my boyfriend is in nigeria in hospital he was in a car crash six months ago the doctor said he needed two ops he has had them now and the doctors wont let him home what can i do about this
2007-02-09 22:46:28 · 11 answers · asked by shortallison2005 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Like some of the others have said, this is really a scam. Something very similar happened to me a few weeks back and I lost a substantial amount of money. The man had taken his son with him from the UK to Nigeria where he was going to fulfil an engineering contract. Whilst he was out there he fell so in love with me that he wanted to cut short his trip but, there was a consequence for returning early. He didn't have enough money to pay for both his and his son's fares and so asked if I could lend it to him. Like a fool I did. The next thing I knew, he's in hospital, seriously injured and, his son has disappeared - they had been involved in an ambush on the way to the airport.
The thing is a friend of mine actually managed to get a contact to check out the hospital in Abuja that he claimed to be in and said that he wasn't there - however, he managed to persuade me otherwise... AM I STUPID OR WHAT!!! I even called the American Embassy out there and was told the same thing.
The awful thing is that even though I was so caught up in this make believe relationship I wasn't listening to my gut instinct which, from day one was telling me that something was not right. It all came to an abrupt end when a friend of mine managed to find a picture of this guy on an anti-scamming site and that's when the penny finally dropped. I had no choice now but to believe that this person was not for real.
So please, I beg you, listen to what people are telling you and put an end to this charade now. My scammer even called me after the fact, saying he cared about me and that he felt guilty about what he'd done. He even offered to refund my money... I'm still waiting.
As you've been told, the minute your 'boyfriend' asks for any money, for flight or otherwise, refer him to the Embassy. They are always more than willing to help when asked. Good luck.
2007-02-12 06:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by Dee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is my opinion you are in the middle of an elaborate scam with many team members. Have you seen this guy on cam? Talked to him on the phone? What does he sound like? Got an african accent? Did he promise to come and see you, but he needs airplane fare money? By the way, there is no such thing as BTA if he asks you for this. And the American Embassy there can get anyone home if they are asked. Nigeria operates on a cash basis up front system only. Did he contact you from the hospital with the doctor's laptop? Ha. Nigerian hospitals are not even contected to the net. Come to our group for more information and support.
2007-02-12 03:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by David C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, this is a scam. Nigeria operates on a cash-only economy. All hospitals are like this. All operations and stays in hospital must be paid in advance. If you cannot afford it, you will not be admitted. If you are already there and can't pay for continued treatment, you will simply be discharged. There are no persons being held in hospitals or hotels in Nigeria due to lack of payment. It's an impossibility. Scammers use this line all the time - if you hear this line, you are being scammed, real simple.
Owner of the Yahoo anti-scammers group
2007-02-12 18:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK another one of those I see. Well let me give you some advice.
I know you wont listen to any thing i say because i was in the same situation and didn't listen when some one tried to help me open my eyes. This is what you need to do, get the land line phone number and the address of the hospital. No hospital will use a cell phone so don't fall for that line. Remember the cell signal messes with the electronics in the hospital. Along with the oxygen in the hospitals. That could make a big BOOM. let me know what he says about giving you the physical info of the hospital. E-mail address is healingrayne36@yahoo.com.
2007-02-12 08:28:03 · answer #4 · answered by Rayne 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate being the barer of bad news but this is a well know ploy used by scammers. He is not in a hospital and there is no bill to pay. He's healthy and in a cafe somewhere scamming more than one person using this and other stories, all lies. I'm sure you are very emotionally attached to him, but the person you care about doesn't exist. It is a very hard and painful reality to deal with, but you are not alone. There are many people of every ethnicity, career, sex and intellect that have been taken by these thieves. I would highly recommend you visit the web sites noted by David for more information. It's an emotional roller coaster finding out that the man of your dreams is a total fake. Please take advantage of the support you can get from these groups.
2007-02-12 04:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by Amy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As the others have stated, you are being scammed. Any communication with individuals in Nigeria is subject to scrutiny. How long have you known this individual? I was nearly scammed over a year ago. Thankfully, I found some groups on Yahoo and they helped me to discover the truth. My scammer has admitted that he was trying to scam me. Not all scammed are able to get the confession. These con men are very good at what they do. If you want the truth, contact me and I will get it for you. I will get your proof. David and I are both involved in the same group. We can help you if you want it. Please do not send any money. I have contacts in Nigeria if you would like to hear from them. They can tell you that you are being scammed.
2007-02-12 08:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by KAT 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry, but he is a scammer.
Most of the people who reply knows about it, the stories are almost so alike. Search on google love scams, and you will find a lot of information about scam stories.
Think about it, if you never see this guy on web cam and you only chat or contact him by phone he is a scammer, ciber cafes are all over Nigeria so web cams are available, also call the British Embassy for information about your boyfriend, I am sure they tell you he does not exist... so sorry but please don't fall in his game, asked him personal questions about his family, why don't they help him, or he is an orphan like most scammers says... please search the web you are going to find a lot of information and advice there.
Good luck!
2007-02-12 09:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by Priceless 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your boyfriend is free to leave whenever he likes i'd think, if there is a bill to pay he might have to pay that but he's in hopsital not prison. It doesn't sound right to me.
Call the British Embassy and speak to them, give them details of his hospital and so on and they should tell you what to do and take their own steps.
2007-02-09 22:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by Esquire 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't tell me, let me guess, your boyfriend contacted you through some online dating place, or just IMd you out of the blue, told you he loved you in the first conversation, and told you either his wife, or his family, died in a plane crash, and he is all alone
he is a lying, thieving, Nigerian teenage boy who has no intention of doing anything with you except take every cent you have
go for it
ha ha ha
2007-02-12 10:59:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well what is the reason they have given why they wont let him home? More details are needed.
2007-02-09 22:49:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