A Nurse and her Lover: The Anatomy of a Scam | CloseUp

[@straitstimesonline]

Hi, I’m Sue-Ann, one of the producers on this episode of ST CloseUp. Thank you for watching. Scammers have become a plague in modern society - and our team set out over the last three months to understand what makes them so effective in swindling the public. Please share this video, so that we can raise awareness and help stop others from being scammed. If you have any questions, leave a comment below, and we will do our best to answer. Don’t forget to subscribe to the ST KZbin channel as well, for more investigative pieces such as this one.

[@collho]

Hi Sue-Ann, thank you and your team for producing this! It was a very insightful video raising the awareness about how anyone may be potentially vulnerable to getting scammed. Could I suggest that ST create a separate channel for investigative works such as this, similar to how CNA has its CNA Insider channel? This would help viewers to sieve out investigative/commentary pieces from videos covering the normal day to day news cycle. 😃

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Thanks sue-ann for doing this programme touching on this topic to create more awareness

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

@@collho A good suggestion Another separate channel for documentaries

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Oh yes sue ann Please also consider producing programmes that relates to child abuse, physical assault, ex mental patients and their capabilities of voluntarily causing hurt/ grievous hurt and the laws/penal codes covering such offenses and crimes! Thank you Grace

[@straitstimesonline]

Hj, @@collho , Sue-Ann here. Thank you for your kind words, I’m glad you found the video insightful. Thank you also for the great suggestion! We do have a playlist on KZbin dedicated to investigative pieces by the CloseUp team, you can find it here: kzbin.info/aero/PLnK3VE4BKduNKJZInJX-gAnvxULgR_WB9

[@Expatnema]

The moment a man or woman mentions money, run as fast you can. A reminder to myself as well😔

[@onglilynicole]

YES, totally agreeable that victims are those iNSECURE & DESPERATE people. Like it or not, it's victims own deceptions thinking themselves too special that someone BEAUTIFUL from afar cares for them. AND these victims choose to let their guards down!! Let's be HONEST to ourselves first before blaming any scammers! WHY responded to total strangers(scammers) when they initiated the conversation?? Be HONEST ..... it's because of scammers BEAUTiFUL pictures & their wonderful PROFILE, correct !!??? By being accepting their invitation to chat iS iN FACT giving scammers chances to manipulate us!!!! 2nd tell tale signs ; anyone including own family asking us to get loans for investments or alike are CLEARLY a sign that person/s NEVER cares for us, .... "RUN FOR For Your LiVES!! Life is Simple , don't complicate it by thinking we're special to strangers/scammers. Last but not least, NEVER been documented that any scammers ever feel sorry for victims, .... Please snap out from your dreamworld AND move on ..... 2022June05th

[@tessietesoro7407]

Very true, once a person mention about money, leave the conversation right away. It gives you bad vibes, so cut off any connection with the person.

[@vijaymohan2061]

True

[@jovimathews]

“Oh, I’ll give my heart and money instantly to anyone from China.”

[@julietsantos0706]

That's very true, a person you know can scam you anytime what more a person you just met from the internet & don't really know that person. The moment he/she mentions about money should make you think twice. That's an obvious red flag.

[@kaysworlde]

I was enjoying my time chatting to a scammer. I told him I had no money and was jobless. He proceded to ask me for $$$$ to top up his phone so we can keep chatting. These scammers will kill you. They are heartless..

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

Don't waste time w scammers but play time w them🤭😄😆 they're really very cheapo to ask for even any amount

[@kaysworlde]

@@snowgoddessmissy7781 a lot usually start from $50.. then when I say no, they laugh at me but look who is begging for money. It then goes down to $30 then $25 🤣 its crazy out there..

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

@@kaysworldeThey r worst than beggars...bcoz they think we owe them a living for chat entertainment..😆😅but they're actually wasting our time w fake people...never give them a dime..it wl encourage them to keep asking.

[@kaysworlde]

@@snowgoddessmissy7781 beggers are nicer because if a begger sees you have nothing, they will give you the little they have. Scammers just take take take. I feel so bad for this woman owing so much money..

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

@@kaysworlde How can a poor beggar hv such notion to gv anyone as tragic as themselves, who passes by😆😅 as the beggar cannot even feed himself day by day...what more to gv others less fortunate.

[@ForeverSweetx3]

Any "hello" from a stranger gets an immediate blocked notice.

[@firefly4326]

Then you are toad in the well. You block off contacts then how u know what is their trick leh? Dont be a joke

[@mariasidet4208]

As soon as the man ask for money, run away as fast as you can.

[@yorkiesweetpea23]

Oh wow ... so even after all that, Laura STILL believed the guy was REAL! She said she doesn't hate him, just wants him to say he's sorry. On top of that, even after loosing all that money, she still asked him to be with her! That is so sad 😭. She still doesn't understand, there is no such person! He is not real. It's a group of scammers, using the same fake profile. The pictures of the nice looking guy... it's not really him! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Scammers would never use their own face, real profiles. The man in all those photos, is not the actual scammers. This is so sad, to be scammed financially and emotionally.

