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Scammer’s Favorite Names
As we explore the preferences of African Dating Scammers, we find they are creatures of habit. They tend to use the same names over and over.
Knowing this can help you identify scammers / fake profiles from real people!
Here are the Scammer Names we have – go to ScammerPhotos.com
- Ana, Ann, Anne, Anna, Anita, or Annie
- Babe, Babes, Baby, Babb, Babby
- Betty, Liz, Lissie, Lizzy, Lizzie, Elizabeth
- Bev & Beverly
- Blessing
- Candy, Sweet, Sugar
- Care, Cares, Caring
- Carol, Carolyn, Caroline, Carolina
- Charity, Kind, Kindness, Nice. & Sincere
- Comfort
- Debby, Debbie, Debora, Deborah, & Dara
- Di, Diane, & Diana
- Ester
- Gifty
- Jessica, Jessie, Jess
- Joy & Joyce
- Kate, Katty, Katie, Kaytie, Kathy, Kay, Kathleen, Kathren, & Karen
- Lady
- Love, Loves, Lovely, Loving
- Love, Loves, Lovely, Loving – Part 2
- Mary, Maria, & Marie – Part 1
- Mary, Maria, & Marie – Part 2
- Miriam, Mariam, Maryon, Marion
- Nana, Nancy, Naomy
- Nat, Nataly, Nataley, Natasha
- Odd or Strange Names
- Princess, Queen, Regina, King, & Royalty
- Rose, Rosa, Rosie, Rosita & Roselyn – Part 1
- Rose, Rosa, Rosie, Rosita & Roselyn – Part 2
- Rose, Rosa, Rosie, Rosita & Roselyn – Part 3
- Ruth
- Sandy, Sandra, Allesandra
- Sarah, Sara, Zaria
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While any self-help techniques outlined herein may be beneficial for scam victims seeking to recover from their experience and move towards recovery, it is important to consult with a qualified mental health professional before initiating any course of action. Each individual’s experience and needs are unique, and what works for one person may not be suitable for another.
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I have reported this to the police several times who told me “to delete my social media accounts and stay off social media. I’m too old to be on there.” I’m 45 years old! Anna Jean Goski continues to get away with what she’s doing. I spent 16 days in the psych ward and am on 10mg of Valium twice a day because of her.
What they are trying to tell you is that you do not have the skills to spot scammers. With a history of mental disorders, you are well advised to listen to your medical professionals. As far as the criminal, most likely the information you have is not enough for law enforcement anyway. You have done your part and reported “her”, now turn your back and let them do their job.
Yes i have reported this to so many different law enforcement agencies and officers both legal and abroad and they try telling them there is a sex trafficking and prostitution ring being run but am told to delete my social media accounts because im too old. my rights undedr the civil rights act of 1964. i cant find a lawyer. i am the original poster of this. it still goes on tho.
Then stop worrying about it. You have reported it. Let law enforcement do their jobs. You need to focus on your own emotional recovery. Start by talking with a trauma counselor.
My ex girlfriend Anna Jean Goski from Oakdale, Minnesota is a scammer online goes by Jessica Mira, Ari Novoa, and many other names. She’s been scamming the last few years anyways without my knowledge. Then I get sick with a terminal illness and she runs off with weirdos and sexually harasses me sending porn that I don’t want for the last19 months! I need help an im not getting any! I’ve reported it several times just because of the death threats to my parents and called crazy! Wow! Well I have proof!
You need to report this to the police first.
Scammer using name of Lovely Linda and Danielle Delaunay pictures and videos. Contacted husband on FB, quickly moved to Hang Outs and scammed me of $17,000. Claimed she was in Ghana helping her mother at uncle’s behest. Needed money to get back to America, new phone, warm coat, etc. Had gold as an asset. Needed to pay barrister to get gold to US. Cut contact in Dec, 2022. Aug, 2022 renewed contact. Claims to be back in Florida, going to school. Needs money to pay rent.
Have you reported this to your local police?
If you lost money: the way to report this is first with your local police – they are your first responders, then always report all scams to the FTC at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/?orgcode=SCARS and to SCARS at http://www.Anyscam.com – optionally, you can also report to the FBI at http://www.IC3.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI
You can find more places to report here: https://romancescamsnow.com/reporting-entity-directory/
I had a scammer on facebook try to trick me, they use fake pics,fake location and fake name. This scammer was using the name Taylor Karen and said they were from Ohio. They were using pictures of someone in the adult entertainment industry. I reported them and can’t find the profile now, but I’m sure they just moved on to another fake profile.
There is a scammer named Nouaman Rafek Allah from Morocco Rabat. He pretends to want to marry you than once he gets photos and videos he will start demanding money. He is always willing to be cam and does alot of drugs. He claims to want to go to the USA or EU but his arrest record will not allow him.
Look out for Alex Frank or Frank Alexander, he pretends to be a US Soldier. He is a horrible person and will try to blackmail you. His written English is poor. If he sends you pictures check the date of them. He will state he is widowed and lives in NYC. He also has pictures of a young girl on his Tik Tok and Instagram profiles which he says is his daughter…….
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Hello,
I have encountered a romance scammer that utilizes the name “Joy Alexander” from allegedly Nashville, TN.
Please be aware as the stories and requests get very suspicous and get worse as time goes on.
Thanks,
Harvey
Did you report the crime on http://www.Anyscam.com?
I’ve encountered a woman named Sophia Patrick claiming to be from New Jersey, who I”ve contacted another individual who also has been scammed by this woman. How do I get her listed so that other individuals are spared getting snared in her honey trap?
Please report all scammers on http://www.AgainstScams.org
I’ve been contacted by a young woman Stephanie Stonebridge from – funnily enough New Jersey too. I was suspicious but kept convo going until ‘she’ asked me for Amazon gift cards to help with groceries