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Collection #4 Fake Females
Scammer’s use language for specific purposes
Sometimes to test how tolerant victims are
Scammer Grammar
Scammers are always looking for more effective words. Many people have learned to be on their guard, and they’re likely to suspect an overly aggressive phishing phone call from a fake credit card customer service agent speaking accented English. But victims still fall for the bad language use every day!
Online scammers use similar techniques. When texting or emailing their marks, or posting information in fake profiles, or messaging, they often work from “scripts” of prewritten boilerplate language. The most effective conversational gambits are saved and distributed to other scammers in the network, and they cut-and-paste the scripts into their grifts at crucial moments.
BUT THEY SOMETIMES ARE FORCED TO IMPROVISE!
This is where the scammer grammar becomes more obvious.
The following are examples of language we have seen and copied to share their unscripted writing styles:
Rose (truelov40000) rose_banahene@yahoo.com
am serious honest caring woman here and am looking for a man of God i can get to know him better because all in my life i have been looking for really man i can love him
– – – – – – – – – –victim: Hi, thank you for your interest
truelov40000: am rose
truelov40000: single with no kids
victim: Hi Rose
truelov40000: are you married
victim: no of course not
victim: What kind of work do you do?
truelov40000: can you pls tell me what you are looking for
truelov40000: i sell cloths
victim: the usual
victim: where do you live?
truelov40000: i live in africa
victim: then why did you say you live in California?
truelov40000: am very honest woman looking for serious man i can start my life with him
truelov40000: am looking to find a good man from that state
victim: I am not in that state – but to say you live there is a lie, that’s not honest
truelov40000: do you want to know me
victim: First, you are Sakawa right?
victim: Second you’re not a woman at all
victim: Third you’re a Ghana scammer
truelov40000: am not here for games okay
victim: why would I want to know a scumbag like you?
truelov40000: am not one
truelov40000: am very honest woman
victim: You are a liar, we already proved that
truelov40000: if you like you can cgive me a chance in your life
truelov40000: am not here to heart antone
truelov40000: am looking for serious man in my life
victim: how about I call the Accra Police?
victim: and have this site take your profile away?
truelov40000: i dont have problem with that
truelov40000: because am very honest woman and i can meet them
truelov40000: am not a bad person okay
victim: you are a liar
victim: a scammer
victim: a Ghanaian
victim: what more can I say
truelov40000: i hope you know we have good and bad people in the world
truelov40000: am not one of them okay
truelov40000: chance take me as your friend and i will prove my self to you
truelov40000: am not bad woman okay
truelov40000: and i can do anything to prove my self for you
Monica Bardwell (realchemstry) Monica_bardwell@yahoo.com
I’m outgoing, down to earth, eternally optimistic, playful, passionate, educated, independent, open minded, affectionate, sarcastic, goal oriented, nonjudgemental, loving, determined, spiritual, and ambitious. My goal in life is to make a positive and progressive difference on the world, everyday. To leave a lasting legacy. To eradicate injustice and replace it with love. To fundamentally change the criminal injustice system and end mass incarceration. Im passionate, focused, and driven from within. I meditate regularly and love to travel, but my favorite thing to do is laugh so hard my insides hurt. I enjoy dancing and going out with friends, especially to concerts and open mic poetry slams. I grew up in an inner city community and my first teachers were poets and real classical musician. At this point in my life, I’m looking to build something lasting with someone. A foundation for a family and lifelong partnership. I’m incredibly happy in my personal and professional life, and just want to share it with another who is whole and happy in their life. I’m ready for the next chapter of my life in a balanced healthy supportive relationship. I’m attracted to stable, secure, confident, humble, outgoing, ambitious, affectionate men who are excellent communicators and know what they want in life and relationships. The most attractive things about a man to me are intelligence, communication skills, height, and a killer smile. I’m looking for someone who will encourage and support my dreams, and in turn I will encourage and support theirs. I’m looking for someone has embraced a higher awareness and consciousness. Someone who is grateful, everyday. Looking forward to meeting you
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Message #1
Hey,
Firstly, my name isn’t real..I’m Monica by name, I hail from New York, bedford Hills..I work as Hospitality and Tourism Nurse..I’m single, once engaged and still looking..if you don’t mind getting back to me: pls write to me on Monica_bardwell@yahoo.com. It will be my pleasure to read from you..
MonicaHere’s an LOL Moment: “my name isn’t real.”
A Hospitality and Tourism Nurse no less!Message #2
I guess you took me for the wrong person..am Not Mary, and i live in the States..so bye..
to prove my self for you
Jennifer
looking for a friend to hang out with i am a fun person to be around and i enjoy doing fun things and i am looking for a man to be honest to me i hate when a man lie to me i am a single mom and i work very hard and take care of my boys i ben on my job for 9yrs. but the kind of man i want in my life is just love me the right way and i love you back the same way r you
Debbie Harmony CoolLadyInMo debbie211976@gmail.com
Here’s little you need to know about me Am open, sensual, kind, gentle, romantic… a different lady, I’m very family oriented, sensitive and tender person I am very understanding,open minded with a heart of forgiving, loving and caring with sense of humor, hard working with cheerful character,honest,sincere,kind, warm and intelligent with good look love spending time cuddling and snuggling in front of the fire place I am easy going, down to heart,I love the beauty of the day, am romantic, passionate, compassionate, love to hug, and cuddle. Honesty and integrity is important to me. I’m a firm believer that the pages within the book are more important than the cover (BIBLE).
