by doody2011
Sun Feb 20, 2011 2:14 am
Beware ladies.
Someone profiling themselves as: Steve Jordan, or by rank as MSgt Steve Jordan, and a couple other variations of the same name, is still out there, so take care not to be lured into the web.
Its definitely too good to be true ... Shame !
2 email addresses I was communicated through were:
via yahoo messenger: [email protected]
via regular email: [email protected]
It’s a true shame the lovely person in these photos has had their identity stolen at the hands of an extortionist.
If it all sounds too good to be true, then go with your gut feeling, because it is just that !
An unfolding experience unfamiliar to me, hard lesson to learn, but glad I did not lose any money.
Feel a bit deflated but certainly not beaten !
I was initially contacted through a dating site early January 2011 and communication ceased mid Feb.
Nothing seemed too weird to investigate except I did feel the intense devotion, undying passion and love odd so early, especially for someone he had not met. He knew I would not reciprocate such feelings till we had a chance to meet.
I started questioning things upon receipt of forms for leave. – glad it happened quickly so more of my time not wasted !
Photos received were of a Gorgeous US Air Force military man.
Photos either in uniform (showing name either on uniform shirt or head gear), or with 2 children, or in civilian clothing.
Glad now that I never sent any of myself.
BACKGROUND INFO GIVEN WAS:
6’2” Italian/American, 46yo Widow, Father of 2 (Boy 5 and Girl 7), wife died of terminal cancer 3 years go (died 11 months after diagnosis), he’s currently serving in Afghanistan – has been there for 8 months and is a Special Duties Officer (Bomb Specialist – apparently one of the best in what he does), moved to Australia 12 months ago so (same city as myself) Mother-In-Law can care for kids while he is deployed, and can be with them when not on deployment. His own family (parents + 3 siblings) all killed when he was 7 in motor accident, and he was raised by his grandparents on his mothers side.
He offered in early correspondence – as he is a Special Duties Officer, this gives him the flexibility to be able to serve under the US Defence Forces, and reside in another country.
He also advised he did not know how long his current deployment would be, that Special Duty Officers don’t get leave like other personnel, they are bought in on specific classified missions and once that is complete are able to leave.
Not being fully aware how the Defence Forces work, I had nothing to go by to question this.
His profile on the dating site was well written so was the contact email received. I had no reason to question anything at this time.
There is a posting on this scamwarners site by Lozza on 17th Jan 2011, containing a Great Love Letter … thank you Lozza for taking the time to post this so others can identify.
I also received this same letter, 99% word for word.
A true romantic, extremely full on from early contact.
Too good to be true – complete whirlwind fantasy.
During communication, grammar for someone with English as first language – at stages questionable here and there which I put down to a couple of things, plus we aren’t all perfect so who was I to judge, and because at other times the grammar was fine. Definitely when proclaiming undying passion and love, grammar was perfect – so perfect it appeared as though copied from other sources.
His undying passion and love always surrounded how he’d been so lonely since loss of wife, did not know if he would feel such a strong connection to anyone again, could not explain why he felt the way he did for me, could not wait to meet me and that it will happen soon, etc.
After about 3 weeks - Discussion was raised re phone connection set up via Secure Military Satellite and I received some communication via his so called Commandant going by name of Commandant Mabel Eyerman – under a hotmail account.
Email being: [email protected]
I was asked for phone #, service provider, Country, State & City details which I provided as felt none of this was highly sensitive information – not knowing at this stage there would be more communication relating to cost.
The next communication received was to advise there was no free space on the line, that if we wanted to talk there would be a fee to set it up and what those fees were, I advised my online romancer the fees were ridiculous and I was not going to pay. He was fine with that and even offered to pay half but before going ahead advised he may have some good news soon.
It was at this same time, through our discussions, he advised he was wanting to retire, that he’d served for 18 years and needed a settled life, and needed to be home with his kids.
The following week he told me he’d spoken with his Commandant and was granted leave for 2 months – and during this time he would retire as he can only do that when not on duty.
However, I would have to complete some forms for this leave to take place, and he pre warned me that the Commandant will advise they will deposit his Leave Benefits into my account.
I received 2 forms – Leave form and Policy Instruction Form.
Noticing a lot of flaws in the general content, unofficial layout and grammar of these, I raised questions.
My romancer advised he would cover any fees relating to the processing of leave and not to be concerned eventhough its listed on the form to be covered by myself he will advise the Commandant.
