hurt and feeling stupid

Hello again, Tina!
The number that you were given, 858-522-9415 is actually a land line, in the San Diego, California area. Did you call and speak with him at that number?

He use to call and text from that number until his Business trip.

If he called and texted you, but you never called him at that number, it's possible it was spoofed.

Also Magic Jack's website indicates that they have 858 numbers, and they now allow transfer of current phone numbers, so wouldn't completely rule out magic jack.

well the number is still live, so if someone researches it, it will pop up from your site.

Having it show up in searches is definitely the most important thing right now.

Unfortunately, it is absolutely true that the dating sites don't do as much as they can because they profit from the scammers, and not just in the scammers' membership charges, which are often reversed anyway. Dating sites are in competition with one another, and often use their membership numbers as claims of why they are better. All of those scammer memberships add to their total numbers, increasing their claims. In addition, scammers typically watch for new profiles and approach them as soon as possible, in hopes of (a) catching new members before they learn about scammers and (b) beating other scammers to the punch. For new real members or those on a trial membership, being approached right away by what appear to be some great people will convince them the site has potential, and encourage them to sign up or continue their membership.

I wouldn't be surprised if some day a class action lawsuit was filed against one or more of the dating sites.

I think we should get one going!

Posting a couple more emials as they may have word that may pop up in searches. Also, when search under MR. CHINONSO INNOCENT CHIGBO
it was so garbled together that if you just put in the name it would show anywhere. Also note the CHAP info pertaining to wire information - I remember searching on this info as the bank didn't know (yeah I know sign).

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From: "Edd Kellino" <[email protected]>
Subject: The Information



Darling...


Thanks for the call!


Believe me when i say that words alone cannot begin to describe how much your kindness and love means to me, Please be rest assured that I will surely not take this your very kind gesture for granted at all. I will surely make this all up to you in due time, soon my love....very soon. I am so glad we are building our future on such solid ground. The future is so promising for us.
XXXXX baby I know you are really doing this to help me and I want you to know it means so much to me right now. Yes, I know for sure that I would have done same to help you if you were in my position too so be rest assured that your investing in our project is a huge motivational factor for me so i am so so inspired right now...



Bank Name: LLOYDS TSB PLC
ACCOUNT NAME- MR. CHINONSO INNOCENT CHIGBO
SORT CODE- 306442
ACCOUNT NUMBER- 39236060
BIC/SWIFT- LOYDGB21670
IBAN- GB45LOYD30644239236060
BANK BRANCH- CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BRANCH

Note baby, when you get to the bank, instruct them to do the transfer via CHAP (whatever that is lol!). That way they say it will take just a working day or 2 tops for the money to get here. That was exactly what Tanya did.
The bank details is for the Equipments merchants in Manchester through whom I am ordering all the equipments From. He is a trustworthy fellow and very honorable person.

Thank you.
Can't stop being grateful to you.
Love you XXXXX


and more blah blah blah - I have some on my home computer from intial contact - should have seen it then!
I have my up and down times, down time - these stupid people mess with emotional tolls - whats hardest about this vs someone who done it to your face - is you actually know who did what to you... this was all an illusion - I mad about the timing the months to build the illusion delluision etc...
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From: "Edd Kellino" <[email protected]>
Subject: My Everlasting Val......

Dear xxxxxx...


Baby... first and foremost, I wanna let you know that I truly wish I didn't have to miss you!. If only you could be with me always. I know I could never be any happier. But then again, I know that the day will come when I will be able to spend my every waking moment with you. I even miss you when I am sleeping!Its that bad:) So believe me when I tell you I understand what you mean when you yarn to be with be, i do give all i have right now to jump on that plane if I could to be with you, especially as it is Valentine's tomorrow!


Baby, Ever since you came into my life with this heavenly made gift called "LOVE", I have noticed so many changes in my left alone world; you made me believe again that love comes to those who knows and listens to the music of love.

