Words with Friends Scammer

Watch out for a Roy Ivan and David Williams. Both widowed oil rig engineers. Roy was not as slick as David, but they both thought we were destined to be together. Thank goodness I smelled TWO RATS and did some google searching. Deleted them both.

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Mar 09, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Womanizer
by: Anonymous

Johnny Pennington is a womanizer. He will call you sunshine and baby, promises you the world. He talks to many women, gives his phone number to them. He is not a scammer, he is a real person. Please don't fall for his sweet words.

Just trying to warn the women.
Feb 03, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just curious
by: Anonymous

I'm curious to know if anyone is playing Johnny Pennington? I'm not saying he is a scammer, but I really need to know if he is communicating with anyone else.
Mar 16, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Losers Abound
by: Anonymous

So many losers looking for money or sex or both out there. Why do they mostly seem to be "Christian " like this Luis Chanaga? How can someone act like that for so many years and keep it from his wife and church and family? His wife must know something but surely Luis lies or she wouldn’t stay if she really knew.

So gross. The stories here are disgusting and sad. Hard to trust anyone these days. It’s women doing it too so not just men like Mr. Chanaga.
Feb 18, 2023
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starstar 		Always Google People
by: Anonymous

This game has become a dating, scammer, and criminal platform. Married men use it for sex or x-rated chatting and others use it to seek junk or scam people out of money.

I did meet that Luis Chanaga everyone seems to be taking about. He was nice and actually played the game. I know he picked playing me because I have an attractive profile pic. He wanted more than chatting and I met up once. He’s married and living a lie as a religious executive. I wish this board and these scam alert sites were around when I was met him.

A Google Search today proves I was lucky to escape him. Hopefully he’s keeping with adults and maybe his wife was smart enough to leave that creep.


Check people out or disable chat. It’s not worth it and I’m much smarter about online everything now.
Feb 03, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		KeanureesesCharlse playing in words 😂
by: Anonymous

This one has been playing since Dec 2022. I see several folks played the scammers claiming to be Keanu back in April. These scammers are getting even more ridiculous. They actually introduced themselves as the actor.

When I told them they were lying and there was no way I would ever believe that they actually came back arguing and trying to turn it around and make me the bad guy. I told them they were unbelievable ridiculous and blocked him.

Words is full of them.

Beware and be careful.

If you play the lighting rounds this is the place they scan for their victims. Best to not accept the challenge. I've done a lot of research on scammers and they are fairly easy to spot. If they ever ask you to leave words and go to another chat room don't do it.

Block them!!!. I did however get a good laugh out of the experience. 😂🤣😅
Jan 01, 2023
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luis Chanaga Kettering President
by: Anonymous

How is that guy still employed??? Normally who would care about a married guy finding women to cheat with on the web, but come on man, you’re leading a religious hospital and posting pictures of your wife and kids. That guy should just step away for a solid year and reevaluate. I’m shocked if his wife knows because she should run as fast as she can.
Dec 31, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luis Chanaga Strikes Again
by: Anonymous

I remember that guy!! Google him now. President at a religious hospital. Serving on so many Ohio community boards. Posting family pics and pics of him and his wife.

Either he got caught and is doing massive PR work to keep his many sexual escapades a secret, or no one knows and he’s literally pulling off the king of lies and hypocrisy.
Dec 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Someone finally called out Luis Chanaga for infidelity
by: Anonymous

Hahaa I knew LC Luis Chanaga was way too curious and invasive and asked so many personal questions. He’s a religious figure and married executive hiding behind online chats and websites to meet up for casual sex like Skout.

He tried to get with me on WWF too! I don’t think he plays anymore though. Maybe his wife finally had enough of the lies and sex with random women.
Dec 17, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for Luis Chanaga President Kettering
by: Anonymous

He’s a married man who using this game to meet women and have sex…. Because apparently his wife is a toxic abusive woman and he has to stay married to protect his job.

He works for a religious hospital… so having affairs or getting a divorce would get him fired from a high paying job. He fakes praying all over the internet.. just google him.

He is so kind and very good at luring women.
Nov 20, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Asking ??s to figure out my password
by: Anonymous

Recently I’ve had a few who ask questions to figure out a player’s passwords. The questions are favourite color, favourite cuisine, favourite music, favourite movie, pets name.

After they ask these questions they ask for my email. I never give them my email and I give them wrong answers for the questions.
Oct 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Ryan
by: Anonymous

Anyone chatting with Richard Ryan? Says he is from Texas but working on oil rig in Canada. A friend of mine met him on a dating app.

Has a ten million dollar contract that has to be finished by the end of the month!

Typical scam
Oct 06, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mason_Robert
by: Anonymous

This one has good stats. I think level 23 with 433 wins. He is friendly and likes to chat. The grammar is off. Sometimes it is better than other times.

He doesn’t use the regular script and ask personal questions. He is in a big rush to chat elsewhere.

Beware of all of them. They all are in a big rush to chat elsewhere
Aug 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clubs and scammers
by: Anonymous

So joined a club. The newest feature on WWF. Pretty sure there are 2 scammers. One is Jeremy (Kaleidoscope). The other is Harry K (Kingsland1)

Anyone else come across them.

Harry speaks every language Lol. Both are widowed.
I love the club feature.

Good people on there besides these 2.
Jul 10, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has anyone played this guy
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing Jasper W.
Jul 09, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		New player
by: Anonymous

Simply playing Words With Friends, free online word game. Most games are with bots. One week ago a new player asks me to join a game, I did. Then I get a message, "Hi, how are you?" Me, "Fine." Him, "Where are you from?" Me, "USA. And you?" Him, "I was born in Germany, but moved to Florida, and now I am in South Sudan, with the UN military." Me, "Why are you there?" Him, "I am an orthopedic surgery. What is your job?" Me, "I work for the UN and the FBI as a data security analyst. I help them look for scammers."

Him, "oh ok so what is you marital status"? Me, "I have just divorced my 4th husband. What about you?" Him, "I lost my wife 6 years ago I have one daughter do you have kids?" Me, "Where is your daughter now?" Him, "in Florida living with a nanny." .... LOL!

Meanwhile, every word he adds to the game is the simplest one possible, just wants to keep the conversation going until he finally asks for my email address, which he won't get.

Just thought I'd share that these characters pop-up on non-dating sites. And... his story matches those here on this site, even if the location and names differ.

Good luck everyone... don't send email addresses, block them, don't send money.
Jun 01, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mile Willison - Denmark
by: Anonymous

This man started chatting to me on words with friends. I knew he was a scammer right away.

Words with friends is inundated with scammers!
May 28, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the player who played Nancy Walse
by: Anonymous

You are lucky she did not get nasty and try to blackmail you. One of my good players went to Hangouts with 2 women who looked like porn stars. They both asked for nude photos and when he refused they both tried to blackmail him threatening to get into his social media accounts and embarrass him.

Scammers never use their own photos. It’s best not to engage with them. When I get scammers I tell them I only play and chat on the game. Some of them resign or even block me. I am sick and tired of them.

I’ve tried changing my profile pictures to scenery or pets and they still invade my games. I’m a friendly person and only like to chat with genuine players who are only interested in playing.
May 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nancy Walse
by: Anonymous

Attempted scam by a NANCY WALSE. After an innocent chat from Nancy saying she was in the UK at a place called Riley near Darlington, I suspected a scammer. I had never heard of it neither had Google. I did go to Chat and after a few days of photos she said she wanted to visit me.

Said she was in Saffron Walden and changed it to Brighton. Her use of English language convinced me it was the images she sent, fully clothed that confirmed my suspicions.

I was able to find out she was using the many images online for Karlee Grey. I asked her to take a picture showing her individual tattoo with coffee cup in the picture. It took her an hour to find one! And me thirty seconds to find out the exact picture was on the internet already.

Obviously I confronted her with images she had sent which I had found on the internet. In the end she admitted she was that porn star wanting to turn her life around. I blocked her but she will get another account but at least she wasted 7 days of her life and never got a penny out of me.

She was patient whereas most ask for money within a day of chatting. Ruins a good game so I changed my profile picture to a pint of beer but still attract unwelcome scammers.

7 in last week alone.
May 04, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Olympia Marcelo
by: Anonymous

Anyone got Olympia Marcelo. Airline pilot.....lol
Apr 30, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin Coxwell - Benjamincupid
by: Anonymous

Benjamin begs for money for his daughter's cancer operation. He is very persistent.
Apr 29, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocked and Disabled Accounts
by: Anonymous

I don't understand why WWF isn't disabling the accounts of scammers who are reported anymore. I would faithfully report each and every one of them and check back later on my blocked list, and it usually only took a day or so until I would see the person was disabled.

Sometimes it was only a few hours and I figured that person must have had a lot of reports and my report was the final straw. Now my list has at least 30 people I've recently reported who never get disabled.

It's just strange, like the disabling of accounts just suddenly stopped one day.

I realize they just turn around and start a new account anyway, which should be monitored more closely, but there are probably just thousands of new accounts each day and how would they even do this.

As someone suggested previously, I've stuck to just playing with friends I've made over the years who are diehard WWF players, and it is so much more fun to just enjoy playing the game and not be harassed with the scammer bullsh*t.

Just don't engage with them anymore. And certainly don't go to Hangouts or WhatsApp. You may think it's only a game and you would never send money, etc., but one day when you have your accounts hacked into or are blackmailed you will wish you would have just stayed away from them.

There are NO scammers who are just nice to talk to! They are ALL devious scoundrels with ulterior motives!
Apr 27, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse The Curse
by: Anonymous

I already know who they are, and I will engage, so when they ask, "where are you playing from, I tell them, Nigeria, Delta State" next thing I know, they're gone...LOL
Apr 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keanu Reeves
by: Anonymous

There are so many of them. Roman Reigns, David Spade, Vin Diesel are popular as well.

When will people realize that these guys on the game are all fake. And yet the game won’t do anything about them now. I report every single one and not one has been disabled in months however, my mom, sister and I all are blocked. I’m over the stupid game and their love of scammers.
Apr 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keanu Reeves
by: Anonymous

I had Keanu Reeves for months 😂😂😂😂🙄 and now I have Steve Perry and Lionel Richie and another actor who forgot who they said they were 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏼‍♀️
Apr 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Person with Keanu Reeves
by: Anonymous

Block and report. You aren’t playing the real person: Check out scam haters United on Facebook or google wwf scams, you will see that celebrities or military personnel in uniform do not play the game. They are all frauds.
Apr 26, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends
by: Anonymous

Hi all, I have a man claiming to be kneau reeves on words with friends, he has Kneaus profile pic and name, this surely is a scammer!! So many scammers in this app, please reply and thank you.
Jan 23, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Being blocked out of my account
by: Anonymous

I am the woman who was blocked out of my account. I am back in now and able to play. I always blocked them when they asked to go to hangouts, I was blocked by the scammers when I muted the chat or refused to go to hangouts.

Now I am going to try and max out my games with people who are only interested in playing words. I never told them I was going to block them.

From now on I will decline and resign and ignore them. There have been so many of them now.
Jan 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocking and Being Blocked
by: Anonymous

After reading some of the latest posts, I'm confused about how your account is being disabled just because you block and report these scammers ruining our games. Do you tell them you are going to block them and then they also block you out of retaliation? Are you only allowed to report and block so many players before your account also is flagged and then disabled by Zynga?

If we play Lightning Rounds and then decline the game requests that follow, are these people able to go back and find your name to block and report you just because you declined their game? Doesn't Zynga investigate any of this before they lock you out of your account?

I had stopped playing for awhile because it was all becoming overwhelming and I didn't enjoy the stress it was causing in my life. In the back of my mind I was afraid of having my account locked one day like this other player just told us. Besides a fun outlet for us, some of us really do take our stats and games seriously, and it's a shame playing a word game has come to this.

It's been almost two years since my hellish experience with a WWF scammer. I eventually was able to see the red flags and never sent or transferred any money, but the long-lasting emotional toll it has on you takes quite awhile to get over. It's an awful feeling to think you meant absolutely nothing to a person and they were faking a relationship just to scam you out of your money.

Please everyone, continue to look out for your elderly relatives, neighbors, and friends. I think you hear a lot more about these scams everywhere, and I would hope people are being more careful about not falling for them.
Jan 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Overwhelmed
by: Anonymous

Lately I have been overwhelmed once again by scammers. I do not entertain them with conversation. If you ignore them they will go away. If everyone would do the same it would make it harder for them to have victims.

Of course, if you are uncertain about a game request, simply decline the game. Don't let these idiots ruin our fun.
Jan 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stick with personal friends
by: Anonymous

To that person who keeps blocking and getting blocked, I only play with a few friends, we have been playing for years, just stick with a circle of friends, and don't except every invite.
Jan 22, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

In response to "being blocked by Zynga" I’ve found the game flooded with scammers again just lately, but it seems Zynga are trying to help in a small way, more than they were before, anyway. As an experienced Words with Friends player, you can usually spot scammers just by their profile picture, so I mute their attempts to chat, rather than blocking them, without even opening the message.

I find this is enough…they soon resign or time out, if they get no response to their chat. On occasion, when I’m not sure if it’s a scammer, I open the chat, and, when I see the standard opening lines "where are you playing from?" "What’s the weather like over there?" "How are you doing?" then I mute the chat and again they resign and I win the game and don’t lose my achievements.

I appreciate that blocking them would help others, but they just find their way back in another guise, and, as others have said, it can backfire on you and you sometimes end up being blocked yourself
Jan 20, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Being blocked from Zynga
by: Anonymous

Today Zynga blocked my account. I figured out why. I was a Level 25 player with over 4800 wins. The other day I got so many scammers sending requests and asking to go to hangouts I kept on blocking. The next day my games crashed. I deleted the app and created a new profile putting me at level 1 with zero wins.

Of course I got so many requests from scammers. I muted conversations for a few and they blocked me and the rest I blocked. Shortly after my games crashed. I tried deleting the app and reinstalling as per instructions Zynga gave me a few months ago.

Zynga advised they blocked me for deleting my app. I’m sick and tired of these criminals on lap tops. I just want to play with interested players and I like to chat on the game and not be lured to hangouts to be blackmailed and scammed.

Why is Zynga favouring these scammers? Has anyone else experienced this. I met a lot of good people throughout the years I’ve played. I’m disgusted.
Dec 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

The scammers are heartless ruthless criminals. They bring shame to their country and genuine people. To them we are clients. They dehumanise us. I've seen many in their designer clothes or showing off laughing in their HK room high on drugs. Insulted been told its their right to scam us.

Yet they all can get online and most have iPhones. So should I have a giving heart - nope I've better things to do with my hard earned money. They're taught to try mind games for a lot and it's a fun game and they don't care. They're liars using so many people have been hurt by them.

They show no shame! Look on Google BBC for love or money and see the truth and stop being blind!!
Dec 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		No gift cards
by: Anonymous

I am not sending gift cards to anyone!
My only point here is that you can’t condemn an entire nation for the wrong doings of some!
Dec 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:Scammer written by Anonymous
by: Anonymous W

My life is not cynical but instead my eyes are wide open with truth. There is no gray for those scammed, those stalked, those killed. I don’t understand why anyone would buy gift cards for someone on a game site, Facebook, or even a dating site once they have been involved with sites that discuss scammers.

To believe these "boys" aren’t recruited? To believe they are poor and destitute? To believe they use Amazon and Visa cards to buy food? That is naïve.

Please, please stop sending them gift cards. You are encouraging their behavior. I urge you to call the FBI. Get educated.
Dec 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous A
by: Anonymous

Look, whenever you send money even if you know you’re sending it to a Nigerian man/boy you’re still encouraging them. It’s now become part of their script. If they can’t trick you with romance or cryptocurrency scams they’ll turn to "Let me tell you the truth, I’m a poor Nigerian boy. I don’t want to do this but I have no money or food. I just want to get a job but our government is corrupt and there are no jobs. I’m an orphan and I’m trying to provide for my little sister but she’s in the hospital because I can’t afford her medicine….blah blah blah."

You send the money feeling all warm and fuzzy, but they turn to their friends and laugh at the foolish woman who gave them enough money for a new Gucci belt, which they shop for online using the new iPhone 13 the last woman provided money for. If you don’t send money after their "reveal" at best they block you, at worse they call you a selfish and wicked woman, accuse you of being racist, etc.

Or they might guilt trip you, like "Friends help each other right? You said you were my friend." "Is it a crime to send me some money for some food?"

No, not all Nigerians are scammers. If a Nigerian person wants to play WWF because they like the game that’s fine. But those people most likely wouldn’t chat. And if they did, they wouldn’t use the same scripts (and ask the same questions) that the scammers use. They’d talk more organically.

This page is supposed to be a safe haven for victims and those who had scams attempted on them on WWF. In my opinion bragging about sending cards/money to them willingly is an insult to what the victims went through.
Dec 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous J

To the lady who accused several of the posters on here of being heartless, how dare you! I know several people who have lost thousands of £s/$s to these scammers. Some have even taken their own lives for the shame of being sucked in.
I have just 'outed' a scammer who admitted eventually to being a scammer in Nigeria.

So desperately sorry, he's only done it once, he only wants to be a friend and to have a friend, he's going to stop....blah blah blah. He then changed his profile photo which I commented on the following morning. His reply? Smiley face Lol. You know that is what we do for living.

The sorry for what I'm doing is gone. It's easy money and they laugh at the women who succumb.
Compassion? Never. I have done a lot of charity work in Sierra Leone and have never....never....come across scammers from there and believe me some of them are very poor.

So there is something intrinsically lazy/sly about Nigerians who scam.

Please remember that before you accuse those who are trying to make scamming the vulnerable just a little bit harder.
Dec 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

No one is saying it’s ok to ask for gift cards… no one is saying it’s ok to scam someone out if anything! Scamming is 100% wrong.. we ALL agree on that! So let’s stop arguing that point.

Life is not always cut and dried… things are not always black or white..life has shades of gray in every situation.

My only point in any of my comments has been just that! And that doesn’t mean that I’m a scammer pretending to be some woman posting comments here. My god….open your mind and maybe your heart a little. Life is too short to be so cynical.
Dec 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Helping Scammers?
by: Anonymous W

Why is anyone on this site promoting that it is okay to ask for gift cards, etc from women after posing as a possible future husband/lover? Finally they confess and all is forgiven?

Are you a scammer who is under cover because condoning scamming on a Watch for Scammers site makes zero sense. What is worse is believing these scammers are poor. The poor don’t have internet, phones, computers. The poor live working honest jobs.
Dec 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I had not checked in here for about two months and tonight I read all the recent comments- I was scammed last years for about 15K, I am still embarrassed and haven’t talked about it to anyone or reported to FBI.

Although I changed my driver license and cancelled my credit cards and etc.

Anyways, things that caught my attention:

1- since scammers can leave comments here as well, I think some of the comments are from those Nigerian Scammers. Don’t fall for those innocent looking sentences.

2- To those who send gift cards to scammers and feed them, the women who were murdered, or the ones who lost their houses and their retirements, they started sending small amounts.

3- These Nigerian scammers are very skilled in brain washing you. They are working under a very organized organization who train these scammers.

4- they have access to computers, internets, latest iPhones, so they are not poor.

Be careful! Go watch you tube videos about what these scammers are capable of.
Dec 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To All
by: Anonymous J

Who said "everyone in Nigeria is a scammer"?

Definition of the word scammer 'a person who commits fraud or participates in a dishonest scheme'.

So EVERY Nigerian who uses someone else's photo or name (and the very worst in my opinion are those who pretend to be military, or use photos of men with their children) IS a scammer.

Why is it prolific on WWF? Because people like you feel sorry for them when being fed the BS lies and send them cards or money. They have succeeded. Word goes round and they think it's easy pickings.

You are right, not everyone in Nigeria is a scammer. But every single one who goes on WWF pretending to be someone else IS! There are Nigerians with morals who find jobs and work hard.

And every single person who sends money or cards to scammers is perpetuating the crime. For that is what it is...a crime.
Dec 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To all
by: Anonymous

No one is saying that scammers don’t exist! Yes, they do, they absolutely do.


But not everyone in Nigeria is a scammer… that’s my point.
Dec 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		We Are Not Ignorant…
by: Anonymous W

Please talk to the FBI. They will advise you to not send anything to anyone in Nigeria. There are not "some" scammers. There are many scammers. To everyone that reads comments saying it is okay to send gift cards… research Nigerian scammers.

Google will provide plenty of proof of the plots and arrests made. I have been approached by $50 to $10,000,000 Scammers. I have been in contact with the FBI a few times.

This is a serious crime.
Dec 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Happy holidays to all
by: Anonymous

I stand by my beliefs. Not all Nigerians are scammers or thieves. It is ignorant to condemn all people from a country because of the actions of some.
Dec 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I'm part of a group that helps expose scammers. We're not heartless people. We've seen and learnt a lot. Been laughed and insulted at told we're nothing that it's their right to scam us. Yes there's a few that are probably desperate yet the majority scam for what? Food? shelter?

No let's make something clear its for designer clothes. Gold and drugs to show off. So when you are having a giving heart they're laughing at you as youre just a client and you mean nothing!
Dec 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to “Scammers”
by: Anonymous W

It is up to all of us to protect each other from scammers. Most women want to be loved by a man and these scammers know exact words to use to suck them into fantasy land. Many Professional women with degrees have had their hearts captured.

The scammers are not poor as they have internet, computers, phones and other electronics to reach out with. They have rooms to use that are disgusting, no food, filthy sinks and dishes… It is a set-up. A scammer sent me photos and discussed about how easy it is to get lonely women to fall for them. He is better off financially than my grandsons which are in the same age group living in the USA.

Stop blaming the victims.
Stop condoning scamming.
Stop sending scammers gift cards, etc!!!

Go talk with FBI agents and ask questions about how many reported scamming cases they have regarding Nigeria. Then multiply those cases times 90 because only about 10% or less get reported.
Dec 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Happy holidays to all
by: Anonymous

To those ladies who are 'kind' enough to send cards to these Nigerian scammers please stop! Do you not realise that offering just a chink of light, a modicum of compassion, is what keeps these men going.

They want something for nothing - false declarations of love and flattery can soon turn to venom and nastiness when you don't comply.
Even death threats.

These Nigerian men are past masters at lies and deceit. Maybe some of them are poor but they see this - preying on vulnerable women - as easy pickings. Do you think that giving them even a small card they will keep quiet about it? No, the word goes out that they have succeeded and so another and another tries the game.

I have had plenty of dealings with poor people in Sierra Leone - yet another African country with a mainly corrupt government.

You NEVER hear of scammers from Sierra Leone. Always Nigeria. Ladies who give.....please stop.

You are perpetuating the con and the hustle!
Dec 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I agree there are what they call ‘HK’s’ who house poor young men and teach them the art of scamming. The boss man feeds and provides shelter in return for scamming services.

There are many who try scamming on their own, and when pushed, they will come clean and tell you where they really are and who they really are. Scamming is not something that they all want to do, but they have no other way to survive.

Those that finally admit who they are for real are taking a big risk and I give them credit for doing so. Not everyone in these poor countries are horrible people or thieves.

Yes there are women who lose everything to these men, their homes, their bank accounts their self respect their families and sometimes their lives, and for them I do feel badly. But it is not fair to say that every Nigerian is a scammer. I have come to know many of these young men over the years and they are good decent people.

Some of them never pretended to be someone else and they have never asked for anything except friendship from me. It is not fair to lump them all into one category as scammers because it is simply not true. I know that many of you don’t want to hear that, and that your groups are working very hard to take down scammers.

Let me tell you you’re never going to stop scamming. Never! As long as there are weak women who have money and who are lonely and looking for love and attention, there will be scammers. This situation is far more complicated than anyone realizes. Most of them are not scamming for luxury items and electronics. They are scamming for a roof over their head and food on the table.

Ladies take responsibility for your own actions! If you are online looking for love be prepared to be scammed or fooled. We cannot always blame someone else for the mistakes that we make.
Dec 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Giving to Scammers after the confess
by: Anonymous W

I truly wish every person would stop sending gift cards and cash to them. Have you ever been scammed? Have you ever heard of women that sold their vehicles, mortgage their houses, emptied their bank accounts for these scammers? I have.

I belong to a group to report scammers. Do you realize some women have committed suicide after being financially devastated and too embarrassed to confess to their children? Some women have been murdered when they traveled to Nigeria carrying all of their cash thinking they are starting a new life with their man that loves them.

I had some confess. One lived in a dump with nothing to eat…FALSE… he had a ritzy apartment with many bedrooms that housed other scammers. It is a scammer ring. They hook up fake IV’s pretending to be sick and needing medicine or soup, etc. There are too many ploys they use.

They cash out the gift cards for 50% and spend the money on electronics, etc.

Women… Wise Up. Stop sending gift cards, etc. You are hurting other women by encouraging it.
Dec 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Happy holidays to all!
by: Anonymous

Glad to see I’m not alone in helping them. God bless you for having an open mind and generous heart.
Dec 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Happy holidays to all
by: Anonymous

I do help one of them on occasions. The same one. He is in Nigeria. Was my scammer but I knew he was then he admitted it. I just sent him a text tonight and will send a SMALL google card
Dec 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Happy holidays to all
by: Anonymous

If these guys were totally honest about who they are and where they are from and asked for help… how many of us would help them?

I suspect very few.
Dec 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Happy holidays to all
by: Anonymous

Well said about living conditions that we don't have to put up with. I do at times feel sorry for some of these scammers but they should not lead us to believe their made up stories
Dec 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Happy Holidays to all
by: Anonymous

Let’s take a moment to enjoy the holiday and be grateful for what we have… freedom, food, security, family, friends, job, hope, peace.

Until we reach out to others around the world, we can’t fully understand how much we have and how fortunate we truly are.

Could we live with power for only a few hours a day? Or for days without power? Could we live without running water? Could we go to the ring well every day to bring up contaminated water to use for cooking or bathing?

Could we live with no job and no prospect for a job, wondering how we will pay our rent or buy food?

How would we deal with diseases that plaque other countries… malaria, typhoid, meningitis? Imagine getting malaria and not having the equivalent of $20 to get treatment?

These are just a few of the realities that others face every day, yet somehow they have hope that life will be better one day.

We are born where we are born. Many have no choice but to live their lives in places that I’ve described. Honestly, I couldn’t live under those conditions. I don’t think anyone on this forum could either.

I don’t know what I would do, or what choices I would make if I lived in a place like that. Fortunately I don’t have to make those choices.
Dec 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Against O.
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across this player? Level 15, looked and sounded charming, seems to be honest as he revealed quite a lot about himself on the first chat. Sounded too good to be true and his photos were too ‘perfect’.

He kept pressing for iTunes cards and eventually money, which obviously raised a red flag.

Did my own research….lo and behold, the photos he shared is of a European public speaker. I confronted him and he had the nerve to say that his social media was hacked and that he’s a victim of identity theft.

He goes by the name of Paul Lawson Brinton who claims he is an underwater deep sea welder.

His email is paulbrinton27@gmail.com
Nov 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ralph M
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Ralph M..... he is a smooth talking scammer. Dont let him suck you in
Nov 29, 2021
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starstarstarstar 		Thanks for names
by: Anonymous

It’s helpful when you know who it is for sure. A couple I played with were sure they were but playing 10 games and no chat, nothing. It’s nice. It seems they come in droves.
Nov 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yet more scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this scammer he is bad. Went by the name of James Allen on wwf’ts e-mail was walterdoran84@gmail.com. His story is a cardiologist in Antarctica, family wiped out in car wreck, only grandson (Evans 14 years old ) in boarding school.

Here’s names of other scammers:

Williamsure e-mail williamsure414@hmail.com

Frederick j. Nautical engineer

Andy B bio chemist works in Mexico.

Warren T. Roland son.

Paleo D. In Rome engineer.

Johnson k. Lives in Michigan

Beware of all of these.
Oct 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio
by: Anonymous

I am really sorry for your friend’s loss- 100,000 dollars is a lot of money.

October marks the one year anniversary of my scammer. When I think back, I feel very stupid that I fell for his lies however, the people behind these scams are very skilled psychologists and they are very skilled.

But, I am so proud of myself to end it as I watched a YouTube video about these Nigerian scammers and how some women have been killed because of these scammers. I don’t remember the name of that video but you may find the link in comments that I posted a few months ago.

The subject was " David Grain"

I pray for your friend. And I am happy for her that had a good friend such as you trying to help.

BTW, my scammer has attempted to contact me several times. They never get tired, as we are their source of income.
Oct 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio is a SCAMMER!!!
by: Anonymous W

I played him and did live chatting with him on Hangouts Yes. Live. The camera was across the room but this guy actually matches his photo quite well. We chatted about many things and his answers pertained to the topic discussed.

For example - We chatted of my ex-boyfriend stalking me and he immediately offered to have bodyguards for me. This guy is such a close match I think it is easy for him to scam women. It ended when he asked for $670. I immediately knew he was a scammer that seasoned his victims. I told him off and blocked him.

Tell your friend that benpiccio2018@gmail.com plus he used Ben Carson name on WWF plus different bencarson emails are all the same person.

She needs to turn over all info to the appropriate authorities and Block him immediately.

If any men want money on WWF…
THEY ARE SCAMMERS.
THEY DO NOT LOVE YOU.
DO NOT SEND MONEY.
Oct 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio
by: Anonymous

I played a couple of challenges and then blocked him when he wanted to chat elsewhere. The other day I checked my blocked list and saw he is disabled. Why are people still falling for this nonsense? Hasn’t the lady who gave him $100,000 figured out he is a scammer?

Genuine players don’t really chat or they just chat once in awhile.
Oct 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben piccio
by: Anonymous

Sorry about your friend. I would say he is a scammer. I was involved once with a scammer named Rogers michael. Thank God I wised up. I did send him 500.00 dollars. He was really a young man from Nigeria.

They have a script they read that is why they fool us. I also am a widow. The type they like. She has probably never seen him in person as they always have an excuse.
Oct 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone involved with Ben Piccio
by: Anonymous

Hi all, I have a friend that is infatuated with this Ben Piccio and has been for over a year now. She is a widow and has sent this person over $100,000 already.

We are trying to get her to realize that he is not real...keeps stating he is going to come see her.

This is sooooooo sad.

Thank you for any help.
Sep 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Glad I’m not the only one too
by: Anonymous

It is sad that they can ruin a fun game. I love the "I’m ?????? By name" what other way would you be called. I just won’t take on any new challenges but sad since I have met a ton of great people.
Sep 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammers
by: Anonymous

I have been playing wwf since 2010. I loved playing the game. I started noticing scammers were starting to play a lot.

I only play friends I am familiar with now. I am glad to know that I am not the only one this is happening too.
Sep 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		If you block
by: Anonymous

Hi on WWF if you block two people in one day I find I’m getting my account disabled does that make sense ?
Aug 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Observations
by: Jessica P

I've been playing since 2011 but only with others since late 2019. I have gotten pretty good at spotting scammers, generally:

They use an uncommon spelling of a common name; they ask about the weather other there; act interested in what you ate - stewed fried chicken, spaghetti for breakfast are common answers; they are generally widowed with a tragedy and a young child though they proclaim they are older; they work overseas, on an oil rig or in construction in a war zone; they use terms like Queen or Dear; they screw up UOM and football is always soccer.

It gets very tiring and so I don't play as often anymore. Hope this helps!
Aug 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian scammer
by: Anonymous

Do not play James Philip or Philip Joyce. He is a nigerian WWF scammer
Aug 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Bryan
by: Anonymous

I was scammed once by a Nigerian. I didn’t play for a while then started again. Then I ignored all texts and actually I am doing fine.

I have been playing with real players who never send me messages.

I believe that as long as you don’t chat and don’t move to hang outs, you are safe.

I don’t believe everyone in WAF is scammer but I do believe that there are many of them and I report them if I identify them.
Aug 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Bryan
by: Anonymous

Started to play WWF with Dave Bryan early August 2021 and moved to Hangouts on 5 August 2021. Four-days later, he deleted WWF without saying anything.

He has a 15 y/o daughter, Chloe, who goes to school in Florida. They vacationed at the beach and he posted pictures in Hangouts, but a reverse lookup of the pictures show they were on the internet in 2019 not August 2021.

On 12 August, he left Florida to go to Denmark for a job as a Shipwright. Two days after arriving he had an accident on 14 August. Sent me a bruised knee picture.

On 16 August, he wanted to send me $3000 to put in my checking account so he can get groceries because he can't get into his account.

On 17 August, he wanted me to start a Bitcoin account.

After I said no again, he said he wanted to make a confession. He says he's a lil black boy from Nigeria who is trying to survive. He's an orphan trying to survive. He has no one in his life. He posted another picture in Hangouts and says his name his Abraham.

He asks if I would send money for food. I again said no.

When he finally said goodbye, he told me everyone on WWF are scammers and just want your money.
Aug 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Memphis USA
by: Anonymous

Beware of Michael Owen, says he was from Memphis Tennessee, 100% scammer.......more chance of it being Elvis Presley
Aug 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Do not play Adrian Ignacio on WWF's. He's a scammer.
Aug 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spoiling the game
by: Anonymous

I've played wwf's for many years. I used to get the odd scammer but the last few months I have been getting at least 3 a day. I can tell right away. They all ask the same questions & want to chat on Hangouts.

I wish there was some way of stopping them. I've reported them but nothing seems to happen. I know they aren't real & I'd never give them anything but I worry for the more vulnerable players.
Jul 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Guys
by: Anonymous

I would love to know how you come up with 99% and I don't know why someone would waste their time going to hangouts when you know they are scammers. I've played for years, and I'm well aware of the lines they use.

I give everyone a chance, no matter what level they are on. If they are scammers, they get blocked and reported. Such judgmental people. SMH
Jul 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers all the time!
by: Anonymous

I play WWF 2 daily and love the game. I have a few regular players but the number of scammers has increased double fold in the last couple of months. You can always tell by when they joined WWF…usually after I accept a game and check their game start date, I immediately block them.

I’ve had one guy who used the same fake profile picture…which I recognized, but asked for a game with a different name. Same stupid questions all the time.

I hate these idiots. I don’t chat usually…someone might send a message saying good game but usually the long time players are on WWF to play the game. I wish there was a way to block M or F. There should be no clue whether you are a man or woman….
Jul 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply
by: Anonymous

So there are a few regular guys on the game yes. But right now 99% of them are scammers. My post was because women keep saying the same things over and over about the stories they give.

Rule of thumb, guys that are not scammers don’t chat. If they do it’s good game or nice play or asking for rematch. I have a main account that I have had over 10 years. I have played thousands of games.

In the last 2 years, the game in filled with the scammers and they are a majority of the new games. Because of that, I locked my account so that I don’t get new game requests and only play people I have played for years and they are real.

The script of where you playing from, how long have you been playing, are you married with kids, send me your email because I want to get to know ourselves more better and am not here due to my job are all 100% scammers.

I am not judgmental but have spoken to so many of them on hangouts and it’s always the same story from them. They also use Alaye to see if you are a scammer now. This was just a heads up that if they have a brand new account, use the word dear or pretty, ask the questions above (and yes they are pretty much in that order), asking to chat on a different platform, what’s your favorite color/food/movie, are all widows or single guys, ask the time over there or weather, have you eaten, are All scammers.
Jul 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all guys are scammers
by: Anonymous

To the person who says 99% of the guys are scammers, you are wrong. Yes, there are plenty of scammers but just because there is a guy playing doesn't make them a scammer. I play and have played plenty of guys that are just normal people wanting to play wwf. You shouldn't be so judgmental.
Jul 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adrian Ignacio
by: Anonymous

Anyone play WWF’S with Adrian Ignacio?
Jul 26, 2021
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starstarstarstar 		Charles Hartley
by: Anonymous

Watch out the Nigerians are at it again. They are very well known in South Africa. They are I think the top scammers in the world. They have moved up from declaring Lottery winners etc. now Mr Charles Hartley has appeared as a 61 year old house flipper in the US.

Please ladies be aware he is not a divorcee with a son and a granddaughter whom he calls his princess. His persona has been stolen by a Nigerian couple. Their English grammar is very basic and their spelling worse.
Jul 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf
by: Anonymous

If you think that any guy on the game is real, you are mistaken. 99% of the men on there are all scammers. I have been keeping track for the last year. I have played 227 games, 9 did not chat and several were the bots that play, 2 were women selling forex and now are disabled. 190 are currently disabled, 12 are current games. The other 14 were friends that I know in real life.

They are desperate and more aggressive these days. They have no concept of socially acceptable questions and when you tell them that they are angered because you won’t tell them if you are married or not. They don’t want to chat with married ladies due to their culture being family driven. They don’t get that a woman doesn’t need a man.

I have deleted my game as of this morning because I can’t deal with the flooding of these rude scammers and the game is doing nothing to stop it. I have a couple that I’m pretty sure are the same guy because names are the same just different numbers.

The fact that 190 are disabled is staggering and should be a warning that none of the guys are real.

Rule of thumb, If they chat more than nice word or Good game or rematch, they are scammers. Don’t be fooled, some are better educated than others.
Jul 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Taylorcorey231 on words with friends. He’s a scammer
Jul 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christian Walker
by: Anonymous

Christian Walker on Tinder is a scam The photographs are not true They are of a model called Garret Swann.

He will ask for your email ….
Jul 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t go to Hangouts or WhatsApp
by: Anonymous

I accept games on WWF with potential scammers. I have found that if I don’t chat with them, they resign the games. If I do accept the chat, I say I don’t chat on WWF.
Jul 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gray Hanry
by: Anonymous

Using profile photo of Tony Baroud Lebanese TV Host.

Asking personal questions early into the game, so I muted the chat. He abandoned the game.

Beware!
Jul 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanus/ Vanus Rambo/ Sylvanus.
by: Anonymous

Beware of one Vanus Rambo or Sylvanus in various guises. He plays as a Nigerian with a genuine photo. Says he is in the music business.

He will ask for cards, money, gifts & is persistent, charming & dangerous.

Block & report.
Jul 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammer
by: Anonymous

A guy started talking to me on WWF and then changed to Hangouts. He stated his name was Olic Nagget. He hadn't yet asked for money but he was very smooth talking.

He was very quick to say that he loved me and we'd spend the rest of our lives together. After 6 weeks I told him to find a real job and then I deleted him.
Jul 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pretend love for financial gain
by: Anonymous

Recently played words with friends. A guy reached out in the message box and then initiated communication via Hang out.

He states his name is Mark Spiegler. Currently deployed in Turkey and an Army General.

Widowed and a 16 year old Daughter. Was cautious and then started some research when he stated he wanted to make me his sole beneficiary, sent a fake form and advised it would cost $850.00!!

I started questioning him and he did not like this at all. I then cut him off.
No fool here!!
Jun 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Decline invites from 1-ranked players
by: Anonymous

One of my policies on WWF is to decline game invitations from anyone with a 1-rating.
Jun 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ugh..Its humid (scammer?)
by: Anonymous

Anyone come across a guy with the username: Ugh..it’sHumid?

Says his name is Kyle and he’s from Florida. Didn’t ask for anything, no sob story. Just very strange.
Jun 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Google Reverse Image
by: Anonymous

You can use Google Reverse Image - simply download from your online App Store and follow the instructions.

I’m playing a scammer at the moment and recognised "her" as such from the first move. Used Reverse Image, came up with a girl who’s starred in bondage videos, and of course it’s not "her" short word play that was an immediate give away, it was one move off predicting when "she" would message me.

Playing her game at the moment so she wastes "her" time and can’t scam someone else!
Jun 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website maintenenace
by: Editor

The website will be undergoing maintenance for the next 4 days so any submissions/comments won't appear live until then.

Apologies for any inconvenience.
Jun 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		MikeEmmett
by: Anonymous

Claims to have a daughter by the name of Ella. Uses salt pictures with anyone he chats with. Same story too.. he said he lives in Michigan, but born in Spain. You can easily tell by the way they spell the words that they aren't from the US.

He uses " ideal " instead of idea and "being" instead of been 🤷‍♀️. He says he has his own business but it's far from it, as he has already asked for money. Chatted with him for over 6 months and was always very respectful and very sweet.

Now he's chatting with my daughter and a friend of mine! Yeah... caught him in the act! He's just as sweet with them too. Anyway, He's been blocked!

He's still out there ladies.. he's quite a charmer. Don't fall for it!

It's obviously a trap 🙄 you'll fall in love too 😄🙃🤔🤦‍♀️
Jun 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hope???
by: Anonymous

I haven’t gotten approached in a while… hoping it stays like this!!!!
Jun 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig workers
by: Anonymous

An interesting comment below about oil rig workers living in the lap of luxury. The scammers that abound on WWF may say they're on an oil rig but my experience is that they are too thick to possibly have a job as an oil rig worker and if you question where their oil rig is, invariably they mention a sea that doesn't exist, like the Mexican Sea, or if you ask where the nearest town is (for instance Aberdeen if they're supposedly in the North Sea off Scotland), they haven't a clue what you're talking about.

Report, report, report!!!
Jun 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		We can’t stop them from contacting us
by: Anonymous

No we can’t stop them from sending chat messages. We can decline or block new requests if they look like they are possible scammers.

I used to get a lot of scammers and now I decline the games. Right now I have genuine players. The chat can be muted.

We are not obligated to chat with them.
Jun 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		All oil rig workers
by: Anonymous

This text is to inform all ladies that are talking to oil riggers. They are scammers, they do not have to pay for nothing if they are working on an oil rig. I have been scammed out of a lot of money from broken pipes, to feeding his child at home with a nanny or going to boarding school.

They are liars. They have all the luxury on the rig as they do at home. They go home every 2 weeks and work every 2 weeks. Some of them have their women right beside them as they are telling you how much they love you. Dont believe a word of any of it. They have access to their bank account, so all you are doing is putting money in their bank and they live good off you.

