Taken in because they were greedy and obviously ignored the elephant in the room requiring money payments to recieve this windfall which couldn't have been a bigger red flag.
I would suggest if you get a letter saying you have an inheritance, that someone in your family do a family tree and you can instantly tell that they are making stuff up! My brother recently got a letter that was an inheritance scam and it took me two seconds to explain to him that there were no such family members after looking at the family tree because I am the family genealogist boy was he disappointed lol
Exactly why I do not believe everything a doctor tells me. Mine have been wrong a few times. It doesn't seem to matter how many years of studying they put in if they can't reason their way out of a paper bag. How naive could this one be to believe something that obvious?
@@inerit5175 I think that applies to all humans though. We are nearly all lacking and weak in some way, either intellectually, emotionally, social skills, street smarts... and often in more than one area. This is the problem with highly trained individuals who have concentrated on just their field. Not being well-rounded can make them dangerous because we trust them to know what they are doing. Unfortunately, I expect them to not only be exceptional at their chosen profession but also have the other minor skills to make good decisions in their field of expertise. What good is someone who is highly trained but cannot then use that knowledge to effectively process that information properly and be able to look at the big picture? This is precisely why I never trust anyone who has concentrated on learning one specific skill! I have learned the hard way to not completely trust anyone. I listen and try to pick their brain for the knowledge, but in the end, I need to do my own research and make my own decisions. I still believe a Cardiologist technically made a bad diagnosis concerning my Mom. Her own local doctors had been monitoring her well for years *as a team working together* so it was not just one opinion managing her treatment. A visiting specialist who saw her for the first time looked at her lab and other test results that her regular physicians had done and within 20 minutes decided she was a good candidate for some 'minor' cardiac surgery. I requested a consultation with one of her regular doctors after that to ask more questions after I had done even more research. One of her regular doctors could not openly challenge the specialist's diagnosis but tried hard to hint that surgery was not the only solution and she could maintain her way of life without it. I was with her during that consultation and could hear between the lines. My Mom could not detect those subtle hints. I told Mom that if I was in her position, I would not have the surgery, why I felt that way, and provided my research. She was a stubborn woman though and chose to go with the specialist of course. She was of that generation who idolized professionals and completely believed they knew what they were doing. She was *90* at the time and very fit and within 2 weeks after the procedure had a massive stroke that killed her. The lesson for me was to always consult with a team (legal, medical) in all fields rather than rely on one person who is lacking in one part of using their training.
@@teresasnow-angel5494 Yes, the wife seems so naive. I don't even want to comment about the Doctor. I keep remembering how kids were when I was in high school, since I knew them well. There were so many jokers in the classroom and I'm sure a lot of them became professionals who are still incompetent at everything they attempt! Think of an average classroom of 25 kids. Two will be exceptionally intelligent, 5 will be above average, 15 will barely be functioning on an average level and the last 3 should not have been 'promoted' to that grade in the first place. We really need to be responsible for our own lives in everything we do.
@@islandgal500 Agreed 100% never give online daters money---and all real estate transactions to be done in person at the appropriate offices with witnesses...
The old saying is, " if it sounds too good to be true, It probably no easy way to free money." mainly too if it involves large,Large amounts of it. Don't fall for it, Best too Don't be greedy. Like these scammers are
@@star999nine Time helped them create their wealth, and depending on their age, if they have about 20 more years they can start again, but with a lot of financial sacrifices, which they should be reaping in their old age. It's not fair, and we should remember that as we get older, we should be conservative with the risk that we take with our money.
Thank God I didn’t send my money to so-called “girlfriend” that met on Instagram through WhatsApp stated that her father died and she wants me to co-signed my name on the paperwork with her “lawyer”. Thank God I didn’t. My good friend of mine is a police detective and it’s now launching an investigation. Here’s what to do: 1. Don’t be a suckers. 2. Save all the transactions including his or her name, phone number, location and if you can, date of birth. and 3. Block her social media account and the phone number. 4. Always check your credit card and bank statement and step up the alert and if there’s a suspicious of withdrawal, contact to your local bank and credit card company. 5. Call the credit bureau to freeze the credit score and get a free credit score report ASAP. IF YOU’RE A VICTIM, CALL THE POLICE.
Any time you have to pay money to get money it's a SCAM
Taken in because they were greedy and obviously ignored the elephant in the room requiring money payments to recieve this windfall which couldn't have been a bigger red flag.
they play on people's greed that why they fall for it
How can u be so foolish, and the victim was a Dr. an inheritance? Why wouldn’t he consult an attorney, greed is at the heart of all these scams
Because her husband is GREEDY!
What a maroon
Wise words from Bugs Bunny.
Can't cheat an honest man.
Although that's not always true, It is true most of the time.
Because he was greedy
when will greedy people realise.!!!
