I'll be back soon. I have to tell my driver to take me to the liquor store to get more vodka. I drink rather heavily. Sometimes I feel really alone, but I'm lucky to have my 32 cats with me. They like to sleep on my bed. Twelve of them are pregnant right now, so we're soon going to add to the family!!
Oh - I have to remember to tell my driver to remind me to buy razors so I can shave my feet. And my back. At least I still have hair somewhere, right?!?!
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From: mcdaniel
Date: Sep 16, 2008 11:27 PM
when will u be leaving with ur drive to the ligour store...and send my greating to the cats,that very soon i wich to be part of the family...wanna know when u will e back...cos i might fall asleep
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From: Lynn
Date: Sep 16, 2008 9:34 PM
I'll be back in about an hour. I hate to leave you, my dumpling pie!! My heart is overflowing with warm feelings for you - yes, I'll just say it: I think you're nifty.
I like to eat glue. It helps with the Tourette syndrome.
----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: mcdaniel
Date: Sep 16, 2008 11:51 PM
This feeling of love that I have for you,A feeling so strong, so special, so new.You give me the gift of happiness each day,Never have I known it could be this way.You have given your love regardless of cost,With my heart in your care, I will never be ..lost. Or.. never again wonder what love really means,For now I do know it means so many things.
Understanding and caring, through good times and bad,Sharing emotions, should they be happy or sad.Being there for each other through laughter or tears At each other's side for the rest of our ..years. My.. only wish is to be with you, my love,
For each day I pray to the heavens above.That you always remember my feelings for you.A feeling so strong, so special, so new!.......
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
I am missing you already. I've been writing poetry for a long time but have never had the courage to show anyone. You will be the first to read what I have written. It's taken me awhile to put my feelings on paper in the form of poetry, so I hope you like them.
Here's the first one:
I like dogs.
They are fun.
I like to see them
When they run.
Here's another one:
Roses are red
Violets are not red
What is red?
Well, it's not violets.
And another:
My favorite things in the world
Are fuzzy little kittens
Iguanas are fun too
When they wear my mittens.
I sent these into an online poetry contest and they told me that they want to publish my poems! I'm so excited! To get a leather bound copy of the book, it only cost me $700 so I ordered two. One for me and one for you. (Sorry, I guess rhyming just comes naturally to me.)
I can't wait to talk to you again, my heart shaped bean bag chair!
As the sands sift through the hour glass, so are the days of our lives....
And the funny thing is - Lynn even has it written right on her profile (and I quote)
"If you're a scammer, please, by all means email me. I would love to waste your time to keep you from harassing women that would actually fall for that sort of thing."
Lynn, please - I'm trying to eat my dinner (yes, at the computer) and I keep choking on it because I'm so hard! :ROFL: