Romance Scammer Has 101 Excuses To Get Money From Victim.

[@CatfishedOnline]

Why do you think Michael kept sending money to Maria (The Scammer)?

[@triple_gem_shining]

Cuz hes a simp

[@Bebedollie]

He's lonely. And wants to be loved 💔

[@altovalsol]

Can you guys please do a quick follow-up on him down the road. Please guys! I want to know that he has come out of this a stronger person and has hopes and dreams for the future

[@beewell8683]

People pay for fantasy all the time in various different ways. This is just another example.

[@charityachonye4253]

Depression and no self esteem. He said he is a lady's man but he got taken for all he had worked for.

[@ovlsr4686]

“She be eating healthy, I do too” boy stfu 😭😭

[@Merkathomas]

😂😂😂

[@gennarosavastano9424]

He might. Just too much

[@williamegler8771]

Is he actually gullible and naive enough to believe that an active member of the United States military doesn't have health insurance?

[@chezshirecat1872]

Yes, the military covers all healthcare needs

[@dxcSOUL]

Active members yes. But there are way too many homeless vets out there. Republicans cutting funding to veterans is a travesty. They give great lip service to the armed forces. But what they do vs what they say are at complete odds.@@chezshirecat1872

[@sharonrigs7999]

​@@chezshirecat1872They will even cut your dong off and give you tatas now 😂

[@msmoon1504]

Apparently.

[@donnanickerson1531]

There are so many out there that don't know what the military provides and the scammers bank on this...

[@TheKimbino]

“We have so much in common…we both eat healthy food” I just have to laugh

[@prophismusic]

"I died and need money for the funeral babe."

[@romes7552]

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣

[@lawrencemixonjr7897]

Lmmfaooooooo

[@Michelle-so2hz]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CatMom63]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@ross5839]

HIM: "Should I send the stack of gift cards to the funeral home or to you directly my queen?" So sad😂

[@lisamartino8423]

Red flag!!! She's in the military and has no insurance???

[@dennykeaton9701]

A giant humongous red flag. I didn't pay one penny for anything medically related when I was in the military.

[@cowgirlbebop14]

@@dennykeaton9701 Yup. My sister just left the Navy after 10 years. Tricare takes care of all that stuff.

[@jefferygaines1042]

& no money??

[@dennykeaton9701]

@@JaimeMesChiens He obviously didn't do basic homework. Sad

[@AmbassadorKat]

@@JaimeMesChiensbesides that its only a six hour drive

[@shevvilyn7056]

This man should grow up. Pay your bills , help your father

[@bethjackman6728]

He does? The first 2 mins was him explaining how he helps his father.

[@willboywonder]

That’s right. He got his car repossessed by paying his money to the fake person.

[@Mr.Martinez1313]

She’s in Jail but she’s texting him from in there!!! WTF🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

[@tonyaparrish5678]

So many have said this and all I can think of is come on....jails do not let you have your phone

[@tonyaparrish5678]

Also ik stuff gets in but this is different

[@Ann-sj4pt]

Also u only need commissary.He could ask which jail she’s in to send money there.

[@e.salinas6553]

Well they can get a tablet

[@June-tb4vi]

You can now text...they get tablets

[@beaniemac]

The excuses these scammers come up with are simply absurd

[@sandra9769]

@beaniemac 👍 i agree with you , totally absurd 🤦🏻‍♀️ but as we can see people fall for that 😥

[@AnayhiasMimi4619]

Sorry im unable to push like on your comment my finger is broke😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@PungiFungi]

And they absolutely do not cared what happened to you. Even if you end up on the streets they will still try to get money out of you.

[@g.s.5868]

the idea is, if it is that obvious and a bozo falls for it, it can be milked to the bone

[@Blood_bought1]

So many deaths 😢 😪 wow what a story

[@JeaneGenie]

He is clearly not in a position to afford to be giving away money, but $67k to someone he's never even met is just crazy. Hard to understand how anyone could do what he did !!

[@rainforest.4577]

Desperation leads to making poor choices... 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@CozumelTy]

I be mad when someone ask me for $20 for gas before I meet them! Oh hell na!

[@marigolds49]

lol@@CozumelTy

[@mcgrowlerproductions3838]

Desperation meets Low IQ

[@Like-comeOn]

I think being very desperate myself in the past, i can understand why he did what he did he wanted to believe it was true and was in denial, it’s much more easier and less painful than reality..

[@audreym3777]

When they keep referring to the scammer as “her”, instead of”some Nigerian dude” it really feeds into their delusion. Why do that?

[@lynnehuff7059]

I agree. The people being scammed are deeply entrenched and don't shift gears. More emphasis on who is really behind all of the "romance" might be beneficial.

[@anithomas2964]

😂😂😂😂 that irritates me..

[@perro68las]

I agree! But it’s a very delicate situation, some ppl end up killing themselves over this. I suppose they’re trying to be as understanding as possible to these delusional ppl.

[@ross5839]

That's biggest fail with catfished team, every damn time they pussyfoot around the fact the hey you're paying a black dude to talk to you while he's laughing his Nigerian ass off at you. They are way easy with these folks, it doesnt get through to them

[@RondaDM]

Yeah I was waiting for them to ask him if he has ever heard her voice

[@___Lyric___]

Dude how could she be texting you if she’s in JAIL? These people don’t ask enough questions. They’re consumed by the idea of having someone beautiful to the point that they will fund the fantasy exponentially and not ask questions because that would quickly shatter the illusion.

[@Mr.Martinez1313]

I asked the same thing!🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤷🏽‍♂️

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

@@MissWitchiepoo don’t call people idiots when writing is a struggle for you.