[@forevergraceful6160]

I know right??? But come to think of it, she is alone away from her family working in SG and also broke up with her ex bf, the loneliness must have contributed to the irrational thinking and behaviour. I pray she gets her vindication somehow!!

[@yorkiesweetpea23]

@@forevergraceful6160 you're right. And it's even more disgusting that scammers could be that cruel! To try to get more $ even when the poor girl was having medical heart issues! I pray for the best for her, for her to meet good people. For her to one day meet a real good man.

[@thatsawesome2060]

Forget about the nurse she just to naive to know that, but think about this The Straits time just casually show the face who might just pictures of someone who's doesn't know his picture were used by scammer and say this is the picture of the scammer.

[@yorkiesweetpea23]

@@thatsawesome2060 😳 I totally over looked that point! You're right! Uh-oh... That's really bad

[@Shah-pr5ur]

Sad to say there's something very wrong with Laura herself.

[@flayful]

The creepiest part of these scammers is how they invest time to lure you to be emotionally attached and "secured" towards them. 🙈 Like, do they not get attached, feel guilty? It's infuriating how they take advantage of people's vulnerability...

[@KshipsinKchups]

They are sociopaths

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

All bcoz of their greed for robbing others to get easy 💰.

[@eternallyyours5164]

No matter how sweet his words are, Once he involves money in our convo...it's a redflag for me. I cant be carried away by sweet words

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

@@eternallyyours5164 Bingo...even after making msg clear to these scammers...they still feigned as working as rich professional on contract work, as money is no problem...but cunning as fox to fleece wealth fr victim's naivety.Loneliness of victim is the predator's preying meal, to make meat out of many lonely hearts in dating apps.

[@eternallyyours5164]

@@snowgoddessmissy7781 i know i know..they hit their achilles' point so to speak. But sorry for them, it doesnt work for me. 🤣

[@Andreperera11]

Outstanding job, *Adroitkey* ! I'm so glad you're out there battling these vile scammers. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists!! Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the Nobel Prize for protecting us. Big up, brother ❤

[@RayMak]

She seems to be still in love and denial... Very sad...

[@miligutierrez9973]

How can u fall in love with someone u can’t see??

[@miligutierrez9973]

Unfortunaly this makes me feel really smart😮

[@kittychang332]

My sister fell into money laundering scam ,lost her job and was incarcerated and became crazy. Some price to pay for a lonely and vulnerable. :(

[@kimako8528]

Victims are very lonely people. Often they ignore obvious signs, that makes them vulnerable. Not all scammers are smart, they are just are high tech trained. Victims react quickly to good looking guys and boost their self esteem, so women wants to believe what scammers tell them, because it made them feel good. Once the scammers realise women ignore serious signs, that's when the devil got hold of them.

[@LAng-ce8ue]

As a victim of gaslighting, trust me that scammers=conmen/women can be great manipulators. And some of the most ''trustworthy'' , polite, intelligent and educated people can end up scamming you and playing with your feelings. My husband led a double life for almost a decade, but NOBODY in my family thought he would be capable of what he did to us and the other family. People often think it will never happen to them ''get scammed'', but it happens to some of the smartest.

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

Always never forget in life there is KARMA for these crooks ..

[@debrabaldwin5495]

Yes it do.any body can get scam.

[@catherinegamutan3962]

True. They get so close to you to know how to push your buttons. They are skilled actors. They can morph into anything. The best way to find out is time. Slow is best and never ever involve money. They show their true colors if they can't get anything

[@besottedbelovedlovely2560]

But they can't scon A streetwise person. They go 1st step .the streetwise known their 3 ,5th steps

[@besottedbelovedlovely2560]

THEY HEARD A STORYS THEY SCON SO MANY..1 DAY THERE ONE MORE SMARTER CON THEM 100TH TIME.10 FOLDS..

[@fengkie4478]

Never talk to someone who is far away from you.

[@klairetan179]

This goes to show all dark a human heart can be. My sympathies goes out to the lady. Be strong.

[@verityv5284]

As an outsider it may seem crazy for her still linger on someone who has cheated her on her money and feelings, but one does not know what she is going through emotionally and psychologically. Yes, she may be too naive to be deceived in the first place. But is she not worthy to be loved? to be shown concerned? to wish to have someone who genuinely cares about her? It is the bad guys that use all kinds of tricks to trick her and make use of her vulnerability. You never know what would you do or how you would respond if you are in her situation, in her emotional state and soft personality. Some of us are fortunate enough to be able to learn from other people's mistakes so we don't fall into the trap, but that doesn't mean we can criticise or laugh at on the victim's 'foolishness' or irrationality.

