by Dotti
Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:13 pm
Let me make this clear, for the sake of people who do not understand how these scams work:
There is a real police inspector by that name. You have not been in contact with him. Scammers use his name, just as they frequently use the name of Robert Mueller, the head of the FBI. They are not connected to the real individual.
At this point, it is important to move on and to avoid being scammed in the future. The scammers have identified you as a good target, and they will almost certainly attempt to scam you again. It is important that you cut off ALL contact with any individual from Ghana, no matter who he claims to be, and that you understand the following:
-the money that has been lost cannot be recovered.
-there is NO fund to compensate victims of these scams, and there will never be one.
-High level police, government, and other officials do NOT use free email accounts to contact and/or chat with crime victims.
-A victim never has to pay money to have an investigation started, or at any time during the investigation.
-If you are offered an opportunity to get your money back by cashing checks, receiving transfers, buying/shipping products, or placing ads, DO NOT accept this offer. You will be committing a crime that can get you arrested.
-If you are sent a check or money order, and are told to keep part of the money and forward the rest of it ANYWHERE for ANY REASON, walk away. You will be committing a crime that can get you arrested.