Love, money and deception - Marie's fight against an online fraudster | DW Documentary

Marie’s boyfriend wasn’t who he said he was. She was the victim of a romance scam, where an online fraudster feigns romantic intentions towards a victim, then extracts money from them.
Entrepreneur Marie met someone on Instagram who claimed to be an American businessman. She was in a fragile emotional state at the time and quickly fell under his influence. He even pitched a business idea to her and eventually, asked her for money. Marie made several transfers, for sums that she never got back. She had fallen victim to an increasingly common type of online fraud: a romance scam. Many victims are so ashamed of having been tricked that they don’t report the crime. Some even suffer severe emotional fallout.
But Marie decided to fight back. She turned the tables on her scammer, tracking him down and eventually taking him to court - in Nigeria. It seemed the Nigerian confidence trickster had also cheated other women out of money. This film follows Marie to the Nigerian capital, Abuja, on her quest for justice.
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[@johndewey6358]

I admire Marie for her courage and participating in this publicized documentary. Marie and other victims must be supported by the law enforcement and these fraudsters must be prosecuted. Thank you Marie for exposing the fraudster.

[@AmeliaTjekka]

​@@Frivals as much as I wanted to say that your comment is mean but sadly,ironically its true 😢 I never understood anyone would fall in love with someone they never met let alone sending money.

[@connecttoarun]

​@@AmeliaTjekkaYou're right as well but he ( fraudster) also must not play the emotions of her. Atleast he must have empathy.

[@KaleighMacKay]

Never send money to someone you have never met in person. No phone calls don’t count, Skype calls don’t count, text messages don’t count.

[@celestialstar124]

Don't even send money to people whom you have met only a few times. Not even long lost friend who haven't contact you for years.

[@danielaiworo3900]

@@celestialstar124 if you know any Nigerian in real life that you talk to that person can be a scammer and take advantage of you to try and scam you out of your money and believe me it has happened to me before

[@AB-gb4xf]

Never send money.period.

[@mahalak4383]

Don't earn money. No money no scammers

[@sandra1761]

I've been online penpals with this dude for over 10 years. He is from another country. Just recently, he began pushing my boundaries and asking for money. I blocked him right away and never looked back.

[@williamlee9669]

Nigeria average income is 300 euro a month. 130k is someone there working 36 years. She is never seeing that money again.

[@RenetTimemaster]

Hopefully, the movie company paid her something for her time.

[@urbanistgod]

@@RenetTimemasterLol that’s peanuts.

[@timeforgottentales]

​@urbanistgod it's peanuts in comparison to the cost of living in Europe. In Nigeria, €300 by today's exchange rate is about N450K per month. Ample for anyone to live a relatively simple life over there. In the UK employment support is around £80pw. A lot of people live on that (though they get their rent paid). Earnings are relative to the cost of living in the country you live in, so can't compare really.

[@urbanistgod]

@@timeforgottentales Dude, I’m talking about what DW paid her. I replied to a comment not the post.

[@T1kr3b3u]

If Nigeria had civil forfeiture laws then the courts could seize the scammers assets, sell them all off and collect what they can.

[@scottgodkins2017]

What kind of court does that? Just crazy. Kudos to her for trying to prosecute.

[@michaeljcross87]

What an amazing and strong woman and a great story about faith, love, pain, and suffering. She went through a lot. She knew she made big mistakes and was humble enough to realize it and come out in public about it. That takes guts and humility. And then she had the strength to bring justice to the man who harmed her and harmed so many others.

[@Frivals]

😂😂 she taught that a beautiful man would really want her 😂😂🤦‍♂️ and she rejected the good men of her same value. She demanded that she deserve way better than what she is worth and that's what happens 😂 that's what happens when you inflate your ego and think you are the last 3 holes on the world. Zero empathy for her

[@deidradahl2802]

Sorry for her, also she has indirectly helped others to not make that same mistake, but in the end, no justice came from it.

