by been scammed!
Mon May 28, 2012 5:36 pm
I just realised tonigh reading your site that I was getting scammed.
I met this man who called himself Paul Smith on matchmaker.com. I googled him at first but obviously did not come up with anything.
I grew suspicious when I found quotes repeating themselves then decided to search them and found a list of love quote on internet he used. I then decided to search for other parts of his email and found your site-
He has not asked for money yet. I made the mistake to confront him tonight! I feel so stupid. He is very good he got me going.
The information he has about me: my mobile phone number, email addresses, full name city (from that I found out that full address is easy to find) and my birth date as well as photos.
What I did: I reported him to yahoo and google and to matchmaker.com
I am afraid now he will use my details for criminal ends. I do not know what to do next. Please help!
His details:
email address: [email protected]
name: Paul Smith
his matchmaker profile: smithp101, age 40, location: Chicago, IL, United States
His extract:I'm a gentleman,honest and caring,i love outdoor,indoor,i love camping,fishing,long walking holding hand,i am very romantic,i love making people around me happy,i love to travel,i enjoy playing Golf,playing tennis and i found pleasure in working out to stay in good shape,i 'm down to earth and i have a very great heart.
His emails which are exactly the same as some posted on your site:
EMAIL 1:
Hello xxxxx,
Thanks for the response from the website, I should Introduce my self
to you properly, I am Paul Smith, an independent contractor of
international repute. I deal basically with oil platforms ranging from
middle east to far east Asia,part of Europe and I also supply building
materials to construction companies and also to my customers
overseas.But really I am hanging the hat next year, I think after
getting all the wealth in pursuit, I have come to realise that we are
nothing without a partner, someone who would stand by me no matter the
situation. A woman who can hold her own when it comes to matters of
the heart,lol.
I have seen faces of women on this site, many of whom have been taken
for granted, many of whom are not being reciprocated, but I have come
with a good news and a bad news... the good news is I came here to
pick my woman to make happy, my eight wonder, my best friend, my
copilot, but the bad news is that I have only one woman to do this
for.lol. well I saw something in your face, something that made my
heart pause to read you, something that tickles in the heart, could it
be love at first sight? maybe we could find that out,lol.
I'm talking about faith here when feelings are so powerful it's as if
some force beyond your control is guiding you to someone who can make
you happy beyond your wildest dreams.
Now tell me more about you....what do you do for a living?what do you
do for fun?whats your best colour?whats your best meal?e.t.c
kindly reply so we can get to know each other better.
I will be waiting for your email.
Have a nice day sweets.
EMAIL 2:
Hello sweets xxxxx,
It was so good to hear from you and I am also honored that you could share all you shared with me, I must say that I feel I can share anything with you already so im going to let the cat out of the bag.
I guess you should truly know who I am ,I don't really know how this is to work, but hey! here is an exclusive. If at my age I do not know what and when to say, then what would I be? When a wise man sees he has probably spent about half of his time in life already, he begins to assess his main goals in life. What could be more important than a happy ending? LOL,. A man needs to live his life full of joy and happiness. No matter his achievements, he is reduced to nothing if he has no crown to complete him and that is a woman to call his own. Wife and Best friend. A woman who knows that even while arguing they still need to hold hands. A woman whom I can call a partner in crime,lol A woman whom you can tell anything. How could you think anything can make you happier in life than finding a love that knows no bound. To make you know more about me,.I will break this down to segments and it would be like a case study.
MY BACKGROUND
I was born to a loving couple, a home, by an American man from South Carolina and a British woman. My father was an international business man who met this British orphan whose only family were close friends.. She says there was something about the man that no woman could ever resist, sometimes she says she sees same in me,lol. During my father's global movement, when I was twelve I left to study in Alberta Canada where I got the first degree in civil Eng, I came back to SC, I became a football player but gave it up when i had to move to join my mom back in the UK, that was after dad gave up the earth, I dont want mom to live alone, so I moved in with her, I got a job in Paris So, I left for Paris where I met my ex-girlfriend and best friend in Paris. she was a fashion model. Very good at heart, we were supposed to get married, but well its a long story would explain that later.
MY JOB
I am a global contractor. I do basically rig constructions and renovations. or over water bridges. We have worked at many countries across the globe. The present project that we are executing will be my last on the field and I shall quit field works and continue my works from my home office while my men do the field ops. I think I really have gotten to this height cos I embraced work for so long trying to get over my ex-girl friend, that I worked this hard, but I think I now realize I can move on.
