“I Was Scammed Out of £50,000 By A Fake Lover I Met Online” | This Morning 

“He asked for £200.. not enough to make alarms go off”.. £1 would make my alarm go off..

We tell our kids not to talk to strangers …now we have to tell our parents and grandparents 😢

If someone started wooing me online and then asked for money for a stamp I would block him. 😅

There is immense pain in losing a large amount of money but to garner courage to speak about it says a lot about the person’s great character.

Why send money to someone youve never met

How is she transferring him money if his account is frozen.. he wouldn’t be able to use it anyway😂

I wouldn’t even give my ‘actual’ girlfriend of 19 years £50k. How does anyone convince themselves this is normal?!?

Sending money from her pension! I'm sorry but my sympathy is out of the window. Taking out loans for people she never met, Jesus wept!

It’s her fault, she was trying to buy someone’s love.

Scammers ask about whether or not you own your home so they know how much money they can steal from you.

DO NOT send any money to a stranger! And wrong- sending a little amount of money is a red-flag!!

was she living in a bubble ???? has she never heard of this happening to other women

Never send money. It's that simple.

Scammers usually ask for a small amount at the beginning as commitment money. They know once you send a small amount, you’re willing to send more. What’s that small amount received, the victim is labeled as a paying client.

Even if she had met this Guy in person, Asking for money is a red flag. But she didn't even meet this Guy - Speechless. She was clearly very clever at getting her money back but not so clever when giving it out.

Some people are so desperate for love they will do anything just to be loved.

I was scammed of £30 and that hurt, but I quickly caught on to what was happening. I can't imagine how she feels losing £50,000 poor woman.

As soon as they mention money, that would be a 'get lost' from me.

How can you know someone’s personality if you have never met them in person?

How the bank can give back £50k just like that? She chose to give her money away, it's not the banks fault.

Remember Meatloaf’s wise words when being asked for money by a stranger “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I won’t Do That)” 👍🏻

He had a nice smile! 😳 £50,000!

Glad im poor

Absolutely astonished she got her money back. Very lucky, as I assumed she would be blamed for transferring cash to a man she didn't even have a video chat with.

The husband must be turning in his grave.

Red Flags the person online is a scammer: - Widower - wife died in an accident or of cancer - Has one child who doesn’t live with him, sometimes in boarding school - Lives in one place e.g. US, but is “from” somewhere else e.g. Norway, currently working in a third location e.g. Syria. - Has W. African accent and not one from any place they have resided - Job is “Orthopaedic Surgeon Doctor”, “Drilling Engineer on an oil rig” “Military General” or “Precious Metals Trader”. Knows very little about their supposed profession if questioned - Keeps asking “What are you doing now” “Have you Eaten” “What is your favourite colour” and other banal questions. Doesn’t read your responses - Will not video chat - Tells you he loves you and love bombs before ever meeting and indeed before video chatting - Types “Alaye” at some stage during your chat. Alaye is a Nigerian word and is used to test if the person they are chatting to is also a Nigerian scammer. - Asks for money - any number of excuses, such as bank account frozen, money to pay to apply for annual leave, taxes etc.

Ive seen so many of these stories now that i just don't have sympathy for these people anymore

The only person to blame is her gullible self. If she couldn't pick up on red flags she has no common sense whatsoever

I bet that was her husband‘s money. I believe that is why these widows are so frivolous with the money their husbands left them. They did not have to work for it themselves. They do not value the money at all.

As granny used to say ‘a fool and their money are soon parted’. When a person you’ve never seen, met or actually even know starts asking for money it’s a scam. There can’t be 12 people left on the planet at this point that doesn’t know this.

Too old for such nonsense. Never be desperate for anything. These people smell you amile off.

She's not the first and won't be the last... loneliness is a terrible thing.

