I need some input. First, I think I'm being scammed. "But", I know I'm in an emotionally vulnerable state, so can't help but wonder if I'm being overly cautious. If this is a "love scam", then this person is pretty damn good and VERY damn persistent. Facts: She claims to to be a French (age 30, caucasian, 5'7", 130 lbs) national whose father has chosen to retire in Mbour, Senegal - the 2nd largest city of that nation. I don't know a whole lot about tracing stuff back to it's source (this is via yahoo...IM and email) but I have learned enough to get an ISP for Senegal's (only?) Nat'l Telephone Sevice. I have NOT been able to establish a live pic via her PC since it's "papa's PC and he won't dish the cash for repairs" (paraphrasing). Sounds honest in stating she wants to get the hell out, away from corrupt government, high unemloyment, bored shitless etc., etc... Spoke by phone once, but, so what?
What throws me is the daily emails and IM's. I mean, these aren't cut and paste jobs. Fresh, new stuff, daily, for the last 3 months. Are scammers willing to work that hard these days? That's what brings me doubt about my suspicion...this person is truly earning earning the Euro714 they are asking for to get out (no request for Visa, Official doc, or other BS funding - French passport) and come to Europe. When all is said and done, IF I were to fall for this, this person will have invested enough hours to have made it a full time job. Which is possible, I guess. What do you say? If so, why the F#$k don't these clowns put all that time and energy into something legit? Jeez!
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