[@jamespearson3345]

Consumed is an excellent word. They don’t want to believe

[@Ana183]

That "weavy" head girl is beautiful? They don't have their real face these days. They have masks on. They have clown faces. In fact, their faces actually scares me. And they all seem gross to me. Their weaves look like they have been sitting there for years.

[@Ana183]

​@@hoosierbaddy3052You seem a bit triggered. Why? Offended? because you're that type as well?

[@nc3044]

A shame. They say women are delusional but I don’t see it that way. Women pull themselves apart and compare themselves to other women every day. Men…they really don’t ever look at themselves as unattractive, aging, fat or nothing. For him to even believe that a younger woman who looked like her would be interested in him is insane. There’s a big chance that a woman his age would have a hard time getting a dime from him.

[@FireSilver25]

Soooo he allegedly ran the streets for years THEN decides to settle down? With someone out of his league? I just can’t with these menz. 😂

[@imapisces0308]

You said what I was saying!

[@megboyd2609]

Yes, girl!!! He lost me before the 5 minute mark... One thing to be a "reformed" womanizer, but his reasoning was his friends were settling down and he "needed someone who appreciates him". WHAT? That's not reform, that's peer pressure and way too much self involvement. Man thinks he's God's gift.

[@gennarosavastano9424]

Isn't it what women advice each other? To go 304 till 30 and then settle for "high value man"? 😂😂😂

[@roxy10uk]

💯

[@roxy10uk]

​@gennarosavastano9424 it's clear you do not have much experience with women. 😂😂😂😂

[@AsifKhan-hf9zy]

the scammer went to the bank to return him all his money and instead got arrested at the bank and now needs another $1,300 for "her" to be let out of jail................. lol. PRICELESS! that is some serious ass scamming right there......

[@HernandezJan]

Michael is definitely depressed. I’m glad that you offered him counseling.

[@michelle_m4446]

This man doesn't need counseling, he needs a conservator

[@katywild4777]

He’s an incel.

[@nopenallnull]

😂 Facts

[@Jesus.Christ106]

@@katywild4777 Whats that even supposed to mean or add value to anything? If you have nothing useful to say, sometimes you should just shut up.

[@cadenriff]

@@Jesus.Christ106ok “Jesus Christ”🤓

[@alexajay6896]

@@Jesus.Christ106you must be an incel too, because that’s exactly what he is which is why he’s willing to engage in risky/harmful behavior in hopes of some attention from a woman 😂

[@Sashazur]

I do feel sorry for him, but to everyone saying he’s such a great guy… remember he put her needs (someone he has never met and who ghosted him) ahead of his dad who has medical and financial problems and who depends on his support.

[@marthas.4456]

yes and he mentioned he wants a woman who goes 3 times a week into gym... So he wants a superfit woman while himself doesn't look superfit, sorry.

[@m-o-l]

​@marthas.4456 Chances are he has over-looked at least one lovely woman, who works near him in the hospital because "Maria" fits the image he wants .

[@Barbieinawheelchair]

Yes ! And I don't feel bad because he said when he was younger he could've settled down but he couldn't stop chasing other women.

[@littlehouseinthebigapple5716]

Some of these vulnerable people have underlying issues. He definitely does.

[@carrington2949]

He is an old playa who played out. 😂

[@sh4577]

It’s hilarious that they have to talk to these people like they’re five. “We are SO proud of you that you didn’t send any more money! You’re such a big boy! What a big strong boy you are!” 😂

[@shalinalewis2957]

😂😂

[@beyond-samsara]

They're aware that it is an addiction

[@TheBadioo]

I’m very glad yall got him counseling. It was obvious that he was insanely effected emotionally

[@epoh8698]

A very nice guy and deserves to be happy. I hope he files for bankruptcy it will help some what.

[@cultfiction3865]

That’s no surprise when he’s given away 67k in just 13 months. Who wouldn’t be seriously depressed about that?

[@georgiabulldog7671]

@@cultfiction3865that was incredibly stupid even if she was real.

[@Lunafalls]

​@@epoh8698Yeah, because everyone else should pay for his stupidity, right?

[@MrDeelightful]

Agreed. He's $67k in debt. There's no way he could afford or justify the cost of competent mental health care with that hanging over his head. It's nice to see the hosts making sure he's ok after the informational call about the scammer too. It's really easy to look down on someone for what we can see is an obvious scam but love makes you do stupid things and these scammers manipulate people for a living. Not being good with technology and a little naive doesn't mean you deserve to have your life destroyed like a $67k debt can do. I really like this channel. Good vibes and they're actually doing good out there.

[@AstronomyGuru84]

$1200 airline ticket from Virginia to NY? This man must have never bought a plane ticket in his life. It's really hard to feel sorry for the people on this show. It's sad that people are this desperate to not be alone.

[@japstoryeditor]

Chances are he has probably never been on airplane. He probably has never moved out of his parents’ house.

[@kikikeel7695]

The problem is, even if he found out the actual cost of the flight, these scumbags will come up with "tangible" reasons for the additional cost. The secret is never send money to anyone without knowing who they are and certainly not an online 'friend'.

[@JENNt519]

I think he is on the spectrum. In other words. He is SLOW

[@mirjamweibel9678]

I don’t think in his case it’s the “not being alone” he told that he had women. Probably tought with the wrong “head.” I am forever alone and really alone without even friends and would never never fall for something like this

[@mitachondria1]

What??? I paid 1300.00 for a round trip ticket from Tampa Florida to Egypt.

[@thatsmesothere]

It's always a very specific type of person that falls for these scams

[@ceciledelaney5174]

I eat food, she eats food...we have so much in common!! Oy vay!!!😂😂😂

[@SonjaElizabethTeal]

My sympathy is limited. I can't get past him willingly compromising his sick father for this "woman"....

