Arizona romance scam victim shares her story 

The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect *Strong widget!* If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country. Amazing work!

*Mr Strong Widget, I would like to sincerely thank you from the BOTTOM of my heart! So many from tough harsh living conditions that suffer and you helping and giving them something that they desperately need just to survive. I thank God for wonderful people like you that are making the differences that truly matter most! God bless you Strong widget!!! Love from Greenville NC*

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I Show respect for you for all that your doing, helping every one of the survivors of these scambaggs, they so should have been embarrassed and be presented to the general population, these individuals have no put on this world, all around good *Apexbureauservice* we're here to help you, good luck with that and all your group

*HONESTLY, HE'S AN AMAZING PERSON. HE USES HIS TIME, MOVES AND BASICALLY HIS LIFE INTO HELPING PEOPLE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE. USING AN EXCELLENT HELP MODEL AS WELL IN MAKING PROFITS, HE REALLY IS STILL DOING IT OUT OF HIS OWN HEART. YOU REALLY ARE A SAINT AND A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL PERSON. LOVE FROM ALLSTATE STRONG WIDGET*

When a man asks for money 🏃🏽‍♀️and ghost the man....

How can she be so stupid. I lost my hubby of 40 years also but will never date again. Too smart for that. Next time she wants to throw away money send it my way. Lol

The blanket's a new angle. Never saw that one before.

No one calls these women out for their excuses for their own foolishness. Do hope they can get some of her money back

I'm 60 year woman. Also would like to meet someone. But sorry I don't part so easy with my money.

She was scammed bc she was greedy herself.

What women need to understand is that if these handsome millionaires as they claim to be wanted to go on a dating site they would be on one that is for gorgeous young females who are looking for sugar daddies. Men with money power and status are not looking for 60 year old grandmothers who are living on a retirement pension in suburbia in a modest three bedroom home who’s lifestyle consists of exercise classes at the Senior-citizen’s club. Taking the pet poodle to the park every afternoon and going to bed at 7.30 each night to read their latest purchase, a Mills and Boon romance novel. These men are looking for a 19 year old stunner that they can pamper and enjoy a Jetset life style with. What women need to do is to get real about this world and stop acting like life should be like one of their romance garbage novels that they fill their minds with. Even when you meet someone that you like at the Senior citizens club, you still have to be careful. I am 61 years of age, I am single and have been for 12 years and I have never been more happier in my life. I get involved with things. I love trying to solve cold cases, I support the Victorian Police blue ribbon organisation and the NSW police here in Australia my country and over in The United States I support The Thin Blue Line. It’s police remembrance week in The Starts and I wear my black and blue ribbons on my back pack in honour of all the great police officers who have died fighting to keep us safe. I have found lovely people that I send beautiful messages to on Facebook and I am there 24/7 for my parents when they need me. Find things in life that are meaningful and are real. My advice is stay off dating sites, watch Dr. Phil’s excellent shows on dating scams and cat fishing. Stay safe everyone and keep it real. ⭐️😇🇦🇺

A fool and their money are soon parted.

Unless you're an alpha male or a young, beautiful woman, the best you can hope for on a dating site is a romance scammer to whisper sweet nothings in your ear until you are willing to send your life savings.

My wife will not even give me 10 k on a good day as a loan and i don't gamble nor drink and we have 3 kids and live together for 30 years Now i hear people taking Debts and life savings to send to complete strangers...wooww..talk about being stoopid

To *ASTRATRUSTHQ* I love the work you and so many others members of your team do to shut these people off. I wonder what more we can do to protect our vulnerable citizens from these people? I'm older but have been well trained to be suspicious and know what to do to avoid scamming. But I am appalled at how many people try, and how many forms it comes in. I think we don't do enough to educate the public. ⚡🔥

This is so sad.

She wasn't robbed, she willingly sent him the money.

These stories have been around a long time now. Why are people still falling for it? He won’t be caught- probably in Nigeria!

I Show respect for you for all that your doing, helping every one of the survivors of these scambaggs, they so should have been embarrassed and be presented to the general population, these individuals have no put on this world, all around good * *Apexbureauservice* we're here to help you, good luck with that and all your group

Great work, *Vortextrace* - I’m thrilled that you’re actively combatting these scammers. It’s crucial to prioritize the safety of the elderly and the public by taking every necessary measure to protect them. You truly deserve recognition for your efforts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

🙄 what more can be said.

its brave of her to tell that story to warn others.... they know how to play women!

