Everything started as an online dating communication. After several e-mails going back and forth, the woman in question claims she is in love with me and would like to see me as soon as possible. Then, she asked me for money to take care of her visa, and medical insurance because her salary does not allow her to pay for it. At this point, I became a little suspicious... I did some research and sure enough, there is a huge scam going on where some Ukraine woman target men in Canada and the US. The person I was communicating with is waiting for my reply about the money, and I would like to get authorities involved to help catch these people. Beware though, the scammers even go a step further by posing as detectives that will help you catch the scammers for a fee. Any suggestions?
2007-11-05 07:41:05 · 10 answers · asked by Oston 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Email back and say "Sorry, I do not have spare money to send to you because I just paid for a plane ticket to come visit you. Also, you need to know that US law says you can not get a visa to come to the US unless I come to meet you in Ukraine first. Send me your phone number and address. I will be there on 8 December."
If you simply delete the mails, this scammer (most likely a man) will start to pull the "guilt strings" on you. Make it clear you will not send money, and insist you will go to Ukraine first. This person will disappear on you quickly.
There is no agency in the US that can or will step into this situation, because the scammer is in Ukraine. It is not illegal in Ukraine, as the person is not forcing you to send money. If you send money, the authorities will simply say "you sent it freely". (I watched a program on this exact scam last week here in Kyiv, and they had Ukrainian police who were scammed... and they could do nothing).
Then, go to a reputable dating site, instead of one of those freebie sites. (http://www.elenasmodels.com)
2007-11-05 08:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you've bothered to pay attention to the warning signs, you're already dealing with a scammer. Don't send her any money at all. Cease all further communications with her immediately.
2015-10-31 09:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by brian 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to Kevin. I was getting scammed by a Polish woman last year and he kept telling me I was being scammed. But I wouldn't listen to him. I'm a lot poorer now (but hopefully wiser).
2007-11-07 03:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by Taivo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even experts in the field tell yo: NEVER send money to a woman you've never met (some aren't even women); and even be leery of sending to those you have met.
2007-11-05 07:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send the money to me. Theres no telling what those commies will do for a buck.
It's the only safe thing to do!
2007-11-05 07:44:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
THere are only a million of these things going on.
If you want to bother, forward the fraudulent email to phishing@cc.yahoo-inc.com, spam@uce.gov, and 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov.
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2007-11-05 07:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just drop the whole thing.
2007-11-05 07:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just delete the emails!
2007-11-05 07:45:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Figures...some women are only interested in our money. *sigh*
2007-11-05 07:48:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/internetschemes.htm
report it
2007-11-05 07:46:01 · answer #10 · answered by Godzilla Gal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