[@selaboy]

I will never try to find love online would rather enjoy my single life than fake love 😘 DW never stop to amaze me greetings from Oman 🇴🇲

[@ArgusAlf]

يمكن تحصل حب حياتك بدال ما تخضه كل يوم

[@falahbaloch]

Right ✅️

[@einseitig3391]

Extremely brave person. Scammers have no mercy whatsoever. Nigeria is known for frauds.

[@toomuchsci-fi]

I think every person is vulnerable to at least one scam, all it takes is a moment of vulnerability at a certain place and time. A person might not fall for this one but these scams keep going because they work. Blaming people for "being stupid" just makes it harder for them to come forward so these things can be stopped a lot faster

[@clairehachey2189]

So many people want to believe in the goodness of others. We are all susceptible in one way or another, even if it doesn't involve a scam. The sad thing is that these scams will continue.

[@toomuchsci-fi]

@@clairehachey2189 💯

[@deidradahl2802]

Agreed, but we need to grow a backbone, learn from others, and stand up for ourselves.

[@anjane3171]

True, and this is always what I been telling myself, never underestimate others and never overestimate myself either.

[@fsimonab.2068]

Taking no accountability of their actions will bring them back in the same circle… They will be scammed over and over again …So ..of course the first time I can say …not their fully mistake,but when they continued with that action is 100% their fault. Accountability is the key to do better choices!

[@spootnik00]

She got scammed again by the whole country of Nigeria once she landed

[@dk1828]

💯. Cut your losses and hopefully have learned a huge lesson.

[@Do-not-be-sheep]

The Nigerian police are frustrated with Westerners (mostly women) who feed this industry and they are equally frustrated with Western National Police forces that do nothing to arrest these criminals. The Nigerian and Indian scammers will not catfish Americans because the FBI has arrested many, dismantling the gangs, and having their leaders extradited to the USA. It is the same reason Canada has become the car theft capital of the world (or the single largest exporter of vehicles to Africa) because the Canadian government and RCMP do nothing to stop this criminal activity where as the USA actually arrests, prosecutes, and jails criminals for a good long time.

[@nian60]

Tip: Do a Reverse Image Search on every photo that he sends you. If he has stolen the photo he's a scammer. Dump him.

[@bobbydennis8333]

2024(Gregorian) “Respect and dignity.” Furthermore:

[@mikrobyo1790]

lol reverse image is not that powerful

[@Paul-uo9sv]

People need to learn this

[@ganymededarling]

It still shocks me that people don't do this.

[@bobbydennis8333]

@@ganymededarling It still shocks me people are awful period.

[@xskrym]

Scammers nearly succeeded in auctioning Elvis Presley's house, that's how sophisticated the scams are. What about a lonely, vulnerable Marie? Give her a break.

[@awsomepossum210]

Maybe she should stick to just painting...

[@deidradahl2802]

The minute there is any mention of money, just say NO, ''I am not in a position to do that.''

[@janvangorp6918]

One Nigerian scammer, sold a non exciting airport!

[@KushQueen9]

​@@janvangorp6918😂

[@user-op7jk3tx2f]

No man should be be asking a woman for money

[@kshin625]

Why would you send money to a person whom you've never met in real life

[@mikrobyo1790]

its easy to say these people are dum, but they are just lonely and that clouds their judgements. It happens a lot more than you think.

[@mrnarason]

I've done it before, people are master liars. Or they change their minds.

[@dominamortis1111]

because they build a rapport over months of time. If you are new to online dating you didn't get the hard lessons about video chatting and having a phone conversation before doing anything. Sometimes the assholes are the man in the picture and make you think they actually care about you. It's a long con. And old lonely women are the biggest suckers.

[@nickchkheidze9189]

Social media is like a drug. She was like a drug addict and when he stopped texting her, she wanted that drug back and sent money.

[@Frivals]

😂😂 she taught that a beautiful man would really want her 😂😂🤦‍♂️ and she rejected the good men of her same value. She demanded that she deserve way better than what she is worth and that's what happens 😂 that's what happens when you inflate your ego and think you are the last 3 holes on the world. Zero empathy for her

[@meripederson8379]

Marie was very brave. If only more would speak out

[@evaburnz]

Absolutely. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for Marie, and I hope her story can help to inspire others who have been victimized, and also to prevent others from being victimized.