Scammers been using his pic for years? Hmmmm. 🤔

Why want theses people stay off the Internet talk is cheap.

What is the biggest question here is how these women managed to hang on to their money as long as they did!

If you've never heard men say that ever, that's a red flag.

They start “grooming” when they find a 🍭 🚩🚩🚩🚩

Sorry, who all keeps using the same man’s face over and over for romance scams?

Hey there, I wanted to take a moment to let you know how essential your work is and express my heartfelt gratitude for everything you do. It's clear that your efforts go beyond being just a recovery service; you are truly making a difference in people's lives. In fact, you have inspired me to pursue a degree in Information... Technology so that I can also contribute to protecting, others from heartless individuals like the ones you encounter. *Adriannotch* your genius, big-heartedness, and strong principles are truly admirable. Please know that you have my full support.. and respect, all the way from Britain

A romance scammer texted me. So I played along with the scammer / idiot just to waste the scammer’s time. I finally let the scammer know that I knew she was a scammer. Then she said “what do you mean ?” The idiot scammer continued to try to scam me 🤪🤷‍♂️😵‍💫😵‍💫🎉🎉

All of these old people want to be James Bond. How ridiculous. 🙄

I am from America. I am really happy to see your work to expose people like this on web and make awareness among people. I had already shared this *Briskdeft* to all my foreign friends and ask them to share to others. Thank you again please keep the good work. Thank you again..………😊😊

I value the information you dropped on us. As somebody inquisitive about recuperation, I like that you show devices you use to research an organization prior to coming to choice. It's as of now a hard choice to make and game to play, and with somebody showing the world methods to safeguard themselves, this information is significant! Gratitude for setting aside some margin to impart this to the RU-vid world.We love you * UNIVERSALDISPUTE

You and your colleagues deserve the highest praise possible. Much appreciation for your excellent *UNIVERSALDISPUTE* Continue the excellent work that you have been doing. Millions of Europeans are grateful to you for keeping them safe from those cruel people. That which you sow reaps what you sow!!!!! Give it to them!! May God reward your kindness for assisting us, the victims...

Hey bud, I just wanted you to know that everything you do is necessary and thank you so much for what you do. It's more than just a recovery service, you're helping people. You're actually the push for me to get my degree in Information Technology so that I can protect people from heartless people like this. Thank you for all you do *Strong widget on the internet,* you're a genius with a big heart and principles. Support and Respect from Britain 👍🏻🇬🇧 🇺🇸.

Hey bud, I just wanted you to know that everything you do is necessary and thank you so much for what you do. It's more than just a recovery service, you're helping people. You're actually the push for me to get my degree in Information Technology so that I can protect people from heartless people like this. Thank you for all you do *Strong widget on the internet,* you're a genius with a big heart and principles. Support and Respect from Britain 👍🏻🇬🇧 🇺🇸.

You guys brought tears to my eyes seeing this. I hate what these scammers are doing to our citizens and no one was doing anything about it. Please keep up the good work *STRONGWIDGET* and I'm willing to be on the battle front of this madness. You guys gave me hope for humanity. You are all absolute heroes. I saw a comment where someone said they should do tv award on you. Not only would people watch, they would be addicted to it. It would educate millions of people on Internet safety.

You guys brought tears to my eyes seeing this. I hate what these scammers are doing to our citizens and no one was doing anything about it. Please keep up the good work *STRONGWIDGET* and I'm willing to be on the battle front of this madness. You guys gave me hope for humanity. You are all absolute heroes. I saw a comment where someone said they should do tv award on you. Not only would people watch, they would be addicted to it. It would educate millions of people on Internet safety.

Scammers are a**holes who destroy people's lives. Thank you for everything you do As a banker... thank you *Strongwidget* . I can tell you a lot of bankers in the industry are very informed about situations like this because of you and have prevented many transfers and wires that would have been lost forever.

Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 10.4k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes *STRONG WIDGET* just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.