Once had a colleague in a large office i worked in years ago. She would go around asking everyone if she could borrow £20. She never paid any of it back. She had some amazing excuses to not pay it back. Thats a scam in itself😮

He said he was going to pay her back 'with interest'. If this was the case they why was he 'borrowing' money from her in the first instance? That should have been a red flag to her.

I gave my husband a whole child but I wouldn't give him 50k lol

Don't you have children and grandchildren to spend time with instead of these scammers...are you so desperate for a man in your life ???

She is one lucky lady to get her money back because every single one I’ve watched online on catfish they all lost their money & houses & some even ended up homeless because of it

I'm sorry, I can't feel sorry for these people anymore. Information about these scams are all over the internet. The same scam, over and over again. If they ask for money, don't send any. That simple.

I would never send money to someone i dont know or have ever met when will ppl learn it have been so much in the news about this by now

When will women learn .. as soon as they ask for money it should be a red flag moment !

Why give him money

This seems to happen to many women who married their first love and led a very sheltered life and are looking for that support again.

It was so soon after her husband died that she felt embarrassed. Oh well...

Her own fault.. she fell for it..

no sympathy. Why, just why would you do it?

I really don’t get how people are so naive…this is such a common story…denial is STRONG

Desperation, gullibility, vanity, and no, they didn't "build a bond". I wish the interviewers wouldn't encourage the belief that there's some sort of relationship happening. She's never met him. She doesn't know him, he doesn't know her. You can't fall in love with someone you've never even met. But one easy rule to remember is just do not send money to anyone.

Sorry but I don’t feel sorry for these women. First red flag is that you’ve never met him. Why even give him 1 cent. You don’t even remotely know what he even looks like ( he is only a voice on the other end of the phone). Second red flag he mentions being responsible for injured employees. Does he not have insurance? He’s known you for 6 weeks and he asks you for money? I wouldn’t lend my boyfriend $200 and I’ve known him for years. The reason being is that he is fully independent and would never ask me for a dime. If a man really respects and loves you he will never ask you for a dollar even.

Once money is mentioned. It's a CON. she needs to undertake some work on healthy relationships. Listening to her this is an old, old scam. Warnings everywhere.

If it isn’t the consequences of her own actions

These vulnerable people are being led by their emotions & not applying critical thinking. If a grown man asked to borrow ANY money that would be a red flag to me. And no we don’t all meet people online as Alison suggests 🙄

"In hind side" 👀🤔😆

How do people even have 50k inthe bank??

How could these people send money they don’t have?

I have lent money to men who I did know and my family, and they never paid me back. I learned real quickly that when someone begs for money, it’s not a loan. It’s a Gift. If these panhandlers have serious intentions in repaying you, direct them to the BANK. It’s not against the law to ask someone for money. Was at Costco and the cashier asked if I wanted to give a donation to Children’s Hospital when the CEO makes over 5.1 million dollars annually. Pleading poverty is Not against the law.

What a truly, lovely woman! My heart soared, when I heard that she’d got her money back and was now able to get on with rebuilding her life again. Bless you sweetheart, may your life now be filled with happiness and contentment. ♥️

I would never! Smh...

Nooooooo not the pension!!! 😮

They need to make a PSA, because it’s ridiculous how many older people in this country, who are getting scammed by unsophisticated, text book scams.

There are enough of these accounts out there now that every person should be wary. Many of the “ victims” refuse to listen to their children, relatives or friends who are suspicious. Be knowledgeable about anyone stranger on the internet. Many, or most don’t have the best of attentions , especially when they ask for very personal financial information. But because of how many of these accounts are publicized, these victims are being very foolish to not do their due diligence.

I wouldn’t give my family or best friends my life savings….but giving a stranger & someone I’ve never even met is INSANE

Sounds thick!

Even the banks give warning before u give money to anyone

When will these people learn don't send money to people you never met. You don't know these people . Don't let them play on your heart. How do you love a voice on a phone

I’ll barely send my husband a tenner.

