Marvin Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) As title says. Someone is trying to scam me. I got a message via Skype from this bird from Ghana even though Skype showed Ontario, California as her location. Supposedly it was an error but we chatted for an hour. Then came requests for a pic. So I sent her a pic of me at hospitality from 2012. But that wasn't good enough and wants a selfie of me. I've seen shit happen to folks who have fallen for scams such as this so asked for a link to her Facebook but for some lame excuse she couldn't do that. I have since blocked her on Google hangouts etc. Just can't believe the audacity of the chancing bar steward. I enjoy a scam and have participated in scamming Homebase around 18 years ago so in a roundabout way I respect him or her for trying. She had a pic on Skype which has since been removed. Anyone else been contacted in similar circumstances? Edited January 22, 2019 by Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Not sure I follow, what’s the scam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Is the OP admitting to scamming ? Then having the cheek to complain about a bit of karma.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 She is wanting pic of me on my own. Also why the feck would she Skype me directly? Why would Skype show her location as California and she's saying Ghana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, luckydug said: Is the OP admitting to scamming ? Then having the cheek to complain about a bit of karma.? I was involved ripping off Homebase around 19/20 years ago but never any individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 11 minutes ago, Marvin said: I was involved ripping off Homebase around 19/20 years ago but never any individual. Probably cost someone their job or jail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 51 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Probably cost someone their job or jail. the vouchers were photocopied that's how simple it was. Now the voucher quality is so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I wonder what ever happened that that chap on here a couple of months ago who was blatantly being catfished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 27 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: I wonder what ever happened that that chap on here a couple of months ago who was blatantly being catfished. No news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Is she fit? Can you pm me some pics if you get them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Why on Earth would someone pretend to be from Ghana?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 53 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Is she fit? Can you pm me some pics if you get them ? She looked alright but for all I know it's some bloke in his pyjamas and her photos have been deleted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 40 minutes ago, Phil Dunphy said: Why on Earth would someone pretend to be from Ghana?! Because they actually live in Lochend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Because they actually live in Lochend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 11 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Because they actually live in Lochend? Touche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Because they actually live in Lochend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Marv hoping that there is a chance to get his end away with some complete stranger from Ghana, then complains that she’s scamming him...am I getting close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Marv hoping that there is a chance to get his end away with some complete stranger from Ghana, then complains that she’s scamming him...am I getting close? Closer than Marv did anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: Closer than Marv did anyway. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: Closer than Marv did anyway. Nice one Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Just a random Skype call eh...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, Morgan said: Closer than Marv did anyway. knowing my luck with women it's probably as close as I'm going to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Still not sure what the actual grift is in this scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 31 minutes ago, Marvin said: knowing my luck with women it's probably as close as I'm going to get Keep your pecker up, Marv. @scott herbertson , @luckyBatistuta and myself are all rooting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, GlasgoJambo said: Still not sure what the actual grift is in this scenario. My guess is that it starts with the requested photo. Then escalates to some nudity/dick pics then a bit of video of the 'target' carrying out some sort of sexual act, which then results in them being blackmailed into paying to have the video deleted before it is sent out to all their Facebook contacts/work etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, SUTOL said: My guess is that it starts with the requested photo. Then escalates to some nudity/dick pics then a bit of video of the 'target' carrying out some sort of sexual act, which then results in them being blackmailed into paying to have the video deleted before it is sent out to all their Facebook contacts/work etc. So, we're all agreed that Marvin should just go along with all and any of her (or "her") requests, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, Morgan said: Keep your pecker up, Marv. @scott herbertson , @luckyBatistuta and myself are all rooting for you. is that a euphemism? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAYEL Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 They probably have all your bank details and now just need photo ID Fake passport / drivers licence ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, Marvin said: is that a euphemism? ? Aye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 49 minutes ago, SUTOL said: My guess is that it starts with the requested photo. Then escalates to some nudity/dick pics then a bit of video of the 'target' carrying out some sort of sexual act, which then results in them being blackmailed into paying to have the video deleted before it is sent out to all their Facebook contacts/work etc. This. Very much this. As an old punter I've never really got the thrill of recording yourself having a Sherman to share with anyone. Never mind someone you've never actually met. Old fashioned I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 marvin sounds a bit paranoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 No understandy. Why does sending an innocent selfie mean you're signed up to showing the whole pant cargo? Get the good pics off the bint then do a nash. Amirite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, milky_26 said: marvin sounds a bit paranoid Probably uses an android phone too...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftBack Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Marvin said: She is wanting pic of me on my own. Also why the feck would she Skype me directly? Why would Skype show her location as California and she's saying Ghana. Jeez - paranoid or what? Anyway send me your bank details and I an explain all. Bank details will allow me to verify you are who you say you are. And if it all goes well I can let you get involved an investment that is guaranteed to make millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, LeftBack said: Jeez - paranoid or what? Anyway send me your bank details and I an explain all. Bank details will allow me to verify you are who you say you are. And if it all goes well I can let you get involved an investment that is guaranteed to make millions. Just a little cautious. I've seen a friend of an ex create a whole new identity and obtain a bank account and credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Marvin said: Just a little cautious. I've seen a friend of an ex create a whole new identity and obtain a bank account and credit card. What via a selfie? And why are you hanging out with your ex friends? Edited January 22, 2019 by AlimOzturk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 13 hours ago, Dawnrazor said: Because they actually live in Lochend? Leader for post of the year so far! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 10 hours ago, Marvin said: Just a little cautious. I've seen a friend of an ex create a whole new identity and obtain a bank account and credit card. You will be scammed if you go along with this. Don't be cautious, just tell het to **** off and meet a bird in the boozer who isn't trying to clean you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 things 1. I bet he asked if she knew who kingson was. 2. the girl probably thinks marvin is trying to scam her by sending a 6 year old photo and not just doing a simple selfie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 10 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: And why are you hanging out with your ex friends? I'm not. When I lived (not now) with her, her mate would create a whole new identity for himself and open bank accounts and apply for credit cards. Banks security was shit and just he exploited it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, SE16 3LN said: meet a bird in the boozer who isn't trying to clean you out Good luck with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 14 hours ago, Marvin said: knowing my luck with women it's probably as close as I'm going to get And you've just been grassed up to the Homebase compliance department. Not your day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Thumper said: And you've just been grassed up to the Homebase compliance department. Not your day... And what are they gonna do. The Judge threw the case out as my involvement could not be proven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Marvin said: And what are they gonna do. The Judge threw the case out as my involvement could not be proven. Good point, and it's not as if you've just made an online confession or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 This is more of a car crash thread than the bypass thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Thumper said: Good point, and it's not as if you've just made an online confession or anything. End of day we did Homebase a favour by exposing a flaw in their vouchers. Ain't got the bottle to do it again though. I have too much to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 People use skype outside of work? Madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Just been asked for $30 to help her out because she and grandma have something to eat Told you lot I was getting scammed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Marvin said: Just been asked for $30 to help her out because she and grandma have something to eat Told you lot I was getting scammed Have a heart man, you can't let grandma starve. Not grandma! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Have a heart man, you can't let grandma starve. Not grandma! ? Damn right. She sent me a pic and to me she is too beautiful for it to be true (her not grandma lol) so binned all contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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