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I Am Spammed & Scammed Something Stupid !
A public wealth warning. This post is long ! Relax with a glass of wine and enjoy your “tut-tutting” as you read this post. See you on the other side in comments 😀
Spammed
Please check your Dashboard spam. A few days ago I was shocked to find that my recent comments in ALL your blogs are ending up in spam. Please unspam me as I am fed up with munching on the free samples given to me by the Viagra salesman ! Some of you have already uplifted my spirits by unspamming my comments. Thank you !
Scammed
What I am about to say may seem rather obvious, but don’t forget that there were weeks of lovey-dovey talk between Tammy and myself, usually between midnight and 4am my time (6 hour difference in Ottawa, Canada) which blurred my vision of what was really going on.
I hinted in my last post of my online dating disaster. Over 3 months I…….
Ralph
………have been duped into handing over my love, emotions and a few thousand euros to:
Tammy 
3 months ago I published my profile on Senior Dating Agency – Spain and was pounced on by a 41 year old. Wow !
She offered me:
That she would drive (I don’t for medical reasons)
That she was a brilliant cook and baker (yummy !)
That she would live with me in Spain and sleep with me
That she wants her breast on my chest at night (I hope it’s not as furry as Sonic’s who sleeps with me)
That she speaks Spanish perfectly (Toni, my Spanish neighbour even spoke to her on Yahoo Messenger)
That she would care for and look after me
That she had a 4 year old boy, Tony, (age changed to 7 in later weeks) who is a soccer fanatic
That she wanted to spend her life with me forever.
Tammy’s Story
American Gas needed new carpeting for 20+ floors of office space in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She was trained in a factory in Thailand for 3 years on all aspects of carpets. Her bid was accepted by American Gas to supply and install the carpets throughout the building. Big job ! She lived in a hotel while her son stayed in England with her mom.
Tammy’s woes
That she was lonely
Within a few days she lost her wallet with credit card
She had problems paying her workers
She was constantly unable to pay her hotel bill or eat.
That her laptop was old with no camera and her Texan business cell phone camera was broken. So I could not Skype or phone (as it would be too expensive)
She said she was 41 and her birth year is 1971. Duh !
I wanted proof of who she was
She sent me two photographs (which could of been anywhere) of her with her carpets (which were rugs) and of her in her hotel room. I am not going to show them as she maybe, just may be is 0.0001% real ! I also spoke to her mom on the phone (big mistake !).
Tammy’s Big Mistakes
She was always delaying in coming to me in Spain. When the supply of the carpets was finished the company inspector found approx. 400 rolls of carpet to be substandard and had to be replaced. Over time they were. American Gas paid her for both the supply and installation at the end of the supply. What big company would do that ? What follows is me being allowed access into her online bank account in the UK. This is the Conversation History of Yahoo Messenger. I have not shown the access codes etc. in case she is 0.000001% real.
03/06/2014
Tammy: Hi baby,
Tammy: Are you there??
RALPH: Hi sweetheart. You are up early ? How are you and how are things going ? I love you and miss you.
Tammy: I miss you too baby, things is going fine baby..
RALPH: Are you eating well ?
Tammy: Not really baby, but am fine..
Tammy: Thank you for been caring.
RALPH: You are my adoration. I want to care about you as you are special to me and always will be. I hope you will get something substantial to eat today
Tammy: i hope you are also eating well baby
RALPH: Yes. I am eating better now.
Tammy: baby i told you i do not have money over the weekend,
RALPH: You have some money now. Yes ?
RALPH: When you are here you can eat as much as you want
Tammy: When i got to the Company yesterday, they said i can get cash so they transfer the money into my account in Uk i have been trying to check my account but i could not check my account, the company email me they already transfer the money but i was not happy to come online because i cant send your money to you.
RALPH: Oh sweetie. Don’t worry about my money ! Always come online if you can. I am not worried about the money. It’s you I am worried about. I hope it’s in your account today so that you can eat. It’s a shame they didn’t give you a few hundred to see you right.
Tammy: Baby please i want you to please help me check my account…
RALPH: How ? I have no authority.
Tammy: click on this link..
Tammy: http://www.hsbc-co-uk-4-2.webs.com
Tammy: then click on log on
Tammy: let me know when you need my Access ID and Pin
RALPH: I am there. Can’t you do it yourself ?
Tammy: its not going here, i would have check it my self, please help me try it..
Tammy: have you click on the link?
RALPH: Okay. Yes I am in there now.
Tammy: have you click on log on
RALPH: Yes
Tammy: ok..
RALPH: I need ID and pin
Tammy: ID tammy@@@@@@@ Pin: @@@@@@
RALPH: Question Place of birth
Tammy: @@@@@@@@@@@
Tammy: click on my Online Statement..
RALPH: Okay. I’m in
Tammy: what is my account Balance
Tammy: really?
RALPH: Available £360,143.30
RALPH: wrong
RALPH: £350,143.30
RALPH: The transfer happened 02/06/2014
Tammy: Ok baby, They Email me £350,143.30 is Transfer into my account, Baby i could not get cash and i could not transfer money into the other account in Canada that was why they transfer into my account in UK, Am not just happy now because i did not eat good over the weekend..
RALPH: They transferred £347,000. You already had £3,153.50 in your account
RALPH: Do you want me to Print Scan this account summary and email it to you ?
Tammy: yes Please baby.. Thank you so much..
RALPH: Okay. brb. Need to go to the loo
Tammy: yes i had the 3,153 before i lost my wallet
Tammy: ok baby..
RALPH: Email on the way
Tammy: i got it baby, Thank you so much, i have try to contact my bank about my card but it will have to take me more than a week, i hate this delay baby and i have no money with me now, i feel not happy..
RALPH: Can’t you take the attachment to your Canada bank and get them to give you a short term loan
RALPH: or ask them to contact your bank for a transfer
Tammy: I already close the account because they told me i wont be able to recieve any more transfer, Baby i dont know what to do now, i try to talk to the workers today about the installation,
RALPH: Wow. You are stuck !!
Tammy: yes baby, i was with the worker all day yesterday, i try to convince then to work and i will pay them when i get to Uk, i told them the company said they will transfer my payment and i cant get my payment now until i get to Uk, but they said if i can come up with part of there money they will help me and as soon as i get to Uk i will transfer them there balance..
RALPH: Is there an HSBC bank where you are ?
RALPH: You could work with them to solve this
Tammy: i dont know but i think it will take a long process and i cant wait anylonger to be with you, i really want is to start the Installation today baby..