Take my advice if you dont want hurt
Jun 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I am plagued with scammers and am ready to resign the game. How can you stop these people contacting you?
May 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

Taylor W…..will chat you up fairly quickly with the usual
May 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and this site
by: Anonymous

Ok we all know the scammers are aware of this site...so everyone needs to be careful of what they share here. Remember that!
May 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for someone that used to play WWF as MartinCarson89. He is using the pictures from Adam Shankman’s Instagram account. He wasn’t able to scam me and he wasted 17 months of his life trying. Asked him/her to own up to what he did. Of course no response!

They are all Scammers!!!!! Or try to be. He is an excellent player and his texting grammar is excellent as well. He is well aware of this page.
May 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Invisable Man
by: Anonymous

re The Invisable Man.

Here is the link.

U TUBE

https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1762660
May 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott R. - Scottryan193
by: Anonymous

Because he is using someone else’s photo-

I saw him in lightning round and I was surprised. Maybe he is not the same person that scammed me.

I believe "Gustavo Lazo’s" picture is being used by scammers. That’s what I saw on a you tube video and on Gustavo’s website.

Watch invisible man on you tube to find out what a dangerous mafia is out there trying to scam us.
May 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Debit Card Scam?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across this scenario in all the scams being attempted out there:

This man I talk to, who I presume to be a scammer, said one of his workers had his bank debit card mistakenly sent to a wrong address, which just so happens to be in the state I live in. Someone suggested that it now be reshipped overnight mail to someone closely in the state (which would be me) and that a photo be taken and sent to him, so that he could use it for a purchase he urgently needs to make and can't wait to receive another card from the bank.

This is just such a strange request. Like what is he up to? Is he just phishing for my full name and address for possible identity theft, as he only knows my first name and the state I live in?

If I would do this (which I have no intention of ever doing anything so fraudulent!) would he say I stole the card and/or be responsible for purchases made since I'm the one who had the card in my possession?

Just when you think you heard it all, these scammers keep coming up with new schemes. Just please be careful everyone! Don't have anything to do with money with any person online you've never met!
May 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott R. - Scottryan193
by: Anonymous

I am currently playing Scottryan193. I believe he started the game after a Lightning Round. To the lady who says this is the same person as David Grain, who scammed her in the past, how do you know that he has now changed his profile name and username to Scott R./Scottryan193?

You said he uses a fake photo, but couldn't other people also use that same photo? I think other people have said that more than one player sometimes are using the same photo. It says the date he started is April 12, 2021.

Did he just completely start a new account recently and how do you know it's the same person?

I'm just trying to figure this out as I hope the guy who scammed me also is still not out there in disguise. He most likely still is. They are such pathetic liars without a conscience about what they do.
May 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Winters
by: Anonymous

Edward Winters is still using the same photo but has changed his name to Graham Edward. He wants to do you a favour and introduce you to crypto currency....lol
May 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark W.
by: Anonymous

Mark W. 118089 is a spam - he is using Gustavo lazo’s picture (a Cuban poet).
May 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott R. - Scottryan193
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by someone named David Grain who used a fake photo which I found out by going through comments here.

I didn’t play word for a while, then one day I thought what if that person is still out there with a different name? Don’t I want to warn others?

Today, I saw him with fake picture with a different name: Scott R.

How do I report him? I don’t want him to scam others the way he scammed me.
May 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson J
by: Anonymous

Says he’s from Aberdeen Scotland, but now lives in the states & works for Exxon. Appears to be different people playing because the level of words used is not consistent
May 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boris
by: Anonymous

I assume no luck with Boris A or Boris @? A few mentioned playing him a while back. He is slow and patient.
May 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sneaky Scammers
by: Anonymous

There's this one person I played WWF with recently who I think is a sneaky scammer, and I was wondering if anyone else ever came across him.

Back in early May his profile name was Williams M. and user name was "Not a dating site" followed by a yellow sad/frowning face icon and large red X's. His picture was of an older man, he was listed as playing since Aug. 23, 2016, and I remember he told me he was from Florida.

Our conversation was strange, almost creepy, like he was trying hard not to come across with the usual scammer script, but I've been around long enough to see right through it. Later the profile name changed to Robin M. and he/she changed the icons in the user name too.

The person was on my blocked list, but today I noticed the user name has been changed again to "Be nice or get blocked X" (that's a large red X at the end).

I knew you could change your profile name but didn't know players could edit their original user name.

I just have a feeling this person, being around as long as he/she has, is probably up to no good. Why else would they be changing their names like they are? It looks like they have a history of playing a few years now so they don't come across as being "suspicious," but these are the ones that you have to really watch out for.

I'd be interested in hearing if anyone else had any experience with this person?
May 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers trying to hide username in lightning rounds
by: Anonymous

So I’ve noticed as of late that scammers are quickly blocking people in lightning rounds (I’m assuming they are making an effort to quickly hide their usernames so that they can’t be exposed on forums like this by experienced players.

The reason I suspect this, is that several times I have gone to view multiple usernames of low scoring players … the first time I look, their user name is there! When I go to check again a few moments later, their actual username disappears and it somehow only shows their " first name "where the username would normally be listed .

Easy solution—-quickly view their info and take a screenshot before they scramble to block you .
May 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Winters Edward
by: Anonymous

Winters Edward aka Edward Winters has now changed his name in WWF to Graham E....Graham Edward
May 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Lopez
by: Anonymous

Eric Lopez. Email el5852811@gmail.com. Another scammer. Tried emailing me saying we were friends on wwf. Never heard or talked to him. Said he was in Iran on a peace mission. Fake picture

Tried telling me I am beautiful and sent me a poem. Seriously! They must be getting desperate to reach out through email. Not sure how he got my email though. I don’t play wwf anymore. I got scammed and learned my lesson by falling for a very sad story
May 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

This has been a bonus week on WWF. I think I have spent more time reporting than playing. It is one after the other. I even had 3 different ones using the same man's photo under different names. I play until they tell me how beautiful I am. I ask how they know and they say my profile picture.

My profile picture is just a written phrase. I now report and block them with a message that says: "sorry not my day to be scammed."
May 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Edward Winters
by: Anonymous

Hi Anonymous in answer to your questions about Edward, yes he loves my accent, is falling in love after two games of wwf, doesn't care how old I am, loves older women...lol.

Hasn't asked for anything yet but like I said he is not playing or communicating much now but is on wwf a lot and winning a lot of games so I hope no other women are falling for his lies
May 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gregh4585
by: Anonymous

Gregh4585 - another one from lightning rounds who I could predict would be sending me a game invite and instantly sending me a message. He invited me to a fast play and immediately messaged me on the first move.

After I made about 3 moves without responding , the game disappeared (assuming he blocked me ) .
May 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		TerryandFrancess@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer, son caught him in a big lie, his old email, Terry Smith 1q@gmail. com has been deactivated. One down more to go Hahaha
May 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Attention all scammers!
by: Anonymous

Hangouts is going to cease to exist soon!!
May 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Anonymous

So just to make people aware, the scammers are aware of this site and read the comments. They take notes from the complaints here. I have had several tell me they use this in their scripts.

That being said, they want to go to hangouts because time on the game is limited before they get disabled. They also want to use hangouts because it doesn’t use their data as fast. By moving to hangouts, they can ask for money and keep up the pretense of being in love.

They will send the pictures of hearts and flowers and tell you how beautiful they think you are, and this is all part of the game because they think all clients (and yes that’s all you are to them) are just lonely and waiting for them to sweet talk you.
May 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		“Edward Winters”
by: Anonymous

That’s hilarious that you made the fake account to meet Edwards on hangouts. Now you’ve got me curious and tempted to try this myself lol

What kind of stuff do they say on hangouts? Do they tell you "how beautiful you sound" and "how much they want to marry" you ? Or do they keep it subtle at first , before moving in for the kill ? lol
May 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Winters
by: Anonymous

Re Edward Winters or Winters Edward. Out of curiosity I made up a false email and went on to hangouts at his request. It started off with a few phone calls from a very charming man with a lovely English accent and the last call was from a man with a very different voice...no English accent...lol.

Also some of the texts had quite poor grammar. Since mentioning that I am now being ignored on wwwf and hangouts....lol...be very careful with this one ladiès
May 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reporting and Disabling Scammers
by: Anonymous

I really enjoy also seeing when players (or scammers I should say) that I've blocked and reported get disabled, especially the ones who've been around for awhile. I know they just turn around and start back up again with a new account, but at least now they are back at a "1" for player level and we're more on the lookout for these new player accounts.

Just recently I saw that one player who was around almost two years was disabled. Yay!! In my Manage Block List he had a number by his name starting with 22 (followed by 7 other numbers, such as 22xxxxxxx) rather than the later 24 and 25 numbers that I see disabled more. Must have been a sneaky scammer to stay around that long!

Sometimes I get tired of having all these scammers invade my games, but other times (like if I'm really bored!) I just enjoy making up lies about my life in a conversation, like they do, and then have the satisfaction of reporting them.

Keep up the good work everybody! Remember to pass along to others--especially older, more vulnerable people--to never give money, transfer money, or loan money, as well as never give out personal ID information, to anybody you've met online but never in real life.
Apr 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		The “Prince “ has been disabled
by: Anonymous

Hey guys! Just a quick note that reporting must drive results sometimes. I see that our heart throb prince (Makatoumfazzamadabinmohamme) has been disabled. I find it so satisfying seeing these guys get disabled especially the ones who put a lot of time and effort into establishing their stats and profiles.
Apr 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Level 5 and above
by: JLPaul116

I saw @Chris in NH post and I only play 5 and above. Most of them are scammers at that level too but at least I am not breaking them in
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lindewe s
by: Anonymous

I am a woman. Lindewe’s profile is a young beautiful woman. She immediately started chatting and wanted to go to hangouts or Whattsap.

In her chat messages she always called me dear or my dear. I blocked her
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Level
by: Anonymous

The level is at the bottom of the profile picture. If someone is at level 1 and only won a few games they are obviously scammers.

There are a lot of beautiful women and/or ones who look like porn stars. Most of the time these are guys. They changed their tactics. A friend of mine was playing one who looked like a porn star.

Eventually my friend got a confession from the player that he was a 17 year old Nigerian guy.
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris in NH
by: Anonymous

How do you know what level they are? I accept the game. And if the guys are newly on words or have won like 2 games since 2014 lol I just block them and never start the game. Thanks
RLH in NY
Apr 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		My change in strategy
by: Chris in NH

I have decided not to accept any WWF game invitations from anyone at Level 1. Ordinarily I’m always happy to engage new players, but the avalanche of ‘beautiful women’ sending out their game invitations to me has just gotten wayyyy too much.
Apr 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To person playing Keanu
by: Anonymous

I played him too, and he wanted to marry me even though I told him I wasn’t a fan. He must have met someone else because I haven’t heard from him in months!
Apr 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		List of players in words (beware)
by: Anonymous

Johnjackson09094
Dennishaywood53
Beaks

These players challenged me while playing lightening round!

John & beaks resigned or blocked me once they realized I wasn't going to chat.

Dennis I did chat with. His story was that of a scammers. I'm 99.9% sure all are scammers actively playing in words.


If anyone is playing against them please keep your guard up.
Apr 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Prince
by: Anonymous

I also had him on the game and he blocked me as well when I refused to go to hangouts. He is definitely a scammer, that pic and variations of the name have been recycled. But of course the game doesn’t care and he is still active.

I reported as well but he isn’t disabled. Make sure to report as unwanted contact at the least.
Apr 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Knock me over with a feather
by: JLPaul116

I just played "Keanu Reeves." I guess he didn't account for that I might personally know Keanu. . . Scum bag
Apr 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		“ I’m a prince from Dubai “
by: Anonymous

Recently got a message from a "prince in Dubai" …user name is quite the mouthful : Makatoumfazzamadabinmohamme

As soon as I asked him "are you sure you’re from Dubai ? I thought maybe you were a Nigerian prince " he instantly blocked me

I’m wondering if they are making insanely long usernames now in an effort to make it more difficult to expose their usernames on forums like this? Another trend to watch for with these guys I guess !
Apr 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Boris@
by: Anonymous

I am currently playing him. I will update you. May or may not be a scammer
Apr 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Winters E
by: Anonymous

Winters E asked for my phone number, said no so now has asked me to go on hangouts..lol
Apr 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Winters E.
by: Anonymous

I am currently playing him.
I will update you as I learn more.
Apr 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not a scammer
by: Anonymous

FYI........Martin Carson is not a scammer!
Apr 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re user names
by: Anonymous

Re Edward Winters. His user name is
Winters E.

Underneath that is Wintersedward76
Is anybody playing him?
Apr 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		No traffic
by: jlpaul116

I must have been flagged as a waste of time. I haven't been getting any requests lately. I'm completely fine with that but find it strange.
Apr 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boris@
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been scammed or tried to by Boris A. game name is Boris@

He is very methodical and careful, not your typical scammer but I believe he is. If nobody has been tried, I could be wrong about him and it Was just me. From Nigeria and goes by real name.
Apr 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

Yes,Martin Carson is a scammer, played him before.
Apr 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

Martincarson89 on WWF. Haven’t seen him play for a long time. He might have changed his user name. He also has a Instagram account rm_carson. Is this who you played? And how long ago?
Apr 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer. Have played with him before...scammer!
Apr 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		When asking about a particular man...
by: Anonymous

Such as...
Edward Winters
Martin Carson
Etc

Please also list the USER NAME in Words With Friends.

This is what we need to research your man to give you all we can find out and know. Beware there are a lot scammers.

Thank you. Together we can make a difference.

Apr 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Winters
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had Edward Winters from the UK start a game with them. Very unsure about him.
Apr 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone playing
by: Anonymous

Is anyone playing WWF Martin Carson?
Apr 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		So much value
by: Anonymous

Please don’t stop! This site does give so much value and helps many! Your time is very appreciated and I want to thank you for hosting it.

ED: Thank you

Apr 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dana P
by: Anonymous

Just curious if anyone else has communicated with a Dana P. On wwf sweet guy maybe little too sweet and after more than innocent chat. Ive blocked him.
Apr 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ads and apology
by: Anonymous

Please forgive my previous post about taking the ads down. I had absolutely no idea how the website works and that the ads help with the costs of the website. By all means leave them as I’m sure the rest of the ladies would agree this is a very useful site and certainly you need to be paid for your time and for the cost of the site. I truly had no idea and I’m sorry if I seemed ungrateful or rude.

You are providing a wonderful service here and I think I can speak for everyone when I say thank you thank you thank you for all that you do, please forgive me.

ED: Thank you for your kind words. I don't mind spending many hours per week as a community service if I feel its helping people. It is heartbreaking reading some of the victim's stories that are submitted, and I would like to think this website is helping in some small way to those victims/potential victims.
Apr 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		henry M. #nohangouts
by: Anonymous

Well here’s an interesting one. New tactic being deployed. Obvious picture of a scammer. I usually mute the chat without opening it, but the #nohangouts got the better of my curiosity!

Sent a message in the third move, which I opened, but didn’t reply to, it just said hello with a red rose emoji. Played another move and he responded immediately with "how you doing?"

I still haven’t responded, but one for one of the scammer eradication groups to follow up.
Apr 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Non stop
by: Anonymous

The game requests from scammers especially if you are playing the lightening round is crazy. I see who is playing those rounds and can bet on who will invite me to play a game based on their picture and two 1st names.
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Apr 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: The Ads
by: Anonymous

I noticed a few weeks back that I stopped getting 10+ requests daily from accounts that I assume are scammers. I started just declining all games from people I don't know and it seems like they just stopped trying for a bit.

Yesterday I had a 5-7 requests again and declined them all. It seems the more you accept the more they challenge.
Apr 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ads
by: Anonymous

Lol! The ads are very annoying and distracting! STOP THEM! I also noticed recently that the site has been very quiet. Hopefully we are all learning we are not going to stop scamming we might slow down but we’re not going to stop it so it’s all stop arguing about it. We should all be on the same side.

ED: I agree the ads are annoying however they are there to try to cover the cost of hosting the website. My time reviewing the submissions/posts [a couple of hours every day] is my community service trying to help victims/potential victims of scams.

If the ads are really annoying people and thats why the page is quieter, I will take the website down as its not serving a useful purpose.
Apr 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Ads
by: Anonymous

Is nobody commenting anymore because of the ads or is mine just not working? Never seen this page be so quiet.
Apr 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Non stop
by: Anonymous

Anyone else finding the scammers intros to be non stop this week?
Apr 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one to watch out for
by: Anonymous

Lindewe S

Her profile picture is a beautiful young woman. I am a female. She started chatting within 24 hours. She immediately asked to go to hangouts.

She has not asked any personal questions yet and is not following the usual script. She said she is from Spain touring in South Africa. Her grammar is good. She calls me dear.

Sneaky scammer. Maybe the women from the FB group can send her challenges and see what her agenda is
Apr 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Decline equals block most times
by: Anonymous

I have found that lately the scammers are blocking me if I decline the game and or accept and don’t engage in chat. Isn’t If you get so many blocks they disable your account (happened before, it’s a headache). I don’t know how they can block when I decline, does anyone know ?
Thanks

Apr 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

All are big time scammers, liars
Apr 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website maintenenace
by: Editor

The website will be undergoing maintenance for the next 4 days so any submissions/comments won't be live until then.

Apologies for any inconvenience.
Apr 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Women Stand Together
by: Anonymous

Well said! Please...anybody, anytime, do what you can to help combat this problem, whether you block and report suspicious people on WWF, join a group on Facebook, or spread the word to family and friends about scams in general.

It is obviously a never-ending battle and there are literally thousands of these con artists out there, and it has only gotten worse lately with the whole pandemic for many reasons.

You may at times think it doesn't really make a difference the little bit you can do, that you can't change the world by taking down a scammer here and there. Yes, that's true, but if you were only able to disable one scammer here on WWF, or get him to give up or reconvert what he's doing with his life, maybe that one scammer would not have been able to affect my life by violating me and taking away my dignity and trust in people, something I continue to struggle with on a daily basis.

So please...stick together as women and look out for each other!
Apr 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Women Stand Together
by: Anonymous

After reading all the comments below, I think we all need to take a breath and live by this quote.

Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.

Maya Angelou said these words and we as women shouldn’t be criticizing or challenging, we should all be working together for a common goal. To protect each other, to learn from each other and to be there for each other.

However that happens, whatever groups we belong or don’t belong, we are women and that group should be enough for all of us.
Apr 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		WOW
by: Anonymous

What is this group you are talking about? How can I find them? How Can I join?

I am one of the people who was scammed by a person with a fake name of David Grain who uses Gustavo Lazo's picture for his profile.
Apr 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wow
by: Anonymous

It always amazes me how people can be so catty as keyboard warriors. I don’t believe that either side is wrong. Most of us have been fighting the battle against the never ending slew of scammers for a long time but there are still a ton of women that have no clue what they are up against.

My mother is one of them. And because of her and her trusting natures, I do what I can every day to take as many as I can out. Do I think it’s wrong if you ignore, no, do I think it’s wrong if you don’t engage and just block or block and report, no. Do I think what the group is doing is wrong, no.

There is no right or wrong way to combat this every growing problem and yes for every one that we take down, 2 more pop up but in the last week, I have broke at least 20 of them. I did it with the help of an amazing group of friends that just so happen to meet here on this forum that I am part of the ‘warrior elitist’ group that has been trashed here.

I’m sorry that you feel the way you do, I wasn’t part of the conversations you had but I also had to go through them. I was initially rejected for reasons that seemed suspicious but in the end it was well worth it. We have a lot of laughs and if nothing else, I made some great friends and I love seeing how we come together and use our skills. We all have strengths and weaknesses and play off of them.

I’m not advocating for anyone to come into the folds but felt the need to defend it. You all have your own opinions and have to do what you feel is best and again, none of them are wrong. But as a group, we have a mission to slow them down, get their accounts disabled to slow down even more. I’m not naïve, I know they go right back in some cases as we have seen but because we have a great system, we are better equipped to stop them.

They do read our conversations here, I have had a couple tell me that they enjoy learning our secrets as well so that’s why we are diligent in keeping who and what we know private. They have female profiles as well that they use to obtain information as well. And they know about blocking and reporting as well and we have faced that of people getting their accounts shut down.

There is enough hate in the world, if you can be anything, be kind. Life is to short to be mean to people.
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re wow
by: That Old Chestnut

Racist?
Who said anything about what race you are to be a part of our team? You do not even know what race I am, come to that. A truly bizarre comment.

We do, however, work as a team, so are all like minded, determined, happy and spirited. That is why it is important that new members are able to fit in, not because of their race. The same values, ethos and enthusiasm are vital and what I look for when I 'recruit'.

Furthermore, no one accused you of being a scammer yourself. Another random and unfounded comment.
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That Old Chestnut
by: Anonymous

Correction in the name, it was That Old Chestnut, not This.
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Group
by: Anonymous

I was playing a game on WWF with That Old Chestnut. It was so she could screen me for acceptance to their group. I have been playing for years and the last couple of years had my share of scammers. Since I would not send money and would reverse search their pictures they did not stick around very long.

I do not know what happened but That Old Chestnut left the game with me. I believe she had some personal things to deal with at the same time. I am skeptical about trying again. This was my 2nd attempt. I must give her bad karma or something
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Amazed
by: Anonymous

"Warriors". OMG, none of us in the group claim to be warriors. All we try to do is get them to confess and get their accounts disabled while hoping to convert some. We do not claim that we are special and the admins are careful not to admit scammers into the group. We do connect mentally based on what each of us have been through or what our friends have endured.

We are trying to make WWF safer for non suspecting women. I was one of those 3 years ago, naïve, lonely and fell for a scammer. Anything I can do to prevent another woman from being romanced by a scammer I will do.

Saying we are racist is pure BS. Grow up. So if it makes others feel better to mock us and insult us - have it. Concentrate on the scammers and posting their info on here. Someone may see the names and identification they use on WWF and realize they are being scammed.
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		No sour grapes
by: Anonymous

I’m with you. I don’t need to be part of some elitist group to do what I’ve been doing for 5 yrs on my own. I’m my own person and will do it my way.
Thx for your post
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wow
by: Anonymous

I can assure you I am no scammer. I have been playing for years, dealt with, called them out and had them confess. I know what to look for and what to say.

Only letting "certain people " in is rather racist. So carry on well your little group.
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		No sour grapes
by: Anonymous

No issue with the role these Warriors have taken on. Its a good thing. But these guys are just creating new accounts and playing the Warriors. They are not reforming.

I am glad the Warriors are at least putting a hurdle in how fast they can run their scam. I dont care to be part of your secret group. Didnt ask to join. I am fine on my own.
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is my reporting working?
by: Anonymous

I’ve been having fun wasting scammers’ time and started trying to "report abuse", but when I do it just brings up a white screen that says "report user" at the top, but no further option to send the report?

I assume there’s supposed to be another button on the screen to actually report, but it’s not there.

Can anyone provide any insight?
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sour grapes?
by: That Old Chestnut

To Anon

I too have made some excellent friends with people I have played the game with. I can think of 4 people whom I love dearly and chat to daily.

To address your other points.
We DO let people join our group. We have 3 recent members who, after a fairly lengthy process, are part of the team now and have fitted in beautifully, as I knew they would. We do not allow just anyone to join as that could undermine the groups integrity. I screen people very closely to check they are not scammers and that they would be a good fit to the 30 or so people with us already. Yes, there are questions...of course there are!

It sounds like you know this already, but I didn't take your request further forward, for whatever reason.

Just recently I had 4 scammers try and infiltrate the group, so of COURSE I am very, very careful.

We are not working on one boy at a time. Each of us has, at a guess, 6 on the go at once. So WHEN not if they are disabled they lose the 50 marks they are working. That's 300 scams saved a week per group member. We have 30 odd group members. You do the maths.

Yes they sometimes, but not always, open a new account. There are 30 of us actively looking for that immediately.

As we have Zyngas ear we have a very high success rate at disabling. Some take longer of course, and we have dealt with some very top end scammers who are very, very smart. I could say more, but I won't.

As we are only doing good and making the game a safer, happier place, whilst having a darn good laugh at the same time, I am not really sure what your issue is?

I can only assume that you approached me to join us, were rejected and that this is sour grapes.
Apr 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Did you actually bother to read the reply a few posts down about NOT being labelled as WWF warriors.

I don’t think you did.

They, understandably, are very careful about who is let into the group. I have seen for myself how a young scammer can do a turnaround with the right guidance.

When all is said and done, surely we are all in the same boat - trying to make sure women are aware of the dangers out there?
Apr 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

In response to making a true good friend. Yes it can happen. I have a good friend on WWF now almost 16 months. We are on hangouts. We are both married. We are both very engrained in each others lives.

The secret society of wwf warriors will not let anyone else in. Its them and us and scammers. But they will question your every move and sound like your mom if your answer doesnt suit them. They are helping to get rid of one player at a time but the scammers just create new profiles. Its not rocket science. Just follow my posts from a few days ago
Apr 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please understand
by: Anonymous

Please understand that if the group on Facebook accepted everybody with these, we would have scammers among us on there. I am new to the group but it was over two months before I was invited. They are a wonderful group of women that are there for the right reasons. Our goal is to try to save people from giving away what they own and having their hearts broken at the same time.
Apr 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Friends
by: Anonymous

It is possible to make friends on WWFs, I have several that I have gotten close to. We talk about family, life events, etc. I was impacted by the hurricanes this year, and they have kept in touch and checked on our progress often.

As far as scammers, I have had at least 20 in the last couple of weeks. I had requested to be in the Facebook group to help bring these guys down, for whatever reason I was declined without given a chance along with several of my friends. So now we just decline games with the ones we assume are scammers.
Apr 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks to the group
by: Anonymous

I would like to thank the group of you who are taking on these scammers. It is a good thing you are doing. Getting them disabled. I have been playing on WWF2 for a long time.

I have never posted my real picture, its always of something else. I'm not on any other social media other that words. I had no idea that words had been invaded by so many scammers.

Until last year, I had what I thought was a nice man challenge me to a new game. I accepted not knowing that he was a scammer. He was very chatty right off the bat. I had accepted other challenges but there was never any chatting. I thought it was strange. Not sure how he found me, must of been through the lighting round.

I'm normally a friendly person so I chatted back. Then I got the story about him living in the US and he was an engineer and was stationed on an oil rig in Europe. Had one child who had to go into boarding school when he was away. Was a widower Little did I know this was the story of a scammer.


Yes, he convinced me to go to hang outs. Which I have never heard of. He called me and once I heard his voice I knew something wasn't right. He did not sound like a 60 something year old man. His voice was that of a young man with a very thick accent. Could barely understand him.

Of course he knew all the right things to say and send and was very charming. I started doing some research on scammers and found several articles on the subject. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I realized I was dealing with a real scammer. His story about being on an oil rig and widowed etc. Was that of a scammer. After chatting with him a little longer he asked me to send him gift cards for quite a bit of money. I told him no way! Why was he asking me for money and he was so well off.

After that I knew 100% I was dealing with a full pledged scammer. It very nerve racking to know I was almost fooled by this scammer and he could of stolen a lot of money from me. Although I never sent him any kind of money, the whole experience did leave me feeling very vulnerable. It's a scary feeling to know there are people out there, that know how to and will take advantage of an unsuspecting person.

These scammers steal another person's identity and take on their lives, pretending to be them. They steal off their social media using pictures and words written by the unsuspecting. I can only imagine if and when these men/women finally realize what is going on, how they must feel.

It's pretty easy to spot a scammer on words now. I've only had a few of them challenge me since then. I knew they were scammers and most of the time just decline the game.

Just remember if a person you don't know asks for gift cards or money especially over the internet please don't do it. Know that you are dealing with a scammer who is out to steal your money, heart, dignity. Block and report them.
Apr 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re scammers alive and well
by: That Old Chestnut

To Anon. You make a few points that I would like to address.

We are not WWF Warriors. We are a group of friends, all of whom have been touched by scammers in some way, who share a sense of humor, self worth and morality.

We engage with these boys, learn about them and talk to them. We have been very successful in rehabilitating them and showing them that there is another way to earn money rather than scamming and stealing.

When they are disabled they lose every single victim that they are currently grooming. Up to around 50 or so. We see that as 50 people who are now not going to be scammed. The scammer has to start over, and often they do not bother.

Zynga know us and engage with us often. Now, I am not sure how you think you have engaged with us to such a level that you can describe us as pompous and judgemental?

We have not engaged with anyone out of our circle. You are not a member of our Facebook group so you have no idea what our ethos is or how we conduct ourselves.

Reporting is vital.

The more reports a scammer gets, the quicker he is disabled by Zynga and the sooner he loses his marks. The more times his account is disabled the less likely he is to start over with 50 new potential victims.

So simply blocking is ultimately a selfish act.
See how that works? You report for the sake of others, not just yourself.

We do what we do for others not for ourselves.
It isn't rocket science.
Apr 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sexyalex042 Has changed username
by: Anonymous

Just to let everyone know "Sexyalex042" has changed his user name to a more "mature" username. His name is now Mr.Alex_David.

Please see an earlier post of mine about this guy (his old username is within the comment title of the post)



Apr 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Alive and well
by: Anonymous

Well said! I feel the same way. Take responsibility and simply don’t play them and don’t engage with them.

Thank you for stating the obvious so clearly!
Apr 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers alive and well
by: Anonymous

So for years I have been learning about these guys. There has been a great increase over the last few weeks but I am sure this is common. If you want to play with less stress, remove your profile picture, they will message you as soon as they see you are a female. I know males are scammed too, but I can't offer much into that part.

As you play with the option to play new friends and allow invites, you open the door to anyone contacting you. I now keep that off, until I feel like I want to explore and meet new players. Of course I get the 2 first names immediately. They use that like Todd Michael or a name and a few numbers.

If they have a picture, reverse image search it on yandex. I find all my scammers there. Don't give out info and if you are invited to hangouts, whatsapp or telegram that's a red flag. What could you possibly have to discuss with them outside of words chat. If you are looking for a love interest, low chance it will happen with a real person on words although I have a very good friendship with a man who is not a scammer, just a lonely man who has been around for almost 18 months.

Now the self appointed Words with friends warriors will tell you the same thing. I found them to be more judgmental and pompous, like they owned the right to punish scammers. I spoke with 2 that just asked a lot of questions and seemed to keep tabs on me more then they did the scammers.

Just block the scammer and go on. Reporting them does nothing, zygna does nothing. These guys just make new accounts. As long as you are not giving them info, pictures or money, you are safe.

Remember that.

So enjoy your games on words and stay safe.
Apr 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Scammer on words with friends 2. Goes by Ricahard M. User name is moenrichard89.

Very good lier
Mar 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		“Sexyalex042” Alex D
by: Anonymous

So this one, I have to admit I had fun messing with lol. I called this guy out for being a scammer and even convinced him to change the photo to himself instead of using fake ones.

I started playing this guy maybe a month ago or so and he admitted he was in Nigeria when I called him out on it and he even updated his picture to a Nigerian man (he only left this picture up for maybe a day or 2). After unsuccessfully begging me several times to send him a picture of myself and begging me to take the conversation to a different platform, he finally gave up and doesn’t talk to me anymore.

For fun I’ve been keeping an eye on his username to see if he gets deleted (as I’ve reported him). I see that he continues to change his profile picture frequently.

His updates on profile pictures has gone something like this :

- when I first started talking to him about a month ago it was a 40 something year old man with blondish hair in a green or blue shirt.
- When I called him out and encouraged him to " be proud and to be himself " he updated the picture to a Nigerian man.
-A few days later he changed it back to the very first picture again.
- I called him out for using a fake pic again, he then updated the photo to what appeared to be a different Nigerian man.
-A few days went by, and he changed it back to the very first picture again.
- He kept the very first pic for maybe about a week (?) and then changed the picture to a bouquet of red flowers for almost 2 weeks?
- Now today when I looked him up, he has a new picture of a new Caucasian male with a kid.

**shakes head**
Mar 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott M
by: Anonymous

His full username is

Sm8852556

I know he is a scammer, and haven’t given in to his "tears" that he can’t get a vacation because he can’t get his box.
Mar 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

This is to the lady trying to get a hold of me, I tried using you profile letters and nothing came up, but if you will scroll thru, my email address is on here on Oct 17,2020, would love to hear from you
Mar 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott M.
by: Regular Player

When you post about asking if anyone knows him, can you please post the user name from the game. It’s hard to do anything about it without the exact name. For example if will say Scott M. But his user is ScottM123445678 there are thousands of Scott M. On the game.

If you post user names here, we can add them and see what we can get. But in general, if they are on a rig of any sort, 99% (don’t want to insult true rig workers) they are scammers. They are getting smarter in the scripts but they slip up easily when pressed on questions.

We are glad to try and help to get them disabled but without a user name it’s impossible.
Mar 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Standard info
by: Anonymous

ANYONE Who says they live in America but are working overseas, is a scammer. You can count on that.
Mar 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names
by: Anonymous

Anyone play against a Scott M? Claims he is from California but works on rig in Ireland. Script not totally followed but sure he is a scammer.
Mar 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Smith
by: Anonymous

Terry Smith, to the lady that was scammed by Terry Smith. Contact me on words with friends. My profile name is
Rmkable
Mar 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Smith
by: Anonymous

WhatsApp and hangouts are just chat apps and no one is going to just start up a chat with him. If he is on WWF his username is necessary for us to recognize him.
Mar 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

I do not know his user name, I didn't know it was important until a few months back, so I didnt get it but I'm the one he scammed. I have tried to play another game with him, but he hasn't played in a while, so sorry, I didnt know how scammers worked, but now that I do, I will surely be getting that.

He used a Michael Whitehouse profile picture until I told him about it. He has changed to sunflower, then onto a saying, but no user name on them either. He is on hangouts, whatsApp and fb.
Mar 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith
by: Anonymous

To the lady who keeps posting about Terry Smith. We can’t identify him on WWF by his email address. Without his username from WWF, we won’t recognize him if we come across him in a game. So while we appreciate that you have been scammed by him, plz post his username. Thx
Mar 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

This man is a scammer, and is using a big sunflower as a profile picture on WhatsApp, and using Michael Whitehouse profile pictures on hangouts. He does not have a daughter, but will tell you he needs gift cards to order food while he is working on a oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, but don't believe a word he says.
Mar 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Invisible Man
by: Anonymous

You are welcome.

Never send a copy of your Driver's License, Passport, Social Security Number or Bank account number.

Never send a picture of yourself. It will be on the internet forever. Sometimes, the picture that you send, will be used as a profile by the scammers to scam someone else.
Mar 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Invisible man
by: Anonymous

Thanks a lot for sharing that video - I watched it and felt really bad for the woman who is dead now.

I felt really lucky that I found out soon enough and caught them before they harm me for real.

Does anyone know if I should report this scamming ?

I already reported to the local police and got a new driver license, since they had a picture of my driver license. But should I do anything else ? Do I need to report to more places ?
Mar 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ignore the request to chat
by: Anonymous

I accept games and if they player starts chatting, i assume they are scammers. I ignore their request to chat. The real folks continue to play. The scammers resign the game and disappear.
Mar 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		In response to “What to do?”
by: Anonymous

I always felt bombarded by these scammers. Today I got 14 game requests and declined all of them. Check the game level and the amount of wins and if they are at level 1 with 0 wins and a very low game score then they are scammers.

Mute the chat.
Mar 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hilarious
by: Anonymous

Oh my goodness, I wish I could share a screen shot of a conversation with a new scammer. His responses are so funny.
Mar 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		What to do??
by: Anonymous

I have been bombarded with scammers, even a couple of women. I love playing the game, but it is so tiresome dealing with these people.
Mar 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Always messages after the third move
by: Anonymous

I’m noticing lately that these scammers always message you immediately after their 3rd move rather than their typical immediate message after the first move.

You would think they’d be a little smarter and not be so obvious with their patterns (even though they’d still stick out like a sore thumb to most people due to their atrocious attempt at English).

Tonight I had someone "compliment" me saying he really " likes my words". I pointed out that the compliment was rather awkward and they respond " you are welcome dear " ** insert massive eye roll**
Mar 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have been on this forum for about a year now, reading all your posts

I am suggesting to everyone that is on this forum to go to U Tube and watch this documentary.
It will take only 44 minutes of your time.

Here is the link:

U Tube
www.ctv.w5 The Invisable Man
Mar 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to " change in pattern.... .."
by: Anonymous

You are right, some of them don't use stolen photos anymore, anyway it is always easy to recognize them because they start chatting straight away, plus following the same tapescript.

The problem is that recently 8 out of 10 who start a new game are scammers. I always report them, but WWF should do something, otherwise most people will quit the game
Mar 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Facebook has really gotten bad and I have a dating site on there and everybody I met on there have been sending codes to my phone from my Facebook and other places.

I'm not sending him a damn thing so you need to tell everybody that Facebook dating app is still nothing but scammers and Men who want money
Mar 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank You
by: Anonymous

Thank you and your group for everything you do to STOP these scammers!
Mar 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Ignoring
by: Anonymous

Those of us in a group I belong to do NOT ignore our families. We work at Reporting Scammers so they are disabled and unable to rape women and men financially. I have texted with women that lost from $100 to hundreds of thousands of dollars to these scammers.

I have talked with women that have sisters that sold their houses and vehicles who sent all money to these scammers. If we band together we can educate women and men not to send money, gift cards, or launder money for them. It is a never ending battle but well worth the time I spend.

Our motto is family first and we take breaks from cornering these jerks. We rejuvenate before continuing our mission. I personally know female friends that were scammed for tens of thousands of dollars. Why? They were lonely and scammers know exactly what to say.
Mar 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Change in pattern with profile picture
by: Anonymous

Wonder if these scammers have received word that their pics are getting reported for being "impersonation". I’m noticing that they are now posting pictures of things such as flowers instead.

I bet their new approach is to chat casually with you on words with friends and then eventually lure you to "hangouts" where they will then share their fake picture and begin the scamming process from there.
Mar 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

Using a big yellow sunflower for his pic, but still the same old sly fox.
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Been scammed by David Grain
by: David Grain

You won’t know what you are dealing with until you get scammed. I was a long time scrabble player that moved on to words with friends and never had received so many messages that I received in the summer.

I was a type of person that never ever was scammed in my life.

I pretty much ignored all of them when playing. Or answered them wrong then they left.

Unfortunately David Grain’s gang who scammed me were very skilled and they were a group working together. They were very skilled and I believe they were even strong psychologists owing to how they control you. The other two guys that they were working together were Donavan Smith and Bernardo.

I read all your texts and I believe the scammers read them too. That’s why they become smarter.

The thing is not everyone who is playing will automatically search for word scammers. Most people like me will start searching google after being hit.

I am glad that I finally could pull myself out of it. It was really hard to save yourself from a net that 3 villains make for you. But I am happy I did.

I miss playing word with friends. But it wasn't worth the money I lost and the time I spent chatting with that criminal David Grain

Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Entertainment
by: Anonymous

I have been bombarded the last couple of days with scammers. I didn't think I would answer their questions in Spanish. One asked how I was doing, I answered with Gracious. They replied, that's really good to hear.
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Neglecting families
by: Anonymous

I wasn’t suggesting to chat with every level one scammer. Part of the reason I do what I do is to help other human beings. I thought that’s what we were here for, ultimately. It’s very presumptuous to assume those of us that are simply trying to make it a better world, or neglecting our families.

I also think it’s careless and callous, to assume that naïve people should just pay the price for being naïve.

I would suggest you do this anyway you’d like and others can do the same.
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		There are more and more of them 😡
by: Anonymous

All of us as players should decline games with them when they are level 1 players with 0 wins. We should mute chat. We should block them. We have to discourage these evil scammers. When I realize who they really are I ignore their messages and don’t play with them for a few days and some of them resign and block me.

There are more of those young women who look like porn stars. They try to lure all of the male players. I get a lot of the handsome looking older men. Any player who starts a challenge and declares their feelings or asks to go to hangouts or whattsap are scammers.

People beware.
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ones to watch out for
by: Anonymous

Edwardgeraghty001 - jury still out on this one but 95%sure scammer

Steverobber113 -Steve

Ernestwaynesmith95 - Ernest W.

xyzzy - Louis A.

Arroyojohnson26 - Johnson A.

Frankwilliam5055 - Frank W.
Also played him previously, same photo - Philip Todd

Rogerbaker194 - same name

Ethan_Brooks - Ethan B.

Danieljohn19198 - Daniel J.
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ignoring
by: Anonymous

I also ignore and they will go away. I don't have time to sit and chat with these guys. I understand there are naive people in this world, but if they choose to send money to strangers then that's just a hard lesson learned.

I hope the ones that do spend their time trying to "catch" these people are not neglecting your families!
Mar 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bitcoins miners
by: Anonymous

Today two scammers proposed me to invest in Bitcoins. I know for sure because it's always the same story, photo of a middle-age handsome man, start chatting straight away, one engineer, one doctor. But they both want me to invest in Bitcoins. They say I should send them as much money as I want and in a few days I will get back three times my money!!

No more love scammers.. Beware
Mar 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		New ones
by: Anonymous

One of my guys just told me there were a bunch of new people coming in. The problem with the analogy of ignoring them, in my opinion, is this. They are going to be naïve people that will not ignore them. The more of us that say to them directly, "we’re on to you. "It seems to me that would be more of a deterrent.


Those of us that are actually talking to scammers that have admitted their scammers, we’re getting information to possibly protect someone else.
Mar 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg B.
by: Anonymous

Anyone encounter him?
Me-B-GB is username
Mar 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adrian Goddard or Glen Goddard
by: Arlene j

Adrian Glen Goddard on my line now
Mar 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Block the chat..
by: Anonymous

I've decided not to respond. They eventually give up. I keep playing the game and they keep trying to make conversation. After a few days, they leave! Of course others come along. I just keep doing the same thing.

