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by drms Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:29 pm
Hi
My friend got scammed by Antonio Luca a couple months ago and I posted about it here...Now he is trying to blackmail her...Check out this email he sent to her to try to blackmail her out of him posting false information about her...She is obviously not a terrorist and he scammed her through an internet romance situation. She fell for it and gave him about $3500. When she refused to give more, he has turned to these tactics....He's a nigerian and I doubt there is anything he can really do...Is this a harmless threat or should she be doing something more legal about it? She has already reported the first romance scam part to the authorities. She lives in the US and is an extremely normal law abiding citizen. She is divorced so the husband part he is threatening about is irrelevant. Her kids are young...


From: Toni Luca <[email protected]>

Sent: Fri, November 20, 2009 3:56:42 AM


THERE IS THIS FORUM FOR ANTI TERRORISM ON NET..IT IS ABOUT 5 WEBSITES. I HAVE POSTED YOUR STORY WITH THE WEB LINK IN THERE, IT WILL BE APPROVED FOR PUBLIC VIEWING BY TODAY....BUT I CAN WITHDRAW IT AND MANY OTHERS IF YOU COME TO TERMS WITH ME.

THE CONDITION IS THAT IT WILL COST YOU 1,000 USD

I KNOW YOU WILLOJECT, BUT THINK OF THE TAERNISHING IMAGES OF YOUR INNOCENT CHILDREN, THINK OF YOUR OWN PERSONALITY AND WHAT YOU AHVE BEEN THRU..I AM CREATING A FALSE PROFILE NOW ABOUT YOU IN CONNECTION WITH TERORISM AND SCAM WHERE YOUR CHILDREN AND HUSBAND ARE ALL PARTNERS TO THIS..AND I WILL POST THERE PHOTOS THERE FOR ALL TO SEE. I MAKE SURE BEFORE 2 WEEKS, YOU WILL AHVE MANY QUESTIONS TO ANSWER TO FBI, CIA, INTERPOL ETC THEN, THE WORLDWILL SEE YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AS TERRORIST. THINK OF IT..

SEND THE MONEY THROUGH MONEYGRAM AS USUAL TO

PETER FRANK
SOKOTO, NIGERIA

OFCUS Q:YOUR SON'S NAME A: ROMEO

FAILURE TO DO SO TODAY, I WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE AND THAT OF YOUR CHILDREN MISERABLE, YOUR INFO AND AND PHOTOS AND MORE WILL CIRCULATE THE INTERNET.

SEND THE MONEY FIRST THING THIS MORNING....NO STORIES
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by Jillian Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:39 pm
Hi drms,

You're right, that is very scary. How horrible for your friend. She should contact the FBI herself as this is cyber bullying/cyber stalking and extortion. Obviously, she shouldn't pay any of the money to the scammer. It is likely that his threats are idle and even if he does post information, it is very doubtful that law enforcement would take an interest in pursuing her based on it. Best of luck to her and thank you for posting this. As horrible as it is to read, it shows how low and evil these scammers are. :evil:

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by Samantha Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:59 pm
One of the most despicable scams I've ever seen. :evil: Jillian is right, she should report it. I suspect the scammer is making idle threats, he's not likely to do anything because frankly it wouldn't be worth his trouble. All he wants is the money. If she doesn't give into his bullying he has nothing to gain by making phony posts so he will just move on to another victim.
by Ralph Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:32 pm
The scammer has visited here, his post was removed shortly after posting and he has been banned.

Good news is that we can find excatly where he is from the information I previously gathered from him and the US Government take threats like this against their citizens very seriously, I will be handing over my information to the authorities.

Do not send any money, he wont need it where he is going to be :wink:
by The Enchantress Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:01 am
I am sorry you are in this position.

I have known of and helped others being similarly threatened.

I have asked Ralph to include my mail address in his latest reply.

Please feel free to contact me.