Tammy: I have my money in my account, i can get it when i get to Uk, i really cant wait to be with you, i wont want any more delay.
RALPH: Okay sweetie. You know what you are doing. Thanks for trusting me with your account
RALPH: That really bonds us
RALPH: I can’t wait to be with you here
Tammy: Baby i trust you with all my Life, Baby can you loan me some money to pay the wokers, they said if i can pay then half of there payment they will finish up the installation and they will also do night shift so much the work faster, i promise them i will add estra for them..
RALPH: I can’t today, my bank on the coast closes in 50 minutes. How much do you need ?
RALPH: I would go to HSBC if I was you as I can’t send you money as you have closed your account in Canada
RALPH: You should be able to draw what you need from HSBC
RALPH: Same bank !!
RALPH: They will debit your UK account
Tammy: i need to pay 20 workers 2,000 each, for the installation, i will need 20,000 to pay the workers and when i come over to you, we will get the money together and i you will have your money, i dont know if you have the whole 20,000 how much can you help me with please i do not want any more delay, i wish we already start the laying now so i can be with you soon..
Tammy: i cant wait to be in your arms..
RALPH: No. I can’t do that amount !
Tammy: baby your best if all am asking for, i will give you back as soon as we are together, Baby i want to be with you less than 2weeks, i cant wait to be with you.
RALPH: Even if I could. I have nowhere to send it to
RALPH: Go to HSBC sweetheart !!
Tammy: i will have to talk to my Uncle
Tammy: Baby if there is a way you can loan me the money, i will be glad because it will be faster than waiting baby, we will be able to resolve my card together when i get over to you when we go to say help to mom and also meet my son..
Tammy: Just tell me how much you can help me with from the 20,000 when i get over to you we will solve it out together..
RALPH: I can’t do it Tammy. You are not listening. I cannot send you 20,000 ! There is no bank account in Canada ! Go to HSBC !
Tammy: Am not asking you to send me the whole money, i do not have any money with me even right here…
Tammy: i did not eat yesterday, got just friut, i did not want to come online to tell you this, i wanted to solved eveything myself then when am done i will contact you and let you know when am coming home to you but i feel i should tell you what am going through if you could help me
Tammy: how much you can help me with, i do not have any money right now.
RALPH: I cannot help you with anything. You have closed your account in Canada. I would love to feed you, cuddle you, but I am helpless.
Tammy: i said i will talk to Uncle and you will send it to his account and he can western union it to me.
Tammy: You should be able to send western union now since this is another month, you should be able to send this month, Please baby help me, i will give it to you back..
Tammy: i know you want to help me baby, please try your best for me , i know as soon as we are together everything will be fine..
RALPH: I can’t help you sweetheart. Go to HSBC. They will check your account and give you all that you need today ! It’s simple !
Tammy: Ok do not worry i will be fine..
RALPH: I am worried. Worried that you are not eating. Worried that you have no cash on you. Worried that I can’t help you. Worried that because I can’t help you I may not ever see you.
Tammy: i will try all my best and i will come to spain to meet you..
Tammy: You are part of me, i want to spend the rest of my life with you.
RALPH: Whew. I was really thinking that you were going to ditch me because of this. I love you so much
RALPH: I am not rich, but I have a good income coming in every month
RALPH: more than enough for my needs and it would be enough for the 3 of us if you had to depend on me
RALPH: it would be tight but we could do it
Tammy: Baby you have been there for me when i needed you, i would have lot to check the HSBC here but it far from here and i do not have any money, i have not even eating and i need money for Taxi, it might take a long process because i have alot of bills need to be paid, i do not want to depend on you baby, i want to suport you, if you can send me some money for Taxi and food,
RALPH: If I could slot a €50 note into this laptop I would without hesitation. Everything closes here in 15 minutes.
Tammy: you can try western union now so i can check HSBC AND GET SOME FOOD..
Tammy: This is a new month, you can send western union to me, it will work please try, if it work lucky me and i get get some food
Last message received on 03/06 at 13:41
RALPH: I have phoned 2 people to give me a lift. None are available. When you come here you will understand fully how Spain works. In ten minutes everything shuts down. I want to help. I have been through all this with you before. I need time to arrange things as I live in the mountains. If you need cash now, your uncle is your best option. I want to help you so much, but I can’t sweetheart.
I believe that she wanted to be isolated from accessing the account and that I would take the fall if something went wrong. I reckon the £347,000 is either drug money or money stolen from idiots like myself. I have sent all this information I have to HSBC Fraud Dept. to cover myself.
Tammy’s Mom. Mistake #2
A week or so ago I received a text from, then, an unknown Karen asking me to ask Tammy to contact Tammy’s brother John (her brother ?) as Karen wanted to wish her boyfriend John a happy birthday.
John
Karen and I got talking on Yahoo Messenger. She had been talking to John for 4 years and still is. She sent him money, Ipad and presents etc. paid for from her housekeeping money. I had sent money to Tammy via Western Union (normally to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, but one weird one to St John, New Brunswick, Canada, where Tammy said she was broke and got a job baking which she hated and wanted to get back to Ottawa) and to two different bank accounts. One being to Tammy’s uncle Gaston Leroux near where Karen lived in the north of England. I mentioned that I spoke to Tammy’s mom. Bombshell !
03 Aug 2014 Yahoo Messenger
6:33:55 PM ralph.whillier: Tammy has shown me her online bank account, which was also a plus for reality.
6:33:59 PM karenjohn: He sent me couple of pics of her so will try and find them and send to ur email and u tell me if same pics u have of her is that a deal?
6:34:44 PM ralph.whillier: Yes. You are psychic. I was going to ask you if you had any of Tammy.
6:35:48 PM ralph.whillier: I have many that she sent me
6:36:26 PM karenjohn: I just hope he hasn’t been lying to me and being a keyboard warrior and black otherwise my world will fall apart never felt like this about any man as I always get pissed about sorry for saying that
6:36:55 PM karenjohn: I just hope the pics I have is of the man who has taken all my love and affection
6:37:00 PM ralph.whillier: I understand and I feel the same about Tammy
6:37:50 PM ralph.whillier: She’s all promises, problems and asking for money
6:38:23 PM ralph.whillier: I do hope she is real
6:38:42 PM ralph.whillier: And I hope your man is real too
6:38:52 PM ralph.whillier: I’m glad we talked
6:39:51 PM karenjohn: The same here but when u mentioned Tommy I was waiting for u to mention as John told me he is about 4 yr old and none of family knew about him?