*HONESTLY, HE'S AN AMAZING PERSON. HE USES HIS TIME, MOVES AND BASICALLY HIS LIFE INTO HELPING PEOPLE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE. USING AN EXCELLENT HELP MODEL AS WELL IN MAKING PROFITS, HE REALLY IS STILL DOING IT OUT OF HIS OWN HEART. YOU REALLY ARE A SAINT AND A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL PERSON. LOVE FROM ALLSTATE STRONG WIDGET*

Scammers are a**holes who destroy people's lives. Thank you for everything you do As a banker... thank you *Strongwidget* . I can tell you a lot of bankers in the industry are very informed about situations like this because of you and have prevented many transfers and wires that would have been lost forever.

Your content is awesome, and seeing someone who has 10.4k customers, and do something good for people who has less, makes *STRONG WIDGET* just feel so happy in side. I am glad someone like you could do something so kind for people who don't have as much.

The amount of bravery this took was INSANE. These people all had their lives in danger, but still decided to go through with the recovery for the sake of busting bad scammers. True respect *Strong widget!* If the FBI was half as dedicated and ingenious (and honest) as you guys are, the USA would be a much safer country. Amazing work!

This was legitimately so wholesome. You can tell at the ending of getting your money back that it wasn't scripted at all when *Strongwidget* proposed.… This warmed my heart today! Congratulations guys! So happy for y'all!

The productivity of this *UNIVERSALDISPUTE* is next level. To shuffle walk throughs of different points on the subject conveyed to-camera, differnet content per point from different people under the umbrella of the track rundown of the bigger huge band show itself is drawing in and refined. To make a thick taccess like this so edible is truly something. Marvelous

I Show respect for you for all that your doing, helping every one of the survivors of these scambaggs, they so should have been embarrassed and be presented to the general population, these individuals have no put on this world, all around good *Apexbureauservice* we're here to help you, good luck with that and all your group

This was legitimately so wholesome. You can tell at the ending of getting your money back that it wasn't scripted at all when *Strongwidget* proposed.… This warmed my heart today! Congratulations guys! So happy for y'all!

You and your team and your associates are absolute legends. Thanks so much for the Work that you've all been doing *Universaldispute* . Keep up with the great work, you've been doing!! Thank you for saving and protecting millions of European FROM this heartless People... What comes around, goes around!!!!! Let them have it!! God bless your heart for helping us the victims...

A real man wouldn’t ask a lady for money

No...her money wasn't TAKEN..it was freely GIVEN. 😩 Her GREED clearly got the best of her common sense.. Live and learn. !!

I'm sorry but the Oprah Winfrey signature took me out 😂

My goodness meeting a guy online and immediately handing over that kind of money. I'm amazed people have made it this far in life.

I love that the victims were able to leave a message for the assistance crew. They were able to convince him that they are no longer victims! You are such an outstanding force to be reckoned with, MYRETRIEVAL, which is why I am watching you!! Keep up the wonderful

If they call you my queen, if they work on oil rigs, if they are widowed, if they have a child, if their bank cards don’t work, if they worry about your sleeping or eating, if they want cards, use photos or documents you can easily find by using reverse image. Good grief get educated.

This is happening just too much. We need ads on national TV to tell people never ever to give money to someone you meet online.

I would want to express my sincere appreciation for the priceless work you are doing to help everyone impacted by these con artists. These people have no place in our world and should be made to feel ashamed in front of the public. MYRETRIEVAL, I sincerely appreciate all of your hard work on the internet. We are here for you, and we hope that you and your supporters will always have the power and might to expose them. From Cape Town, South Africa, sending

Do old-timers not watch Dr. Phil? He's talked about romance scammers for years! I'm glad she shared her story, but these overseas scammers are hardly ever penalized.

What strikes me is that much older people actually fool themselves into believing that much younger people are hot for them. As an older woman myself, I know much better than that.

I value the information you dropped on us. As somebody inquisitive about recuperation, I like that you show devices you use to research an organization prior to coming to choice. It's as of now a hard choice to make and game to play, and with somebody showing the world methods to safeguard themselves, this information is significant! Gratitude for setting aside some margin to impart this to the RU-vid world.We love you *APEXBUREAUSERVICE*

The Nigerian scammers have a very sophisticated operation, and they target older women, particularly if they have been widowed. Still, it's absolutely amazing what these women are willing to do for "love".

Geez , never seen the person and ill just send you my life savings

I understand thinking with your heart and extreme loneliness....but I guess the part that gets me the guy claims to be extremely rich yet he asks her for money because he can't get his hands on his own. If somebody is that rich they don't have big problems getting their hands on their own money. That would be enough of a huge red flag for me. But sorry she has gone through all this and sure hope they catch all concerned and arrest them and hopefully are able to recover her money for her.