[@giearomin2738]

Asking for money is already a red flag

[@spankyharland9845]

giving money to someone you have not personally met.....that's amazing.

[@margarets4610]

When a stranger ask you to send money online, run! Don’t believe too much on social media.

[@phoso1]

Easy say then done. Btw, DM me. Let's talk.

[@chunloh]

Unfortunately those people believed in their instincts

[@firefly4326]

​@@phoso1use some common sense please. From dating to monetary involvement, not scam then is what?

[@firefly4326]

Social media with fake actors too

[@pgepz]

Don’t ever involve money in your relationship.And don’t ever fall in love online. 😂

[@CanaanOptical2024]

Well done, Sue-Ann and team. My thanks to the victims, especially Laura, for sharing. This could happen to anyone. Sometimes, bad things happen to good people. Take care, stay strong. I'm glad you're safe and sound. Some victims have lost their money and their lives as well. May God bless you and protect you.

[@mina7016]

Long story short, don't fall in love online. Never send money to help/invest.... with someone you've only known for weeks or months, even though he/she seems to be Mr/miss. RIGHT. The Tinder swindler version of scam is much more sophisticated (real relationship).

[@saracruze2212]

👍

[@cherylcheongchoonyin9516]

Never even bother to talk to people you don’t know that suddenly pop in to say hi on social media. Block them immediately.

[@eddiebrock649]

Another story of a slaughtered pig. No, I don't mean to insult the victim. It's literally what they are called in Chinese by their scammers. The guy/gal involved in scamming are called butchers.

[@giearomin2738]

It's not difficult to detect a scammer if they start to ask for anything that is a red flag

[@osirusj275]

Exactly and she trying to defend her ego...

[@onglilynicole]

@@osirusj275 YES, totally agreed with you that this Laura is iN DENiAL .... and usually victims are those iNSECURE & DESPERATE people, in their own dreamworld AND these victims choose to let their guards down!! Let's be HONEST to ourselves first before blaming any scammers! WHY responded to total strangers(scammers) when they initiated the conversation?? Be HONEST ..... it's because of scammers BEAUTiFUL pictures & their wonderful PROFILE!! By being accepted their invitation to chat iS iN FACT giving scammers chances to manipulate us!!!! 2nd tell tale signs ; anyone including own family asking us to get loans for investments are CLEARLY a sign that person/s NEVER cares for us, .... "RUN FOR For Your LiVES!! Life is Simple , don't complicate it by thinking we're special to strangers/scammers. 2022June05th

[@stillwatersrundeep001]

Falling prey to a scam must really be like being brainwashed and/or put in a trance. This woman got cheated by 2 separate, unrelated scam operations? And agreed to transfer 30k upfront in order to take a loan from a random moneylender? And just kept forking out money she didn't have even though she'd already been burned? It's unbelievable.

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

Nah..common $en$e they r the same crooks of syndicate known as PARTNERS IN CRIME...also scammers can always create a dummy investment schemes, which r not licensed.

[@fredahwiwu5219]

😂😂😂 it is shocking ...she was just being stupid after the first time

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

@@fredahwiwu5219 Absolutely..foolish n desperate to hv a 👞 man in her life.

[@fredahwiwu5219]

@@snowgoddessmissy7781 😂😂😂 walai and the irony being that said guy does not even exist

[@stillwatersrundeep001]

@@snowgoddessmissy7781 The video said that the nurse was scammed by a fake moneylender _that she found on Google ads,_ it was NOT referred to her by the love scammer, so they are highly unlikely to be related.

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

My boyfriend's brother got scammed but he doesn't believe it. His story is the same as this lady except The scammer is some female doctor living in Africa and she can't leave and she wants to open a clinic near where he lives. She wants to start clinic with him. So she asked him to send her money to buy business related things to prepare. He borrowed money from his mom, family, friends, coworkers and tried to get my boyfriend to borrow against his home to help out this stranger in Africa. When I heard what happened early on, I forwarded advice from the US government warning of love scams. Of course he didn't believe it and his mom only wants to see him happy so she kept giving money and encouraging others to give money too.

[@anhokangame]

I need an uodate please.

[@lorettaliu7989]

@@anhokangame me too 😱

[@Iam.com.c]

Definitely a scam

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

@@anhokangame she tried to get him to transport "business materials" for her by going to Africa per her instructions and picking up certain packages through the airport and transporting to location in the USA. He was planning to go but my boyfriend talked him out of it saying if something happens, the family will not help him. I personally think she was getting him to transport illegal stuff. Overall, last I heard, he gave her about $40,000. He's working to pay back family, friends and coworker right now. He has yet to pay back the money he browed from my boyfriend though. My boyfriend didn't want to give but it was per their mom's encouragement, trying to help out the eldest son. It's been 2 years since he started talking to the lady. Lady still in Africa, no clinic started. He still talks to her and she still trying to convince everyone she is real and needs help...