I believe if we all do this, they have to give up. But of course, there's always those wanting to chat. I'm tired of being nice and responding nicely to these scammers. They will continue as long as there's those responding.

I love the game and will continue playing but they will keep coming. I will continue ignoring. They will get nothing outta me!! That's for sure!
Mar 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers. Yup. Increased yeaterday
by: Anonymous

The recruits must have graduated. Been awful. 10 yesterday.
Mar 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Ugh! They are back
by: BabyGurl

Yes, I noticed this also. I received a total of (10), receiving (6) just yesterday. Several have started the game, but once I subject my word move, and answer their request, they immediately resign the game. Which thoroughly delights me, due to I am so incredibly sick of these scam artists. They can all completely disappear~They truly ruin Words With Friends for me
Mar 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ugh, they're back
by: Anonymous

About 3 weeks ago the scammers seemed to have disappeared. I thought they finially gave up. Not one game request from any of them (yay!). Last night I received 5 and just now another one. Anyone else notice this?
Mar 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Byron
by: Anonymous

Hi, I play online Scrabble and I'm pretty certain that one of the players is a scammer. He says his name is Byron and he works on an oil rig in the gulf of Mexico. I asked if he was on FB and he said they are not allowed because of his job. He says his wife and son died.

Usually when I tell a fella who messages me that I'm 74 I don't get any more messages and they disappear. This fella says he is in his 50s and calls me dear all the time. Ive refused to give him my phone number and my email but he's still chatting.

I'm giving him false information to see how far I can push him before he realises I know he's a scammer. He hasn't asked for any money so far but I'm expecting it. I know all about these scams and thats why I'm seeing just how far I can go.
Mar 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers getting smarter in lightning rounds
by: Anonymous

Noticing they are trying to get smarter in the lightning rounds. Typically they would only play 1 or 2 low scoring words before they jump to grab your user name to message you after the round is over.

I’ve noticed tonight that they are leaving lightning rounds with really high scores (likely using a cheat app) and they are also making their names more "attractive" (one tonight was apparently a "mind doctor" and not in the oil rigs ).

Also noticing more and more, that they are including university details to cover up where it normally shows how long they’ve been playing the game.
Mar 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Called themselves Stacey white
by: Anonymous

Anyone play with Stacey white. Beware! this imposter ripped off a 64 year old man. Romanced him out of 130k. Big score I guess but what goes around comes around. This should be a game people can trust and enjoy but no its a pond of scammers waiting for the attack.

Let ne know if anyone comes or has been in contact with this person. Brown hair. Also there is a woman called Ann asking men for money.

Beware. Online a lot from June through Dec. 2020

please help find this scammer.
Mar 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		doctors
by: Anonymous

The doctor script is not new they’ve been using that for quite a while now.
Mar 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Moen Richard Smith
by: Anonymous

Moen Richard smith is a scammer from Nigeria. Uses a fake picture. Please don’t get sucked into his story. I did. I was so naïve that I didn’t realize that people even scammed on words with friends. It was horrible.

He finally admitted he was a scammer from Nigeria. But here he is again. Don’t fall for it. Fake picture.

Goes by moenrichard89.
Email is moenrichard89@gmail.com.

Very very good lier.
Mar 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

Ladies, be very careful with this man, his profile pictures are of Micheal Whitehouse, a well known motivational speaker. He claims his little girl was his, which is not, and his wife is his ex-wife, but nothing is true, even his video chats, shows himself to be masterbating.

He tells so many lies, and can't keep up with them. He will confess his love for you, ask for gift cards to fix pipes on an oil rig, but dont do it, as that company will pay. He will ask for gift cards so he can order food for his little girls, which he has none, so dont fall for any of his lies, just delete him.

He promises to come rescue you, and make a better life for you, but believe me, he is a scammer.

Block, block, block him
Mar 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		All men
by: Anonymous

I still read all those comments but it’s mainly men trying to scam women. There are loads of men pretending to be women trying to scam men, but also genuine women trying to make money by scamming men out of their money because of the economic climate.

Once on hangouts they want photos and are pretty quick to send theirs but a reverse image search shows who they really are sometimes. And it is a laugh who they pick to impersonate. Few of them are genuine. Recognised by their eagerness and they get very jealous if you are playing other women! Some have very limited vocabulary but if you set them up with an easy high points score and they don’t fall into the trap you know they are scammers.

Only play three people now and I know they are genuine or playing the really long game 😂😂
Mar 11, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boggle the mind
by: Anonymous

It amazes me how they don’t seem to read or hear that people are familiar with the script. At least change it up a bit. You can tell by the way they talk that they are in early 20’s (most).

I keep thinking about the picture of them all crowded into a space with laptop and script. I wonder if they yell hey anyone talk to this person ?
Mar 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Now WWF is full of doctors
by: Anonymous

Until a couple of weeks ago they were all engineers or in the army. Now they are all doctors, surgeons. In this moment I'm playing with the following scammers: Richard R ., Dr D, Michael D., Robert W. All surgeons working around the world. Probably they got a new tape script to follow!!
Mar 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		AnthonyC ....cutemonster786
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across the above guy?, playing since Jan this year, working in the army in Syria, lives in US, 9 year old kid, wife died of cancer, no family.. yada yada usual script.
Mar 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Jedrek Jaworski
by: Anonymous

Classic scammer. Read through the comments here. They are often from one country, living in another, but working somewhere else. Widow, oil rig, a kid or two...basic script. You should go to google images and reverse image all of the pictures he's sent you.

If a person is truly in need of assistance they'd likely reach out to friends and family and not random strangers on a game. I'm guessing he told you he is an only child as well and his parents have passed away so he has no one else to help him.
Mar 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jedrek Jaworski
by: Anonymous

On Scrabble, a man called Jedrek Jaworski Polish, on an oil platform in the gulf of Mexico approached me. Very charming, widowed 2 boys from England. Sent me pictures of him and his twins.

He asked for a gift card for his boys birthday because his account was blocked in England, and after, to open an account for him to transfer money because he needed some for an emergency on his job.

I suspect he is a scammer.
Mar 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Anyone else having major issues with the game?
by: Anonymous

I've been having issues for 4-6 weeks. It shows it is their turn but I am completely gone from their list. You can do a force refresh and will not lose games, rank or tokens:

Profile
Settings
Click "Manage Block List"
Click the three lines on the upper right side
Select "Broken Game?"
Select your game (mine shows Boggle and WWF)
Click "Force Refresh"

This worked for me today. Not sure if it will stay working but at least it seems to work for now.
Mar 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone else having major issues with the game?
by: Anonymous

I have had all of my games go into oblivion. I can see them but they can’t play me. It happened a month ago to my old account. I’m not causing any issues so don’t think I would be reported or blocked by more than a couple. Tried reaching out to Zynga but loosing battle.
Mar 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Wilsonbrian669
by: Anonymous

This one got particularly nasty when confronted. Demanded my gmail pretty quickly, to see photos of my pets. I recognised his name so have spoken before with someone of this name. Once reported carried on sending messages, so not sure if he's actually gone.
Mar 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Gregseado807 Gregswado807 henryalbert
by: Anonymous

Gregswado807 Gregseado807 & HenryAlbert365 chatty on WWF had the same story. Alleged widow, wife died of leukemia, hepatitis or some other cancer, has 1 or 2 kids, works on oil rigs in the ocean, etc.

Found the 411 here and put them all on block !!!

Beware people!!!

Where are the real men in the pictures have no idea someone stole their identity and photos!!
Mar 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Old Chestnut
by: Anonymous

Would like to play a game on WWF with you, and would love to be in your group
Mar 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re, Reporting Abuse
by: That.Old.Chestnut

Hi. You raise some good points and I hope I can help.

If a game is suddenly gone in a puff of smoke then either they have blocked you OR they have been disabled. Yes, you can and absolutely must report (multiple times for various transgressions) even if you have been blocked. Here is how.

1: Your Profile
2: Settings
3: Manage block list
4: 3 lines, top right
5: Report Abuse
6: Select user....this brings up everyone you have played, whether they have blocked you or not. It also shows disabled players. It's a valuable tool!

Before you hit the 3 lines you are on a page that says Block or Unblock. If you look, the player who has blocked you DOES NOT SHOW on the list of players that you can block.

If you simply block from this list, they do not get reported.

By clicking the 3 lines and reporting them for each thing they have done, you ALSO BLOCK THEM 😉

The unblock list is handy for seeing those who you have blocked and if Zynga have then disabled them.

Disabling is a bug bear. They can reopen an account with a new Gmail instantly, with the exact same profile picture and name, although some use scrolling numbers like Jasonpatrick123, then 124 etc.

It's a pain, but by bringing them down you spoil their day as they lose the up to 50 marks they are working at the time, in a flash.

Some keep note of likely names so they can re game them, which is how you got to be regamed, I am sure.

There you go.

Hope this helps a bit. X
Mar 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		A few things...
by: That.Old.Chestnut

A couple of things.

I have not emailed anyone who posted their email here, so if you have received an email claiming to be from me, that person is lying.

I am currently playing lots of people. You need to open a chat with me, telling me why you gamed me or I will be resigning the games, in order for me to concentrate on the other players.

I WILL need to know about you, in your own words. This is to sort the genuine people from the scammers, whose poor English often gives them away. You will need to chat with me. No one is exempt, sorry.

I have had somewhat of an emotional event this week, so I am rather low and only rarely logging on. Please bear with me 🙂
Mar 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just wondering
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played WWF with EBUKA?

He said he is from Delta State in Nigeria.
Mar 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocking and Reporting Abuse
by: Anonymous

I have a few questions about blocking and reporting that hopefully someone can answer for me:

1. When a game suddenly disappears without you resigning, I'm assuming it is because you have been blocked...usually because you won't go to Hangouts or WhatsApp or you've confronted the player about being a scammer. Does this count as a loss for you, a win for the person blocking, or neither?

2. When you are blocked by someone, can you still find them under Settings to block them too and report for abuse or are they completely gone from your list of players?

3. Does Zynga disable people's accounts after they have been blocked/reported so many times or what? Do they look into people's stats/history or chat conversations so they aren't unfairly disabled or don't they really care?

I blocked this man and he actually came back under a new name, found me, and started another game. I'm just so tired of these scammers creeping up on my games. I block and report, but I'm afraid that eventually my own account will be disabled and I will lose my entire game history because of having contact with them.

I guess that's why people log in under two accounts -- one for their trusted friends and one for games with new players, who will most likely turn out to be scammers.

Ugghhhhh.....I used to enjoy Words but I think I need a break!
Mar 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Taking them down
by: Anonymous

So, my best friend got scammed out of thousands by one of these delightful charmers, and I seem to have taken umbrage on her behalf and am finding that I'm reporting about 5 or 6 a day.

I must admit it does give me a great deal of relief when I see the 'disabled' in the usernames of those I've reported. I haven't yet moved anyone onto Hangouts or another platform, but the most persistent ones I do give a mobile number of another persistent one. I've even got someone purporting to be an MP.

Should I be continuing onto Hangouts or is what I'm doing enough?
Feb 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Grain Victim
by: Anonymous

Thanks for reading and leaving me comments. My only intention of writing my story is to warn others. From all my research and readings for the past month, I think there is a Mafia out there and they are very skilled.

My other intention is to start healing. When you start talking to other people, you feel a little bit relieved. There hasn't been a day that I haven't blamed myself for being so stupid when everything was right in front of my eyes.

I don't want to talk about the clues here because I know they read these stories and they correct their mistakes and become stronger and stronger.
Feb 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kip Eugene Hickmam
by: Anonymous

Is he a scammer?
Feb 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: That.Old.Chestnut
by: W.

I was accepted into the group and discovered more about myself, others and scammers in the process. I went from sad to mad and determined to bring down every scammer I could.

My scammers have ranged from $100 to $10 Million. Each knows how to suck you in. As a group we get advice from each other and it is easier to block/report them to the goal of getting them disabled so their contact with innocent women stops. Is That.Old.Chestnut making sure we are not infiltrated? yes!

I feel 100% safe in the group. If you are accepted then you’ll know each of us have your back. After seeing negative posts against That.Old.Chestnut I knew that I wanted you to understand we are a dedicated scammer disabling group. Each if us were victims or knew victims of scammers.
Feb 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Resignation of game
by: That.Old.Chestnut

Hi, Yes, I have resigned any that have either not chatted back or who I thought were there for a purpose other than what I have mentioned here, so your response, that I was your Match of the Day, did it.

As I have 20 or so games and chars ongoing now, and only log in once or twice a day, I need to screen.

Thanks for understanding and good luck.
Feb 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Before I knew there was such a thing as scamming, I did have a couple of players that tried to scam me. I never sent money. The last one I knew was a scammer, I played along with him for several months. He finally confessed who he was, we talked often, their situation is sad, but it doesn't make what they are doing right.

I'm by no means taking up for them. I am always leary of any guy that starts a game with me. Right now I have several scammers I am playing, I usually just ignore them and they will go away. With all that being said, some of you may think I'm crazy, but I have found a wonderful man on wwf. Neither one of us was looking, we played several months before we talked, before we knew it we were in love. So to say every guy is a scammer is wrong, as I have been guilty of.
Feb 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.Old.Chestnut
by: Anonymous

You resigned our game, but it's all good. I assume it was my response to your question. After some of the comments here, I was only being cautious and wanted to know I had the right person to play with. Have a blessed day.
Feb 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		I am That.Old.Chestnut
by: S

So, I have been accused of being a scammer because my account is new. This account is new, yes. I opened it for this express purpose. My main account is 3 years old, if I remember.
Scammers report us as much as we report them, so our accounts get shut down too.

Obviously I will not risk it by posting my player name here for my main account or any account I scam bait on.

I do not scam bait on That.Old.Chestnut, so you will not get game requests from scammers via that.

The people in my group ALL have 2 or more accounts, because that is what works for us.
I hope that the name of this account also goes some way to settle any fears.

I start chatting yes, of course I do, because someone has to. From the chat I gauge whether the person I am playing is a scammer themselves or not. I have had scammers try and join a dozen times. They are easy for me to spot of course.

It worries me greatly that a couple of people here think I am a scammer because of the measures I need to take. I can only assume that they are scammers themselves, trying to undermine the group, yet again.

Yeah, they are on this forum...several boys have told me this...they use it as a tool to learn their skill from.

There was ONE person whose post on here caught my attention and instigated my post about our little group, because they sounded like the sort of person who would fit in with the rest of us. That is why I mentioned it in the first place, not for any other reason at all. I am NOT on a recruitment drive.

That person posted on Feb 21st, as anonymous, with the title 'site where we can exchange pics', or similar, and mentioned recording a recent exchange with a 24 year old who tried to turn the chat around to tug at heartstrings.

So, if that is you and we are playing, tell me.
If we are already chatting, then I am sure you are already aware that I am not a scammer myself. My English is a bit too good for that (being British helps!) and I don't work on an oil rig *wink*

I have probably already mentioned my real name to you on our chat. ANY doubt, just block me. That is fine.

I do not want anyone to feel doubtful or uncomfortable.
Feb 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Grain victim
by: Anonymous

I just read your post, and I can't help but feel for you. I know people would say you were foolish to fall for a scammer and you feel so ashamed now, but I have been there and it happens to many other people too. I still feel tormented at times about what all happened to me. All we can do is tell our stories, try to regain our dignity, and hopefully help others.

I've read so much about romance scams everywhere I can since my ordeal, trying to really understand it and how I could have been so easily fooled, and it definitely is a psychological thing where you are groomed, like people brainwashed in a cult.

The really good con artists out there (and I'm not talking about 90% of the obvious scammers) definitely know what they are doing with the mind games they play. All it takes is a lonely, vulnerable, unsuspecting person, and these heartless souls work their charm till they can talk you into just about anything.

Look up the psychological term "variable reinforcement" to see how the relationship messes with the chemicals in your brain -- when they "disappear" for days and won't answer your texts, when they try to isolate you, or manipulate and intimidate you -- the addictive connection you have with this person will continue to grow stronger.

And then there is all the sweet talking of just what you want to hear. You can't help but feel a special connection. All of these things can make you feel euphoric, like you are falling in love, which increases your level of trust even more.

As the relationship I was involved in deteriorated after this man wanted me to basically be a "money mule' (which is a felony) and I started to doubt more and more things, I still made excuses for his behavior and wanted to believe it was real. Thank God I came to my senses because he did not care one bit about me or the harm he was causing me.

In the end I have no idea of the real name of the person I was talking to, where he actually lived, what he even looked like, as the pictures he sent me belonged to someone else. When he said he was being 100% honest with me and I should trust him, he was 100% lying to me.

Thank you for sharing your story. It is a small step to begin to heal. I know others might say you are pathetic for falling for a romance scammer, but you were a trusting person who wanted to feel loved for who you are. I'm so sorry this happened to you and you experienced not only a loss of money, but a loss of your self-dignity. Please take care of yourself.

We are here to listen and support you.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Grain
by: Anonymous

I played word with friends as king as I remember. I was a scrabble lover, then found this game and were playing this game for fives years now. But since August, I started getting all these messages and when I didn’t answer, they left the game.

I changed my picture and ignored them all. But it happened. One day when I was frustrated with every one around me, I answered one of the texts. He was not handsome and he was old and I thought to myself, I will be safe talking to him. But I was wrong, after 3 months of time wasting long hours of texting, and losing around 13K, very accidentally I searched his image in google and found out that he was using another person’s pictures and the whole story he put together was a lie.

I don’t know how I believed him. Now that I think back, I think they have an organization, and they all have studied psychology. I feel like for the whole 3 months I was under a charm or something. It even took me a month to be brave enough to come here and talk about him.

His name is David Grain. He is using Gustavo Lazo’s pictures. He claims to be in Greece and trapped in a ship and needs money to get out. I am guessing he is from Nigeria.

Please be careful. I deleted word with friends, the only game that calmed me down - but it cost me 13K and the feeling of getting raped. It hurt so much specially when I couldn’t talk about it to anyone. I feel ashamed.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played with benjaminanderson, another scammer, as he scammed my friend out of 2k, and if I had known, I would have reported him to Zynga.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook Group
by: Anonymous

If you guys want us to join than simply provide a link to the FB page. If the group is private and has security questions to join, the vetting can be done there. It is odd that people keep posting their email addresses here on an open forum.

My WWF account has my first name and last initial, it shows United States as my location and a picture I haven't posted on social media because I don't want the scammers to reverse image search and find me. I'm not sure how you can vet from a game.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.Old.Chestnut
by: Anonymous

All I'm saying is, when I started a game with That.Old.Chestnut. they started chatting right away. Now, if you think that is finger pointing or making accusations, then that's on you!. I along with someone else ask on here when they started playing, it has yet to be answered.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leaving
by: Anonymous

I'll be leaving also. There is way too much drama for me. I hate to say it but it almost sounds like bullying going on. I've played long enough that I can spot a scammer immediately, so therefore I really don't need to be here.

God bless the women/men that dont realize they are being scammed.

With that being said, good luck to everyone!
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		What is wrong with us?😠
by: Anonymous

This is all getting ridiculous as there is way too much finger pointing going on here! This is sounding was too immature for me. This started out as a genuine site to discuss scamming and make others aware of the dangers in getting involved with these fake people.

Now it seems we are turning on each other, the very people who we are trying to help. This is getting ridiculous.

Men have a saying, "Bro’s before hoes’. What is wrong with our gender, why must we pick on each other and turn on each other? Even when we try to help another uncover who her "man is" she ends up turning on the one who helps her to discover he was fake in the first place. Our gender better get it together. Perhaps we need to form a group called ‘Gams before Scams’ or ‘sisters before Dicksters’

At this point I think we are all pathetic from those of us who have been scammed right to the very ones who are trying to expose these scammers! It seems our gender cannot unite! And we should be ashamed of that!.

Ladies hear me, we are not going to stop scammers or scamming. It is the only way some of these people can survive. Be that right or wrong that’s the way it is so we better face the reality of it.

I am sad to say I’m signing off here, I don’t want to deal with this nonsense anymore.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.Old.Chestnut
by: Momma Bee

I do not start chatting however, that account was created specifically for people to add her so she can screen them from new site so the only people that should be adding her are ones that are interested in joining the group and the way that is done is by talking to them.

In order to join the group when she first created it (and it was here that we all came from that are in the group) we all went through the same process of playing against her. It was on a different account but again, she doesn’t give that one out because she doesn’t want to get burned from scammers and get on a block list where she can’t get new games from them so she created a generic one just to screen the people from here.

So with that being said, she knows where the games are coming from so in order to quickly transition from the game to group, she has to chat.

Why is this so bothersome to you? Again, if you are that skeptical about it then resign the game and move on. We aren’t begging you to be part of the group but if you choose to do so, you will appreciate the safety measures she is taking to protect us that are in the group and make sure it’s not infiltrated by a scammer.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wow
by: Anonymous

Yall are attacking one person because of their opinion. Sounds like a bunch of Jr high kids! "Don't want you in our group." Wow, I certainly don't want any part of your "group."
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Starting the chat
by: AnyBee

To hasten things along if I think that the guy is taking too long to launch a conversation I will launch it by making a comment about a play that they just made. Sometimes if I’m playing at LR lightning rounds and I’m playing with someone who looks to be suspiciously a scammer and they have been dropped out of the round for whatever technical reason, they get a star beside their name so I will game them because they don’t have a chance to game me.

I may start the conversation thanking them for accepting if they pick the game up and they play. Some just go with the flow and they’re happy and excited that somebody chatty is playing with them, but others are extremely cautious. They’ve learned to be suspicious of women who suddenly start a game with them.

And they get even more suspicious of the woman starts the conversation.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.Old.Chestnut
by: Anonymous

Do you start chatting right away when someone starts a game with you?
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.Old.Chestnut
by: Momma Bee

I also will also confirm that she is not a scammer. She started that account just so she can screen people from here. She doesn’t want to give out the account she plays on because if she gave it out here, the scammers lurking would block her and her account would be useless.

If you truly think she is then resign and block her. Simple as that..but you are wrong. And honestly if you are that skeptical and negative on it then you aren’t someone we probably can do without in our amazing group.

We are are a fun group, we laugh and have become friends and we are protective of each other as well. So if the group isn’t for you then don’t bother, no hard feelings; we will continue to do what we do.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.Old.Chestnut
by: Anonymous

I never said I was pointing fingers! I simply said the one I am playing is a scammer. I've played along enough to know how to spot them. People are giving out their email address on here where the scammers are lurking.

Again, I was not pointing fingers or making accusations!
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.old.chestnut why do you think this person is a scanner
by: Anonymous

Good afternoon.

Not too sure why the person stated this person is a scammer, is it just by the date of their account? I am currently playing people who have been around for years and they use the same script many scanners use.

What other red flags besides date they started playing leads you to believe they are scanner?

I am aware who that.old.chestnut is and she is not a scammer.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.Old.Chestnut
by: Anonymous

Hi. I would be REALLY interested to hear which of the dozen or so people I am playing and chatting to you are. I suspect none of them. This account was opened for this express purpose. We do not use our real accounts until we are certain that the person we are chatting to is legitimate.

Which you do not seem to be.
Ho hum. Next.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That. Old. Chestnut
by: Anonymous

I can assure you she's not a scammer. I'm part of her group and we fight relentlessly to close down fake accounts. Maybe instead of pointing fingers and making accusations chat with her!
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That old chestnut
by: Anonymous

So first of all you are incorrect. They are not a scammer. They are the admin of our group and they do an amazing job at it. They have the new account to get potential new members of the group because scammers have tried to infiltrate our group and we share a lot of useful information that we don’t want them to know.

And we all have a couple of accounts we play on. We never use our real account, we all have secondary ones and when those get burned from playing too many scammers (because yes they are savvy to us as well), we start new ones.

The easiest way to vet people is to play them before giving out private information.

Trust me, it’s nice to have people who play the same scammers and we can get them disabled much quicker that way. If you don’t believe me, that’s up to you. But for our unique group, we respect and enjoy the person that is behind that screen name.
Feb 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.Old.Chestnut
by: Anonymous

The That.Old.Chestnut that I'm playing is definitely a scammer, they have only been playing since Feb 23th. Anyone else playing this one?
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		samson B sb8586671
by: Scammer magnet

This one’s chatting with me now with text straight from the scammers guide book. From Tampa, but working in Scotland. When questioned about his English, he said he’s originally from Germany, but moved to Tampa. Widowed of course
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

If they start up a chat and start asking many personal questions 99.99% chance they are scammers.

Don’t get me wrong I have met quite a few people on WWF and we were total strangers at first. We may have am occasional chat such as nice play or wishing them a nice holiday.

If you suspect they are scammers you can report them to Zygna. There are so many scammers out there who treat WWF as a dating app, one told me it was, and want to get you offline so they can ask for money.
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Annable3239
by: Scammer magnet

Another suspicious looking female sent me the "hello..how are you doing?" Message. Haven’t responded. Very low scores on the three games " she’s" won
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williamharrison191
by: Scammer magnet

Looks like a scammer to me. Sent me a message after three moves. Haven’t responded, but thought I’d share in case any of you want to catch him out. Will continue to post names on here for those of you hunting them down. I get lots of them.

Is it of value to those of you doing the work if I post the names here, or have you more than enough to get on with already?
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report scammers
by: Anonymous

Go to settings, go to manage block list. On the right click the 3 lines and then choose report abuse. Scroll until you find their name and then report. We usually do for unwanted contact and fraud.

And to the person that is questioning about the group, trust me, we are legit and good at what we do. We are close group and have a lot of laughs. Through our time, we have gotten so many shut down, always working on more and along the way have gotten details of how and why they do what they do so it’s easier to combat them head on.
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report scammer
by: Anonymous

How do I report my Scammer to Zynga
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		join group
by: Anonymous

I would love to join the group that are taking down Scammers. I was scammed out of money and would love to see him get caught. His name is Terry Smith.1q@gmail.com. He is using the profile pictures of Micheal Whitehouse. I am no longer letting these people scam me. I have deleted my whatsapp and hangouts app.

my email address is francesseay9@gmail.com, I have all the pics that were used
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re That old chesnut
by: Anonymous

You need to spell it correctly

That.Old.Chestnut

Don't forget the dots, the capitalisation & check the spelling of Chestnut.

8 other people have found me with no issues.
Feb 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		re That.Old.Chestnut
by: Anonymous

It is a new account, created just for this purpose.

Chat - you will soon see I am no scammer, lol.
Also several people who are in my Facebook group regularly comment here.

That said, if you are in the least bit doubtful or uncomfortable, just resign the game :-)
I am not in this to make people anxious.

I have had 8 or so game requests, and have accepted them all....which one is you, please?
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		University
by: Anonymous

Just for those that don’t realize it. Many of the scammers are now putting a university in place of where it shows how long they’ve been playing. Dead giveaway
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers beware
by: Anonymous

I have also try to warn others and have been chastised for it. It is kind of depressing when you’re trying to help someone and they snap at you like that. So now I don’t bother, it’s every person for themselves.

If people are not smart enough by now to not get sucked in to the scams, then they get what they deserve. I have given up trying to help people who didn’t want to be helped.
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That old chesnut
by: Anonymous

Trying to look for you on WWF, but can’t find any profile by that name. And no I am not a scammer I’ve been playing words with friends since 2013
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers beware
by: Anonymous

I enjoy playing wwf but have been approached and once fell for scammers tricks. Whenever I go on now I go through the "play someone new" profiles - male and female and if see someone who looks a bit dodgy pull off their profile photo and do a quick reverse image check.

If they show up under different names, scammer sites etc then if I see a mutual friend playing them then message to them to be careful.

It’s amazing how many times I then get messaged back basically telling me to mind own business.
My IT skills are good so if I am 100% sure they are not genuine please take my warning seriously.

Then I report to Zynga who hopefully take them down and they have to start again though I dont think this actually happens sadly.
Feb 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		That.Old.Chestnut
by: Anonymous

I also started a game with you. It says you just started playing February 23,2021. Is that you or is there a scammer among us????
Feb 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re posting email addresses.
by: Anonymous

As I clearly said, we get requests from scammers, which is why the group is no longer visible.

Playing with people who might want to join and chatting with them to verify that they are genuine has worked well thus far and is how we will continue thanks.

Of course anyone can start their own group and run it as they see fit, but this is what WE do.
Anyone I choose to email will realise PDQ that I am not a scammer but a scam baiter...its not rocket science.

It is also their choice to do so, or to game me on That.Old.Chestnut as several have done already.
Feb 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sj1515062
by: Anonymous

Is or has anyone played against Sj1515062?
Feb 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Old chestnut I sent you a game request. And a message in wwf. Username RLH
Feb 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re posting email addresses.
by: Anonymous

Right, but this forum is not locked down so people are sharing their email addresses for anyone to see. You can have a closed FB group that only members can view content on, but that is searchable for people who would like to join.
Feb 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		facebook group
by: Anonymous

Please add me to your group, as I would love to post the pic of my scammer.
Feb 23, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re posting email addresses.
by: Anonymous

No, the group is secret & locked down to protect the integrity of the people who are members. This forum is where I met them all in the first place.

Entry to the group is very, very stringent & we check, check & triple check on people first.
Scammers have tried to infiltrate, but they are pretty easy to spot, lol.

I have a 'spare' WWF account people can game me on if they prefer. We can chat & take it from there.

That.Old.Chestnut
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Posting Email Addresses
by: Anonymous

We don't give our email addresses out to the scammers on WWF so why post them on a public forum?!

I can now email you pretending to be the person who runs the Facebook page as can everyone else. Your email address may also lead to finding you on FB or other personal information.

If there is a FB group dedicated to sharing scammers pictures and stories than you can simply post the link to the page or the name of the group so people can join.
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please add me
by: Anonymous

Jodydale52@gmail.com
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook. Pls add me
by: Anonymous

Scintillaisme@gmail.com
Feb 22, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Scammer sites where we can exchange pics
by: Anonymous

Hi. I have a Facebook group where we do just this. There are 30 of us involved. We exchange pictures, chat shots & have a right giggle doing it too.
If you past your email I will contact you, once I have spoken to the other group members - obviously we need to be very very careful because the scammers do try & infiltrate.
Feb 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I looked for Donny**B and I think he deactivated his game and is now using the profile of Christophershedrack19

Thanks to the group who is working to disable these scammers.
Feb 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Donny**B. Played with me and declared his love and wanted to go to hangouts.

Christopher shedrack19 started playing and he is using a picture that looks like Donny**B

I think it is the same scammer
Feb 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer sites where we can exchange pics
by: Anonymous

I have scammed probably 50 to 60 of these guys. I do this in an effort to help them realize that we are on to them. I know that is a drop in the bucket but everyone that I string along and then expose may possibly save some woman thats willing to give them their money. Does anyone know of a site where we can go and exchange pictures of these guys easily?

Also, wanted to share that a 24-year-old that I exposed yesterday, subsequently spoke with him and recorded I am explaining the lack of opportunity in Nigeria. Says he feels horrible about himself but he has to survive. Even if you manage to do this, they will still try to pull at your heartstrings. If they can’t take you one Way they may come at you from a different angle.
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. Jott6282
by: Anonymous

Can you tell me what scammer websites hes on? I believe you. Just want to see it for myself. Ive been blocking guys for 2 years. I know the script. Havent gotten it yet with him. It is odd
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Evidence
by: Anonymous

You are telling the truth. No matter how much we continue exposing the scammers there will be women out there still believing the lies of scammers. We all know the scammer’s rhetorical questions. We all know their wife’s dead or divorced and they have one or two children being raised by nannies and attend a boarding school. They are from a foreign country, live in the USA and are currently in a 3rd country. They are out on a rig, on a peacekeeping mission, or work for the UN.

I do get discouraged that some women do not want to know the truth. All we can do is provide the evidence and pray the women escape. It is better your heart hurts now while you still have money in the bank, haven’t sold your car, haven’t mortgaged your house, etc.

The scammers are heartless.
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jott6282
by: Anonymous

I’m not sure what more evidence you need, I have been playing for 8 years. I have had so many that end up confessing who they really are, how they do it, why they do it and have pictures of them in action. He is definitely a scammer. I have zero doubts. There are some that I play that I wonder and have to dig deeper in but this one is classic scammer 101.

His picture shows up on other scammer websites as well. If you do video chat with him, they do have ways to use someone else’s pictures and videos. Or they say it’s dark or the camera doesn’t work right. He blocks anyone that presses the issues with him on his inconsistency in stories. He is looking for someone who won’t question his stories.

Don’t fall for it.
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jott6282
by: Anonymous

He wants to video call and gave me a cell #. Im not desperate for anything. I have 3 good online male friends who keep me busy. I saw the pic you saying is him. Its not.

I have a few pics he has sent to compare with that. He might be a scammer but he hasnt crossed the line yet.
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Evidence
by: Anonymous

We need to understand that regardless of what concrete proof we have that some one is fake, there are women who are desperate to believe in the love and lies that are being fed them. They don’t want to see the proof because it destroys their mental image of the fairy tale they are living in.

We have to find solace in the fact that we tried to save them but in the end we have to let them make their own choice.

Even if it’s the wrong one.
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jott6282
by: Anonymous

Seems you believe he's real? Simple ask him for a video call. See every excuse he gives as why he can't. He's been verified on a scam group as a scammer!
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jott6282
by: Anonymous

Idk. Id love to see the photo you found.
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jott6282
by: Anonymous

Not the exact same photo but I have got a group of friends who confirmed it was him. Look on Yandex
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jott6282
by: Anonymous

I had reversed photo checked him. Wow. He didnt come up. Which did you use.

I did yandex and google
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:TaylorCory1481, AKA taylorC
by: PurdueUBabyGurl

Help, less than (24) hours, we are requesting to move/relocate the conversation to hangouts from my phone (real bold to assume I am playing WWF on a phone, instead of a computer, laptop, or IPad). Here is a snippet of the conversation: " can we forward this conversation somewhere else if you don't mind do you have Hangouts on your phone?". Taylor C, is indeed, a scam artist
Feb 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jott6282
by: Anonymous

I've photo reversed and found him on a German date sites erm bisexual. All points to him using stolen photos so Jott6282 is a fake
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. Jott6282
by: Anonymous

To the player whi tried to play against him 3xs. When did you try? Just curious. He has also said he only messages me lol.

But had a chat with a woman in December and it didnt go anywhere lol
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Levels can be deceiving
by: Anonymous

I had to set up a new account as I didn’t remember my password to my other account nor did I have access to my email.

I was able to move up to level 10 in a matter of a few days of playing the game. Don’t be surprised if they are at level 15 and recently started as they need less points to move up to the next level. If I didn’t witness it myself I would not have believed it.
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		A New Name To Add To The Scammer List
by: PurdueUBabyGurl

Received a game play request today, on WWF, from a Taylor C, TaylorCory1481, Playing since December 26, 2020 (Red Flag #1), From Canada, Male. Started a game, and then resigned when I did not respond fast enough for his taste.

So, I sent a game request to him, and sure enough, he sends me an inbox note (Red Flag, #2), via the game.

If anyone would like to game him up, and confirm my suspicions, Please do
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. Jott6282
by: Anonymous

Nor my heart nor wallet are open to him. I wont send $ or pics. Or info about myself. Im smart.
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John ott
by: Anonymous

I have tried three times requesting a game with him and he has declined for three times
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott (jott6282)
by: Anonymous

I looked John up the other day and it said he was at level 1 and now he is at level 15. I don’t buy it as he’s only been playing sense September 2020!

These ladies are telling you that he is a scammer so you need to believe it!
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John ott
by: Anonymous

Are you not hearing what all of these other women are telling you? I hope to God you don’t start sending money to that man and if you’ve already invested your heart you need to find a way to stop. There are literally thousands of them out there
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. User name Jott6282
by: Anonymous

Its so interesting because I have played and blocked at least 20 acammers. But he hasnt shown any real intensity that makes him seem shifty. Please keep me posted. Thanks
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		More names
by: Anonymous

I have noticed they are changing script. Anyone playing against the following?

Sean Bill ( two first names) from Chicago
Thomas M from Texas
Paul Hansen

All three have up the script
Feb 19, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barbara K
by: Anonymous

Trying to sell Bitcoins. Wants to ‘educate’ me in how to turn my money from 100% to 1000% in 24 hours 😂
Feb 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott
by: Anonymous

Yes I did chat with him. I don’t give a lot of information but his script was the same as all the others. He didn’t do the 20 questions per se but I got enough to determine he was a scammer. Somewhere along the way, I was passed to someone new because the tone changed.

They work in rings, they have different levels and when they aren’t getting anywhere, they pass on to try a new tactic. He didn’t like that I asked about the cheat app so he hasn’t rematched but there are others that are playing him as well so we will see what they come up with.

Don’t use your real information ever! I pick a place I’m familiar with to say where I am from. I do give my real job most of the time, sometimes I am married, sometimes not but more lately I just respond that my marital status 3 questions in doesn’t have any relevance to the game. I never say how many kids I have, if they ask names I make them up like Huey, Dewey and Louie.

Ask them their favorite place to eat..you won’t ever get a real response, Google their area and pick a place and pretend you know it, they don’t know you don’t and they can’t give answers about their own neighborhood. The story will change, they will have just moved there recently. If a guy says he is from Alabama, ask Tide or Tigers. They can’t answer and won’t understand the question. Generally they Google the definition of Tide lol. If they have on a sports jersey or hat, ask them round about questions about the team, like oh do what do you think about so and so. They won’t know what you are asking either. If they say they are military in Afghanistan, ask them if they liked the surprise for Valentine’s Day or what ever close holiday or even not, they freak out and change the subject and then usually they are back in the states. Just act like you know something they don’t, they will block or resign immediately. Tell tell sign if a scammer.

Push back a little on them, if they can’t give a real answer or dance the questions, they are scammers. Use Google!! It’s your friend!!!

My suggestion is to create a secondary profile and use that only.
Feb 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. Jott6282
by: Anonymous

Hey did you chat with him? Just wondering if you got the same story. And yes a few games were in the 600s.

So I agree on the cheating app.
Feb 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott
by: Anonymous

So I added him and played a few games. My take...he uses a cheat app, he is much smoother than most but is definitely a scammer. Don’t fall for his niceness.

His script is a little different but we are finding that they are changing it up a bit to avoid being disabled so quickly and by having a longer playing history, women are less likely to suspect them.

Feb 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago
by: Anonymous

Anyone connected with John Ott. Username is Jott6282

Please invite him to play. See what you think
Feb 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carl Wood
by: Anonymous

Anyone ever chatted with a Carl Wood? I've been chatting with him on and off for months. He doesn't say all the same old things; still wants me to go to whatapp or hangout or give him my contact information. None of that will ever happen.

Says he owns a record label, has a 17 year old son, from Germany originally. He's never asked for money. I'm not going to have anything to do with him, or give him any information. I'm just curious if he's a real guy.

He's a real "sad sack" and "needs" a woman in his life, and of course it's me lol. Just curious if anyone else has encountered him.

Thanks!
Feb 18, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Stewart
by: Anonymous

I dragged Henry Stewart around for three solid weeks. He believed I was going to send him 21K. I took him all the way up to the point of that I was headed to the bank then I had an emergency and had to leave the bank. Went back to the bank, put the wrong account number on the deposit slip, and the teller couldn’t deposit the check then I had to leave to go help my sister, then I had to go back home then it was three more days until I could go back to the bank.

All while he breathlessly waited believing that he had it made in the shade. One of my best girlfriends helped me with it, I tormented that man until he was almost crazy. Now after sending him an email letting him know what a worthless life form he is, he is a puff of smoke.

I had a great time doing it! Wwf, I am making it my guess as to personally clean up that site. I have finished off 18 in the last four days. Do you wanna make them run away really fast? All you have to do is accept their chat, ask them if they’re one of the Delta State boys and they become a ghost. I know there are many of you that have sent money and I am doing it for all of you.
Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Try this
by: Anonymous

If you have a photo. You can reverse search on the picture. I have done it a couple of times, you will be surprised who shows up. I was chatting with someone who called himself henry morgan and had him on a couple of times about being a scammer, but he insisted he wasn’t, anyway I did a reverse search, and the photo was of a well known chef.

I had him on about it and he came clean eventually, and he did try posting another photo and I checked that one out.

I sort of feel sorry for them, I believe their circumstances are not the best, but that’s no excuse to lie.
Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boris C. Anybody ??
by: Anonymous

Is there any way to know if Boris is scamming? About a year ago I have given him some $ and I’m sure I was scammed but he is adamant he is just trying to save for NYSC and will be able to get a good job.

I just wish I could find out if he is asking others. We talk daily and are good Friends but don’t know if I’m being bamboozled.

Boris C. Is his game name. Can you have more than one account with WWF?
Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		GSTUD$
by: Anonymous

Played a couple games with "GSTUD$" from Oregon. In his profile picture he's wearing a red Atlanta Brave's baseball cap and a dark long sleeve shirt with a Seattle Seahawk's blanket and plant behind him.

He's Level 19 and seemed legit although he looks 50-60 years old and used a lot of words to try to appear/act younger. Chat started off normal. Asked where I was from and he was telling me about Oregon. My account has been working off and on and I told him that. He said "cool" and then his very next message was asking me what my "bodily appearance" is.

I was starting to respond and he asked me if I like "large c**k" and as I started to respond again, he starts telling me "your week [you're weak]" for not engaging with him. He went from average Joe to nasty and inappropriate without me having showed him any interest at all. I don't think he is a scammer but should still keep an eye out for him.
Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. JohnO6282
by: Anonymous

He has said hes 45, in Chicago. Daughter Emily who is 6. Gave me a cell # I havent used it. On hangouts. Thats where we chat. Job is a cook. Has sent his pic and doesnt appear American.

Thank you!
Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott
by: Anonymous

I just started a game with him so will see if he accepts and can go from there. What did he tell you so far? Where he was from, history, profession.