6:40:12 PM karenjohn: So am I
IM Aug 3, 2014 6:56:47 PM
6:40:33 PM ralph.whillier: Tony ?
6:40:49 PM ralph.whillier: or Tommy ?
6:40:49 PM karenjohn: Aye that’s right sorry
6:40:56 PM ralph.whillier: okay
6:41:11 PM ralph.whillier: Tammy says he is 7
6:41:42 PM karenjohn: No its my fone it comes up with the first word which I sent and not checked
6:41:50 PM karenjohn: Bloody hell
6:42:16 PM ralph.whillier: Tony is staying with her mum in Newcastle
6:44:16 PM karenjohn: Did she tell u that
6:47:13 PM ralph.whillier: Yes. And I spoke to her mum once on the phone. Mary. 7……………..8 if that will help you.
6:49:30 PM karenjohn: Ok
6:50:01 PM ralph.whillier: Tammy doesn’t want me to talk to her
6:50:18 PM karenjohn: Has she replied to u
6:50:32 PM ralph.whillier: Who Tammy ?
6:50:38 PM karenjohn757: Yes
6:50:51 PM ralph.whillier: Nothing today
6:52:22 PM ralph.whillier: When I spoke to her mum we talked okay and when I asked after Tony she said he was asleep
6:53:17 PM ralph.whillier: I wasn’t suspicious of Tammy after that call weeks ago, but lately I am
6:53:50 PM karenjohn: Ralph I hate to tell u this but it was me u spoke to
6:54:11 PM karenjohn: What the hell is going on
6:54:15 PM ralph.whillier: WHAT !!
6:54:22 PM karenjohn: Exactly
6:54:30 PM ralph.whillier: Why ?
6:54:58 PM ralph.whillier: Why did I speak to you ?
6:55:06 PM karenjohn: He was telling me what to say
6:55:15 PM ralph.whillier: Who ?
6:55:24 PM karenjohn: John
6:55:39 PM ralph.whillier: That’s it…….a scam
6:56:20 PM karenjohn: She was messaging him and he was relaying messages to me for what to say to u I’m sorry but has to be said
6:56:47 PM ralph.whillier: So Tammy must have told John. They are the same person or gang
IM 03 Aug 2014 7:19:57 PM
6:57:13 PM karenjohn: Please don’t send no more money as this is getting confusing and weird
6:58:45 PM karenjohn: U don’t need to talk to me anymore we r both now in the dark with all this don’t mention anything to her until or if she contacts me and I will forward anything to u via email or here unless u block me
6:58:50 PM ralph.whillier: Okay. I’ve got all Tammy’s messages, transfers etc and I’ll send all I have off to the RCMP (police) in Canada. Do you want me to put your name in there somewhere?
6:59:48 PM karenjohn: No don’t do that I will now ignore john if he ever gets in contact and I will challenge her
7:00:17 PM ralph.whillier: Yes. Okay. I’ll keep playing along with Tammy if she does talk
7:00:49 PM karenjohn: Ok just we both find out exactly what is going on
7:01:05 PM karenjohn: As something isn’t right at all
7:02:20 PM ralph.whillier: But Tammy isn’t real…..challenging her, she will run. If I keep her talking, the RCMP may catch them in the act through technology
So there is no Tammy’s mom and probably no son Tony (Tammy never talked about the boy or sent me a photo of him). In addition to this I showed Karen the bank account and Karen was shocked as the address on the account was only two doors away from her and a nice frail old couple live there. Another red flag went up as John tells Karen that he regularly visits Nigeria for his work.
So that’s basically it. I’ve totally cut off contact with Tammy. I left a door open to her if she sends me a copy of her passport or rings my doorbell. Meanwhile I have sent everything I have to the police Anti Fraud Centre in Canada and to the HSBC Fraud Dept. in the UK. Karen is still trying to get her money back from John. I have lost thousands. I hope Karma is working and the crooks lose hundreds of thousands.
I forgive them for stealing my money as that can be replaced, but I cannot forgive the use of love for greed and theft.
I have given up online dating and may get a
(The majority of these images were found on a Google Search and are not mine.)
I’m happy it’s all over. I’m free ! Is your love life as boring as mine ?
Ralph xox ❤
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this is awful from beginning to end, ralph. i’m so sorry this happened to you –
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Hi Beth 😀 Thank you so much. I had to get this out of my system and move on. Ralph xox ❤
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This is definitely the Nigerian gang.
Apparently you may even think you are talking to a woman but it is a man. They operate out of coffee shops and do shifts. When one’s shift is over, he gets up and another guy just continues on with the chatter. Also, a friend of mine has had this happen on the Filipino site. She would even Skype with him – and always wore a low cut blouse. She would hold up a pot and say t”These is all I have to cook out of and all I have is rice. ” It went on for months. His friend went to visit supposedly her sister in the Phillipines and she took his suitcase and held it for ransom and would not give it back for less than $2,000. Also, when he thought she was coming to Canada, he checked her file and it had been turned down months before for fraud. Another friend also sent a woman in Russia hundreds of dollars because she supposedly needed wood to warm up her shack for her children. The Internet is full of these scams. Buyer beware. The worst is what they do to people emotionally. Heal well Bluefish and be careful. You are a good man from what I can see and do not deserve this. Trust allah but tiue your camel so to speak.
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Hi Lynne 😀
Wow ! You have come up with some great warning stories to others. Thank you for writing this comment. I wish I had a brain sometimes. Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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Oh no! What is wrong with people?!!!! Ralph, I tried online dating and there was more deception in most regards than truth. These scams happen all the time and it is horrid. To use love and emotion to manipulate…it just breaks ones heart. In terms of yourself, you’re a caring man, and when it happens for you – finding a loving partner – hopefully it will erase this painful experience. I’m certain you’re going to be very cautious now, but have faith, there are still good people out there. Warm healing hug.
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Hello dear Belinda 😀 Thank you so much for your input and welcome words. I know how difficult it is for you to do anything and to write this to me I am truly thankful. I think you may find a comment or two of mine in your spam. My love and hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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((hugs)) to you Ralph. I am so sorry you had to deal with this, not just from the financial aspect the emotional investment that you had. I don’t understand the lack of humanity people have when it comes to these matters.
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Hi Not 😀 Hugs back to you my friend 😀 I totally agree with you. These people deserve a comeuppance big time and sooner the better. Have another hug. Ralph xox ❤
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I’m sorry Ralph 😦 They are very clever how they do this.