MY DREAM
I have told you how my typical dream day would be like, I just want to spend the rest of my life enjoying the fruit of my labor. I just want a woman who would be my best friend and everything. You know someone whom we would still love each other more as the days pass by, even when we cant make love anymore and all we could do is play bingo,LOL.
I am a total package , I only need someone who understands the value of a good smile and of course, I feel you are the right woman
I cant wait to hear back from you. Have a nice day sweety, I will be looking forward to read from you ok
EMAIL 3:
Hello Sweet xxxx,i really appreciate this consistent communication and i
will say it is a sign of will, and i tell you where there is a will
there is success ahead.I believe we both know that Love is not a
destination but a journey and this is a journey that takes two to
walk. I mean two souls who understand ahead that they aren't in for a
kid walk, and what they have ahead is the most important mission in
life. A place meant for true people,it is a place called joy and
happiness.Really i just see in your face that i can live with this
woman, not the beauty part alone, but the depth of your soul.
As i could remember, as a kid i was a very cute one,lol. One whom many
bullies would target, but only to realize there is a tough side to me.
I could make a sober person dance. i could affect one with my smile. I
grew up having more older friends. Many would confide in me. To tell
you, i am a type that doesn't judge. no matter how dirty you may be,
just come clean to me, and i will give you support.
There is no Mr right until we make him right. A relationship is never
about how much at the beginning but how much we could make it grow
into. My old friend and pastor would tell me, if you aren't ready to
feel or look stupid, then don't fall in love ,lol But sincerely that
is the bitter truth. When i lost my wife, he told me that
the fact that something good ends doesn't mean something better can't
start. Can you prove that right? I have come to realize that let a man
write a better book, let him preach a better sermon, let him sing the
best of songs, let him gain wealth beyond dreams, he is reduced to
nothing except he has a woman to call, my wife, my best friend and
co-pilot.
My usual saying, and i am known for it, is that, Life is simple, for
those who take it simple. I don't like to complicate things,there is
joy in every
situation if you know the right angle to look it from.
My mother is old now and at almost 80years she cant wait to have a proper
family,i also have 5years old daughter that lives with my mom
i cant wait to have a happy home too.I would be going back to Dubai tomorrow,
because my a week vacation ends today and i have to return back to work,
after my last project in Dubai, UAE, i am quitting field works. Any other job
would only require my attention from my home office wherever i go. I
want to spend the rest of my life having fun. I have a house in Paris
where i found my wife and got married, i have one in South Chelsea
London, while i have no home. Would you stand by me to build a home?
Would you smile at me when i look tense? I don't need a super model, i
rather need a very good friend who knows when i am tensed just by
looking into my eyes and a super woman. The whole world may be mad at
me, but if you are smiling at me, i would care less.
I say,Who says we cant design our own paradise together?
It is workable,just walk by my side.
I long to read from you later in the day,for now i must take care of
some work so i will check back on you later ok.
Have a lovely Night.
Paul
xoxoxo
FEW more in between copy from the others on the site where he introduces his 9 rascals....
LAST ONE:
Good Morning my sunshine.LOL! I just woke up ,but i'm little worried
because i have not heard from you.You must wonder why I call you
sunshine,.Can't get the picture of you off my mind. I felt like giving
a hug,lol. Just as the sun, lights up the earth, you light up my life.
The only one I have met, with a heart so bright. Just seems like
yesterday, you came around my way, you changed my whole scene right
away, with your outstanding personalty. The only reason this was
possible is because you must have portrayed yourself well and you have
been Yourself. That is good, because if I ever fall in love with you
for beauty, I wouldn't walk more than miles to see more beauty, If I
love you for wealth, I wouldn't walk more miles to see more, If I love
you for smiles, I would see more in tv,lol But the only thing I can
fall in love with you that cant be gotten by anyone else is being YOU!
that is absolutely what no one can ever be. Like I said, it takes a
life time to try knowing the reason why you feel the way you do with
some people. the answers are never there, trust me, the day
relationships starts falling is the day people can figure out the
exact reason they have loved each other. Life is boring if perfect.
Life is worse when there is nothing to change about anything.
The balance in life is based on the facts that, there must be
thieves and criminals for the police to remain employed. The medical
practitioners would run out of business if we are all hale and hearty.