Any information is helpful for us when we play them.

Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. User name John6282
by: Anonymous

Sorry Jott6282 Hes still on words
Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago
by: Anonymous

Hey try Jott628. Name comes up as John O.
Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re John06282
by: Sarah

He has probably been disabled, as we cannot find him at all. Look in your report abuse area - his name will say disabled if he has been so.

Another possibility is that he has changed his name & blocked you.

PLEASE, if he is still active but blocked you, report him. You can still report anyone, even if they have blocked you.
S x
Feb 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		TerrySmith.1q@gmail.com.
by: Anonymous

Ladies, be careful of this man, he tells so many lies, don't fall for any of these men that you meet, they are all scammers. If we all would not talk with any of them, then their money supply would go away, it would save you heartache and shame.

Please be aware of this man. He milked me out of a lot of gift cards from cracked pipes on an oil rig, to food for his daughter and for his broken lap top. He has the profile pictures of Micheal Whitehouse, please take it from me, he is a big time scammer.

He will befriend you on Words with Friends and I'm told he is on Facebook too. I learned a good lesson, don't trust anyone from the internet, look for red flags, if it sounds to good to be true then it is.
Feb 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		JohnO6282
by: Anonymous

Must be disabled on WWF or he deleted his account after getting multiple women to Hangouts/WhatsApp because he comes up "No Results Found".

This is a sign of being a scammer.

Did you go to Hangouts or WhatsApp to chat with him?
Feb 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. JohnO6282
by: Anonymous

Thank you. He honestly seems ok. Let me know what you find out.
Feb 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re John Ott from Chicago. JohnO6282
by: Anonymous

I am going to add him up & see what I think. We have a group of us who play & get these guys disabled, so we will be able to tell you if he is legit or not, so long as he plays back :-)
Feb 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffreylof118
by: Anonymous

Scammer . Beware
Feb 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Glitches in the game
by: Anonymous

Yes, exact same issue. Started about 3 weeks ago and couldn't play for like 10 days. They fixed it and it worked for a day. Then they fixed it again and it has been ok for a week and now broken again.

I contacted support and they know there is an issue but it doesn't seem like they have found a fix. They told me to log out, force stop and log back in. That worked once. I have also uninstalled and reinstalled.

My friends on iPhone/iPad can play so I don't know if it is an android issue. Boggle is down as well so it looks like it is affecting Zynga games in general.
Feb 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Glitches in the game
by: Anonymous

What is going on with this game? I wasn’t able to play for 6 days and then the issue was fixed. I was able to play for 2 days and now I’m not able to play. It is very annoying.
Feb 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one to watch for
by: Anonymous

Donny**B

He declared his love on the first challenge and is very persistent about going to hangouts to know each other better
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. JohnO6282
by: Anonymous

So he seems legit sometimes. Then today uses the words yoghurt and colour. Neither of these are used in Chicago. Your thoughts? Only interested in me so far. No $ brought up. Is sort of sexual at times nothing horrible.

Wants to know what Im wearing etc. I have had plenty of scammers but this guys not on an oil rig lol
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Username WWF
by: Anonymous

Robertala11 with fuzzy dog
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To not all Nigerians are scammer
by: Anonymous

Thanks for your kind words, I'd like to talk.
you can email me at szshell67@gmail.com
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boris C
by: Anonymous

Sorry I wasn’t clear. I wondered if anyone else had been scammed on WWF by Boris. I had just a friend relationship with him and I know he is who he says he is but he is very subtle and I just feel like he is trying with others. It’s all about his schooling so he can get a real job.
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		re: Flexxtreal
by: Anonymous

Any Nigerian, or anyone claiming NOT to be Nigerian but America/German/whatever but who is obviously not, who starts chat on WWF is after ONE of TWO things.

1: Money
2: a Ticket out of Nigeria

The latter can also be in the form of money, or it can be a marriage Visa. Any Nigerian talking to you on WWF is after a wife or your cash.
Myself & a group of friends have been playing these guys for a year now & have first hand experience of their gangs, as well as inside information on how they work.

We share info between us in our group & bring them down as often as we can.

Yes, there are good Nigerians, we know many, however they are not the ones talking to western women on WWF :-)
Feb 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Truths and Lies (Andreee R.)
by: Anonymous

To the person contemplating her relationship with Andreee R, I just want to say that I became involved with a man on WWF for most of last year before I finally realized that he was a romance scammer. Many of us share the same experiences.

Looking back, there were red flags along the way, but I didn't want to see them and made excuses for his behavior because I thought we had such a special connection online and could possibly have a real relationship one day. He played on my loneliness and vulnerabilities.

Eventually when he had gained my trust, there was the "money emergency," and when I didn't do what he wanted, he became very annoyed and nasty and the relationship deteriorated. He wasn't going to waste anymore time on me.

It affected me for many months afterward -- the loss of trust, the feeling of being used and played for a fool. I blocked him on Hangouts but secretly wished he would still contact me somehow, say he was sorry and that he wanted to change his life for the better. This never happened.

Trying to put together the mystery of what I was involved in, when I googled his name, there was absolutely nothing to be found. If he lived in the United States and owned a house like he said, there should have been something online, the college he apparently graduated from should have had him listed as an alumni, etc., etc.

And one day I got the courage to do a reverse image search and discovered the pictures he had been sending me were of an Italian model named Andrea Zanchini! I couldn't believe how I was so easily and thoroughly duped.

Everything about our relationship was a lie...his name, the stories about his life, even the face I thought went along with the words. He never cared about me at all. He was a devious scammer and I was one of his many victims.

I didn't give his WWF name here because he hasn't played recently and I sometimes still fear retaliation as he knows my real name and address. Probably has a whole new profile now anyway as these scammers change like a chameleon. Some of these guys (and girls too) are really, really good at what they do.

Mine even was able to pull off video chat with the face matching the stolen pictures. I don't know how he did it, but the screen was usually choppy and difficult to see and hear him clearly. He blamed the wifi at the hotel he was staying at for business and that he didn't have a good connection. They can be very believable and convincing.

If you are questioning things and not sure about someone you met online, go with your instincts and do as much searching as you can for clues. You may just untangle a whole web of lies and deceit and save yourself the hurt and pain of continuing in such a sham of a relationship. I sure wish I would have.
Feb 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Flexxtreal
by: Anonymous

Not all Nigerians are scammers or bad people! But I understand your concerns. They live in a horrible place and they just want out of that country, and who could blame them? I would be more worried that you’d be his ticket out of that country but don’t judge him by what others are doing.

I have a lot of experience with honest Nigerians and they are kind and loving people. If you post your email address we can chat outside of this forum. I suspect you won’t get any support here. I’d love to talk to you.
Feb 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andreee R. (Flexxreal132)
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked to this man on WWF? I've been talking with him almost a year, we've gotten close, I've video chatted him many times. Says he wants me to come to Nigeria and marry me. He tells me he isn't talking to anyone else, but I want to be sure before I get more emotionally involved. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Feb 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Stewart or Seward
by: Anonymous

Henry Stewart or Seward, UN Dr. in Qatar then Afghanistan. Needs me to accept a package. I’ve just deleted him. He is a slick one, but never got anything from me.
Feb 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boris
by: Anonymous

To Boris asking if anyone got scammed, that is why we are on here to give each other heads up and names of those to watch out for, so answering your question, yes I got scammed out of 3k, but I got it back, with the interest that was promised.
Feb 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Usernames
by: Anonymous

So just to push this to the top once again, the red flags that they are scammers are first they chat right away (they are getting smarter about it but still usually happens very early).

The script is hello, where you playing from, how long have you been playing, what are you experiences, what is your profession, are you married with kids.

If those things are said, 99% they are scammers. Most will give you their life story, I’m from here but work in a foreign country and they are all widowed from wife who died in accident or from some crazy disease or they are divorced from a wife who cheated on them.

They always say I can’t be here due to work so do you have hangouts or WhatsApp. With hangouts closing down, not sure what they will do now. Their English is horrible...no one as adults asks anyone can we be friends or I just want to know ourselves more better. Huge red flag there!!!

New scam is that they want to take care of you and will send you x amount of dollars to your cash app. Do not ever give them real information. The best suggestion is to create a new account with a different name that is not connected to Facebook and just use that instead.

Do not give out your real location, pick somewhere else. I am married sometimes, single, have lots of kids or none. I never give them real information at all. They like to use military and they are in Yemen which isn’t true for US troops or Afghanistan but they won’t know the base they are on.

There are groups that work to get them disabled. And please if you don’t play them, report as abuse as unwanted contact at least and not just block them. If they get reports of abuse they get disabled much faster.

But if you post their user name in the game here, those in the groups will play them to get them disabled but they have to have the full user name like johnmichael123 not just John Michael..
Feb 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boris
by: Anonymous

Playing since early 2020. Anyone else get scammed ?
Feb 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rob C. (Charles Robert00)
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked to this man Charles Robert? Very charming and says all the right things and says he’s from Rochester New York currently living in Canada for the past 3 years and he is divorced and has a son who works for the oil rigs.
Feb 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark or Liam Spiegler liamspigler92@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Watch out for him as he says he is a general in Yemen and has a 16 yr old daughter with health issues. Tries to rush a relationship then when you say red flags he gets angry. I called him out on picture he sent as a reverse image showed the same pic with multiple people with the face changed only. He said I didn't trust anyone so I blocked him and reported. He is on Facebook dating
Feb 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		"How was your night?" "Dark."
by: Chris in NH

Thanks to this web site, I have learned the more nuanced ways scammers try to infiltrate me. I've been noticing WWF profiles that show both a woman and a man. I have learned the telltale come-ons ("Can we go to Hangouts so we can learn each other better?").

I have noticed that absolutely horrible grammar and spelling. And only with TWO have I reached a point where I'm asked for money to solve some crisis on their end.

My very favorite retort is this: "If you don't have Facebook, then I don't have Hangouts."

Boom. Roasted.
Feb 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Newest Scam, across games and social media sites, to add to the list
by: BabyGurl

Hi you guys~I would like to add another scripted scam to the long laundry list of how these scam artists try to target unsuspecting women (and men), and this is pretending to be a sugar daddy looking for/seeking a woman to be their sugar baby.

I have had this occur to me on numerous sites, Word With Friends, Yahtzee With Friends, InstaGram, Twitter, as well as, FaceBook. With this particular scam, they will attempt to obtain your Cash App ID, if you possess one, or mailing address for the propose of, "sending you your sugar baby allowance". I have had so many to approach me, from this standpoint, I cannot even begin to list names. I will from this point forward, comprise a list, in order to be able provide this information next time.

Please be vigilant and careful, you guys and do continue to report these losers!!! Love and Huggz
Feb 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cheating scammers
by: Anonymous

It's an invasion on WWF. So I have decided to cheat them. When they ask for my phone number or email address, now I'm giving them the number and email of another scammer ( they have no problems to write it down). So at least they can have a romantic chat between the two of them.

The last one (oil rig engineer, single father with a daughter of course) wrote " I allowed my daughter to go to school". Typical of African countries!!!
Feb 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henrik w and Lisa M
by: Anonymous

This person started a game with me then disappeared when I wouldn’t chat with him. Here’s the info:

Henrik W. DW6728580

Playing since 1-28-21. Female. However the picture is of a male. When engaged in the actual game, the name is Lisa M.

Beware!
Feb 09, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Censored words
by: Anonymous

There are quite a few, as well as Nigeria. My friends name is Cassy & the Ass bit is starred out.

If ONLY they would censor out Whatsapp & Hangouts.
Feb 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across James Gist from the USA - oil rig engineer. Please don’t fall for his lies - he has scammed me out of lot of money.

Usual story - single father, working away, daughter in boarding school etc
Feb 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unable to play
by: Anonymous

I have had the same issue for the past 5 days. It is very frustrating. I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling and troubleshooting and nothing works.

Hopefully Zynga resolves the issue soon.
Feb 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: N*****a
by: Anonymous

Yes, it blocks out Nigeria for me as well. Some of the scammers are also in Ghana and it doesn't censor that country. When I type it out, I type woth spaces in between like N I G E R I A and that works.
Feb 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unable to play
by: Anonymous

I have not been able to play for 10 days and was told others have the same problem. I deleted numerous times fave up
Feb 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		N******a
by: Anonymous

That happens to me too!
Feb 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		N*****a
by: Anonymous

Yes, the powers that be ie WWF have deemed this to be a swear word. Rightly so in some respects! I get by it by writing capital N and then a space with igeria after

N igeria!

simple!
Feb 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		N*****A
by: Anonymous

Does it happen to everybody or just to me? Whenever in the chat I type the word Nigeria ( usually telling the scammers I know where they are from), in the chat it is printed N*****a. It seems there is a sort of censorship, so we cannot write the name of the state
Feb 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		To signs
by: Anonymous

You are so right in everything you said. I went on hangouts once. Never again. They know exactly what you want to hear.
Feb 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can they instil a virus in the game
by: Anonymous

I haven’t been able to play for 3 days as there is a glitch in my game. I googled this and it says Zynga is aware of this problem that players are encountering and it has to do with FB logins.

Is it possible that someone can put a virus in the game? I’ve tried everything and cannot play. I got frustrated and deleted the Game
Feb 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Signs
by: Anonymous

Sorry ladies but I can't believe some of you are still wondering whether these men are for real!
If they are working on the high seas - they're scammers. If they were born somewhere but now live in the USA - 99% sure they're scammers. If they want to go elsewhere- like Hangouts or WhatsApp - they're scammers. If they've 'lost' their wives and are looking after kids (maybe a nanny or at boarding school) they're scammers. If they call you dear - they're scammers. If they ask you are you married with kids? 99% sure scammers. I want to know you better - they're scammers. If they're with a peace keeping force in Aleppo - they're scammers. Major in the USA army - scammers.

I never give my WhatsApp number out, nor converse on email but try to keep them chatting to waste their time. Their English is usually crap. And they don't answer questions! Once I answered the "how is your day" questions with " I fell over and broke my leg" . The answer "okay, that's nice ". The majority of them are THICK!!!
Feb 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago. User name John6282
by: Anonymous

Anyone meet up with him on WWFs?

I am not sure yet what his deal is. Gave me a cell phone # idk. Also wants to go on hangouts
Feb 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Similar Experience on Wordzee
by: Anonymous

The profile I'm conversing with is named "David Thompson" - is "from Switzerland" but lives in California but(!) is working in Belgium as, naturally, an "independent contractor Engineer"

He says "I handle road and sea projects right now am in Belgium working in the high sea but will be retire soon. I'm single father I got divorce five years ago when my ex wife was into drugs"

He then goes on to describe his interests: "Listening to music, Cuddling up reading a magazine or watching TV, Cooking...I love walking in the Park"

He wants to see pictures of me, and keeps asking me to join him on Google Hangouts.
Feb 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick W
by: Anonymous

Another scammer - Patrick W. Today, after a very short conversation, asking me to go on Instant Messaging site so we could see photos, get to chat properly etc., he's deleted the game (and himself?), obviously because I ignored his wishes.

Usual garbage, lives in Manhattan, moving to Beverly Hills soon, oil rig engineer, originally from Berlin.
Feb 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		A new ruse...
by: Anonymous

My friends & I who bait these guys have noticed a new way to try & get you on Whatsapp or Hangouts .... they say their messaging on the WWF app is failing & start sending you messages saying 'message failed' or similar.

I have had 4 try this in the last few days. I think a memo has gone out that we are stupid enough to fall for it, lol!

By the way Hangouts is closing shortly, so be aware of invites to Kik, Snapchat, Line, Telegram & other chat apps too.
Feb 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		In response to real or not
by: Anonymous

Asking for money for data is a scam. They want the money for data yes, but so they can still chat to other women & scam them too.

PLEASE never use Whatsapp - its not a great idea to give these guys your phone number. Hangouts, while it is still with us, is better, but there are apps that can allow them to get your email address from it, if you have added them. You may find your Facebook page hacked & sold, or friend requests from people you do not know (nor would you want to, probably).

Myself & 30 friends play these guys regularly & swap info on them on a Facebook group I have.
We are also in contact with their scammer units in Nigeria....we know how it works.

Can I also point out to the people who have said that all men on Words with Friends are scammers that this is patently untrue. I myself have made some excellent friends on the game who are genuine & as pestered by scammers in their female form as we are. Don't tar everyone with the same brush - the scammers are easy to spot :-)
Feb 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		In response to real or not
by: Anonymous

They ask you to move to hangouts or what’s app as it uses less data than words with friends.

He is not real,
Feb 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real or not
by: Anonymous

I can spot most of the scammers when they request a game. I accepted a request from a man from Nigeria, he started chatting after a rematch game, we moved our conversation to whatsapp, he's never asked for anything accept to help with data, I've used a top up to do that, twice. What I want to know is there anyone chatting with him or know of him?

Andreeee R.

Thanks to anyone that can help.
Jan 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		nude picture
by: Anonymous

I was playing some gal I didnt know, and a box popped up with a nude picture of her!
Jan 31, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone playing w Thomas
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing with a Thomas M.

Tommy’s 47
Central Texas College
Texas, United States

Claim to be an engineer.

He hasn’t asked for anything and seems to be a slow scammer.
Jan 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding Mike W. Comment...
by: Anonymous

Are you using your actual picture on WWF? If so, people can do a reverse image and may find you that way. That's how I've been calling out some of them.
Jan 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike w
by: Anonymous

Okay so Mike W found me somehow on Instagram. Name is Darrel Gibson. I never gave out my real name and never even talked to him other than on WWF and calling him out.
Jan 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Avoid, avoid and avoid
by: Anonymous

Roy O.
Roysoscar0808
Played since 20 November 2020
USA
Oil drilling engineer

Straight off wanted my gmail address due to the nature of his job he couldn’t always be there. Could we email or hangouts. I could have his gmail. He was desperate. Wasn’t interested in the game.

Just persisted all the time about hangouts. I persisted back saying no. Eventually he said I didn’t understand he couldn’t be on friends due to the job. I told him "No what is you dont understand I’m not going on hangouts.

Guess what - he blocked me straightaway. Just decline if he pops up. He is one pain in the ass pushy scammer
Jan 30, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ones to watch out for
by: Anonymous

Jerome A. Jeromeambrose12
Darren W. Darrenwright090
Mark A. Adamemmanuel12
mark O. markoliverjames4@gmail.com
Frank W. Frank William55

All full of the usual BS

All reported on WWF
Jan 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike w
by: Anonymous

I've seen him pop up numerous times with different names. He played a game and he asked me 3 questions. The usual...are you married? Where do you live? Then asked what I like to do then let's get to know each other more.

I called him out as BS. He told me I was a very negative person. Which set me off even more. He tried to get me to video chat to see that he has been hurt too. Lol finally I hit the roof and said so how many profiles do you actually have?! You keep changing your name.

He blocked me. Lol. He had grey hair and always wearing glasses. Says he is in Iran working with the military. Typical story.
Jan 29, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jamess S.
by: Anonymous

James sparrow11.
August 12 2020 USA
Houston

Surprise surprise he’s not there at the moment. He’s in Libya deployed for counter terrorism. Usual - are you married etc. He’s single with a daughter. Within a total of 6 messages the do you have an email.

I said I didn’t give to people I don’t know. He is very persistent but I put him off and he came back with "you can have mine jamessparrow675@gmail.com.

Haven’t blocked or reported yet but for sure avoid him ladies
Jan 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		All of them
by: Anonymous

They are all scammers. The short video chats are someone they are impersonating. The words they say if any do not line up with the mouth movement. I had a couple of them do this. I blocked my camera so they could not see me.

I always use a bogus email for them. I have gotten many to finally tell me their true identity and have never sent a dime. I have heard every story they have, engineers, doctors, military, UN peacekeepers. You name it I have heard it.

Never send money or gift cards. Do not let them suck you in with songs, poems, hearts and flowers. Their sweet words are all lies. They hope you are lonely enough to fall for them so they can have you as their bank account. They are unworthy of you attention.

Please be careful out there. Don't lose what you have worked hard to get and especially don't lose your dignity
Jan 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		FrankT. Ft30463
by: Anonymous

Messaged straight away "Hello beautiful". From Berlin. Wife killed in car crash. Next message "God has sent you to me. Can I be in your life. Can I have your number".

Kept asking me to go on What’s App and sent me his number from "Germany". Checked the number and it was a landline from Salt Lake City. I told him I don’t converse with scammers and blocked him.
Jan 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tim. Thechamp52
by: Anonymous

Same old chat. Contractor. Was going to Israel on a special plane for important works. Pushed and pushed for my email and when I didn’t give in he was really rude and blocked me.
Jan 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louis Burke
by: Anonymous

Thank you. I blocked him. They are very persuasive. And yes, they are very good at it. I had a video call from him the first time we chatted. It was very brief, and really thought it was him. But he wouldn't video again, and he said the first one was proof he was real.

I blocked him 2 days ago and now he's trying to get me back thru email. Fortunately, I made that email just for him. I'll delete since it's not important anyway. No big loss on my part.

I'm glad I keep checking here. I don't trust these men. Sometimes we just get told nice "lines" (because honestly, that's all it is).

Better to be single rather than taken advantage of.. 💔🤷‍♀️🙄
Jan 28, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Louis Burke125
by: Anonymous

Hi, Yes, this man is a scammer, and this is verified from myself & my group of friends who play these people & expose them to Zynga.

Please don't feel bad. They can be very persuasive & are doing this for a living, so are pretty good at it. You were taken in by a pro and many other people are every year too.

There is no need for the harsh tone of the previous comment.

Jan 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Solero A.
by: Anonymous

SoleroAnders

Playing at the moment. I know his profile picture is the singer Thomas Anders as someone else tried scamming me with the same profile (Ethan Noah 34).

Solero is Saying he’s from Dublin, working as a medical specialist in a refugee camp in Syria.

Please do these people think we are so stupid. He hasn’t yet asked for money but almost immediately asked to go on what’s app. I’ve put him off so far. He is for sure a scammer. What a name. Solero. These people make me so mad
Jan 27, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		question
by: Anonymous

I have a question:

When I call them on being a scammer some of them ask if i want to do a video call. No thank you, i don't. But here is my question - how do they do that?? Get the photo from their profile picture onto a video call?

Obviously, I'm not very tech savvy lol.
Jan 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louis Burke
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer...open your eyes!
He is not legit and that story is used all the time.

Scammer!!!
Jan 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		LouisBurke125
by: Anonymous

Anyone played with Louisburke125 on wwf?? He recently asked to take the conversation to hangouts. Told him I was married but he insisted so I went along with it. It's been about a month conversing with him and I love all his oh so perfect words. But still not letting my guard down.

He's gorgeous in his pictures. He's got a son, supposedly in boarding school (in NJ.) He says he's getting ready to retire but now he's asking for money to help pay for his son's meds. Brain cancer, he says 😔😔.

Well, I didn't give in, I feel bad though, but if he's a surgeon, shouldn't he find a way to get him what he needs?? They will never stop. This one seemed legit
Jan 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please add user names
by: Anonymous

If you have questions about someone, please put their full user names. We can’t research without it. They all give fake names and locations and they change them often so if you put there user name ie johnsmith1234 then we can research them as well.
Jan 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austine N./Linda R./Mydogfuzzybear
by: Anonymous

I was playing Austine N. recently, middle age male photo, said he was from Holland, Michigan, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee, working as an underwater welder, married once but divorced his wife. One day he just abruptly resigned the game for some reason.

Later I noticed on the bottom of my game listings that the name had changed to Linda R. and there was a young woman's photo with a white dog. When I clicked on the resigned game, his male photo still came up in the upper right corner of the screen. Both players had the username Mydogfuzzybear. Linda R.'s location said Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion.

It's just really weird how these players switch screen names and photos. I thought I was playing a male -- could have been a female -- who really knows anymore? Has anyone else played Mydogfuzzybear or had this happen with others players?

I guess the only thing that stays the same or you can believe anymore is that they are trying to scam you out of money in one way or another!
Jan 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ott from Chicago
by: Anonymous

Anyone meet him on words?
Jan 26, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		TerrySmith.1q@gmail.com. AKA Larry B vin 3970
by: Anonymous

Hello all you ladies that has been scammed by TerrySmith.1q@gmail.com, it has been confirmed that he is actually using Michael Whitehouse, and he is using this mans profile pictures. He is a scammer.

If you play with him on words, dont fall for his lies, romance or any pictures. Im trying to save you the time.
Jan 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Anderson
by: Anonymous

We need the USER NAME to investigate.

Click on their Profile for this info.

Example...

Richard Anderson
Richardanderson434 👈👈👈👈👈👈 USER NAME.
Playing since (date)
(Country) (Male or Female)

We have a team that investigates scammers and we need this in order to provide you with the truth.

Never send money, gift cards, steam cards, Amazon cards, etc. Never accept money on their behalf or pay custom fees. Never transfer bitcoins or invest your money with anyone you meet on this site.
Jan 25, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Anderson
by: Anonymous

What is his profile name? If you can post his user name, we will check to see and game him.

If he is a military doctor, UN worker, oil rig worker, engineer that is born in one place, lives in somewhere in US but works somewhere else, single or widowed with a kid then yes. They always say like I am from Italy but live in Dallas Texas in USA but currently working in high seas in Australia. They don’t realize that most people know where Dallas is.

Tell tale signs he asks, where you are playing from, what is your profession, are you married with kids. Do you have hangouts or WhatsApp, I am not always here do to nature of my work, I want to know more about ourselves.

They say alright or okay after everything you say

98% of men are scammers...
Jan 24, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Anderson
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know a Richard Anderson and whether he is a scammer?
Jan 21, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Foul Mouth Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone else play Andrew C./Andrewcolec9? His profile says he's been playing since Dec 12, 2020, from USA. Typical scripted conversation about nothing interesting or important, then a lot of pressure to go to Hangouts to "share pictures and get to know each other more better" even though I told him I was married. Figured he was a scammer.

I usually like to stall around to finish out the game (and get my win! lol), but this guy had a real foul mouth and the conversation just got vulgar. I had to block and report him after he asked if I had been f*cked hard lately. Disgusting pig!

I just hope this isn't a new trend to deal with playing the game. At times like this I really miss the good ol' days playing WWF without all these scammers and bad actors!
Jan 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Word War
by: Anonymous

To the person playing Scott Williams, I am playing him on another word game, Word War. I only play these AH for entertainment, they use a scammers playbook to get all of their scripts, so when they ask a question, I use their own script to answer back.

The first thing I do is ask for their pic, then look for them on images, when they want one of me, I stall them and tell them I don't take very good pics, that goes on until I can get the real identity of their stolen pics.

Just be careful with these AH, and never send them cards or money, and stay vigilant.
Jan 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry and Larry
by: Anonymous

Trust me... it’s confirmed.. both are scammers!!!
Jan 20, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matt Word or Frank Collins
by: Anonymous

Just wondering if anyone else has had a Matt Word or Frank Collins contact them on word with friends. Possible scammer
Jan 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know this one??
by: Anonymous

Anyone ever play against a Scott William? Very smooth, pretty good English and "script" not entirely followed. They are getting good.
Jan 17, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		re Terry & Larry
by: Anonymous

I can't get either player up with those player names. Can you check they are correct? I can then check the profile pictures & hopefully tell you who they are using, which you can throw back at them :-)
Jan 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry and Larry
by: Anonymous

I don’t believe they are the same person! Larry tells me he is in Manchester and told someone else he is in South Africa. Just because they use the same pictures doesn’t mean they are the same man. Also they are always on a rig and always have a contract so that is not any indication that they are the same person.

They all claim to be widowed and they all claim to have young children so that is also not an indicator that they are the same man. They all have something else in common to, they all want money!
Jan 16, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		TerrySmith.1q@gmail.com. AKA Larry B vin 3970
by: Anonymous

Playing both these men, they have the same profile picture, same daughter, Terry lives in Indiana, Larry lives in Alabama, both have foreign language, and I can't under Larry very well, Terry is very easy to understand.

Terry says his contract is up, but will need gift cards to get a ride home, Larry is still under contract. Both work on oil rigs. Its so odd to get pictures from both of them and they are the same man, both are Scammers and losers, so dont let them know anything about you, as they will fall so hard for you.

Dont believe a word they say, as both are big time liars. I did a background check on this one man, and nothing can be found
Jan 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Unable to report scammers on WWF as I go to report and it freezes and this has happened numerous times.
Jan 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Worst scam attempt ever!
by: Anonymous

Like many women on WWF I get approached by scammers constantly but this one really made me laugh. He launched straight into the ‘you are so beautiful, I want to be with you and make you happy. I know straight away when I see you that you were the one for me'! Why so funny? My profile picture is, quite deliberately, my much loved dog.

Interestingly, although I continually refused to provide him with contact details, personal information etc, he persisted for two days with his declarations of undying love and claims of being heartbroken. I did ask my dog but he’s not interested either!
Jan 15, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re 'Things to watch for/wealthy bachelor'
by: Anonymous

My group & I have encountered this a few times.
His name isn't Logan Maxwell, or similar, is it?

If you could post his full player name we can get him disabled.
Jan 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one
by: Anonymous

Words with friends showed a person I think was called my match of the day. I asked him to play. He did. Of course wanted to chat. I am chatting to play along. I had a scammer last year before I knew about this website. Is a CEO at his construction co.in Germany. Lives in Florida. Thinks I am beautiful bla bla bla. I will report him when I am 100 percent sure. Right now I am at 99 percent sure
Jan 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Things to watch for" comment
by: Anonymous

Your comment summed up a lot of the activity I've seen over the last year, but one other scenario that I personally experienced and wanted to add is the "eligible bachelor/businessman" who is single, never married, no children, no siblings, parents both deceased, self-described as a "loner."

Supposedly from the United States but travels frequently for business. You'll be the only person he can count on when his little financial crisis hits and his accounts are frozen because he's away from home and trying to take care of business.

My "bachelor friend" appeared to be wealthy with nice clothing and suits, a beautiful ultra-modern apartment, ready to retire soon as he apparently had quite a fortune set aside. Sadly he had been so busy with work his whole life he had never taken the time to find true love. So you just might be that special person to share it all with him!

Beware -- it's all a scam, very carefully played out and pretty believable if you're not suspecting anything. These guys are devious and you never know what their next little scheme will be.

Please continue sharing your experiences so we can stay informed!
Jan 14, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers hijacking other profiles
by: Anonymous

A lot of the same stories are already posted. These scammers will immediately start sending messages. You know it's a scam if you click on the profile, and the start date will be recent but the profile pic shows they're on a high level. One I had was the exact same story scam everyone was warned about.

He then accused me of being the scammer and got nasty. So now all I do is just keep repeating exactly what they sent me. They will soon disappear.

One said I'm from California, where are you from. I repeated the exact message. He then said, I'm from Miami, where are you from? They don't even pay attention to the conversation.
Jan 13, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lead them on
by: Anonymous

Love reading all these comments, but of course the majority of them are from people in the know! I've been having a few games with them myself - they obviously don't read your answers as they reply okay or that's nice to more or less everything.

One day I said I had fallen over and broken my leg - he replied "that's nice"! I've told others I'm a retired fraud squad officer. "What's that"? They sometimes say and I explain that I still report scammers if I come across them. Funnily enough most disappear then.

I've sometimes said I have 18 children and 45 grandchildren. They dont even respond. To answer one who asked me what I was doing today I told him I was making a wedding cake, doing a skydive, surfing, riding in a horse race and if I had time I would do a half marathon. All in one day. "That's nice!!" Bahaha.

I feel at least if they're talking to me then I'm wasting their time.
Jan 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		TerrySmith.1q@gmail.com. AKA Larry B vin 3970
by: Anonymous

TerrySmith.1q@gmail.com, is now Larry B vin 3970, be on the look out, Scammers,
Jan 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Things to watch for...
by: Anonymous

Here's what I've learned so far:

-They are all divorced or widowed with a kid(s).
-They either work on an off-shore oil rig, are an independent contractor, a doctor or are in the military...sometimes a combo of those.
-They will ask your age, marital status, if you have kids and where you are playing from.
-They will ask for you to chat on WhatsApp or Hangouts. If you tell them you have neither they will ask for your email address or insist you download the app.
-They will send "Alaye" as a message which is their way of saying they are a scammer and they suspect you are as well. The last time I sent "Alaye" the scammer sent back "Afar now" so I'm not sure if that is the new "code" word or not. One sent back "Boss man show me your ways. Only been doing this for a few days and you since 2011"
-They typically don't capitalize the first letter of their first name...not sure why.
-They recently joined and have 0 wins...a few have a handful. Average game score is low.
-They type "am" in place of "I am" or "I'm"
-They ask about your belief in God.
-They will ask you to do a video call so they can prove to you that they are not a scammer.
-They often call you "my dear" or "my friend" when chatting.
-They really drive home being your friend and tell you how much they appreciate your friendship (after a few basic messages).
-They miss obvious lies. For instance, I tell them I am from the north coast of the United States. We all know there is no north coast. One told me he lives in Vegas and I told him I go often and stay at the Hallmark Premier Hotel next to Bellagio. Anyone who lives there would know that is a lie. Instead he said he had been there and it is a lovely hotel.

There's a few I decided to call out and they eventually admitted that they are a scammer but try to get me to understand their government is corrupt and there are no jobs. They try to get me to still be their friend and listen to their sob story.

At that point I wish them good luck and end the game. Most will rematch and still try to get you to talk to you. A few of them have given me their phone numbers so I added them to my clipboard and give those numbers out to other scammers. One guy gave me his email address and it was his full user name with @gmail.com attached. I am not sure if this is their standard or not. I don't ask for their email or contact information. I only ask them the same questions they ask me and I do not any bit of romantic interest. I can only imagine what they say to women who actually express the same feelings to them.

Anyhow...sorry for the long rant, but I hope this will help someone!
Jan 12, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Waltersrussell27
by: Anonymous

Be aware! He tells me his name is Walters. Whose name is Walters? This is what he told me. He is a independent contractor for Exxon Mobile and is in Alaska on a job. He makes lots of money and that why he's not with his kids. He lives in Tampa, FL. He is 58 and has twins age 9. Their birthday is in Feb. His wife died giving birth. His kids are being watched by a nanny.

Very charming talker. He wanted my cell phone number right away. Did not give it to him. I tried looking him up on the internet with the info he gave me, and nothing came up. When I told him that I thought that he wasn't being honest with me, he told me that I had trust issues. So I finally told him that his story is all over the scam internet, he deleted and blocked me.
Jan 10, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Douglas Malcolm
by: Anonymous

Douglas Malcolm US general with the Peace Corps in Kabul. Widow with son in boarding school in California scammer.
Jan 08, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

I have gamed him - if he doesn't play back there is little we can do.

This is why it is important to post full player names - the sooner we have this info the sooner we can contact the game creators with hard evidence of attempted fraud.
Jan 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Username
by: Anonymous

Username on Words With Friends. Martincarson89. You mentioned you have a group to take down scammers. He hasn’t played for awhile. What’s the scoop on him. He has a Instagram account. Is this the same person scamming and using Martincarson89?
Jan 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook helpers.
by: Anonymous

Someone mentioned Facebook groups who work to take these fraudsters down? I run one. We are on Martin Carsons case big time.

PLEASE if you post here, make sure you post your guys (or girls) player name, then we can game them & do what we do :-)
Jan 07, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kenneth Winfrey WWF
by: Anonymous

Watch out for a Kenneth Winfrey, unfortunately my mother got scammed by this person. Claims to be Italian American, lives in New York. He’s a marine engineer stuck on a ship out in Syria and needed money to fly back to his son in New York then he got sick so needs money for food and meds instead. I can’t believe my mum fell for it but she’s lonely and vulnerable and really believed this guy loves her.
Jan 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Last comment on Martin Carson and others
by: Anonymous

To the person who just wrote in that last comment. Thank you. You have summarised it all so well and you are right, we won't be finding our soulmates playing WWF2.

Just be vigilant, guard your hearts and assume nobody is real regardless on how it may all seem.
Jan 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson and Other Professionals
by: Anonymous

He’s a professional scammer and grooming you for the "big haul." If they think you’re worth something they can get from you, they patiently build a relationship without ever asking for money or favors. After you trust them, are addicted to the love and attention they give you, are committed and think you will have a future together, they will make their move and ask for something major. And I’m not talking about a small gift card either. These guys will set up a major emergency and financial issue and need to quickly "borrow" thousands of dollars.

You trust your special friend, and because of the urgency and you not thinking it through clearly, many are able to get what they ask. If they do and when you realize you've been duped, you most likely will never hear from them again. If they don’t get what they want, they will become very nasty as they have become greedy and feel entitled to it. By this time, they will also know enough about you to try to hack into your accounts anyway or even try to get revenge by blackmail.

Believe me, I’ve been there. Don’t stay involved with him or any of these professional con artists. These are not the young boys in Nigeria just trying to get by. These are highly trained men who've accumulated quite some wealth doing this to lonely, vulnerable women. They know exactly what they're doing with the lies they make up, playing mind games with you, etc.

I was groomed like this for almost a year but, thank God, didn’t fall for the big haul. What hurts the most now is knowing I meant absolutely nothing to this person after talking to him for so long and thinking we had a special connection. He would have destroyed me financially in a minute and never cared.

You are just a person they are trying to scam, and they will just move onto the next unsuspecting person. They are despicable human beings without a conscience. At the end of one's life, whether or not you believe in God and eternal life or not, I wouldn't want to be faced with living a deceitful life like this all because of greed.

It's highly unlikely you're going to find your special person or soulmate on Words with Friends. Please realize what these men (and women) are up to and be very careful. Better yet, block them and move on with your life.
Jan 06, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

I do believe you regarding him. Did he ever ask any of you for money? I’ve been chatting with him for a year plus phone calls. What information did he share with you about his life? I’m inquiring because he hasn’t asked for any money, I-Tunes cards, etc.

Just so you are aware I’d never send money to him or anyone!!!! Just trying to figure him out so any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

I and a few others all played him at the same time. He chatted to us all. Loved us all...lol. Don’t believe a word he says no matter how much you want to believe him, don’t!


He is fake!
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Most are scammers
by: Anonymous

They can play with your mind and hope that you fall for it. Words of love, poems, songs etc. All just so you will fall for them. Mine went from being a 65 year old white man to in reality a 34 year old man from Nigeria.

Sometimes we are lonely and the attention is nice BUT it is not real
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response about martincarson
by: Anonymous

You do realize that they use pics of celebs and even impersonate them to get money from people. I have had several who posed as celebs but ended up being scammers. I also have had a couple make death threats.

I would say that 80-90% of people who play the game now are scammers. Men and women both are showing up.

Please read comments below and see the red flags, they are pretty obvious. With the events in Nigeria right now, they are getting more aggressive in their pursuits tactics.

There are plenty of Facebook groups that work to get these guys disabled.
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		How do you know
by: Anonymous

Re: Martin Carson. How do you know he’s a scammer? Did you chat with him? Is he the same person as on his Instagram?
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		A question
by: Anonymous

I did a face search and found that the person I was talking to wasn’t the person in the photo, the sad thing is they are using usually prominent people who are unaware of what’s happening.
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martincarson
by: Anonymous

Yes he is fake... a scammer
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has anyone ever played MartinCarson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever played MartinCarson on Words With Friends? His player name is Martincarson89.
Jan 05, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donations
by: Anonymous

Do some research - the Nigeria government is corrupt! That’s why the country is a mess. That’s why so much poverty and scamming. No jobs and no one cares! Any money that the government gets goes into the hands of its corrupt politicians! They live like kings while the vast majority is left to survive anyway they can. This is not meant to justify or defend the behavior of scammers...it’s not! It’s the facts of living in Nigeria.

We all need to be vigilant about not sending to scammers! But we have to educate ourselves, don’t assume they are all rich and living in luxury... they’re NOT!
Jan 04, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding... Poor and Slums
by: Anonymous

Wake up. Every time someone sends them money, gift cards, steam cards, etc it encourages them to get more greedy. If the person is actually that poor and lives in the slums then they can’t afford the computer that is used to scam people on their own.

Otherwise they are working in a room under the boss that is raking in millions or billions but only giving them a tiny amount. When you see photos of those arrested they are dressed very nicely. Donate your money to Feeding the Poor or to missionaries that help the Nigerians because this way 100% of the money is used productively.

DO NOT ENCOURAGE SCAMMERS OR FOR PEOPLE TO GOVE MONEY TO SCAMMERS.
Jan 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Poor and slums
by: Anonymous

You are correct there are hundreds or thousands of scammers that are rich! And yes I see them being arrested online. They are stealing and are filthy rotten rich! No one can possibly condone that. I surely won’t!
But there are some who really are poor and live in slums. They scam to eat. It’s not right! But should they starve because there are no jobs And their government doesn’t give a crap about them what they live or die?

None of us can possibly imagine life like that. I pray we never experience that.
Jan 03, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian Scammers post 31 Dec
by: Anonymous

To the naïve woman [possibly a scammer] who said these scammers are poor, living in slums and unemployed - they need to get into the real world.

Here is a group of "poor" scammers [in link below] caught who had $40Million in cash and the addresses of 2 million victims when caught and who had laundered hundreds of millions of dollars.

https://qz.com/africa/1879261/fbi-use-instagram-to-get-dubai-nigerian-fraudster-hushpuppi/

Poor scammers in slums - yeah right!

The only correct part is they are unemployed, because they don't need a job while they are stealing money from everyone and have $40Million in cash.

To the people who believe that the scammers are poor and living in slums - they deserve to be scammed for being so gullible.
Jan 02, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		So Many Scammers
by: Elizabeth

I’ve been trolling these scammers for months, and its very easy to spot them - average word scores are in double digits. They read from a script. I play along with them, keeping them occupied so they don’t engage with lonely, vulnerable people.

