Thank you for sharing. I hope this helps everybody. and thank you for your service to our great country even though it’s in shambles right now it has the potential to be great again.

That’s right Gerialana, they are liars, with one goal in mind and that is to con us out of our time and money. Don’t ever talk to anyone until you FaceTime live to see who you are really speaking with.

Glad I could help, do live video chats if online dating, and be aware of false ID’s. It is safer to date locally.

So True - we need to be very careful if meeting people online. Need to do live video chats face to face.

@@leslieboyle3297 thank you I appreciate the info

Thank you for reaching out, but No thank you.

Agree, I think Christians are a target - and need to be extra vigilant.

Thanks for your comments - proves we have to be very careful when online, whether they are dating sites or not.

Yes, sad but true, they are after the Christian big hearted woman. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

I believe you are misreading the Bible RicoBrien. I agree God tells us to be forgiving turn the other cheek, and to love your enemies, but there’s a difference between running an army. I want to refer you back to when God sent the Israelites to take over the land of Canaan, and that was not by asking pretty please. Got expects us to fight righteously when called upon it is righteous to defend the nation that he blessed us with this great United States of America, contrary we are not doing that today, and we are being overrun by illegals running into this country and taking from what is ours. I believe God expects us to protect our constitution. Our Bill of Rights and our Judean Christian heritage. I believe we built this country accepting immigrants legally not illegally, and we are being invaded upon. I think it is a courageous righteous job to be a policeman, defending the citizens in our communities, along with being a soldier protecting our country. You sir need to take a another look at the Bible.

@@leslieboyle3297 Thank you for your answer. That is a really good question, whether I misread the bible? To me, it is very interesting when Jesus said: "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." (Matthew 15,9) That is why I could never understand why Americans are so proud of their constitution and their Bill of Rights. Because these are commandments of men. God gave his commandments to the people, and with that everythings is said. But when people are trying to add their own commandments and to mix them with Gods, they will get problems in understanding. Jesus himself said: "My kingdom is not of this world: " (John 18,36) But we can read about the Devil: "And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine." (Luke 5-7) If that is true, what we read in the bible, then Christians should be very careful with commandments of men, when all the countries of this world are ruled by the Devil. But also, we can read in Revelation 12,9, that the Devil deceives the whole world: "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." I think, with these commandments of men, it is the same problem with Adam and Eve, that they should not eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. When the serpent said: "For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil." (Genesis 3,5) Because when people ate of that tree, and they are convinced they know good and evil now, then they don't need Gods commandments anymore, and they can start to make their own commandments because they know now what is good and what is evil. Then they will put God's commantments aside and create things like Human Rights, and so on, not knowing, that they are deceived by the Devil. When I read the bible, then I read a lot of warnings, that I will not be deceived by him who rules all the countries of this world. I wish you all the best. <3

@@RicoBruenn you can’t ignore Genesis 1:28. We were told to take Dominion and rule over the Earth. We are not expected to hide in the mountains, saying prayers 24/7. therefore, we need to take dominion over our countries. Our governments our schools, our politics our families and we do that by being engaged with society, and that also means defending your family and society. Not only are the demons here, but God‘s children are here to be rulers and empowered by God so we can walk the Earth fearless, walking in the spirit, one with God being victorious.

@@leslieboyle3297 I am sorry, but I can not agree with you, because my citizenship is in heaven. (Philippians 3,20) "But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ," I have nothing to do with any country here on earth anymore. I don't even go to vote anymore, since I am a Christian, because my citizenship is in heaven. Even as it is said in Hebrew 11,13 we are "strangers and pilgrims on the earth." And when you quote from the beginning of the bible, that "we were told to take Dominion and rule over the Earth", then I would like to quote from the last chapter of the bible: "And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." (Revelation 22,10-12) I can understand, that for many people it is very difficult to understand and to agree, that it is said: "He that is unjust, let him be unjust still", but things have changed in the New Testament. If you read the NT carefully, then you can notice, that nobody fought for their earthly country anymore, but they were all spiritually fighting for the kingdom of heaven. Nobody of them wanted to rule together with Caesar, Pilate or Herod. So it is very odd to me, when you try to explain, that we need to take dominion over our countries, our governments... Because, when I read my bible, then I get a very different view. I wish you all the best. <3

@@RicoBruenn Christians that roll over and play dead leave openings to satan minions to rule is why we are in the mess we are in today. God said to take dominion while we are here on earth in human bodies. That sounds like a commandment not a suggestion. Which then leads to having Christians being disobedient to the word of God. God said we will have to answer for every jot and tittle, in other words we are responsible for every thought and word we have. All this indicates we have duel citizenship: one with heaven one on earth. God also said to be our brothers keeper here on earth. Therefore, we need to vote in every election.

Well pastor Robert, I'm sure you have already called out to God. I think meeting people in person at group events you are interested in is the best way to meet. Wish you all the best.

Sorry to hear you were scammed - you right now are helping people become aware of the different kinds of scams. Pay per letter is one I don't know, yes many fake profiles. I am going to make another video on this subject. Thank you for sharing your story.