You have touched my life in so many ways like being there for me at a time when all hope was lost. When I was deserted and thought that the world has come to an end, you stood by me all through the rough and tough times. You made me understand that life is all about appreciation and understanding but must be appreciated first before understanding... Even people I regarded as close pals for life failed me, but you have stood by my side. Do not ever think I would not remember because I will---forever. Yes xxxxx, because nevertheless, I am confident that everything that we've gone through is merely part of a strong structure that God is building for us. I love you so much! To say this a million times is not enough to express how much I do. I love you dearly ... beyond the stars.

I want to make this promise based on the love that you have shown me and the things you have done to keep my hopes alive; today, I declare my love for you alone, no one but you and it's from the bottom of my heart. I promise to be there for you in good and bad times because you are worth dying for.


xxxxx Hear this, my declaration of love, from me to you: I love you, my Angel, with all my heart and I will never stop loving you. You are my life, you are my everything. Though distance may keep us apart, you will always be embedded deep within my heart.

I pray that the Good Lord watch over us till the end of timeI love you sooooo much my VALENTINE!!


Forever yours..


Edd.

Posting a couple more emials as they may have word that may pop up in searches. Also, when search under MR. CHINONSO INNOCENT CHIGBO
it was so garbled together that if you just put in the name it would show anywhere. Also note the CHAP info pertaining to wire information - I remember searching on this info as the bank didn't know (yeah I know sign).

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From: "Edd Kellino" <[email protected]>
Subject: The Information



Darling...


Thanks for the call!


Believe me when i say that words alone cannot begin to describe how much your kindness and love means to me, Please be rest assured that I will surely not take this your very kind gesture for granted at all. I will surely make this all up to you in due time, soon my love....very soon. I am so glad we are building our future on such solid ground. The future is so promising for us.
XXXXX baby I know you are really doing this to help me and I want you to know it means so much to me right now. Yes, I know for sure that I would have done same to help you if you were in my position too so be rest assured that your investing in our project is a huge motivational factor for me so i am so so inspired right now...



Bank Name: LLOYDS TSB PLC
ACCOUNT NAME- MR. CHINONSO INNOCENT CHIGBO
SORT CODE- 306442
ACCOUNT NUMBER- 39236060
BIC/SWIFT- LOYDGB21670
IBAN- GB45LOYD30644239236060
BANK BRANCH- CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BRANCH

Note baby, when you get to the bank, instruct them to do the transfer via CHAP (whatever that is lol!). That way they say it will take just a working day or 2 tops for the money to get here. That was exactly what Tanya did.
The bank details is for the Equipments merchants in Manchester through whom I am ordering all the equipments From. He is a trustworthy fellow and very honorable person.

Thank you.
Can't stop being grateful to you.
Love you XXXXX


and more blah blah blah - I have some on my home computer from intial contact - should have seen it then!
I have my up and down times, down time - these stupid people mess with emotional tolls - whats hardest about this vs someone who done it to your face - is you actually know who did what to you... this was all an illusion - I mad about the timing the months to build the illusion delluision etc...
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From: "Edd Kellino" <[email protected]>
Subject: My Everlasting Val......

Dear xxxxxx...


Baby... first and foremost, I wanna let you know that I truly wish I didn't have to miss you!. If only you could be with me always. I know I could never be any happier. But then again, I know that the day will come when I will be able to spend my every waking moment with you. I even miss you when I am sleeping!Its that bad:) So believe me when I tell you I understand what you mean when you yarn to be with be, i do give all i have right now to jump on that plane if I could to be with you, especially as it is Valentine's tomorrow!


Baby, Ever since you came into my life with this heavenly made gift called "LOVE", I have noticed so many changes in my left alone world; you made me believe again that love comes to those who knows and listens to the music of love.

You have touched my life in so many ways like being there for me at a time when all hope was lost. When I was deserted and thought that the world has come to an end, you stood by me all through the rough and tough times. You made me understand that life is all about appreciation and understanding but must be appreciated first before understanding... Even people I regarded as close pals for life failed me, but you have stood by my side. Do not ever think I would not remember because I will---forever. Yes xxxxx, because nevertheless, I am confident that everything that we've gone through is merely part of a strong structure that God is building for us. I love you so much! To say this a million times is not enough to express how much I do. I love you dearly ... beyond the stars.

