Woman lost mortgage & Life savings in Romance Scam using another Mans Pictures.

[@geraldherrmann787]

"I´m very, very, very smart." The #1 line of the Simplicissimi.

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

Smart people don't say, "I'm very, very smart", their actions PROVE that they are smart.

[@mightymouse1005]

They're on "who wants to be a millionaire " not.....now the scammers a millionaire

[@princesabonita79]

if i die and my husband gets scammed out of all the money we saved i'm coming back to haunt him.

[@HAI.1]

😂love your style

[@marknewton6984]

Hope so.😮

[@pinecedar180]

And hopefully take his remaining money so you can protect it

[@juniorr2646]

Fr 😂

[@IreneUrista]

👻

[@LeonaMeyer]

I’m sorry... NO-ONE “cautious” and “savvy” would sell their house not once but TWICE for someone they had never met...🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@dunkinnatalie]

"I'm not a dummy! I'm usually very smart." lol ok

[@genexsekwa]

Where’s the collection plate for this sermon right HERE! I got my dollar ready.

[@MimiRAM0NE]

I don't even know how she sold it twice when she didn't buy it back and was only renting it???

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@MimiRAM0NE Yeah, that made no sense.

[@jacobishii6121]

Not even for someone they have met in person......should take more than it does

[@Palatinate-o5d]

It is striking how many of these people say they are very smart and careful. No!!!

[@knutkuehnast6643]

Never call a relationship a love relationship before you have met this person face to face

[@Bebedollie]

Truly

[@sarah.marco888]

Exactly!!!! If someone doesn't show you his face i think that speaks loud

[@vanessamc5302]

Totally agree

[@catman3953]

Even then there's no guarantee.....so sad so many people cannot be trusted

[@stanleysmith3706]

i wont be call a love relationship even sleeping with someone ,i just called it one night stands

[@2TMarie]

All you really have to know about being in an online "relationship" is, the minute anyone asks for any money, it's a scam!

[@ginajoseph8776]

Amen!

[@deborahtanner354]

simple litmus test

[@vanessareed9843]

Yes straight up

[@richardmilliken8705]

Don't even waste your time with them. And be aware of real life conmen out there that will sweep you off your feet, with expensive getaways, flowers, wine, gifts, fancy dinners in order to build your trust, before they pump you for money. Be realistic too, if your 78 years old, no sane 35 year old handsome man is going to be interested in you.

[@lucyw.7597]

i think people are halfway to being an easy mark the moment they say their in a 'relationship' with someone theyve never met!..if you'll swallow that utter fantasy, you''probably swallow a lot more bull! And whats with the sending job contracts, bank statements etc...who does that! all the time i was married i dont think i ever saw my husbands job contract..or bank statements for that matter! i had no need to..who volunteers to do that?

[@shannoncrawford3414]

My story is very similar to hers. Married for 25 years, husband died of cancer etc. My first encounter with a scammer was from a group I was in on FB. I knew right away, just from the broken english, that he was not the guy in the picture lol. Since then, I've probably encountered 50 or so in the last 4 years, and I haven't found one to be "smooth". Not one! Unfortunately, she chose not to see all the red flags, because I guarantee they were all there. Yes, she may be a smart women when it comes to intelligence and education, but she clearly has no street smarts. Bottom line is, the first time money comes into play, it's ALWAYS a scammer! Real men don't ask women for money.

[@tuna260]

Yes ..real man dont ask woman for money!

[@Relentless0808]

I’ve encountered about 20 in the past 2 years, just on Instagram alone. I’m a Massachusetts native…I can see these conmen once they start with “my Queen” and “have you eaten?” Yuck!

[@deeandrews7051]

Now I know how Biden was elected. LOL

[@filipaalves4120]

True she is definitely not street smart. And these scammers are neither expert manipulators nor masterminds. They just follow a script full of cheesy lines and are pushy and rude when it's time to ask for money. Same manipulation skills as of 3 year old in the supermarket "If you don't buy me this I won't love you anymore!"

[@MrsEJV]

@@Relentless0808 MA native too. At least she was smart enough to get medical care in Boston.

[@ImThePrizeXY]

No amount of loneliness could make a sane woman send her life savings to a text message.

[@GadisBaliLivesAbroad]

The thing is, loneliness during old age hits differently. I say this from my personal observations caring for elderly people here in the states. If someone has a close relationship with supportive and loving family members who care for them on a daily basis, it will be easier for them to feel content and not desperate looking for love or companionship in the wrong places aka being scammed. Many people, especially young people think that there is no way they will be easily scammed in the future when they are old, however they forget, we humans constantly change and aging is real. Many suffer from cognitive decline that may not look obvious from the eyes of outsiders. The reality is if you live long enough, you will see your family members, acquaintances, and friends pass this world, one by one, life can be extremely lonely at that stage, especially if someone doesn't have any family members who care for them. Elderly abuse is rampant. Elderly people need to be protected. In addition, for elderly people who have gone through very stressful events in their life, it will be easier for them to believe people who will tell them what they want to hear, even if that's only for money. Human brains are amazing and in the survival mode can easily convince someone that red flags are green flags.