[@sheyyagyagen1134]

I watched same thing like this in philippines. The man refuses to believe that he was scammed even if the person who own the photos that was being sent to him appeared in front of him saying it was her on the photos but not the person he was talking to.Its like they are brainwashed and emotions are the hardest one to cure.

[@dykoubiz]

I think given how the world is changing, such knowledge becomes more relevant, and should be taught in schools. Protection can start from a younger age and should start from a younger age given how fast technology is changing. The techniques the scammers use will also evolve with technology and having a basic understanding of the intricacies and mechanisms should help one to better safeguard themselves from these predatory eyes

[@a.s.k3149]

Just hope the teaching is done properly. It might end up teaching them how to scam! I remember in the early years of drug abuse, so called alerting students against it was conducted by personnel from the police. The briefing sounded like promoting drugs instead of preventing it! It is not surprising that drug addiction increased after that.

[@PassingBy]

Two good practices to adhere. 1. Don't take calls from unknown number. 2. Don't accept deals which gives very high returns.

[@lourdesmagana4907]

Yeah...too good to be true is NOT TRUE

[@gina_borrman]

I got curious so I watched the whole video. OMG! I got the same message like the one you featured. Though, my instinct is very much alive, so I deleted it right away, only to find out from this video on how scammers operate. Thank you for sharing this, because even if how “smart” a person can be, little do we know, they can also be a hopeless victim in an instant! Let’s be more smart and don’t use your emotions carelessly.

[@bel7241]

Same here, I even got the same food pictures….blocked him straight away

[@ID_iKONIC_VIP]

Wow

[@rosalindsoo3192]

There is no law to protect the “victims” especially when they have voluntarily transferred $$ to the scammers.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

It always seems like victims falling into a spell and doing certain things unknowingly Until there's a sudden wake up call

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

Why would u send money to anyone you never see if the r real..they wl find you very foolish.

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

@@godsamazinggrace5331 They fall in love w an illusion due to loneliness, attachment to being in love life...🤦

[@Timholle]

How is the law gonna help when the $ is transferred to another country? Local scams have been dealt w by the law fyi

[@firefly4326]

What about fake actors using voluntarily to transfer money to scammers for money laundering? No!

[@MKiurinuRigold]

Scammers are well trained in psychology so they know how to punch your buttons

[@andrewchase9780]

It’s so easy for people to judge the victims for being foolish, but in fact everyone be it clever and/or rich will also be scammed. You won’t know how hurtful it is until you’re one of the victim.

[@tessw9744]

You won't be scammed of you realize that you don't really KNOW anyone you talk to only online. Even people you talk to online for years can be fake. It's just smart to not give money to anyone you can't meet face to face. Don't confuse online with real life.

[@andrewchase9780]

@@tessw9744 you have a point, but once you feel connected with the scammer with so called love, you’re willing to sacrifice anything you have even if you don’t know him/her, regardless it’s online or real life. Even irl you will be giving your ‘love of your life’ money if they asked for, but you will never know what they will do with it. Scammer scams in many way. Coming from a person that has been scammed through only phone call… but it makes us to be more guarded, especially in the cyber society we’re living in now. All I can say to any future victims are, learn from it, and don’t make the same mistake again. It’s inevitable.

[@wancheng89]

@@tessw9744 Love scamming is also only one of the methods of scamming. As mentioned in the video, scammers use various technologies and psychological tactics to gain your trust or take advantage of your vulnerabilities as a human being. Anyone can be scammed. I think being humble enough to admit that is an important part of these awareness efforts. If you think you are not at risk, then you're more likely to let your guards down and fall victim to it.

[@ArielleXArielle]

@@andrewchase9780 Only desperate and foolish people would or could be scammed like this.

[@firefly4326]

Please use some common sense

[@BerrySolaita]

Admirable job, *Adroitkey* I'm glad to see you actively combating these individuals who lack integrity. We must prioritize the protection of the elderly and the wider public from these reprehensible scammers! Well done, my friend!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for your commitment to keeping us safe❤❤❤

[@cuekinaja]

Usually the scammers use pictures of someone else who's totally not related to the scammers in any way. Just a random influencer or good-looking person who posted his selfies on social media.

[@elroz18]

once u accept unknown friend request, and the person start DM..thats the starting point. or start address u with word such as 'dear' please block and report. no second thoughts or whtsoever.... thats my advice. thank you

[@eduardochavacano]

If you are not pretty, just dont expect some cute guy to message you. Dont get delussional or too ambitious.

