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Would you fall for a romance scam artist?

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Mojitowithelfreako · 31/03/2024 22:18

They just seem so ridiculous (the men).
The Tinder Swindler, Dirty John, Bad Surgeon, the guy from Bad Vegan... why do they succeed?
I feel like I would see through it, especially when they bring up the 'CIA' stuff. These women don't seem stupid. Do they never sit back and think 'that doesn't add up' or speak to their friends who say 'that's bullshit'. I just don't get it.
Maybe they are super charming but I think they go too far with their lies. As soon as anyone said 'it's top secret' then I would immediately think what a dick head.
Do you think they try several women before they succeed or can they tell which women want to believe, or are vulnerable?
Or could any of us get drawn in?

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LauderSyme · 31/03/2024 22:29

I don't think so because I'm a sceptical, cynical, paranoid pessimist! On the flip side this means never giving anyone a chance...

MuffinsAreJustCakesAtBreakfast · 31/03/2024 22:29

It depends on what your weak spot is. And we all have one...

Easy for me to say I would not have got fooled by the tinder swindler because I don't care for the "luxe" insta lifestyle.

Mojitowithelfreako · 31/03/2024 22:28

@MugLove well I'm skint so not sure they'd try it on in the first place. If they were trying to scam a student single mum of two, they've really got issues!

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MugLove · 31/03/2024 22:26

No I’m far too mean 😂

leftkneeonbackwards · 31/03/2024 22:25

no I wouldn't

Ratfan24 · 31/03/2024 22:24

I like to think I wouldn't but one of the things people who teach you about fraud say is not to just assume you are too clever to get scammed, but to have good safeguards in place.

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