[@Boobalopbop]

And it’s baffling because she seems like an intelligent woman. She caught him in a lie the first day. That should have been the first red flag that he’s not an honest person straight away.

[@denamartinez9005]

@@Boobalopbop I know right

[@tee228]

this is why women couldnt own property and credit cards back then. i think we made a mistake

[@Boobalopbop]

@@tee228 Fact is men are also sending millions to love scammers too. Several on this page. I think they focus more on women because the men paying women for affection is a tale as old as time. Women paying men is more interesting because it’s a new phenomenon.

[@angelmission]

I do feel bad for these victims, but I just don't understand how they go through their entire lives capable of building a nest egg, only to let a complete stranger online take it from them. It boggle my mind, sorry!

[@Aprilforevergreen]

This puzzles me too - one has to be very disciplined to save money. There are many people in ones everyday life who would like to help themselves to somebody else's money - it requires a hard mind to not give money to charitable causes including family and friends.

[@robertsdale3367]

It is because of wanting to believe someone truly love them. Romance scammers pays you too much attention and very convincing but they did not fool me. I am just waiting for them to tell me they have money problem and that is my cue to run!

[@moosehead1183]

It boggles my mind too.

[@Angie-jm8kp]

Intelligent women handing over their life savings? Seriously stay single if the only way you can get a man is through buying them and still end up single. Would they walk down the street and give a stranger thousands of pounds? No they wouldn't so why do it to a person online who they have no clue who they are talking to? I get these all the time and you can spot them a mile off, 2 friends, pics of puppies, pics of kids, pics of flowers, pics of religious effergies. Come on people use your brain it's really not that hard.

[@moosehead1183]

@@robertsdale3367 turn it around and tell them that YOU are in desperate need of some money. See how long they continue talking with their loving " babe" then.

[@thinkmackay8954]

When money is getting into your "relationship", it is about money, not you!

[@sage4nowty129]

When ever money enters into a relationship, that is a giant red flag!! And it is your signal to end it!!

[@Maryk412]

that is so true! even if i fall in love with someone, there will always be one thing i will never give them when they ask for it. that one thing is money. if i give them money, i might regret it when they take my money , runaway and change their phone number.

[@zipperzapper680]

So sorry this happened to you. Like you I was a victim of a financial/romance scam and lost almost a million dollars. I know some people do not understand how this can happen, but sadly it did for a period close to 2 years. These people are narcissistic and manipulative. Final note, don't send money to anyone who professes to love you, care about you and ask you for money. Please take care of yourself and stay safe.

[@piscesgirl3022]

@@zipperzapper680 yes your true i just send one time than never 2x so even he still talking to me i just talk

[@grinicha5078]

only a loser,coward men would ask a women for money,real men will never ask a women for money even if he is hungry and suffering .

[@jjjackson5183]

Male or female. But men fall for it.

[@MoNsTeRDaRkZz]

It’s shocking to me how you can just hand over money to strangers you’ve never met

[@WellnesspodcastTV]

Psychological manipulation.

[@davidwest8448]

@Tafari I from experience, before it happend to me i didnt know much about anything and now that i do, i cant think of how stupid i was being. Im now stuck with 10k worth of loans

[@brbmckenna3]

@Tafari I thats for sure!

[@davidwest8448]

@Tafari I in australia, they claim these scams are illegal and banks claim its part of a scam and fraud but when you report they dont even care . This whole thing has left stressed, depressed amd anxious. Idk how am i supposed to support my kid for the next two months even

[@davidwest8448]

@Tafari I for some reason aswell, i disputed all payments and showed evidence of the scam, only two transactions were successful but the rest werent how does that even make sense

[@darkknight1340]

I just cannot comprehend why someone would send any amount of money to someone that they have never met face to face.

[@jspau]

But not just a couple hundred dollars, no, their entire life savings which they've worked to earn for decades of their life. And then just hand it all over to somebody they've never even seen before in person. Insane!

[@desdicadoric]

Yup it’s mind boggling….and the stories…… ridiculous

[@deboraholiver4430]

Well you’re just so perfect!

[@Kreepinsgirl]

They keep saying it can happen to anyone but i disagree,lets not sugarcoat it please,sorry but car accidents can happened to anyone not this.

[@Kreepinsgirl]

Its not about this,some mistakes are so avoidable.​@@deboraholiver4430

[@wildolive3630]

Applause to her for telling her story and helping others learn from her experience.

[@mandyedwards6729]

@wildolivw3603 bless you xxx

[@truegrit7697]

This poor lady ignored red-flag after red-flag.

[@heatherwhittaker6169]

Any man or anyone who asked me for money..especially over the internet, would get a picture of my middle finger.Poor soul...Bless her.

[@lizapaza7046]

Lesson be learned- never hand out cash to ppl online for “love”.

[@joannedavis1991]

Or for any reason!

[@ruthiemonroig1614]

Scammer: I need some money..Me : I was about to ask you for some money 😏✌

[@carpediem6431]

This needs to be a “lesson?” Isn’t it common sense?

[@ritamanglona6672]

Exactly.