The only money he said that would come to me were his Leave Benefits, which I queried as it didn’t make sense why these aren't paid into his own account where his salary is paid.
When I received notice from the Commandant with a further 2 forms regarding payment of $2,500 USD for leave processing, I had already done some research to discover this was a con and notified both parties the game was up.
Thanks SCAMWARNERS – now I have the tools to check IP details etc, in the future - sad we have to take these measures, but better to be safe than sorry !
BELOW I’VE POSTED ANOTHER ‘LOVE’ EMAIL (one of several received) in case others see similarities in what they’ve been sent while in communication with their online romancer.
Baby, you have changed my life completely. You're the one who makes me beautiful. You're the one who makes me strong. You're the one who makes me feel so important; you're everything to me now, You make me fall in love with you every day and i cant just explain how you do that to me. I thank God that I have found a woman like you. Its so difficult that we are so far away and we can only be together through the email, chatting on online. All i am doing right now is to get this mission completed and i can be with you. Thank you baby. What more can a man say. You truly have no idea what I feel for you. I try to put this feeling into words, but fail miserably. This feeling of being at peace, of having both butterflies and a sense of calm, is a feeling that I have only dreamed about in the past years. As the days continue to pass, my love for you continues to grow. I never thought I will have the capacity to love anybody as much as I love you right now. Yet, my feelings for you continues to mature, growing beyond the realm of my heart. It seems that you have become the fiber of my soul, the very reason for my existence.
I have no other words to describe the way you make me feel. No words, no actions could even come close. I believe that Ronald Regan said it best to Nancy in a letter, telling her only that, "I more than love you". Their love was a strong love, surviving everything, even death. I believe that even after his passing, Nancy felt Ronald's love for her raining down upon her. That is why she has always seemed at peace after the death of such a truly loving husband. That is the love that I feel for you Honey.
You have knocked me off my feet and you are all i think of and want so much and i miss you with every breath i take ...I think of you always and i wish I didn't have to miss you. But then again, I know that the day will come when I will be able to spend my every waking moment with you. You are the only one that I want. I know everything will be alright and i will get home safely and we will be together and then you will know that this is meant to be. Have a good day baby
Love Always,
Steve
Someone profiling themselves as: Steve Jordan, or by rank as MSgt Steve Jordan, and a couple other variations of the same name, is still out there, so take care not to be lured into the web.
Its definitely too good to be true ... Shame !
2 email addresses I was communicated through were:
via yahoo messenger: [email protected]
via regular email: [email protected]
It’s a true shame the lovely person in these photos has had their identity stolen at the hands of an extortionist.
If it all sounds too good to be true, then go with your gut feeling, because it is just that !
An unfolding experience unfamiliar to me, hard lesson to learn, but glad I did not lose any money.
Feel a bit deflated but certainly not beaten !
I was initially contacted through a dating site early January 2011 and communication ceased mid Feb.
Nothing seemed too weird to investigate except I did feel the intense devotion, undying passion and love odd so early, especially for someone he had not met. He knew I would not reciprocate such feelings till we had a chance to meet.
I started questioning things upon receipt of forms for leave. – glad it happened quickly so more of my time not wasted !
Photos received were of a Gorgeous US Air Force military man.
Photos either in uniform (showing name either on uniform shirt or head gear), or with 2 children, or in civilian clothing.
Glad now that I never sent any of myself.
BACKGROUND INFO GIVEN WAS:
6’2” Italian/American, 46yo Widow, Father of 2 (Boy 5 and Girl 7), wife died of terminal cancer 3 years go (died 11 months after diagnosis), he’s currently serving in Afghanistan – has been there for 8 months and is a Special Duties Officer (Bomb Specialist – apparently one of the best in what he does), moved to Australia 12 months ago so (same city as myself) Mother-In-Law can care for kids while he is deployed, and can be with them when not on deployment. His own family (parents + 3 siblings) all killed when he was 7 in motor accident, and he was raised by his grandparents on his mothers side.
He offered in early correspondence – as he is a Special Duties Officer, this gives him the flexibility to be able to serve under the US Defence Forces, and reside in another country.
He also advised he did not know how long his current deployment would be, that Special Duty Officers don’t get leave like other personnel, they are bought in on specific classified missions and once that is complete are able to leave.
Not being fully aware how the Defence Forces work, I had nothing to go by to question this.
His profile on the dating site was well written so was the contact email received. I had no reason to question anything at this time.