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

His father AND himself fgs! Going without eating for another bogus airline ticket? Someone needed to 5150 them, he and his dad, into forced care. You need a 72 hour lockdown when you cannot care for yourself any longer. Depriving themselves of insulin or sustenance, is borderline medical abuse. Mentally incompetent to be a caregiver, that’s for sure.

[@SonjaElizabethTeal]

@hoosierbaddy3052 I disagree only on one part.... The son is a grown ass adult man. If he wants to give his money away and starve ...stupid but that's HIS business to do. His father, on the other hand, didn't sign up to be starved because of his son's make believe lover.

[@blanchehere8017]

Unbelievable 😮

[@dumamay283]

it's called loneliness and desperation. I knew Michael in real life, he's a really good dude. Don't judge if you've never been in his situation. I always felt he was seeking companionship and lonely, and when i say companionship, i meant females, not male. Cause hanging out with guys is different than having a life partner to lean on to and give your life too. I think he desperately wanted it, i felt it, but i never spoke to him on it. Never thought this would happen to him, but he did seem naïve at times.

[@SonjaElizabethTeal]

@dumamay283 Well, Michael's Friend, I am going to double down on what I commented, and since you are such an advocate for him why didn't you help pull him out of this romance scam? Why didn't you help your friend meet women in person? And mainly even if he wanted to continue with this online "lady" why did his father have to suffer for Michaels "loneliness and desperation?"🤔

[@nevorchi]

I never understand how these folks never seem too bright, but yet make so much money. It's baffling.

[@Boredchinchilla]

They all never shut up about how smart they are. They all need a financial guardian

[@user-s1o3nr532]

Yeah - same here! How do they get so much money? I see intelligent resourceful people struggling to get by - I'm guessing these people must just inherit their wealth.

[@JSAiKO]

Literally found her real identity within 10 seconds of grabbing a screenshot of her...I wish people were more technically literate, they'd be saving themselves so much money and heartache.

[@allaboutmedicationaides]

Many of these ‘victims’ want to keep the fantasy going by not knowing the real identities.

[@ellapines2850]

Right! It boggles my mind that the very tool these people are being scammed with is the same one they could just as easily use to reveal the truth and prevent all of this. I want to believe that delusion is a bigger psychological problem than we treat it as, ‘cuz it’s crazy what people believe!

[@DB-vt1kk]

He paid for the experience 😅

[@GooniesGirl]

He didn't want to know the truth. He wanted to keep the fantasy going.

[@ellapines2850]

@@DB-vt1kk Yup! I always ponder why, because hookers are so much cheaper and will provide so much more 😂

[@domenicsabatini2013]

I can't believe in this day and age, people still fall for this.

[@TheRetromantic81]

It's really hard to understand. This guy is my exact age and I would never...I know anyone can be scammed but I see it happening to a lot of boomers (my parent's age)--and then seeing a guy my age was a bit jarring...

[@kimmi2662]

Loneliness is a epidemic

[@Barbieinawheelchair]

For real haven't they ever seen Dr Phil

[@diamondsparkle9967]

​@@kimmi2662"an"

[@guinealove3744]

@@kimmi2662 Agreed! I'm in the process of consoling one person who sent over @5,000 to help a lover and keeping another from traveling to meet the person of their dreams. It's strange how no matter how many family members are around that longing for sweet words and companionship is so strong. Just be safe out there, EVERYONE. Cause it could happen to anyone!

[@steveeleigh3731]

Hes the type that wouldn’t even take a real life woman on a decent dinner date.

[@ruthgalazan6821]

HES the prize! /s 😂😂😂

[@Wileyg4lify]

I just can’t believe you could send so much money for someone you don’t know in person

[@thatjessi]

exactly! I am lost in words and misery that anyone could do that to a Stranger. But is unable to help someone that they know.smh

[@lukebignell7846]

67,000 USD for someone you never met

[@Wileyg4lify]

@@lukebignell7846 right how can you call someone like that normal 😑 I understand sometimes somebody needs help but send them thousands of dollars I’ll won’t even do that not even for my family

[@SueRosalie]

and they keep doing it over and over and often steal from family; hide what they're doing; take out loans; sell their house etc. etc and lose everything

[@doyouevendab77]

​@@thatjessihello Bailey, my name is Tim. Since we have been properly introduced please help me out. I need 500 dollars immediately. Please have a heart my new friend 😊

[@phaedrapage4217]

He's diabetic and skipping meals to make sure his dad had enough to eat. That's crazy. As his father's care giver, he has an obligation to take care of himself as well or he won't be around to help his dad. That alone makes me want to slap him. Then the fact that he's dumb enough to think that an active duty service member would need help paying medical expenses. And her message "send my money to my friends cashapp" had me feeling sick to my stomach. It's not HER money, it's HIS money. So he's working overtime, racking up debt, lost his car... and still wants to send money to someone who has flaked out on meeting him after he's paid for multiple plane tickets. What the hell is wrong with this guy?

[@Sashazur]

Even if he’s totally gullible, it’s ridiculous that he puts her needs (someone he has never met and who ghosts him) ahead of his dad who has medical and financial problems and who depends on his support.

[@arizonamads5588]

it’s called mental illness unfortunately… some people are very lonely and the connection they get from the scammer albeit fantastical and unrealistic is the closest thing they will get to affection and connection. the guy literally said the longest relationship he has in his whole life was 6 months… probably when he was 18? recipe for disaster

[@PaisleyMarie80]

He's mentally unwell.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

@@JaimeMesChiensreally!

[@Oli92_]

He keeps saying about needing to "support her" a person he's never seen in real life meanwhile his dad, a person with actual care needs, might be at risk of not getting the help he needs because of Michael's growing financial issues. So how great is this guy really?