[@redwoods7370]

Oh my God. My heart goes out to this woman. Imagine undergoing chemo for your own cancer while your husband is dying of brain cancer. I pray God blesses her with an easier life.

[@melindak.21]

Sorry for her tough life situations but - don’t have sympathy for anyone who would send money to someone they don’t know or have never met in person even once! Totally Insane!

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

It would be better if God blessed her with some brains.

[@ngahuiroimatanutira-langda4153]

​@@melindak.21they are dealing with emotionally being depressed. Pray you don't get depression too

[@SapienSafari]

God already blessed her with a shit ton of money and she gave it away to dude. That’s on her, not god.

[@melaniexoxo]

I hope so too. It has to be physically and emotionally draining. I also hope she stops looking for love and focuses on a good life on her own.

[@DocBree13]

This one really got to me. Her story is one of the most heartbreaking I’ve heard 😢 It’s so sad that she came so close to figuring it out right away, and his harsh response wasn’t a wake up call :(

[@dorainesarcila4762]

They’ve tried to scam me but, no way José. When they think, they have groomed me start telling me stories about kids accidents and this and that, I said, go to the bank and ask for a loan, your kids are not really my business and is when I got a really angry scammer🤣🤣🤣

[@sophiasmith5949]

Lol eff your kids....😂😂

[@patinajadeatherton2385]

🤣😂🤣

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

Agreed.

[@gregwhalan9606]

Good on you for telling the scammer to ask for a loan from the bank!! I wish their were more savvy people like you who can sense what’s going on

[@user-Queenbyright]

I’ve had phone calls from my nonexistent child , not to mention all those American military types that have tapped me up on FB. Scammed ? No chance 😂

[@RJ-lk6qn]

Majority of these victims are older, windowed, divorced, lonely....if you fall into these categories, please be alert!

[@isay207]

But at that stage of life you should have family friends neighbors other interests

[@truth_hunter]

I had scammers after me and I was divorced but in my late 30s now I’m 43 and married sometimes they try to be my friend in hopes I will be dumb. 😆 I just report and block them. If I see on Fb scammers trying to talk to other women on the public pages in the thread I will report and block them also. I try to warn people but that’s all we can do.

[@StarlightEater]

Lol thats called bread n butter, honey

[@chad3232132]

I suspect they mainly target women because the scammers are almost exclusively men from Africa. It's a lot harder for them to dupe men because they can't speak to them on the phone.

[@Peekaboo-Kitty]

Of course because they are "vulnerable" and that makes them easy targets.

[@dianajames4717]

as soon as they ask you for money RUN RUN RUN RUN

[@kdeloris2225]

🤣yep run fast

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Always.

[@koalabear3427]

A common theme through these videos is the person saying "I'm intelligent or I'm smart" yet they don't stop to think logically about what the scammer is telling them. They blindly trust a total stranger they have never met which is actually scary.

[@mattl-dp7gp]

in their own minds they are smart and savvy way to intelligent get scammed.....Like what do they know bout money mules/money laundering sophisticated organized criminal conspiracies and bout Catfishing dating romance scams

[@robw2486]

I don't understand why people hand over large amounts of cash to people they KNOW, let alone they don't know online. Seriously.

[@lizmacleod8903]

I think that these vulnerable people are so emotional that money they feel is not as important as company of another human. These con artists are master manipulators that stick to a tried and tested formula to rope these people in. They have no morals or empathy, they just want money.

[@lizmacleod8903]

Poor woman, she is so broken 💔

[@Liahs333]

Because they sincerely feel that they know them. That’s what the scammers do is create a relationship so the victim truly believes they have a future together

[@scarletrouse8951]

Never get so lonely that your common sense goes out the window learn to pick bad energy off people

[@dianeferguson357]

I want this lady to know that right after watching the video I typed in the words of an email I received from a gentleman and just like Cynthia said, his ‘very own words” popped up from a website. I’m glad this budding relationship had not gone very far when I viewed the video. Her bravery is a blessing!

[@leafissimile]

​@@chad3232132 she's talking about herself. Read it again 😂

[@rokardila1164]

Bravery? Really?

[@desdicadoric]

Well done to you! Watch for being called ‘Queen’ and asked for gift cards !

[@karencramer6491]

Do NOT reply to any email or friend request from a stranger. Even if you are tempted to, consider this. WHY would someone who has never met you or knew you existed, randomly reach out to you and declare their undying love?

[@loralieisa]

@@rokardila1164 Really. She is helping others not get scammed.

[@margotgray3330]

I would have told him I don't have the money, and was going to ask him for a loan. See how that floats!! Clearly he couldn't be offended by that, given he'd just done the same thing!

[@darlenepaul2918]

Haha that's what I was thinking!!! It would be so much fun!