You can loose a lot of money and be devasteted!! You cannot Imagine how good and real a person hired from them can be... they até artist, actors, even writers who have no job or want to earn more money or whatever the reason is... But slowly, without asking you absolutely nothing, they get you involved... in the perfect story... I was soooo naif!! I was reading all red flag things and none was there... well ..one was... no vídeo calls (extreme security measures because of the war)well he said he was norwegian... in a rig on North sea. And all the details...my god he was good!! I even think he was at the oil rig as a worker or as been... but never ever ask me money..so where is the crime? None cause you are just giving money to the app from your own free will..:(

@@mariajoaomella2165 you are not alone Maria many of us were fooled initially. But no more we’ve come together to put all these scumbags out of business once and for all! I will be making another video this weekend. Stay tuned for that and thank you for sharing your story.

Heather we can swap stories - my last husband was a narcissist too, very difficult. Live and learn right?

True - so sad. Matthew 10:16 said be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. We were warned - but you are right we think church is the exception to the rule. Being single we have to be especially careful everywhere we go.

I agree - it is a leap of faith - well put. I am off the online dating sites too and a big advocate for joining clubs/groups you are interested in. We need to meet people that way - with people that share a common interest with you. Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving!

@@leslieboyle3297 It can happen with people you have known a long time as well. Even when you think you knew them, you find out you did not know them at all. It happened twice with me. One was a Chiropractor whose children had gone to the same school as mine, I knew him 20 years, but he had been married. We decided to date after both being divorced nearly 5 years, he was going through midlife or something. Totally went out of character after his divorce. He even bought me an engagement ring, we went on some trips, etc. but he was cheating. The other was an engineer who I had known for twelve years through my business. We ran into each other after we were both divorced. Became engaged, I moved to be with him, it became a total nightmare as well. He had women strung along all over the country. I think he became addicted to dating sites. He was nice looking, successful, a real good catch from a woman's point of view and he knew it. It is too easy these days for people to cheat and they love the attention they get online. I am staying single.

Thanks carmenburnham for sharing - TRUTH! We need to be skeptical, cautious and not afraid to say NO, Hell No, No way Jose, Get Lost loser. Never given anyone money or care packages, and video chat asap to know who you are really communicating with. Stay safe.

That’s great advice Ernest, one can’t be too careful. Thank you.

Man’s world, huh? Glad to hear you’re good at spotting scammers. If you have some new tips for all of us, please share.

Great advice - thank you for sharing

Yup I’ve heard that. These Nigerian scammers and others leave clues: Their sentence structures are off, their spelling is off. If you look, you can see their flaws and stay away from them. Don’t give them the benefit of the doubt- follow your instincts that they may be a scammer. Better safe than sorry.

I wish you well also - stay alert and safe.

I knew about the military, underwater divers is new to me. Anyone that has a consistent excuse to be gone is a red flag. Must FaceTime live to know who you are really talking to.

Anna, you’re not alone, many have been scarred. Sharing your story helps. We need to check in on all of our single friends and family and say hello ask how they’re doing. There are so many lonely people wanting a hello even from a stranger overseas.

I’m so sorry to hear that, we really need to keep in touch with our older family & acquaintances to check on them. Thanks for sharing your story, could very well have been a guy pretending to be a woman and that happens vice versa too. It’s stories like these that keep me active on this site, trying to continually help spread the word that scammers are looking everywhere online.

This was supposed to be a Christian site - so religion was expected. But I know what you mean.

I’m so sorry you went through that. Yes, scammers are everywhere. We need to check everyone out, and be extra cautious online. Thanks for sharing - it helps others to hear they are not the only ones who have been deceived online. And together we are putting these low life scumbags out of business!!

Love it! Great advice🙌

Yup- they hit on everyone- and we don’t know if they are pretending to be male or female. Be very cautious, take things slow and do live video chats asap so you know you are talking to.

Wow- sounds like you have been through some tough times! Sadly there may be some truth in what you are saying. I think everyone needs to be cautious, take things slow, and really get to know somebody before they jump in with both feet. The first year people are on their best behavior. I think we really get to know someone in years two and three.

@@leslieboyle3297 not some truth, all truth in what I've said. There is no law that states you have to commit to and marry anyone.

Sad but true- be cautious and take things slow.

Sad but true, I think the best way to meet people is to get involved with whatever you are passionate about and join a club. It will be a nice way to start meeting people. Online dating can work - but you have to meet face to face either live chat or in person asap so you know who you are really speaking to. Be blessed and safe!

I am an advocate of local dating. But I was encouraged to give long distance dating a try, so I did. It was working for a friend of mine, but then the problem eventually comes who is going to move? I did date a man I met through a club I am in. He was 3 hours away, made it very hard to stay in a relationship since we were both busy professionals. I never gave any man money - and stopped communicating with him asap because that was the obvious red flag he is a scammer. Live and learn. That’s why I spoke up to help put a stop to all this BS.

I only shared my case as a woman. I don’t know what you mean why do I always show women getting scammed? I reply to whoever reaches out to me. as far as men getting scammed, I’ve referenced that many times, and I am just as concerned for men being taken advantaged of. There could very easily be men using women’s pictures Catfishing to try to trap a man to get money from him too. Everyone needs to be careful, everyone needs to use live video chat if you’re meeting online I wouldn’t trust anybody, I wouldn’t give out my email to just anybody so hopefully these dating sites now have live video chat available. I’m so sorry to hear you got scammed, that’s why I shared my experience so we could put these lowlife scum bags out of business.