I want to make this promise based on the love that you have shown me and the things you have done to keep my hopes alive; today, I declare my love for you alone, no one but you and it's from the bottom of my heart. I promise to be there for you in good and bad times because you are worth dying for.


xxxxx Hear this, my declaration of love, from me to you: I love you, my Angel, with all my heart and I will never stop loving you. You are my life, you are my everything. Though distance may keep us apart, you will always be embedded deep within my heart.

I pray that the Good Lord watch over us till the end of timeI love you sooooo much my VALENTINE!!


Forever yours..


Edd.

full profile from match.

About him & Who he's looking for
Seriously, i really love to laugh and being around happy people, so thanks for stopping by!

Aren't you tired of reading profiles that say things like, "I like watching movies and going to nice restaurants"? Why stop there? "I like breathing and eating food!" I promise not to bore you with stuff like that. Instead, I will bore you in other ways! If you spend the next few minutes reading my profile, you will see that I am not right for everyone, but I may be a great match for you.
I'm not going to tell you that I like having fun, traveling, and walks on the beach. Instead, I will give you a glimpse into what makes me tick. My quest to find a great match is difficult only because I'm slightly picky but I do I have to warn you…you are about to meet someone who could make you very very happy… 'grin'

I'm honest, fun loving, easy-going and a romantic at heart. I'm looking for someone that is warm-hearted and honest. Who respects herself and others. She is charming, affectionate, a romantic by nature and loves to stay fit & healthy.I'd like someone I can share my day with and laugh. Laughing is really important to me. My feeling on love-at-first-sight is that it can happen. And if it did, that would be great. To me, romance means being with a lady who is not afraid to be show emotion, hold hands, long slow kisses, close dances so we can feel each others heart beat. Getting that feeling when kissing that more good things are to come. Feeling so comfortable with that person that you are willing to share just about anything
I'm looking for someone who works hard at what she is passionate about, and is willing to work hard at making a relationship work. I'm looking for someone who is patient, who enjoys my silliness and admires my elegance. My ideal woman is one who will work with me to create a wonderful, happy, welcoming home. I love my life but I just know that it would be richer with you in it. I am sane and happy and ready to commit to you. I'd like my partner to be emotionally secure, personable, and optimistic. You will get bonus points if you have no delusions about finding someone "perfect." I do have a couple non-negotiables: I would never consider dating someone who is an atheist, agnostic or a chain smoker, but i can understand if you are trying to quit. (no offense smokers, it's just a personal preference.)

So if this sounds like you, then write away and make my day but don't wait too long or someone else may sweep me off my feet!
If I take the time to email you it's because I'm genuinely interested in something I saw or read in your profile, I'm not here to serial date or just hook up. I don't do random! So drop a line, send up a smoke signal, a telegram (what's that??)just give me a sign. In the meantime - happy hunting! and thanks for checking me out!
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Interests:
Camping, Cooking, Dining out, Fishing/Hunting, Gardening/Landscaping, Hobbies and crafts, Movies/Videos, Museums and art, Music and concerts, Exploring new areas, Performing arts, Playing sports, Shopping/Antiques, Travel/Sightseeing, Volunteering, Watching sports, Wine tasting
Sports and exercise:
Billiards / Pool, Cycling, Swimming, Tennis / Racquet sports, Walking / Hiking, Hockey
Exercise habits:
Exercise 1-2 times per week
Pets:
I like Birds, Cats, Dogs, Exotic pets, Fish

