Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 28 : Spring 2016 | Page 41

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speak by phone
plans to visit, but cancels at the last
minute because of a traumatic event or a
business deal gone sour
asks for money for a variety of reasons
(travel, medical emergencies, hotel bills,
hospitals bills for child or other relative,
visas or other official documents, losses
from a financial setback)
requests you to wire money or to cash a
check or money order and send money
back or to a third person; and
makes several, ongoing requests for more
money.

Depending on how much information is
shared, the fallout from online scams can go
on for years if the con artist is able to steal
enough information to commit identity
theft. Whether or not you enjoy online
dating, there are steps you