[@onglilynicole]

@Pink Strawberry YES, totally agreed with you that this Laura is iN DENiAL .... and usually victims are those iNSECURE & DESPERATE people, in their own dreamworld AND these victims choose to let their guards down!! Let's be HONEST to ourselves first before blaming any scammers! WHY responded to total strangers(scammers) when they initiated the conversation?? Be HONEST ..... it's because of scammers BEAUTiFUL pictures & their wonderful PROFILE!! By being accepting their invitation to chat iS iN FACT giving scammers chances to manipulate us!!!! 2nd tell tale signs ; anyone including own family asking us to get loans for investments are CLEARLY a sign that person/s NEVER cares for us, .... "RUN FOR For Your LiVES!! Life is Simple , don't complicate it by thinking we're special to strangers/scammers. 2022June05th

[@chempanda6388]

It's definitely really fishy and so generic. If it doesn't feel right, it ain't! If someone isn't sure, ask! 🥴 on the other end, people who spend time doing crooked work is something else.

[@elroz18]

@@chempanda6388 i always received the friend request on IG. i used to accept, but now no more. really crept me out when 'it' started to address u with dear,..sweety..😅

[@markgolding71]

Thank you for this timely video. I pray that Laura will see a big turnaround in her life.. that the Singapore police will pursue him diligently and bring him to justice.

[@vincetyy8860]

Lesson to be learned.. Never be lonely, and never trust pretty face and sweet words then you are safe

[@BCB342]

Thank you for this. I've learn a lot on how the scammers work.

[@Tarzana24]

i met 3 scammers on FB, i don’t know why women believe these scammers. I chatted with this scam and all he was saying is he loved me and wants to marry me , that’s all unreal then he started talking about MONEY. The first scammer wants to visit me here in US but he doesn’t have enough money for his plane ticket , the 2nd scammer asked me what is my dream car and he can buy me and deliver it to me for only $7k hahahaha. The 3rd one was as usual he loved me and wants me to be the stepmom of his daughter blah blah blah then my first question to him was…HOW MUCH DO U WANT?? then i blocked him.. so how come the victims didn’t see these red flags??? why this stranger is already in love with u even u haven’t met , u haven’t seen them on webcam but all pictures …pls. don’t be so dumb!! then why ur sending them money if they will pay u back why ur still sending them money if they haven’t pay u back the first money they borrowed from u!

[@gemariesful]

I have the same experienced, and I proudly say... I am smarter than those scammers

[@CalvinK300]

Scamming as a profession is as old as prostitution. The internet simply increased their reach and made it much easier to scam. Many times I have tried to dissuade my friends or relatives but sometimes they are convinced they are on to something be it getting wealth or love of their life. Sometimes it is just as cruel to expose their gullibility.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

There is Nothing new under the sun!! Just more improvised version with advanced technology!!

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

There r still some genuinely real who r shy/busy w working life yet seeking for love life online instead of going pubs/disco, social functions but they r only a handful.

[@CalvinK300]

@@snowgoddessmissy7781 to me it’s the same. When I was young, we have pen pals. Yes, there are listings (some with photographs) of people looking for pen pals. We write snail mails to each other and sometimes we find love. Sounds familiar? The difference is the internet simply magnified the reach and speed which allowed scammers to exploit. I know of friends who mailed money to their pen pals and got conned. I also know of friends who formed lasting friendship (even marriage) with their pen pals. With snail mails, it wasn’t lucrative for scammers but with electronic communication, it was worth their effort.

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

@@CalvinK300 Tats why in the good old days..people r more real n sincere than after the latest technology came into our life.. the changing evolution of time causes an ever changing of characteristics in certain people over time...

[@CalvinK300]

@@snowgoddessmissy7781 to me no difference. There are also bad guys in the good old days. Same same.

[@kookycoolauntkaryn5884]

she is right..... they attack the heart ❤ they go for normal human emotions... its heartbreaking.

[@anakitiktokwi2939]

Women weaknesses is heart😁

[@kimberlythomas8303]

This world really saddens me people do this to most vulnerable one. I hope he gets what he put out!! Why doesn’t these scammers use their brain else where they can use it for helping people?

[@ChristopherJohnJackson]

They could be a victim of human trafficting and are force to do it by the crime syndicate!

[@jennifervaughn1541]

Yeah either they are a victim themselves. Or it's because it's all about money. There's not much money in helping people

[@Venus-gn5oi]

Despite scammers using manipulative methods I still find the victims incredibly naive. Who changes their religion within 4 weeks, says they love you or ask you to transfer thousands without having ever met?! That’s just simply naive.

[@allell8852]

Bro don't talk like this, just pray you're not targeted...no matter how alert and smart you are, you have a weak point

[@analytical91]

Stop being judgemental, dude. You are lucky you are not in her situation. You don’t know the impact on someone’s mental health and she is just unaware.

[@Venus-gn5oi]

@@allell8852 I’m sorry but as soon as someone starts their sentence with bro or dude you lost me.

[@Jennifer-jf2gp]

The scammer's voice sounded wrong like reading from a script. The measured tone of his voice also sounded different than what I would expect from the bad boy look and active lifestyle portrayed by the pictures.

