Dating Scam

[Unregistered]

Dont fall for this guy: Andrew Rodgers Coldon ( which I am sure is an alias since he used a photo from a model posted on a hawaii dating site see http://www.romancescam.com/..look for photos of martin) He is using the handle andre4uall. Says he is working in Nigeria (Shell Oil company) in public relations. Supposedly born in the us but grew up in UK. Never Married, 6 feet blah blah blah...Gorgeous male is what is all added up to. Until he didnt have the money to come back to the US and ofcourse it became my problem....unfortuantely no amount of money was ever enough. Bottom line NEVER send someone you havent met money no matter the reason. Do not deposit anyones check, money order or use western union for anyone not in your family =). Simple. Thanks and Good Luck

[Slartibartfast]

Good advice, thank you.

Scumbags like him are all over the dating sites on the internet. If you come across one on a site you are a member of then you should report him or her to the site owners and ask for him/her to be booted from the site.

Typical signs are :-
They have not paid a registration fee.
They're an incredibly good looking male model. (stolen photographs)
Their interests and hobbies are too good to believe.
They're looking for "more than just a little friendship"
They're from the U.S. or U.K. but presently working for an oil company in Nigeria.
THEY ASK YOU FOR MONEY for some strange reason, or to cash them a check/cheque

www.internet-love-scams.org deals with these type of scammers in much more detail and gives comprehensive advice on the general topic of "love scammers"

Getting involved with one of these people can do more than damage just your wallet!

[John Fairheart]

Moved from the 419 Email Formats forum to here as it is more relevant. Thanks for posting!