The legal practitioners would die of boredom if there aren't
offenders. If everyone is vegetarian, Oh my! guess how many people
would not earn a living. Christians bring out the best in christianity
because of the presence of Islam. White gained from black, Blacks earn
from white. If everyone is rich, wealth would be meaningless. who
would do the laundry? who would drive the car? who would guard who?
who would keep whose money? lol. The essence for this short word is
that, if you can read the meaning in this. you are my woman for sure.
The moral of the speech is that. We were all created for each other.
There is much fun in helping. We can all be better if we accept the
fact that we cant live without each other. The world would be a better
place if we can start accepting things we cant change. Because , the
only constant thing in life is, CHANGE! Sitting here thinking about
you, brings out a part of me that loves everything,lol.
I have a proposal for you this wonderful morning. Because I know
you atleast care about me, after all you wake up to check on my mail
and know if I am still alive,lol. that is something. So I want your
help today. There is this woman whom i just met, and i could be scared
about how she has gotten my attention so soon, but I would be stupid
to submit to fears. I noticed that she already has a place that can
not be replaced in my heart. Who could ever think of hurting such a
woman who only wants happiness? I want you to help me find her and
tell her, I am not known for fears. I know a journey of a thousand
years start with a single step. A man who wants to fly must atleast
learn to stand on his feet! tell her if she is willing, i would love
to take her hands. I am a man who gives nothing or everything. Once i
have her hand, I can promise her forever. Tell her I know this is not
going to be a kid walk, . tell her I know there are times we would
argue in future. but tell her I would teach her to know that even
while we argue we would still be holding hands. because there are many
sides to a coin. Tell her life is short, but we can make paradise out
of it. Tell her her worries have become mine, cos I do not really know
how she has done it. tell her, that coming across her was by chance,
communicating with her was by choice, but then falling for her is
beyond my control.You know where to find her my dear, just go to your
dressing mirror and you would find her staring back at you,lol. Pls
look into her eyes and speak this to her for me.
Hope you have a safe trip and willing to read from you soon.I'm
heading to work .love you forever xxxxxx.
Paul.
xoxoxoxoxox.
I met this man who called himself Paul Smith on matchmaker.com. I googled him at first but obviously did not come up with anything.
I grew suspicious when I found quotes repeating themselves then decided to search them and found a list of love quote on internet he used. I then decided to search for other parts of his email and found your site-
He has not asked for money yet. I made the mistake to confront him tonight! I feel so stupid. He is very good he got me going.
The information he has about me: my mobile phone number, email addresses, full name city (from that I found out that full address is easy to find) and my birth date as well as photos.
What I did: I reported him to yahoo and google and to matchmaker.com
I am afraid now he will use my details for criminal ends. I do not know what to do next. Please help!
His details:
email address: [email protected]
name: Paul Smith
his matchmaker profile: smithp101, age 40, location: Chicago, IL, United States
His extract:I'm a gentleman,honest and caring,i love outdoor,indoor,i love camping,fishing,long walking holding hand,i am very romantic,i love making people around me happy,i love to travel,i enjoy playing Golf,playing tennis and i found pleasure in working out to stay in good shape,i 'm down to earth and i have a very great heart.
His emails which are exactly the same as some posted on your site:
EMAIL 1:
Hello xxxxx,
Thanks for the response from the website, I should Introduce my self
to you properly, I am Paul Smith, an independent contractor of
international repute. I deal basically with oil platforms ranging from
middle east to far east Asia,part of Europe and I also supply building
materials to construction companies and also to my customers
overseas.But really I am hanging the hat next year, I think after
getting all the wealth in pursuit, I have come to realise that we are
nothing without a partner, someone who would stand by me no matter the
situation. A woman who can hold her own when it comes to matters of
the heart,lol.
I have seen faces of women on this site, many of whom have been taken
for granted, many of whom are not being reciprocated, but I have come
with a good news and a bad news... the good news is I came here to
pick my woman to make happy, my eight wonder, my best friend, my
copilot, but the bad news is that I have only one woman to do this
for.lol. well I saw something in your face, something that made my
heart pause to read you, something that tickles in the heart, could it
be love at first sight? maybe we could find that out,lol.
I'm talking about faith here when feelings are so powerful it's as if
some force beyond your control is guiding you to someone who can make
you happy beyond your wildest dreams.
Now tell me more about you....what do you do for a living?what do you
do for fun?whats your best colour?whats your best meal?e.t.c
kindly reply so we can get to know each other better.
I will be waiting for your email.