How do you not know about a rich relative that died?
It does happen. Happened to me.
Love of money is the root of all evil.
They were swindled because of a fraudulent claim that they had inherited money. To me that is neither “love of money” nor is it evil.
@@maryjanebrown4667 They were swindled because of the condition of their heart.
I would suggest if you get a letter saying you have an inheritance, that someone in your family do a family tree and you can instantly tell that they are making stuff up! My brother recently got a letter that was an inheritance scam and it took me two seconds to explain to him that there were no such family members after looking at the family tree because I am the family genealogist boy was he disappointed lol
Exactly why I do not believe everything a doctor tells me. Mine have been wrong a few times. It doesn't seem to matter how many years of studying they put in if they can't reason their way out of a paper bag. How naive could this one be to believe something that obvious?
many doctors have very limited social skills, they spend too much time studying and working! Still NO excuse to fall for this nonsense!
@@inerit5175 I think that applies to all humans though. We are nearly all lacking and weak in some way, either intellectually, emotionally, social skills, street smarts... and often in more than one area. This is the problem with highly trained individuals who have concentrated on just their field. Not being well-rounded can make them dangerous because we trust them to know what they are doing.
Unfortunately, I expect them to not only be exceptional at their chosen profession but also have the other minor skills to make good decisions in their field of expertise. What good is someone who is highly trained but cannot then use that knowledge to effectively process that information properly and be able to look at the big picture? This is precisely why I never trust anyone who has concentrated on learning one specific skill! I have learned the hard way to not completely trust anyone. I listen and try to pick their brain for the knowledge, but in the end, I need to do my own research and make my own decisions.
I still believe a Cardiologist technically made a bad diagnosis concerning my Mom. Her own local doctors had been monitoring her well for years *as a team working together* so it was not just one opinion managing her treatment.
A visiting specialist who saw her for the first time looked at her lab and other test results that her regular physicians had done and within 20 minutes decided she was a good candidate for some 'minor' cardiac surgery. I requested a consultation with one of her regular doctors after that to ask more questions after I had done even more research. One of her regular doctors could not openly challenge the specialist's diagnosis but tried hard to hint that surgery was not the only solution and she could maintain her way of life without it. I was with her during that consultation and could hear between the lines. My Mom could not detect those subtle hints.
I told Mom that if I was in her position, I would not have the surgery, why I felt that way, and provided my research. She was a stubborn woman though and chose to go with the specialist of course. She was of that generation who idolized professionals and completely believed they knew what they were doing. She was *90* at the time and very fit and within 2 weeks after the procedure had a massive stroke that killed her. The lesson for me was to always consult with a team (legal, medical) in all fields rather than rely on one person who is lacking in one part of using their training.
No active brain cells in that Doctors head--and the wife is missing a few cells too!!!!!
@@teresasnow-angel5494 Yes, the wife seems so naive. I don't even want to comment about the Doctor. I keep remembering how kids were when I was in high school, since I knew them well. There were so many jokers in the classroom and I'm sure a lot of them became professionals who are still incompetent at everything they attempt! Think of an average classroom of 25 kids. Two will be exceptionally intelligent, 5 will be above average, 15 will barely be functioning on an average level and the last 3 should not have been 'promoted' to that grade in the first place. We really need to be responsible for our own lives in everything we do.
@@islandgal500 Agreed 100% never give online daters money---and all real estate transactions to be done in person at the appropriate offices with witnesses...
A bird in hand...
The old saying is, " if it sounds too good to be true, It probably no easy way to free money." mainly too if it involves large,Large amounts of it. Don't fall for it, Best too Don't be greedy. Like these scammers are
Having half a million dollars is a great financial accomplishment. They will be able to create their wealth again. Don't give up, bad things happen.
@@star999nine Time helped them create their wealth, and depending on their age, if they have about 20 more years they can start again, but with a lot of financial sacrifices, which they should be reaping in their old age.
It's not fair, and we should remember that as we get older, we should be conservative with the risk that we take with our money.
@@star999nine It is also not reasonable for elderly people to take so much risk that they can lose their entire life savings in their old age.
Thank God I didn’t send my money to so-called “girlfriend” that met on Instagram through WhatsApp stated that her father died and she wants me to co-signed my name on the paperwork with her “lawyer”. Thank God I didn’t. My good friend of mine is a police detective and it’s now launching an investigation. Here’s what to do: 1. Don’t be a suckers. 2. Save all the transactions including his or her name, phone number, location and if you can, date of birth. and 3. Block her social media account and the phone number. 4. Always check your credit card and bank statement and step up the alert and if there’s a suspicious of withdrawal, contact to your local bank and credit card company. 5. Call the credit bureau to freeze the credit score and get a free credit score report ASAP. IF YOU’RE A VICTIM, CALL THE POLICE.