Below is likely to be a scam. The scammer would pretend to befriend the victim and decide to drop by the victim's country. Then, he would be "trapped" at the custom for whatever reasons and require the victim's financial assistance.
There are many kind souls among us who are willing to offer help to friends. However, we would like everyone to take extra precaution when it comes to any form of help that involves in money. Even your real life friends may not return you the money you loan to them, what makes you think an online friend from another country will return?
Hi all,
I came across this blog, read the stories, and thought I should share mine. It is not 100% certified as a scam case, but I am at least 99% sure. Do tell me what you think after reading.
It all began when I downloaded an app called PlanetRomeo to my iPhone. It's a gay hook-up app, so to speak.
One fine day, I got a message from this guy. He first asked me how was the weather in Singapore, and we started chatting from there. We hit it off straightaway.
He said he was from Cardiff, UK, and said that his current project would end soon, and his next project would be at Australia. He claimed that he was looking for a friend to hang out with during the 3 weeks between his current project in the UK, and the next one at Perth.
So I found out from him when he would be arriving and all the details, and waited in anticipation for his arrival.
The fateful day arrived.
Tuesday, 18 June, 2013.
I received a call from an unknown number at around 12+ pm. It was him! I nearly had a heart attack, thinking that he had arrived in Singapore.
Sadly, no, he was not in Singapore. He told me that he was stuck at the KL customs. When I asked him why, he told me he was carrying a large amount of cash, and that his cash had been confiscated by the authorities. He needed 2600 Malaysian Ringgit to pay for an anti-money laundering certificate. He said he had only 1200 Malaysian Ringgit in his wallet, and asked if I could send him the balance. I did.
Well, that was just the tip of the iceberg.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013.
Another call was received from him, at around the same time. This time, he asked for 1800 Malaysian Ringgit. He claimed that the customs officer's boss needed him to pay this amount for some form of insurance. So I obliged.
Thursday, 20 June, 2013.
Wow, another call. This time, he said he needed 800 Malaysian Ringgit to pay for some endorsement that will enable him to pass through the Singapore customs without being stopped again because of his cash.
I remitted the money, and a few hours later, he called me again, and said that it should be 800 Singapore Dollars instead. Well, what could I do? I helped again.
Friday, 21 June, 2013.
What needed to be done now was for him to check that his luggage had not been tampered with, and that his cash was all intact.
He asked for 2800 Malaysian Ringgit, saying that he needed to purchase some Swif Code that will enable him to open his luggage to check.
I started getting suspicious, and googled to find out what was a Swif Code - I did not find any information on it.
Stupidly thinking that this would be the last hurdle, I remitted this amount accordingly.
He told me that he had managed to contact his kid sister in the US, and she will be remitting some money to my account
Saturday, 22 June, 2013.
I got an email from this lady, who attached the PDF copies of the transaction she did at the Bank of America. It was a wire transfer for an amount of USD 5000. Transaction was done on Fri, 21 June, 2013, US timing 9 or 10am. It was called a Payment Advice. Of course, I was more reassured with this so-called "proof".
Back to him. Well, he had the Swif Code, but before they could release his luggage back to him, he needed to pay for some customs overstay, which was quite a big amount. I can't remember how much it was, but I paid up accordingly.
Sunday, 23 June, 2013.
No news.
Monday, 24 June, 2013.
He called and told me he was not able to leave on Saturday, although I had already remitted the funds, because the office that was supposed to clear him to leave for Singapore was open half day. He needed more money for overstay.
Tuesday, 25 June, 2013.
I remitted some money via Western Union to him to pay for the overstay, but for some reason, the KL Western Union machine had some problems, and he could not get that funds. The airport officer told me that because this is a machine fault, he will not be charged for the overstay from 25 June - 12 pm on 26 June.
He also claimed that he had spoken to someone from the UK embassy, and told the person about his circumstances.
Wednesday, 26 June, 2013.
Got an SMS from the airport officer, saying that they had booked an evening flight for him.
I was overjoyed, because I thought I would finally be able to meet him, and get my money back.
My happiness was short-lived.
Shortly after the SMS from the airport officer, he called, and said that they were going to charge him for the overstay... I was speechless.
Desperately, I checked my bank account to see if his sister's funds have come through - no, no news at all.
Anyway, the conclusion: I dished out around S$7500, most of which was borrowed from friends and family, to help this man. My only hope is that the USD 5000 would come in accordingly...
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Monday, July 1, 2013
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Online Friendship Scam - Sexual Weblink
Following the exposing of Miyo Minako scammer, we have also discovered another similar "horny" girl by the name of "Chi Chi Yamaguchi".
Chi Chi Yamaguchi started off in Tagged.com as well and sent message to invite her new friends to her Facebook account. She was less aggressive than Miyo Minako though as she did not spam sexual Facebook statuses daily to advertise for her "free service". Another difference between both of them is that there is a higher chance that Chi Chi Yamaguchi is using her real photos and videos in her Facebook profile - at least she is not posting a girl's photo in Singapore school's uniform.