[@isaymymind1727]

Only a few are able to showcase their feather brains in public...

[@Frivals]

😂😂 she taught that a beautiful man would really want her 😂😂🤦‍♂️ and she rejected the good men of her same value. She demanded that she deserve way better than what she is worth and that's what happens 😂 that's what happens when you inflate your ego and think you are the last 3 holes on the world. Zero empathy for her

[@annchristianson518]

“I feel remorse most of the time.” But not enough to stop, huh? Yet they would be furious if someone scammed their own mother like this. Hypocrite.

[@KeliK1]

What an awesome documentary! Marie is very brave and I feel for her!!! I also appreciate that the scammers have remorse and I hope Marie will get her money and her dignity back.

[@solofoodie4298]

I don’t think the scammers truly have remorse. He just pretended he has.

[@scottgodkins2017]

The remorse is another way to manipulate. You fell for it.

[@lindajennings8079]

As soon as they ask for money, anyone with a brain should know!!!

[@africaine4889]

She says the man she thought she was talking to had money. WHy send money?

[@T1kr3b3u]

@@africaine4889 The bulb upstairs isn't very bright on that one. It's like the lottery scam, you won 1,000,000 but to collect you need to transfer over 10,000 first :p dunno, how about you send me 900k and you keep 100k as a tip lol...

[@slightlycrafty]

There are vulnerable people out there your statement shows no empathy.... Just because you think it wouldn't happen to you it could given the right scammer and circumstances.

[@annehersey9895]

I don’t even loan money to family so I’m sure not going to give it to a stranger who pops up on my Social Media from out of the blue!

[@lindajennings8079]

@@slightlycrafty No it would not as I have been vulnerable,but never would I give away my hard earned money,and I do have empathy,but not for fools.

[@Sunshinespeck]

I think by now everyone knows about these scams. It’s a good thing she’s seeking justice because most of the time these scammers go unpunished.

[@CalvinK-the_old_fogey]

In my country, the authorities are always advising the public but still there are many victims. Scammers are also evolving their tactics.

[@Catmom-gl5nt]

@CalvinK-the_old_fogey First, I love your avatar! Second, I agree with you completely about there being victims no matter how many official warnings the government puts out. In America, banks will even freeze transactions and accounts of fraud is suspected and the victim will work around the block to send money anyway. One woman was blocked by multiple Western Union outlets, as well as several banks due to suspected fraud and she ended up sending money to money mules hidden in resealed cereal boxes! How do you protect someone like that?

[@CalvinK-the_old_fogey]

@@Catmom-gl5nt cybersecurity experts always say the weakest link is the end users. Just like scams, the victims are themselves the most culpable. The should be no end to awareness efforts to educate ourselves. Authorities have put in efforts but we are the weakest links. Example, some people I know like to say “don’t answer an unknown caller” or “don’t do online banking”. Such advices are counterproductive and useless. Instead we should continuously educate ourselves and loved ones, learn how to spot scams, how the scam works and to have a healthy dose of scepticism.

[@IloveCamels335]

Let's be realistic also. Even though she takes this man to court she will never see her money again. And even if this specific guy would get punished there are millions others that will fill his place. The only way is to smarten up build up your confidence and your self worth so you will never be in this vulnerable position where you fall prey to such scams.

[@CalvinK-the_old_fogey]

Spreading awareness and understanding of how scams work are the key because the end-users are the weakest link. Have a healthy dose of scepticism. Don’t give advices like “don’t pick up unknown callers” or “don’t go online” or “don’t use online banking” because they are impractical.

[@tsienna2050]

Seems like there is country level involvement. Judges so nonchalant about cancelling a day of court appointments that affect people’s lives....crime is an industry in Nigeria.