Have a nice day sweets.
EMAIL 2:
Hello sweets xxxxx,
It was so good to hear from you and I am also honored that you could share all you shared with me, I must say that I feel I can share anything with you already so im going to let the cat out of the bag.
I guess you should truly know who I am ,I don't really know how this is to work, but hey! here is an exclusive. If at my age I do not know what and when to say, then what would I be? When a wise man sees he has probably spent about half of his time in life already, he begins to assess his main goals in life. What could be more important than a happy ending? LOL,. A man needs to live his life full of joy and happiness. No matter his achievements, he is reduced to nothing if he has no crown to complete him and that is a woman to call his own. Wife and Best friend. A woman who knows that even while arguing they still need to hold hands. A woman whom I can call a partner in crime,lol A woman whom you can tell anything. How could you think anything can make you happier in life than finding a love that knows no bound. To make you know more about me,.I will break this down to segments and it would be like a case study.
MY BACKGROUND
I was born to a loving couple, a home, by an American man from South Carolina and a British woman. My father was an international business man who met this British orphan whose only family were close friends.. She says there was something about the man that no woman could ever resist, sometimes she says she sees same in me,lol. During my father's global movement, when I was twelve I left to study in Alberta Canada where I got the first degree in civil Eng, I came back to SC, I became a football player but gave it up when i had to move to join my mom back in the UK, that was after dad gave up the earth, I dont want mom to live alone, so I moved in with her, I got a job in Paris So, I left for Paris where I met my ex-girlfriend and best friend in Paris. she was a fashion model. Very good at heart, we were supposed to get married, but well its a long story would explain that later.
MY JOB
I am a global contractor. I do basically rig constructions and renovations. or over water bridges. We have worked at many countries across the globe. The present project that we are executing will be my last on the field and I shall quit field works and continue my works from my home office while my men do the field ops. I think I really have gotten to this height cos I embraced work for so long trying to get over my ex-girl friend, that I worked this hard, but I think I now realize I can move on.
MY DREAM
I have told you how my typical dream day would be like, I just want to spend the rest of my life enjoying the fruit of my labor. I just want a woman who would be my best friend and everything. You know someone whom we would still love each other more as the days pass by, even when we cant make love anymore and all we could do is play bingo,LOL.
I am a total package , I only need someone who understands the value of a good smile and of course, I feel you are the right woman
I cant wait to hear back from you. Have a nice day sweety, I will be looking forward to read from you ok
EMAIL 3:
Hello Sweet xxxx,i really appreciate this consistent communication and i
will say it is a sign of will, and i tell you where there is a will
there is success ahead.I believe we both know that Love is not a
destination but a journey and this is a journey that takes two to
walk. I mean two souls who understand ahead that they aren't in for a
kid walk, and what they have ahead is the most important mission in
life. A place meant for true people,it is a place called joy and
happiness.Really i just see in your face that i can live with this
woman, not the beauty part alone, but the depth of your soul.
As i could remember, as a kid i was a very cute one,lol. One whom many
bullies would target, but only to realize there is a tough side to me.
I could make a sober person dance. i could affect one with my smile. I
grew up having more older friends. Many would confide in me. To tell
you, i am a type that doesn't judge. no matter how dirty you may be,
just come clean to me, and i will give you support.
There is no Mr right until we make him right. A relationship is never
about how much at the beginning but how much we could make it grow
into. My old friend and pastor would tell me, if you aren't ready to
feel or look stupid, then don't fall in love ,lol But sincerely that
is the bitter truth. When i lost my wife, he told me that
the fact that something good ends doesn't mean something better can't
start. Can you prove that right? I have come to realize that let a man
write a better book, let him preach a better sermon, let him sing the
best of songs, let him gain wealth beyond dreams, he is reduced to
nothing except he has a woman to call, my wife, my best friend and
co-pilot.
My usual saying, and i am known for it, is that, Life is simple, for
those who take it simple. I don't like to complicate things,there is
joy in every
situation if you know the right angle to look it from.
My mother is old now and at almost 80years she cant wait to have a proper
family,i also have 5years old daughter that lives with my mom
i cant wait to have a happy home too.I would be going back to Dubai tomorrow,
because my a week vacation ends today and i have to return back to work,
after my last project in Dubai, UAE, i am quitting field works. Any other job
would only require my attention from my home office wherever i go. I
want to spend the rest of my life having fun. I have a house in Paris
where i found my wife and got married, i have one in South Chelsea
London, while i have no home. Would you stand by me to build a home?