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by Catcher in the lie Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:33 am
Drms,

There are not enough words....... :evil: :evil:

Here is another Federal agency for your friend to report this crime to, (along with the information Ralph has obtained about the scammer):
http://www.secretservice.gov/faq.shtml

If you have suffered a significant financial loss related to advance fee fraud, please contact your local Secret Service field office. Telephone numbers are available in the Field Office Directory on this website...


Among other things, the Secret Service has evolved into an agency which investigates cybercrime, and works hand in hand with the US Attorney General.

Edit to add: ( as we know, blackmail and extortion fall into the realm of the FBI; this initially being an AFF scam conducted over the internet, puts it in the realm of the Secret Service, as well.)

Edit name (sorry Drms)
by The Enchantress Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:30 am
This scammer is now using the name Bryan Walter

Mail address [email protected]

Using user name singlelovindad

Claiming to live in either Decatur or Peachtree City, Georgia, USA

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http://www.catholicpassions.com/seeme/singlelovindad.html

looking for my better half

My name is Bryan Walter 5''8tall and am hispanic, am 40 years old born in a family of 3 [ Dad, Mum and Me ]. I love listening to music whenever am upset or angry ... maybe feeling bad about something. We have a very lovely family full of love and care,like to try new things and i'll advise any one to do the same cos thats what has brought me this far

SINGLELOVINDAD is a: Man looking for a Woman

STATS

Height: 5'08"
Weight: 160 lbs
Age: 40 years old
Birthday: May 12 1968
LOCATION Decatur USA

Body Type average
Do you drink? socially
Do you smoke? no - open to dating smokers though
Drugs never
Education Level post-Graduate
Ethnicity Caucasian
Eye Color hazel
Food Related Italian
Gender Male
Hair Color black
Have Kids yes - single parent home
Hobbies cycling, hunting, movies, shopping, sports, swimming, working out
I currently live with kids
Individuality beard
Movies action, romance, romantic comedy
Music Classical, Gospel
My Sign taurus : april 20?may 20
Orientation straight
Personality activist, conservative, extrovert, fun loving, intellectual, romantic
Pets Cat, Dog
Political Views independent
Profession Clerical / Administrative
Relationship separated
Religious Views Catholic
Socially, I am home body, shy at first, but warm up quickly


http://peachtreecity.dating-today.net/unitedstates-peachtreecity/dating-personals.html

Singlelovindad

United States, Georgia, Peachtree City

I am a man, 40 years old
seeking a woman age from 35 till 99

My name: Singlelovindad
Birthday: 1969-05-12
Relation type: Long term or marriage
My country: United States
State: Georgia
My city: Peachtree City
My hello phrase: loooking for my better half

My name is Bryan Walter 5 8tall, am 40 years old,i was born in a family of 3 [ Dad, Mum and Me ] Palermo In Italy, though my dad is from Palemo in Italy but my mom is an American I love listening to music whenever am upset or angry ... maybe feeling bad about something.i was born and brought up in a catholic way, We had a very lovely family full of love and care,like to try new things and ll advise any one to do the same cos thats what has brought me this far.

My marital status: Divorced
Kids: One
About kids: Not sure
My living situation: Live with kids

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by began steele Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:19 am
Is also active here on Tagged. Tracked using email address [email protected]
Profile name: Bryan W
http://www.tagged.com/profile.html?uid=5428983161

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by CherryRed Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:29 am
I would like to advise you that this scammer, Antonio luca, or Roberto Luca, has tried to scam me, offering me the usual ridiculous nonsense.
Yes he has the Son Romeo, and is using the same pictures as I have seen in here.
The only thing he weasled out of me was some pictures. He does not know my real name, or address of residence.
I twigged to this creep, as he told me he was in Miami, but whilst in chat, he said he was up at 3.am. I immediately went to the time convertor, and found that the time zone did not match anywhere in the US to Australia..It came up in Nigeria. He rattled on about doing research in Nigeria with a Remote tribe called the Z.. I googled that area, and came up with all the busness about hydro power development. Anything to do with African nations tweaks me. His way of typing, use of verizon and all the jargon about God, but cursed fervently when his time was up due to lack of charging his internet etc..I never heard such nonsense. Is listed as a Catholic in denomination, but curses very quickly!!!

