Anyone got Trump’s phone numbe?. He could send her $5,000 and not miss it.
Especially as how the requested amount of CAN$ changed from the first to the second request. A nice touch!
Possible follow up?
I have good news! I have spoken to my brother who has decided to help me and agreed that he would purchase a plane ticket to the UK (or California) to meet you and your mother and present you this gift in person. My brother says this is the only way to avoid any fees or government tariffs. God bless his heart.
At your earliest convenience, please advise me on when you are available to meet me as I need to purchase my airfare and make travel arrangements with haste. It must be true that God works in miraculous ways!
I like this idea. I once filled out one of those Scientology “personality tests” in the name of a friend of mine. This was before I fully appreciated how awful the Scientologists were. I thought it was just kind of a funny prank. They bugged him a good long time. He was unamused.
Yes, that made me laugh. Of all the countries to pick for a “medical emergency”, the one with free healthcare is the one she goes for. Or maybe this is the ‘gullibility test’ - if you’re too dumb to know this, you’re clearly an easier mark.
??? Hold on, the UK is not the only country with free healthcare, in fact 32 out of the 33 “developed” nations have free universal health care. Care to guess who the hold out is?
I think you’re gullibility test has backfired! :eek:
Yes, I know. But the point is that the scam would work better the other way around (although frankly $800 ain’t covering anything more life-threatening than a splinter in the US).
Agreed. I actually was joking with you but on re-read, sorry if it sounded like snark
I have heard many females do this to guys who ask for nude pictures, they send a text that literally says “[downloading image]” and express amazement that their pictures are not going through 
But what if it’s legit and her ma really is sick? Or maybe Ma needs saving from Dirty Davie the local bookie who’s gonna break her legs if she doesn’t … pony up what she owes him? And here you are, vile Canadian, toying with these dear ladies. Shame on you. Shaaaame.
I haven’t answered her today. I’m letting her stew.
You cad!
Ask for the nudes. I dare you.
That’s not quite accurate- while 32 countries may have a universal heath care system, it’s not necessarily free to all users, some are rather heavily subsidised. The costs are generally more in the order of $100 for an ER visit or short hospital stay than the truly terrifying figures the US seems to have and they’re often waived for people on low incomes or for serious illnesses, but still… France, for example, only has 80% of hospital fees publicly funded for citizens.
In fact, if you’re not resident for tax purposes, the NHS can charge you for medical care. There’s a (rather stupid IMO) crackdown doing on lately.
I’m not aware of any that demand payment upfront before giving lifesaving treatment though…
Might not be a crime, though - the person is not threatening Leaffan, or attempting to collect on a bill - she (?) is just coming up with a sob story, and anything Leaffan sends would be in the nature of a gift.
Is she asking for the 800 dollars to directly pay Mum’s bills - or to pay her own airfare to fly over and help out? That’s actually plausible (well, in general - in this case it’s not).
I highly recommend the OP mosies over to 419eater dot com for tips on scam- -baiting. After he’s done, he can post his correspondence there.
ETA: Also check the IP address for amusement.
Thankfully this thread isn’t too old and rotting, so it’ll serve fine for my purpose!
Former federal prosecutor and all-around funny motherfucker Ken White just posted screenshots of himself messing with a scammer: GRAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTT!
It’s like that TED Talk I linked to, but as if the scammer were dealing with Louis the cat! It’s freaking hilarious!