Well, once again, I find myself the 'target' on what appears to be a scam.
For maybe the fourth time in the past several years, I received an email from a young woman overseas that supposedly saw my profile on a dating site, and "just had to write!".
Sure, the emails start out innocently enough, telling me all about "themselves".
How they grew up in a small village, one or both or there parents were killed somehow, or they can't find " a real boyfriend in their country.
Then they decide to somehow pack up and move to the U.S. so "we can be together".
oy
Of course, after several emails leading up to the one about "I've gained my passport/travel papers and am coming to you!", comes the email we all expect.
"I am short (x-amount of money) to complete the trip. I've come too close to give up now and if you care about me you will help me".
again......oy
But this latest "potential mate" is bolder/better than the rest. They actually included a wave file of their voice and...........wait for it............A PASSPORT!
I mean, how bold of a move!
Now sure, I'm a lonely guy, and love the idea of a beautiful young woman, having seen my online dating profile, to fall in love and jump the pond to be with me and only me. But luckily, I'm more of a realist than these people are used to.
And sure it's fun to play along for a bit, but DAMN something should be done about this kind of scam.
A passport....really? Kinda scary what length people will go to for money.......