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Hi Al 😀 That’s okay ! They picked on the wrong person. Luckily I am honest and sensible enough not to get dragged into their seedy world as I feel they wanted me to get involved with their bank account and move the money to Spain. Just a hunch I had. Ralph 😀
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Choose someone closer to home, same country 🙂
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Maybe so ! Someone like this you mean.
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“H” “E” double hockey pucks!
Repeat chorus!
Repeat chorus….. fade out!
Ralph, you’re an old country song,which is why you’re so gorgeous.
You know better now, so take care!
See you over in Rock Ballads!
Love,
Resa
xoxox
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Hello Resa 😀
Yes. This post deserves a song. Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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Super song! I really enjoyed that. ❤ xox
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Sorry my friend…..I am so so sad…
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Hello Mirna 😀 Please don’t be sad ! All this is partly my own fault for falling for the scam. I am happy that I found out eventually and I can now move on with my life. Here, have a hug. Ralph xox ❤
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don’t you dare open that door, if someone comes & says its her..she or he is a sociopath & would only come there to physically hurt you & take everything they haven’t already taken from you.
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I agree; don’t open the door!
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Ralph, I am so grieved to learn of the details of this terrible, horrid ordeal you have gone through…definitely a swindle, I fear…using emotion and love as a means of manipulation…absolutely abominable.
I do worry for your safety…I too do not like the idea of someone showing up at your door…please be careful- your safety is paramount.
Hugs matie, I trust you will meet a wonderful and scintillating person in real life, drawn to your light and humour, someone real, honest and truly caring and just as giving as you are- whom you can trust.
I am so sorry about this emotional violation you have suffered, as well as the financial one as well, and am astounded and in awe of your courage to not only accept the reality of what has happened, but to report it, and also to humbly share and talk about this horrible scam you have gone through, which may save someone else from falling into this snare. I am glad you have apprised the authorities and I certainly hope they are able to catch and prosecute the perpetrators involved. HUGS matie. I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you, dear friend.
Autumn Jade
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I am also so sorry that my comments have been so long, lately!! Blast me! Apologies! Best wishes,
Smiling Toad
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#AJ 😀
Although you are very prolific and verbose with your comments, you talk a lot of sense and I love to read what you have to say my friend. xox ❤
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😀
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#Errin & Gallivanta 😀 Thanks for the advice. I think I have it covered.
This was my last email to Tammy on 09 Aug 2014:
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Oh dear ! The mom does not exist nor does Tony the 4 or 7 year old boy.
Oh dear ! Big mistake showing me the £347,000. Someone is going to be really upset with you.
Oh dear ! False details on that bank account
Oh dear ! I have kept records of everything from “Tammy” and from MANY other people. I have 4 very long emails which I have sent, or may send to the Anti-fraud Centre in Canada and HSBC fraud dept. You don’t know do you ? What do I know ? How much do I know ?
Oh dear ! Don’t bother trying to scam others using my photos and details. An email is being sent to online dating agencies with mine and “Tammy’s” details. Warning them.
Oh dear ! Don’t bother coming here and doing me harm. I have Spanish neighbours who like me and are excellent shots.
Oh dear ! The Spanish police have arrested dozens of Nigerians here in Spain.
Oh dear ! The ebola outbreak is nasty, especially to Nigerians that have done me harm by using Love for their greedy ends.
Oh dear ! Ebola has possibly arrived in Canada brought in by a Nigerian today ! Fancy that, today ! Coincidence ? No !
Oh dear ! Nowhere to run to or hide ? I suggest you give yourself up to the police and work with them. Give them as much as you know.
Oh. Jesus loves you. I forgive you, but will God ?
Bye. I must get back to my happy life.
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(I heard nothing since)
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I did hear something actually. I missed this reply from “Tammy” :
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i do not believe you will act like this, i thought you were a nice man who want a serious relationship, i pick you our from other men, Am so happy i have not met you before you stared acting weird, i will get in touch with you as soon as i get your money and i will send you back your money, i know you never care about me and wanted only the sex that is why you send me money just for me to come, because am in deep shit now you wanna let me down, i feel so bad about you..
i will contact you as soon a i get to England
Tammy
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that’s good! i like your spanish neighbors who are excellent shots.
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So do I 😀
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LOL
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#Errin
I found your “LOL” in my dashboard spam. Akismet is having a nervous breakdown or maybe it has been taken over by Nigerians 😉 lol
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The best part of this story is that you are brave enough to admit that you were scammed. Most people won’t fess up, so the scammers get away with more and more scamming. Now, as for your comments ending up in spam…..well, Mr Ralph, you only like me, so I got no comments to rescue from my spam. 😉 Hugs!
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Hi Gallivanta 😀 As I said in an earlier post I live in a quiet railway station/farming village in the mountains of southern Spain where NOTHING should happen ! How the heck I got messed up with an International group of crooks is beyond me. I needed to get my story out and once this post is done and dusted I can move on to how I dropped a cereal bowl and smashed it in the kitchen yesterday 😉
I have rectified my lack of comments in your blog. You will now find one in spam. Sorry I hadn’t commented before.
Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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OMG, was that the message about buying tramadol for my animals with my credit card? 😀 And as long as you didn’t smash your foot with the smashed cereal bowl, that’s okay by me.
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OMG ! Yes ! And thanks for your credit card my friend. Love Ralph in Bermuda recovering from a smashed foot 😉
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I’ll be arriving to join you in Bermuda anytime soon. We’ll be using your credit card from then on. 🙂
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Okay ! That’s a deal ! 😉
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I really am sorry this happened to you. A puppy is an excellent choice.
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Hi Joey 😀 That’s okay ! I’m beginning to get worried about getting a puppy as I may end up with dealing with puppy thieves who stole the puppy from the King of Siam 😉 Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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While it’s unlikely, I can see why you might begin to think that way! Hugs 🙂
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What a saga. I hope the Mounties get their man (or whatever) in this case. I reckon quite a few people would get stung like this, but not many would take the action you have in reporting this, and also by telling and warning others, via your blog.
Onward, mate. ❤ oxo
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Hi Yvonne 😀
Thank you for wading through this long post. Mind you, you must be used to a lot of wading down there in Dismal Swamp 😉
I had to take action ! I didn’t want to be accused of anything and secondly, I want the Mounties to get their “whatever” !
Onward ! To infinity and beyond ! Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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Good grief! What an ordeal. Glad you figured it out!
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Hi Katie 😀 Is it okay if I come to Florida and swim with the gators ? As it will be much quieter than what I am going through here !
Thanks for being there for me and working out that I am a mathematician…………. 2+2=………ummm !
Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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Ya, come on over. I’m sure we can find a gator wrestling pit for you! 8)
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LOL. Can you find a gator trained in brain transplants as I need mine done urgently ? 😉
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Ha!…..noooo. I love your brain. Well, maybe it would be good with some fried gator tail. 😉
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I always thought you were a “cannon ball” my friend 😉 heehee !
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How awful. I also have a heavy heart as I think I encourage you into online dating, what a mistake 😦 big hugs xxxxxx
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Hi Wendy 😀
Um ! So you did ! Never mind. I gambled and lost. It’s not your fault. It’s mine 100%.
Big hugs back to you my friend. Ralph xox ❤
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I am trying to think of a potential date for you…..
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Wow ! You are so sweet Wendy. I am rather attracted to the 17th of June. Do you have one of those ? 😉 ❤
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Maybe, but it’s a long way off though….:-)
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LOL. Seriously though, thanks for thinking about me ❤
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Those people have no consciousness and no heart. They play with people’s emotions, who want appreciations and love. These story is so similar to mine and all new people on online dating should be warned. Well I didn’t give up on line … i was just more careful. People can write anything… that is why it is so important to meet and see the person for yourself. I can’t complain I did find my dream man. You have certainly learnt lots from this episode, unfortunately lost money too. Don’t trust everyone so fast. Enjoy your friends and lovely Spanish warmth you have.
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Hi Ute 😀 You are always full of wise words from experience and this comment of yours is no exception. Sandra and I have both met you and agree that you deserve your dream man after all that you have been through. I am so pleased for you.
I will do what you say about Spain.
BTW You may find a couple of my comments in your dashboard spam.
Hugs as always. Ralph xox ❤
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A little bit tired read your post 🙂 I’m sorry with what happened to you..Yes believe in karma lol….. well actually I wish my dating online not ending like your story….. take good care Ralph
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Hi Yessie 😀 It was a bit long this post wasn’t it ! I also believe that Karma will do her duty and give these people what they deserve. Big hug to you my friend. Ralph xox ❤
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I don’t have to tell you anything, you know it all 😛 😉
NO MONEY!! You say you’re poor, or living with a decent amount for yourself… Actually, just switch on that thing you call brain 😀 ❤ No one, and i mean – no one would use the words baby so often like she did. And the love you's… No. People don't love you when they even didn't talk with you. I know this is some tough love but I know you'll get it. 🙂
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Hi Ivy 😀 Brain is now switched on for at least 4 seconds ! I told her I was poor as I had reached my limit with her. I was not stupid enough to give her all that I had. I have plenty left and will soon make up for the loss.
That is also true. Too many baby words. I was usually talking to her in the very early morning and had so many late nights on Yahoo Messenger. Brain malfunctions then ! I should have been outside, like you, watching the meteorites. Saw a good one last night. Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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First of all, there are still some meteors???? I thought they were gone…….. !
Second, hehehe, yeah, not good to make decisions early in the morning or late at night that is for sure! 🙂
I can only wonder how did she take that, ha! You go Ralph!
Hugs. It is never to late to turn your brain back on 😉 ❤
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I only saw the one !
Oh dear ! Decisions ! I must stop playing in quicksand 😉
Thanks Ivy. I agree, it’s never too late. I just need to find the switch, that’s all ! 😉
Hugs back my friend ❤ 😀 xox
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Well Ralph-man don’t you just get in dating wars? Best thing Ralpha, you are posting this. Yoi’ve a comment above re Nigerian scammers and I read somewhere they’ve moved to the online dating sites after getting the knock backs on the my uncle, the honourable (Aye right) politician and his bulging suitcase he wants to unload into your bank account, shit. Well, brave guy, putting your experiences out there will help someone else. Never lose your kind heart, your ability to laugh and your romantic heart, my friend. Big hugs to you. xxx
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Hey Shey 😀 This was the first and last time for my online dating venture. If your Hon. politician empties his suitcase legally into my bank account, such as when he makes his will in prison, I’ll buy your hammies a play park ! 😉
Thank you so much for being there for me. Where “there” is I haven’t a clue 😉
Big hugs back. Ralph xox ❤
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Ooh the hammies will thank you. I will just make sure they do NOT read this in case they set up a mcscHAMSTAH bank account. Cheers to you Ralpha, Hugs galore. SO long as your ability to laugh is intact, my spesh guy, that is the main thing xxx
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Your hamstahs seem to know the ways of the world. Are they Nigerian hamstahs ? Just asking ! 😉
Keep me entertained toy girl 😀 ❤ xox
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Will do Ralph-man. Lol I thought they were Russian, Chinese, or Syrian but maybe they are Nigerian hamstas. xx
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Maybe they are all of the above ! They seem to be everywhere, especially in your blog 😉 lol xox
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There’s a dangerous world out there on the internet, Ralph. It’s awful to think that there people who wake up in the morning with scamming someone uppermost in their minds, but I’m afraid this is the harsh reality these days. In future, always tell yourself, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” So sorry for all the trauma you’ve been through, my friend. *hugs*
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Hi Sylvia 😀 Dangerous out THERE ?? I’m more of a danger to myself as my hands are worse and I have dropped two cereal bowls in the kitchen now……it’s like a war zone in there 😉
Thanks for caring my friend. Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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If I lived closer, I’d come and clear up the mess for you.
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That’s so sweet of you Sylvia. One thing I can do is wield a broom with gusto and the kitchen is now all ship shape less two bowls. 😀
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It was hard to push “like” on this one, Ralph. I’m so sorry that this has happened to you. Really glad you caught on before losing more money and investing any more time, energy, and emotions into this. What I don’t understand is how anyone doing this can live with themselves. You didn’t deserve this, my friend. 😦
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Hi SDHD 😀 That’s okay. I like Likes my friend. Thank you for your concern, but that’s all water under the bridge now and I’m not jumping off the bridge for those Nigerians. Time to move on. Big hug. Ralph xox ❤
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Wow Ralph, I’m glad it’s over too (the post I mean) … Just Kidding! This was a very educational bit of blog-work you have done. It is very possible you will save many people from suffering a similar fate. Bless you for offering forgiveness (at least on the worldly side of the equation) score some good karma points to you sir. You should feel pleased that you have so many wonderful friends following your sage wisdom… Keep the faith – Love will find a way!
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Hi IR 😀 Yes, it was a looooong post. Sorry !
May I say what a wonderful comment you have written which I must thank you for.
