i met a guy on an online dating site. we have talked for over 2 months. he said he had to go to africa to do some work. he has been there for 2 days now and i got an e-mail saying that he has been robbed and hurt and is now in the hospital and needs me to send him some money. How can i find out if this is true?
2006-10-18 07:16:59 · 26 answers · asked by extiregal 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
It's not true.
Ask him for pictures and for the phone number of the hospital and what room he's in. But it's not true anyway.
2006-10-18 07:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by calliope320 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could ask for the hospital information and confirm the hospital is real and the phone number is real online. This still does not prevent him from having a friend that works there that is in on a scam with him but it will lessen the possibility. Whatever you send be willing to be taken or do not send it. There are a lot of scams from there. You can also try to contact the FCC and ask if there is a scam like this going arround.
2006-10-18 07:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by D J Honestly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not! You are obviously being scammed. All that thing he said is plain BS. Don’t believe him. A real man would never do something like that to a woman. The only time he would is out of desperation. Same reason why a man would prostitute himself to make both ends meet. Sorry to say this but I really have zero respect for men like that. You see, there is such a thing called male pride. A man takes pride of being a good provider to his woman and not the other way around. Why do you think most men have a problem with the idea of wearing an apron and doing house work while their wives are at work? Sharing a tab on a date, or letting her woman pay every now and then is generally acceptable. Borrowing money once is a blue moon is tolerable. But making your woman your own bread and butter is a no! NO! Because that would make you a bum. Second, if a real man is sincere with his woman, he would never allow any issue that would put doubt in his sincerity. Especially when it comes to the issue of money. Unless he thinks you are gullible and stupid, he would never risk his relationship with you because of the doubt of money issue. I understand because I have a friend who is in the exact same situation. Some guy promised her love, companionship, and all that other bs on the same day that the guy needed money. I tried all I can to warn her that he would be only using her (especially that the guy was not a legal alien and did not really have a stable job). But she would not listen to me, and rather chose to deliberately lie to herself that this man loves her. I understand because like her, you perhaps are looking for love and the promise that it all brings. But I hope, unlike her your not the kind of person who would lie to yourself to make yourself happy. It even came to a point when she gambled her own daughter’s school money so he could support this guys business. There was nothing I could do to make her listen. But I hope by posting this question you are willing to listen. Lose this guy before its all too late for you.
2016-05-21 23:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the two months the two of you talked, did you ever talk about his family. If he has family why wouldn't he turn to them first. I suggest an on line search before you consider sending him money. What is the money for? If he had the means to take a trip in the first place, I would definitely be emailing him back with some major questions. Sometimes you can only go with you basic instinct but you need a lot more facts before you send him money.
2006-10-18 08:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL Did you watch Dr. Phil last week or what? You're either making this up- or he is. LOL
A woman receives an intriguing e-mail message with a handsome photo attached. Soon, she's falling for a man who tells her he loves her, but is stuck in Africa and needs money. Nigerian scams targeting the lonely cost Americans more than $100,000 each day. Meet two women who get a wake-up call about the men they believe to be their soulmates....
2006-10-18 07:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely find out if it is true first. There are all kinds of predators out there that will take advantage of you for something like that. Don't be a sucker.
Who was he going to Africa to do work for? Even doing relief work has someone there besides themselves. Where is he expecting you to send the money? How is the money supposed to help? This just sounds really fishy.
2006-10-18 07:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by Just another 2D character online 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a scam let me geuss he is Nigeria? Even if it isnt Nigeria it is a scam it has been going around the internet for like two years now that I know of. They will even send you pictures of male models and say it is them they will call you on the phone tell you they love you anything to get your money. Google Nigerian scam and see what you find. No matter what dont send money!!!
2006-10-18 07:21:20 · answer #7 · answered by tntstroup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not send him anything. I talked to a girl for over 2 months and she was from russia. She would tell me how much she was in love with me and even sent me the bak and the account number where she needed the money. I did not send her anything. Don't if you ask me.
2006-10-18 07:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can call the hospital where he is and find out if they have a patient that fits his description and stuff.
But, it's best to stay away from him and not send him any money, it's most likely untrue.
2006-10-18 07:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by Triathlete88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahahah you fell into what we call a SCAM! Do not talk to him anymore. I hope to god you didnt give him any personal information about you. Your crazy if you send him money! You dont even know him! Trust me it's a scam! And why the hell would you want to be trying to "date" a dude that has to beg for money?
2006-10-18 07:21:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