[@dougboal7425]

I hate it when people say "It can happen to anyone." No, no it can't. These scammers target a specific demographic who are more vulnerable and susceptible to falling for their tactics. They target people who show signs of being lonely, desperate, gullible, or all of the above. These are typically recently widowed people, older folks struggling with finding love, average or below average looking people wanting to date out of their league. The victims always lack self-awareness and are disconnected from reality, otherwise, they would not fall victim to these sorts of scams. They are the types that wouldn't even question why an overseas man 20 years their junior with lots of money and six pack abs would be attracted to an overweight retired grandma living in the Midwest. The scammers get away with it because they play on these people's delusions. "Once he completes his $14 million oil rig contract off the coast of Brazil, he's going to pay me back the $50,000 I lent him and we're gonna live happily ever after." So wait, you've been engaged to someone you've been talking to online for 9 months and have never met? "We haven't video chatted yet because he's on a secret mission in Russia and we haven't met yet because he got arrested in Yemen for not declaring gemstones to customs when he was flying back home."

[@NickiPerri]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@kouldbanyone4983]

I don’t know what you mean, I mean she was totally grounded in reality. Her story so far: I sold my forever home for some guy I never met. And I sold it TWICE because drug barons in Brazil kidnapped someone’s kids. Oh, and “I am very, very smart” Me: LMAO! 😂😂😂

[@Zero_Fawkes]

Amen 💯👏👏👏

[@brightballoon]

I think the, "It can happen to anybody," applies more to the idea that anyone can happen to be born into a body/personality combo that happens to be somebody who's gullible in this way. It's not denying that the person has something mis-firing and malfunctioning, for sure. But when someone is that lost, they can't really help being that way, to some extent.

[@gw2424]

I could not agree more.👍🏻

[@BoldJumper]

“I’m not a dummy. I’m very, very smart!” Proceeds to give life savings to complete stranger. Yeah keep telling yourself that lady! Actions speak much louder than words.

[@princessmarlena1359]

“I’m smart, I’m not dumb! I can do things! I’m smart and I want respect!” -Fredo Corleone

[@sandraskas]

she can be very smart in other areas, what matters here is that people are scamming honest and good people, you missed the point here

[@BoldJumper]

@@sandraskas that’s neat

[@chickedee1085]

It’s true, regardless of the endless sob stories, selling houses, spending the children’s inheritance, cancer, losing husband, you know we must still look at these experiences objectively. You do not give a cent to an online ‘person’ unless you have dementia or some kind of mental illness.

[@ivanaandric5703]

EXACTLY!!!

[@kristineede966]

Never, ever give someone money that you meet online! If he gets upset you won't give it to him, he's not worth it and probably a scammer!

[@phetsamysengsiri1779]

So true , to me it’s like if I have to upfront then on creating this relationship with money but never met in person that’s too crazy . It stopped me there and stop looking at the pictures because it’s not the actual person.

[@sharynmathis1409]

Kristine Ede Yes they have a narsty habit of yelling at people and saying cruel things to them and threaten them when they can’t get what they want.

[@j.j.6007]

Kristine Ede Hi baby i love you so much. Give me your email, I’m on a business trip right now in Uganda helping the government built hospitals. Would love for you to move into my 15,000 acre ranch in texas baby. Give me your email sexy queen. Oh god i love you so much... (ps) do you have American Express card?

[@meiqichia4829]

Agree. I meet a guy name online. His name is Aaron Dinh. Similar, I didn't have him money. He blocked me, scammer.

[@shahinhasham9645]

💯💯💯👏 agree get proof of were he is plus why is a successful man asking a woman to give him money that is a huge red flag plus if you have not seen his face our seen new pictures then this a fake and massive con . And she should have seen it for what it is . I know im being hard on her but she need to grieve for her husband this man used her experience to get her money . Plus go for someone in your town not in another country . Stop both men and women. You think your talking to hot stuff its a scam

[@uprootedbostonian]

This is horribly sad.....we must remember to show grace as it takes real bravery to share her story with us.

[@mandyedwards6729]

Uprootedostonian..well said

[@lizl6232]

You were vulnerable When they ask for money....scam. Stranded.... scam. So sorry😢

[@kellywinland4636]

I gave done the same

[@ruthiemonroig1614]

Try asking the scammer for some money that will end that conversation permanently 😏

[@gwenkohle5601]

When they ask for money just say Wow! We think alike...I was just going to ask you the same thing.

These women need to get a dog or cat or volunteer in animal shelters. Older women don't need another husband. They need a break. Casual dating sites in local areas are fine.

[@PomsNTomsMom92]

Grief and loneliness can make a person do the unthinkable. That's sick that scammers prey on people who are vulnerable because of losing a loved one. Disgusting.

[@joannaszymanowska8886]

To try hard to fill the void is the biggest risk factor to be scammed.

[@crazydayz1080]

Why does every one of these victims always say "I know I am a smart person?" No, they are not. Some people are book smart but have no common sense at all.

[@stephenbanks5952]

Yes ironically the only victim I have seen who didn't say she was smart was the only who got out of the scam after only sending 120 dollars.

[@Genpinkcat]

She didn’t lose anything. She gave it away. When you’re in a vulnerable condition that’s precisely when you have to protect yourself and use some common sense. You can call yourself intelligent all day long but you have to act like it. Not send money to strangers you haven’t met. It’s not true that anyone can be a victim to these ridiculous scammers.

