“But, then, he told me he had lost his job, was laid off, and that he was in need.
It's a scam, don't send a cent, cease contact and report the scammer.
"William" is probably not even based in a Western country and is yet another Nigerian scammer trying to dupe innocent people off their money.
While most African singles looking for a date online are genuine, it cannot be denied that many online dating scams originate in African nations such as Nigeria, Ghana or Ivory Coast due to the low per capita income, high rates of unemployment, high rates of corruption and ineffective policing in these areas.
The money extracted from victims in North America, Europe and Australia translates to huge fortunes for the scammers who are willing to put weeks or months of work into getting a good payout. Many scammers are well educated and all are heartless so read on for common African online dating scams and protect yourself. You might be interacting with a man, say, "William Jones" from USA/ UK/ Australia/ Canada or some other Western country.
“But, with as many people as there are online, the Internet is ripe with people these scam men can sucker into their scheme.”Each year, thousands of men and women use the online chat forums and messaging apps to meet potential dates and perhaps, potential spouses.
Remember the golden rule - NEVER SEND MONEY TO ANYONE YOU MEET ONLINE.
The money extracted from victims in North America, Europe and Australia translates to enormous fortunes for the scammers who are eager to put weeks or months of work into getting a fine payout. Many scammers are fairly educated and are merciless, so to protect you from these scammers we are providing the Spam Checker Tool for your convenience.
The man Rhonda Meade fell in love with promised to elope with her to a tropical island paradise where they could be married along white beaches as the setting sun shimmered across vast, crystal-clear waters.
I’m seeking a serious relationship leading to marriage.
I am very decent God fearing lady and need and genuine man whom i can spend the rest of my life with. Any serious man seeking a woman email me through my inbox. I don’t want any jokers, please be professional on the way you go about things.
[email protected] Hi Guys an Sonia living in Ghana and working. I would like to meet single men who are serious minded, responsible, matured,trustworthy,warmhearted and kind to people.