[@ShukriH23]

😂😂😂😂😂😂they’re wicked

[@user-xs8vr5yr4z]

If a man would ask from me even 5 penny, I would leave him, because it is a red flag sign. Neither man nor a woman should ask their date a money, unless if you want to give it to your date as a "charity"

[@sis.555]

I support to Marie. She done a good job fight against a lier.

[@CalvinK-the_old_fogey]

In some places, this type of scam is called pig butchering because scammers will groom the victims (fattening up) before butchering them. Just like in cybersecurity, the weakest link is the end-users (victims). Most of us have been targetted. I have received tons of ‘friend requests’ or ‘wrong calls’ from beautiful young women with successful careers and always single. Why would such supermodel-level women be so obsessed to get into a relationship with me? It’s our self-delusion plus greed, lust etc that made online scamming so lucrative.

[@mirosgodec5004]

Marie îs a brave woman. She had the guts to speak out and thus protecting other women from such experiences.

[@Frivals]

😂😂 she taught that a beautiful man would really want her 😂😂🤦‍♂️ and she rejected the good men of her same value. She demanded that she deserve way better than what she is worth and that's what happens 😂 that's what happens when you inflate your ego and think you are the last 3 holes on the world. Zero empathy for her

[@mirosgodec5004]

@@Frivals It seems that the guy was too good at what he was doing: an expert in manipulating aching souls

[@christinecatt8039]

Why do you say her coming forward is in essence 'protecting ' women. ?? All her financial woes she brought on herself..she clearly is her worst enemy.. Paying for the fake love and attention is in a way like prostitution...she only has herself to blame...she gave him money voluntarily..no law was broken...

[@overseasuser]

Marie is a strong woman. It is good that she was with DW journalists in Nigeria.

[@_pindi_]

I don't understand people who send money to someone they just met on the internet..

[@jaida9254]

"I want my dignity back..' such poignant words from this courageous woman. Shame on those cruel scammers around the world who scam innocent people in this way. The tide is turning, victims must fight back!

[@johanheurlin3594]

As a man who has used dating apps, you quickly get used to filter out scammers within the first seconds of talking to someone. 50-75% of accounts shown to men in dating apps are scammers of various kinds. Fairly easy to spot/block, but I can see how people fall for it

[@A1011-xs8vv]

It’s easy to not fall for it. NEVER SPEAK ABOUT MONEY, INVESTMENT or CRYPTO. Tell the person, you won’t do anything serious without meeting.

[@Sashazur]

@@A1011-xs8vvBut they know who is vulnerable and will sometimes communicate online for weeks or even months before money comes up, and by then people are much more likely to cooperate because they think they’re in a relationship.

[@Yash-jk9qi]

Thank you for bringing awareness to such issues . Really Grateful to you .

[@DWDocumentary]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. :)

[@katherinea.williams3044]

⁠@@DWDocumentaryBrava! I appreciate your not shaming the victim and presenting this story impartially; unlike another channel I’ve seen, ‘Scamfish’, which deals with the same subject. Yet another reason I very much enjoy media from different countries with no particular agenda behind it. Danke! Love & Light from Miami Shores🦚 Stay safe mates🌎✌🏼

[@PikesCore24]

These scams are a major source of income for Nigeria. Their government has no incentive to crack down on these scammers, who are bringing in a major source of revenue.

[@DocBree13]

Exactly

[@AA-kj4ic]

can't understand how can anyone possibly fall into this simple scam.

[@sergiyrospysdiyenko6224]

Marie is a good person. Unfortunately not everyone appreciates it. Be careful in the future! All the best!

[@shadaeChevelle4737]

If your older than a certain age just stay off the internet because your vulnerable 💔🙃 These scammers are SLICK af.. They send texts to your phone now!

[@henkdevries251]

We need more Marie(s). So determined.

[@deidradahl2802]

So gullible

[@Westbrook20004]

Never had a romantic partner ever ask me for money and so I really don't understand romance scams. I just cannot ever see giving ANY money to someone claiming to be romantically interested in me as I would lose respect and contempt would creep in. Always been that way.

[@Frivals]

That's why you are single with cats and dogs

[@jamieusaa]

Crazy. You don’t give money to someone online. Period.

