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Old 06-13-2008, 11:27 PM
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Default Beware of Love Scams

We have had a growing number of people soliciting romance from members of this board including yours truly. We realize that many lasting relationships have been formed online, but please be careful of those who are scammers and remember that this is not a singles board.

How do you spot these scammers?

1. They contact you out of the blue
2. They tell you how attractive you are despite having no personal photo
3. They tell you how impressed they are by your profile despite having little information in it

Any other tips you have to offer are welcome.

The two men who have approached me are either scammers or have an odd infatuation with the Queen of Hearts because they have commented on my good looks.

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Old 06-13-2008, 11:33 PM
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I was wondering if anyone was going to mention it ; )
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Old 06-13-2008, 11:37 PM
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ROTFL....They thought I was pretty, also, LOL But I DO think my puppy is beautiful...
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They will put up a fake picture. They even reference some lds things (they are getting smarter), but there will be something a little off in what they say.

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Old 06-13-2008, 11:49 PM
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I guess they don't like my demented looking gingerbread guy...Cuz I've never gotten one of these messages.

Oops I lied...Woohoo I got one. From a chris009. I should have checked my inbox earlier.
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Old 06-13-2008, 11:51 PM
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pam...maybe if your lips turned UP at the corners, they would think you were pretty, too!!! LOL
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FROM:dspecialone
DATE:06/13/2008 17:03:45
SUBJECTS:Hello Pretty

Hi my is Samuel by name, I'm called dspecialone which is my nickname.i live in London Uk,I am the only member in my family and was baptised just over 22 years ago.

I served a mission in the Australia Melbourne West.but now returned back to London to move onto my Business which is importation and exportation of cars to within and outside the country. well right now, i am really looking forward to a true and loving soul mate, and would really be astonished if you would be just the very right lady for me. you are good looking and have good characters and i really do respect the fact that you are a christain and that makes me more intrested in you. i would really love to know your opinion towards my feelings, till then,i would like to hang up here. hope to hear from you soon, bye for now....

Samuel

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LOL LOL

So, he thinks my bag of grits is pretty. Huh.


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Awww, you mean I'm not still bringin' in the guys with my passive feminine wiles?
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Hee hee.
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Hey, Jenamarie...maybe your baby kept you safe from these "Love" guys! LOL
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