I've been chatting with someone on Zangi who claims to be a famous airline celebrity with a prominent social media presence. They've been building a romantic connection with me over the past two months, gaining my trust. Today, they shared a story about water damage at their home and asked me to send a $250 gift card, promising to repay me. RED FLAG! I've fallen victim to similar scams in the past three months, and this group has been pretending to help me, convincing me I was communicating with Jean Luis. We even made plans to meet in San Juan, and I booked a ticket for the next seven days. I'll cancel my reservations immediately. I want to help others avoid this scam. This is a massive crime ring, with Jean Luis V. at its center, operating from San Juan. Please reach out to me if you need information or have questions - Marsha Yarbrough, 972-342-5674 (cell), MYLH44@gmail.com. Someone needs to take action - I've lost $800 recently. The scammer's so-called "assistant" also contacted me on Messenger. Please get back to me if possible... Thanks.
Scammers are posing as representatives from reputable companies, claiming you've won a prize such as a car, motorcycle, or cash. They'll try to convince you of your good fortune, preying on your excitement and potential need for such a windfall. However, there's a hitch: they'll ask you to pay a fee, typically around UGX 300,000, supposedly for "fuel costs" or "delivery fees" before they can allegedly deliver your prize. Once you make the payment, the scammer vanishes, leaving you with no prize and no way to recover your lost money.
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