I told one man, I bought his daughter a Target gift card and he sent me his email address, after he asked me to take a picture of the card. I used a disposable email address and sent him some Bible verses about repenting from his sin and turning to Jesus.

Another man, gave me his street address and I looked it up and it was a mobile home in a trailer park.

Here are the losers I’m playing with now: jorge W. - zJw2656 ; Martin T. - Mtony1585; Peter L. - Peterlucas23; James M - zyngawfuser_43235224; Elliot W - Elliotw513
Jan 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Take responsibility
by: Anonymous

We all need to take responsibility for our actions and our decisions. No one makes us send gifts cards or money to anyone. We do it if our own choice. If I can’t afford to help someone, I shouldn’t. We all need to take responsibility for what we do or don’t do.

No one forces us to give. Ladies please don’t be coerced into giving what you can’t afford to be without. That is not how love works.
Jan 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian Scammers
by: Anonymous

Somebody wrote that they are unemployed and living in slums and that we should "give them a chance". A chance to do what? To inveigle themselves into the hearts of unsuspecting women who believe them when they profess love and adoration?

To try and get money out of someone who maybe doesn't have much herself? Sorry, but I don't think giving them a chance is on the cards!
I feel sorry there are people in this world who don't have much and have a hard time making ends meet. But maybe the one lady who does end up giving them money or cards, or whatever it is they're after, had a hard time making ends meet too!!!
Grrrrrr....
Jan 01, 2021
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian Scammers in poverty!!!
by: Anonymous

One scammer, "David Nathan", broke my heart when I finally got him to expose himself as who he truly is. I promised to not turn him into the police. He was my $75,000 scammer - what he asked for, he was given zero. He wasted 4 months of my life at that point in our relationship.

He confessed and wanted friendship. We did WhatApp videos. He still confessed love, he showed me a nasty apartment with no food and begged for my help. He showed me a house where his mom and siblings live. But the truth came out one night when I insisted he take me on a tour of his current apartment.

It was super nice, lots of food, he wore Nike clothes, he has recording music equipment that is very expensive. He played his guitars and sang music along with all of the background music.

He was continuing to scam women and still is. I deleted the App and blocked him after him asking me for money again knowing I had been in Urgent Care and was sick, he turned nasty.

They do NOT care. They want money. Don’t believe they all live in poverty!
Dec 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian scammers
by: Anonymous

They ARE unemployed and they DO live in poverty in slums! If they have the courage to be honest, at least give them a chance! If it were your son, wouldn’t you want someone to give him a chance!
Have a heart.
Dec 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reporting WWF scammer
by: Anonymous

Using name: Donald Cornell on words with friends is a scammer. Caution! Says he’s an engineer from Denmark.
Dec 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian scammers
by: Anonymous

In these last months wwf is full of scammers, I have at least 3 or 4 new players, all scammers, every day. But now they are different. I start asking them straight away " where in Africa are you from". And they have no problems at saying they are from Nigeria.

Today a new player has even the photo of a young black guy in a slum. I think that they have realized nobody believes anymore the story of a widowed oil rig engineer, therefore they try with a" half truth". They tell you they are unemployed, have sick parents, in any case they wanna talk on hangouts or whatsapp. But when you don't accept they block you.
Dec 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		READ ME - Tips
by: Troy TLC

1. Search for "groomed", below, for compelling stories.

2. Search for "TLC" for my prior tips.

3. Don't use your WHOLE NAME in any game: ask a trusted friend what is displayed in your profile, Don't use even part of your real last name!

4. Scammer's names change constantly: Creating a new post here might feel good, but isn't it kinda pointless and dilutes the valuable tips and stories of fraud?

Please use "Report Abuse" when you "Block" a scammer... You won't hurt any ones feelings!

Dec 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Annajames
by: Anonymous

Annajames on words is a scammer

Be careful
Dec 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Met on J date
by: Anonymous

Steven M Brown. Mining engineer out of Munich Germany. We spoke for about two weeks and he finally professed his love. The next day it seems he had a banking problem and can I please send his son a $300 gift card.

By then I knew it was a scam and so I asked for a street address. He explained I could use the email. I declined and called him a scammer and blocked him.
Dec 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan J
by: Anonymous

Just appeared as morganjohnson619

If you are going to use a photo don’t use one of a decorated Major and Sir ..... 😂

Reported.
Dec 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Websites
by: Anonymous

I think it’s time the websites checked into these reported romance scammers. They are far better equipped than we are to see if the person is for real and to start blocking them. Consider a water right year 2020 was and still is I think the website should step up.
Dec 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous Dec 21
by: Anonymous

Some of these guys are definitely more difficult to figure out than others. After playing Lightning Round, a man started a chat with me that turned into a relationship lasting several months. He was (supposedly) a businessman working from home at the start of the pandemic who said he was bored with the stay-at-home orders and I assumed had more time on his hands for playing games online.

He played Words very well and his grammar and communication skills were excellent. He (supposedly) was a bachelor and his stories about his life were very believable. We had an instant strong connection. We played games and chatted for weeks before he ever asked to text elsewhere as he was then leaving on an essential business trip and didn't want to lose contact with me while gone.

He started calling me dear and babe and was the sweetest, most attentive person. The photos he sent me matched him in video calls. He said he definitely wanted to meet me in the future.

I had just lost a close friend to cancer and I guess was far too vulnerable. He "groomed" me for many weeks before ever having a "financial issue" where he couldn't use his credit card and needed money quickly. I'm a professional woman who just about fell for it all, but I wasn't able to do what he was asking at the time.

We continued talking but there were many red flags after that -- just strange things happening that didn't feel right. Looking back, I believe at times it was someone else in our conversation. He had changed and there were many excuses and lies about everything.

I don't think he wanted to really waste anymore time with me because I didn't easily give in to his request for money.

I still can't believe I was duped like this in a romance scam. Everyone wants to just feel loved and accepted for who they are, and when you are played for a fool like this it's very traumatic. I honestly have no idea who I was talking to for months or where he was from. I feel for anyone who has been through this.

Yes, there are many of these scammers flooding Words these days and trying to jump on the bandwagon. You can pick them out in minutes. But there are also some highly professional trained scammers out there -- and all it takes is a lonely, vulnerable person to fall prey to their dangerous schemes.

Continue to get the word out to others! Now that I'm more aware because of my own experience, I've noticed segments on the news about this and articles in magazines and papers. There are many stories online. The more publicity about it all the better!
Dec 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Glenn Steelerman 3156
by: Anonymous

His profile picture is a General. His stats are good and he won over 2989 games. His grammar is good. It took him awhile to chat and when he did he said he is not a bad guy. He said he lives alone and I told him I’m married. He played a lot and never chatted that often.

He called me sweetie and baby. He said he loves to play words and I told him it was nice to play with someone who didn’t have an agenda. After that comment he didn’t play as often and finished the game and did not rematch.

I googled images of all army generals and his picture wasn’t there. And a real army general does not call women sweetie and baby. He did not ask the usual personal questions like the other scammers.

He does have his own agenda though.
Dec 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous Dec 14th
by: Anonymous

Couldn’t agree more with your comments. I’ve given ridiculous answers to their banal questions and still get the "Wow. That’s nice" response. They ask what I’ve had for breakfast or lunch and I’ve replied hedgehog stew - roadkill. "Do ŷou swim." I replied yes, I swam the Channel yesterday. "What hobbies do you have"? Yesterday I skydived, went deep sea fishing, made a wedding cake for a friend and cycled 20 miles! No comment back.

They are getting more clever with photos but I’ve noticed a big increase of men’s photos with dogs. "What breed"? I ask. They don’t reply until I’ve asked them three times. A golden retriever is described as a chihuahua!

It’s laughable. Well, it would be if it were not for the knowledge that some women are still being sucked in by the lies.

They disgust me. Report, report, report!
Dec 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too many scammers
by: Mary

Anonymous who wrote on Dec 14th. I agree with you. There are too many of them. Today I reported 5 of them, 5 " widows with children". For a while they had almost disappeared, but now they are back.

We have to keep reporting them but words with friends should do something too. 99% of new players with a photo of a middle age man are scammers. Why don't they check their IP, or ask them a document to verify their identity?
Dec 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

There are thousands of these scammers out there. There are groups working to get them disabled but we are finding that they are just popping right back on with same name and emails. Or they change the number at the end of their name by 1-2 digits. They all have the same story. They are getting creative with their pictures but they all almost chat immediately with the same script. They are asking to chat on WhatsApp or hangouts much quicker now.

We have reported so many directly to the game but they do not care. They don’t care that they are impersonating celebrities. Joe Cross, Paul Hollywood, Tony Baroud, Tom Earsting are the ones they use a lot. But the game makers do not care. Report them for fraud, unwanted contact and it will block them automatically. The more people that report them, it gets them disabled quicker.

Do not give your real information out ever, use a different location than where you are from. I never tell them if I am married or not, I tell them it doesn’t have any impact on the game if I am or not. They do not read your comments, they have a script of questions and we have seen the copy of them as well as pictures of them at work.

They are 18-25 year old males from Nigeria. The script is to switch off handlers if you don’t comply to push you to go to other places to chat. The game uses a lot of their data. They call you dear, beautiful, sweetheart because they have so many that they don’t remember the names and when they switch handlers, dear is easier.

If they say alaye, they are asking in Yoruba if you are a scammer basically.
Dec 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch Out
by: Anonymous

For Hanshans F. He is a real charmer. He wants you to invest in Bitcoin and will send you pictures of a Bitcoin machines. He wants to know your investments and then asks you to send him a steam card. He needs it for Christmas.

He says he is a builder in Germany and of course, lost his dear wife. I blocked and reported and he turned up on the list of players. He is gray haired and sunglasses in photo.
Dec 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gabriel Richards
by: Anonymous

Claimed to be from New York as a plastic surgeon currently in Panama. 39, single dad to a daughter. Kept asking for me to download hangout. Blocked me after stopped replying. Profile pic as a young white male with dark hair at the gym.
Dec 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		40,000$
by: Anonymous

My girlfriend had one of these a$$holes scam 40,000$. Seriously, FBI got involved. Said he was following her. Got really bad. If they are too good to be real. They are ladies.
Dec 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website maintenance
by: Anonymous

The website will be receiving maintenance for the next 4 days so any new posts won't appear live until after the 4 days.

Apologies for any inconvenience.
Dec 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers are all the same
by: Anonymous

I don't understand how people still believe to them. It is so easy to recognize them. Whenever a male player has a photo on his profile, always men over 50, he starts talking to you straight away, asks TO talk on hangouts, asks questions about your private life while he is always a single parent, an engineer/ surgeon/ in the army.

Now it is up to you not to play or keep talking, but remember he is a scammer so the more you tease him the funnier it is.
Dec 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Potter
by: Anonymous

Seriously....someone called himself Harry Potter and when I asked him if he knew J.K. Rowling of course he hadn't a clue. Apparently working in the Ukraine high seas but when I mentioned Sea of Azov again didn't know what I was talking about.

Got rid and reported twice.

Then there was Marcusbruce101 - using Paul Hollywood's photo, mentioned him before. Called him out by saying I know what your job is - presenting on TV. Asked him when his next show was on, he said before Christmas. Yeah right, Bake off has only just finished, which I told him. He disappeared.

Reported twice.

Then there was Davideric6811 - claimed to be working as an orthopaedic surgeon in Syria. Don't they all. So easy to catch out. Told me he loved me within about 6 lines, played him along a bit and said I warmed to his picture but I wanted him to come over to see if we were physically compatible. He said we can have a relationship without my husband knowing. They are so full of sh1t.

Now talking to Stewartcartermark - claims to be Austrian but currently living in Texas. Spoke German to him. No reply. Asked him if he spoke German, he said no. So you can't possibly be from Austria then - oh I left when I was young. Yeah right. Still playing this one along. Got to the stage where he wants to chat somewhere else.

I never go that far, call them out, tell them their Mother would be ashamed etc etc. What I don't understand about this one is that when I first played him he had been playing since Jan 2019, so when that is the case I give them the benefit of the doubt, now it appears he joined Sep 7 2020. How can that be??
Dec 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Isaiah Igho
by: Anonymous

If anyone is playing Isaiah Igho be careful. He knows all the right things to say.

Well he thinks he does...lol
Dec 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ogaga Akoh
by: Anonymous

Be aware of Ogaga Akoh, he is good but not good enough to fool me. I can see how he could fool some though.

Do not send him any money
Dec 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone come across Leo Nathan (Williams). Watch out, he's good!
by: Anonymous

Claims to work in oil spill clean ups. Has a load of money. He'll even give you access to bank account (which he has no access to himself). He'll go off on a contract (job with his crew), then supposedly add your email and have no other contact??

Then wants you to help pay for the cost of the transfer fee to his account and says he'll pay back. How? If he can't even access "his" account? Then turn around and tell you that you are the only one who has access to his account and will be liable if taken advantage of??? Like really??

There's no access to the account, only in person. Smells like fraud to me!

NOT FALLING FOR IT!
Dec 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Looking out for my WWF community!
by: Anonymous

Ladies, please be careful with these scammers and watch out for elderly family and friends so they don't fall victim to these con men either.

Even if you know enough not to send any money or do any money transfers for these guys, if you engage with them and answer their questions (they are always phishing!) and they have your cell number and/or email address, they can possibly figure out your passwords or security questions and hack into your accounts.

They may also use any intimate or compromising photos you may have sent to blackmail you and ask for money or they will send the pictures to everyone on your social media list.

And they may use your photos to create another profile to scam someone else. Yes, a man can pretend to be a woman online and scam another man! I imagine stealing your identity could become a nightmare.

I have been reading lots of stories online about romance scammers and wouldn't put anything past them what they are capable of. They have no feelings and you are just the next person they happened to come across online to try to scam and make some money. When you call them out after talking for weeks or months, your sweet friend will suddenly spew all kinds of hatred toward you and just move onto the next unsuspecting person. These guys have no conscience.

What an awful way to live your life. I hope they can find some peace in what they do during this blessed holiday season.
Nov 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcusbruce101
by: Anonymous

Oh boy am I going to have fun with this one! He's using the photo of Paul Hollywood (UK people will know him of The Great British Bake off).
Says he's from the US. Watch this space!
Nov 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shirley J and her scammer
by: Anonymous

His name is Mike Antonio Pierce and I was also his wife and his queen. He spoke with an Italian accent and claims to be an oil rigger working for an Australian company. I called him on it and boy did he get pissed.

I didn’t send him any money but he did get under my skin. Ladies remember you don’t want to be a purse for anyone. I sure hope the saying what comes around goes around it’s true.
Nov 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed on the hangouts app
by: Shirley J

Someone on hangouts scammed me big time. He doesn't answer questions when asked and claims he's a widower, mother just passed. I fell for it constantly sending him Google play cards but have stopped and feel like a complete fool and he calls himself a orthopedic surgeon supposedly working in another country and has given me 2 different dates when he's suppose to return to the states.

He's still there constantly calling me his queen and wife and I must have sent at least close to 2 grand in play cards and he was always telling me he loves me. He has an accent v

Ladies beware and be careful
Nov 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Anonymous

I have a Marcus Antonio trying to scam . I can’t believe how many guys are scamming . There are 2 other ones . Same line lost wife in a tragedy . Wants to talk on google hang outs
Nov 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer?
by: Anonymous

Anyone deal with a Kevin? He says he’s from California and works in the oil field??
Nov 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Justin Yoder scammer
by: Anonymous

From Nashville, original from the Netherlands, he is a single father. Wife died OR left him after he found her in bed with his best friend. Works on an oil right in the gulf of Mexico. Very good looking man.

I did a search of his photo on the internet and found his photos and name were stolen from a real estate agent in Utah by the name of Justin Yoder. Asked me to go to Google Hangouts, sent YouTube videos, professed his love.

Trust your instincts!!! I got out before anything happened but it became scary and unnerving.

Horrible people out there! He now has a fake Facebook profile too.
Nov 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Slime bag
by: Anonymous

Be aware of James P. Parker! Plays a couple of good games, then chats, charms and uses sweet talk to engage ladies. EG: Honey, sweetheart, etc. Wants you to share your details. You get nothing, very little from him. Sends YouTube love songs, calls on Hangouts.

Claims to be Italian, widowed with 2 daughters, stranded while working in Ireland, needs cash to help out with machinery repair. Has accomplices to receive cash in States and Nigeria? Ghana? - don't do it!

So many obvious lies, deceitful. Such a bad tempered creep.

Steer away.
Nov 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cjohn
by: Anonymous

Anyone have any dealings with a John Marshal or a Haggis Alexander? Both claim to be in Iraq and same sagas.
Nov 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got him
by: Anonymous

Martin B or (Martinbraden) with the gmail name "Marvin D Barron" now erased. He has a fake pic of him holding his dog, often plays lightning round.

Claims he's in Manchester but he's from Louiseville Kentucky (but I think he's actually from louieville in south africa).

"alaye" user, the phone number he gave me was: +447441442291 (I tried to milk the scammer of everything he had). He's one of those 'investor' people.
Nov 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

Ladies trust me if ever there was a scammer, Terry Smith is a big time SCAMMER, don't fall for anything he says. He will lie and make you believe it, he thinks things out, but sooner or later, he will slip up, please I beg you, don't fall for his lies, he says he is 64 yrs old , gray hair, glasses and nice looking, if I could sent a pic. I would, beware of him
Nov 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: martincarson89
by: Anonymous

I've never played Martin Carson but have played other scammers who were excellent players scoring high numbered words. The reason for their high scores is some of them are using a cheating app called snap assist.

They download the app and take a screen shot of the page and this app gives you a list of high scoring words to use. This is one more trick of these scammers to try and fool us into thinking they are the real deal, when they are not. They are only after money and gift cards and will say or do anything to accomplish this.

Normally they are very low scoring players. Usually scoring 5 to 10 pts per word. Please be aware of this when playing.
Nov 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		ScrabbleGo
by: Anonymous

ScrabbleGo: Beware of "Benjamin D." Claims he is Dr. Benjamin D. Brinkman, in Sanaa, Yemen. Provides stolen pictures and identity of Dr. Garth Davis from Asheville, NC.

States he is Christian and will send daily devotions from Yemen. Stated his wife has died, and has 2 young daughters living in Asheville with their nanny??

Truth is Dr. Davis and wife Kelly are divorced (had son Alex who died in a car crash) with 2 daughters NOT named Melissa and Melinda.
Nov 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever played against Martin Carson in the past? Excellent player!!! Username Martincarson89.
Nov 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matt schell or schellM
by: Anonymous

Take your pick. Starts chatting saying she is from California. Wants to chat on Hangouts, asks for a photo and sends on at first fully clothed. Tells me I am cute despite me being twice her age. Google image search shows she has stolen identity of a porn star Katie Banks. Blocked her and reported her via Words.

I think the gmail address is false too and Schell Matt had a mans photo at one stage. So she may be scamming men and women.
Nov 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Usual approach
by: Anonymous

Was contacted through chat on Words. After a very short while she wanted to chat on Hangouts. Asked for a photo and sent me one with huge cleavage. Said her name schell. One name I could see was schellM. And her profile picture said Matt schell. At one time she changed her profile picture and it was a man.

She sent more pictures, some naked and one looked too professional. I did reverse Image search and it turned out she was using Tania Banks website. I let her continue until she asked for $100 Steam card so she could send me a video especially for me.

Reported her on Words site for impersonation but could easily be for fraud. The time zone difference didn’t make sense as she was on at times when she would have been in bed in California.

Probably another Nigerian, giving decent Nigerian people a bad name
Oct 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sad but reality
by: Anonymous

None of us knows what we would do if faced with the conditions under which these boys live. Yes it’s lying, cheating and stealing and it’s WRONG! But it’s survival for them. I don’t condone it. Ive seen horrible situations there, sad and horrifying. People die there because they can’t afford to get medicine.

Again I don’t condone their behavior but no one should live like that!
Oct 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Encho Donald
by: Anonymous

This person said he’s an orthopedic surgeon from New Zealand but working in Sacramento. Yet his English is poor. Suddenly he says he’s in love with me. Wanted me to invest in a company called Zedoptions and then when I wouldn’t he asked me for an iTunes gift card for 100us. Says he needed it to update his computer to apply for a job.

I asked him why he hadn’t the money when he is a surgeon and therefore well paid. He said he had spent all his money on his son who had been in an accident.

These people are the lowest of the low.
Oct 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re List by Anonymous
by: Anonymous

I am afraid you are wrong.

They do work in cels, sharing info between them & also sharing chats between 3 or more of them. They have 'closers' who deal in going in for the final scam. We know this because we have contacts who have told us how it works. `

We have seen the lists & we have seen their faces. You might find your scammer suddenly changes his tone, his language might become worse or his terms of endearment for you change. This is because you are talking to a different man now.

This is also why they like to call you 'dear' - it saves them having to learn a new name for every new scam.

Also I am very, very aware on the horrors of living in Nigeria. I have seen it in videos boys have sent me & it is appalling.

But I would still never steal from a vulnerable person. Ever.
Oct 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two???
by: Anonymous

Anyone else deal with a Mark Pettle? Or Mark Steven?
Oct 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcus W
by: Anonymous

Marcuswhite222 plays WWF. He bides his time and is an ok player. Been playing since January this year so he's lasted well. Just started calling me beautiful and baby which is par for the course from a scammer. Then he asked to go on hangouts or WhatsApp.

Bye bye Marcus. Reported him.
Oct 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true
by: Anonymous

Stacy Evans uses stacyevans751@gmail.com for hangouts. Suggests swapping photos and uses Ava Adams website for the pictures. Asks for money, amazon cards, and gets annoyed when accused of a scam. Says it’s her birthday, and send explicit photos.

At one point they said " Truth be told love die with moses for mountain" Traced this to a Facebook page of a Nigerian singer.

Enough said. Don’t be fooled as she is good but not good enough
Oct 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Connor
by: Anonymous

Please do a reverse image on this guys photo, on google or Yandex. I prefer the latter. The mere fact you are asking if anyone else is in communication with him shows you are not convinced this guy is real. He probably isn’t.

Tell your loved one to block!
Oct 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just wondering
by: Anonymous

There are lots of names for these scammers, and I believe they use other people’s names and possibly photos. As well as names could we see photos, or is there a site where we can check them out.?


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t be fooled
by: Anonymous

Susan F. Or Boonelisa63

Normally they ask to go to Hangouts. This one couldn’t wait. Told me it was her birthday and if I sent her a steam card she would send me a video of her playing with herself. Blocked and reported
Oct 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Connor
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had contact with a man named Robert Connor from Texas who is an oil rigger.

Please post as the safety of someone I love is at stake
Oct 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		List
by: Anonymous

I don’t believe that there is a list that is shared by scammers. These are mostly young guys just trying to make money to survive or pay for school fees. It’s not some huge syndicated business. What they do is wrong, but some are desperate as there are no jobs there, the government is corrupt and no one cares if they live or die.

What would we do if we had to live like that?
Oct 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Do these scammers share a list.
by: Anonymous

The short answer is yes, they do have a blacklist of names & profile pictures. Myself & the people I am working with to get these scammers disabled have been listed. We have even seen our old profile photos on pinboards in the background while on videochat under a new player name.

We change player name & picture regularly & open new accounts too. Bear in mind also that the recent youth uprisings in Nigeria mean that there are fewer of them active at the moment too.

Also THEY report US too, resulting in account loss on occasion. Zynga do nothing about this, even though we are, in effect, helping them do their jobs by stopping these scammers. Zynga will not even look into our own account closures.

This & the fact that Scammers can re open an account on the same email address are things that Zynga need to urgently address, to keep innocent players safe :-)
Oct 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Got me a live one
by: Anonymous

James V.
Jamesval()🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

From Netherlands, currently living in Vernon Hills, Illinois but right now working in Kuwait 😏
Oct 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

He has no middle name or user name just email address
Oct 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stella james
by: Anonymous

Stella I think you sent me a invitation to accept you on hangouts, if you did, please resend. This maybe something about Terry Smith so please send again to francesseay9@gmail.com
Oct 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do these WWF scammers share a list?
by: Anonymous

As other ladies have mentioned and suspected, I believe I managed to get myself on some sort of a list that these scammers must keep and share among themselves that I'm not to be contacted anymore on WWF as I'm onto what they're up to and most likely blocking/reporting them.

I used to get bombarded with requests after playing Lightning Round, but now I see their faces (some in military uniform, etc.) and I don't get any new game requests, or maybe one after playing like ten rounds or so.

I guess the "rats" don't like when we "rat" on them and may somehow know now not to waste their precious time on some of us. Does anyone else know anymore about this?

It's still important to get the word out what these scammers are up to!
Oct 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Money Transfers
by: Anonymous

Just another warning! Besides the usual request for money cards and gift cards, beware of transferring money around for these scammers too. Some even promise a little "extra" for your trouble, but transferring money, especially illegally obtained, is money laundering and a felony. If the feds look into things, you will be easily identified with your name and computer/phone identification numbers on the transfer.

Scammers also may make a deposit to your account with a "rubber check" that is not good and will eventually bounce. So it looks like you have money in your account and they immediately want it transferred somewhere else. So you do a Western Union money order or a similar transfer and they withdraw the cash right away.

A few days later you will be notified by the bank that the transfer which went through didn’t have sufficient funds. Your name is on it, you will be responsible for it, and the scammer will have your money and be long gone. There probably won't be any way to contact him either by this time or get anything back.

So please don’t fall for any of this!
Oct 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Smith
by: Anonymous

Re Terry Smith

Can we have his player name please, then those of us who do this actively can game & report him.

The name that was posted previously is either incorrect or now disabled.

PLEASE PLEASE include FULL player names when you post about your scammer.
Oct 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Smith
by: Anonymous

Ladies beware Terry Smith is on the loose again, he takes all he can get from you, all the while making his moves on mother's, and he will smooth talk you, and will make you feel like he really loves you, and promises to come and get you after his contract is up, all the while telling lies, after lies.

He will use you for a year or so and then he will let you go, that means all your money is in his bank account.

Please don't fall for him, as that is not his real name, after doing a background check, he does not exist, just a made up name, Be very careful
Oct 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith
by: Anonymous

Please listen to some one whose been there and done that, a scammer by the name of Terry Smith, is looking for older ladies that have money and a lonely heart, and he will make you feel like he is so in love with you, that no one will take you away. He is a wolf in Sheep's clothing, a scammer. He will love you and come for you when his contract is up.

But then, something happens and he needs a large amount of money. Be careful, Do not give him nothing, he is building his bank account.
Oct 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

There is another scammer on this list, Terry Smith, so lookout, be aware, he will tell you anything you need to hear, he loves you so much, as soon as his contract is up, he will come and get you, makes himself very welcome in your life, don't let him know anything about you, he will never tell you anything about him self, except he is divorced with a little girl, his wife cheated on him, but it's a lie.

He wants gift cards and tries to get money too, so don't fall for his tricks, as he is a big time scammer
Oct 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible U.S. scammer
by: Anonymous

Stay away from a player going by the name of Wallace J. in Words with Friends. Did some investigation and found out He is a She. Posing as a widower with two kids. Stuck on an oil rig in the gulf of Mexico.
Oct 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to report even if they have blocked you
by: Cinnamon

Posting this again for reference. This method is the best way to report these idiots.

Did you know that even if your opponent has blocked you, you can still report them?
Reporting, rather than just blocking, is SO important. After a certain amount of reports they get disabled, then they need to open a new account & start all over again. They hate this. It saves others getting scammed & makes a huge difference, so PLEASE REPORT YOUR SCAMMERS!

Here is how to report someone who has blocked you, on a mobile:

1: Click on your photo, then on the settings cog.

2: Scroll right down then click on Manage Block List.

3: Click the 3 horizontal lines in the orange bar, on the right.

4: Click report abuse, in red.

5: From here you can find everyone you have ever played, even if they have blocked you, & report them.

Report them more than once if you can. They are usually guilty of more than one issue - Chat-fraud, Chat - unwanted contact, Chat - impersonation & Photo - impersonation are my regulars.

Also, from the manage Block List page you can see who you have blocked & if they have been Disabled.

It's a great resource :-)

Happy Words with Friends playing - if we work together we can rid this great game of these scumbags.
Oct 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		re - Trap the Love Rats
by: Anonymous

Thanks for your post and sorry you got sucked in by one of these leeches, for that is what they are. We all need to have a concerted effort to oust these scumbags. I just wish more ladies would think to get on this, or a similar website, to learn about their methods and resist falling for their lies.

All too easy when you're at home feeling vulnerable and kind at heart. I'm continually reporting for abuse, it's disheartening when you see them still online doing their 'thing'. WWF needs to buck its ideas up in banning them completely and to make it easier to report. The system often gets 'stuck' when you try to report - very frustrating.
Oct 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trap the "Love Rats"
by: Anonymous

I have noticed over the past few days the requests to start games from these bad actors are decreasing. Thank you ladies for all the work you are putting into this. I'm on a mission too to block and report as many as I come across.

I still struggle daily after my emotional ordeal being involved with a romance scammer and can tell from some of the posts I'm reading that others have been through a lot too. I really feel for all of you. I come here often to read posts and comments and it has helped me get stronger.

These "love rats," as I prefer calling them now, take advantage of our loneliness and vulnerability and good heart, and it is sad how we get sucked into their game of lies and manipulation and have to deal with it all.

I know it all seems foolish to me now, but there's always a first time for everyone. I was busy with my job, family, and home and honestly had never heard of these types of scams. I came to Words with Friends for a little relaxation at the end of my day and unfortunately had my path cross with a real "smooth one" who had learned the trade all too well. They are out there all hoping to come across someone like I was.

Let's continue to fight this problem and look out for each other. Get the word out to others. Thank you so much for your support!
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Smith
by: Anonymous

This man is one heck of a scammer, tells you what you want to hear but never follows through with anything, as long as you keep sending cards, you will hear what lonely women need, so please ladies, be aware of this man
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to report scammers
by: Anonymous

Please don’t just block them, report them for abuse of fraud, unwanted contact or if you know whose picture they are using then impersonating is good too. Don’t just report once, report over and over.

Go to setting and then scroll down until you find the report abuse. Choose the persons user ID and then the reason.

You can report more than one offense.
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played Words With Friends with a Martin Carson. If so please share if you have chatted with him? He’s not on WWF now. Been off it for about 10 months. I’m desperately trying to figure him out. Thanks
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to report scammers
by: Anonymous

I have quite a list of scammers that i would like to report. What is the process?
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Smith
by: Anonymous

Oh ladies, believe me he is a scammer, big-time scammer, Iyke and three of my friends have chatted with him, all trying to test him, and he took the bait, as he is the biggest scammer around. And when you confront him about being a scammer or about lying he gets very angry.

Any of you who have dealt with him will know that’s what he does. He has been promising to come and get me for almost a year now. Ha ha ha, I won’t hold my breath waiting for him. So if anyone out there is in doubt about him, trust me he is a scammer
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff D.
by: Anonymous

He claimed to be an orthopaedic surgeon on a contract with the UN helping the war victims there. Also said he was from Detroit but originally from Rome. After a somewhat brief conversation he asked for my cell or to talk in hangouts. His username was Jeff Donald with some numbers after it but I didn’t write it down before I blocked him. He is also on scrabble go.
Oct 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jacole
by: Anonymous

BEWARE ladies. Kelvin Jacole promises you the world! He is very good with words and music. Contact by Hangouts, video call and mail. DON’T TRUST HIM. Unfortunately I did.
Oct 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith1.q@gmail. com
by: Anonymous

Would love to hear from all the ladies he is or has talked with, to see if it's the same Terry D sayif it is, then I will know he is a scammer her is my email francesseay9@gmail.com
Oct 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jacole
by: Anonymous

Kelvin Jacole is a scammer! Charmer but watch him. Says he divorced 2 years and found out his daughter of 12 years is not his. CEO of company in the states. Living in Waterford now trying to sell his late mothers house who died 40 years ago.

Good looking guy with beard 52 years old!
Oct 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jacole, Curtis Ortega
by: Anonymous

Beware of Kelvin Jacole, CEO Jhavens Food & Logistics and Curtis Ortega
Oct 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Pettle. Mark steven
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Mark Pettle and also a Mark Steven.

1 worker for UN in Iraq as medical surgeon
2 other engineer in Australia

Neither has access to money
Oct 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

Had anyone played WWF with a Martin Carson???
Oct 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jacole
by: Anonymous

Hi! Those who had contact with Kelvin Jacole, please can you write to me? I was scammed by him 😞 My email julia.eliasson@protonmail.com
Please!
Oct 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re. Ridiculous
by: Anonymous

I had a Jason who prior to Jason was a Joe?! I called him out too cause he used the same lines as this other guy who was young and on some military base. And of course both were widowed.

I just want to play WWF not deal with these idiots
Oct 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ridiculous scammer weekend
by: Anonymous

Oh I couldn't agree more. There must be thousands of the little blighters out there now. I called one out this weekend - it makes me laugh how irate they get! This particular one was quite abusive - F*** my family, F*** you - it went on and on. Five minutes later..."it doesn't matter". Bahaha....yeah right!

This one was David B (Divid smiths)- unusually from the UAE and not the USA! Nasty piece of work.

Needless to say he was reported.
Oct 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ridiculous scammer weekend
by: Anonymous

Yes! This weekend was insane with scammers. Going on about how they want a woman to take care of and love and how they are hardworking. It starts with a hello, then a hello with a question mark then a ton of questions ranging from are you married, what do you do, so do you have kids then non stop questions and stupid quotes. Its getting out of hand now.
Oct 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re be Smarter
by: Anonymous

The group has had at least 4 dozen profiles reported and disabled. By engaging with them we are learning more. Zynga know this too & aid us.
Yes, they come back but when they do they are disabled faster because Zynga already have their email on record.

We do NOT teach them, we are careful about that.
But we are succeeding & enjoying it while we do :-)

Don't engage if you don't want to - your call - but DO report and they will be disabled even faster.
Oct 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be smarter
by: Anonymous

You can get them reported, but they just pop up elsewhere under a different profile. So the only way to really stop them is to stop engaging with them altogether. If their supply of ‘scammees’ dries up, then their business of scamming
dries up.

Do not chat with them, do not engage in any conversation with them! By chatting with them you only encourage them to keep trying. And reporting them does nothing.
Oct 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Be smarter by Anon
by: Anonymous

No, DO engage with them, then you can report them & that gets them disabled.

That is what we are doing on my Facebook group, with huge success.
Oct 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jackson Davis
by: Anonymous

Scammer. Called him out and then the game and his profile disappeared. Immediately started a chat then wanted to go to a private chat off of WWF, wanted me to send pics, wanted to send me flowers, etc.
Oct 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More and more scammers
by: Anonymous

Its getting ridiculous how many scammers are per day. I try to keep my games full with my regular players but when they aren't here come the scammers. I had 5 new ones in one day!!!

Same routine, Hi how are you, hows the weather. Same bs everytime. I get tired of it and I just block one right after another.

I love the game but this is getting crazy.
Oct 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be smarter
by: Anonymous

We all need to start being smarter than these scammers! Ladies you will not find the love of your life on wwf! So stop chatting with these guys and falling for their lies and promises!

Take control and DO NOT ENGAGE WITH THEM!
Oct 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		PLEASE put the full player name..
by: Anonymous

Please put the full player name of your scammer. So many have generic names - Terry Smith for example will have an individual player name too. Click on the profile & it will be under the user name, in smaller text.

This way myself or my friends who also do this can play him & get him reported, then ultimately disabled as the more reports they get, the quicker they are disabled.
;-)
Oct 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Smith
by: Anonymous

Ladies beware Terry Smith is a scammer, and he is a slick talker, knows what he is doing and how long he can hold your attention. He says he has a daughter named Rosie and nanny Martha, from Indiana, and caught his wife with his best friend and divorced, lies, lies and more lies.

He says he is 64 yrs old, with gray hair and peppered beard, and he will scam you out of your money so fast, and he will fall in love with you, and says he will come and get you.

Do not believe a word he says.

I Hope this helps some ladies that fall for him
Oct 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many scammers
by: Anonymous

I play often so I get a lot of scammers. I can tell immediately so I don't chat with them anymore. They're the same "How's the weather there? I'm an off-shore oil rigger or military, widowed with children" Think we're great friends when I've said almost nothing & my profile is a dog. They want to move to hangouts, so I block & report.
Oct 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith
by: Anonymous

This Scammer promises love and asks for money!!
Beware ladies!
Oct 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aleppo Peace Keeper
by: Anonymous

I’ve been playing this game for a few years now and I am on my 3rd or 4th scammer. The scamming has only happened in the last 9 months. I got a challenger called amandasorquist

She says that she is serving as a Peace Keeper in Aleppo but comes from Atlanta Georgia. She will be my second US military woman from the US who is in Aleppo but she is almost as attractive and fascinating as the first.

I must join the US military to find gorgeous looking women. I am just waiting for the request to contact her on WhatsApp or another social medium. ATM she is being very inquisitive.

The last 2 "women" wanted me to send them phonecards
Oct 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Sabrina Duijnisveld with phone number +31 6 55320044
by: Anonymous

Here is this woman scammer. She is using her real face to make money from men. She comes to you for ONS and if you look serious, she pretends to be serious too and uses her academic program to make money from men.

Here is here number +31655320044. She’s looks so beautiful and said she works and does her PHD. She’s a liar. I look up and noticed it’s not.
She’s from the Netherland as she said. I think she’s going to show real face to scam men.

Please everyone be careful.
Oct 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		HOW TO REPORT IF THE PLAYER HAS BLOCKED YOU.
by: Cinnamon

Haven't been on here for a while - busy with my band of likeminded people getting these men disabled.

Did you know that even if your opponent has blocked you, you can still report them?
Reporting, rather than just blocking, is SO important. After a certain amount of reports they get disabled, then they need to open a new account & start all over again. They hate this. It saves others getting scammed & makes a huge difference, so PLEASE REPORT YOUR SCAMMERS!

Here is how to report someone who has blocked you, on a mobile:

1: Click on your photo, then on the settings cog.
2: Scroll right down then click on Manage Block List.
3: Click the 3 horizontal lines in the orange bar, on the right.
4: Click report abuse, in red.
5: From here you can find everyone you have ever played,even if they have blocked you, & report them.

Report them more than once if you can. They are usually guilty of more than one issue - Chat-fraud, Chat - unwanted contact, Chat - impersonation & Photo - impersonation are my regulars.

Also, from the manage Block List page you can see who you have blocked & if they have been Disabled.

It's a great resource :-)

Happy Words with Friends playing - if we work together we can rid this great game of these scumbags.
Oct 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morrisonjordan390
by: Anonymous

This one is the usual working in the military. He’d befriended me a month or so ago and told me he was based in Canada. I declined his next game to get rid of him. Then this month he popped up again. This time he’s a coastguard in London.

Kept pressuring me to go on hangout. When I asked him how he’s changed countries and professions he just said personal reasons. I said it was impressive how in the age of Covid and quarantine, he was able to change countries and professions all in the space of a month!
Oct 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Crowned Prince of Dubai
by: Anonymous

Beware this guy is a patient person never giving up. Most guys on wwf get angry about not getting my email address. But, not this guy. He claims to be the Prince of Dubai leaving in conversation "to do prayer calls" that last all day.

He claims he isn't married but was engaged last year to an arranged marriage but it didn't work out. In the few weeks that I have been talking with him, not giving him any true info about myself, he hasn't asked for money but, I'm sure it will come soon enough.

Anyone else talking with this guy?

Here is his email

hamdanprincefazzah65@gmail.com
Oct 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of this one
by: Anonymous

Started off as friendly chat, suggested going to Hangouts which made me suspicious. Asked me about myself and asked for a photo. Then sent me a revealing picture, said if I wanted more I could send her money. For research purposes, said she used to work in a bar in Florida till COVID.

Pictures and text got more graphic as she thought she had me hooked. Blocked her and stopped playing. Goes under the name of Janemichelle , JaneM, Lisa Jane, Janemichelle008. Beware of the happy smiling face, aged 25. She thinks I promised her money;. She has tried to start other games but not accepting any of them. Plus she was rubbish at scrabble. Played 7 point words 😂😂. Also said she had travelled to Paris of France, Ajax of Amsterdam and Yugoslavia. Yet that ceased to exist before she was born.
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ramsay Nouah
by: Anonymous

This guy (in real life) is a Nigerian actor and producer, done well for himself, has a wife and 3 kids. According to google very happily married. He asked for a game and immediately asked if I'd downloaded his videos on YouTube. I must admit I wondered if it was porn but decided to take a chance. They are actual films (can't remember the names right now).

I looked him up, asked him whether he was born in Lagos and he said yes. Wikipaedia says he was born in Ebo, which I challenged him on. He said his Mum told him he was born in Lagos and brought up there too, not everything on the internet is correct. He says he is split from his wife and has the kids. He can discuss his marriage but not on WWF.

I told him I had no interest discussing his marriage, and that I was surprised he would even think of doing so considering his high profile! He says he viewed me as a friend but no problem. Can we chat outside? Usual stuff. I then challenged him and said I thought he was a scammer. "alright then, no problem. I owe you no explanation or proof and besides I just met you and was too friendly with you. It's OK. Stopped talking and playing now. He sounds quite intelligent with the way he writes and is beating me well (b4 he stopped playing). Could he be the real thing? Has anyone else been challenged by this guy?
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

Don’t send any pics. Your face and pics could be used by a scammer. They gather pics to set up a profile. Your face could turn up as a scammer!
Oct 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Crowned Prince of Dubai
by: Anonymous

Thank you for this website.

I know there are lots of scammers out there mostly with WWF and I like to toy with them. Exaggerating my family life. Most of them give up but lately I've had the pleasure of conversing with the Crowned Prince of Dubai.

