Read this shocking story of online romance fraud in today’s @thesundaytimes
- just one of the unbelievable scams we uncover in our new series #forloveormoney. Tomorrow, #BBC1, 09.15amhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/for-love-or-money-dating-website-fake-takes-boyfriend-for-25-000-8bggtwdsv …
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Come on, I appreciate your stance on not judging anyone and I feel sorry for those who’ve been conned. I just find it hard to understand how you can be duped into handing over thousands to someone you’ve never met. Different if they’ve been on a few dates.
1/ Unless it’s happened to you it’s hard to explain and understand the process you go through. These professional fraudsters use the same behaviour as narcissists, a proven technique to manipulate. Ours did the same almost but money wasn’t his motivation.
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I’m honestly not having a go. Like you say, it’s probably hard to understand unless you’re a victim
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Please I just ask when you read stories like this to not jump to the conclusion that people are stupid. It’s not the case.
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Anyone who lacks self esteem or is vulnerable in anyway is easy prey for these individuals. Past experiences may protect you or work against you. They groom you to ascertain what these experiences are. You don’t know it’s happening.
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