Romance Scam Story - $1000.0 Lost

A reddit report about a romance scam that cost someone $1000.0. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

So this scammer sent my ex-gf/baby mama over 30k asking for some of it back. The bank let her know and this was two days ago. I know that money WILL get clawed back, but she doesn't. She said it has been over a week, I told her it doesn't matter and do NOT spend it. Sitting in her apartment waiting for her to return to drop off the child with her, I see a brand new auto cat litter box. I snooped, and the receipt showed over $1000. Welp she finally showed up in a vehicle she just bought, and 4 or 5 new piercings. She cannot afford any of this. What ramifications are there for this situation (spending the stolen money). This is all from a business account the scammer made her set up. Double wammy as it's not a business expense? Once that money is taken back, she's not ganna be able to pay it back, she's on disability.

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Never send money to someone you haven't met in person

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Avoid sharing personal financial information early

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Verify identities through video calls and mutual contacts

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