He tells me that he is lonely after being forced into marriage with someone he doesn't love. We've been talking for a week now and he hasn't asked for money or talks of loving me. I guess he is still "building on our friendship" before he tells me such things or asks for money.

I read somewhere that the fake Fazzahs will ask for money for a fake orphanage. I know in my heart and mind that he is a scammer, so what can I ask to throw him off his game?

He is insistent on getting my pictures. Mostly selfies (what do you look like right now?), nothing inappropriate. I've told him that I work in the cyber crimes (which I don't) department of my local law enforcement agency. He wants me to send him pictures of me at work.

Why does he want my pictures? I questioned the picture he sent me. Asking if it is in real time. He said no, it was taken earlier in the day. I can't find his email at the moment but it is something like

princefazzahhamdan65@gmail.com
Sep 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		bryantdavison1111s
by: Anonymous

Total fraud. Typical scam artist. Just trust me. Beware and stay away.
Sep 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tons of scammers on WWF
by: Anonymous

Beware of men that try to engage you on messaging on WWF. They are up to no good. They try to lure you to other messaging apps or giving up your email app. Some are smoother than others. They try to get personal info from you.

I will block communication from people who want to engage in this way.
Sep 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Seeing the light.
by: Anonymous

Been corresponding with a henry morgan for nearly a year, and he’s asked for cards and money for all the usual problems. Tried to find him on a few scammer sites, but he’s obviously using someone else’s pics.

It’s those people I feel sorry for, as I wonder do they know they are been used. I have blocked him a few times, then he emails me.

I haven’t seen him on WWF since I blocked him.

Just realised I didn’t say anything about Henry Morgan. He says he’s of German parents, Wife died and three children with the eldest named Lisa. he works on oil rig and when I first met him he was in Scotland then he briefly went home to NY then off again to Portsmouth UK.

I have see a pic of a henry morgan but not him.
Says he’s 60, grey hair, and pictures of him on a rig and in an office and 2 pics of him wearing glasses.
Sep 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louis burke 333
by: Anonymous

A scammer and English states he lives in New Jersey and when I asked him questions he replied you think like a dog
Sep 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry smith
by: Anonymous

Anyone chat with this guy terry smith. He is smooth and loved me. Gonna come for me when the contract is over. Been saying that for months. Every time his contract is supposed to be over he has one more problem and needs more money and more time.

I finally realized he’s not coming to get me, I just wonder how many others he has promised to come get and rescue
Sep 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel r
by: Mrs B

Claims to be a widow from Germany but living in the states and has three daughters. He speaks very good English so he could fool some people. I literally played one game of the lightning round and he started a private game.

I knew from the start he was a scammer as I’ve played many of them before. I was going to carry on Playing along with his lies but decided not to so reported and blocked him
Sep 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin jacobs
by: Anonymous

I came across Kelvin Jacole. Should live in Amsterdam but using a mobile number from the USA
Sep 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Forex scams
by: Anonymous

Amandacuttie
Sharonarmett899

Both have intimate conversations, that lead to asking you if you've heard of forex trading. Both have polished presentations that promise big returns with low risk.

Sharon then communicates with you via email. Amanda doesn't. Both start off as "quick play" players until I balked at committing to their program without thinking about it more. Then they no longer continue with WWF game. Haven't heard from them again
Sep 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lukeevansofficial75@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Be careful on Hangouts for This scammer on scrabble go. He has a picture of Luke Evans as his profile picture and goes under the name of Lukeevansofficial75@gmail.com

He pretends he is Luke, and starts off chatting then says how lovely you are and not like the fake actresses etc and promises you everything and tries to get you to email his management for a come and greet that normally costs you a few thousand pound. Then a bit later says he has a fallout with his management and needs €10000 to get a hotel and plane ticket and when told he was a scammer still tried to convince and says he loves me, and when you don’t fall for it he will block you and disappear.

Please be aware as he sends photos of Luke and will call you on your phone to try to make it look real. He is very good.

BEWARE
Sep 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bob Rice
by: Anonymous

From the very start I had a gut feeling that this person was a scammer by first researching WWF scams. I only wish that others would research before getting themselves into a situation that would involve them into being lured giving them gift cards or money. I didn't get that far.

I played along and like many chats, they ask you to hangouts or whatsapp. I said I've never heard of these apps. I texted him, he gave me his phone number. Started texting and yes, messes up your mind with the romantic words which was typical in most chats. When I mentioned he was a scammer, he got defensive.

The picture belonged to Gabriel Wutrich. Did image search on Yandex. Handsome doctor. Well finally, I blocked this player. Needless to say social media is filled with scammers.

Please don't fall for these sweet talking individuals. Pretty creepy.
Sep 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To long term scams
by: Anonymous

If you said yes to next of kin or beneficiary he would probably ask for your personal information. Glad you said no.
Sep 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Long term scsms
by: Anonymous

Has anyone experienced a long term scam? This guy wants to name his next of kin or beneficiary. I said no. And he has absolutely no digital footprint. Anyone else experienced this?
Sep 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Bennett
by: Anonymous

Raymond Bennett - lost wife and daughter in plane crash, engineer (I’m sure would have been oil rig engineer or working in Afghanistan if I’d probed).

Very good looking chap, played well.

What’s not to like - EXCEPT that I saw this forum and reverse image searched his picture. I found that his image actually belongs to Dan Pastorini - American footballer and more recently, marketeer at Atlas Settlement Group inc, from where ‘Raymond’ must have stolen the picture.

I called him out and strangely, the game disappeared. Still reported him for Abuse with WWF.

Trouble is, these fraudsters will just invent another profile and be back again within minutes. Very sad, and so sorry for those who get sucked in.
Sep 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jacole
by: Anonymous

Yes I’ve seen it but the person who I’ve spoken to doesn’t sound the same as the one on the video
Sep 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jacole
by: Anonymous

If you do a YouTube search, you’ll find a video of a lady who caught out the scammer pretending to be Kelvin Jacole. Worth a watch!
Sep 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Searching
by: Anonymous

Has anyone met up with Richard Johnny 091? He’s a scammer my wife has been talking to.
Sep 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jacole
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting to Kelvin Jacole who claims to own the company JHaven Foods. Says he is living in the Uk and shortly will be buying a house in Bristol.

His pictures are the same as his picture on his company website
Sep 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jacole?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across Kelvin Jacole who claims to be the Chief Executive Officer at JHavens Food and Logistics Company.
Sep 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kenneth Gaulette, NJ. Sex Offender claiming he is a Fed
by: Scam Victim

Beware of Kenneth Gaulette in N.J. who also goes by the name Ken Stavola. He was a Newark Police officer who was arrested for sexual assault years ago and is no longer in law enforcement (google his name for proof).

He is now illegally doing investigations as a Private Investigator. He is also going around saying that he is with the Feds and wearing FBI shirts.

He told me that he owned an investigations company made up of "other Feds like him" and claims to have connections like the governor and former presidents. I hired him based on his false claims, and he did nothing but stole thousands of dollars from me after telling me lies about fake evidence that he made up.

He is also not working with anyone, especially any Feds (FBI or DEA according to him) or any retired law enforcement of any kind.

Stay away from him and warn your friends, he cannot do investigations and is a criminal, scammer and a con man. Everything that he says is a lie. He should be in jail
Sep 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jocelyn Poirier
by: Anonymous

Jocelyn Poirier was playing her for 6 months and turns out she's a scammer
Sep 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernardo Velasco used as profile pic in WWF2
by: Anonymous

There is a person who uses the photo(s) of Brazilian actor Bernardo Velasco (I used Google Reverse Image) as his profile pic. I was playing and chatting with him over a week, and he started saying things like he has fallen in love (hallmark of a romance scammer).

Claims he lives in Wisconsin, USA. His stories are very detailed, very well crafted, very unlike the standard scammer stories floating around. His grammar is not that atrocious, and so he managed to have me believe him for a bit.


Didn't hang around to the bit where he asks for money or whatever.
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick N
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Derricknelson898. He is using the photo of retired US Army General John F Campbell. Called him out on this eventually and of course he denied it. Then he said he WAS him. Said he was out in Afghanistan at the moment.

I pointed out Campbell was retired. He changed tack then and said he was his twin brother! And he was 60 and a Lieutenant General. When I pointed out John Campbell was 63 he said that's right he's an older twin.

I'm in hysterics at this stage...so laughable!! Ended up telling him he was a despicable idiot and got dumped but of course I've reported him for abuse.
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louis Jackson
by: Anonymous

Anyone know a Louis Jackson? Seems to have the same stories as the other stories I read on this site. Would like confirmation as I'm trying to protect someone I know who may have fallen for one of these scammers.
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New tactics
by: Lee

So it seems now that they are all using snap cheat app. I have had several of them confess that they are using it.

They are getting more aggressive on moving to new platforms (hangouts and WhatsApp, and now telegram).

They are switching the script questions but still are using similar jargon. The dear comments are still there and the grammar is horrible. I have spoken to 7 in the last month on hangouts and all ended up being from the Delta state NG (Nigeria).

Please please please report as abuse rather than just blocking them. If you report as fraud or unwanted contact, they get disabled. There is now a glitch that when they get disabled they can use the same user name. You can also send screenshots to zynga from the game of the conversations and that gets them removed quick.

There are several men they use the pics of regularly and that is picture impersonation as well.

Just today I received 9 new games, all brand new accounts, all the stories. If you see another female on your recommends games that is playing one of these guys, start and game and chat with them, work together to get them disabled. There are groups that are working to do this as well.

The more we stick together, we slow them down. Don’t let them get to an innocent victim. My contact name is in other posts in here if you want to chat elsewhere.. they need to stop!!!!
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A for Originality/ Creativity
by: Anonymous

To the person who wrote about George. You have a better understanding than most of what theses guys might be going thru. I respect that
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		George
by: Anonymous

Yes that’s him! Very quiet intelligent ‘god fearing’ man. Looking back on my time with him, I now see subtle signs along the way that I missed Too bad because he was honest about a lot of things. I guess life is tough there to make such people do things like this for money
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dumb Doctors!
by: Anonymous

So what's with all the "doctors" on peacekeeping missions in the Middle East who can only manage to come up with very simple words of less than 10 points? I played one who must have thought he was doing well with his 2 and 3 pointers because he didn't really try any harder. I was leading by over 300 points!

You would at least think if they had the brains to make it through med school they would be able to play more impressive words. I'm just so disappointed in the less-than-challenging games these scammers play! LMAO
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		An "A" for Originality/Creativity!
by: Anonymous

I have found these comments interesting and believe I have also played with the same "George" some of you mentioned. Seemed like a fine young man who said he was from Nigeria and was ashamed of all the scammers coming from his country.

Told me he had a job and we had pleasant conversation for a few weeks. Always very polite and respectful and seemed to be educated with a good command of the English language.

Then one day he said his boss told him he would be losing his job, that times were rough because of the pandemic. I said I was sorry to hear that but he still never asked me for anything.

Then a week or so later the story got worse and he was to be evicted from his house because he couldn't pay the rent and didn't know what he would do. He started asking, begging me for help. Said his uncle had raised some money for him and anything I could give him would be appreciated.

I honestly felt sorry for the guy and thought maybe I should give something. But then I got to thinking that a lot of people are struggling right now and he probably has it better than me if he's pulling this scam with others!

As someone else said, "a real smooth one" who really reels you in with a different approach. Have to give him credit for being original!
Sep 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all from Nigeria
by: Anonymous

These scammers are NOT all from Nigeria! They are from all over the world including the US so lets not always assume or blame one country!
Sep 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names
by: Anonymous

His name is Mike Antonio Pierce, 61, from Milan working as an oil rig manager. He's charming, attractive, and a total scammer. His email is
pmike@gmail.com and he alleges that he works at Cairns offshore from LA.

Divorced, one granddaughter, Mandy, that he's raising.

You can all fill in the blanks.
Sep 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Mark Jason
Luke George Evans
Alex Welsey
Jones Adam
Jeffrey Hoffman

These have the same stories. They are single dads and their wives are deceased.
Sep 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sherrry w
by: Anonymous

Look out for sherrry w she/he plays the romance card and wanted me to give money for a flight to come see me and then when I declined they needed money for data 😂

They have no Shame.

Keep your guard up folks
Sep 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		George
by: Anonymous

Anyone chat or play with George? EJ G. ejoville

Looking for some one to compare notes

Thanks
Sep 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Acting now
by: Anonymous

Lucas M. My most recent scammer. They are not very good at it though. I’m going to give them a 1 out of five for effort.

I like to think of scammers as an amusing sideline to the game But this one became boring quite quickly. Can’t recommend.
Sep 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James white
by: Sandy

This man has been playing since April level 15 and states he lives in Corith Texas which is 30 miles from Dallas. I asked him how far lol and he said 3 hours and 10 minutes. I called him on it and he states it was a misunderstanding. Uses a picture of a man in middle 59's in a suit. Born in Iowa and mom from Germany. Parents split and he moved with mom and has been in Texas 10 years His position is a Contractor engineer
Sep 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fyi
by: Anonymous

Just so you all know, many scammers are aware of this site so beware of what you post.
Sep 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frankwilliam07613
by: Jan

Good old Frank. Loved the idea. Nay was excited to hear I was in the UK so he could visit and get to know me better. Told him I didnt think my husband would like that! Told me he's from Boston. Then when I questioned his "I've only had coffee for breakfast" at 0220 Boston time I get this reply.

I worked 25 years at Boston medical center as an emergency doctor before I had my contract with the UN but I'm currently working here in Afghanistan with UN NATO troops for peace keeping mission as an emergency as medical doctor.

Then he tells me he's in a war zoo. What's a war zoo? Are you treating animals? I asked! He resigned!!! How can this piece of scum have been playing since November 2019? Needless to say I've reported him.
Sep 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		EJ. G Ejovillr
by: Anonymous

A real smooth one! Anyone playing with him, his name is George! Really curious to hear of others experience with him. He is very nice and doesn’t pretend to be anyone other than himself.

Uses his own picture. Not really typical scammer but once he reels you in emotionally, the needs start!

Please post if you have played or chatted him.
Sep 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dougherty S. (Sterling)
by: Anonymous

Got a request to play from Dougherty S. Accepted the challenge. Immediately got message from her. Her picture is of a nice looking younger white lady. She thanked me for accepting her challenge. Asked me where I'm playing from. Asked me what I do for a living.

Then told me she wanted to be great friends on WWF. Asked me if I was married and had kids. I asked her where she was from and she says shes from South Dakota but lives in Virginia but is currently in Syria.

I asked what are you doing in Syria, she says with U.S. Army. I did not think we had troops in Syria. I asked how long you been there and she says 7 months. I don't respond for a few days then she messages "hello" and I say "howdy" and she says "how are you doing" I say "ok". I ask her how she doing she says, "lonely and bored". I deleted her after that.

I am pretty sure she is scam artist and probably not even a woman.
Sep 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williamspoon
by: Anonymous

Lol this one is a scammer. His daughter has passed away and needs 20k. Beware the stories are just incredible
Sep 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please be careful ladies!
by: Anonymous

I'm ashamed to admit that I was played for a fool too by one of these "romance scammers." Although I can pick them out easily now (their stories are ridiculous!), back at the start of the pandemic when I was homebound and feeling isolated, I began talking to this man on Words and had an immediate connection.

He was intelligent, worldly, and so romantic and charming with all his sweet sayings. I downloaded the Hangouts app to continue our cozy conversations. I was the love of his life who he was going to marry after coming back to the States from an overseas business trip in the Middle East.

One day after several months he told me his credit card account had been frozen and asked if I would do him a favor and transfer money around for him related to his business. I considered it at first but it was complicated and a huge sum of money and something told me it just didn't feel quite right. That's when I searched online and found stories from other women about all these money scams going on.

If I had done it and been caught, it could have been a criminal offense for money laundering, basically being a money mule. I have no idea if it's illegal money related to terrorism or drugs or whatever, but I don't want a felony on my record! He was very annoyed and angry that I wouldn't do it (he said to strengthen the commitment we had) and we didn't talk for awhile.

Gradually we began talking again, but not like before. I never let my guard down and honestly was scared that if I didn't talk with him he would blackmail me out of spite with some deep dark secrets I should have never shared with him or steal my identity with all the personal details he knew about me and make my life a living hell.

He started sending me links to open with songs and other things to share with me, but I would never open them. I don't want malware on my computer or phone! I changed usernames and passwords just to be safe. It's awful what they can do to your life.

Eventually there was another stint where he had a medical emergency and needed immediate money for treatment as he couldn't access his accounts. He pressured me and said he couldn't understand why I wouldn't be there for him when he was sick and needed help.

Believe me, they are trained and are experts at what they do, and scamming you is really all they want.

Looking back there were so many red flags that should have hit me in the head -- going silent on weekends when his internet connection was supposedly bad (was he with his real family?), dropping his phone in water so it didn't work for days, video calls which were all choppy and would freeze up (so I wouldn't easily detect a thick Arabic accent), nothing found on Google when searching for his name, unable to show me his driver's license or passport when asked, etc, etc.

How someone can tell one pathetic lie after another is beyond me. These ruthless men have no morals or ethics.

I wanted to share my experience in the hope I can somehow help other women. If it even helps one woman, it will have been worth it to me. These love connections are addictive and mess with the chemicals in your brain. You are groomed and brainwashed and intimidated and degraded. Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we can do.

I eventually blocked him on Hangouts and ended all contact. I was a little sad at first but got over it. It was never real to begin with.
Aug 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcus A
by: Anonymous

Sorry wrote Marcus W
Marcusaeuroi- think Marcus Aeurolis the Roman emperor
Aug 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcus w and Brown R
by: Anonymous

Marcus w - on a crude oil rig in El Paso Texas. 15 year old daughter lives with grandparents in Florida. He has not seen her since covid19 hit. He’s 55, wife died 7 years ago of cancer. He was married 15 years. I asked how old he was when he got married. He said 40. I said according to my math you would have been 33. He said he wasn’t good at math😂🤣

Brown R- picture of man in mask with hands on wall. He to is an engineer but likes to admire his painting- lol. He’s 64 and his 47 year old wife left him for his best friend that was like a brother to him. Best part is she got pregnant at 47.

You can’t make this stuff up. Both guys - new players and came immediately after lightning round. I have reported. Please find these guys and do the same.

Time to take a break.
Aug 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gideon
by: Mrs B

I knew from the start he was a scammer but decided to have some fun. Added him on Hangouts and started exaggerating my life. He asked about my family and I said my dad died in a Horrific lawnmower accident which resulted in both his legs being chopped off and he got thrown into the air and electrocuted.

He then replied I don’t think that really happened did it. He then tried to call me and I said sorry there are sales people at the door I just can’t get rid of them. He then got Annoyed. I didn’t hear from him for the rest of the day but late at night he sent me a few words in Nigerian which I had to look up and it basically meant someone who falls for a scammer and gives money away.

Not quite sure why he sent that since I was the one playing him along too
Aug 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Loser Leo
by: Jess

This guy tells me he is originally from Finland but lives in Colorado. Lost his son in a military event and his wife to cancer of the breast. I said I didn't know of any military uprisings in Finland. Mind you Finland is supposed to be the happiest place on earth to live.

Insistent about going to Hangouts, and doesn't like being told no. . . Meet LeoRichard736
Aug 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		JNic28
by: Anonymous

This guy is a horrible scammer. Typical story, in Afghanistan for a peace keeping mission. He asks me how was my night. I said I am going to go with fine. He sends me back "Alaye" which is Yoruban (Nigerian). I had to use Google translate and everything. I sent back a reply in his language and he resigns but doesn't block. I guess he thinks I am one of them.
Aug 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		No new game request
by: Anonymous

I too haven’t had any new game requests and am wondering if I’m on some sort of list.
Aug 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They just don't read stuff
by: Anonymous

So I've been chatting to a few obvious scammers. Usual drab conversation - so when asked how I was I said "well I've broken my leg but apart from that I'm ok" his reply "that's cool".

Another one "what are you having for lunch? I replied "custard and trifle with smoked salmon". "Yummy" he says.

Another one really bossy "well are you sending me your gmail or not?" You could say anything and they agree. Pathetic.
Aug 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry William
by: Anonymous

Anyone come across this guy? Works on oil rig in Germany, wife died in childbirth, has 3 kids in boarding school! Very religious, bible basher
Aug 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I always scare them off
by: Anonymous

They always show up after lightening rounds. As soon as they start with "hello" blah blah blah, I tell them I am married and don’t send money.

Boom! Gone!

When I’m bored I toy with them. I make up where I live, my age, my life. It’s awesome! Lol
Aug 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		What about orthopedoc doc in Syria named Oscar Harrison?
by: Anonymous

Dr. (Lol) Oscar Hartison wanted me to get on hangout. Said he was from Dallas and contracted with the Syrian army for two years. Wanted me to get on hangout. He called me. A man from Dallas with a middle eastern accent. I looked him up online and he is a scammer. My first experience with hangout and a scammer. I deleted him after reporting him. Looked him up on Google. Major scammer.
Aug 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Something funny
by: Anonymous

They usually start out with their standard intro.

I'm a civil engineer from Denmark, living in Kansas City working in an oil field. I'm a widower with a 9 year old son who is in boarding school in Prague.

My response is... No you aren't.

His response is... That's nice, where are you?

😂
Aug 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’m not sure how...
by: Anonymous

But I think I may have gotten it stopped. I would usually pick up one or more of them playing the lightening round. The last time, and this has been a couple of months ago, I got four of them at once. I played them all (exhausting, but I feel like it keeps them away from more vulnerable players for a while!).

I usually give them a little bit of rope, let them build their story, then start calling them out. ‘You should be Ashamed of yourself", "people are on to you", etc. I told one of the four that I was going to report him. He said HE was going to report ME. But then he quit making plays - ALL of them quit making plays AT THE SAME TIME - and they eventually timed out.

I still play the lightening round, I still do everything I enjoy doing, but I haven’t had one scammer in two months. Could I have gotten on a list in Nigeria?? Whatever, the peace is wonderful. It just breaks my heart that anyone would fall for them.

By the way, I’d read through this post for a while and I see some people offering to help find scammers for them. Maybe I’m just a giant mound of cynicism, but I wouldn’t trust them.
Aug 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Milford/ Daniel c
by: Anonymous

When you play this guy (scammer) contractor drills oil and builds roads, his profile says Peter Milford yet when you are in the game, he shows up as Danny C. How does this happen? He needs to be gone.
Aug 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lots of scammers
by: Sick of the games

Yes Lisa Kim is a scammer. Told my husband she was a stock broker but I thought the picture didn’t add up. When he wouldn’t buy she got angry and deleted herself. There was also a girl just went by Sarah. Said she was 32, wanted to go on hangouts to talk. Sob story of her daughter needed stuff and having medical problems.

Used fake pictures and clips on hangouts. Never got any money. Called him handsome. Since deleting hangouts I have not seen just sarah on wwf. But if you come across a long brown haired girl with brown eyes and sad pictures at first which are terrible quality and then beautiful clear clips of her smiling and happy beware.

If anyone else has had dealings with her sure would like to know.
Aug 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hopkins humpfries
by: Anonymous

Uses a picture of a man dressed in a suit and I have seen this picture with other names. Very low score. Didnt wait but 2 moves and wants to know more about me. I asked why and he replied because I do. I replied I heard about scammers on here from friends and they are from Nigeria and I dont give out any information lol and immediately blocked.
Aug 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doctor from Yemen
by: Anonymous

I’ve been a complete fool. Wilson Eric spoke for 4 months, very convincing. I was naive n perfect idiot to be trapped by such a person, and yep I was scammed out of money, and want my money back but no idea how to do this, so has anyone managed to get money back from scammers?

They Are so clever, no bad spelling, regular pics, family pics etc., I had the FBI get in touch, and apparently they wanted £2000 to go get him and arrest him, but obviously I did not send this but this person did tell me who the guy Wilson was impersonating was, and that’s how I found out, so my warning would be it’s not always bad spellers, addressing you as dear, checking info out with you general questions.

Some appear very genuine in the things they share, so please be aware I would hate anyone to have the experience I had x
Aug 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris J
by: Mrs B

So he continued to beg me for the Itunes codes. I made one up like this. 34S9C86A08MM71E1R. If you look I spelt out scammer. He didn’t notice this and kept saying baby this code doesn’t work what’s going on?? I said I’m sorry I got them at Walmart I’m not sure.

He then says please just take a very clear pic of the codes I need it ASAP. I feel my time is done with him after 6 weeks of stringing him along so I send a message saying do you think I’m that stupid? I’ve known from day one you were scamming me and I was playing along there are no gift cards you idiot.

He doesn’t reply and I delete google hangouts :-)
Aug 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony S. - Asam21581 user
by: Anonymous

Anthony S. is using Captain Lee Rosbach’s picture.

Level 1
Not good at the game
Tried chatting
Uses "dear"

(Typical traits)
Aug 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Lee

So the reason they all want to go to hangouts and WhatsApp is so that it’s hard to report them. They don’t want to talk on the game because they know that it can be monitored and if you report them rather than just blocking them, the chat can be looked at by Zynga.

Also, most use fake pics from celebrities. If you do an image search, you will and can report them for impersonation. The most popular are Joe Cross, Tom Ernsting, Tony Baroudy, and a Russin politician. They use a lot of military pictures and even use the person in the pictures real names. They are getting smarter and using more generic pics now so they are harder to find. Please report abuse rather than just blocking them so we can get them disabled.

Also, be careful on hangouts. I had my account suspended on the game because I was reported for scamming when in reality it was the male asking for gift cards. I had to fight with Zynga and they refuse to reopen my account even though I had screenshots from hangouts.

Also a lot of them are using cheat apps so they will score high points every time.

They are easy to spot like questions are where you playing from, are you married with kids or what is your marital status, what is your favorite color, I would like to know more better about ourself.

They all are from a foreign country, they live in US but work somewhere else. They are military on peacekeeping missions, drilling engineers that include crude, diamonds, gold and other precious metals, and doctors. They have lost wives in tragic circumstances and have young children.

Any Of this is all the script for them. Grammar is always horrendous!! Most of them have played less than a few months because they get disabled so their time is very short.

If you push them on details they refuse to answer because they don’t have the answers because it’s fake.

Please please please use report abuse rather than blocking. When you report them it automatically blocks them as well but a report gets generated. The more people that report them because we all have some of the same players and the more reports that are generated, they get disabled meaning they have to start all over and it slows them down.
Aug 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Anonymous

Yes hangouts and whatsapp. Scammers want you to use these. Being a stupid lady last year I went on hangouts with a scammer. He claimed to be on a ship in the gulf of Mexico on a contract. Then he would retire in a few months go back to his home in Pennsylvania and come to Ohio to meet me.

Of course his wife died of cancer and he had a 14 yr old daughter in school in NC. She would email me also. Of course it was the scammer e mailing. I sent the daughter a couple of gift cards. Finally I wised up and he admitted he was a scammer in Nigeria.

Even sent me his picture on hangouts 33 years old. In a way I was glad because I really did not want a boyfriend. So I was not heartbroken. Would I do it again I don't think so
Aug 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Anonymous

Do all the scammers use Hangouts? There are oil riggers that claim they caught their wife in bed with the best friend, and they always have a young daughter.

Then there are the orthopedic surgeons who say they work in Yemen. They have teenage sons.

Anyone else finding this?
Aug 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Laura N.
by: Anonymous

Got one today. Laura N. says she is almost 30, lives in Orlando. Right off the bat was asking personal questions. Asked for my phone number to text or google hangouts. When I said I was married "she" didn’t care
Aug 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris J
by: Mrs B

Been talking to this guy for way over six weeks now playing along with him knowing full well he was a scammer (Yes I have too much time on my hands) and yesterday he finally asked me for $150 iTunes gift card. I asked him what it’s for and he said he needs to urgently look something up on Google so I screenshot a few pictures of used gift cards and sent them to him face side up saying I will hand them over to him when we meet in person.

He was then saying baby I need them now it’s important if you really love me you would send them over. So again I screenshot The back of a gift card from Google but the code was kind of blurry and he got mad because he couldn’t read it. So I sent another but this time I cut half of the card off so only half of the code was showing lol.

He’s been calling me and sending me pages of love messages saying please baby send me the codes. Very entertaining
Aug 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lol
by: Anonymous

Just played a game with an obvious scammer, beautiful girl wanted to email or chat on hangouts. After challenging them as scammers continuously, they kept on trying. I read this thread and saw the Nigeria comment so my next reply was to say I just tracked their IP address to Nigeria.

Within a minute the account had been deleted lol 😂
Aug 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomos Frank
by: Anonymous

Is anyone or has anyone played with Thomos Frank? He is using the pic of Ralph Harris of Ralph Harris Ministries. He uses the typical questions; but, at times, his grammar is better than some scammers who have attempted conversations.
Aug 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocking/reporting
by: Lee

So there are so many of these and we are working to get them disabled as fast as we can. They do read the conversations here as well. If they ask for hangouts or WhatsApp you can report them and all are using other peoples pictures so they can be reported for fraud or impersonation.

They sometimes know who the person is in their pic but a lot don’t. They are getting smarter and trying to appear more normal with their conversations but the grammar is always off due to translation apps.

Rather than just blocking them, go to settings/menu in top right and then report abuse. Choose their name and then report them for several different things. This reports them and then they can get disabled.

They want to use hangouts and WhatsApp because they don’t use their data on those. Don’t use any of your real information for them. Make it up and it’s better to use a fake email and pic. They are hanging out in lightening rounds a lot now.

They will start chat right away, and Standard questions are:
Where you playing from
What do you do for a living
Hows the weather over there
Are you married with kids
What is your favorite color
Do you have pets
Let’s be friends dear
Let’s talk on hangouts so we can know more about yourself.

They fall in love immediately and promise to send you money if you give them money for their data now.

If you need help you can add me and I will help you get them disabled. Myemailforstrangers10095

The more we work together the more we can slow them down and cause them inconvenience. I have had 7 this week admit they are from Nigeria once they realized they were caught.
Aug 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robertson German possible scammer
by: Anonymous

First, thank you for all the hard work and this page. I wish I had seen this a year ago. Anyhow, a year ago I was scammed by a man who went by Martin Hank or Martins Hank. He had multiple profiles I had discovered. Anyhow, since our confrontation I had not seen or heard from him on WWFs.

He just vanished which was great! However, I was just playing in the Lightning Round and noticed a very similar picture- Robertson German. I’m not 100% sure it’s the same but the glasses are unique and match the picture I had saved.

Anyhow, I just wanted to give a heads up. The picture has a dark haired little girl which also matches Martin’s original profile as well.

I despise scammers. I just want to play the game and I hate that my trust in people is gone. I now question everything and everyone.
Aug 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard91collins
by: Anonymous

Hi. You don't have to relocate him to report him. Go into settings and click onto Manage block list. Select Report abuse (that sometimes takes ages to go thru). Type in his name or you might find him on your select user list. Select Abuse type and what game you were playing him on. Then report!

Good luck.
Aug 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		richard91collins
by: Anonymous

Pretty sure I found your guy! Grey haired man with a grey beard with his arms around his knee?

It was richard91collins, you can look him up by that username.
Aug 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible scammer- how can I relocate?
by: Anonymous

I'd no idea of these scams -- just thought the guy was lonely and needed to chat. After he asked me to chat via Hangouts, I wasn't on WWF for a couple days, and he left our games.

He's either Richard91collins or
Richardcollins91

-Asked all questions listed.

Today, I began a new game with a female, and before I could SS the pic, screen showed "player also plays with" and showed "Richard's" profile photo.

How can I relocate him to report him? Thank you all for this forum and help!
Aug 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Charles Gary
by: Anonymous

Please have your NAN watch this episode of Mel Robbins. Season 1 Episode E:45- Titled Cat fished Lost over 1 million dollars. If she has a ROKU with the ROKU channel she will be able to watch on there. The whole first season of Mel Robbins is on there.

If not maybe she can find it on YouTube or other streaming channels ! Mel is a life coach and explains all of this very well. Plus has women on there that have been catfished and scammed by these young guys. Most of them are from Nigeria. One lady was scammed out of over 1 million dollars over a 2 year period. You can only imagine her feeling once she realized it had all been a scam. Nan don't let this happen to you!!!

I haven't come across this scammer Charles Gary but Words is full of them. His story is definitely that of a scammer. All of their stories are the same. Either a doctor, military man or a contractor working on a oil rig. Is widowed had a child usually in boarding school. Comes up with sob stories as to why these rich men need your money!!!

Once you send money they will either disappear or keep on charming you to get even more money.

I sure hope your nan see's this for what it really is a scam. This so called man is only after her money and will say anything, copy and paste poems, etc to get it. There is a playbook on the internet that these scammers use. Its called the Nigerian Playbook. When I was being scammed by one everything he was saying to me was in there. Pretty much play by play. I actually sent my scammer a copy of it!

Hope this helps!!!
Aug 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me again!
by: Anonymous

So following on from my post the other day about being thankful for this group as I nearly got duped! Anyway, I’ve been deliberately trying to lure in these scammers so I can waste their time, boy it’s fun!

TONY JACKSON, a "doctor" in Afghanistan, he’s form the states, has a son, wife died etc. After 3 hours he said he wanted to marry me and could I email the UN asking for permission to go on vacation with my fiancé.

Of course they agreed (lucky me!) anyway I have to pay 1200 euros to the UN and I’m just stringing him along until I tell him I’m not paying ☺️.

Also look our for BOSS R, PETRE RODGER AND STEVEN SPIELBERG (😂)
Aug 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Denied changed to Patrick Williams
by: AnyBeeGirl

His user name is still "Patrick denied "(Hangouts he was Daniel) but his display name is now Patrick W. and he has changed his photo.
Aug 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

PhillipMuller419 is most likely a scammer. Wanted to go on whatsapp. On a contract in California.
Aug 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Campbell Engineer on oil rig!
by: Anonymous

Watch out,for this guy. Widower, wife &daughter died in accident, son< Maxwell at Trent College in England. Needed $2,000,00. Very badly spoken & cannot use Facebook properly, Bad spelling, etc. A right, clever Scammer.
Aug 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lightning round
by: Mrs B

Played the lightning round today and literally got five scammers start a game with me afterwards.

They must be really lurking all the time
Aug 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Gary
by: Anonymous

My nan is currently being scammed by a ‘Charles Gary’. Same story as the rest, lives in Florida, born in Brazil and lived there for 40 years before moving to the states. Works on an oil rig in the gulf of Mexico and has a teenage daughter.

They have moved from WWF to what’s app. My nan will not give me anymore details but sent me two photos that I have reverse searched and nothing comes up. She will not believe the other 1000 stories below.

Any ideas on getting her to believe me, or has anyone come across a Charles Gary on WWF?
Aug 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Kufus
by: Anonymous

I find it hilarious that this guy really thinks he has been scammed saying people are using his photo.

Within an hour he wanted me to stop talking to other guys and he was in love!
Aug 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthonybsrtorn1
by: Anonymous

His photo is that of model Peppe di Giorgio and his photo has been used by many including good old Anthony B.

I find it astonishing that, when you call them out they accuse YOU of insulting them!
Aug 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf games
by: Lee

If you cannot find me, add CinnamonSands. She will help you, just send her a message when you start game.

Mine is myemailforstrangers10095
Aug 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fb group
by: Anonymous

I cannot find you in WWF (lee) do we private message.
Aug 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Group
by: Lee

It’s the only one that is the game and scammers. If you add me on wwf, I will private message you there.
Aug 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook group
by: Anonymous

Lee, I typed in WWF scammers and many groups popped up, how do I know which one is the one we are talking about?
Aug 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook
by: Lee

In the search use the name of the game and scammers. It will pop up. Click to join and then once you are screened and vetted you will be allowed. It’s a great group. If you want to add me, send a game request to Myemailforstrangers10095 and send a message, I will help you from there.
Aug 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook group
by: Anonymous

What is the name of the group?
Aug 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook
by: Anonymous

Just tried to join your Facebook group but think I've messed it up as I couldn't see to whom or how I was supposed to send a private message!
Aug 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thankful for this page
by: Anonymous

I feel blessed I came across this page today and I’d never heard of Yandex but it helped me a lot. I searched "wwf scammers" just to see if they exist as I became suspicious of so many "doctors" talking to me lol.

But anyway I fell for the whole hangouts thing but thanks to here I’ve put a stop to someone I’ve been getting to know the past few days!


ED: Its so good to hear the site helped prevent you becoming a victim. Well done for searching "WWF scammers" in the first place
Aug 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott wiiliams
by: Anonymous

I met a Scott Williams several months back who was a scammer but he was around late 40’s n balding
Aug 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Good looking guy
by: Anonymous

Anyone know a Scott Williams wearing a white shirt on his profile. A young man from USA or so he says!!
Aug 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A few more names...Beware
by: Anonymous

John M/JK6769277
Thomas A/ThomasA19
MATTEO G/Matteosmile

I have been playing in words for the past 7 years. I never knew any of this was going on until a couple of months ago. I accepted a man's request to play. I had no ideal I was dealing with a scammer.

After chatting with him for awhile I began to get suspicious. Then after going to hangouts and him asking me to send gift cards I definitely knew. I would never send money to a stranger like that and told him so.

But he kept trying to convince me he was a 62 year old man looking for and according to him had found his soul mate. These scammers can be very convincing and are apparently trained very well. I just thank the good lord for helping me to realize what he was and I had not sent him any money.

Now that I know Words is full of scammers I have learned to spot them pretty quick. I just hope others don't get taken by these scumbags and learn to spot them. I did report and block him. I've been doing a lot of research on this since it almost happened to me.

Just remember to never send money or gift cards no matter what kind of sob story they give you.
Aug 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocked players
by: Lee

If you just block them, it allows them to keep preying on others. Make sure you are reporting them as impersonation, fraud, threat chat. This way they get disabled from the game and yes they can start new profiles but it slows them down.

Signs of scammers - pictures are almost always of single men. A lot use professional men that post a lot of pictures. You can use image search to show the real person. Their grammar is horrible!

They have the list of questions..where you playing from, hows the weather over there, are you married with children, what’s your favorite color, where are you originally from, favorite food or vacation. These are all questions that a lot of security questions use on websites and most people will give out the answers without thinking.

Best suggestion is to create a generic gmail not using your real name. Give fake job, location, never give out real information.

If you go to hangouts, use the generic email and fake info. Never send pictures to them and never ever send iTunes or gift cards. Make sure you log out of hangouts regularly.

They are getting better at it and they are being more patient with the conversations. They are also lurking in the lightening rounds more too.

The more we work together on this, the more we can help prevent them preying on weaker people that may not realize these things exist.
Aug 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris J
by: MrsB

Been talking to this man for well over a month. He started the game on words with friends And I knew instantly he was a scammer but I thought I would play along. He stopped playing once he got me on Hangouts (I created a fake account).

He says he is using his dads account and his name is Sean Morgan on hangouts. Bear in mind his words with friends picture was an almost 60-year-old man so his dad must be knocking 90 and have Google hangouts really??

I told him I’m deeply in love with him but he says he’s busy working away for at least another month. Still waiting for him to ask for any money. This is what he just sent me

I have no other words to describe the way you make me feel. No words, no actions could even come close. I believe that Ronald Regan said it best to Nancy in a letter, telling her only that, "I more than love you". Their love was a strong love, surviving everything, even death. I believe that even after his passing, Nancy felt Ronald's love for her raining down upon her. That is why she has always seemed at peace after the death of such a truly loving husband. That is the love that I feel for you.Kindly take care for me and have a pleasant day with kisses and hope we chat tonigh
Aug 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cinnamon Regarding Group
by: Initials WK

I sent you a request. Thank you for starting the group.
Aug 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I found this and I pray it helps
by: Anonymous

https://againstscammers.com/how-to-spot-a-words-with-friends-scammer/

May everyone read this. It is about identifying scammers. Please do not get involved with scammers.
Aug 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocked Scammers
by: Anonymous

When I block them I frequently get a message saying "you have blocked this player before" so obviously some of them just change their name and come back to try again...lol
Aug 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Group
by: Cinnamon

If you search for the game name & Scammers it should come up in a search. I don't think there are any other groups as specific.

Please be prepared to be asked questions before you join - I do not want it infiltrated by the scammers themselves, also we are female only for now.
Aug 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Getting them disabled
by: Lee

We are doing a great job on getting these guys disabled pretty quick. By reporting them under abuse as impersonation or by threatening or unwanted contact works better then just blocking them. We work together on the Facebook page to make this happen.

Newest group is
Mathieujurgen593
Johnwilly197 (using South Carolina state treasurer pic)
Aaron Din
Benjamin.8oliver1
Mark T. (78_99)
Beckwilliams4

Aug 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RichardAllen0785
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked to him? It is a picture of a very handsome guy. I was suspicious right away when he asked me where I was from so I decided to have a little fun with him. I told him I was married to a mafia kingpin and moved around alot.

His response to that was so where are you from? I told him that no place in particular since we had to keep one step away from the law. He said something about being an independent contractor and how he was interested in me. At that point I said this conversation is getting kind of weird I am going to end the game.

He came back and dropped the f bomb on me. I knew then that he was a scammer.
Aug 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cinnamon - how to find your fb group?
by: Anonymous

Hi! I love your posts. I bait these guys along to waste their time so they don't use that time to talk to someone more vulnerable. When I feel they're about to block me I block and report first :).
Aug 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cinnamon
by: Anonymous

How can I join your Facebook group?

I have reported too many scammers to list them all.

I hate that many women don’t know about the scammers and they fall for the men. In 2018 I did not know until being romanced for a couple months. I was devastated. After that I have been on a mission to get more scammers blocked.
Aug 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		'They're Men.......'
by: Cinnamon

No, they are not all men. A friend of mine was taken for several thousand pounds by a very alluring lady who turned out to be a female scammer.

