hello,
my boyfriend went to africa on business and was suppose to come see me after the trip then i got a im on messenger that he was robbed and everything was taken from him, his only access was the hotel internet, now my question is he asked to borrow money it will cost 1280.00 to get him out of there he is on medications for his pain, do i help him or just leave him to fend by himself . this is someone i dont really know well do i want to help or let him fend for himself. hes talking about sending me a check to cash for him, and then send it to him, to get him out i told him im not sure anyone have any advice for me please.
2006-10-19 06:52:24 · 20 answers · asked by friend60402 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Sounds fishy to me. Doesnt this guy have a family or parents? Where are his other friends. Why is he asking you, if youdont know him very well. Don't send him the money. If he really needed it, he wouldnt have waited until you got on messenger to talk to you about it. He would have been desperate enough to find some way - any way- to call you as soon as possible to get that money. Hes lying.
2006-10-19 06:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may sound cruel but I wouldnt give him money because his business should be taking care of the trip hotel dinner and all its not for pleasure you really dont know this man he sounds like a con artist to me and why is he on medication? Let his family and close friends help him out but if he is there on business they will take care of everything because the company can stop the airplane ticket from being used and get him another one and why was this guy walking around Africa with his airplane ticket something is fishy about this story I am a bit skeptical of this
2006-10-19 13:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by Jaime T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use your money, this could be a scam artist, trying to get between you and your money, if he has a cheque he can cash it at any bank, I know he has that covered as he lost his ID, but that is why you have pin numbers,wait until he sends you the cheque, and make sure it clears your account, If he is in foreign land he has the right to go to the council of your country. they will hep him. If he keeps putting pressure on you and if he is a con artist he will do not send money
2006-10-19 14:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by rkilburn410 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, why is your boyfriend "someone I dont really know to well."? If that is the case, and you don't love and care for him, you shouldn't help him.But if you do so, whenever he gets back- don't think you will still be with him. If you are realizing that you do loe him, and want to be with him, a good girlfriend would find a way to assist him, and she would trust that he repay her. But in life you can get screwed, if you don't trust him, or care, or even love, be very careful.
2006-10-19 14:00:08 · answer #4 · answered by Fran Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tis better to err on the side of caution dear girl. If he is there on business then his company should take care of his travel needs. If he is self employed then why didn't he carry American Express ~ Never leave home without it! Better that he call his boss or relatives to help him out here. You shouldn't be the one to tow the line from Africa. Be smart...not broke. I know I'd miss $1280!
2006-10-19 13:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by Sunny_1_ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is willing to send you a check and then you mail the money back, go ahead but if he is new to you, don't put that money out of your pocket. He could be playing you for a fool. In any event if it makes you feel better contact who ever he was going on business with or for. See if they can verify his story? You can't be blamed for wanting to be cautious. Good luck.
2006-10-19 13:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by lynlee 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This man is a scammer...do not send him any money, and do not allow him to send you anything to cash for him. Chances are it will be a fake check, and once your bank realizes that it's fake, you will be held responsible for the money. Check out this link: romancescams. Yahoo also has a romance scam group on their website. I think you need to check these links out.
2006-10-19 13:57:01 · answer #7 · answered by uspslady39 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is the biggest scam on the net right now. If you dont believe it wait until his check clears before you take the money out it wont clear because he dosent have any nmoney. I dont think any banks would let you take money out anyway they all know about this scam too.
2006-10-19 13:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by grace07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The evening News did an article about this, do not send him any money, and forget about him. he will only use you, the check is no good. If you do not believe me go to the press! This is the same story>
2006-10-19 13:56:53 · answer #9 · answered by roseannetb@verizon.net 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you watch Dr. Phil last week? Either you're making up this story or your so-called boyfriend is. Either you're pulling our legs, or he is.
http://drphil.com/shows/show/760/
Is your name DeeDee?
Dee-Dee responded to an invitation to chat online, and within weeks was in love with a New Yorker depending on her financial assistance to leave Nigeria.
Is your name Annette?
Annette is sure she's being scammed, but says she can't stop loving a man who claims to be strapped for cash and stranded in Africa.
2006-10-19 14:01:12 · answer #10 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