Like all well behaved animals
Political views:
Middle of the Road
Sign:
Leo
College:
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
For Fun:
Long walks, Live music, Boating, Outdoors activities, Motorcycle road trips, Vacationing, Cottaging.
Favorite Things:
Movies, All types of music, Love spicy East Indian and Carribean food. Like to cook for others
Last Read:
The Proving Ground:
"journalist and lifelong sailor G. Bruce Knecht tells the staggering story of the 54th Sydney to Hobart yacht race--an annual event that is always an extreme test of courage and skill in some of the world's most treacherous seas.
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Height: 6'1" (185cms) 4'8" (142cms) to 6'11" (211cms)
Body type: About average Slender, About average, Athletic and toned
Eyes: Brown Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Green, Hazel
Hair: Bald Auburn / Red, Black, Light brown, Dark brown, Blonde, Dark blonde
Lifestyle:
Smoke: No Way No Way, Yes, but trying to quit
Drink: Social Drinker Social Drinker
Occupation: Medical / Dental / Veterinary / Fitness Administrative / Secretarial, Artistic / Creative / Performance, Executive / Management, Financial / Accounting / Real Estate, Labor / Construction, Legal, Medical / Dental / Veterinary / Fitness, Political / Govt / Civil Service / Military, Retail / Food services, Retired, Sales / Marketing, Self-Employed / Entrepreneur, Student, Education / Teacher / Professor, Technical / Science / Computers / Engineering, Travel / Hospitality / Transportation, Other profession, Nonprofit / Volunteer / Activist, Law enforcement / Security / Military, Fashion / Model / Beauty, Architecture / Interior design
Income: $75,001 to $100,000 $50,001 to $75,000, $75,001 to $100,000, $100,001 to $150,000, $150,001+
Relationship: Widow / Widower Never Married, Widow / Widower, Divorced
Have kids: No No Answer
Want kids: I'll tell you later Definitely, Someday, Not sure, Probably not, No, No, but it's OK if my partner has kids
BACKGROUND/VALUES:
Ethnicity: Other No preference
Faith: Christian / Catholic No preference
Languages: English English
Education: Graduate degree Some college

few match.com emails

Thank you writing..... I am glad you liked my profile because when I went through yours I really loved what you wrote and your words were very candid and honest. I too am looking for something with someone that may hopefully lead to long term. Yes, there is always someone right for everyone but the difficult part is finding that person huh? LOL! I have found out that alot of people these days just want to have fun, play and mess around. But I think you are different cuz you specifically know what you want.

You seem like a quality lady, and good looking, too. You have a wonderful smile too, don't ever loose that either cos you never know whom it will bring a shine to their face! Yeah, I do not smoke and I have no problem if you are working to stop, I can even help if there is any way i can, but be rest assured that I do realize how hard it is too)

I am a positive spirited being with a centered inner peace and the understanding to treat others as they should be treated, all the time. I love my life and I am a happy person, I believe it is all about the attitude you bring and have everyday Cuz you never know who you might touch or who might just touch you. I love being happy and cheerful all the time, a smile does go a long way to in making us younger!!

Yes, SD is a lovely place and I love it here:) I do come to the xxxxxxxxxx once in a while though. So you guys are coming to xxxxxxxxxx? hmmmm, make sure you' all enjoy yourselfs!

Well, I hope this e-mail finds you happy and smiling!'...and that the week has been good to you? I do have a deep down feeling we have some in common and that you sound down-to-earth and nice. I would very much like to get to know you more and better!

Hitting the sack now, I will wait to hear back from you soon, will definitely write you back and tell you much more about myself.

Have a good rest tonight!

Be safe.
Eddie
xoxo

2.
Good evening:)
Hope your day today ended up nicely? Yeah, sorry for the delay in my email, its all due to the fact that I couldnt log onto my profile for some freaky reason and it took me soo long to have it resolved out with match.com, I was totally pissed off and dissapointed with their service. I had to send them documents to prove that I owned the account, i was like are you kidding me?

Anyway, I really wanna get to take it from where we left off and get to know you much more, that is of course if you have not been swept off your feet already by some chraming prince!(smiles) and no, you didnt scare me away at all and I am very grateful for the details you shared with me. I am one who appreciates natural beauty and I do also realize that there the beauty of the inside of a person is better than that of the outside. I feel you are a woman with a heart of gold and that is whats most important to me.

Now, since I really wanna know so much more about you and i think the first thing would be to get a little more acquainted. I am not just used to the whole online dating thing, its totally out of the norm for me, but i guess there was no harm in trying!. Actually, It was an old pal of mine whom i ran into initially that introduced me to the site. he told me that he met his partner here so I decided to give it a kick.