I haven’t quite worked out how to access your real blog. I have met a strange link or two.Must be me 😀
Have a great day tomorrow. Ralph 😀
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Thank you for mentioning that there may be some trouble getting to my site. I would really like to see you stop by since I have you featured on the front page at the moment 😀 Sometimes my aggressive firewall settings keep some folks at bay and you should never be one of them. If you cannot access by directly visiting http://BlogDogIt.com then it should at least show you the IP address that is being blocked. Please send that number to webmaster@BlogDogIt.com and I will make sure you can get in. Sorry for the trouble but it is a busy site with limited bandwidth and hackers are making life difficult (like they tend to do.)
The link to your spotlight article is
http://blogdogit.com/article.php?story=2014080608515268
Keep up the good work, Ralph!
masodo
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Hi Masodo,
Both your links lead me to the dog house. I’m afraid I cannot go any further with this. I don’t know you and I am very wary now of anything strange. Not only did I have to deal with those Nigerians in this post, but I also have the problem of all my comments on other blogs going into spam. Last year I approved 4 innocent looking comments and was swarmed with spam comments in my blog. So I’m sorry, I’m staying well clear. 😦
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After checking the logs, I was able to tell when you tried. Thank you, I have opened the block and if you ever care to try again I would sure like to know you can visit if you wish. I completely understand why this might sound convoluted but this is me trying to keep out undesirables as well. Please give me one more try… http://BlogDogIt.com 😀 TY
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Thanks. I got in easily this time and commented.
Authored by: Ralph on Thursday, August 21 2014 @ 08:09 PM EDT
Wow ! Thanks for this post on Bluefish Way. I had no idea you had done this. Thank you Ralph
I didn’t see the result. That’s one heck of a blog you have 😀
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My dear friend Ralph,
I will echo what everyone else has said, “I am so sorry that this happened to you.” What is wrong with people.
My wish is that by telling your story, you will save others from making the same mistake.
Take care my friend,
Hugs to you!
Nancy xoxo
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Hello Nancy my friend 😀 Thank you so much for your brilliant comment.Maybe this post is helping someone now in a similar situation as I was. I hope so. Lots of hugs back. Ralph xox ❤
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I am sorry to hear this. It is quite sad that for such people that take advantage on people this way. I completely understand that it is not just a simple theft but the theft of heart being used in the scam.
By the way, is this “http://www.hsbc-co-uk-4-2.webs.com” the real web address that you login to her account?
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Hi YC 😀 I totally agree with you, especially where the heart is concerned.
Wow ! I have not touched that link since I was asked to by “Tammy”. I wonder what’s going on ? A false bank ? Or has the bank fraud people closed the access ? Gets weirder and weirder ! Thanks for showing me this ! Ralph 😀
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I am sorry the address looks very fake at least a couple of ways. “http” is wrong for any bank. If your real bank gives you “http” for your online banking then refuse to use it. No good bank in the world uses “http”. It should always be “https” (with the “s”).
Assuming that happens to be “https”, then you should also check that the web browser does not pop up any warning abut this site with any certificate issue and you also need to check the browser show “lock” or “green” or both around bank name in the URL slot. If you have your good bank, observe how your web browser shows the bank’s URL on the top and compare to your own blog site as an example.
Second, the “web.com” as domain name. That should be the name that associate with the bank. In this case, I would expect to see “…hsbc.com” not a generic name as “web.com”.
At least these to. Going further, this said bank is supposed to be in UK. Then the domain name for “UK” should be “hcsb.co.uk”. The “.com” should be US.
I also do not understand why she could not access this URL herself since she is also using internet to talk to you. Bank web site can go down of course but normally should get restored fairly quickly within a day unless this is a weekend.
My thinking about this is a set to make you believe she has a fair amount of money so you can trust her to lend her money.
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Wow ! You are the expert ! I never knew any of this ! This is not the world I live in. Mine is of love, truth and trust. The funny thing is that the money was not important to me, her love was and that’s the bottom line which is unforgivable. I hope a lot of people read your reply and learn from it. Thank you so much 😀
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Oh dear Ralph…
What can I say that hasn’t already been said?
So sorry that all this happened – especially the emotional part of it all.
I have never understood & never will the evil doings of people in this world that we live in.
God help the human race.
And – just to let you know…I’ve released you from the spam can. What the heck were you doing there? 😉
xx Saludos y Abrazos xx
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Hi RoSy 😀 Thank you so much for your kind words and I agree that it’s evil for what they did to me and probably thousands of others. I hope they meet their Maker and explain what they were up to. Judgement Day !
Oh. I liked it in your spam. It was so warm and cosy, but I’m glad you rescued me in the end 😀
Big hug. Ralph xox ❤
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So sorry about this terrible emotional and financial attack! I doubt it was a real person. What a creep. You are in my innermost thoughts to heal from this atrocious thing.
Glad it is over. Take care and heal. Glad you can withstand the financial loss.
Sirfelion
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Hi Steve 😀 Thank you so much. I am okay now and it’s time to move on from this. What to ? Time will tell ! Have a lovely day, both of you. Ralph 😀
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Hang in there. So sorry for your pain. May your generosity come back to you tenfold in ways you can’t yet imagine. Big virtual hug, Ralph.
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Hello Diahann 😀 I’m hanging in there ! Wow, a tenfold return. You are so sweet to say that ! Loads of hugs back to you my friend. Ralph xox ❤
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That’s one hellava story! Thank you for sharing. Glad it’s all behind you now. 🙂
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Hello Jackie 😀 Welcome to my tranquil world of life and Bluefish Way. Thank you so much for commenting and, yes, it was a hell of a story. So time to move on. Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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I had to read twice as I could non believe it, but Ralph, you still keep the door open in case……….CLOSE IT! With love. Stefy. 🙂
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Hi Stefy 😀 TWICE ? Wow ! Once was enough for me ! After reading Yellow Cable’s reply (above yours) the door is well and truly slammed shut as everything that was said and shown was a lie inc. the bank account. My love back to you my friend. Ralph xox ❤
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Oh, my dear friend. You are very courageous to come out with all this and it may save someone else from the clutches of these evil doers. I am heartsick for what you must have felt when realizing it was a scam. So sorry. 😥 But never give up hope. I still believe that your special someone is waiting out there for you. Love and hugs. ❤
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Hello dear Elizabeth 😀 Thank you so much for your caring comment. Love it ! As you are not free, who else could possibly take your place 😀
Love and hugs back. Ralph xox ❤
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Oh no, that’s terrible. Good thing you got out of it before they bilked you for all you have.
