Looks like a scammer

I am new to this website and forum. Just recently divorced, registered on Christian Mingle and this guy contacted me and asked to correspond via personal email. His online ID was suitNtieguy, he claims to be from NY originally and then moved to Anchorage Alaska with a 4 year old daughter named Terri.

He is in Nigeria visiting his sick mom Candice in the hospital. He has asked for money for medicine for his mom.

He can't use his debit card in Nigeria and he can't cash his check.

Today he sent me a lovely romantic email again but it seemed too good to be true and a bit over the top. I've been suspicious and sure enough it's on your forum as being a scam letter, plagiarized.

I'll post here examples: he claims to be Robert or Rob Reynolds. Email: [email protected]

From: Rob Reynolds <[email protected]>
Date: May 8, 2013, 3:43:53 AM PDT
To:
Subject: Visions Of You.
Reply-To: Rob Reynolds <[email protected]>

I miss you, my darling, as I always do. I can almost feel you beside me as I write this letter, and I can smell the scent of wildflowers that always reminds me of you. But at this moment, these things no longer give me pleasure.and I feel sometimes as if the greatest part of who I am is slowly slipping away each time i think about you and cant hold you, I am trying to hold on, though. At night when I am alone, I call for you, and whenever my ache seems to be the greatest, you still seem to find a way to return to me spiritually.

Last night, in my dreams, I saw you on the pier. The wind was blowing through your hair, and your eyes held the fading sunlight. I was speechless as I watched you leaning against the rail. You are beautiful, I thought as I saw you, a vision that I could never find in anyone else. I slowly began to walk toward you, and when you finally turned to me, I noticed that others had been watching you as well. "Do you know her?" they asked me in jealous whispers, and as you smiled at me I simply answered with the truth, "Better than I know myself."

I stop when I reach you and I take you in my arms. I long for this moment more than any other. It is what I live for, and when you return my embrace, I give myself over to this moment, at peace once again. I raise my hand and gently touch your cheek and you tilt your head and close your eyes. My hands are hard and your skin is soft, and I wonder for a moment if you'll pull back, but of course, you don't. I know that this is the moment I have been waiting for, and I pray that the moment never ends.
I love you so much my priceless jewel and i wish you fast recovery..

Your Husband
Robert.

Here is another:

On May 3, 2013, at 11:09 PM, Rob Reynolds <[email protected]> wrote:

Tomorrow's hopes and dreams may never die for as long as you believe in yourself and follow your heart. Kindnesses in your heart will guide you to accomplish many things in life and overcome all challenges, all obstacles, and love. Never give up, always have faith in yourself and you will gain the greatest gift of all, the gift of hope and love you righteously deserve. Whatever you may do in future's way, never let anyone stand in the way of pursuing your dreams and wishes you have always dreamt of in your life. Know that you will always have families and friends to rely on and stand by whenever you need them. Vow to your words and soul that loving others with dignity and respect is the key to achieve great success and everlasting love in life. No matter what you may decide to do in life, the help, and the gratitude, will always be there from me. Thank you and I wish the best for you.I wanna be the first to wish you Happy Birthday this beautiful day that's meant for you alone before people start calling and texting,I love you so much with my heart and will forever love you baby

Your Husband
Robert

Another:
From: Rob Reynolds <[email protected]>
Date: May 3, 2013, 4:44:54 AM PDT
To: J
Subject: Morning Mrs Reynolds
Reply-To: Rob Reynolds <[email protected]>

The first day I met there was an explosion in my eyes and in my heart. I thought that what we had would not last due to past relationships, but you proved me wrong. The explosion I felt on that day has not gone away and it never will because I love you with every inch of my body and soul and I know that the feeling is mutual. I love you, My and I want the world to know.
I look forward to us creating more good times together for the rest of our lives. I have never been happy before you, but I know this time it will surely be happy and different because I will be spending my whole life with my soul mate, my lover, my strength, my forever wife and with our three wonder. I love you, I need you, and I want you.
My love for you grows each passing day. Sometimes I feel like I have no need to worry for I have the world with me. Darling, what I feel is what you are and what you are is beautiful. Keep loving me and you will see. I'll never stop feeling this way, Love. Thank you, Angel; you have made me joyful and above all, you have made me believe in love. I love you.
How do I begin to profess my love for you? The love that I possess in my heart can only be felt … never explained. Words are lacking and language is born of inadequacy when it comes to the affairs of my heart. There are no songs as beautiful as the music that has filled my soul since the day you came into my life. I have been changed forever.

We were created for each other. You and I have been together since the beginning of time … souls entwined, loving among the stars. And I will love you until the stars no longer shine. You are my reason for living, and I exist only for you. My every heartbeat returns the breath of your name.

You have given me a new version of myself. You have healed a scarred heart and brought into your light a love that I never knew resided within me. My eyes, that have only known tears of pain, now know tears of happiness. I will feel no rain because you are my shelter and I will feel no cold, for you are my warmth. In you, I know I am home.

Some people wait their whole lives never finding the one they love … never finding the feelings that sets their spirit free and the touch that reaches beyond their skin and penetrates straight to their heart and soul. Surely, I am blessed because I have found that one in you. All that I have ever wanted is encapsulated in everything that you are.And very soon im gonna feel that,i cant wait to be with you sweetie,You mean the whole world to me and the world is you,

Your Husband
Robert.

