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by debcoleman54 Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:01 pm
Hey,
I have been contacted by email from an online dating site I joined, Confirio, by Michael Benson. He said is from Jax, Fl, had been a widower for 18 years, described himself, said he was from German descent with an accent. Here is one of his profile from the dating site, and an email he sent to me. I checked his name on a people search site, and it led me to this Scammers website, where I saw other emails exactly like mine, copies sent to other women from over a year ago. Thank God, and thank the ones working on this site to warn people like me about creeps out there.
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Do you drink? No
Do you smoke? No
Do you do drugs? No
Religion: Christian
How tall are you? 6'0" (182.88 cm.)
How much do you weigh? 94 lbs. (43 kg.)
What was your income last year? $51-100,000
Do you like pets? Yes
Do you want kids? No
What color is your hair? Brown
Do you wear glasses? Yes
Life is: Alright
Do you daydream alot? Sometimes
What kind of student are you? B
Do you read a newspaper daily? No
What is the derivative of x2? 2x
What is your ethnicity? White/Caucasian
What other languages can you speak? German
Do you have a car? Yes
Do you have a motorcycle? No
Ever been to Paris? Yes
Ever been to Miami? Yes
Have any piercings? No
Any tattoos? No
Do you use Facebook or Twitter? No
Do you normally start conversations with people or do you let them start conversations with you? I start conversations sometimes
How many times did you go out per week last year on average? 3-4
How many relationships have you been in? 0-3
About many times did you exercise per week last year? 2-3
How many hours of volunteer work did you do last year? 6-20
How many books did you read last year? 1-4

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match 65 / Male / Straight / widow
Offline. Last online January 10, 2013.

Joined July 15, 2012. From Florida . Living in Jacksonville, Florida. Attended Yes. Completed graduate school at Yes.


About Me
Please read my profile very well before you reply am willing to relocate and travel with the right woman and the distance can be overlooked if two people are willing to at least try more so age is just a number just drop me your E mail address were i can write you to apart from the site because i do not get on much then i can send you my recent pictures and i will write you there and see where it leads to ..I love movies, going out to eat, flea markets, horseback riding, fishing, small festivals (and yes watching T.V.) and all types of music. I have always been into keeping fit and athletics throughout my life i.e. competitive running, wrestling and bodybuilding. I just train for me now. I workout out at home not more than 45 minutes 3 times a week. There is much more to life than fitness. No, I DON'T expect my partner to workout. My partner's fitness goals are strictly up to them not me. I am athletic, but I do have a little bit of a waist line. No, I do not have a beer belly. I have more of a muscular physique. I don't have an ego I only have my love to offer you A love that would always be true


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Hello Dearest

Was nice reading back from you on the site i think i like you and i will be glad to get to know you more better i can see that the distance between us is great but i do believe We can overcome the great distance as distance should & does not come between two loving hearts but it does make it inconvenient. However I also believe Where there is a will there is a way .What are you looking for in a man ? How long have you been on the dating site ? Have you had any luck so far ? Tell me about your background and anything you think i can know about you..I think it is important to enjoy a good laugh. I have reached the time in my life where I am ready to start seeing someone after being widow for 18yrs I live in the central part of Jacksonville, Florida, I have learned to look for the good even when things are going bad. I am a Christian and I know that God is there for me. My son has started college he will be 19yrs.. and even though I have dogs to keep
me company I can't have an intelligent conversation with them (Ha!).


I am an Honorable man. I made my first important Promise at about seven years of age and spent the rest of my life following through on that promise! What are you looking for in a partner?Honorable, honest, kind, generous, loving, tender. I want a woman who is a real problem solver and who steps right up to solve problems in an emergency, without any insecurity if I have an idea , but listens to my solution and takes me seriously. My perfect mate never stops flirting with me. Kisses, hugs, pats, cuddles, whisper your heart in my ear and don't forget a kiss on the neck will keep me following your lead.