I would never sent money to anyone online, and regret using photos, but he is stalking through WAYNS, and i must inform the moderators there of his presence.

I thought the photos he supplied were odd, as he came across as a "money no object character" but the dress style of the photos, suggests otherwise, and the inside of the house where young Romeo sits with a skull and bones T shirt on, does not look like someone who is money no object..
I am disappointed that I fell for any of this rot, though suspicion was there at the beginning.

Email address currently used is [email protected]
This one is used through chat on msn.

If he starts blackmailing me, I will just report him to the Australian Authorities, without hesitation.
THis clown reckons he has been to australia many times, and I am glad i spun a few lines as I was in contact..
Thank you, and watch out all you other lovely woman who could be getting scammed right now..

A class A hole
Ty CR
PS Uses the word Luv, says he is feeling chemistry...yadda yadda you know. :=) :=)
The Pic of him hes using is of blue eyes..but Romeo has dark complexion and dark eyes, not a genetic match by any means.. For someone living in Miami is particulary daft in the ways of speech!!!
by The Enchantress Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:48 pm
Welcome to Scamwarners CherryRed. Thank You for posting this information on this scammer.

It will alert and save others from being scammed. Well Done :=)

If you have any questions or concerns please post - a support team member will be glad to help you.

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Never send money by Western Union/Moneygram.
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by Danish Wed Mar 16, 2011 7:18 pm
Mod note: This post was made by an African scammer who used a proxy to sign in here. His grasp of English is poor enough that he can't see the glaring mistakes that give him away.
Most likely, he is unhappy that the information here has kept him from stealing as much money using this name and identity. We have left this post here so you can see what the real person behind the scam is like. He may pretend to be a caring, romantic, devout Christian, but in reality he is an angry, spoiled, pathetic child without a conscience who violates the basic principles of his own religion on a daily basis.


THIA SHOWS THAT ALL OF YOU HERE ARE DUMB HEADED. DON'T YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE GENUINE ANTONIO LUCA AND ROBERTO LUCA IN THIS WORLD. WHY DO YOU COME HERE TO KILL OTHER PEOPLE'S IMAGE. IF YOU OLD WOMEN ARE SCAMMED, THIS MEANS THAT YOU ALL ARE FOOLS, BY THE WAY WHAT YOU OLD BITCHES LOOKING IN AN ONLINE MESSENGER? THESE GOT TO SHOW THAT YOU FOOLS HAVE NO REPUTATION AND SHOULD BE SCAMMED FOR ALL I CARE. THE FACT THAT YOU MISSED NOT BEING SCAM DOESN'T SHOW THAT YOU ARE SMART, IT STILL SHOWS THAT YOU ARE EITHER A FOOL LOOKING FOR SEX ONLINE OR YOU ARE A SCAM YOURSELF. IF YOU SEARCH FOR THE NAMES ANTONIO AND ROBERTO LUCA,YOU WILL SEE DESCENT MEN FROM ITALIAN SO YOU FOOLS SHOULD BETTER LOOK FOR GIGOLOS TO HAVE SEX WITH YOU AND STOP FOOLING AROUND IN AN ONLINE DATING SITE. I SUPPORT THE SCAMMERS AND I URGE THEM TO SCAM MORE. THE OTHER FOOL SAID SHE LOST ONLY 3,500 WHERE SOME OTHER FOOLS LOOSE 1 MILLION AND MORE. SUCK MY DICK YOU FAT, AGED, WRINKLE FACED FOOLS. IDIOTS....YOU WILL DO THE REPORTING,POSTING AND COMMENTING WHILE THEY SUCK OTHER FOOLS DRY..THEY LOOSE NOTING...YOU CANT STOP THEM CAN YOU?
by Bubbles Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:09 pm
:=) This shows that we are having an effect.

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