[@jiayu3322]

The hardest thing of all, is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.

[@christopheraquino4711]

there are a lot of texts coming on my WhatsApp mentioning names and I told them they got wrong number and they started chatting to me like “ oh I am sorry you seems to be a kind person.. and she is here for visit and own company back home I did not even ask.. so I stop responding and block there number. I am not naive, desperate and stupid for this scammers

[@amandaghost]

The photos are fake photos , as it’s a syndicate using fake photos. So how are the victims able to accept a relationship with someone they’ve never seen before on FaceTime and send hundreds of thousands of dollars over …. Is very very hard to understand…

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

It's a spell It's demonic The Dark side is at play Because Scamming is Evil !!!!

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

Love is blind n foolish

[@eddiensw]

so true...and yet at the end of the scam...many victims STILL think it is the guy in the pics who scammed them...

[@junechua2569]

Once a guy ask for money, RUN!

[@eddiensw]

@@junechua2569 yes, ask 1 dollar ALSO RUN. or ask him for money instead

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

If a so called tuition agency "swindle" /"scam" job seekers It is considered alright????

[@eliTUNE]

Which agency is that?

[@SteveOwn]

Those who ask for money will not be true love! Bare this in mind!!

[@huiyingtanyayap]

never ever reply a stranger's message and call .

[@realmiss.chelle13]

Everytime I get a text or call from an unknown number. I response with "F$@k off"....I usually don't hear from them again.

[@Kraliezec]

Years ago, there was a viral video clip of a girlfriend berating her boyfriend in a train in Beijing. She was filmed yelling, "A man without money is garbage." I thought it was sad that she thought that way. But for women who may fall victim to scammers, they should remember that if your new boyfriend needs money from you, he is garbage.

[@pyt6631]

whomever borrows from you, treat the money is as good as gone, even if this person may be your closests ones. only lend the amount of money that one can consider to be gone with no return.

[@liyahtasliyah4794]

I had similar experiences but the time he mentioned about money ignored him.

[@ArielleXArielle]

Some people are really desperate and stupid. I don't understand how people can fall for these scams.

[@liewskincare]

Scammers (woman and men) look for people who are easy "target". Mostly insecure, lonely people and desperate of love. It can happen to anyone.

[@onglilynicole]

YES, totally agreed with you that victims are those iNSECURE & DESPERATE people. AND these victims choose to let their guards down!! Let's be HONEST to ourselves first before blaming any scammers! WHY responded to total strangers(scammers) when they initiated the conversation?? Be HONEST ..... it's because of scammers BEAUTiFUL pictures PROFILE!! By accepting their/scammers invitation to chat iS iN FACT giving scammers chances to manipulate us!!!! 2nd tell tale signs ; anyone including own family asking us to get loans for investments are CLEARLY a sign that person/s NEVER cares for us, .... "RUN FOR For Your LiVES!! Life is Simple , .... "Don't Be Naive" & Wakeup from your own fantasy world. AND don't complicate it by thinking you're special to strangers, ie :scammers. 2022June05th

[@Soni-vc4jb]

NO! You are too naive.

[@skywatcher651]

When you meet someone only for a short time and they ask for money, that is already a sign for you to beware And stop fooling yourself believing you need someone to make you happy and complete. Happiness is a state of.being, a state of mind only you can realize. Happiness is something you source from within and not outside yourself. Single or not, you can be happy.

[@marywong4308]

there are many types of scams, but nobody knows about it, is always about money, and money is the root of all evil

[@misslen575]

I've seen a lot of these videos and a lot of the victims were religious. Not trying to say religious people are gullible but they do tend to put faith into something they can't see or touch in person. Living a life being skeptical of everything does have its downside but a moment of vulnerability can lead to one's downfall

[@lealynsiojo8417]

Thank you for this short video it is such a help to become aware and careful for this kind of online chatting ....thank you 😊

[@fakawrahir6417]

Lust and greediness is the most common cause of getting scammed.

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

Most important wake up call is, report scammers to scam alert authority to stop scammers w money laundering ploy, to finance their illegal activities of channeling ill gotten gains, to dangerous criminals in hiding.Not difficult w Interpol and cyber crime professionals.

[@leanetta]

Every romance victim states how wonderful the conversations were with their scammer! All I read is “I love you, I want to marry you, have you eaten/slept?” And then the money shots! There’s absolutely no depth to these conversations, they don’t even remember the victims name’s, hence babe or queen! I am continually astonished that these people, men & women, can’t see thru such obvious BS

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Digitalisation gives scammers more freedom to scam as much and as widely as they want!!

[@sammjoho]

Sorry about the loss. Scammers are everywhere and don’t come from Africa alone.