I am looking for someone that wants to be in an equal relationship. Someone that is willing to let me be me. I am not opposed to looking for someone for a long relationship but I think friendship and respect should be there before you go for the long term relationship. I am an independent man by nature and necessity but I don't mind being protected when it is needed and I want someone with backbone. You must be someone that can be there in the good and the bad times. Life is just not fair but you must look at the glass as half full and not half empty I love the feel of looking up into a pair of eyes that are filled with love and desire. Could this be You ?


I am God's own WATER-MAN! I adore anything to do with the water, in it, on it, or beside it. Love eating at waterside bar & grills, State Park for picnics, Music Jams, entertaining at home, Travel, travel, travel. I have been Hot Air Ballooning,. Let the scenery change on the other side of the wind sheild and I'm Happy. Don't Forget I love boats, just not Air boats. Sorry. I have done some traveling around the mid-western states, Canada, and Germany. I lived in Berlin for awhile with my UNCLE before i lost him too. The only way I like more than thirty minutes in the snow is if it"s on the other side of the wind sheild while I'm going South! I have traveled alone a lot, however I would like to share with right woman. I can do Sun-up and Sundown and appreciate God's artistry alone,however, I would rather do it wrapped in my lovers arms.What esl do you want to know about me ?

Michael


With much love, trust and with confidence to become a better person

Please warn everyone about this scam artist.
Thank you,
Debbie
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by Jillian Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:58 pm
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by debcoleman54 Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:48 pm
Jillian,

This is the email address that the so-called Michael Benson used to contact me, and others. :x

[email protected]

Thanks for replying,
Deb Coleman
by Lydia Vance Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:51 pm
This sounds like the same scam. It found me on meetme.com ... He wanted me to use whatsup app an I did ... He send pics, video of a handsome man! After talking a two days he wanted me send him 3k to him get him home .... Red flag!
His scam was that he was a widow an a millary police army! Never spoke on the phone! If someone message me I can send the pictures used an video
Lydia
by malu53 Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:14 am
all over the web with this email address
i.e.:
girlsdateforfree
seniorpeoplemeet
datingfordisabled
papermate
loveandseek
ourtime
bbpeoplemeet

same message all over
Tomorrow's hopes and dreams will never die as long as you believe in yourself and follow your heart. am looking for a serious woman you can reach me back on [email protected]
by malu53 Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:20 am
FB
Michael D Benson
Worked at Self Employed and Loving It!
Studied at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Lives in Jacksonville, Florida
Widowed
From Temple Terrace, Florida

About Michael D
About me I LOVE to laugh, so someone who can tickle my funny bone is a definite winner. I also love deep, thought-provoking conversation...am willing to relocate and travel with the right woman and the distance can be overlooked if two people are willing to at least try more so age is just a number, if you interested in getting to know me better kindly drop me your email so?we can go from there ?reach me on an intellectual level.I am an adventurous, risk-taker that's chosen to live an uncommon life. I love great food, wine, friends,conversation. I believe I have another lifetime in front of me and I would like to meet someone with whom I connect physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually to share it with. Someone I can get very,very close to. Someone to share a bond and trust with. Someone I can be silly with. Someone I can play with.I bring out the little girl in you and you the little boy in me. I'd love to let you know that i am easygoing and optimistic man who fly's solo,i am content to most of what life brings and always want to explore and aspire great possibilities.you know the saying, When life gives you lemon,you should make lemonades out of it..

I'd love someone that is serious, confident, purposeful, persistent,smart,responsible, honest, modest, kind, flexible, elegant,sociable,communicative, sensitive, gentle, cheerful, romantic,considered,responsible,someone that still believes in true love,soul mates,love notes, walks, holding hands, and talking to each other,That special someone would be attractive, intelligent, sexy,romantic,affectionate, caring, funny, confident, and family oriented,Accept my son because he's an important part of my life, and expect the person I'm with to accept that. Someone who will work at keeping the relationship alive. Want that feeling of looking forward to seeing each other after work, and when were away from each other,we cant wait to go home! if you interested in getting to know me better kindly drop me your emeil so we can go from there ?reach me on an intellectual level

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Tomorrow's hopes and dreams will never die as long as you believe in yourself and follow your heart.

the scammer is using the pics of Cedric Williamson, an Australian actor
he is already posted in the forum in 2012
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