About me....I was born in Decatur, Georgia and I lived with my parents. My mom was from South Africa and i grew up much around her. After my father passed, I and my mother went to live in S. Africa where i had my undergraduate degree. Got back to the states and got my D.V.M degree from UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, Athens. I then moved to San Diego, where I have been ever since and really love it here:) I had a wife whom I lost in an auto crash a couple of years back, that part of me, I like to forget and I have decided to leave it in the past where it belongs, hope you understand.

I do more of research at the moment and I am presently working on a particular Vaccination combination for the complicated variants of Avian influenza (H5N1). I love my work and i give it my best. I work both week days and some weekends, depends on the schedule.

I have a variety of interests. I like to go out and I'm quite social, but I also enjoy a rich home life. Entertainment for me usually comes in the form of activities such as cooking, gardening, having friends come by the house, doing home projects and so on. It would be really nice to have someone to share in these activities. I love planning mini vacations and experiencing different places. I love movies and music that move you to the core and its beautiful when you can share that experience with a partner who feels the same way.

I think i will stop here for now, i do love to hear from you soonest so email me and tell me much more about yourself! (yeah, your turn now,LOL!) How do you normally spend your weekends? what are you passionate about? What have you learned from past relationships? what are your experiences from the online dating experience so far?

I have to get to bed and get some rest now as my eyes are becoming groggy:)
Be Blessed and know you are always fondly thought of

Love & laughter....
Eddie...
xox

and more - ---- blah bblah - love the "abide by the golden rule" part - yeah Karma Karma Karma---

3.
Hope your day today ended up nicely? well, I hope you can forgive me for taking a while to get back to you, I know its my fault because no matter my excuses, its still my fault:) If I tell you how busy it has been for me this week, it would be an understatement but I hope you can find it in your heart to really understand. On the positive side of things, I am very glad getting to know you this far and whats more, after reading and re-rerading your email, you touched me deeply becuase, in you I see the kinda woman I always wanted. We are really on the same wavelenght:)

Thank you for giving me a good insight into your life,family and work. I would think that irrespective of theXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, you are blessed to have had a great family of a XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX whom I am sure loves you to bits! I can also share in your caution as I did apply that when I decided to join the online datin scene as anyone could simply claim to be anyone they fancy and so i have actually weeded out a lot of suspicious profile who contacted me. But with you, I think I am getting to appreciate you more daily because you are just such a 'cool' person and you seem to know exactly what you want. I am glad to have met you on the site too and hopefully we will see where this leads us?. I also want a meaningful relationship w/out the dramas so I would say everything feels so natural, and you have been very easy to talk to. I cant even believe i could go this far with someone i met online because i never believed in such online dates either, but you are different, its hard for me to identify what it is about you that attracts me so much, but whatever it is, I know deep down its a good one

I personally have learnt alot from past relationships-----don't make someone a priority when all they can make you is an option. -don't let pride get into you or your problems won't be solved. -don't ever think you can change someone......thats a loosing battle....you will grow to resent each other. -TRUST is a huge step in a relationship make sure your ready to give someone your full trust. without trust there is no relationship.. On the brighter side though, you have had a wonderful career and still waxing strong too. I am so very proud of you and I know for a fact your employer would be very glad to have you becuase you have such a passion for what you do. Keep it up:)

I am passionate about many things but above all, Life and this means love.
I'm passionate about my work, my research, films and music, but all of this in the function of love --- life. I am so passionate about Being happy and making others happy. I know these days its so deficult to find someone to share similar things with, but I would enjoy if my partner shared my curiosity about life and enjoying parks, blue skies, and green meadows. I would also appreciate if she shared my enthusiasm for helping people emotionally by genuinely caring about people. I love planning mini vacations and experiencing different places. I love movies and music that move you to the core and its beautiful when you can share that experience with a partner who feels the same way.