[@alexafornea]

Often times these scammers say they are from a certain country but they actually call from a completely different country, they change voices,fake pictures, fake accounts.If you do the money transactions by yourself, then police and other officials don't really want to consider this a crime and don't want to waste their time on this unfortunately. 😢😢😢

[@treesart6914]

She's amazing! That she did all that detective work is extraordinary.

[@hulklikesnutella7236]

Even the lawyer is scaming her :))))

[@richleon1474]

Ain't it the truth.

[@SarahAndrews24]

If you are a middle aged, over weight lonely lady, instead of looking for romance , and sending all that money to a total stranger, invest it in yourself, join a gym, lose weight, eat healthy, go on vacations , there is so much fun you can have as a single woman. Very sad story.😢

[@A1011-xs8vv]

True. Their desperation for a man will ruin their le even more. It will make them older (from stress) and broke.

[@Lostrislostris00]

so true....

[@Frivals]

😂😂 she taught that a beautiful man would really want her 😂😂🤦‍♂️ and she rejected the good men of her same value. She demanded that she deserve way better than what she is worth and that's what happens 😂 that's what happens when you inflate your ego and think you are the last 3 holes on the world. Zero empathy for her

[@ashleyw.6702]

Sadly, many men also fall for this type of scam as well.

[@SerendipityTravels]

And fix that wig…

[@Itgyrl909]

When “alarm bells” go off that’s good ol intuition telling you to walk away! Walk away 1st before they PRETEND like they are & make you feel like you did something wrong.

[@ArtsofWellness-o1A]

May she obtain justice. May she be safe and well. Ladies, always stay close to your friends and report matters to your contacts within the relevant communities and the country where this happens, Dont ever entertain a man whom you refused. May the laws protect us from misogny, harassment and stalkers by men we do not know, whom we reject, and may the police assist us once we report them. Good luck❤️🇩🇪🙏

[@thEeeowL]

Marie you’re a beautiful and capable woman. I hope you realised your real power after this adventure! Please try to always empower yourself and no one will ever be able to hurt you again.

[@michaelsteven8892]

A Lesson !Through self love,you will be able to evaluate yourself & greed & deception will not come your way ! Glad that Marie is relieved & gets justice ! ❤

[@MAMMASALI86]

Things like this would not happen in a developed country with a well-functioning government.. Nigeria is a country that is very famous for crimes like this and it's government must really improve itself..

[@Bulletguy07]

An amazing lady and I hope she gets justice.

[@RenetTimemaster]

Always Nigeria’s. Never send money to anyone. I got scammed on an apartment and I was devastated! Never again!

[@dennykeaton9701]

It is interesting to see that the scammer is using a voice changing machine that gives him an American accent.

[@awesomeirlable]

There was a subtitle in the documentary stating that his voice was disguised in production to protect his identity

[@dennykeaton9701]

@@awesomeirlable Ahh ok. 👍

[@luciferjohnson8495]

Scammers usually from India or Nigeria.

[@hugomedeiros615]

Corruption and religious cheaters are destroying Nigeria and the entire continent

[@phuongtran3364]

Marie, you're a lovely woman who is extremely brave and strong minded. I really admired you and all of the detective work that you have done ❤

[@MsTatu3]

That juju part was hilarious 😂

[@winnebahospital6816]

she is very strong woman. thank you DW

[@jawad-latifkhan]

I'm feeling sad for German women. They are so kind she couldn't even think negative about this scammer. So much patience. ❤

[@celestialstar124]

Let's pray that everyone who watch this video won't get scammed by such scam ever again

[@wingberry123]

She's a lovely lady. This guy was such a shark! Shame on him for taking advantage of this woman.

[@olgaprokopieva2692]

I give credit to this woman for the courage to go publicly. She was in a bad place when she was taken advantage of. She had enough expertise and wits to track him down. Wishing her all the best to reclaim her money. Surprisingly when I listened to the scammer's voice on the phone it did not have the usual Nigerian accent and it sounded like a processed voice, an AI-generated voice. The scammers have no compassion for anybody, neither for the victim nor for the victim's family. Do not beguile and do not be beguiled by anybody.