They are mostly male though, as they know that women are more sympathetic & THINK that we are easily manipulated by a sob story & a great looking face.

The reason they try & blame you is so that you feel bad & guilty & sympathise with them. They then have the upper hand & manipulate the situation for further sympathy, which is usually when the dying child/school fees/dog with cancer story pops up.

I now run a Facebook group with a handful of members & we are comparing notes, swapping experiences & working together to tag team these people & get them disabled, with great results.
Some members have first hand experience of being taken by these guys - we are a judgement free group :-)
Aug 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Wilson
by: Penny

Has anyone had experience with Mark Wilson?
Aug 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A few more names...
by: Anonymous

In response to your post, yes they all try to put the blame on you because firstly THEY'RE MEN!! And secondly because they're the worst kind of men...lying, cheating, scamming bas****s. I'm talking to john P. at the moment who despite my catching him out on where he lives (Anston Avenue in Wales. Apparently a district!

When questioned he says it's in Letwell...which is actually South Yorkshire) he's now telling me how beautiful I am and how much he admires me. He's an office technician (that's a new one!) who also goes to college to be a construction engineer. When I asked him what is an office technician he googled, copied and pasted a description.

Ladies...avoid getting involved. The trouble is, all of us on this website know what they're like - it's the ones who don't come on this website that I worry about!!
Aug 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A few more names
by: Anonymous

Larry Poem
Thomas Line
Vwaire Tim

All scammers with basically the same oil rig story. Two have given themselves up but are still " in love " lol with me. Of course I am the first one they ever tried it with, NOT. Larry Poem has not yet told me the truth but is starting to hint about trust and support so I know the question is coming.

It amazes me how when you say no they try and put blame on you for their situation.
Aug 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Latest scammers
by: Jean

Ladies be aware of these guys from lightning round:

Mark W- Mw579261
William-Barnabydaddy553
David T- davidthomas56
Patrick L- luispatrick095
Codyroberts629

All widowers with one kid. All marine engineers with one kid- wife died. William is an Orthopaedic surgeons. I still have never been asked for steam cards or money, but lots wanted hangouts. No thanks.

They do disappear on weekends. They are also relatively new to game- some just got their profile within 15 days. You can definitely know who will hit you up after a lightning round. These scammers have sucked the fun out of the game.
Jul 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another name in words to beware of
by: Anonymous

Alexmorrison012345. Claims to be a contractor from Los Angles California. In Canada working on a rig. Asked if I'm married or single. Told him I knew what he was up to and in no way was he going to get me to go to hangouts or scam any gift cards or money out of me.

He went off line but hasn't resigned from the game. Says he's been playing since March of 2020.
Jul 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin S
by: Lee

The person they are using as Austin S is General Austin S Miller. If you play along and know anything about the military, you will catch him quick. Make sure you report abuse of impersonation to get him disabled. The more reports of it they get they will disable the account.

The other one they use is Mark Milley.
Jul 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher D and Austin S
by: Anonymous

I am playing with two different scammers using the same picture. Christopher D and Austin S. A man in his 30's wearing a camouflage uniform with the American flag behind him. First time I have seen that.

They like to use military photos to get your respect.
Jul 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Time Zones
by: Anonymous

They’re not very good with time zones. I’m in the US Eastern time zone and they all disappear at 11 PM every night. This is very strange as most claim to be in the US.

I had one guy sending me good morning messages at what would have been 3 a.m where he claimed he was.
Jul 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re facial hair
by: Anonymous

Yes, I noticed that. And a lot are pics of older gentlemen. I’d be more interested if they were a little younger maybe 😂
Jul 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Kuffus
by: Anonymous

To the lady who is talking to Scott Kuffus he is a scammer. I met him on pof a couple of years ago... the man is real but his identity has been used many times by different catfish...run
Jul 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facial hair
by: Anonymous

Has anyone else noticed that so many of these scammers use pictures of men with beards? Can almost pick them out from just their pictures.
Jul 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		ANTHONY bakker
by: Anonymous

His profile was Anthonybakker2

He told me some sob storey about his phone not working. And he has to use the work wifi?! Lol
Jul 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Bakker - do you have a player id
by: Anonymous

I was playing someone who said they were a software engineer under a different name. Do you have a player id for Anthony Bakker?

Just wondering if my guy has morphed info a different person.
Jul 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Bakker
by: Anonymous

Anyone have this guy talk to you? What's my number. I tell him I am married. He's a software engineer. Now he is begging to add my on hangouts cause he feels a spark and cannot imagine wasting a day talking to me. I told him I don't have hangouts and why can't he text or whatsapp? Tells me his phone is crap and rarely works. Lol

Literally begging me to talk to him. His wife died years ago supposedly. Tells me he cannot stop thinking of me. We have chatted twice.
Jul 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Idiots
by: Anonymous

Really can’t believe the stupidity of these people. On answering the usual question of where are you playing from, I answered Nowhere. He then asked me where that was. I said north of Scotland. He then replied that he had never heard of Nowhere before but had now!
Jul 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

So I have one now that claims to be Scott Kufus from New Jersey. I believe he is using the real Scott’s picture. And this is just one of so many I come across.

Please don’t fall for any of these scammers stories. Never ever let them take advantage of you!!!
Jul 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derekmicheal870
by: Anonymous

This worm has been stringing along my 82 year old mum. Unfortunately she was blissfully unaware of the existence of scammers and had even started chatting to him on hangouts. Had to put her straight and hope she doesn't fall for it again. He claims to be a surgeon and uses a picture of a real surgeon who is so good-looking, his picture has been used a lot for dating scams etc.
Jul 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The devil is in the detail.
by: Cinnamon

These guys are lazy, greedy & stupid. And that is a bad combination of things to be.

My friend MapTokyo said to me that the Devil is in the detail - point in case:

My latest scammer is using a picture of a guy in Army fatigues, his name clearly on his chest & the word 'Ranger' on his arm. He is standing in front of a Ranger logo banner too.

My scammer has called himself by this gentleman's real name, so it matches the name on the jacket, but tells he he is in special ops.

I ask him is he used to be a Ranger, as it says so on his jacket. This surprises him, REALLY surprises him & he says yes, he was a Ranger between 1986 & 1987.

The guy in the picture is around 50, so this would make my scammer 84!

I have yet to challenge him about this, but am looking forward to hearing how many children he has, how his wife died & how hard his job is on his poor old knees :-)

I will be contacting the poor man whose identity has been abused by this con artist also.
Jul 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		re This & that.
by: Cinnamon

One of my favourite ruses with the guys who have lived in Sweden (or wherever) is to send them a looong & complicated message using Google Translate in a language close to the one they claim to be native of, so Norwegian for instance.
They copy & paste it in to Google translate where it automatically detects the language used, but (and it's a big but!) they don't bother checking & knock out a response in English which auto translates to the language you used.

So, he says he is Swedish, but he understands & is responding in perfect Norwegian.

I had one say that they do actually speak 'Icelandish' in Poland......
Jul 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re. This and that
by: Tom Fan

I agree. They are not even trying LOL I’ve never met anyone with a child in boarding school, yet all these guys do. Mine has a son in boarding school in Pennsylvania. In the middle of summer. During a pandemic. Poor kid.
Jul 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		This and that
by: Maptokyo

The blue asterisk means that team was short a player and WWF added a computer generated player. They always suck and funny enough they are always or almost always a scammer pic.

If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck... it is a scammer. When was the last time anyone here heard of ANYONE killed in a gas explosion? A house fire? A plane crash? I am 57, in the past decade I have lost 3 friends around my age to cancer. Women just do not die at this pace!

I never knew anyone who died in childbirth. I never met anyone whose baby died in childbirth. Stillborns sadly yes, but the crap they come up with. It truly shows how disposable we are in their minds. Several posts down there was a post about a Danish man who moved for a week to Cleveland and then immediately went to the rig in the Gulf. Mid game he was disabled. We were chatting in google translate danish, a day later SAME EXACT INTRO, this guy cannot be bothered with google translate. Doesn’t understand good day etc. I said you aren’t really Danish. Yes I am. My parents died in a fire when I was 5 and my uncle wouldn’t take me so I was placed in an orphanage.

Still doesn’t explain why you cannot understand basic Danish. Oh the orphanage sent me to St. Stephens Episcopalian boarding school in Dallas Tx. Still doesn’t explain why you cannot understand.

His wife died 3 years ago giving birth, so did the baby but saints be praised he has lovely 13 year old Linda, in boarding school in Denmark where he has a mansion. Evidently hers was the only school in Denmark to not close for Covid. His name was Ford and he is disabled. He will be back though.

They are all scammers. Work from there and you won’t be duped. If you are looking to meet a man on WWF, look for years of playing. Look for sustainable social media.

Never give anyone a $.
Jul 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blue asterisk
by: Anonymous

This means word master/ bot.
Jul 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re so predictable
by: Anonymous

The blue dot means they left the game and were replaced by a bot
Jul 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		So predictable
by: Anonymous

I am able to tell who will ask for a game but paying attention after the game. Generally they have no or low score.

Anyone know what the blue asterisk means after a name though in the lightening rounds?
Jul 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think im being scammed
by: Anonymous

Yes he fits all the scammers criteria. If they ask you to leave words and go to hangouts or whatsapp you can be 100% sure he is going to ask you for gift cards or money. Best thing to do is to report and block them.

They are all over words. All unusually have the same story. Some kind of engineer, doctor etc. All are widowed and have a son or daughter in boarding school. You will learn to spot them very easy. Under no circumstances send them gift cards or money. They all usually work on oil rigs and will have a sad story why they need the money.

They are very good at what they do and can be very convincing. Don't be fooled by them. Keep your guard up. Also they will tell you they are in love and want to marry you.

Beware!!!
Jul 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		MagnusR
by: Anonymous

Think I Got one on the hook now. Goes by magnus15151520. Claims to be a petroleum engineer from Michigan.

Has a picture of a man and little girl that looks like at a ball game. Already asked if I'm single and wants to get to know me better. He is a better player than most of the scammers. Gets high numbers.

Will see how long before he asks to go to hangouts.
Jul 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Think I’m being scammed
by: Anonymous

Here is a photo and name. I would appreciate any help I may get.

Edison Nicholas
Antwerp, Belgium

Has a fifth teen year daughter. Wife killed in gas explosion
Jul 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Jordon
by: Anonymous

Patrick Jordan 000, my current scammer. Lol I wouldn’t do hangouts and he deleted me very quick. I added him back on words with friends and told him all about what I knew about these scams. Then I reported him.

He was on a ship, wife and 2 kids killed in a plane crash, one daughter still living. Same old story just a different scammer. Lol
Jul 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smith keys 56
by: Anonymous

Beware - bombarded me with all the usual scamming stuff - called me ‘dear’ and ‘my queen’. Used Yandex to look for his profile pic and there he was!
Jul 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James A. Glanville
by: Anonymous

Impersonating a military man. The best part of this whole scheme is that this person who he impersonated is a judge in the city that I live outside of the suburbs. I recognized him immediately as he had one of those little blurbs at Christmas while he was serving in Afghanistan giving a shout out to his family. He also presided over my daughters adoption.

Didn’t chew him out but did recommend that he look up this man and use him as a role model to improve his life and to strive to be the best he can be of a man.
Jul 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		TomFan
by: Cinnamon

Hi TomFan,

Firstly, you are not alone in being drawn in by one of these guts. They are professional confidence tricksters and are good at what they do, mostly. You have not been stupid, or gullible - you have been a victim of a professional.

You say that you know he is not who he claims he is? Why is that - what has aroused your suspicions?

In all likeliness he is a scammer & he is being paid to keep you engaged, hence the long encounters. They get extra money for info like phone numbers & email addresses.

Can you share his user name, so we can see if anyone has encountered him before? If you would rather contact me via the game then start a game with me & we can chat - CinnamonSands
Jul 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tomfan
by: Anonymous

I also was talking to one sometimes 3 hours at a time, and he was my first scammer. I had no clue about these scammers until he asked for a steam card. He broke my heart.
Jul 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: TomFan

Hope it’s ok to ask a question here? I’ve been chatting with a guy who I know is not who he claims. Every time we end up in a chat it lasts for 3 hours.

Is that normal? I really like talking with him. I don’t know why he would spend that much time with me if he didn’t enjoy talking to me too.

I’m preparing myself for the inevitable letdown.
Jul 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Quiet week
by: Lee

So It’s been a quiet week, only 1 new player added me today. I still have 2 that are messaging once in a while but haven’t played their turn in days so they will time out soon. But I have noticed that the ones I have reported are now disabled for the most part.
Only a few are still active so hopefully you guys get them and can get them disabled.
Jul 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Toddclark4004
by: Anonymous

He’s from Denmark, moved to the UK but is currently on a project in the Gulf of Mexico and sometimes stays in Ohio. His pregnant wife died in a car accident. He has 8 year old twins named Cindy and Lindy.

I thought we were getting to know ourselves so I told him I was married and he disappeared. I guess he’s looking for a step mom for Cindy and Lindy.
Jul 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keep them coming
by: Anonymous

I love reading all your stories! I used to play along with scammers too and have had many similar replies to those reported. Now I just mute the conversations without opening them and the scammers soon go away.

I was finding the "chats" were taking up so much if my time I didn’t have time to play all my games! So please keep the stories coming. It’s my daily entertainment to read them....apart from actually playing WWF of course!
Jul 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New one
by: Maptokyo

I had a hard push to go to a new app. Ever heard of Telegraph? Are they moving away from hangouts? I had the usual array last night. I imagine they are like the monsters in Monsters Inc. promptly at 10:30 my time I get 6-8 new games. Two will block me and vanish before midnight. Another one or two will play a word and then vanish for 12-18 hours. The remainder will follow the script and I try and outlast them for the win.
Jul 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: more better
by: Anonymous

Yes they all want to go to hangouts and the expression they use is they want to get to know ourselves better. 😂😂😂
Jul 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		"more better"
by: Anonymous

Everyone of them wants to go to hangouts so that we can know each other "more better".
Great grammar
Jul 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New ones for me
by: Lee

I also have reported David Williams, and I tried speaking Spanish as well and he got Annoyed.

My new ones are MarkT who hasn’t given me much info on one account but is in Alabama and from Germany on another account. Pushing hard for a phone number but hasn’t mentioned hangouts or WhatsApp.

JamesM10929 - is madly in love after asking me my name, where I am from and am I single or married. He wants to marry me and tells me he loves me.
Jul 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		This weeks treats
by: Cinnamon

Davidwilliam57
Says he is Spanish by birth when I asked why his English is so bad (and it is terrible, even for these guys!). I asked where he lived in Spain & he gave me the name of an Italian town. I told him he was mistaken & he told me he couldn't remember the name of the town he was born in & lived in for 36 years. Now speaking to him in Spanish. He has gone strangely quiet apart from posting, in English, that he loves me.

Daviswilson681
Similar - says he lived in Poland for 40 years, but can't speak a word of the language. Gets very angry if you question him about it. It is like poking a bear.

Johnsonmalcom346
Profile pic is him in front of the Russian national library. Says he travels to Rushia often!

Millamake406
Weird, creepy questions & profile picture. I think he was calling himself Miller - says it is a classic American name. But he has spelt it Milla.

Stevejobs6695
Yes, I am playing Steve Jobs. I don't think it is the real one, but you never know! Pushing for Whatsapp.....hard.

Stonemanalfred
Vile little guy. Using a photo of Brian Newman. Called me revolting racist names when I said I didn't think he was who he thought he was. Still says it is his picture, but that all whites must die because they treat blacks 'like sheet'. Reported multiple times, with screenshots.
Jul 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just a thought
by: Cinnamon

If the started out the word Hangout or Hangouts, then the scammers lives would be made MUCH more difficult, because we could say Oh, I don't know what you are talking about.

I had the word Happened starred out today!
Jul 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding Ben Piccio
by: Wendy K

I had contact with "Ben Piccio" from December until February 2019. Yes, he had a grandson Carson back then too. He is a SCAMMER. He wanted to protect me as I was being stalked by an ex-boyfriend, he wanted me to move to California and marry me. Actually he wanted money from me. He was on a RIG, just like many of the scammers. He did a video call with me but the camera was so far away that you could not clearly see his features. We talked back and forth for a while.

He used the same photo that "Wayne Anderson" used, he was a scammer also. Beware... Report Ben Piccio as a photo impersonation and block him. Good luck.
Jul 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fredandergroup
by: Cinnamon

He ticks all the boxes - schmultzy talk, asks the questions, bad English, calls me Dear & My Lady but 5 games in (all of which I have won due to his rubbish play) & he has not mentioned Whatsapp, Hangouts, email or even Bit Coin!

He has been around for a while too.

Is he playing very long game, or is he just a bit thick?

Will report back - in the meantime feel free to add him so we can eventually get rid....if he plays this long & slow with everyone he might still be here at Christmas!
Jul 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names
by: Maptokyo

While scrolling through my nightly report list I noticed something that had been niggling at me. I had three scammers at very different times use the name Elliott Sando. He is a popular African soccer player lol and scammers are using his name because they are fans I guess.

If anyone can get gclifford993 to play and report I would be grateful. Yandex will show you a dozen pics of George from LA California USA, in case I didn’t know where LA was. Originally from Italy but has forgotten how to speak Italian. For some reason I cannot get him disabled despite chat proof and pic proof.
Jul 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard K
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Richard K. Asks where you’re from, if you’re single and immediately asks for your what’s app.
Jul 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio
by: Anonymous

Was on WWF and Ben Piccio says he’s from San Francisco and he is divorced with a grandson named Carson. He began asking if I’m married and wanted to know my occupation etc.

He asked me to change my profile picture because he wanted to see just me. Also, he wanted to know my what’s app and email (asked for gmail specifically).

BEWARE!!
Jul 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scams available on this site
by: Biggles777

Hello

I have come across other scams and posted them elsewhere on this site.

Military
UN Doctors
United Way doctors
COVID-19 scams
Instrumentation Engineer scam
Dubai Royal Family scam
Gold and Diamond mining

All have photos and every form of payment from wire transfer, banking and Bitcoin. About 5 also have pictures of the actual scammer. Others they admit to being Nigerian.

All are available at the link below and I made an effort to point out red flags, errors and how they try and hide money in some.

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html#INV

Note to ED: Thank you and your team for your tireless efforts in helping me to post all these. It is really appreciated


ED: You are welcome, and on behalf of all the people who view and benefit from the information you have provided on this website, a huge thank you for the tireless hours, personal risk and financial cost you endure in order to educate and help victims and potential victims of these ruthless scammers
Jul 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Two letter words
by: Anonymous

Their actual English is poor. You can tell what they're typing in themselves vs. the typical scammer script paragraphs.

They don't actually care about playing the game, they're just after your money.
Jul 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		2 letter words
by: Cinnamon

For the person who asked why a lot of them play just simple 2 letter words. Well these guys have dreadful English for a start. A lot of them claim to have jobs that require degrees, but can barely string a sentence together.

They are playing a LOT of women at once, so use quick moves to simplify things. Sometimes they will send you a message meant for someone else by mistake, sometimes in their native language too - this happened to me last week.

So they play these simple words because it is convenient for them, it keeps the game with their victim going & it is what they can understand. The real idiots IMHO are the ones who are obviously using a cheating app to 'win' therefore making us want to play them again to beat them, when they can hardly even spell in their messages to us.

Some do this because they cannot bear to lose to a woman - had one tell me that once.
Jul 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		SaintGenius Jnr or Milk
by: Anonymous

Scammer, sent a pic of me to friends, threatening me online, has contacted my husband and friend already (lucky I had already told them).

Different names including Milk Fancy. Nigerian DJ🙄😡
Jul 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		2 letter words
by: Anonymous

Can someone please explain to me why these dumb guys only play 2 letter words(vowels no less) yet they send sentence after sentence describing their jobs, claiming love and wanting you to download hangouts. I don’t get it.
Jul 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gone gone gone
by: Maptokyo

WWF is stepping up their disabling game. Cinnamons friend of birthday card fame is disabled. Disclaimer Cinnamon and I play each other and as scammers go though friends lists we play a lot of the same ones and trade info to mess with them. It makes it a lot more fun! I also played William, but he didn’t ask me for a card.

I have challenged several mentioned on here and have noticed they do not chat unless they initiate the game, or they don’t play back at all. I am only interested in reporting them so WWF gets reports from different sources.

Have a good evening!
Jul 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eghivwekesh
by: Cinnamon

Eghivwekesh goes by the name of Williams J. A nice elderly gent by his photo, if you are in to that sort of thing. He looks like a cuddly uncle.

Never come across such poor English or such stupidity, as declared love instantly then asked for a card. I asked if it was his birthday - yes, he said. I asked if he would prefer puppies or kittens on his card. He says either!

Sent me his email address - username @gmail.com

I left it a day. He got very anxious that he hadn't received my card yet. So I rigged up a new email address & sent him a birthday card. Yes it had a cat on it, & a fish.

He says how can he use it on itunes. Well, I say, it is a birthday card, so you can't. He starts saying I don't love him (true) & can I now send a £50 itunes card.

Reported & blocked.
Jul 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chrisjamea7
by: Anonymous

He just asked if we can talk somewhere else. I suggested google hangouts (I know they love that lol). Gonna play him a long a bit. Told him I won the lottery 2 years ago and I took early retirement bc of my winnings haha
Jul 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widowed
by: Anonymous

I have a guy today that has his name listed as Widowed. He hasn't talked to me yet, but i can guess how it's going to go. LOL
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Off shore oil worker Richard Roll
by: Anonymous

He was a widower and has a 15 year old son in a boarding school in Scotland. He was from Ullapool and even gave me an address. He wanted me to chat with his son and then today his son asked for a money card for games. When I refused Richard said I didn’t care about his son. I told him he just verified the fraud I thought he was. Lol We are still chatting, waiting to see what he wants next. Lol
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Armstrong caught out
by: Anonymous

So I caught Peter Armstrong out. I created a fake google hangouts and he instantly tried to call me on it. I didn’t pick up. He then called ME a scammer from Nigeria and "I should practice my English because U K don’t speak that way". Then told me to go to hell. Haha
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richardbricks421
by: Anonymous

He is using Juan Solers picture. He started a game and immediately messaged me. I replied Hola Juan que tal? He ignored my question and asked may I know you? I then said nope and he disappeared.
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is he back?!?
by: Maptokyo

Chrisjamesa6 from taxes sounds a lot like our group favorite Stave lee!!
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same man?
by: Cinnamon

Weirdest thing - I was flicking through my opponents & realised that 2 of them seem to be the same man, but different pictures.

Baadshaho T & Bradschaeffer7799

Neither are playing or chatting, but I think I have found someone with 2 profiles, using either his own picture of the same mans picture in each profile.

I think I found the latter here.
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tedd Jones
by: Anonymous

Claims to be an architect from Alabama with 2 kids. He will try to get you to lend him money for a contract he got in Canada but they won't pay for his flight and hotel in canada. Took him awhile to finally ask for the money.

He posts picks of his designs that are from some Indian website. These guys are relentless. I play along long enough to snag them and then block them.

Do not give them any real information.
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Tom Ernsting.
by: Cinnamon

No, not my cousin (sadly!)

Just chatted with a guy called Barrycarlos499.
I asked if he was Spanish with a name like Carlos & he said he was. Told him my Husband is too & asked where in Spain he is from. He says near to the Rodney Memorial. Which is in Spanish Town, Jamaica!

So I asked him if he was in Spain, Jamaica or Nigeria (which they have now deemed a swear word and *** out!) He admits he is from Nigeria then accuses ME of catfishing because I was trying to get personal info from him.

Ended up with him calling me some weird names like Goat & Money Head, so I have reported him.

If you play this guy tell him you know he is from Nigeria because he told your friend so :-)
Jul 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Armstrong . Chrisjamea6
by: Anonymous

I believe these are both scammers. Peter said he’s a widow with a 16 yr old daughter. He’s from California but is in Canada working on an oil rig. He’s now asked for google hangouts. I’ve created a fake account and I’m going to see what he tries to get from me

Chris says he’s American. I asked what state and he replied "Taxes". I’m assuming he means Texas lol
Jul 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: John Barrowman
by: Anonymous

Cinnamon - is your cousin Tom Ernsting? I fell for a guy using his pic. We emailed a few times and he sent me pics from Tom’s Instagram.

His name is Steven West or Stevenwest2001.
Jul 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott H
by: Anonymous

scottharry5153

Just tried opening chat - did reverse image and 37 different scams against him!

Record 😂
Jul 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re John Barrowman
by: Cinnamon

It would have been great to have his player name so we could add him & ask too. I once came across Paul Hollywood playing WWF - called himself something totally different though!

A cousin of mine is a male model very much in the mould of a lot of these profiles - older, grey hipster beard, gorgeous.....I am dying to see his photo pop up one day :-)
Jul 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cutiss Walker
by: Anonymous

Image is a nice dressed classy looking guy in a car. There are several user names he uses. Will scam you over to telegram or hangouts and ask for a steam card.

User names are Cutiss walker, cutiss33, cutiss44, Cutiss55, cutiss66, cutiss77. Beware!!
Jul 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of this Username Militaryplatform103@gmail.com
by: Lor

Red flag scammer who plays on WWF. His username on the game is Militaryplatform103@gmail.com, He is so smart on that word app. The name he told me was Sgt. Gerald Rodriguez without knowing he was looking for a catfish. He will chat at you and wants to move to Hangout. He said he is in the military and deployed in Syria. I had a quick video call with him as he said he was on a duty post and got caught. Lol.

He makes you feel in love with his words and then later on he went on a mission and they won and only few of them survived. Then he told me there are Millions and gold bars they found where they had their mission and said the military officers decided to share the money and the gold bars with the survivors and luckily he was one of those survivors.

Then telling me he will send his share to me as he doesn't have any family now except his 6 years old Son name Alex at home care, Texas. He said he sent his 2.1 Millions and the gold to me and even showed me in the video call just to show me that it is real and i know what’s in it when it arrives to me.

And that was Rev. father who showed me and mailed it to us as he said he was the only one who can go out of the camp as he was also injured from the mission. Then a day after I got mail from a private courier saying it will be in transit, and then got put on hold at the Dubai international airport for customs tax.

Then telling me there is customs tax because of what they’ve found inside the suitcase and the charged was $58k and I need to pay it urgently or they will sue him for laundering money and for not declaring what’s inside of the suitcase. I was like worrying about it as i love him. But the other side of my mind is like saying something fishy about it, and that Sgt.Gerald trying to push me to do anything and so he said that’s our future money and we can’t afford to lose that money inside. He was pushing me to find a way or get a loan and etc. And I am glad God gives me wisdom or else I will be in trouble and in debt.

He no longer talked to me after I refused him and that I can’t help him for that. Whatever love he said to me faded away so quick. Lol
Jul 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Woodshawn164
by: Anonymous

Shawn just deleted me because I would not do hangouts.

From philly, widowed, son in boarding school and he is working in the Cyprus sea. 🙁🙁
Jul 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Barrowman
by: Anonymous

I have just played a male using the photo of John Barrowman who is a well known actor and personality in the UK. I played along for a while until he asked to go to hangout then I said I would if he told me his real name. He said..Bye..but not before I blocked and reported him. What a joker!
Jul 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		This weeks work
by: Cinnamon

This week I have had a good few accounts deleted after I have reported them, which is a VERY good thing. A few of my ongoing games, & those still to be removed are:

ItzG141 - Uses a picture of the model Brian Newman, & sends long, long, looooooong 'romantic' messages about Karma & spirit. One message took 6 screenshots to get it all in. I have told him I have Whatsapped him & the fact he has not got my message is driving him mad. I have not Whatsapped him.

Jameseugene191 - Another copy & paste smooth talker.

Wellington B - I have told him that Wellington is a very unusual name for a non African man. He says he is NOT African. He is.....

Eghivwekesh - Declared instant love within 3 minutes of chat. Ridiculous.

Pamssteve - Says his name is Steve Pam. Ignored me when I asked about the extra S in his name. Restarted the game 12 times after our game ended & I kept declining them. Very upset with me.

Jacksonsmith102 - Says he is from Iceland, so speaking to him in Norweigian. Responded to the Norwegian in perfect Norwegian but says he was speaking in 'icelandish!'

Williamphilip08081 - A cheat, who happily admits to cheating. Very basic English, but plays long, complicated words.

Am in love with jehovah - Couldn't resist with a name like that. He found me on Lightning rounds & opened by saying how much the words I played impressed him. But he was on the other team.

Brownscott354 - Another Lightning Round guy. He scored under 20 in that game but charged in with 3 Bingos straight off in our game. Called him out for cheating which he denied - asked me to get Hangouts so he could prove he wasn't a WWF cheat. Nope.
Jul 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Whoosh
by: Maptokyo

Karl is gone! I didn’t even send my proof, he must have been prolific. Playing Stefanholland70 his profile said Wisconsin. I said hello cheesehead. He replied he was really from Minnesota but didn’t want anyone knowing his business.

I fished that I totally agree. It is very strange how people on here want to know your whole life story in the first 10 minutes and what a pleasure it was playing someone who didn’t want to know anything about me, just enjoy the game. He is now flustered. Cannot ask me anything.....
Jul 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yandex images
by: Anonymous

Go to Yandex images and look for the camera upper right hand corner inside the yellow search box. Click on that and then hit images. Screen shot the guy from WWF. Upload his picture here- and wala- you will generally see many "looks like" fraud photos.

So for instance - Luis (ls7448778) has a picture of a guy pointing to a book. Dummy Luis doesn’t realize that this is a picture of David Arvin the author of the book in the picture . It’s hilarious- he told me he had to use a different user name to disguise himself 😂😂 let me know if this works for you.

I hope you weren’t scammed bad.
Jul 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to cos
by: Maptokyo

Google Yandex and when their page loads there is an empty bar field with a camera icon in the right corner. Click on it. It will ask you to upload a photo. Have it already in your library. It may ask you to crop. Hit submit and it will search.

I came back here just now to report I had to Yandex myself. A non scammer friend player asked if I had a second account. He saw an account with my picture on it. I found it, zyngawf_11032455 if you are curious. It is my Facebook profile pic and the pic that is on my google account.

I very briefly went onto hangouts to see what the fuss was about and one of our friends copied my picture. I challenged myself, however I haven’t played in a while. I sent copies to support so hopefully I will not be on there long. Another good reason to never go to hangouts. I came back negative on Yandex btw.
Jul 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same old
by: Maptokyo

Hi Ladies, I have to add the third word they always say. Really. When I won’t go to hangouts because I don’t have the app, Really. When I won’t share my phone number with a stranger, Really. Now, when they tell me a whopper I write in three separate messages. Really. Wow. Okay.

They don’t get it but it makes me chuckle. I have had good luck getting a lot disabled lately. I screenshoot their profile. I reverse search their photo, and I screen shoot some chat. The usual drivel, and I access help on my profile page and if you click through contact us enough you can upload pics. I always thank them for their time. I try to be clever or funny. I have had about a 50% success rate. I send 2-3 at a time, I don’t bother if I cannot prove they are a scammer.

Strangely my hate speech guy is still up. I included him in my last batch. If you want some fun hit up KarlHarmann122 wife died, check. 12 year old son, said he was 65 when I said you are too old for me, his age dropped to 60, he was typing without glasses. The questions were out of a Cosmopolitian quiz. Do you believe in a soul mate. Would you relocate. Do I smoke. Fav movie, food, color.

Have fun and report him please.
Jul 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Been scammed
by: COS

How do I use Yandex?
Jul 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		List of scammers actively playing in WWF2
by: Anonymous

Brownscott354
Campbell516481
Jameseugene119
Jefferytony955

Be careful if you come across any of these names.
If they ask you to go to hangouts please refuse. Don't give gift cards or money too.
Jul 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words!
by: Jan

Cinnamon - I get what you're saying about OKAY. It's the same with WOW. Doesn't matter what you put, it's WOW. Once when asked how I was I said "well, I fell over and broke my arm" and the reply, "WOW. Good, OKAY" They don't even read your reply half the time!! Idiots.

The last one I got I did a reverse image on Yandex as suggested by another lady earlier. My goodness this chap gets around!!! Frankadam480011.

Asked me eventually where I was playing from. I replied Nigeria. He disappeared funnily enough!!
I've replied all sorts of places - Kathmandhu one of the latest. Said I was up a mountain building a school for a charity. He said "you must get good pay for doing that". I replied "board and lodging" and that perhaps he would like to donate something as he had such a good job as engineer on a rig.

He disappeared too. They are such vile scum.
Jul 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New things
by: Cinnamon

I have noticed how they are starting to put emojis in their names, I am guessing they think it makes it harder for people to share info on them, or to look them up & block them. I have had rainbows, kisses, flowers & rather alarmingly a first just this week!

And why, WHY do they over use the phrase Okay, always spelling it like that, never just OK as we would.

It's like, I am from Berlin but live in Illinois Okay.. never a question mark after it either.

Makes me laugh - it always makes them sound a little angry. And a lot stupid.
Jul 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Many new names
by: Anonymous

Morgan13Smith
MD6009739
Scott/W.A
Bradschaeffer7799
Mark T.
James Grey
Jim M
Ronald Sanderson
Mark Thomas


These are the newest ones from the last week. There have been several more but they resigned or disappear so I don’t have their names but it’s all the same story. Widow or divorced with a child and working out of the country.

Where you playing from, hows the weather over there, what do you do for work, are you married with kids, can I have your gmail to talk on hangouts because I am not here often, do you have a pet, what is it’s name, favorite color, favorite food, favorite vacation.

All of these are questions for security questions so don’t answer them with real info. Make it up.

I love messing with them, I wait for them to give me their locations and then I am from the same area. I change my job, sometimes I am disabled or unemployed.

Some days I am an adult entertainer, or a dancer or a teacher or whatever random job I choose. They get bored and resign. I never ever give out my real information, location, where I shop, any real information at all.
Jul 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Jacole / Kel Chard
by: Anonymous

Currently chatting with my friend in WhatsApp after playing Scrabble Go. She is fully convinced he is legit. Can’t find a photo on reverse image (very attractive - CEO of logistics company) usual cheesy chat - Swedish family - living in America - traveled to Turkey on business.

Hasn’t asked for anything yet - but ticks all the boxes of a romance scammer. Has anyone heard of him?
Jul 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		People search
by: Anonymous

Jan, try Yandex image as a search for pictures. 9 times out of 10 I locate the picture here rather than tin eye. When I told Clark V I looked his picture up, he said you are weird. How’d you see my picture. Duh- you posted the picture with a man and son on your profile.

He’s the guy that works for President Trump. Id love to hear if others played him. He did play a really decent game. No 2 letter vowel words.
Jul 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grey Aisley
by: Anonymous

Words with friends Grey Aisley, has one girl, widow. Contractor as engineer in Virginia. He is so full of it. Had no idea what yesterday was,(4th of July), he said he did nothing. I said, oh really, friends, or hanging with family? He said no, just walk my dog. I said how is your dog, any thing they dont like? He said oh our walk was okay.

I even mentioned slightly, yes, we met up with family, and there were a lot of fireworks. He said, oh really? I said, yes, just a few. Oh, he was so full of crap. He also states he is in Virginia, so i told him to pick up a newspaper with today date and take a picture. He kept asking me why, I told him to prove who he is.

He said I don't lie, so I told him then prove it. He got mad, and has not texted me.

LOL what a Joke.
Jul 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bills D
by: Jan

Apparently from Memphis, wanted to know why my family wouldn't let me go there. Umm. coronavirus? Bad English, called him out asking how the virus was in Nigeria. Eventually started calling me names like Mumu which is apparently a tern for idiot in Nigeria. Vile creatures. __bill.Donald2🌈🌈
Jul 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jackthomson554
by: Cinnamon

If anyone fancies a laugh, check out this guy.
He has chosen such a good looking guy to steal a photo from, that I could barely contain myself.
Says he is a Sergeant, but can barely string a coherent comment together in English, plus he has facial hair. He says he is allowed that in the Military.

I think he is wearing a staff uniform. I told him I recognise it from a local hunting shop & he says he put it on for a joke.

Have fun!
Jul 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hans David LAB
by: Jan

Hi, you (and many others) say you trace these guys pics and I have tried Google reverse image and Tin eye but rarely get anything coming up, let alone telling me the original photo's name.

What am I doing wrong?
Jul 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clarkv
by: Anonymous

Hilarious conversation with this guy who has a fraud picture of a guy and his son.

Me- where do you live!?
Clark-I’m playing from Glendale,CA
Me-What do you do?
Clark- I work in the White House.
Clark-What do you mean how do I work in a White House... who are you.
Me-You said that you work in the White House. See above. I asked how you could work in the White House while living in CA. Who are you???
Clark-Oh now I understand you better.... I drive down to Washington DC every Monday then come back to my son every Friday.. is that a problem mrs.
Oh I support President Trump
Anyway I work as Personal Aide to the President
. I represents the president by welcoming visitors, reviewing correspondence; arranging company dinners and other corporate functions; answering questions and meeting requests directed to the president.

It doesn’t get better than this. What a piece of crap. I dare someone to come up with a funnier conversation. He’s not a widower nor on an oil rig. Just a guy in Glendale, CA that works in the White House. For the president no less and he has time for WWF😂😂
Jul 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rickmarco18
by: Anonymous

Rick Marco is another lonely, handsome widowed, oil rig worker who wants to meet up in hangout because he can tell that we have a connection. Even though I haven't told him anything about me except that I am married with kids and my profile picture is a dog!
Jul 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rickmarco18
by: Anonymous

Rick Marco is another oil rig worker from Kentucky. Using a fake picture, of course.

I let them talk til they ask to go to hangouts.

Then block them
Jul 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Disappearing on weekends
by: Anonymous

I noticed my scammers disappear on weekends & really go to town on Tues, Wed &Thurs. I think it is because they work Mon thru Thurs & go home to their real families for the weekend. Just my opinion. They will tell you they had a crisis at work or their internet wasn’t working but I think it is because they work during work week only & take a break on the weekends.
Jul 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Disappearing at weekends
by: Anonymous

Why do these scammers seem to disappear at weekends?
Jul 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hans David
by: LAB

Hi. Has anyone come across Hans MD David? An orthopaedic surgeon working for the UN in Aleppo?? Very slick, started off with saying he never chatted to anyone on Words as most people are crazy and within a few days was in love with me.

I actually traced who his photo really belonged to and confronted him. That was it...he was gone.
Jul 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Learning the hard way
by: Cinnamon

Dear Anonymous, I am truly sorry that you have been victim to these evil men. I hope he didn't cause you too much hardship. Yes, this is how some of them work. They get you on another platform, ask for photos then say they are going to tell your Husband that you have been cheating. They WANT women in happy relationships!

So, don't give them photos (I had a guy last week say to me 'go on Hangouts, I promise not to ask for nude photos of you'). They want to see your face in them, as well as some flesh preferably.
They also need your Husband or partners details, so don't give them those either.

Don't go on Facebook with them or Messenger, as it links to your Facebook profile. Your partner may be in your friends list.

I hope you have reported him so that Zynga can disable his account?

S x
Jul 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Learning the hard way
by: Anonymous

Just wanted to raise an alarm and provide caution. If you go to another platform to chat they will still work to take advantage of you even if you refuse to give them any money. They will use your pictures and will create lies in an attempt to reach a deal with you.

I've learned the hard way and won't be playing anymore.
Jun 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		go on the defense
by: Anonymous

So after getting slammed with invites from men, I decided to change my profile name and picture. I now go by Mrs. R and use a picture of flowers. It has cut down on who invites me to play them. Only serious game players for the most part. Still trying to expose a few stragglers but I got sick of it all.
Jun 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Are they all scammers!!
by: Anonymous

Are there any genuine people on the site, we all seen genuine so how come we never meet each other??
I don’t know what to believe any more!
Jun 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Idiot scammers
by: Anonymous

Why do they all use the same script?
Jun 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reporting etc
by: Maptokyo

I have had plenty of complaints about how WWF "allows" scammers to flourish. Tonight while watching a movie I reported over and over the nine from today and another six who vanished, I.e blocked me, which annoys me no end. I was down to last tile with 2 of them.

Then I reported about 20 more from my list so, close to 40! What if a 1000 players did that? They would need an army to investigate, most women block, and think that is good enough so, I over report. Perhaps the staff is overwhelmed?

They should hire us on!!
Jun 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryanduke245
by: Anonymous

A scammer tried to get me to send 200.00 in steam cards but I would refused. He is a young sounding guy with a very thick accent, hard to understand. Still playing in WWF2. Claims to be a contractor on a oil rig in the UK. Don't send gift cards or money to.
Jun 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

My latest chatty man was Jaspereric. Told me he was 62 and when I said he was older than my dad he still wanted to go to Hangouts! His photo was on the Lightning Round with a different name of course. Another one I blocked ages ago is playing the same photo, different name.
Jun 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jan..............
by: Anonymous

Firstly Jan if you had reported him it automatically blocks them, so you wouldn't see if he was online again. So it might be a different player.

If you go to your Unblock list you will see that some of the people you have blocked are shown as 'disabled' which means they are shut down. It might sometimes take a while, but they are pretty good at closing the accounts down.

This doesn't stop them from making a new Catfish account of course, but Zynga do act, & pretty quickly at the moment. Which is why it is so important to report them, more than once if you can.
Jun 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jan
by: Anonymous

Basically, WWFs does not do anything when you report someone is a scammer. The scammer just goes & finds another unknowing person to scam.
Jun 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		WTH?!!
by: Jan

So, what happens when you report abuse? Seemingly nothing!!! I reported Frank E. (Edwardsf195) as it was so obvious he was a scammer - bad grammar, asking loads of questions, delivering quotes, then wanted to go on hangouts.