[@shannensaito9746]

This is why I quit dating and just love myself

[@ray3271]

He who has the slightest of greed will lose everything. You lose when you have greed, you will never lose when you have no greed! Greed can be love, sweet dreams, making money or wild imaginations etc.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Jesus cautions in Luke 12 v 15 "Watch Out!!" "Be on your Guard Against ALL kinds of GREED!!!! A man's life Does Not Consist of The Abundance of his possessions!!"

[@suziek888]

Very true but sadly we are not above that.....

[@msprettykawaii950]

How people love scam: They use good looking pics, they tell you sweet words, they make you laugh, then they will propose, they will encounter problems and need money

[@jasminefng3060]

Stay away from guys who ask you for money, even if you are in relationship with him for years. Dont let your feeling of loneliness make you fall prey.

[@faithlim7792]

i dun understand why she has to take a loan for someone she does not know.😞

[@MaBelleVieUSA]

Thanks for sharing this video.These Pig Butchering scammers are menace to society. A close friend, who is also a nurse has been scammed and it's still going on, despite her own family advising her not to send any money. These insidious fraudster find ways in manipulating the mind of their victims. I hope this video and other related videos would help my friend realized that she is a victim and be able to get out of this Pig Butchering scam.

[@slaychildhoodmoneyscripts]

It’s really like rescuing someone from a cult, they’re so suspicious that do gooders are up to no good and the scammer is the good guy.

[@bvt794]

Greediness from both side...many women failed because they switch of their brains and follow feelings

[@kayderl]

I think employers have a role to play in educating their employees to prevent them from becoming victims of scam. As a rule of thumb, I don't send/transfer money to any person I haven't physically met and/or send/transfer money to any third party under their instructions.

[@same5952]

He's a scammer and he doesn't care about you. He only cares about your money and you'll never hear "sorry" from him.

[@valerieuy5142]

So lucky she having you to talk too...I can't find anyone to talk with the same setuation...

[@susantan6926]

I think the best thing is not to be greedy, then nothing will happen

[@SM-ul9er]

Not sure you can 100% blame the guy , the lady was also in control. Naive isn't an excuse.

[@babyhermes2965]

scammers usually work in groups..the "one" guy she is chatting with could have been 4 or 5 guys replying at different time.

[@hayhay_to333]

Wow, at the beginning that nurse said she doesn't hate him, just want a word "sorry" lmao. Well I hope that roller coaster ride of emotion worth it.

[@sarahmawi8198]

I got cheated too. The same as the guy did to her.I feel so sorry for her

[@traceymike2107]

I'm sorry for what happened to you but it's never too late to get your money back. You will highly appreciate him for his tremendous help getting your lost funds back from ur scammer,

[@traceymike2107]

Text *90SpyTron* he'll help you

[@ngyonghuei6577]

It's the same modus operandi. Sharing healthy personal life such as good career, can cook good food, investment/cryptocurrency, etc...

[@justStardust940]

Another victim is the person whose photos you flashed throughout the video because his identity was stolen for scams

[@smilebecauseyourworthit553]

Encountered before but I suspected before he even asked me to invest so on the second day, I prompted him and he revealed his true colors. Same tactic as well, saying he can offer to put in the money first etc. Lesson here is, be wary of red flags and try not to trust blindly because we hope that they're someone we hope they're - someone who cares and asks about us etc. Stay safe and alert!

[@hathor2]

I'm very sorry for these women. I've been a long time watcher of MTV's catfish so these sudden hello messages on my social media are not new to me. Even LinkedIn some go use that to send messages 🙄

[@ForeverSweetx3]

Yesssdd

[@kittychang332]

Facebook too, commented on something and from nowhere, a message, I like your post .... ewes

[@sarcasmcafe9860]

So basically the scammers take advantage by pretending to be the exact person whom you are looking for. Of course, it is very hard to reject the person if you think you have found the person whom you are looking for.

[@snowgoddessmissy7781]

Many people also just the same scenario..they got married n divorced many times bcoz they thought they r meant for each other. So there is no guarantee for made in heaven love life/marriage.

[@Vikingsroar]

Strange the victims don't do video call but trust photos and voice on the other side

[@sindykoh1240]

Once you accept that DM chat request.., you are very much hooked to be a victim.. Love n relationship through any social media platform, think about how authentic and real that can be when you don't even see the person in the flesh, everything it's make believed ?

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Exactly! And the Devil always play with the mind!!

