Join us in this heart-wrenching tale of a 26-year-old Australian woman who became the unsuspecting victim of an online scam. This real-life narrative takes you on an emotional journey, unveiling the sinister manipulations of a man claiming to be a USA-based engineer frequently working in Turkey. Learn about the intricate web of deceit involving the scammer’s supposed 9‑year-old son, a non-accepted credit card, and a Turkish bank’s refusal to allow a withdrawal. Witness how the victim, driven by empathy and goodwill, lost more than she ever could have imagined, pushing her to the brink of despair and even contemplating suicide. Despite the depth of her losses and an ongoing battle with depression, she courageously shares her story with us.
Through her experience, she hopes to raise awareness about online scams and help others avoid the life-altering mistakes she made. In this video, we dive deep into the psychological impact of such scams, the importance of internet safety, and the path to recovery for victims. Join us as we support her journey to healing and, together, let’s learn to protect ourselves and our loved ones from falling prey to such scams #EndScams #InternetSafety #mentalhealthawareness 00:00 Introduction 00:27 26 Year-Old Romance Scam Victim From Australia 00:57 Scammers Often Use Same Scam Scripts 01:23 Need Lot’s Of Scam Content To Expose Scammers 01:51 Victim Left Depressed & Suicidal 02:05 Real Scam Stories Told in Victim’s Own Words 02:40 Romance Scam Victim Tells Her Story 03:09 Scam Started With Friend Request On FaceBook 04:19 Scammer Said He Was From USA With 9‑Year Old Son 04:49 Scammer Calls And Say Hotel In Turkey Would Not Take His Credit Card 05:19 Scammer Asks Victim To Use His Credit Card To Withdraw Money In Australia 05:52 Scammer Told Victim His Son Broke His Leg & He Needed Money Quickly 06:28 Victim Borrowed Money To Give Scammer 06:39 Part Of Scam Is Emails From Company Named Fairway Express 07:25 Victim Tells Scammer She Is Suspicious Of Company 07:52 Part Of Scam Involves Asking For Payment Of Parcel Fees 08:53 Victim Lost $50,000 Australian Dollars 09:13 Victim Report Crime To ACORN In Australia