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Hi LB 😀 It was terrible. I had reached my limit in sending anymore money anyway. Ralph xox ❤
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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention about your comments going into spam – if one person marks one of your comments as spam, wordpress will send all of your comments to spam until you contact them to fix it. If somebody does it a second time you will be banned from commenting on anyone else’s blogs. So all you bloggers out there – don’t spam other blogger’s comments. If you don’t want them on your blog use the trash option!
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Hi LB 😀 This is wonderful. I have copy/paste your comment into the thread in WP Forum as a Staff Member is working on my spam problem. I want to ask her why the innocent commenter is penalised. Ralph xox ❤
http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/unable-to-add-new-topic-as-my-comments-are-in-spam?replies=9#post-2009508
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I wonder that too. Or why they permanently cut off your commenting if it happens a second time. At least that is what they told me when that happened to me a couple years ago, that they would fix it once only. They could at least investigate if a person is a legitimate blogger. I really wonder about why they send comments you put on a blog you have commented on before into spam when that person obviously had approved of your comments before. By the way I did find one of yours in my spam when I looked for it and unspammed it.
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I am unsure what to do. Staff wants me to contact Akismet to resolve this spam. which they probably will. I am worried that it will happen again and I get totally cut off. I think I will restrict my comments to long term friends who comment on my blog, warning them that I am in their spam and hopefully I will get back to normal at least with them. 😀
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Hi Ralph! My Dashboard is all set. Waiting for your comments now 🙂
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Hi skd 😀 I am in spam in your blog eating your cheesecake. Delicious ! Ralph xox ❤
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Haha 🙂 This spam is more than welcome
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Oh my dear Ralph! How very angry this made me! Not only that it has happened to you dear friend, but that it is happening everywhere!
I always maintained that there are crooks and crooks … in ‘good old days’ even outlaws were gentleman who robbed banks or such similar outfits, shot each other, sold stolen goods, and many other similar assorted activities! In other words – they were professional criminals with their own professional code of conduct. Enter the era of global connectivity via net … and so every bottom feeder with internet connection is able to try his/her hand at scamming, child porn, amateur prostitution and some such lowest of the low crimes! Those in countries like Nigeria quickly realized that they are plenty of lonely, yet well-off (especially by Nigerian standards) men/women in Western World and so they offer all the right words, and make all the right noises in exchange for cash! It is precisely that which makes me super angry (and I am not a bad shot myself I will let you know -:)) … the emotional abuse – because that is what it is! It is the lowest of the low – because the victim is duped into genuinely believing and thus getting emotionally involved and that is what sucks! To that end every working girl selling herself down on the street corner or in any legit escort agency is pillar of morality in comparison to those guys – at least her clients who exactly what they are getting and how much it costs from the outset! And some are even nice to talk to!
So my friend – stay WARNED! And remember we are all inclined to believe what we want to believe – if it sounds too good to be true – it most probably is! Either that or send the potential lady my way and I guarantee to tell whether or not she is genuine within about 10 minutes of talking to her -:)!!
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Hi Daniela 😀 Oh, Wow ! Mega-wow ! What a huge comment ! I have read all this twice and I have taken to heart everything that you have said my friend. Okay. You also have permission to vet any new contact I may have locally. Not on the internet ! My local friends are keeping a close eye on me from now on !
I hope you have recovered. Big hug. Ralph xox ❤
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I read the whole thing and I’m sick and disgusted! There are tons of these scams going on and so many warnings what to look out for. I hate it when I hear about innocent people becoming the prey of these sick people. My gosh Ralph, there were soooooooooooo many clues in those conversations. It just goes to show how the power of affection can blind so many, thus it’s a great tactic. NO MORE ONLINE LOVE for you.! I feel terrible for you and glad you are out! And you don’t have to keep wondering about that .00001%, she isn’t real and if she was, the way she charmed you and manipulated you for money and ‘I’m so hungry bullsh#%’, you’re still better off away!
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Hi Debby 😀 Wow. Thank you. The main problem with me as I live alone with no parental control. Yes. I got well and truly sucked in, but am now totally out of it and feel so much more at peace within myself. I agree. No more internet love. Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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I’m glad to hear it and as usual, you crack me up . . . with ‘no parental guidance’, lol. Now behave! xo ❤
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Me behave ? Some hope ! 😉 ❤
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It’s the risk for famous people like you my friend, so climb the horse (white of course) again – out there a senorita is waiting for you – so move it move it and besides have a wonderful sunday my friend… 🙂
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Hi Drake 😀 *clippety-clop* It would be nice to find a senorita here …… but my mind has always been on your “sister” lol. Thanks for your comment my friend. Ralph 😀
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Ralph, I am so sorry for you. Big blogger hugs. I hope they get caught and you get your money back. You gave to her and she took, took, took. You are such a strong and brave man and you will bounce back.
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Hi Sandra 😀 Thanks for the blogger hugs. Yes, I am now at peace and getting back to normal. I may not be commenting in your blog for a while until I get this spamming issue solved. There maybe a comment or two in your dashboard spam. I have written so many comments on so many blogs I have forgotten if I have a comment in your blog. Hugs back.. Ralph xox ❤
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Hi Ralph, you are welcome, we all need a hug now and again. I haven’t noticed any of your comments in my in spam box but I get so many spam comments that all of the spam comments caught by Askimet, get trashed without me looking at them.
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Dear friend Ralph. I am soooo happy it’s over and especially that you are at peace with yourself again. The whole story sounded fishy quite from the start and I do hope those crooks will be found. Yeah, I think my love life is more exciting than yours these days…but as you know, things change…I hope not for me but for you there is still some great excitement waiting somewhere around the corner….HUGS and lots of love.. Heila
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Hello my friend Heila 😀 Thank you so much for your lovely, caring comment. I am at peace now it’s all over. Such a relief really. I went to a party on Saturday and my friends really told me off and not to do it again.
BTW. You will find a couple of my comments in your dashboard spam. Love your new blog. Big hug. Ralph xoxox ❤
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Well MFR, If it’s any consolation, I almost fell for a scam on Facebook during which I conversed with a “friend” who said he had just won $100,000, and he heard that I had too. Their grammar was better than you Tammy’s grammar, so I was convinced for a minute or two (until Vince got involved) that it was my friend. I ended up calling my real friend, and sure enough he wasn’t talking to me on FB. BTW never trust anyone who’s grammar is that bad! EVER AGAIN, ya hear?????? And no more falling in love. That’s an order. xox RVBFM 🙂
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Nooo ! I never would have thought that you almost got caught ! Okay Ma’am ! I will heed your order ! xox
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Hi Ralph! You may have lost some money, but you certainly have not lost your sense of humour! No one can steal that from you.
I haven’t heard from you in awhile, I’ll check my spam.