[@Mr.Willis6388]

As soon as he called himself a Casanova, I lost all respect for him .

[@404_PageNotFound]

Exactly!

[@AmbassadorKat]

He was referring to how he acted when he was young, not how he thinks of himself currently, which I think is reasonable. A lot of young ppl are like that.

[@ditzygypsy]

@@AmbassadorKat”…so I guess you could call me a Casanova”. Present tense.

[@PaisleyMarie80]

Same

[@Girlintheewild]

😂😂😂

[@carolc.1334]

David is so kind to offer "after care" for this victim

[@Blood_bought1]

Def agree 👍🏼 ❤

[@lynnparrish1335]

Not a victim. He’s a volunteer.

[@jcny11]

I’d be worried that he’d harm himself

[@icecreambeats101]

“I need money for my bail”. You can’t text while in jail.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

You're a poet and you don't know it!

[@icecreambeats101]

@@knowbodiesfull5768 thanks 😊

[@HandbagDiva]

These scammers are ruthless & do not care about what happens to their victims. A young 12 year old boy just committed suicide in Canada. He thought he was talking to a young girl & got talked into sending compromising photos. He was then immediately blackmailed & he shot himself. This is the second similar story I’ve heard of & I’m sure there’s so much more.

[@Chrissywissyprissy]

Omg I just heard about that today I was shocked.

[@Gooner333333333]

and the people doing is have no remorse

[@babycakes8434]

😢😢😢

[@goaway601]

What the fuck? There's a special place in hell for those scammers. Damn. That's horrific.

[@sookie4195]

What is sad is his compromising photos are likely still out there forever

[@JakeSPuwuowo69]

As someone who got catfished ~10 years ago, and is still affected emotionally by it today (a lot, lot, lot less though), thank you for paying for his therapy. He'll appreciate it way more than you guys can even realize currently.

[@Barbieinawheelchair]

​@@JaimeMesChiens I get your points but I feel you should've posted this on the main comments instead of under someone who had been catfished before lol idk

[@JakeSPuwuowo69]

@@Barbieinawheelchair Tbf mine was a lot, lot more complicated. The pictures weren't reverse searchable (or at least werent with the tools available then), and it was someone who wasn't seeking anything financial. They were pretending to be someone else to manipulate a lot of people for attention. It's a really really long story.

[@JakeSPuwuowo69]

@@JaimeMesChiens A lot of this seems blatantly obvious to anyone and everyone with common sense, however usually these people manipulate you hard into doubting your own thought process. They gaslight you.

[@Barbieinawheelchair]

@@JakeSPuwuowo69 dang that's crazy. I'm glad you didn't lose any money although I'm very sorry for the emotional damage.

[@patriciareed122]

Hey Jake.. Wow 10 years is quite awhile.. There is nothing wrong with talking with people . a word of advice. If they do not talk on phone and have video call.. STOP DROP and RUN.. Technology is so intricate We can talk from any where in the world sadly many people do not realize it.. I know several people who have been together for years in person, thanks to social media Have a Good One Peace-

[@jenniferagrusa3155]

So she has no family but has a kid and grandma! Wow. An airline ticket also does not cost $1200 flying domestic. My god!!everyone’s is dying around her because no one exists. He works at a hospital but can read an X-ray? Can you say delusional. I’ll say this AGAIN. STOP SENDING MONEY TO PEOPLE YOU DONT KNOW!!

[@johnc.6645]

Normally I don't feel sorry for many of these people, but this guy was one of those exceptions. These soulless scammers will predate on people with psychological problems. Some of the "victims " are elderly or socially naive. This man is a decent person but socially ignorant. I hope that he puts his life back together.

[@desireesalas5820]

He actually said he approached "her" first. The scammer just seized the opportunity

[@deydeydeville]

Yeah I always get bummed when the scammed person isn't a total narcissist lol

[@TheBeautifulOne_Char]

I concur 💯

[@desdicadoric]

I know, 67k, very sad.

[@donnyj2317]

All the victims are the same he's naive and delusional i dont feel bad for him

[@kathybrem880]

People should realize, if they’re asking for money, they’re a scammer

[@brianwilliams8568]

Exactly

[@loneranterism]

Anti gullibility Training is a must in all primary schools

[@nomeinthecottage4767]

I’m sitting here in a relationship- we each have college degrees and we are teachers. I can’t fathom having an extra …even $500 to help myself, let alone a stranger. Where do people get this kind of money?

[@minoozolala]

I have a feeling he's been dipping into his father's bank account.

[@giovannisosa298]

@@minoozolalaI have a feeling he doesn’t help out paying bills on the regular. So he can afford to send his Text Love most of his paycheck.

[@shaq9361]

they always skip that part has definitely stealing from his father @@minoozolala

[@polycarp9897]

There's an old English proverb which begins: "A fool and his money...."

[@WingsofWendysChilli]

Damn. Teachers are so underpaid it’s pathetic. Hope that changes one day soon.

[@tashlaine]

This man is 42 years old. He looks beyond stressed out to the point he looks mid 50s. I wish people wouldn't be so gullible

[@pete6705]

I was shocked when they said his age. I’m 42 and I thought he was way older than me

[@Dream-Me]

He's spent years as a carer working double shifts. He's lead a difficult life. It takes a toll after a while.

[@blanchehere8017]

Agreed 😢

[@jaeshasway]

It’s mind boggling that no one around him told him he wasn’t exercising good judgment. We have seen people on here that ignore advice from friends and family, but he doesn’t seem like he would have done that. I think he would have cut them off, but he was sunk into it and had no discernment whatsoever. He genuinely seems to have not had anyone around to have pointed out some very obvious red flags with his scammers stories.

[@tashlaine]

@@jaeshasway I agree

[@MrBojangles.]