Hmmmm, what else? There’s a million more things - and nothing all at the same time ! I love life. I’m allergic to drama, I abide by the ‘golden rule’ and I (admittedly) find it difficult to deal with people who don’t. (Which I sometimes struggle with - because I wonder if I should have more patience with others …) So, ok -- I’ll go ahead and add that to the list of truths, I am probably not the most ‘patient’ person that you’ll ever meet. I am certainly VERY patient as it relates to showing others kindness when its needed and called for. I often carry the load for others (sometimes) without them even knowing it. It goes without saying that my patience for children is unbound. (My) lack of patience has more to do with my inability to hear the same thing over and over from a person, or continue to witness the same behavior in other people. When that happens I tend to retreat, or become distant. So that’s what I meant by not being patient.
It's taken a lot of bumps and bruises for me to become the man I am today, but I wouldn't change a thing. It was a learning experience all the way, but now I respect my values and refuse to except anything less than what I can offer that special person in my life.

So like I also said, I do like us to take this to the next level so here is my direct email: [email protected] You can email me directly and I will respond faster too. My cell number is: 858-522-9415. Send me a txt anytime and I promise to text back and gradually, we will migrate into calling (don't think I'm the shy type, just trying to take it one step at a time...haha!)

I will look forward to reading from you, there is this connection I feel...... I hope you have a nice rest tonight. I will still be up for a little while working on the computer for the next hour. Be safe in your travels.

Love & laughter.... and many more hugs:)!
Eddie...
xoxo

Well, I see this lad is the typical user of cut-and-paste.
A bunch of the profile quotes come from here:
http://www.myprofilewriter.com/form_me.php

Like most romance scammers, he uses romance sites like lovingyou.com to create his romantic letters. The romantic letter is really pieced together from these 3 letters on lovingyou.com:
http://archive.lovingyou.com/content/inspiration/loveletters-content.php?ID=272
http://archive.lovingyou.com/content/inspiration/loveletters-content.php?ID=301
http://archive.lovingyou.com/content/inspiration/loveletters-content.php?ID=175

He also copied some of his lines from here:
http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080128050207AA2G5bD

This is very typical of how romance scammers operate. The romantic thoughts and words they express really don't come from them. They merely copy whatever they think will sound good to their victims.

yeah I figured that out, that is the only reason why I put this stuff out there, so if any other women do some kind of search they will find it and hopefully not fall for this crap. When I did some of my searches nothing really came up, I didn't think about the quotes till it was too late. I do remember searching his profile stuff and I couldn't find anything, so that is why I wanted to post this.

I was talking to a few people last night and found out that they fell for the army scams, meeting people from match.com - one of my friends lost over $10K. I understand what they feel and as sad, emotional and embarassing as it was - I asked them, "why didn't you tell me about this stuff?" I clearly don't consider myself dumb, but I surely didn't know about these romance scams. This is a very emotional toll, and how these people can seem real (fool me big time) and build and build the dellusion. I just cannot believe it, but I know it was not real. This jerk clearly took the time and slowly at that to do this, very calculating as well - that is what I just cannot believe - sickening, just sickening.

I have fell many times (not just for love) and risen strong and stronger, which I know I will again, but this has left me questioning myself in all aspects one can think of. This is where I will never be the same as I will always question intents, motives, whatever going forward. Life has given me more that my fair share and I just think oneday something will go right - I figure it not to happen now. I feel ruined as a person, I believe to treat others as I would want to be treated - I live by that, but now have to question that because I am just sick and tired of selfish people (believe me I have family members who are selfish, so this is in general).

What I am really pissed off is that these sites should be required/obligated to inform and protect - particularly a "class" of people whether age, sex, whatever. We clearly are targeted and thrown out to the wolves (so to speak) when we sign up and our "new" status is revealed. If anything would have been given to me at the time of signup I would have read, instead of the little FAQ ares on the bootom of the sites. This is a major issues and many, particular American's are targets.

I appreciate your site, since I have posted on here, I can do searches and find all kinds of stuff on this guy now. So THANK YOU.

As stupid as I feel, you know I fell "in love" hard with this guy - it took such a long time and he fed me and fed me. It was not so much the emails, the conversations we had he seemed to be very sincere caring blah blah blah. I threw out many things to try and catch him off guard and he 1). did not stumble, 2) did not say hold on to check himself and 3) never mixed up our conversations. In addition to the particulars the time he took, we would talk on the phone several times throughout the day everyday for months and months (he would call & I would call) - even to the extreme to have his sister contact me on several occassions. He made efforts to even call on my grandson's birthday to wish him a happy birthday as well as call for my daughter to wish her luck on her board exam date and the constant reassurance when I gave plenty of opportunities even til the last conversation (already had monies from me).

