Scam on Match.com

by Leona
(California)

Man calling himself Andy B, born in Italy, raised in Germany then Ireland. Living in Lake Forest, Ca for 2 1/2 years on business to Malayasia. Wanted to get to know each other till he came back to US. Self employed selling computers and accessories. Waiting for his shipment to arrive at the seaport. Had a chauffeur and stayed at Pan Pacific Hotel in a suite.

Switched from e-mailing to Instant Messages. This went on for 3 weeks. Claimed he was falling in love with me. Couldn't wait to get back to meet me. He also claimed to be a widower with one son and two grandsons.He was so romantic, saying things that every woman wants to hear.

His english was very poor for someone with a Master Degree, and at times it seemed he was two different people. Finally, it came. The pitch that he left his wallet in the taxi with $7500 in it. All the money he had. The hotel wanted the weeks paymenty of $3500 plus he needed to pay his chauffuer.

Told him that it sounded strange that no one would help him out, especially his son or business associate. Ended up having to change by telephone number.

He sent a very nasty email after I cut him off and wouldn't send him money.