I don't understand why these guys are not looking for a real woman. There are so many single available, good kind hearted women out there.

[@ginaanelli9717]

Red flags 🚩 all dying around her, hospital, plane tickets, gramma, accident..bank frozen..all ridiculous excuses. He’s very naive

[@lynnparrish1335]

“Naive” is excessively kind. He’s very low-functioning and shouldn’t be handling money.

[@skibee421]

@@lynnparrish1335 i have to disagree. naive is someone not knowing what is common knowledge to everyone else, esp. about the military !

[@lynnparrish1335]

@@skibee421 You are right! I was being uncharacteristically kind when the appropriate response would be more like “What a moron!”

[@Arizona_lilly]

He did not even ask questions 😂 how are you texting?? From jail 😂

[@babalu757]

This was the first time I cried for a victim. Just wanna say I'm so proud of you guys for your approach and support for this man.

[@rsh793]

It sure was a poor man he was funny and kind and jokey but he was a kind hearted generous person as well 😔

[@ovingtonful]

Why do they keep naming the scammer - reinforcing that IT MIGHT be a legit woman …..using the scammers fake name (seems to me) to reinforce the fake persona.

[@vanhuvanhuvese2738]

@@ovingtonful Its still a "show"

[@caitcatgustilo3635]

Same😢😫

[@RadsnRems]

He’s a casanova, nothing to worry about he’ll be ok

[@davidhumphries1146]

She was going to give his money back, but a fight in the bank, put her in jail. OMG😅 A for originality!

[@viktorsh4261]

My woman is also feisty with front desk people :D

[@ariesunicorn8225]

I really feel for this guy. He seems like a genuinely nice person who was just too trusting. I hope he’s able to recover from this and never make the same mistakes again

[@pamelalandis4627]

Like waaaay too trusting.

[@lindafrabizio2910]

Avoid internet dating !! Meet women locally

[@Liitebulb]

​@@lindafrabizio2910local women are on local apps. Women do more paid and unpaid activities than men yet men can't be bothered to participate in those types of activities, or they separate women in to "ho material" and "wife material," and act surprised why they can't hold down the relationship they want

[@tvfan14]

I do not feel bad for any of the people on this channel still so far. How dumb can you be? At a certain point, if you fall for it you deserve it.

[@allclassallthetime4739]

the worst thing that can happen is his heart was ripped so hard that he jadedly ditches his natural tendencies to do good unto others.

[@TattooedLuna]

I had a military romance scammer try to fool me literally 2 hours ago. I knew from the start it was a scammer but used Social catfish’s website tools to verify it by searching a few photos! I even mentioned my fav KZbin channel releasing a new video today! 😂😂😂😂 MacArthur pedro, a US army sgt stationed in Yemen on a peace keeping mission. Within ten mins he said he felt god had sent him to me for us to marry!!! 😮

[@worldcitizen9847]

And ? did you marry him?

[@CatfishedOnline]

🤜🤛

[@kathybrem880]

I get these creeps trying to contact me daily

[@lynnparrish1335]

Oh yeah, they’re all the same. I start by telling them that I want to meet the handsome white man in the picture. After that, the conversation goes downhill quickly. Usually, once I share with them pictures of animals that I know they resemble, they get really, really upset. Yessssss!!!!!!!!

[@Marlaina]

Where can I send $67k for your wedding gift?

[@SReneeL77]

I grew up on military bases all over the world my entire life (from birth to 18). My grandpa did 40 years and my Dad did 25 years. It's infuriating the lies about being a service member. I'm always like yeah the military pays for that.... I wish people would do this research before they ever gave away a single red cent 💰

[@SReneeL77]

A single person, if they live on base can put away a lot of money.

[@BNicoleJackson]

I'm really glad they offered counseling and therapy for him.

[@cherrymetha3185]

I think they had to. In case he did something to himself . He sounded really down .

[@MsClaudiaDuran]

A part of me does feel bad for him, but like many other catfish victims, he was too superficial. When asked what he looked for in a girl, he didn't say kindness, family-oriented, etc. He said "someone who goes to the gym at least three times a week". He fell for the photos. I'm sure he's a good man with a good heart deep down, but the chip on his shoulder about being "a Casanova" and talking to girls above his league was his real downfall.

[@Jo-vb9tm]

He said he has diabetes and wanted someone who was HEALTH FOCUSED. Sheesh 🙄

[@Jo-vb9tm]

He also said his MUM (before she died) wanted him to be with someone .. do you even listen? 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@sapphire22011]

​@@Jo-vb9tm ummmm...u dint have to be overweight and obese to have diabetes. A lot of people, slim and fit develop this disease out of the blue. Many have it since childhood and there's no rhyme nor reason to it

[@bldontmatter5319]

​@@sapphire22011use context LOL. His dad loves to eat, he's overweight too and they both have diabetes. I wonder which type they have...

[@gabred5800]

​​@@Jo-vb9tmexactly 💯 what's wrong with wanting someone who's healthy

[@jankauffmann6899]

I don't understand this, why do people send money to people they have never meet. That's insanity.

[@Dr.Aqueous]

I'm 36 seconds in and I already know this guy is severely depressed. I hope he gets some help. Edit: Thank you for helping him, especially with giving him resources for his depression. I feel really bad for him because he's clearly a good person in a tough situation. Hopefully he keeps moving forward. He can have a good future.

[@BeruCampos]

How can you diagnose depression from a video?? Grow up

[@joshuatruvillion3044]

That is not very insightful rather than is very hurtful you need help​@@BeruCampos

[@auneakeffect]

its really easy actually ​@@BeruCampos

[@chorizoramen93]

​@@BeruCampos😂

[@ysamune]

⁠@@BeruCamposuse ur brain

[@kathleen5237]

Poor man. There are evil people in this world

[@emersonbiggins416]

When he said $67,000, MY JAW HIT THE FLOOR !!!