[@onglilynicole]

@Sindy Koh YES, totally agreed with you that this Laura is iN DENiAL .... and usually victims are those iNSECURE & DESPERATE people, in their own dreamworld AND these victims choose to let their guards down!! Let's be HONEST to ourselves first before blaming any scammers! WHY responded to total strangers(scammers) when they initiated the conversation?? Be HONEST ..... it's because of scammers BEAUTiFUL pictures & their wonderful PROFILE!! By being accepting their invitation to chat iS iN FACT giving scammers chances to manipulate us!!!! 2nd tell tale signs ; anyone including own family asking us to get loans for investments are CLEARLY a sign that person/s NEVER cares for us, .... "RUN FOR For Your LiVES!! Life is Simple , don't complicate it by thinking we're special to strangers/scammers. 2022June05th

[@aidahoe2946]

Lonely girls do not think

[@riajunnelle9321]

I met someone who used the same picture as in the video of the items but I exposed him because I'm an IT grad. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Men who scams are disgusting

[@downundabrotha]

Dang she got hustled 😄 Don't ever give anyone cash at all no matter how desperate. Hope they catch that vermin criminal ring.

[@ritaparas2922]

Thank you for this video I’m almost a victim to but different guys thanks God I’m so brave enough to find out 🙏🙏🙏

[@faithlim7792]

i met the love of my life online, he is a wonderful man but i made sure money shud not be part of the equation

[@Frooooooo]

Would the police do anything about it other than to take notes? I don't think the police would do anything in scam cases.

[@SmashBias]

The photo might not be d scammer too since its a team. They could steal anyone picture frm facebook ac.

[@bravosierra2447]

She “ I just want to hear him say, sorry” He “ a sucker is born every minute” Reality is much more starker than what we envision.

[@vicpua]

To those who are scammed, admitting your stupidity and learning from your mistakes is always better than being in denial. In short, never pretend you are not stupid.

[@eduardochavacano]

You are so right.

[@onglilynicole]

@Vic Pua, YES, totally agreed with you that this Laura is iN DENiAL .... and usually victims are those iNSECURE & DESPERATE people, in their own dreamworld AND these victims choose to let their guards down!! Let's be HONEST to ourselves first before blaming any scammers! WHY responded to total strangers(scammers) when they initiated the conversation?? Be HONEST ..... it's because of scammers BEAUTiFUL pictures & their wonderful PROFILE!! By being accepted their invitation to chat iS iN FACT giving scammers chances to manipulate us!!!! 2nd tell tale signs ; anyone including own family asking us to get loans for investments are CLEARLY a sign that person/s NEVER cares for us, .... "RUN FOR For Your LiVES!! Life is Simple , don't complicate it by thinking we're special to strangers/scammers. 2022June05th

[@yellersubmarine]

"Victims are not stupid, they are human." Actually, humans are stupid. Just own it and learn from your mistakes. If you keep on saying you're not stupid, you'll never have the humility to learn.

[@TheOshinoMeme]

The thing is, no victim is stupid. Scammers use "gate" cause by scars most of the time ! They use kowledge of how the mind work to trick people. It's like saying to someone that "you are weak because you lose against a boxer" when you yourself doesn't even know how to correctly throw a punch but even so have great power in your arm, the only difference is one have knowledge. Generally those people have a small insight of depth on how tricks work. I never got scammed and none of my entourage also but i really hope people will get better and healed from such evilness.

[@jessicalang7320]

In case anyone finds himself/herself in a similar situation, the first thing to do is to see a psychiatrist about her loneliness. Spending money on a psychiatrist to talk to is far more worthy than being scammed.

[@ycaceres3357]

This was very informative thank you.

[@begumshaik4622]

Wonderful precept 👏 👌🏼 ❤️ tq for sharing sis ❤️ 😊 😘

[@ritakisil1669]

I've come across too many stories of people being scammed or almost scammed, strangers, friends. A friend was all ready to buy a wedding dress, a ring - to be paid by the 'groom' suppossedly. A recent experience shared by someone was of a guy she befriended online. Everything was fine at first....into the 4th month, guy shares his daughter had a health issue and he needed money urgently. His health insurance expired, he's away on an oil rig somewhere...could she lend him some money? He promised to pay every cent. I said never believe anyone who asks for money - loan, advance, whatever. She blocked him, end of story...lucky to escape being prey to scam, fraud, whatever. Be very careful everyone, always watch for red flags.

[@verityv5284]

Yes.. Even in emergency, I don't find that it is nice to borrow money from a stranger, I mean, why should they lend me money if we don't know each other in real life? So that must be a scam..

[@ritakisil1669]

@@verityv5284 exactly. And the guy presented himself to be stable, ran his own company. Glad my friend ran so fast

[@Steven-xf8mz]

That's like buying the Brooklyn Bridge from a stranger whom is thousands of mile away. As mean as it sounds, these tactic only works on people with little or none common sense on "certain" aspect of life. These aren't seniors who may not understand the new world, these victims are often adults in their 20-40 with a real job, you would think they could make better judgement in life.

[@superlynnie]

That guy did make money out of "selling" the bridge to people near him, so not only people who are far away get scammed. You might want to use another comparison instead.

[@Steven-xf8mz]

@@superlynnie In my opinion, my comparison is fine as it is. I respect your opinion and you're entitled to it.