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Scam Alert
Love Mail takes every effort to protect your interests. In
this regard we will like to make our users aware of a scam that has come to our
attention.
A user will send a message in a similar format to the one below
"I admire your profile. Sincere emotions are very difficult to express but I don't think that I can hide mine from you at this point. email to here name@xxxxx.com"
The scam works in the following way:
A young (23-26 usually) beautiful lady often from an African State (Ivory Coast/Senegal/Sudan, etc), Eastern Europe or the Far East contacts you via your Love Mail listing, declaring her love and interest in you.
She will tell you about her traumatic experiences which led to her being in a refugee camp or other unfortunate environment.
Her father was a likely high-ranking officer within the armed forces or government, with great wealth. She needs assistance to smuggle out these funds from her country.
She will have a friend that you can contact by cellphone or email, or will ask for your contact number. The friend, often a pastor or other trusted person, will contact you requesting you to deposit a 'small' amount of money into their account to assist with the transfer of the large amount to your account.
After depositing the funds, you will not hear from the young lady or her friend again, and your funds will have vanished.
We would like to urge our users to use common sense when receiving such email. Don't allow yourself to become a victim of a scam.
Have a look at the tips below regarding your safety online. Should you receive any messages via Love Mail that you feel are potential scams, please let us know.
Love Mail is a fun way to meet and chat with new friends or lovers - by print, mobile and online.
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Just as you would do in the real world, it's a
good idea to take precautions when meeting people online. The following is
not meant to scare you, merely some tips you might want to consider when
using online dating/chatting. Play it safe, be smart and use common
sense.
- ALWAYS remain anonymous and if you decide to give out
personal info be sure it's someone you can trust.
- ALWAYS meet in public places, use your own transport and tell a friend. If possible
take a friend along.
- ALWAYS follow your intuition.If you don't feel
comfortable then DON'T.
- Be honest while interacting online - you could end up
meeting this person.
- If they ask for your contact number rather ask for theirs
and call when you feel comfortable.
For private and confidential
services Contact:
Family Violence, Child Protection & Sex Offences
Unit
Tel: 011 403 3413
Fax: 011 403 1732
A/H 011 248
1000
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Happy Safe Chatting!
The Love Mail Team
Email: lovemaster@lovemail.co.za
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