[@gw2424]

💯

[@annettehunter9743]

Such a beautiful lady. Don't be ashamed. You came from a position of love and honesty. This man is the one who should be ashamed. Thank you for being so brave and telling your story. It has helped us all to stay safe. You did a good thing and you will help thousands of people. Well done and thank you. From Ireland

[@pn4640]

This woman and all others who fall for it, I truly can’t comprehend how you sell your home for someone you have never even met

[@marknewton6984]

Never met? Hard to believe...😮

[@babschampagne8377]

She has the audacity to say 'I am very, very, very smart'. Grandma... you're not.

[@leas7830]

She might be book smart but what comes street wisdom, that's whole another matter. I think victims mix these two.

[@PortiaElizabeth]

I’m so sorry your trust was abused so cruelly. By telling your story you may save countless other women from heartache. I believe the good you do comes back to you three-fold. You will be blessed.

[@vickiphilippona4076]

This sweet, intelligent woman did not deserve this. I'm so sorry.

[@j.j.6007]

Vicki Philippona Hi baby i love you so much. Give me your email, I’m on a business trip right now in Uganda helping the government built hospitals. Vicki my love i Would love for you to move into my 15,000 acre ranch in texas baby. Give me your email sexy queen. Oh god i love you so much... (ps) do you have American Express card?

[@mariamjappie578]

Bug scammers pls pls

[@wlojasek]

Intelligent??? Who,? You talking about this guy. Right?

[@billyjoel6413]

Hello

[@reginawalters409]

Sickening isn’t it!! So very 😢 sad. My heart breaks for her

[@chris.18045]

Dare I say...a real man that actually loves you will admire you even more for protecting yourself.

[@isay207]

But real men are short bald grey overweight not good enough for a narcissistic women

[@chris.18045]

@@isay207 I really don't think they are "narcissistic" women..narcissists wouldn't have fallen for this scheme. A narcissist always assesses what they can get out of you, rather than what they will give you.

[@natividadramirez3906]

Gracias por los videos aprendo de esas experiencias

[@gardendormouse6479]

But my husband is a real man, and he's not short, bald, or overweight. Gray, yes.

[@elliebellie7816]

I admire her courage in coming online to tell her story. It takes a lot to admit to the world you made this kind of mistake. I honestly thought I was talking to a lonely guy working on an oil rig until couldn't he couldn't keep his storyline straight. I blocked him before we got to the "send me some money" part but I see how it could happen to anyone.

[@sheilagadde5975]

Usually, the Ladies that tell you they are Smart...are the the Most CLUELESS and least amount of COMMON SENSE.😢

[@impalabirungi6079]

Never in my life i will date some one i can't see. Ladies don't put yourself in the movie where you spend money. Money don't buy 💘.

[@gabrieleröllke5661]

No man who is really in love would asked for money... and if send this man to hell

[@MOGGS1942]

What's that Beatles song ? ' Can't buy me love '. And if you have to buy it, it ain't love, and it sure won't last.

[@chad3232132]

It's fine as long as you regularly talk to AND video chat the other person and never give them money. The video chat is important. Nearly all of these victims have never video chatted the person for good reason. These Nigerian scammers cannot video chat because the victim would immediately realize they aren't who they claim.

[@marknewton6984]

Money Can't Buy Me Love-- Beatles song

[@marknewton6984]

​@@MOGGS1942Money Can't Buy Me Love

[@sage4nowty129]

I absolutely understand what she is going through!! I have gone through the same thing myself. That awful feeling of being used and being made a fool of!!! I wish her all the luck in the world!! And I wish her a much better life than she has now!!!

[@debbierandall6256]

sage4now Ty I went through the exact same thing, lost an astronomical amount of money. It was exact the same, my husband had died , and I was an easy target.

[@mildredpierce4506]

Romance scammers are EVIL

[@heatherhudson9891]

Poor lady. This makes me sick to my stomach.

[@jspau]

Every single time they say - "I'm a very very smart person" "I'm very intelligent" "I'm an extremely savvy person". No, you're not. You simply think that you are which is one of the reasons you've been taken advantage of.

[@b1r2y3n]

This is all of us.

[@kouldbanyone4983]

I sold my forever home for some guy I never met. And I sold it TWICE because drug barons in Brazil kidnapped someone’s kids. Oh, and “I am very, very smart” LMAO! 😂😂😂

[@Krajjy008]

He approached you when you most vulnerable. I'm so sorry for you.

[@MeTreesndirt]

She had a very hard patch. Missed her hubby so. We think we are through making mistakes.

[@lindag1762]

That was very courageous of you to speak out to help others💕💕

[@KimF1]

I guess I can understand how you could believe it's a real person and be flattered and the "in love" feeling - but I'm way too cheap to ever send money - even if I 100% believed the person...

[@kathybrem880]

lol, I’m way too stingy!

[@annettecantu3826]

She was not duped . She gladly gave over the money.

[@loralieisa]

It was under false pretenses. Big difference there.

[@paulaslife3781]

The thumbs down are scammers checking in on us.

[@miathompson1172]

That poor lady...... when you are widowed you feel very vulnerable. I would never be interested in getting involved again if anything happened to my husband. I just couldn’t trust anyone 🌸

[@ginajoseph8776]

Me neither.

