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Romance Scam. What to do if someone tries to manipulate your feelings online?

Module 5 - Page 3

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This is Mary. She is 78.

She joined a social network for book lovers, where she met Jim.

Jim said he was a retired pilot.

He seemed kind and spent time chatting with Mary.

After two weeks, he said he had feelings for her, even though they had never met in person.

Then came the request: I need money to pay my lawyer so I can visit you.

Mary felt flattered, but also unsure.

Thankfully, she called her daughter before sending anything.