Its hurts in the heart very much as I never felt so much love, and I have before deeply and emotionally in love before.... what hit me most is the one night I found myself hysterically upset and balling when I hand't talked to him for a few days (of course got the emails about his phone being out, but he wasnt going to turn back on bc he was coming home) and I don't thins now, but he was nothing but apologetics and recognizing the fact that we had talked everyday and seem to truly understand and care. All he kept saying was sorry sorry sorry. After an hour of this conversation reassuring and reassuring our conversation ended with a promise to call and he did and when he would call it would always be a time when I would answer the phone - the last call was of that except I had just went to use the restroom when missed, but sure enough left me that reassuring message and all his love.... and BS... - by then I was questioning myself (how vulnerable I was especially after breaking down hysterically) that it scared the you know what out of me, bc I never evre ever felt soooo vulnerable in my life - something just clicked in me (it was nothing that he said or did) it was that vulnerabilty that made me happen to go to match and I don't know how I rememberered my info bc I hadn't been on in so long, but I did and see this jerk online this true nightmare was realized.

The emotioanl impact is extreme.

Tina,
First I would like to say, that you are not stupid, but I can certainly relate to the hurt and sad feelings. Why, because I just realized (after reading your post last night) that I too have been a victim of his. Word for word, line for line, and $10K plus later, I realize that he was scamming me all along. He stopped calling and texting as much recently (saying his phone cut off), so I decided to check and see if his name popped up. It has been almost 8 months, and earlier searches of his name (months ago) revealed nothing, so I assumed he was legitimate. When we first connected via Match.com, I too was suspicious, but when I typed in his name, nothing came up, until last night. My friends always thought he was a scam artist since he started talking about how short he was of $ shortly after embarking on a "supposedly" conference to UK about the birds and a potentially lucrative money making deal.....he said he discovered a flu vaccine. But he was a smooth talker, and he convinced me otherwise. Well, long story short, I fell for all of it. I fell in love and for the lies. Yes,he had his sister call (obviously his partner in crime) and he also gave me the same accounts in the UK to wire the money. Each time I sent money, there was another reason as to why he could not make it back home. I am devastated. Shocked that I could be so easily lead, and now I am stuck trying to figure out how to overcome the huge financial debt I have. I am too embarrassed to tell my friends and family members about how much $ I sent to him, so I will share it by posting it for others to see. Hopefully, others will read our posting(s) and not have to suffer like us.

He was able to control our emotions once and leave us feeling hurt, do not give him the power to control us anymore. We will be strong, warn others about him, and know to believe our instincts and not succumb to similar signs and scam artist in the future. This is is his loss because his scheme is slowly but surely crumbling to pieces. Apparently, he is able to call and talk on the phone and scam victims through email because being a scam artist is his job. He is skilled at this and we are not used to corresponding with con artist. I pray that one day he and his accomplice (Tanya) will be found and justice will be served. But for now, all we can do is put the word out to warn other potential victims, I'm sure they will be grateful. Some of the signs others should look out for from Eddie Kellino or any other scam artist are:

*Him expressing his love for you after a few phone calls/emails followed by xoxxo combinations
*Claiming some extraordinary discovery or money making opportunity
*Suddenly needing a large sum of $ and having no friends or family that can help
*The big one--giving you a wire in the UK to send the money
*The next big one--Asking for more, and more, and more $

If you see these signs, you are being scammed, keep your $ and run!

Had I stumbled upon something like this about him 8-months ago, I would still have $10K, plus in my bank. I feel better just knowing that by posting this, it is possible that there will be one [or more] less victim of his scam.

"Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune, but great minds rise above it."

We are of great minds!

Welcome to Scamwarners, AnnaB!

I'm really sorry to hear that you have also been scammed and lost money to the scammer using the name Eddie Kellino. Thank-you for sharing your story here. It will help to warn other potential victims using google.