[@Boredchinchilla]

Dude would have been much better off if he hired an escort once a week for 24hrs. He could hire a woman who looks exactly how he wants, she would be willing to go out with him and have sex with him and pretend to be his gf. Even if he did this once a week, he would still be better off financially- and he would have a real human that he could have the physical relationship that he wants.

[@kaleidoscopesthirdeyevizions]

I just can't comprehend it at all because if you really don't know this person why like maybe I can understand once maybe twice but if their only message is about ways to send money it's just ridiculous

[@chelseasmith1426]

One thing I don't understand is, how people can neglect their own responsibilities.. Even if I knew you in real life and we were dating for years, I'm not giving you money before I make my car payment or rent, etc. I guess some people just want to be loved so badly they'd do anything 😢

[@Sashazur]

Exactly. And his dad who relies on his support!

[@akosua8779]

​@@Sashazurright!Dad should of came first before he decided to send money.

[@Abdelmajidaaouaj]

I can relate to his sad story. Emotional emptiness is eating him out. Folks don't judge people. If you were in his shoes and saw things from his own perspective, I'm quite sure you'd have understood why he acted so!

[@reneesantiago6496]

Casanova??? That’s his whole problem right there………no self awareness and accurate self perception.

[@CP-3333]

Sounds like he was a Mama's boy that was probably good looking 20 yrs ago and when he finally hit his 40s he looked around and he was the oldest one in the club now trying to settle down. He needs to stay in his lane as far as what type of woman he can actually get.

[@ericaallisonc]

I was in an online relationship for 3 years before breaking it off. We visited in person a year after “dating” 3 years in and he refused to take it farther beyond visiting once a year. Can’t imagine ever allowing myself to be taken advantage of for this long…

[@MrsMathews]

Wouldn’t be surprised if that person was married and had a whole family

[@nikkilengyel]

Was he getting money from you? That would explain everything.

[@TransitionedToAShark]

Haha I know what he was doing.

[@elya4857]

@@TransitionedToASharkwhat?

[@NORMLfan13]

You’re not alone in wasting years on a liar

[@telengardforever7783]

On Catfished, I've seen people lose $250k+ to romance scammers and they just shrug it off. This man lost $70k and his world is collapsing. I feel far worse for his loss than for people who lost far, far more.

[@DocBree13]

Same

[@lynnparrish1335]

I feel nothing for him. I feel for ups victimized father.

[@dumamay283]

if someone got 1mil, 250k is nothing. IF 67k is all you got, then 67k is everything

[@taylor1522]

67 thousand on plane tickets.. accidents ..deaths... arrested... I hope karma comes back to this scammer. This guy is still sending her money aftet all this.

[@Talkwithtina808]

Oh it will

[@deborahbillick882]

How wonderful of social catfish to offer support for this poor man. It is absolutely heartbreaking.

[@VandaPietrantonio]

He is genuine and wanted to help people. I actually feel sorry for him . He needs a real person in his life. Imagine not eating to send this PERSON MONEY.

[@PileofAshes53]

There are too many useless males on this planet who should have never been birthed in the first place. We are killing Earth by continuing to produce males into existence. Natural way is that the vast majority of males never have access to a woman and die a frustrated virgin. His late mom is at fault for putting unrealistic expectation onto him to get a woman. This guy will never be rich enough to adequately provide for a family. He needs to keep to himself and live in piece. Forget women. You don’t deserve them because you haven’t worked hard enough to get and keep a woman. Sorry! No woman owes him her kitty just simply for existing. Do I feel bad for him on a human level? Yes. It’s not his fault his father impregnated his mother. It’s sad that he was born into this world to suffer for decades. But life isn’t fair and he should be greatful that at least he’s not homeless. Just cut the idea of dating out of your life and you’ll always have enough food for yourself and your dad.

[@bldontmatter5319]

Desperation, but he's also a bad person. He neglected his dad

[@VandaPietrantonio]

@@bldontmatter5319 He did not neglect his father.

[@carolinemadondo]

So sad

[@Marlaina]

He wanted to help a super model type woman instead of his father who he knows needs it. That's not charitable, that's self serving.

[@Happey67]

When there are too many excuses, it is a scam.

[@bamu8328]

He's such a nice guy. He deserves to meet someone who will love and appreciate him. Best wishes to him in the future

[@DopamineDecor]

And who works out at the gym at least 3 times a week.

[@donnagelina8548]

@@DopamineDecor Can you imagine a middle aged, balding, simp having those requirements

[@m-o-l]

Maybe not specify going to the gym 3 times a week .. concentrate more on personality.. and whether they have a kind heart .. It's always an "image" that grabs the victim in first .

[@Michael-mt6yb]

@@donnagelina8548you tried it. He said it was because of health.

[@LBdaGOAT69]

@@donnagelina8548you do understand he was saying bc of his health reason and not vanity

[@nombinintlahla8325]

Really feel sorry for him😢.... Scammers are really cruel... The Catfish team is amazing and a glad they offered him the extra values services at their cost

[@ztomas1]

A $1200 plane ticket from Virginia to New York?? Really?? 😂😅😂

[@LB-gz3ke]

He will spend that but not buy a ticket from NY to Virginia to try a visit her? Even when she was is the hospital?

[@LKauf279]

I can fly from Portland, Oregon to Johannesburg, South Africa for that!! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@bobjohnson973]

He should have vacationed in the Bahamas, 250 dollar flight

[@jennzifur]

Maybe if they brought back the Concorde 😂

[@coreyrdt234]

I flew from Fort lauderdale to Ny, L.A., and Seattle for less than $300.