[@carolinekanini6342]

Rich "girls" problems So sorry to you Marie be more vigilant in future.

[@burly636]

Why would anybody send money to someone they never met? I don’t know that’s just common sense. But these people are desperate, I guess. Yes she is to blame for part of it. Don’t take responsibility for yourself , don’t do it. That’s the problem. Nobody takes responsibility.

[@NaturalBornRider]

Real men never, ever, ask for money. Period.

[@waldemarsikorski4759]

No such thing as a "real man".

[@muhammadakram4303]

My advice is don't start distant relationships.

[@jakebe4915]

These demons seek out kind people like Maria. I wish her well.. stay single. Just enjoy life yourself

[@deidradahl2802]

Scammers say '''a fool is born every minute'''

[@nodamage8011]

Next up : Marie's fight against the vodoo man who told her the money would be back in 3 days !

[@Crusader9717]

😅😅😅

[@ro4online]

And then she will find out that the vodoo she got in contact is part of the scammer's team.

[@Nimitz-Lazojla]

She wants someone to clean up her mess🤦‍♀️, that's not how it works. 😂

[@anaselbe5063]

She was a genius to track him, and so stupid to know that it's a scam

[@KhushbooShah000]

Please come up with part 2, amazing documentary

[@gamuiceyt01]

Some of these victims need to take accountability for their role in being scammed. I can’t believe Marie kept sending money to her scammer when she already knew she was being scammed. She is incredibly naive in thinking she will get her money back

[@raquelpinheiro2394]

People here bashing Marie as if they were never fooled by anyone. Yeah, right…..

[@filip4413]

She seems like such a lovely lady, i hope it turns out all well for her

[@csong9940]

When you willingly give money to a person who lies to you, there's not much the police can do about it. No one forced you to give a scammer the money. And when the scammer is in another country, what can the local police in your hometown do? Did she expect they would fly to Nigeria and track him down and arrest him? They have no jurisdiction and they have more serious crimes to investigate back home. Yeah, this woman is brave for being willing to take her story public because plenty of people will ridicule her. But even in this documentary, her expectations are wildly unrealistic and naive. I find it hard to believe that no one explained to her the concepts of jurisdiction and criminal vs. civil law. It's hard for me to have sympathy for her because she still does not appear to have learned her lesson.

[@IloveCamels335]

Agreed.

[@fayezmohd5301]

Dw the king of contents ❤

[@henaimtiyaz4189]

Hope she gets her money back .

[@StephanosBlack]

Hope is a dangerous thing...

[@uplusnetcaf7659]

23:22 how these perfectly abled men, scamming and looting vulnerable women or men that works so hard to earn their own money, disgusts me.

[@DocBree13]

Wow - good for her! She’s very brave and tenacious

[@tokushow]

Marie is smart, she knows how to look for information, all steps she did were smart.

[@IloveCamels335]

Really? That "smart" behavior led her to have 130.000 € less in her wallet now.

[@dejanstankovikj4812]

What a strong women 💪👏👏👏👏

[@Leodicapri0]

Omg, the courthouse elevator is not working so their judge casually takes the steps.. 🎉

[@oneone7522]

Dw very objective,good job,but the thief should have been identified.

[@somerandomfella]

Hey babe, i'm a Nigerian Prince still seems to work 😔

[@DivyaJoan]

There's a certain level of self-awareness and reality check that's missing when people fall for these romance scams. While I don't think I'd fall for a romance scam, I can say (rather sheepishly) that I have been scammed in the FB marketplace while trying to sell some old furniture.

[@AthleticZimbabwe]

i hope she really gets back to herself and heals!

[@user-sk1eh3pg6j]

That's what yall get for meeting people online. Go to a damn bar like everybody else.

[@4362mont]

Not everyone is the bar type, and not everyone is interested in the bar type.

[@Leo-dw4fx]

Single western women are keeping Nigerian economy afloat.