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You sound sincere on your profile,i am not in for games so if you are serious about finding a serious relationship or getting to know me better drop me a line at my email address debbie211976@gmail.com, if you write back on here you might not get a response from me because i have decide not to check this site often because of men that disturb me for a night stand and send disgusting mail to me on here.or you can lets talk better on yahoo messenger debbie211976@yahoo.com I hope you are serious and we can keep communicating via my email address
Of course We Got A Reply! I guess she’s really SERIOUS!
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Hello,
How are you doing, well am Debbie Harmony 36, Divorce,Have no kids. i grown up in Bedford, Kentucky USA. I work with my late father as his personal auditor and we move around for his contracts where ever he is awarded. I’m on net to meet someone I can get to know better.Someone who is God Fearing, loving, caring, honest,sincere, kind,Understand,with integrity,honesty,love,affection, handsome, and with such a charming personality.
Am open, sensual, kind, gentle, romantic… a different lady, I’m very family oriented, sensitive and tender person I am very understanding,open minded with a heart of forgiving, loving and caring with sense of humor, hard working with cheerful character,honest,sincere,kind, warm and intelligent with good look love spending time cuddling and snuggling in front of the fire place I am easy going, down to heart,I love the beauty of the day, am romantic, passionate, compassionate, love to hug, and cuddle. Honesty and integrity is important to me. I’m a firm believer that the pages within the book are more important than the cover (BIBLE).
I’m seeking a man (open, kind, serious, confident, cheerful, and responsible,Romantic,Honesty,Trustworthy) who is ready for a serious relationship that will lead to a life time thing . I’m looking for a friend and partner, really looking for a serious relationship! I want to meet the right, special person, a serious man, who wants to create a strong and nice relationship. There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved. Relationship is not a ritual or an end. It is a long, intricate, intimate dance together and nothing matters more than your own sense of balance and your choice of partner.. !!
I am funny, hard working and an excellent cook. I enjoy camping, walking hand in hand with my lover,touching, being touched, gazing into your eyes, going to movies, to give a very good massage, and spending quality time with my lover. I also like reading, riding a bike, putting a smile on my lovers face, baseball, dancing, Jeopardy, comedy movies,leaving small surprises for my lover, cooking for my lover and friends. Did I mention that I like kissing?Seafood is my most favorite thing to cook and eat.Crabs, fish,lobster, shrimp, and oysters, I also love fresh corn on the cob, fresh strawberries, fresh salad and just about any vegetable.
Religion is a big part of my life, I attend church Sunday morning and night. I like to spend part of my day reading the bible,tossing a ball with the kids, gardening or long walk honest, quiet guy that likes to help others. They’ll tell you that they go away feeling better about themselves after they’ve talked to me. Materialism isn’t for me, life is to short to get caught up in trying to acquire things that wont last.My tastes in music are a little off the wall, one day it could be Neil Diamond. The next day it might be classical. I like sports but I’m not fanatical, I’d rather get outside and play myself than sit in front of the TV watching.
I’m not looking for anyhow relationship I’m looking for who I can meet and settle down with..I hope my email didn’t turn you away from me bye for now and have a great day ..Hope to hear from you soon and have a great day.
Loads of love
Debbie
Alexis Smith (alexissmith0) alexis_smith00@hotmail.com
I`m open-minded, sensitive, truthful,passionate, with a great sense of humor, am also responsibly and serious when I have to be. I love music, traveling, meeting people and all is beautiful. I am looking for that special man i could love with all my heart, emotion,body spirit and soul.
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Hello How are you doing and its so nice to read from you and i will love to know you more and better if you don’t mind you can write me on my Personal to this email (alexis_smith00@hotmail.com) to tell me abit about yourself and i will be happy to reply you along with some pictures of myself.
Hope to hear from you.
Thanks and God Bless,
Alexis.
Nana Ama (nanaama2000)
I am looking for a kind, loving, caring man, which will never betray me. He suppose to be divided his life with me. He should be ready for a serious relationship. I would like to meet a strong, tender man, which will share our common interest and family values, who is capable for real actions, who can appreciate all the advantages of this life and who is not afraid of taking responsibility. He must be a merely person with whom I’ll never be boring to spent our time together. I would like to meet a man, which have to be love the children that we can make our family.
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I met Rose online and after two messages she wanted a computer. Said it would cost about $600.00. I am still talking to her, but not for a computer. That will never happen. She says that she now lives in Ghana. She left America because the man that brought her to America tried to make her turn tricks as a prostitute. Now that I know that she is a scammer I will only continue to talk to her until she gives up.
Thanks for your info. This is important to share these behaviors – they are predators after all. Many of our visitors have suggested telling her you sent the money and give her a made up tracking number! Two can play at that game. We have no sympathy for them! It’s too easy to be honest. Also be sure to use our Juju Curse as your last message! https://www.romancescamsnow.com/dating-scams/the-juju-curse/
Just because she mentioned helping her get a computer to continue our conversations did not mean she was scamming, and I surely did not mean to tarnish her reputation further. Just because she asked for help with a computer, doesn’t mean I had to or will be foolish enough to send $600.00 seven thousand mile to someone I will never see.
How do you think she was communicating with you, she (who is really a HE) already has a computer. You may not want to admit it, but they pull the same scam on everybody. Denial is how they get away with it, you don’t want to admit you are being scammed, so you are allowing them to do it to you. Sorry for the harsh truth.
This was a message from a scammer covering his but.