[@Germania72]

I don't get how you can say that you're falling for someone without even seeing them on video chat. On top of that, they ask for money. I remember during the days of MSN I was suspicious of men who just wanted to chat without showing their face and just had a handful of photos. This is a very strange phenomenon.

[@MisplacedTexan]

I agree. If you aren’t in the same space with them, never having met them, I can’t fathom thinking you’re in a relationship. It’s absolutely bizarre to me. You aren’t “in love” with someone you’ve never met. “In desperation”, yes. But love? No.

[@lillyvgutierrez9685]

Now a days it’s impossible to not have photos get a photo load a photo to many ways im 37 in 90s early 2000s we didn’t know what a lot of our online friends looked like or very few just 2-3 photos seriously.

[@babalu757]

Psychological problems exist

[@SonofthewindsInc]

If you can see , feel or meet someone, its a vig big scam.. friends never ask for money, even after 10 years..lol

[@Anthonyistheone]

It makes no sense at all. And 70K???? For somebody you've never met is unbelievable.

[@ziziflor9019]

22:00 it shows in Drew's feel how much he cares and how he wishes he could do more. Never change dude. It's obvious this isn't just a job for you and you really want to help. You guys rock

[@jermainetaylor653]

The Nigeria romance scammers will get you every time 😂. They have no shame.

[@pattskatoey3139]

This is madness starving yourself and going into debt to give someone you’ve never met your hard earned wedge. Being diabetic he should be fully aware of eating properly.After “Maria” didn’t show up at the airport he should have been done.

[@ghostthomas9221]

If she is military, he should know, uncle sam pays for medical bills. Its called Tricare.

[@nighthuntress4393]

When this guy said he's a Casanova, I snorted. I mean, really? He never was, judging by his younger photos. He had a chance at a stable relationship, yet he wasted it because he didn't want to be committed. And now he's older and sick and wants someone to take care of him, but that girl has to work out and be a fitness enthusiast with great looks. Like, really? Hey, guys with commitment issues who think too much of themselves, here's your future. Lonely future, too. I appreciate you treating him well, team, because the man is depressed, but, quite honestly, he ended where he should have. Hopefully, that'll teach him a lesson.

[@brunoqnzbk7891]

This is the red pill community's future 😂😂😂

[@duranfan4ever922]

My heart goes out to this guy, even though he ignored a lot of red flags. Props to Drew for encouraging him. I think he needed that.

[@jamespearson3345]

You ignore huge red flags this happens. The world is an ugly place

[@missrockets777]

Neglecting his sick dad …. My heart goes to the dad

[@jessieis]

That's the problem. I understand this stuff happens, but you have to be careful with your heart and feelings and not let them get in the way. Love is blind and he wanted that fantasy, but there were so many obvious signs there that I'm shocked he didn't see something was up sooner. If someone keeps making excuses for not wanting to see me or excuses in general, move the hell on. Like, did this guy even have a phone call with her?

[@helenelee2119]

This gullible Casanova has got diabetes, takes care of his dad who has diabetes, and holds down presumably a full-time job in a hospital. Where the hell does he find time to chat endlessly with a scammer and do all that complicated money-sending stuff? He should be exercising and making his dad's last years happy! Jesus, take the wheel 🙄

[@tomondiek2839]

she was basically an escape for this guy. if you have ever taken care of elderly parents its no joke. so kudos to him for taking care of his parents instead of abandoning them like most these days do. This one is sad.

[@mylalicoco]

Finally a good comment !

[@susanlett9632]

I'm a home health aide and most elderly parents these days are abandoned

[@channelthree9424]

He’s over 40 and he did not know that women could lie?

[@honestyisadyingvirtue]

Even if she was real, why would you want to be with someone who just takes from you? Someone who is willing to leave you to the point of struggling, losing a car, rationing your food, credit maxed out and going down the toilet, etc. Why would that be someone you would wait for? He seems really nice and caring. I hope he is able to find his way out of this and continue on with finding someone, preferably in person.

[@julesarthur4362]

I loved it when you made him promise to do something nice for his Dad. You both really deal with all these people with kindness, sympathy and class.

[@hiho8084]

When will these people learn? You should NEVER send someone you've never met money!! When they start asking for it, you should start vetting! Stop making these money grubbing scumbags rich!

[@bamu8328]

People are lonely and hurting. Try to show a little compassion and hope he learned and will recover

[@Aashka_The_Mystic]

They should immediately block as soon as the person asks for money but they let their emotions get in the way

[@hiho8084]

@@bamu8328 Do you not realize that he basically forfeited on his dad's needs for a fictitious person?? Yeah, he made sure he ate, but he stopped paying his and his dad's bills to send some dude in Nigeria money. How is that compassionate?? My stating a fact is not a lack of compassion! Try and show a little compassion, yourself!

[@mrpersianality6363]

When i was in college i had an online girlfriend for 3 years before we finally met. She was in Australia and it was too expensive. But we talked facetimed and everything. I can understand these people. But they ignore huge red flags like no facetiming and asking for so much money

[@megboyd2609]

"So I can have someone who really appreciates *me*." Sympathy gone in the first 5 minutes lol. If you self describe as a casanova and go on to express that you want people to cherish YOU, you've lost the plot. They deserved each other.

[@realkangaroocafevietnam]

Again I want to thank the Catfish team for your kindness towards these very disturbed & very damaged victims. This bloke seems decent & like everyone ive seen on your channel, doesn't deserve to be robbed & made a fool out of. I hope this bloke & his Dad do better in the future.