He ordered watches from China and had them mailed to me (yes he has my address) without asking
He wants me to mail them to him in Nigeria...claims the company does not mail there but they do.

I told him they do but it gets ignored. They are 8 assorted watches from a company called Miniinthebox.

He has sent pictures of himself. I can try and post.

I am positive he is a scam, he is too good looking, 10 years younger, and he claims to have an African American mom and Puerto Rican American dad who died of cancer when he was young. His mom is currently battling lung cancer.

We text mainly, his phone number is: 646-389-3243, he is unable to take my call due to roaming, can't Skype, he claims his cell phone cannot although its a Nokia and his laptop has no cam. He claims he is a computer engineer professionally.

I did go online to tin eye reverse image came back negative.

He did mail me flowers and small box of chocolates. And I tried to send something to him however Amazon reported it as undeliverable, wrong address.

Thanks for any help,

M

He is a scammer.

Enter this line from his email into Google. You will find that it is used by scammers all over.

"I can almost feel you beside me as I write this letter, and I can smell the scent of wildflowers that always reminds me of you."

I did last night enter into google and it indicated scanner. It also brought me to this website which is a Godsend! I decided to use a scammer letter on the scammer and emailed it to him....he has not emailed or texted me back when he has been like clockwork at his normal response times. I am relieved as it seemed an emotional rollercoaster with him.

thank you for the reply;

M

Well spotted Matrix because it's a typical scam approach. The first text you published is splattered all over the internet and has been used in previous scams, sad to say.

re: We text mainly, his phone number is: 646-389-3243, he is unable to take my call due to roaming, can't Skype, he claims his cell phone cannot although its a Nokia and his laptop has no cam. He claims he is a computer engineer professionally. They are all lies it has told you. As soon as it appears on webcam, it knows the game is over. If it can use a laptop, the Skype would work. Mine works in fringe areas because I take the laptop with me sometimes for business. And if your small gift could not be delivered, you've been given a fake mailing address.

Yes, I am glad to get confirmation

Pic

Hello Matrix65,

I distorted the childs image. The pictures scammers use are stolen.

ETA:

Thank you for distorting the picture of the child! Sorry I don't know how on the iPad and I did not think of it.

It sickens me that I sent pics of me and my girls

M

I know it's easier said than done, but try not to beat yourself up too much! People join these so called dating sites and in many instances come away disillusioned by it all. One positive is you found out the truth in this instance before the scam took you under. It's great you came and asked the question. Gives me no joy to say, but it's one of life's hard lessons.

For the record, I have not disclosed to the scammer that I posted his details on this website. He is one smooth operator and I don't wish his charms on anybody. Once I emailed last night a reply to his canned letter one of his kinds own canned letter back to him he had not used on me he now knows that I know he is a fake. No word, nothing and it is fine with me. I also admit I did WU him money last week. Not a huge amount but a small loss. Less than 2 weeks of a whirlwind romance! Sure learned allot.

Great, its not quite over.

The reason it's best to stop communicating with the scammer is sometimes people get drawn back in. Scammers then tell more lies to ease fears and many do get sucked in again. Because there are many honest folk around, lots of people think they won't get stung (I used to think that until it happened). I can verify to everybody of the shock and disbelief when the scam is realised. Sad to say but the funds you sent via wu cannot be recovered once the trickster has made the collection. That is why scammers favour the method because the transference is quick and no recourse is available if things go pear-shaped. I'm not saying wu, moneygram and the like are bad. They are good for what they are designed for. The internet tricksters exploit and use these services for the wrong reasons which is sad to see.

Thank you Jolly Roger, I do not plan on contacting him. He sent me two texts and I ignored them. I just pray I'm strong and he does not escalate. What do I do with the watches he sent to me to send to him? I never gave him permission to send to me.

If you are concerned the trickster has your phone number and is texting, perhaps go and visit your telephone provider? They may be able to (a) block it's phone number from calling yours, (b) maybe block incoming calls from a certain geographical location or (c) arrange calls to be received from numbers you know and trust. The changes will be easy to undo at a later time, so it won't be a permanent fixture and your phone can return to normal after. Probably do as you wish with the gifts. Take care out there.

Hello Matrix65,

I suggest that you take the watches to your local Law Enforcement. Explain what has happened to you. Also print and save the emails the scammer sent you. Take everything to the Police along with the mailing package. You will want to keep these documents forever.

Scammer never use their own money to purchase anything. Especially items that they send as gifts or want forwarded to them. Money used to purchase these items are from stolen credit card accounts or bank accounts. Once these victims realize that their accounts have been stolen and made fraudulent purchases they will report it to corresponding bank and police. The merchant that sold the merchandise will have only your information on file. You will be the one the Police can locate. Scammers use fake and stolen information.

Be proactive and go ahead and alert the authorities. Keep notes on who you spoke with and get a report/case number.

Do not forward him the watches. You will later probably get threating emails from him. Just ignore him. Do not write him back. He will respond to every email you send with more lies.

Now that you are a victim. You need to be aware of Recovery Scams. This same scammer will write you later with a different name, email address and authority telling you that you can recover your money. You will have to pay a fee once again via Western Union or Money Gram to get your money back. Once again all lies. He is trying to steal more money from you.