There is a posting on this scamwarners site by Lozza on 17th Jan 2011, containing a Great Love Letter … thank you Lozza for taking the time to post this so others can identify.
I also received this same letter, 99% word for word.
A true romantic, extremely full on from early contact.
Too good to be true – complete whirlwind fantasy.
During communication, grammar for someone with English as first language – at stages questionable here and there which I put down to a couple of things, plus we aren’t all perfect so who was I to judge, and because at other times the grammar was fine. Definitely when proclaiming undying passion and love, grammar was perfect – so perfect it appeared as though copied from other sources.
His undying passion and love always surrounded how he’d been so lonely since loss of wife, did not know if he would feel such a strong connection to anyone again, could not explain why he felt the way he did for me, could not wait to meet me and that it will happen soon, etc.
After about 3 weeks - Discussion was raised re phone connection set up via Secure Military Satellite and I received some communication via his so called Commandant going by name of Commandant Mabel Eyerman – under a hotmail account.
Email being: [email protected]
I was asked for phone #, service provider, Country, State & City details which I provided as felt none of this was highly sensitive information – not knowing at this stage there would be more communication relating to cost.
The next communication received was to advise there was no free space on the line, that if we wanted to talk there would be a fee to set it up and what those fees were, I advised my online romancer the fees were ridiculous and I was not going to pay. He was fine with that and even offered to pay half but before going ahead advised he may have some good news soon.
It was at this same time, through our discussions, he advised he was wanting to retire, that he’d served for 18 years and needed a settled life, and needed to be home with his kids.
The following week he told me he’d spoken with his Commandant and was granted leave for 2 months – and during this time he would retire as he can only do that when not on duty.
However, I would have to complete some forms for this leave to take place, and he pre warned me that the Commandant will advise they will deposit his Leave Benefits into my account.
I received 2 forms – Leave form and Policy Instruction Form.
Noticing a lot of flaws in the general content, unofficial layout and grammar of these, I raised questions.
My romancer advised he would cover any fees relating to the processing of leave and not to be concerned eventhough its listed on the form to be covered by myself he will advise the Commandant.
The only money he said that would come to me were his Leave Benefits, which I queried as it didn’t make sense why these aren't paid into his own account where his salary is paid.
When I received notice from the Commandant with a further 2 forms regarding payment of $2,500 USD for leave processing, I had already done some research to discover this was a con and notified both parties the game was up.
Thanks SCAMWARNERS – now I have the tools to check IP details etc, in the future - sad we have to take these measures, but better to be safe than sorry !
BELOW I’VE POSTED ANOTHER ‘LOVE’ EMAIL (one of several received) in case others see similarities in what they’ve been sent while in communication with their online romancer.
Baby, you have changed my life completely. You're the one who makes me beautiful. You're the one who makes me strong. You're the one who makes me feel so important; you're everything to me now, You make me fall in love with you every day and i cant just explain how you do that to me. I thank God that I have found a woman like you. Its so difficult that we are so far away and we can only be together through the email, chatting on online. All i am doing right now is to get this mission completed and i can be with you. Thank you baby. What more can a man say. You truly have no idea what I feel for you. I try to put this feeling into words, but fail miserably. This feeling of being at peace, of having both butterflies and a sense of calm, is a feeling that I have only dreamed about in the past years. As the days continue to pass, my love for you continues to grow. I never thought I will have the capacity to love anybody as much as I love you right now. Yet, my feelings for you continues to mature, growing beyond the realm of my heart. It seems that you have become the fiber of my soul, the very reason for my existence.
I have no other words to describe the way you make me feel. No words, no actions could even come close. I believe that Ronald Regan said it best to Nancy in a letter, telling her only that, "I more than love you". Their love was a strong love, surviving everything, even death. I believe that even after his passing, Nancy felt Ronald's love for her raining down upon her. That is why she has always seemed at peace after the death of such a truly loving husband. That is the love that I feel for you Honey.
You have knocked me off my feet and you are all i think of and want so much and i miss you with every breath i take ...I think of you always and i wish I didn't have to miss you. But then again, I know that the day will come when I will be able to spend my every waking moment with you. You are the only one that I want. I know everything will be alright and i will get home safely and we will be together and then you will know that this is meant to be. Have a good day baby
Love Always,
Steve
We are glad you didn't get pulled completely in to the scam. I trust that you have stopped communicating with this scammer.