[@SusanRaickle]

Yeah. I think that them offering to help him with therapy n financial counseling is awesome, that's true kindness. They don't usually do that n it just shows their deep level of concern for this man, I think we're ALL a little concerned for him, honestly. I struggle with depression myself n my heart breaks for him. 💔

[@missbburnsxo1112]

The Scary thing is this Person Gave someones actual Social Security Number as well, so they've most likely scamming someone else at the same time but stealing their idenity as well.

[@jsimpson3935]

The simple fact that if she’s military ALL of her medical expenses are covered!! That right there, smh

[@SandraSews0108]

He doesn’t want the woman he can get in the real world.

[@Synfulz]

I cannot understand how people can be duped to this level financially.

[@kimberlygonzalez4088]

I never realized how helpful these guys at social catfish are, to get him counseling and fit the bill is extraordinary!

[@amitl6519]

What domestic plane ticket cost $1200. I've flown international for less than that.

[@CyberMachine]

My round trip flight from Tampa to Beijing was $640

[@elle8hcim]

Exactly 😮

[@briannadickson2884]

First class

[@RebeccaGreen-jt3qk]

Also why do these people send the scammer the plane tickets or the money. They can just buy it and have it waiting at the gate. If scammer doesn't show up they can usually get at least a partial refund if not a full one.

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

First class tickets can go for that much for a domestic flight.

[@billymadyson]

I legit feel really bad for Michael. He seems like such a nice person. He seems harder hit than the average victim if that makes sense. I hate these romance scams. They're evil

[@p.s.7430]

He wouldn't have sent money to an older unattractive women. So, he had some ambitions here.

[@ChristopherPoitras]

​@@p.s.7430well yeah that's everyone lol

[@washcaps71]

@@p.s.7430exactly!! He had a fairly picky list of requirements but never did any due diligence

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

​@@p.s.7430We all have our preferences

[@diamondsparkle9967]

​@@p.s.7430exactly

[@TheCorrectionist1984]

Just texting you from jail. No big deal. 🤦

[@viktorsh4261]

How could you know, if no one around had a jail time 😂

[@Hard_Car_Life]

Just wanted to say that you guys are a wonderful organization helping people. Not only helping them with the cruelty of being catfished, but with actual money coming out of your own pocket: mental health help, doing the legwork for finding them consolidated financial help, etc. God bless you all for helping others. Wishing all of you health, peace, prosperity, and happiness for the New Year.

[@i.c.3300]

What a heartbreaking story. This is the first time I've felt absolutely awful for a guest on this show. This guy is so sweet, caring, and not bad looking. He deserves so much better. I really hope he can get back on his feet, he deserves it.

[@Barbieinawheelchair]

I actually don't feel bad because at the beginning he said he could have settled down when he was younger but he couldn't stop cheating and looking elsewhere.

[@bldontmatter5319]

​@@Barbieinawheelchairand he's mistreating his dad

[@SimplyaLady92]

He's a goofy. I don't feel sorry for a 42 year old man who's longest relationship is 6 months. He's not as nice and caring as he's trying to put on

[@ihanakaunotar2741]

For that old man having a longest relationship of 6 months means something is off

[@Barbieinawheelchair]

@@bldontmatter5319 yes. Forsaking family for a stranger even if she was real is unforgivable.

[@Leftee54]

A follow up story on Michael would be great. I wish him much success and happiness.

[@dollhouseq1530]

Nice or not these "victims" are beyond superficial! He is 42 but actually looks 53. He chose to try and get at a woman that is way younger, instead of choosing a woman between 40-50 that would possibly help him with his dad. He sent money that could have helped his dad to a young, vibrant woman in the Navy that could literally have her pick of ANY man. All this because she had the type of booty he was hoping to tap. Is he REALLY innocent and "nice"????

[@sarahmall4637]

Nope, he's not. And he'd have better luck if he stayed in his lane. Hot chicks in their 20s don't want you.

[@PieceMeals]

You mean he sent it straight to a romance scammer in Nigeria. His fantasy woman had a young white guy in her pics that she was kissing.

[@corbinwesler3985]

This guy seems like a nice guy, but needs a conservator considering how he's handling his money and his priorities.

[@AbelorTumi]

I'm impressed by the work you are doing to expose the activities of these wicked individuals. I'm from Ghana, and I wanted to say that those involved in these fraudulent acts live luxurious lifestyles here. The government isn't doing enough to counter this type of offense, and I'm surprised that your government isn't doing enough either. It's threatening the future of our communities. Kids right out of high school want to get involved and don't want to work hard to go to college or pursue higher, vocational, or technical education because romance scams are gradually becoming a quick way to get their pockets dirty and live the life they imagine for themselves.

[@channelthree9424]

Some stranger is going to give you their Social Security number and you’re OK with that? You’re supposed to guard your Social Security number with your life. You don’t send it to someone to prove that you’re real.

[@sophiejune4515]

People doing online date should make a promise to themselves to meet in person within 2 weeks or move on. If someone is on a dating site, they should be ready and willing to meet in person, no excuses. If they wont meet within 2 weeks you need to move on. The more time you invest the harder it is to move on and that's how the scammers set up the victims.

[@moirahill6397]

I'd say, aim for 2 weeks but if that's not possible then at least facetime from then on and NEVER send any money. If they ask for money they are no good for you anyway 😢

[@saqgee6777]

Agreed!

[@missmoanypants]

At minimum look for a partner that is in your area! I don’t understand why anyone would continue to chat with someone in another state/country if the point is to find companionship.

[@Barbieinawheelchair]

I think if they don't plan a date with you within 3 days move on unless you want a pen pall. Best advice I ever heard on dating. Saved me a lot of time and effort

[@lanigirl01]

That's what I do. I no longer do long distance dating. Started finally dating in person. And now I request a coffee date within a week or two of texting

[@ashleybarnett27]

If you in jail they won't let you text that person from jail. They would take your phone so that's a lie. And a red flag.