Seeking Hobbes
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Online Dating Scam: 'Military Guy' Steals Nearly $500,000 from Widow - ABC News
Whenever I read stories like this, my reaction is split between feeling immense sorrow for the victim and, almost equally, wondering how/why anyone would allow themselves to be conned like this.
Being single myself, closing in on 50, I know something about the struggle of "dating" at this stage of life. In fact, some of my biggest regrets are the relationships I failed to pursue half a lifetime ago. That being said, I can't even imagine the pain and loneliness of being single after losing your beloved. Certainly that leaves a person vulnerable.
Still, what are people thinking?
I suppose this isn't a recent phenomenon... only the tools (internet, etc.) have changed.
Nonetheless, I'll always think twice about "lending" money to anyone and NEVER do so if I'm not prepared to kiss it goodbye without regret.
Whenever I read stories like this, my reaction is split between feeling immense sorrow for the victim and, almost equally, wondering how/why anyone would allow themselves to be conned like this.
Being single myself, closing in on 50, I know something about the struggle of "dating" at this stage of life. In fact, some of my biggest regrets are the relationships I failed to pursue half a lifetime ago. That being said, I can't even imagine the pain and loneliness of being single after losing your beloved. Certainly that leaves a person vulnerable.
Still, what are people thinking?
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), a government organization that refers cyber crime complaints to law enforcement agencies, says people 40 and older who are divorced, widowed, or disabled are most likely to fall prey to online dating scams.
I suppose this isn't a recent phenomenon... only the tools (internet, etc.) have changed.
Nonetheless, I'll always think twice about "lending" money to anyone and NEVER do so if I'm not prepared to kiss it goodbye without regret.