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How to recognize an Internet Love Scammer. What to look for in regards to an Internet Love Scammer. What should I do if I am approached by an Internet Love Scammer? Feelings in regard to being Internet Loved Scammed. Should I confront an Internet Love Scammer?

Experience in the area

I was personally scammed a few years ago. Since that time, I have become very active in numerous support groups. I have wrote numerous articles for various magazines regarding this issue. I have personally interviewed convicted Internet Love Scammers.

Organizations

ILS Support Group; Yahoo Support Group - Internet Emotional Scammers

Publications

Various Magazines

Education/Credentials

Graduated from High School 1976; AA Degree from Sierra College in Law Enforcement; Graduated with Diploma from Heald Business College 1978; Attended Internet Scamming Seminar 2009

Awards and Honors

Numerous awards for outstanding advice regarding Internet Love Scammers

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The feelings of betrayal. "How did this happen to me"?

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A Lady10/21/0910101010Thanks.
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Susan08/06/0910101010Thanks for your fast reply and knowledge .....
Joe08/02/0910101010Thank you very much Marlene, your response .....

Recent Answers from Marlene

2009-11-22 how do I keep my relationship interesting?:

Hi Justin, First of all, I commend you for your positive attitude towards this on-line relationship. That is awesome! From your statement/question regarding this on-line relationship, you are showing

2009-11-08 online boyfriend:

Hi Kendra, If this man respected you and your feelings, he wouldn't try and talk you into anything that you are not comfortable with. From reading your question/post, it appears you enjoy chatting

2009-08-19 Love Fraud-how to recover the money:

Hi Tom, I am sorry to hear this scumbag took advantage of your sister's kindness. There is a web site, http://www.ic3.gov that has information on how to file a complaint when a person is scammed

2009-08-18 what can I do with my online boyfriend:

Hi, Here are a few suggestions and ideas. 1. Talk to each other often. Not just once, twice or three times a day but as often as you can manage. 2. Give your partner a call at the most unexpected

2009-08-06 scams:

Hi Susan, Unfortunately, this person is a scammer! There are several red flags: For the most part, scammers live in Africa, Russia and the UK. However, there are scammers throughout the United

 

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