Wow! She got the full treatment by that scammer. I've never heard a story where one sent rugs, jewelry, pictures,etc.

This is ridiculous, she knew better than this!

If you look in a mirror and are honest with yourself, you'll never be duped.

Scammer didn't take her money, she GAVE it away.

“The check was a fake. She didn’t noticed it was signed Oprah Winfrey” I think that blue dye leaked into her brain

When they said it was signed “Oprah Winfrey” I busted out laughing. 😂 This woman ain’t innocent. She thought he was a millionaire and she was going to get $$ from this.

They don't see it as their own greed though when they are shown bank account balances in the millions and so they just dig into all their savings to send these millionaires who just can't access their own money. Really? No bloody way I would send even $5.00! How can these people think they are the ONLY ones who can help with sending them money? That is a huge red flag that someone who has a lot of money doesn't have one friend, family member, bank loan, financial advisor, investment rep., charge card or credit options, business partners, or a back up plan.

People need to stop being so needy and desperate and get over themselves. Just because you were treated like a 'princess' back in your day...when you were young, it doesn't necessarily mean you were REALLY a princess or were anything special. People treat you in a specific way to get something out of you...whether a date, a relationship or yeah...even a marriage. What older generations need to understand is NO ONE is special, and everyone gets used...in one way or another. Please stop looking-for and crying for something that's now gone and just try to live the few rest of your days with some dignity. 🙄

How does this keep happening?!?!?! Have people not learned yet

he has a business but can't get a loan so ask her for money, hmm is this a real story?

I am deeply appreciative of your generosity #Apexbureauservice and the time you have dedicated to helping me. Your compassion has made a lasting impact on me.

It amazes me because for the last probably 10+ years Dr. Phil at least every few months has a show about these scammers. Because Dr. Phil comes on mid day or the afternoon his demographics are really older people who are retired Or be working from home. It’s amazing that that no one seems to act like they been aware of this scam it’s been going on for over a decade. Please please anybody looking at this stop falling for this crap.

I know of a tech expert that's gonna get it done within couple of minutes

With all of the warnings to educate people against online scams, people still fall for it. It’s so sad. At least she is using her experience for the good to tell her story and help spread the word to not go there.

Now there is a Black Man living like a King in Nigeria .It amazes me where these women get their money from !!!!!! The things I could do with that amount and she just gives it away .

I don’t mean to look too deeply, but this is why it should be important to confront low self esteem. Somewhere in all of this, the person scammed was wanting desperately to feel that they were that beautiful and loved. If they felt good about themselves, it’s easy to say no to a smooth talker who has only said what you’re desperate to hear about yourself. All these scammers say the same thing. “My queen.” “ I’ll love you forever.” “You’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.”

my god. This viodeo is TOOO GOOOD. LOL. Oprah winfrey. the blanket. it's too much.

It wasn't taken, she gave it away and yet it still looks like she's living better than me

I was not thinking with my head, I was thinking with my heart. No lady if you sent a scammer you never met $125K, you were not thinking period. WTF???

As an older person, I realized that there's a huge difference in relationships between young couples and older couples. I fully understand romance took over everything when we're young (we're all young and stupid before). But after one marriage or after reaching middle age, 'romance' has another meaning. You may love the feeling of falling in love (again), but at that age, most of us would not put romance ahead of our existing family and our hard earned money. At least I don't.

Even if he was real, what if he just broke up with her? They're not married, she wouldn't have a right to his assets. Like... 😳😅

Oh please who would ever give a man money

Zero common sense and willfully ignorant. She's not a victim, she was a willing participant.

Imagine being the person whose pictures were used by scammers. The creepiness and weirdness of looking at that gift with your face paired with someone you don't know. And knowing that at least one person out there is fantasizing about a romance with your face in it. Some video in youtube also said billions of dollars are sent to scammers, so this story is a very small part of it. It's humiliating to share a story like this so I admire her for sharing and hope it will warn others not to do the same.

If they ask for money it's a scam Block him!!!

Someone really needs to make a movie about these scams, complete with all the ridiculous stories that these women swallow, hook, line and sinker!

We teach children not to take candy from strangers. We need to teach the elderly not to give money to online scammers.

It’s shameful that men have worked for decades to build up a pension, buy life insurance and have investments so that when he dies his wife is well taken care of. but instead living off their husbands pension, these women are giving away everything that He had worked for.

