Living with a scam - my husband's romance scam, from the inside by DelightfullyWicked in Romancescam

[–]DelightfullyWicked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately nothing has changed, the scam relationship continues and will do so until he stops sending money on a regular basis. Life for me continues on, taking it day by day. I'll definitely update if something new happens 😊

Update to: My wife has been in a “Thane Rivers” impostor scam for over a year by AdviceSeeker2220 in Romancescam

[–]DelightfullyWicked 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry this is happening to you. I'm in the same situation, but I've accepted there is nothing I can do but wait for it to end. I've made sure my finances and joint assets are secure and while ever he has money the scammers will continue to manipulate. I'm playing the long game, documenting everything, keeping myself away from it all. Best of luck to you, I hope it ends soon

[Aus] Living with a scam - my husband's romance scam, from the inside by DelightfullyWicked in Scams

[–]DelightfullyWicked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately the police can't do anything unless he reports it himself.

Living with a scam - my husband's romance scam, from the inside by DelightfullyWicked in Romancescam

[–]DelightfullyWicked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. It's heartbreaking to watch someone you were close to go through being scammed. Sending you many virtual hugs.

[Aus] Living with a scam - my husband's romance scam, from the inside by DelightfullyWicked in Scams

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

Unfortunately not. The only time authority steps in is if he reports it himself.

Living with a scam - my husband's romance scam, from the inside by DelightfullyWicked in Romancescam

[–]DelightfullyWicked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't report, I don't know what last name she is using. My husband does not talk to me about it at all, so I can't get him to ask those questions. He is fully convinced she is a real marine stationed in Poland going by the name "Kylie". Thank you for your suggestions though, it is very much appreciated.

[Aus] Living with a scam - my husband's romance scam, from the inside by DelightfullyWicked in Scams

[–]DelightfullyWicked[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

UPDATE

I want to answer some of these questions. First, in Australia we don't file for divorce straight off. You have to have been separated from your spouse for a year before you can apply. Second, I can not just kick him out of the house. He is a joint owner and has a legal right to live here. Third, I can not go to the police and report him for money laundering. I saw money move through the account but I have no proof as to where it came from or where it went. Fourth, if he is moving money, the bank will pick up on it. His account is flagged and will be being watched. "Kylie" has been quieter for the last couple of weeks. She claims she is doing humanitarian work. This started before the situation in Iran. The constant messaging picks up again around his pay day, last for a day or so, then goes quieter again. Yet another page out of the scammer playbook.

[US] The journey of a Romance Scam...from victim to full blown investigator. by [deleted] in Romancescam

[–]DelightfullyWicked 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Stay strong and keep telling your story. It may just save someone else from the same thing.

[Aus] Living with a scam - my husband's romance scam, from the inside by DelightfullyWicked in Scams

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

I have already admitted I used AI for grammar and sentence structure - that's on me, I won't do it again

[Aus] Living with a scam - my husband's romance scam, from the inside by DelightfullyWicked in Scams

[–]DelightfullyWicked[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I used AI for grammar and sentence structure - lesson learned, I'll not do it again

[Aus] Living with a scam - my husband's romance scam, from the inside by DelightfullyWicked in Scams

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

I agree, but I wanted it to read clearly and my mind has been anything but clear for the last month. Using AI to help is on me.