[@isay207]

But she could have joined a widows support group volunteered sports hobbies classes go out and be interested in other people instead of falling for your computer

[@chad3232132]

Honestly, she has a great personality and is attractive for her age. She really doesn't NEED to try for these online relationships given she lives in Florida, which isn't exactly short on older men. She just needs to get out to meet people in person.

[@annelittle4183]

Don't be ashamed. I was scammed too. Just remember Karma. He will get his!

[@siusiuc]

Same here! Yes Karma to all jerks

[@jackanthony976]

That's the problem..they seem to never "get theirs."

[@ruthiemonroig1614]

Scammers will say everything a person wants to hear but will never show their face..so many red flags 🤔

[@mariahhudson4878]

Hey, so sorry about your experience, well I guess it happens to the best of us. I was in a very similar situation recently. lost over $6000 to a romance scam, was depressed for weeks on end, I had to reach out to some cyber security experts called cyber haven (cyber__dojo_ on Instagram) who offer specialized digital forensics and asset recovery services, and are in collaboration with the department of justice, thanks to them, I recovered every dime I lost. Twas one hell of an experience. Best regards. I hope this helps.

[@fesarol4596]

Yes, now i still have one year more to pay for my bank loans that was scammed but still thankful that am still working.

[@projectkj7643]

Loneliness can make us do the craziest things. My heart goes out to her. I hope there is a special hell for scammers. They are a special kind of evil.

[@peggyelrod1433]

Been there so heart breaking

[@alycemeadows3431]

She went through so much, it is heartbreaking. I hope she starts healing.

[@perryp2261]

Yes

[@Kaycaliendo05]

I couldn´t agree more with you, Project KJ.

[@youbetyourwrasse]

Yes but be careful .. ask youself how many lies you've told .. and how many promises you've broken.

[@judybw706]

It’s possible to get romance scammed in person as well. My elderl family member was romance scammer who was very real. She became intimately involved with this much younger man who had her run up credit card debt to “help” him out of troubles. She had to declare bankruptcy. Beware!!

[@loralieisa]

My ex-husband had me buy a lot of expensive stereo equipment, and furniture on my credit card. A few months later I found out he had a girlfriend that he was "attached" to but he said not like me. He would not come home some nights. I called a moving company and made arrangements to move everything out while he was at work. I kept the credit card receipts in my hand in case police were summoned. It worked out smoothly. I was stuck paying for things I didn't especially want, but at least he didn't get away with swindling me and cheating on me.

[@marylyell3908]

Please put a disclaimer on the video in the beginning telling viewers that the man in the photos is not the scammer. The pictures that continue to flash have been stolen from his Facebook account. The pictures are of my friend Glenn, who is a pilot, but he did not know this was going on and did not give permission for his photos to be used!

[@CatfishedOnline]

We already say in the video that the person was fake and not the real person she was talking to.

[@marylyell3908]

Catfished... Your headline literally says Scammer Steals Life Savings with his picture! It seriously looks like he is the scammer. Take his picture down! Not OK!

[@Amille06]

@@angelic3450 I thought he was the scammer

[@SusanSez1]

I thought he was the scammer as well. Can you somehow do some magic and blur out his face or something. It has to be very upsetting to see his picture without his permission in, of all things, a video about a scammer.

[@anaa9496]

Report to KZbin if not removed. Who wants their photo connected to a crime they didn't commit. These days people are violent enough. Don't give some crazy vigilante person a reason to hurt this guy. Thanks.

[@erickanyc8907]

I wish you ALL THE BEST! You are such a caring loving person, stay strong and stay in prayer. 🙂❤️

[@kathleencaldwell9363]

I love what she says at the end ..."get out of your own way" you are so awesome and pretty!

[@elizabethstead1768]

My therapist once said, desperate is NEVRR pretty... Truer words never spoken...

[@sheilagadde5975]

Thank you for helping this lady. Appreciate that she reached out to share.

[@chey_mz]

Thanks for speaking out. This has to be sooo hard. All the love in the world to her. Speaking out is so important. Silence is literally death.

[@Chaseniceness]

If a woman has been happily married for years she feels like another man will be like that.

[@veronicav1779]

He didn't convince her she convinced herself because of the picture he painted of their non existent future, its called future faking, classic covert narcissism, that's what he is

[@margaretstokely9016]

There is NO HE! It's a team of scammers working out of a Nigerian sweatshop. -They have the manpower to love bomb 24-7. Ever try to reel in a fish? The people who fall for this are not as 'honest' and 'pure' as they claim; there is something of lust and/or greed at the bottom of these scams. There's always a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Or the scammer sent dirty texts designed to compromise their chastity and once compromised, they feel that they have already 'done the deed' and are committed on that account. Dig deeper !

[@isay207]

Why not hire a male escort wouldn't cost as much both people get what they want

[@agyvonne]

No…you’re not very, very, very smart !!! Giving even a dollar to a stranger is not smart !!!!

[@JagoffCitizen]

Why do I find these foolish victims' stories so addictive?

[@Salimadu]

For we need to keep learning...