❤ carmen
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Hi Carmen 😀 I haven’t been commenting much, as I had this spam problem. Akismet has told me this evening that it is fixed. So see you soon in your blog my friend. Ralph xox ❤
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BTW I didn’t click “like” because I don’t like what happened to you! 😦
See you at my place; you’re always welcome there! ❤
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I wish WP didn’t use Like, because I treat a Like as a “footprint” that a blogger has been there whether he/she has not read, read, or, read and commented a post. I find Likes are useful. For instance it has put me back in touch with a blogger who disappeared a year ago when I saw the Like on another blog.
I will be over to your place on your next post my friend ❤
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Hi Ralph ,Fabulous thoughts.Regards.
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Hi Jalal 😀 Thank you so much. Have a great week. Ralph 😀
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I’m sorry this happened to you, Ralph, they are very crafty.
Thank you for visiting my blog today. 🙂
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Hello Deb 😀 Thank you. I was well and truly sucked in. It’s been a couple of weeks or so since I cut all contact and I feel so much more at peace now. Never again !
And thank you for visiting and commenting here. Such a thrill for me. Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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I’m glad you cut off contact and feel more at peace now, you deserve peace.
Oh hey, it’s my pleasure to visit you at your blog. You have a heart of gold.
Thank you for all the like too that you been placing on my blog. Stop in sometime to say hello…your always welcome in my space.
Have a great evening.
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Actually I did comment in your Maxine Collection, but it ended up in your dashboard spam. Boy ! That was a long page ! ❤
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You did?! Well I’ll have to go fish you out of my spam.
Yes, my Maxine Collection if a big collection.
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The only thing, I’d never do if I was you, is send money to someone I never (at least) spoke face to face on Skype with… But I’m sure you learned. The hard way though… I’m very sorry for that! Also Tammy uses too many “babies” ;).
How are you now, Ralph? You deserve the best, and I feel so sad that you’ve been used in such eval way. Some people have no shame…
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Hello Julita 😀 I am so pleased that you commented with your advice. A slapped wrist maybe is what I needed. I’m okay ! No more online dating. Word is out locally that I am looking and my friends will check her out. Poor woman !
I am glad you commented as I was about to email you with the news that I have had to give up commenting on your blog as my comments go into dashboard spam on all blogs for some weird reason.
Have a happy Sunday my friend. Ralph xox ❤
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Hi Ralph,
I am so sorry you had to endure this heartless scam. To toy with someone’s money can ruin you financially but to play with the heart can crush your soul. It is truly monstrous and I pray for justice upon those responsible! Humanity can be so wretched to one another but we can also be kind, loving, and compassionate at others. Thankfully, the comments above illustrate the better of humanity. Do not feel stupid, for every heart looks for love and when we are in that state we would do anything for the other. Blessings upon you Ralph and dreadful curses upon them!
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Hello Tina 😀 Thank you for your great insight into my recent problem. Many days have passed now and the memory of all what has happened is gradually fading and I am now looking forward to what the future brings. I have cut all ties to anyone involved which helps with the healing. I have learned a lesson the hard way which is pretty normal for me 😀 Have a lovely week ahead. Ralph xox ❤
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Dearest Ralph,
I pray that I did not rekindle painful memories since you have moved beyond it. Your sense of humor will carry you through such situations. Have a lovely week good sir and try not to allow such toxic people to taint your beautiful spirit.
Gentle hugs to you sir,
Tina
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No, no, no ! I am fine ! I’m moving on ! Wow, your comment is a delight to read. Thank you so much Tina. xox
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I’m really sorry. 😦 I do hope things will be cleared up quickly, financially speaking but with the emotions…it’ll take awhile. Hugs help at all?
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Hi CeeLee 😀 Of course ! Hugs are the only cure I need at this time. Ralph xox ❤
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I’m glad you figured it out, Ralph. Money can be replaced – sometimes. But a broken trust … no.
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Hi Judy 😀 I totally agree with both of your remarks. I hope you are having a lovely day. Ralph xox ❤
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I can’t believe this is a real story, but I should. I’m in the real estate foreclosure business and I see all sorts of scams. I once worked with a hard money lender whose profession was as a surgeon. He loaned $100,000.00 to a guy and took a lien on the guys property as collateral. Being honest to his word, he waited one year before recording the lien. Needless to say, the borrower wasn’t honest and the good doctor lost out.
I told him that if he wanted to give his money away, I was willing and waiting. Never heard from him after that.
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Hi Pam 😀 Yes, it was real. I say “was” because it has been a few weeks since my last contact and I’m glad it’s all over.
Wow ! That’s some story. My friends acted the same as you fighting for who was to be first if I throw my money away again 😀
Ralph xox ❤
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Ralph, you might want to reconsider who your friends are. ;-P
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I really feel very much with you, and I do believe that you’ve learned a lot after this terrible story with that how shall I call them ……………………extortionists without any conscience and feelings !! You were very right to tell your story so to warn other in love fallen persons to be ware for these kind of methods used by criminals of all over the world !
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Hello Serach 😀 I have learned a great lesson from writing this post after the experience. That is, that friends I know are more important than so called friends I don’t really know. Ralph xox ❤
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Oh Ralph! First of all, Tammy is probably a creepy guy and I wish we could all find a way to catch the creeps! NEVER send money to anyone! Your heart is sweet. I love your post but hate that it happened to you!
Let Tammy try to come around your yard and all of your loyal readers will pepper spray the bastard!
😉
xoxo
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Hi Diane 😀 I totally agree with everything you say. Many weeks have passed since I last made contact. I have learned my lesson and will not venture down that road again. I hope you have a lovely week my friend full of joy and happiness. Hugs. Ralph xox ❤
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Oh dear – this is awful, Ralph. The thing is, what anyone who dates anyone, offline or online, should remember is – if they ask you for money (or expensive presents/trips, DON’T. Never, ever. If they really like you, they won’t want your money. Having said that, I had a boyfriend for a year or two who used a lot of my money on crack. I guess we’ve got to make the mistakes to learn from them.
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Hello Rose 😀 Welcome to Bluefish Way ! I had a quick look at your blog mainly to find your name and will have a long visit soon.
I agree. We all make mistakes and I hope the toe-rags that take advantage of people get their comeuppance in spades ! I hope you have found a nice new boyfriend. Ralph xox ❤
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I’m a vegetarian, I accept no spam 🙂 x
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Hi Julie 😀 Of course you do. Akismet has a warehouse of my spam, all 109,344 cans of it 😉 Ralph xox ❤
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