If you meet someone never trust them till you can actually meet them and verify them. Best to meet them and their family. Make them think you don't have much money, and are not able to give them any. If they are a Scammer they will quickly disappear! Before having any trust you should visit them, meet their family, and see how the live. Until things become sincere over time never trust them! Long distance relationships can be complex and heart breaking. Best to find someone locally, and especially who is part of your community.

I think this woman might have been on BGT or X factor, she is so like a past contestant?? But she is also really silly for sending so much money to a stranger. I mean 50K that is a lot of money…………

This is ridiculous. Why would his hotel bills be £50k? Where was he staying, the Ritz? Also it should be a big red flag that his bank account is frozen cus that’s an extreme measure in itself. She really was dumb and blindsided. Doesn’t sound like the bloke was caught either. He’s still got the £50k right

The more charismatic the more they have to hide.

The moment she heard the word "DUBAI" all alarms should have gone off.

She wasn't scammed out of 50 thousand.For Pete's sake, at what point does the penny not drop. That's crazy.

Dry your eyes, if you had too much money you should have give it to your family or the homeless, not some randomer on social media 🙄

06:30 ?huh? Ask them lots of questions? Naw, block them!

She looks like Lorraine

If a man claims to be as successful as he said he was, with his son running a company in America, I would get nervous if he asked for cash...but being lonely and a widow I suppose you get caught up in the "high" of a new romance😢

Hang on....so how did they know how/why/whom was scamming Lyn?...if they didn't "catch" him?

50 grand, it was obviously money she you afford to loose.

Lorraine Kelly 😂😂

They don’t stop or disappear I would

I was approached by a scammer and yes he asked me had I got my own home. Within four text messages he asked me for "400 pounds. I spoke to my sister and she said he is a scammer they tell you the same sad story all the time. I told him he was a scammer and he sent me a picture he was Nigerian or African. The first picture was of a man on the oil rigs. I told him I would get i touch with police blocked him he got no money from me.

After 4 weeks he asked for money and she gave it to him? 😮 Some people shouldn’t be allowed to make decisions on their own.

This is a soulless crime and I don't believe in victim blaming These scammers are evil professionals prey on trusting people and wreck their lives Even fake companies do it and people pretending to be the bank this lady is so lucky to get her money back

How many times are you going to do this story. It's their own fault.

If this happened to you in 2022, 2023 or 24 I have no sympathy for you! 5:49 There have been so many stories about this since about 2018, on Dr Phil, and all over the news channels. Do these women only watch soaps?

Being alone does not mean you are lonely. I guess i have trust problem sad.

They are victims of their own foolishness not victims of anyone else

But of banter cost her 50,000 wow

How can you love and send money to someone you've never meant. Price for ignorance. Deal with it.

Facetime, meet in person and NEVER send even one penny

Your meant to go on a date first its not meant to be a money bank transfer why are so many people fooling for this now, some genuine people can't even find a date

How many times 😮😮😮

How did the bank refund you if Derek got the money that you sent. The bank would say it is your fault how did the bank pay you back back

Avoid bad people...stay poor 😂

Same story..frozen bank account, no food, paying his employees..ALL LIES..all common! Glad I’m poor! These scammers are mostly from Lagos, Nigeria

Its 2024 and these stories are still popping up on my feed how are people still falling for this i don't even give a guy my phone number till i've met him in person i expect this from someone very old who maybe struggling with dementia or something but people like this really gotta wise up your making me root for the scammers

Im glad she mentioned men as well. Women usually tend not to care about men in any regard

If he's not my husband, he can kick rocks.

I scammed a scammer pretending to be my fave youtuber, who wanted me £3000 to have a zoom meeting and I kept promising him to buy him internet data, but knew i never would, he got very cross when i said he wasn't who he saidhe was, he was the Gullible one

No sympathy what so ever , why would you part with money to a person you have never meet in the flesh , the mind boggles

She is not the brightest star in the sky.