[@brbmckenna3]

and the scammer sucks you in to his web of lies

[@derekmarsden8934]

I think it makes us feel better when we realise that we are not that thick

[@lynn6221]

I know, it is addictive. What gets me with all of these people though is they say- I'm not stupid, I'm a smart person etc etc. NOT REALLY

[@josephmessina3587]

Probably because we didn't fall for it.

[@fernandaenos7773]

Because we were brought up right and we kind , doesn’t mean everyone is !

[@tovahbrinton3409]

What makes me so angry is the harsh judgment of some of the commenters. She told her story do others would be safe. That takes courage. These scammers are expert liars. She had been through hell. To you, ma’am, I wish nothing but happiness for you. You’re such a lovely woman 🌸🌸🌸

[@LarisaKorotaeva]

You are so right

[@mickeymousey1239]

u know what the only harsh comments are those who do NOT fall for this crap it's a free country we all have a right to say our peace u dont own the internet your comment is harsh too get over it life is harsh I personall do not feel sorry for people who get scammed

[@yourfriendmimi]

Exactly, she was very vulnerable and out of the dating game for decades. The scammer saw her coming and took advantage. The victim-blaming adds insult to injury. I hope she is better now.

[@normasarsby1350]

I agree with you. She didn’t have to share her story. I feel for her and hope that she will rebuild her life and find peace. With peace comes happiness.

[@videoettaceo8900]

@@mickeymousey1239 piece. Not peace.

[@bethmercado684]

I thought i was in a relationship with someone that was starting to blossom. Then he asked for money to help him out. I said i could not do that, that he is a scammer. THE END!

[@bigguy866]

Why would you send money to someone you never met in real life

[@normasarsby1350]

Before we stand in judgement on others, stop and think. Sometimes painful things happen to us to make us incredibly vulnerable. If you are never exposed to evil scammers you can never know how evil they are.

[@Liitebulb]

These situations are caused by vanity and narcissism. She judged that a random stranger "loved" her and she could decide to swindle her money that way

[@AlexBleepingJones]

Things can happen to make you vulnerable but not a complete moron

[@ngahuiroimatanutira-langda4153]

​@@Liitebulbno she was dealing with depression

[@michaellondonxxx4860]

Online dating can be difficult for the uninitiated. Some basic rules to avoid time wasters and scammers: 1. If there is any reason for a meeting in person to be some way off such as the person being in a far flung part of the world, walk away. 2. If a meeting in person doesn’t happen soon after starting conversation, it probably never will. I think that two refusals/excuses is a good rule of thumb. 3. When chatting online don’t get overly emotionally drawn in. Just talk about the kind of person you are and what you’re looking for - and then either meet in person or not. 4. See “online dating” as a phrase, not a reality. Actual dating only happens in person - and if that isn’t happening, stop contact.

[@marilynkennedy8236]

The Corona virus has given scammers a good excuse not to meet in person hasn't it?

[@kmvz1427]

I learned real quick how to google the pictures and just almost immediately tell they are not real!

[@eugeneallison7457]

Exactly this guy catches several scammers all the time check out this one the guy. He's featuring in this video what's bad the dude is still on Twitter kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppqaqmWabdCaeKM

[@adonisovu6288]

Please tell me how to google the pictures

[@tamztamz7633]

@@adonisovu6288 search on google or YT how to "REVERSE SEARCH IMAGES" it will explain the steps.

[@bostonb1636]

So sad you've been through all that, after your husband's death and your own health issues. I don't know why life works that way - so cruel sometimes. God bless you 🙏 you deserve a bright and happy future

[@supernova11711]

I think women like this are the prime target because they’re heartbroken, vulnerable and inexperienced in online dating. Before she met her husband, this wasn’t even a thing. They’re new to all of it and trusting because it really is hard to believe there’s terrible people like this everywhere who do this type of thing. She’s a sweet lady and looks amazing for her age! I hope she finds someone who will truly appreciate her like her late husband did. She deserves it.

[@JM-ot8ux]

I know, she's classy looking and has a good heart! She should go out singles dancing or something, the guys would love her.

[@gjk540]

I find it difficult to feel any sympathy for women who hand over large amounts of cash to strangers. There have been public warnings for years about these grifters. Ignore them at your own peril.

[@garymacmillan6401]

I have to say, I totally agree.

[@bbe3034]

Dr. Phil has so many videos about people being catfished. It’s usually guys from Africa. They use pictures of models or just regular folks who are attractive. They literally have offices with many guys on computers scamming people all day every day. This is a sad story. After watching these videos, I don’t trust anyone. I do worry if I die before my husband he will fall for a scammer. He’s very trusting. But I’ve talked to my daughter and asked her to protect him. 😎😎

[@chris.18045]

@@bbe3034 Wow, your husband must be so happy for you to have planned out his choices even after you die. Kudos to you 👍

[@michellsmith4693]

I find it difficult to feel anything but repudiation a person that has no compassion for a human being that has been victimized. Save your strong feelings for the criminal. He deserves it. Have some empathy for a soul in pain.

