Caught in an Online Dating Scam- Clearing up Misconceptions & Sharing Lessons
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- Опубліковано 20 лис 2023
- This is a follow-up video I made after losing the majority of my life savings in an online dating scam. I am sharing some of my lessons learned and address some of the comments left on that first video in the hopes that it further helps people avoid this from happening and offer support to those who have been scammed in a similar way.
Here's the original video to learn more about my story: • I Lost the Majority of...
To learn more about my romance scam story called the pig butchering scam and next steps I am taking, subscribe to my blog: Massage, Love & Health shaip.substack.com/
Resources to Report if this has happened to you:
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov/
The Global Anti-Scam Org: www.globalantiscam.org/contact
A story about the pig-butchering scam: www.cnbc.com/2022/08/25/pig-b...
Thank you for watching and I hope this helps get the word out and prevents it from happening to you or people you care about. In case this has happened to you or someone you know, I hope sharing my story can provide some support.
I've had many people help me, even those who are critical of my choices . Thanks and many blessings to all of you.
I Think Im getting scammed , your story is the same thing that is happening to me right now, do you have any pictures that she might have sent you of herself? I would like to exchange information and see where or what can I do, she has presented herself as a wealthy person, vietnamese, her name is Anna, how can I research her , I have talked to her on the phone, and video call too, same MO. Did you use Trust wallet? and blockchain?
I don’t know what glitch in the algorithm led me to this video, but this would have been a real scandal in 2009. It’s 2024 and this scam isn’t new. Dear God people, if you can’t meet a person irl, just learn to be happy with yourself. I feel bad for you, but learn your lesson and keep it pushing, man.
It is difficult to trust even if you video call, with the proliferation of face filters how do you really know. Thanks for sharing your story.
You were not stupid, you were just a bit unlucky to fall in love with some horrible person. It could happen to all of us, online or offline. Thanks for your courage to talk about such things. It was not your fault) Haters who judge you just don't know how well the scammers can manipulate people.
Wow your a very brave person for being honest about what you went through most people wouldn't disclose this in public especially online .
Thank you very much. Very much appreciated!
Thanks for sharing your story. SF is full of nice girls (do it old school!!!) - don't do it online !
I am so sorry this happened to you. Thanks for sharing your story.
Love you Shai! Love, Light, Meta 🧡💛💚💙💜 Thank you for sharing your story so bravely
Thanks Melissa. Very much appreciated and sending you much metta too
I feel very for sorry for you, i know how it feels to be taken advantage of. But it exposed my weakness for fast money.
It's so kind of you to share this story. It shows that you have a lot of integrity. But ..... how??? How could this happen to someone so intelligent and so kind? How can you turn over your life savings to someone you haven't even met. How much did you lose? I can't contribute to you go fund me unless you become completely transparent. If you got scammed for 5000 I'm not going to worry too much about you. If you got scammed for 200,000 it's a very different thing. I need to know how seriously to take you. Please be transparent so that I can make an informed decision.
Hi Vivinpan. I really appreciate you, your words and your offer to support. If you want to email me I can share that, but that is one piece of info I have chosen to share on an individual basis. If you like, please reach out to me on Facebook with my name Shai Plonski or email info@stilllightcenter.com (my work email) and we'll connect. Thanks
Outstanding job, CYBERTUNT I'm so glad you're out there battling these vile con artists. We must take every precaution to protect the general people and the elderly from these vile con artists! Bravo to you! You ought to be awarded the Nobel Prize for protecting us. Big up, brother
Scam!
Never part with money for any reason, on women you aren’t tapping, even then, say no!
100% agree. Hiring a prostitute would've been cheaper and at least you know you the price and what you get for it up front.
Hopefully, you're moving on with your life and not planning to monetize your victimization indefinitely (cringe).
What needs to be said though is that there is someone out there for you (if you haven't already met them), and the same energy that you invested into that misguided soul (scammer) CAN be applied to a real, loving, and reciprocal person to foster the type of relationship that you yourself deserve. Be genuine and be yourself and I hope you get whatever it is that you're looking for.
I don’t think you should even bother to explain urself. It is entirely up to peeps whether to donate or not, you shared your story, you did not lie for the funds. I wouldn’t have bothered if I am you explaining. There will always be people berating scam victims so why bother
It's okay. I'm glad you got the funding mechanism in place. People want to help--it's great to let them! Kudos for your bravery.