People need to use good old fashioned COMMON SENSE!USE YOUR BRAIN PEOPLE!

WTF Wise up people, Men and Women NEVER EVER EVER send $$$$ Grrrrrrrrrrr

It’s completely beyond my comprehension how insanely delusional people can be 🤦🏻‍♀️

Honestly, my first red flag would be: why is this good looking guy who in real life would be chasing great looking younger women be interested in me? Something's not right. Also - she hasn't realised yet the scam is probably a team, it's not one person. And no, they're not in the US & i doubt your money is coming back. You're one of millions being scammed. You willingly gave your money to a picture & romantic words and illogical promises. Best option is to get busy off line by getting a job now.

Calling someone a "victim" absolves the person of responsibility for her stupid mistakes. She GAVE the money. She didn't lose it, she wasn't a victim. She paid a high price for dopamine. I ended a long marriage when it became abusive. The scammers were contacting me constantly. As sad, depressed, lonely as I was I KNEW they were scammers. I called them out, let them know that I knew what they were. Even dated a guy for several months who tried to squeeze $1,500 out of me. I called that BS out, also.

Common romance scammer tactics: They love bomb the victim with flattery. It doesn’t take them long to start calling the victim beautiful, queen, honey or baby. If there’s a big age gap between the victim and the age the scammer is using, they will always say “age is just a number“. Frequently their occupations are oil rig worker, doctor stationed in Yemen or Turkey, interior decorator. These are not the only occupations they claim to have. They are widowed, separated or divorced. They usually have a small child in a boarding school in a different country. If their spouse is dead, it’s usually something tragic like cancer or a car accident. If they are divorced, the ex spouse cheated on them with their best friend. They will claim their child is looking for a mother. At some point the child or the scammer’s parent is hospitalized and needs money for an operation. Scammers will frequently say they’re from America yet they do not understand the American medical system where you are treated first and pay later. You do not need to pay upfront to have an operation usually. Sometimes scammers claim to be the only one in the world. All their family is gone making the victim believe they are the only ones that could help them. Scammers pretend to be wealthy and will give the victim access to a fake bank account that shows millions of dollars (no rich person is going to give a total stranger access to their bank account). If the scammer claims to be working on an oil rig, they will claim that equipment has broken down and they need to buy new equipment and that’s where the victim comes in at (they claim to be on the oil rig but you can hear roosters in the background). During the grooming stage of the scam, besides flattering the victim constantly, they also get the victim involved in phone sex. Most victims are too embarrassed to admit to this especially if they’re elderly. This is one of the tactics scammers use to keep the victim emotionally tied to them plus they can use it as leverage if they need to blackmail the victim. Scammers will always mention three or four different countries: the country they’re born in, the country they were raised in, the country they were living in and the country that their job has sent them to. They give the most illogical reason why they sound Nigerian when they are supposed to have been raised in America. They will say that their one parent is from one country and another parent from another country and that’s why their accent doesn’t match the country they claim they were raised in. One scammer claims to have been raised in Germany but was forbidden to speak German that’s why he couldn’t speak German but his accent is Nigerian. The person who the scammer was trying to scam speaks German and this was the excuse he had given her as to why he couldn’t understand what she was saying. They come up with a new lie when the person they’re talking to speaks the language of the country the scammer said they are from. The scammer will take a victim off the platform they originally met on and ask them to go to WhatsApp, Google hangouts or telegraph. On Facebook, after accepting their friend request, they will start communicating through Messenger. If they can’t keep the conversation directly on Facebook for everyone to see, they are a scammer. Block them. One of the reasons victims are victims is not just because they’re not knowledgeable of scams or tech savvy, part of it is they’re not using logic. A 35 year old handsome man whose buff and can have his choice of any woman is not going to fall madly in love with a 75-year-old woman. Nor will some hot porn star looking woman (the pictures are usually those of porn stars) in her 20s is going to fall madly in love with some overweight guy with missing teeth who is old enough to be her father. Once a victim gives a scammer money, even if it’s a small amount, the scammer will give the victim’s name to other scammers. Those other scammers will contact the victim and the cycle starts over again. They start telling the victim how beautiful they are and how much in love they are with them leaving the victim thinking all of a sudden they have become desirable to all these men.

The purple hair and nose ring explain it.