[@Linescrew1Canada]

The commonality of those who fall victim to many of these scams are often people with an innate desire to be loved, which is an understandable human condition. One must temper this desire and control it, or those who can spot this vulnerability will exploit it. Speaking for myself, the moment I felt secure within myself and did not require external validation from others, I had the ability to control my romantic life and set firm barriers that rarely fail me. And never send money to an individual online you have never met. Ever. No matter what the reason. Happy Canada Day.

[@isay207]

Its lust

[@doglover4195]

Whenever anyone asks for money. Quit talking to them! Just keep telling them you that you don't have any money!! 😡😡

[@phetsamysengsiri1779]

These people are heartless, they squeezed and convincing every words and poems daily. They fill in the emptiness of a real men can’t do except they’re not there physically. I just blocked mine because he’s always have a situations he created out of nowhere. Too much headache or my gut feeling tell me it’s off .

[@ritamanglona6672]

Amen.

[@florencemiller7826]

When you talk to someone online, you haven't met, it's when you see them face to face, and a man with money doesn't need money

[@genevawilkerson4245]

I sometimes think it is the safety of meeting someone online that is basically an illusion. Look at how easy it is to fall for someone in real life who uses the right words, makes you laugh, makes you smile, makes you empathize...that’s what a motivational speaker does.

[@Angel-nr8td]

As soon as they ask for money, its a SCAM🙄

[@kennethgraham6113]

Please be safe and strong. I filled a void in my life by adopting my first dog. I thought I was rescuing her, it turns out she rescued me. God works in amazing ways

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

She has a dog

[@aprilmoon7680]

Just had a scammer approaching me yesterday via LinkedIn. Did an immediate google image search. Busted.

[@melstiller8561]

I went temporarily insane for a romance scammer. It wasn't the amount of money that he stole from me; it was what he did to my heart and soul. What a lesson!

[@perryp2261]

Ok

[@mildredpierce4506]

Romance scammers are evil

[@itsruckaswife7036]

Seriously? the fake person who you had never met meant more to you than the money? It's an illusion - he's not real! what do you miss about this fictional person?

[@melstiller8561]

@@itsruckaswife7036 -- Why try to explain the unexplainable? Prolonged loneliness has the power to crush granite; and, if you add many years of poor physical health, there's no telling what might happen to the strongest of us. You have to walk many miles in someone else's shoes before you can begin to scratch the surface of what their lives are like. And one more thing: you don't need to judge their actions; they already judge themselves harshly enough, believe me!

[@joseportillo2760]

So, how much money did he scammed you for. Come clean

[@k.s.k.7721]

To lose your husband and fight cancer yourself is a HUGE life event, and not something one recovers from in a year or two - or even 10, necessarily. This poor woman's life had changed in so many ways, and when you have lived in constant terror of your spouse's death and your OWN death, it devastates your reasoning and ability to cope. I hope she eventually finds healing and if she wants another life partner, I'm sure she'll find someone compassionate and honorable enough to deserve this brave and loyal survivor.

[@mopes2713]

Rule number one, at least meet the person in real life and confirm that they aren’t a fake dating account before giving someone money.

[@adelitareginas204]

Despicable!! I had it happen to me. Three years!! I'm sorry, it won't happen again, that's for sure❤

[@vicentevasquez3668]

How much money did you loose

[@rentboy7566]

If you allowed it to go on for three years, then not just shame on him, but shame on you too

[@lisabutler5957]

If they ask for money that is a huge red flag. Another red flag is if they for some reason claim they can't video chat because there camera is broke or whatever excuse they give. People are cruel and heartless now if days, it is the sad truth. I feel bad for these ladies.

[@peggyelrod1433]

Same problem

[@chad3232132]

Aside from the constant asking for money, another big red flag is these scammers NEVER allow a video chat. An easy way these people could have filtered out scammers would be to INSIST on regular video chats. These scammers can never agree to it because its something they cannot fake. Guarantee if this lady had audio of her scammer, we could all clearly hear an obvious African accent.

[@lindarusso2557]

tired of hearing how smart they are

[@jenm9099]

Ugh, this poor woman. She had to watch her husband die of cancer while she also had cancer!

[@marcichristian7304]

I feel so bad for her. Hoping she truly heals, finds that void filled and is able to live life fully.💕

[@dkane2067]

Narcissistic gas lighters always turn things around so the onus is on you...

[@judymotto7338]

Money for nothing ..I hope she finds her happiness. She truly deserves it

[@DocBree13]

Indeed

[@anlu3365]

The only way to have a chance against scammers is to always think it can happens to ANYONE!

[@kathybrem880]

Nope, it really can’t, I’ve been widowed as of last year and I’ll never want to be in any relationship ever again. I’m so free!

[@psmith9789]

This is just absolutely ABSURD.

[@veganvixenhelen]

I'm 62 - teetotal, non smoker a 40 year vegan. I run, swim and walk miles with my dog. The last thing I want is a bloody man to eff up my life!!

[@karenlemoine2677]

Preach it sister!

[@jackdripper3392]

You actually sound like the kind of woman a strong man likes; in shape, happy with yourself and not desperate. You go girl!

[@veror5516]

😎🙌🏼

[@jimbakker9416]

Good for you.

[@chris.18045]

Good for you...be alone for the rest of your life because you're scared to get duped? Vegan?"