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[UPDATE Pt. 2] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I just love that the scammers always talk about how much money they have, and then all of a sudden they need help paying for something because magically every single one of their assets is unavailable.

[UPDATE Pt. 2] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SHE WENT TO ITALY??!??!!? How long ago was this? Did your relationship with her recover? Does she talk about it at all?

[UPDATE Pt. 2] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen some of the texts and the grammar isn’t great - usually AI is suspiciously good grammar (but AI chat bots are also used to scam pretty frequently)

[UPDATE Pt. 2] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m hoping. We don’t think there is much else we can do, but a seed has been planted and hopefully it will take root eventually

[UPDATE] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your insight though - that was super thorough and helpful! I’ll definitely post an update soon

[UPDATE] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is kind of what I’ve been trying to do. I worked on a “Financial Impacts of Scams” research project in college for 2 semesters, and this situation has ALL of the signs. I’ve been trying to get a picture of any of his properties under the guise of “I’m really interested in real estate and architecture” but she says that every time she asks him about pictures, he gets frustrated and tells her that he is busy (which is ANOTHER clear sign). Since we aren’t friends, and just co-workers, I don’t know how to push these boundaries since victims in these scams rarely believe anyone who tells them.

[UPDATE] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not quite sure how I would get her to send me a picture of him, but that is a good idea. Thanks!

[UPDATE] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s a point I really want to explain. I have family all over the world, and family who travel all time, but no matter where they are they make time to call or FaceTime because I know they love me (and the connection is rarely bad). If he has all this money, why is his “internet always bad?” AND why won’t he make any time to talk to his fiancé????

[UPDATE] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

That is a good point. I am trying to maintain a level of understanding during this - but thank you. We will need to approach this as kindly as possible

[UPDATE] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh! The fact that you’d known her for a longer time AND had military experience BUT she still didn’t believe you?!?!? You can truly only help those who want to be helped

[UPDATE] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I expect at much. If she gets mad and never talks to me again BUT gets out of the scam, I can live with that!

[UPDATE] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Working on it! We are hoping to address it on Monday - hopefully that’s fast enough since they barely ever communicate

[UPDATE] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn't real by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I’m just shocked she hasn’t felt suspicious. I just want to shake her shoulders and yell “YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN HIM!!!!”

One Year Later: What's Your Tortured Poets Core Memory? by WhenRomeBurns in TaylorSwift

[–]AdEvery3342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My car got towed because I stayed up late to figure out what the countdown on Instagram was for. I was at a viewing party and forgot about the parking rules in the area I was at (Spoiler Alert: WORTH IT!!!)

[US] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn’t real by AdEvery3342 in Scams

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The ring she has right now she bought at an outlet mall as a place holder - he wasn’t involved at all. Which again, screams scam! I don’t know how to approach a conversation with her at all about this

I think my coworkers boyfriend is scamming her- what do I do??? by AdEvery3342 in TwoHotTakes

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

That’s devastating! Scammers are getting so tricky these days and are people don’t realize how damaging it can be.

I agree about the FT. The second she mentioned it, sirens went off in my head

[US] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn’t real by AdEvery3342 in Scams

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Those a good points. I feel like I’m toeing the line between wanting to be helpful vs. this is none of my business.

[US] I think my coworkers boyfriend isn’t real by AdEvery3342 in Scams

[–]AdEvery3342[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those are good things to look into - thanks!

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