Would you smile at me when i look tense? I don't need a super model, i
rather need a very good friend who knows when i am tensed just by
looking into my eyes and a super woman. The whole world may be mad at
me, but if you are smiling at me, i would care less.
I say,Who says we cant design our own paradise together?
It is workable,just walk by my side.
I long to read from you later in the day,for now i must take care of
some work so i will check back on you later ok.
Have a lovely Night.
Paul
xoxoxo
FEW more in between copy from the others on the site where he introduces his 9 rascals....
LAST ONE:
Good Morning my sunshine.LOL! I just woke up ,but i'm little worried
because i have not heard from you.You must wonder why I call you
sunshine,.Can't get the picture of you off my mind. I felt like giving
a hug,lol. Just as the sun, lights up the earth, you light up my life.
The only one I have met, with a heart so bright. Just seems like
yesterday, you came around my way, you changed my whole scene right
away, with your outstanding personalty. The only reason this was
possible is because you must have portrayed yourself well and you have
been Yourself. That is good, because if I ever fall in love with you
for beauty, I wouldn't walk more than miles to see more beauty, If I
love you for wealth, I wouldn't walk more miles to see more, If I love
you for smiles, I would see more in tv,lol But the only thing I can
fall in love with you that cant be gotten by anyone else is being YOU!
that is absolutely what no one can ever be. Like I said, it takes a
life time to try knowing the reason why you feel the way you do with
some people. the answers are never there, trust me, the day
relationships starts falling is the day people can figure out the
exact reason they have loved each other. Life is boring if perfect.
Life is worse when there is nothing to change about anything.
The balance in life is based on the facts that, there must be
thieves and criminals for the police to remain employed. The medical
practitioners would run out of business if we are all hale and hearty.
The legal practitioners would die of boredom if there aren't
offenders. If everyone is vegetarian, Oh my! guess how many people
would not earn a living. Christians bring out the best in christianity
because of the presence of Islam. White gained from black, Blacks earn
from white. If everyone is rich, wealth would be meaningless. who
would do the laundry? who would drive the car? who would guard who?
who would keep whose money? lol. The essence for this short word is
that, if you can read the meaning in this. you are my woman for sure.
The moral of the speech is that. We were all created for each other.
There is much fun in helping. We can all be better if we accept the
fact that we cant live without each other. The world would be a better
place if we can start accepting things we cant change. Because , the
only constant thing in life is, CHANGE! Sitting here thinking about
you, brings out a part of me that loves everything,lol.
I have a proposal for you this wonderful morning. Because I know
you atleast care about me, after all you wake up to check on my mail
and know if I am still alive,lol. that is something. So I want your
help today. There is this woman whom i just met, and i could be scared
about how she has gotten my attention so soon, but I would be stupid
to submit to fears. I noticed that she already has a place that can
not be replaced in my heart. Who could ever think of hurting such a
woman who only wants happiness? I want you to help me find her and
tell her, I am not known for fears. I know a journey of a thousand
years start with a single step. A man who wants to fly must atleast
learn to stand on his feet! tell her if she is willing, i would love
to take her hands. I am a man who gives nothing or everything. Once i
have her hand, I can promise her forever. Tell her I know this is not
going to be a kid walk, . tell her I know there are times we would
argue in future. but tell her I would teach her to know that even
while we argue we would still be holding hands. because there are many
sides to a coin. Tell her life is short, but we can make paradise out
of it. Tell her her worries have become mine, cos I do not really know
how she has done it. tell her, that coming across her was by chance,
communicating with her was by choice, but then falling for her is
beyond my control.You know where to find her my dear, just go to your
dressing mirror and you would find her staring back at you,lol. Pls
look into her eyes and speak this to her for me.
Hope you have a safe trip and willing to read from you soon.I'm
heading to work .love you forever xxxxxx.
Paul.
xoxoxoxoxox.
and all the emails I've gotten from him are identical to the ones others have posted here. I Googled "let a man write a better book, let him preach a better sermon, let him sing the best of songs, let him gain wealth beyond dreams, he is reduced to nothing except he has a woman to call, my wife" and BINGO! Same dude. On POF he's going by Faith4rmabove, but I put in a request to have his account deleted, based on the information you folks provided. I checked the email headers & his IP matches up with Lagos, Nigeria but the forwarding servers came through CA. I just KNEW this guy was too good to be true! lol