[@urbanistgod]

You should’ve released the documentary AFTER the verdict.

[@StephanosBlack]

Would probably have to wait another 10+ years...

[@forgetmenot254]

This is insaaaane

[@yogaji1247]

That's sounded like a robotic voice in phone

[@yukiefromoz2573]

Didn't sound like a Nigerian lol

[@zacksmith5963]

@@yukiefromoz2573 fully support ccp and china

[@R0H00]

I feel really so sorry for these innocent souls.... please do not hurt these people... they often break very easily. I know such people exists around the world...

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Basically, when I hear Nigeria, i run away as fast as possible. I never trust online dating, i gave up. I will not send money to anyone, especially someone i never met. I keep myself busy by volunteering at my local museums and traveling around the world. I met interesting people who are also travelers, they don't ask for money. I do keep high alert on those locals who are working on the beach, trying to get tourist to go out to dinner , for quick scam, because tourist are in a holiday mood.

[@awesomeirlable]

I'm a Nigerian woman myself and while there are honorable nigerian men that are hardworking, Nigeria as a country didn't earn its reputation for nothing

[@danielaiworo3900]

why would those travelers ask for money when there making their own money as being a traveler

[@BosTollie]

There's a reason why they call it African Time 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@donnabonn1892]

The Nigerians authorities don't care. Wasting her time and money.

[@tandraarisandi6680]

Wow, she go to Nigeria to sue a scammer?

[@user-np9rs8cl1r]

Dear Marie, please stop.

[@adanam6377]

Poor lady! She thinks she’ll get her money 💰 back. Sad story.

[@safaa8181]

I did not have enough courage to tell my family that I had been defrauded by a Ukrainian young man. This was in 2019. The worst feeling in life is for someone to take money from you without you realizing that he has exploited you emotionally. I am a woman from North Africa. I still remember his picture, his name as well, and the city in which he lived, Kherson. I could not tell anyone about it. I could not travel to Ukraine to hold him accountable legally and morally as well. His picture was real. He was calling me. I could see the streets of Kherson. I will never forgive that man as long as I live. He knew very well that I could not tell my family, so he took advantage of me while looking into my eyes. Five years have passed with him. He disappeared from my life, but I still suffer psychologically from it

[@taghazoutmoon5031]

Morocco?

[@derysylvester3180]

Sorry. Life must go on

[@KushQueen9]

So sorry. What happened? Maybe find someone to talk to about it, like a therapist. Thankfully, you didn't move in with him or anything like that. Take care of yourself.

[@leanamb1012]

The boss needs to be arrested too not only the boys!How pathetic that the people who knew the boss didn't even dare to report it to the authorities

[@steevenhyde3505]

She believes in Vudu and that's all I needed to know to understand why she allowed herself to be scammed... Those people that scam others for a living are a plague.

[@walungamaandrewkiyingi3780]

Scammers seem to be targeting middle aged people, for whom getting a partner is a real challenge😰

[@ErnestoSun]

Big respect!!

[@EnriqueScott-se3vp]

It is amazing to me how these women can have so little esteem and no respect for themselves to easily fall to such a scam sending money I'm planning for what they have to build their self-esteem self-respect for each other

[@arfriedman4577]

I'm glad this lady was able to take her scammer to court. I hope she gets her money back. What was Marie doing at a juju ceremony? She wasn't scammed enough. After other input, who knows if the scammer has money that Marie can collect. She's spending a lot of money and time to travel to another country, pay court and lawyer money, pay hotels, food, and cabs. Maybe she shouldve ate the loss. I don't know how long they would put him in jail.

[@IloveCamels335]

It's pretty pointless what she is doing to be honest. In reality she is just wasting her time and probably losing more money in the process. Her money is gone she will never see that again. Better to just let it go and invest the energy into building her self worth and confidence. So she won't be vulnerable to someone taking advantage of her in the future.

[@arfriedman4577]

@@IloveCamels335 you are right that she's wasting more money to fly to another country, pay lawyer and court fees, and who knows if the scammer has money she can collect.