Her Tagged.com profile http://www.tagged.com/profile.html?uid=5463761189 is longer available and unfortunately, we did not take any screenshot of it before that. It is likely that she can or has already set up a new Tagged account though. Tagged.com is probably still keeping the profile in their database but they will not entertain anyone who would like to have a quick peep at it.
We had some interactions with her but we were rather tired of that since we already knew she was up to no good in the first place. She was simply trying to get guys to go to her "web link" to see "free show".
Here are the printscreens from Facebook Messages:
And in case you cannot see the texts in the pictures properly, you can read the conversation below:
We did not expect her to block us in the end. She was probably wondering why a guy did not initial any conversation with her at all and when she started the chats, the guy stayed "cold" and was not allured by her declaration of "being horny". And of course "cheating money" was actually describing her when we were intending to confront her.
Why would she want to people to view her web link?
The person has to register an account on the website that requires his credit card details, which he will be promised that no amount will be deducted. She will either be able to access the credit card details directly or be given a referral commission. In neither way, she is not genuine in making friends with you.
As usual, our advice is that there is no free lunch in this world. There is a lower percentage for hot girls to give you any free show on the internet. If you are going for any free bite, be prepared to be bitten by them on your wallet. Even if you are better looking than Tom Cruise or Jay Chou, there is a high chance for you to be cheated over the net. Obviously, if a girl wants to have "fun" with you, she would have done it over MSN or Skype video call.
If you are going for genuine online friendship, do not expect the girl to start arousing your lust at the beginning of the conversation; open-minded girls do exist but most of them would restrain themselves.
If you are single, go and get a real girlfriend instead!
Chi Chi Yamaguchi started off in Tagged.com as well and sent message to invite her new friends to her Facebook account. She was less aggressive than Miyo Minako though as she did not spam sexual Facebook statuses daily to advertise for her "free service". Another difference between both of them is that there is a higher chance that Chi Chi Yamaguchi is using her real photos and videos in her Facebook profile - at least she is not posting a girl's photo in Singapore school's uniform.
Her Tagged.com profile http://www.tagged.com/profile.html?uid=5463761189 is longer available and unfortunately, we did not take any screenshot of it before that. It is likely that she can or has already set up a new Tagged account though. Tagged.com is probably still keeping the profile in their database but they will not entertain anyone who would like to have a quick peep at it.
We had some interactions with her but we were rather tired of that since we already knew she was up to no good in the first place. She was simply trying to get guys to go to her "web link" to see "free show".
Here are the printscreens from Facebook Messages:
March 2
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
Hello
Scams-Singapore
hi
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
sO what r u doing now my new friend?
Scams-Singapore
nothing much. you?
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
here just lying on my bed
done watching pornsite
:0
Scams-Singapore
i see
okay
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
?
sO
are u alone there?
Scams-Singapore
yes
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
Mmmm good
single?
Scams-Singapore
yes
why?
anyway, i'm going off. see you.
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
ok
takecare
March 2 (later...)
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
Hello ^^ How's ur day?
Scams-Singapore
good. you?
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
a liilttle bit tired for now .. after all cleaningmy closet,bed,etc..... im aLmost DONE NOW,,;;
and wer r u ryt now
Scams-Singapore
home
March 17
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
Hello there dear, [:)] are u busy
Scams-Singapore
hi. yes. what's up?
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
what u doing ?
Scams-Singapore
doing some work
you?
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
just listening music and chatting w. my new friends, in my weblink [:)]
Scams-Singapore
i see
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
wanna join me
Scams-Singapore
for?
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
some fun?
Scams-Singapore
??
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
Hello there [:)] not sleeping yet
Scams-Singapore
no. you?
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
so what u doing rite now
Scams-Singapore
work
you?
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
working?where
Scams-Singapore
home
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
what u doing like? what
Scams-Singapore
cheating money
Chi Chi Yamaguchi
?
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We did not expect her to block us in the end. She was probably wondering why a guy did not initial any conversation with her at all and when she started the chats, the guy stayed "cold" and was not allured by her declaration of "being horny". And of course "cheating money" was actually describing her when we were intending to confront her.
Why would she want to people to view her web link?
The person has to register an account on the website that requires his credit card details, which he will be promised that no amount will be deducted. She will either be able to access the credit card details directly or be given a referral commission. In neither way, she is not genuine in making friends with you.
As usual, our advice is that there is no free lunch in this world. There is a lower percentage for hot girls to give you any free show on the internet. If you are going for any free bite, be prepared to be bitten by them on your wallet. Even if you are better looking than Tom Cruise or Jay Chou, there is a high chance for you to be cheated over the net. Obviously, if a girl wants to have "fun" with you, she would have done it over MSN or Skype video call.
If you are going for genuine online friendship, do not expect the girl to start arousing your lust at the beginning of the conversation; open-minded girls do exist but most of them would restrain themselves.
If you are single, go and get a real girlfriend instead!
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