Then I've just gone on to catch up with my games and they're announcing Frank E. is online again!! How does that happen?
Jun 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Abel Finch
by: Anonymous

Abel Finch. I played with him for several months. He knew I was onto him and confessed. He is a 23 year old living in West Nigeria. He said he was scamming to get money for college. A political science major. Has a twin brother.

His mother cannot work because she is 74 years old. (?) Put her in the Guinness book of world records. She had twins at 51 years old.
Jun 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Eric
by: Anonymous

Wilson Eric is a scammer. There is no way a doctor is going yo find love on WWFs. These scammers make one feel so good & it is wonderful to feel loved.

But remember they are not real & really only want your money. You will never meet them in real life.
Jun 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ha!
by: Anonymous

You know if one of these yahoos told me they were from a family of 10 and their daddy was a coal miner in some podunk town, they’d probably be able to pull me into their sad sack story.

But a doc in Yemen, an oil rigger in the Gulf, etc. nope
Jun 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Eric
by: Anonymous

Hey anyone heard of this guy, appears genuine but I dont know, keen to chat, pic seems real but hey what do I know. Just concerned as seems too good to be true, doctor travelling to Yemen to get money for surgery job?

Wants to travel to UK and live here, would appreciate if anyone knows of him. Thanks
Jun 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lachlan Oliver
by: Anonymous

This person got me for $100. I was so wrong.
Jun 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jayson gray
by: Cinnamon

Jayson gray is a joy, people.

Never have I heard such utter drivel spouting forth from someone in such a short space of time. He can barely string 4 words together in coherent English, but what he does say is such utter cheese you will think you are back in the 1970's.

Jun 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They arent going away!
by: Anonymous

Ok, we have all been dealing with WWF SCAMMERS for how long now? WWF isn’t gonna do anything about it and the scammers aren’t gonna stop. So either dont engage with them or switch to another scrabble type app.

We are all spinning our wheels trying to fight them but they aren’t going away! They live in poverty like we’ve never seen and we cant imagine how they live! Their country isnt gonna change either!

Let it go ladies!
Jun 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richardson B.
by: Anonymous

I had this guy on the hook for nearly a week. I don't understand how anyone falls for these guys. Their English is terrible, and they almost always tell me they're having feelings for me after a day or two.

I do enjoy toying with them though.
Jun 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		My bad
by: Maptokyo

I was doing my daily block of # stay and I saw on the WWF site there is more to his name than was on his profile page. Look for # stay at home it could saves lives.

I personally think he changed it. It isn’t even grammatically correct and I have looked at it many many times.
Jun 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Whoosh
by: Maptokyo

Blinked and he is gone. I have never seen the WWF police move so quickly. My military friend Richard and his vile chat are gone. Am sure he will be back. Kentucky Canada is still out there looking for love.
Jun 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		When it rains...
by: Maptokyo

At 8:20 CDT, my phone levitated off the table. Must be shift change for the scammers. I half imagine Monsters Inc, and Glen Garry Glen Ross. Get those emails, get them onto hangouts. You got a cell phone we can scam the number off of? Extra chicken for you!

One nasty player pretending to be military. I did egg him on. They don’t like that lol. Vaguely threatening he is using the name Richard H. Pic is military guy holding a dog user name is zyngawf_148959637 stationed in Kabul. Got most annoyed because I wouldn’t tell him if I was married. He REALLY needed to know. Which made me really never tell him. Called me a bitch, blah blah.

Best one, Stave Lee has been reincarnated. This guy has two completely different pics. An older man topless. Not good bait.. and a middle younger guy with a beard in a plaid shirt. Name, John Billy 892 profile says from Canada. He introduces himself as Wilson. I ask him which pic he is. Old shirtless guy. I ask him who John Billy is. No reply.

I ask where in Canada. He says, wait for it. Kentucky. I gave him a chance but he held firm he was from Kentucky Canada. Immediately into the hangouts/email demand. Next vacation will be Kentucky Canada. Night ladies!
Jun 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		OMG NEVER WILL I PLAY WWF
by: Anonymous

Ok ladies be very aware of David Miller. He is on words with friends. He is a Doctor in Somalia and he is enlisted in the UN, has a son who is 14 and his wife was killed in Afghanistan where she was a reporter for the UN. Made the mistake of asking me to get his son some gift cards for his birthday.

Then I can take a picture of the card and the pin on the back.

HE IS GOOD LOOKING!! BUT A BIGGER P.O.S!!
Jun 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ava D.
by: Anonymous

Same scammer as reported on August 19, 2020 (see below) but went by "Ava D.". Pretty profile but this time she was a military widow with two kids living near Albany, NY. and claiming to been raised in Texas.

She used some unusual sentences as well as some scripted responses which I copied and pasted into google and found them on romance scandal warning sites. I got her to click on a IP logger link and found out he/she was sending from devices in Lagos, Nigeria.


Aug 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar Ava Davies
by: Anonymous

"Divorced with two kids." Pretty profile pic and weird way of conversing. Pretends to be from Texas, but seems to be a person from a completely different country.
Jun 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan A
by: Cinnamon

Got Morgan A, but there is no #name like that so I am wondering if it is the same person. Dr Pink Shirt chatted a bit yesterday but has gone silent.

Also I have a new game with a guy calling himself Davidbush00 and the profile pic is of an author holding up 2 of his books in a publicity shot - the book is not written by David Bush.

What a surprise. Book is by a Dr Fernando. Can't wait for this explanation.
Jun 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		# stay at home saves lives
by: Maptokyo

His other name is Morgan A. When I go to report it is the # name. I am playing the good doctor now, pink shirt oncology baby catcher. I called him out big time but he is still playing words. Sending me cut and paste conversation. I don’t think he reads English.

I wish we could post pics here. If anyone wants the screen shot of # stay my email is my name above and @aol.com


ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jun 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		# stay home saves lives
by: Anonymous

I have been looking for this one for a couple of weeks now, but still not found him!
Have tried all sorts of variations on the name.
Jun 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beth W / Bryan Smith78
by: Anonymous

My game with this character took a very nasty turn. He admitted to using a false profile, started threatening me & being abusive, finally saying he would throw acid at me. All because I called him out as a scammer.

Got one screenshot which I will be sending to Zynga. This guy uses a neat trick of accusing whomever he is chatting to of being 'false' then saying they will report your profile unless you prove you are 'real' by going on Hangout/Whatsapp/Instagram.

Not sure how much Zynga look in to reports before blithely deleting the accounts, so he is one to watch - nasty piece of work.
Jun 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Afternoon
by: Msptokyo

I am challenging a few of players mentioned here just so I can report them. Might help to have multiple requests. # stay home saves lives is still playing two weeks after he told me I was a racist bitch and I was going to die for the killing of Floyd. My only crime was to say thank you for the game, I don’t have hangouts or WhatsApp, good luck.

There was a F bomb or two in there. I sent it as an email and written in app. Rhea, promised me they were looking into it. I then found the yandex reverse search and contacted the pic owner on twitter but I am 99% sure he is a scammer and the pic is stolen another layer deep.

If anyone wants to challenge him and then report for stolen pic maybe Wwf will disable him. They toss poor Stave Lee, who didn’t have a chance of getting anywhere but threatening me gets a pass. Not that it was a serious threat but it shook me. Have fun!
Jun 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Todays scumbags
by: J1953

Dave - Alperdave8
Osborn G - Osborngeorge36
Scott - Scottmollin9@gmail.com
haroldstevenson76
Lance C - Lance rodriguez johnson
Nicholas L - Nicholaslauser
James M - James Mark! wonderful story of being a Dr with UN security in Aleppo, Syria, comes from Houston TX (don't they all?!) He actually resigned when I didn't come forth, which is unusual.
Frank - Edwardsf195
Paul C - Paulclinton88
Mark S - Markstrotz621. Still playing him as fascinated to see how far I can push this one. He wrote after playing about 4 times "Please I love you. You are so special since the day I saw you on this app J****. I really want you to be my wife J****. He wants someone to look after his 4 year old child, wife died a year ago in an accident (shame) and he's about 60 so it's going some to have a child of 4 at his age!!!

Be careful out there ladies. The trouble is, all of us on here know what scumbags these idiots are, it's the ladies who AREN'T on here that I worry about.
Jun 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beth W
by: Cinnamon

One to watch out for is Beth w or Bryan Smith78.
Beth/Bryan has a profile pic of a pretty blonde girl in a badly fitting face mask, but is 100% a scammer & has asked me to download Hangouts within 5 exchanges of chat.

He has obviously used a girls name & picture to lure women into a false sense of security.

Going to string him along for a bit & see what happens :-)
Jun 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Facebook
by: Anonymous

I am on a Facebook group for WWF and after asking for games there I got a lot of 'those men' start games with me. A quick check showed they were all members of the Facebook group too, so they are there, watching.

Would an anti WWF scammers group be of interest I wonder?

Obviously with very strict membership controls.
Jun 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brought you by the letter "S"
by: Anonymous

Scumbags, all of them:

TrueLove. (Albert J)
JJacobMorrison (Jacob M)
George .J. Robert
Lin_Fred
JakeLuke 902

They are getting easier and easier to detect. Most go away after you say you are just playing words but all of them try and try again.

Reporting them doesn't seem to have any result and I am pretty sure that they just create another profile and start again.

If you do go on Hangouts you can google images at Yandex and find them.

Good luck
Jun 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry G.
by: Anonymous

Gotta love Terry G, (Terrygabriel112). Picture is a handsome man, pink shirt and a stethoscope around his neck. He found me after a lightning round- what a surprise. I accepted a game and asked him what kind of Dr we was. His reply was ??? As if he did not understand the question.

I asked again and said you have a stethoscope around your neck (he probably didn’t see that when he cut and pasted picture) so what kind are you? His reply" I'm a doctor who is specialist in surgical oncology and delivery of babies "

Yeah, right-Lol. But the best part is he plays only 2 letter words. Pretty smart Dr.😂😂. How does he have a badge of 17 and he only won 109 games? You will notice that most guys that tag you after lightning round are brand new- check their playing since date. Terry has been around since sep 2019 so that’s unusual.
Jun 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brought to you by the letter "L"
by: Anonymous

Today's list of losers:

chriskemba38
billthompson11
barrowjerry664
smithbickel
bergdavid19
richardwilliamsjo58
david42224
jamesmatteo183
JT31208
SLD20201121
ZacharyJ504
JackGardner244
SergioAlberti30
MarcusHD
MartinHowell
BollionScollins9

These men all started games with me after playing the lightening round, very personal questions, non original story either on their last contract retiring soon or on a peace keeping mission. It doesn't take long for them to mess themselves up in their lies.

One of them tried to tell me he was a captain of the USS Virginia and then sends pics of a cruise ship with old people on it. It's really tiresome if you want to play a game. I have only recently started playing with others and so far have found only one human being who are what they say they are.
Jun 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		And there’s more
by: Jan

Sigh. These men are really a pain in the proverbial. So many playing lightning round, at the end look at Your team, then Their team guaranteed at the bottom there are men with either no score or a very low score.

Then, amazingly, they’re the ones that then ask you for a game. Ok, so just reported Dave - Alperdave8 who claims to live in Liverpool but his English of course is rubbish. I think he was the Surgeon working in Somalia (seems to be a new trend).

Then Osborn G - Osborngeorge36. Never got as far as asking or telling me what he did. Wanted to go to hangouts or WhatsApp (as they all do).

Next was Greg S. - dominicemmanuelfunding. This is a new one on me. Called him out but he came back with "please can you call 1-888-882-3837 this number for me. Tiaabank call them or go to their website open an account with them and let me know when you are done. There is a surprise for you to see you just class an follow the instructions." Yeah right. He got reported for abuse. Watch out ladies!!!
Jun 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A step further
by: Maptokyo

Instead of blocking scammers, try and go a step further and report them. WWF makes it easy IF You are currently playing them. From their profile page click the upper right icon gear wheel and there is a report option. I have read in here, you need to change the clock to your time. You can report them several times by toggling back and forth.

If they block you and you are like me, you go the extra mile to get them kicked off.

Click on your picture. Takes you to several options. Go to your block list, then click on report. They don’t make it easy, but once you get there every single player you have ever played is there, put on Netflix and start reporting.
Jun 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BEWARE
by: Tracy

My predators :
Billycoulson71 : Billy  
Steveangler652 : Steve
Stonesj699 : John

Beware of these men, they came across lovely and I was unaware of the huge issue with WWF so had a soft spot for each and yes stupid enough to talk outside of WWF. All worked on oil rigs and of course lost their partners, looking for love.

Couldn't skype as too dangerous being on a rig, so I asked for a photo with a flower in one hand, a toothbrush in the other ha ha. Yes I know this is a weird shot and purposely made it so, as be unlikely to find on a gallery or with the real person they pretended to be - they all got abusive.

This was of course after a few red flags and I asked for them to prove themselves. One did send a poor photoshop version with a small head attached to it so at this point I reported them as abusers on WWF and emailed WWF too.

I am here to help warn others as feel a lack of support with WWF as seems after research this problem has been ongoing for years and predators are still roaming freely and we need to look out for each other :O
Jun 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stolen profile photo
by: Anonymous

David Bush. He seems to have the photo of a Dr Fernando Gomes Pinto. I reported the profile and he is now gone.

Davidbush00 or David B. Mark

Said he was a Dr Living in Germany but working in Somalia.
Jun 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank. you. Maptokyo
by: Anonymous

Thank you, Maptokyo, for clearing that up for me. Your input is much appreciated. I think from now on I'll start blocking them first, as soon as the chat begins taking its usual pattern. I don't have the time in my life or the inclination to toy with these people.
Jun 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please put in the correct user names
by: Anonymous

If everyone put in the correct user names for these scammers then we could copy & paste, start a game then block them right away.

Alternatively we can poke them for a while first.

But please put their user name, and please make sure they are correct.
Jun 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cosmo Batchelder
by: Anonymous

Playing WWF and playing a really good game of Scrabble with this guy. Very basic conversation, nothing to be wary about. Conversation came around to what I thought about WWF and I said "lots of scammers". He asked how I could tell. So I said, mostly they do not have a very good grasp of English and their grammar isn’t either. They evade questions.

Start with the dear and honey blah blah blah and then ask for $. Got caught once and now belong to a Scammers group on Facebook. Hahahaha... I really did not think this one was a scammer. He disappeared quicker than a blink! Hahaha!
Jun 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanished in thin air!
by: Anonymous

I agree with the last comments about the way these scammers disappear - no doubt to find another identity. I prefer to report and block first so very annoying! One yesterday started a chat and I said I'd rather just play the game. He said ok then where are you playing from!!

One even said if I didn’t chat he would end the game. I said ok then blocked him!

Very bored with the same old chat! Played with 2 males, good games, no chat, how it should be!
Jun 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		How games vanish.
by: Maptokyo

To the person who had Eric vanish on her. He blocked you. Which is a scammer move that annoys me no end. If they resign I leave it alone. If they block me I report them over and over. Doesn’t usually do anything but make me feel better.
Jun 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gone!
by: Maptokyo

StaveLee, a WWF fav has been disabled! I noticed our game was gone. I thought he blocked me, but no! He is gone. If we ever hear about someone from Taxes again we will know he was reincarnated. Who still is playing is #Dtay home saves lives who called me a B....h, and I was going to die for George Floyd’s death. I have hounded WWF.

Today I sent them the yandex proof of stolen pic. Tweeted the person whose pic it was and and @‘d WWF. Will see.
Jun 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Even worse than Stave!
by: Cinnamon

I didn't think I would get a worse one than Stave Lee, but today has given me the gift of Lawrancesteven634. He is a joy. He says his first language is English, even though he gets no & know mixed up, among other mistakes. Now he tells me he is actually from a country called Nedderland.

Yep, he is thinking of The Netherlands I believe.
I have asked if he is actually from The Nether Regions. Am waiting to hear back. I suspect he will say he is :-)

He also asked me the time by saying 'what say your times known'.

At least I think that is what he was asking!
Jun 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Just played lightning game and now got requests off
David B Sama. Dan12 Scort same guy 2 names

Also Sean Lawerence350
Paul Francis213
Gordon Filipe200
Jun 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric's aka EricSmith678
by: Anonymous

This guy started a game and instantly started chatting...hi, how are you and I responded that I prefer to focus on the game and don't chat. He asked what other social media we could use to chat. I said I don't use any and said I was now muting the chat, good luck in the game and have a nice day.

A few minutes later I checked my game list, both active and completed, and the game with him had disappeared. He did not resign. It was just gone.

How do they do that? It's not the first time.
Jun 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing them at their own game
by: Anonymous

I've had a break from the tedious boring questions that these scammers ask...yawn. but I kind of missed the fun so have just taken a couple back on. The first one asked what was the weather like - usual stuff. Before I knew what I was doing I told him it was snowing.

Then I had to think about where it would be snowing so I said Kathmandu when he asked where I lived. ?actually checked it after and it was 26 deg and sunny! Lol.

So I said I was a missionary building a school up the mountain. He said that sounds like a well paid job! For a supervisor engineer he was, you might say, pretty thick. Then I said he had such a good job we were always looking for sponsors. Strangely enough I've been waiting for his return play!!
Jun 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wendy B (Wendy Bilman)
by: Anonymous

Ladies/gentlemen. Watch out for this one. She started a challenge yesterday and also plays with a male I’m playing with in the UK. I accepted the chat message thinking what harm can this do. She said she is a teacher in Alabama and asked if we could be friends.

Her grammar is off for a teacher. She asked if I’m married and what I do for a living. She also asked me if I know the man we are both playing with. I told her I didn’t know too much about him as we only play wwf. I compared notes with him and she asked him a lot of personal information and told him she could be the love of his life and wanted to be in a relationship with him.

I’m getting sick and tired of these scammers. All I want to do is play the game. I don’t mind chatting if it’s about the game or current events or sports etc.
Jun 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ericbarry765
by: Anonymous

Ericbarry765 another Scammer
Jun 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Uptick of women profiles
by: Anonymous

I've noticed a big uptick lately on women profiles from these people. Maybe most of us savvy women are onto them too much, so they will try to go scam some guys? Though one of them using a woman photo is currently playing a game with me now, not saying too much except an occasional hi. Go figure.

I've decided to use my stoner surfer dude persona with her. LOL
Jun 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clark mark.
by: Anonymous

Asked for a $200 card to update apps so he could talk with me as he loves me haha. After 1 day then tried the suitcase full of money line.

Blocked.!!
Jun 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mikebrown28
by: Anonymous

Using a fake picture (of Tony Baroud)
Jun 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex
by: Anonymous

Claims to be a surgeon with Doctors without borders in Syria right now. Took about 2 weeks to ask for Steam cards. The script on these guys is hysterical.

Don't fall for it. I play along so I can catch them in the act.
Jun 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two names, same person
by: Anonymous

BenAnderson68 & ThomasGraves582 are one & the same.
Two different profile pics - one of a dark haired man with his arm around a girl, one the ubiquitous older crop haired guy.

I had a game started by one, but the others name still came up on my mobile, with the photos changing too.
Jun 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Why are these scammers so thick by using the exact same script. As if anyone would fall for it. I play the game and give really stupid answers to their questions only blocking them when they mention hangouts.
Jun 08, 2020
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starstarstarstar 		StaveLee
by: SM

I've been playing along with Stavelee. I'm to the point where he actually thinks I'm a yahoo girl. He admitted to me that he's a yahoo. He's given me details about himself. He goes by "India Money" He is 21 and lives in Warri, Nigeria.

Whatsapp details,

WhatsApp number+19537439529

Nigeria WhatsApp number 0906269536
Jun 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		# stay home saves lives
by: Maptokyo

That is his user name. Had 91 wins with decent scores but I have a standard "hi! Thanks for the challenge. I don’t have hangouts or WhatsApp, I tell all new players this to save us both time. What I got back was this.

"Okay then white B***h, F.....U," then about 15 black hands with the middle finger up.
Then, " you are all going to die for killing Floyd stupid white fool. I know you are a racist B***h too".

I managed to send a copy to Zynga and they promised to investigate. He is still up 5 hours later.

Weirdest scammer response I have ever ever had.
Jun 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Logan mason
by: Anonymous

Is currently a surgeon getting sent to Syria. I am waiting for the request for money.

Dont fall for it as I wont 😁
Jun 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Williams.123
by: Anonymous

Just blocked him trying to con me
Jun 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		LarryAntonio2020
by: LRF

This is one of so many scammers I've run across in WWF. They find us in lightening rounds, which makes me so mad because they drag down your team's score, and the lightening rounds scores count in your overall score. If you click on the team members after a game you'll see who collected how many points. I have shown my husband these scores and told him who I'll get game requests from based on their profile picture and score. Some of them get NO points. They're busy collecting our names.

Larryantonio2020 is the typical petroleum engineer, single parent, from Texas but working on an oil rig in the Persian gulf. A very common scenario. Within three messages he knew we had a very strong connection. I admit to toying with these guys, and never take it any farther than the WWF chat. I also never give them any true facts. Will I do give them one: I tell them all that I'm happily married.

I feel sorry for the women here who have been taken by these guys but I don't understand it. To me they're so obvious. I wish I could hug you all.

Bottom line, when they ask you for emails, Bitcoin, photos or money is time to end it. But do it by calling them out and telling them they're reported, because your score is affected if you're the one who quits the game!!

I do have one concern. Is there any one who has had this activity affect them without having connected with them outside of the game? Can they get IP addresses, etc?
Jun 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stavelee
by: maptokyo

I somehow ended up with Stave next. Mother is still from Israel, but father is from Texas now. he wanted to know what my habits were such as did I smoke, drink, flirt and party all the time. Told him due to my jobs security clearance, I wasn't answering any of those questions.

He only wanted to make sure of what we actually want, etc, the whole paragraph was cut and paste, another fun scammer, who does not like questions being asked of him is Geo.rg J

Says he is a ship captain, the pic is of a 20 something, found on yandex. He is currently in Germany for a seminar, when I questioned how during a world wide lock down he managed to travel to Germany, and what company insisted on employees traveling but he said enough questions.

I was cool with that, if he didn't like answering, then he would certainly understand that I wouldn't answer anymore either. He is dragging the game out by days and single letter plays, but I am on track for a new high score. so Geo. rg isn't going away yet.
Jun 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidsamuel240
by: Anonymous

I got him on Instagram and he'd changed his name to kelvin David so he's been reported to all scam sites there. He is using photos of Chris Hassett
Jun 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chards ley
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across Chards.Ley?
Jun 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stavelee
by: Jan

I can beat that! I was speaking with a guy working on an oil rig off the Mexican gulf in the Mediterranean sea!! Then there was Goerge aka George presumably. The list of faux pars goes on and on!
Jun 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stavelee682
by: Anonymous

If anyone wants a bit of a laugh, start a game with the aforementioned Stave. That's right Stave, not Steve. He lives in Housten Taxes - yep Taxes, not Texas. He verified this 12 times before saying he had made a mistake. He says his father lived in Hong Kong in Chinese & his Mother from Izrail.

You couldn't make it up. Of course he is a widower & lost a child in a car crash. All the usual.

I told him I live in Grate Britten. He says he has always wanted to visit there.

Have fun!
May 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danisa Stair
by: Anonymous

Befriended again, then after the usual 2 weeks of friendliness I was asked to send an Amazon Gift card (oh what a surprise) for a ‘Military Kindle Content’ app available only on Amazon I was told.

Naturally checked it out and it was bollocks.
Beware the hacker has some lovely pictures of a lovely girl to impress you but best stay away from this one.
May 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Moore or Brian M.
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked to Brian Moore, who then changed his name to Brian M?
May 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF experience
by: Anonymous

I've had at least six people challenge me to a game on Words With Friends who sound like they're using the same script. They start with hello how are you and share their sad story of how they work on an oil rig in some capacity and are divorced or widowed with a small child, and eventually get to compliments and request to chat other apps which I have refused but they persist.

At that point I stopped responding. Telling them that I am a great grandmother didn't make any difference to them. The first time this happened the guy eventually tried to sell me Bitcoins. After that I was wise to them and it never got past the request to chat on other apps. At that point I muted chat on their game.

What I am curious to know is how when I stopped communicating, the game disappeared from my list even though we haven't finished it. It's just gone.
May 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Scammer
by: M R

Adams B, lives in CA and works as Petroleum engineer. 2 Boys. Goes all out and then asks for money for his injured son. Also Randy West from CA. Widowed with 2 kids. Both sent what looked like real time video of them doing things.

Randy asked for steam card to help do his paperwork. These guys are a piece of work. Love playing this game to catch them in the act. Both of these guys are still currently on Words with Friends.

Stay safe people.
May 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick Nelson
by: Anonymous

Claims to be divorced for 8 years and in the military for 27 years. Has a 15 year old daughter called Mary. Owns a home in Virginia, USA.

Sent me a photo, did an image search. He is using US general John Campbell's photos.

FAKE!!
May 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bernard David
by: Anonymous

This one is very charming. The profile picture is of a nice looking man in his 40’s wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap. Said he was born in Poland and moved to the states when he was 22. He even spoke a few words in Polish.

I know Polish and the words he used were Polish. In the past I blocked 2 players who knew I was in Poland a few months ago. I am wondering if he is one of them. Said he is working on an oil rig near Scotland. Said he cared for me on the first day. He wanted to go to Whattsap so he could send me photos. I don’t have Whattsap.

I saw 2 red flags. He apologized for not responding to my chat message because he said he slept off. Polish people do not use that phrase but Nigerians do. He always was playing when I do throughput the day because I saw the green dot.

The second red flag was when he told me he had a dangerous risky job on the rig. On the 5th day he called me babe and told me he really cared for me. Yesterday we finished a challenge and when I clicked on rematch it told me I was playing the maximum games and a new challenge could not be created.

Ladies beware
May 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Latest scams going on
by: Anonymous

I follow Scam Haters on Instagram and if chatting with them on another platform such as Hangouts, IG, Whattsap, messenger etc they blackmail people by saying they are young children and threaten to report the chat information to the FBI.

There have been so many of them since Covid 19.

I’ve had a few of them create challenges and ask me if I had any bad experiences playing wwf
May 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advice Please
by: Anonymous

It is very easy for someone to steal your photo from WWFs. The best policy is not to use your photo. Where are they using your photo?

Once they steal your photo there is not much you can do. So sorry to hear your photo has been stolen.
May 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		9 letter word scam
by: Anonymous

When I earlier put a comment about a 9 letter word I meant that they actually put 9 of their own tiles word in total was 11 with my two already played.
May 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for stevebello63. A scammer claiming to be an engineer. They all say that. He wanted my bank acct number so he could give me money lol
May 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Peterson, Michaelpeterson3818
by: Anonymous

Hangouts email mr.rare0293@gmail.com
Claims to be originally from Germany but in Egypt on a contract. Lives in Manhattan, NY. Moved to the states after the death of his parents. Profession is a hyperbaric welder & civil engineer. Divorced and lost his daughter during childbirth left him with a grandson called "Scott".

Told me he was called "Mr Rare" because "My friends calls me Mr.rare and I asked why they call me that and they all gave same reasons and I like the name cause its a good name and good name is better than riches lol 😁"

This guy goes on and on like poetry and sends you tube links to songs. He has just asked for a $300 itunes card because and I quote "Am just having little problem with my connection here and it's not working properly I wanted to send some files to my company but it's not working...I actually use to work on the connection with an iTunes card but I can't get it out here"

On an image search this guy is using an innocent mans picture and putting it all over dating sites w-match.com, waplog.com. He even uses a photo of this guy with a young boy.

BEWARE!!
May 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hi, me too
by: Anonymous

But his name was Scott Moore and when I called him out, he wanted to tell me the truth and his name really was Scott Morre. He had a 13 year old son and wife died of lung cancer 4 years ago.

I started using reverse image app and he’s stolen the pic from Jon Ochs. And the pic of his kid is Jon Ochs kid.

So, now in ‘truth’ he worked for KLM Deutsch. Before he said he was in the Gulf.

Was always asking the time so one time I asked him. It was 5 hours difference which would put him somewhere between Alaska and Hawaii in the Pacific.

Now he’s dying and sick because I won’t talk to him. A friend of his (says his boss is Scott), sent me messages telling me all this. I looked up his name on Facebook and has ‘scammer’ messages on it.

I’ve shut down HangOut and WWF
May 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers words with friends
by: Anonymous

While playing words with friends a gentleman, I use the term loosely, preyed on my loneliness and sadness. I’m not a fool by any means and he uses the alias Collins Brown working in the Gulf of Mexico and has sole responsibility for a daughter with lung condition and is divorced from a cheating drug addict wife.

I fell madly in love with the attention and he professed love. I parted with money until my sister showed me the script scammers use, the poetry and photo stolen from some unsuspecting guy.

Please remember if some one loves you, you do not have to send money. Be wary of frozen bank accounts and sick children
May 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advice please
by: Anonymous

We all know that these scammers are using profile pics they've stolen from innocent people. What can you do if it happens to you? I have reason to believe someone has used my profile pic from WWF
May 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zacharycody0
by: Anonymous

WWF Zachary C, Zacharcody0, zacharycody9@gmail.com
Using innocent military mans photos. He can also been found on loversplaneta.ru as Chris, 56 and love.dom2.ru.

Claims to be 50 years old and born in Wisconsin and moved to Oregon for the military. Claims to be a sergeant in the UN Airforce currently stationed in Yemen. Spoke on call with him and clearly has an African accent.

BEWARE!!
May 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adams Turner
by: Anonymous

Adams Turner
adamsturner470@gmail.com

He is using real photos of actor Jim Newman. Claims to be an environmental engineer and is from Airport California.

Yes that's what he said....lol.

Fraud!! Beware!!
May 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		9 letter words
by: Anonymous

I don’t know what is wrong with playing 9 letter words. Sometimes when people have the right letters there is nothing wrong with creating a 9 letter word.
May 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		9 letter word and fraud
by: Anonymous

After playing for a month in lockdown I accepted a game with a so called General in Afghanistan who then started to chat.Very friendly..nothing too personal but then asked for my e mail which I obviously did not give him. He asked if I was on a dating site he could chat to me on and again I said No!

What I only realised after blocking him was that he played a 9 letter word?? Again later in the day a request to play and a 9 letter word was put down. I immediately blocked and reported it.

Really spoils the game when most of us are using it to pass the time and keep brain working!!
May 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Uptick etc
by: Maptokyo

I have noticed an uptick in scammers with no pics - 3 today. Pics of dogs. Several which makes reporting them impossible. Begging to go on hangouts isn’t a TOS violation. I have begun to send my top scammers into the help chat. They wrote back and strongly suggested I use the in app method. I wrote back that it is not working, I have reported one over 200 times, that scrolling to find a name, then changing the time to my zone, evidently this is necessary, then finding the appropriate violation, then having to add which game even though there is only one choice.

Lastly hitting enter can take 10-15 seconds to get through. That I would continue to write them as long as they were playing. I give details, pic on yandex, who the pic is of, I reminded them that impersonating military is a felony and by being made aware of such impersonators and not removing they are aiding and abetting.
May 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blackmail
by: Anonymous

Yes, I agree they blackmail you by using your chats & photos & then wanting to find you on facebook. They try to get sex chats, & photos of you naked - like I would
fall for that.

I believe they work in groups. When I was going through all this I had different scammers wanting different info. One would want photos of my house & car. One wanted my cell phone number. One wanted to visit me thru messenger. One wanted to be friends on facebook.

I would just warn everyone to not chat with these guys. I do believe they would have posted my chats on my facebook page to blackmail me by humiliating me before all my friends.

They are not your friend.
May 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies don’t fall for any chat Rooms and make sure you don’t go on lightning round! That’s where they lurk. Married ladies they try to lure you into a chat room, they copy chats, pics anything they can use against you, ask you to accept their Facebook request and within seconds they are copied and sent friend request to anyone tagged In your pics including husband, and on your friends list, so this is how they blackmail you.

If single they threaten to put your pics out for public display, remember they can put all your info that you let them in on and business, they can also get into your phone and bill pay! I played one guy one time and thought to myself Dam he’s so ugly he couldn’t be a scammer, to be friendly back after a few games and he was sending messages. I answered one back and I'll be dammed if he didn’t find me on Facebook, send my husband a Message about a few words we’d spoke and threatened him to tell everyone that his wife was chatting with a strange man online, so this is how they work.
May 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brother/sister
by: Anonymous

Here's a new one i haven't seen yet. A brother/sister team. They are probably both the same guy. The sister starts up the conversation first - asked me if i'm "safe from the men on wwf". Then goes on to say how she only chats with her brother who is a good, God fearing man; lost his wife before the pandemic.

Then she asks if I'll "meet" him. I said i'd play wwf if he started up a game but i'm not interested in a relationship and i don't make online friends. Just play and chat.

Then HE starts up a game and goes right to the whole relationship crap and tries to get me to give personal information - phone #, email. What a joke!

Oh - when i wouldn't play along with them they did the disappearing act.
May 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words agent
by: Anonymous

Bill brumfield 516 chatted very friendly for two games then told me he was a agent working for words with friends asked for all my details as I had won the words lottery
May 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Admitting they're scammers
by: Jan

I too have had some admit they're scammers, I've tried to get them (stupidly) to see the error of their ways and some even say yes, I'm going to stop, but can you send me some money to start up my business!

I've started to say I'm retired fraud squad, dealing with internet scammers. Still some of them hang in there!!

Playing with "Fredandergroup" at the moment, plays a fair game, coming out with some schmultzy good morning messages but he doesnt have a 'nicked' photo and isn't asking the usual questions so the jury is out on him at the moment!

Anybody else played with this guy? Also says he's been playing since March 2019 which is not usual for a scammer.
May 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers look in other places besides words....
by: Anonymous

I have a bible app on my phone as well as words. Let me tell you I've recognized some of the scammers on words trying to be friends with me on the Bible app. They just won't quit. Its crazy how "they are looking for the love of their life" but my bio says I'm happily married.

Look out ladies.
May 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scammer tactic: Admitting they're scammers right away.
by: Anonymous

I've had 3 obvious scammers start conversations with me recently (well, more than that, but here's what these 3 have done). After just a few minutes of casual chat, they ask if I could keep a secret or if they could trust me. Then they ADMIT that they're scammers.

They say they feel horrible for what they're doing, that they haven't eaten in 3 days, their mom is sick, they are trying to finish school to get out of Nigeria but they can't pay the tuition, etc etc etc.

Obviously they're trying to pull at my heartstrings so that I would WANT to send them money, but it's still a scam because there's no way to verify their story. They just want to get you to WANT to send them money. That's it. They don't care about anything else.

So PLEASE keep this in mind if you encounter one of these "honest" scammers.
May 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alwin C
by: Anonymous

WWF scammer Alwin C, Alwinchristopher493, alwinchristopher6@gmail.com

Scammer claims to be from San Francisco, California. Wanted to know how the weather was which is always a sign of a scammer. Apparently he is single with one daughter and is an engineer working on a contract in Long Beach Florida until July. His image is all over scam sights.

Other names are Patrick Williams and there is even a go fund me page!! Beware!!!
May 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t be fooled
by: Anonymous

Here’s a few names to watch out for all similar stories.

Josef muller Parker - he was a white American now his profile is of a black American.

Charles p was bearded now isn’t and is a different guy on the profile

Eric Donald, Mark Larry. These people are clever as they start with the game offer chat on the game then they are telling you their life stories
then the love and money thing.

Then I block them I just play with my friends now
May 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		paullambert2013
by: Anonymous

WWF scammer paullambert2013,
paullambert037@gmail.com

Scammer claims to be living in Orlando-Florida and working with the US army. He is apparently a one star general on a UN peacekeeping mission in Kabul, Afghanistan. He claims to have been in the military for 29 years on five peacekeeping missions and this is now his sixth mission. The last one before his retirement. Scammer is all over dating sites like tinder, devoted singles using the names Carlos Smith, Leon Miller, RobertW0901, Reymond Mick, derick1.

Beware!!!
May 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ken Folwer
by: Anonymous

I’m quite sure this one is a scammer working with another scammer/scammers. The profile picture is a nice looking gentleman in his 60’s. He didn’t chat until the 3rd day. In some chats the grammar and spelling is good and in other chat messages the grammar and spelling are very bad. He didn’t ask to go on hangouts. Said his wife died 10 years ago. No children.

He said he was still very depressed and very lonely. He asked me how old I am and when my birthday is. I gave him wrong information. He didn’t ask the usual?? If I’m married with kids, and what my occupation is.
May 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Moore
by: Anonymous

Scott Moore. Widowed 4 years, wife died of lung cancer, son Stefano. Works on an oil rig, in the Gulf of Mexico, as a contractor but seems to be available all hours of a day. Caught him in a lie. Kept asking me what time it was ‘over there’.

I finally asked him what time it was where he was. It was 5 hours earlier than my time. This would put him in the Pacific Ocean somewhere between Hawaii and Alaska.

I searched high and low trying to find if he was real. Nothing.

Email ScottStefano74@gmail.com

Met him playing Words with Friends, unaware of this scammer crap. His son’s birthday was coming up and he dropped his phone. Stuck on the rig. Help as my son will be so disappointed! I got caught up in it emotionally and did send $50. Was chastised as he needed $50 more as his son lost his activation for video games. I have changed every password and my email address as I realize what a freaking fool I am.

This is his Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ummi.abubakarusman

I wish I could post pics as I have them
May 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website maintenance
by: Anonymous

Hello

The website will be receiving maintenance for the next 4 days so any posts won't be live until after that.

Apologies for any inconvenience.
May 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

First of all, I don't accept games with men I do not know. I decline and then block. I don't have time to try to figure out if they are scammers. I have wondered, should I block right away, or should I just ignore the game?
May 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blackmailing???
by: Anonymous

One lady said she is being blackmailed by 3 different men. This makes no sense unless she is married and put herself into a compromising position saying or doing things that could be considered horrible by her spouse.

Please explain what type of blackmail they are using.
May 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Male Scammers
by: Anonymous

How are they blackmailing you? I had a couple of scammers who tried blackmailing me. I was married at the time. It was a nightmare.
May 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Black mailing threats
by: Anonymous

Ignore their threats and blackmailing and block all contact with them. Nothing they can do to hurt you they're trying to scare you.
May 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Male Scammers
by: Anonymous

Robin Markson is an oil rig worker and Gary Miller Mundo in the Army on a UN peace keeping mission. Both are now trying to blackmail me and asked for money and now I have a Anthony Gaulette emailing me threats
May 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Hookman or John H
by: Anonymous

johnallen3d@gmail.com Also has on his profile I hate fakers please be nice!! Claims to be originally from Spain and lives in Florida.
Divorced with one son. Currently working in Thailand. Uses photos of the real Pedro Caldeira pulled from his Instagram account.

Asked for an Apple Card worth $600 USD because his Apple Mac Pro is faulty. He needs to down load an application for work. Also tells me his bank account is inactive and needs the money to activate his account. This was after calling his "banker"

Fake lies and more lies
May 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adamsraw7
by: Anonymous

Beware of Adam Raw on WWF. He took me in hook, line, and sinker, right up until he asked me to loan him $52,000 for parts needed to fix the oil rig he works on. Adam says he lives in Miami but was raised in Norway. He had a gorgeous profile picture, which turns out to be hacked from the facebook page of a model named Michael Walter.

He says he is divorced - caught his wife cheating with his best friend. He says he has a 20-year old son named Leo. Adam says he is a marine engineer who works as a contractor on an oil rig in Norway several months a year. He asked me to set up a Hangouts account so we could chat and exchange photos.

On Hangouts, he asked me a lot of questions about myself, such as what I believed I had to offer in a relationship, what was my idea of a romantic date, what lessons I had learned from previous relationships. He comes across as the sweetest, most sincere, most emotionally available man you could ever hope to meet.

He even video chatted with me once briefly and is very good-looking, just like his profile photo. In fact, he has a lovely Scandinavian accent. Within two weeks, Adam told me he loved me. He sent me beautiful love letters filled with poetry. Every morning, I woke up to a sweet message from him.

He messaged me several times a day. At night, we played WWF, sometimes for hours. He is an outstanding player, typically making words worth upwards of 60 points. This went on for seven weeks. During that time, we celebrated his birthday and our one-month anniversary. We talked about meeting in person and how exciting that was going to be.

Then, he got called to Norway to handle an emergency on the rig. It turns out some of the equipment burned up and he had to replace it or would lose his $2.5 million dollar contract. The equipment would cost $483,000. He said he had the money but was extremely aggravated at the carelessness of his workers who had caused the problem.

For nearly 24 hours, I did not hear from Adam because he was flying to Norway and once there, had to travel to the rig by helicopter. The six-hour time difference affected the timing of our communications. When I would wake up each morning and see Adam's "Good morning Babe" messages, I could see they were sent at 2:00 a.m. my time, which was 8:00 a.m. in Norway. How sweet of Adam to type out his message each morning when he woke up so that I would see it when I woke up six hours later. One day while on the rig, at my request, Adam sent me videos of his workers operating the oil drill.

I knew nothing about oil drilling and was curious about how Adam was spending his time. Over the course of the next week, Adam sent payments to the equipment supplier from his Wells Fargo account in Miami. Before he could make the final $83,000 payment, Wells Fargo froze his account. He anguished over his situation for a several days and finally asked his mother if she could help.

She could only come up with $31,000. Was there any way I could loan him the remaining $52,000? If not, he would understand. It would not change his feelings for me. After I told him I could not loan him the money, Adam continued to message me and play WWF with me as he always had. Just like he promised, our relationship did not change.

That is when I seriously started considering loaning him the money. What he did not know is that I was going to seek collateral by way of a mortgage against the house he purportedly owned in Miami. I am a lawyer and could easily have drawn up the documents. But it did not get that far and would have fallen apart at that point anyway because I would have required a title exam, proof of his identity, etc.

A good friend intervened, suggesting I read internet articles on WWF romance scams. And there I found it laid out in black and white - the exact scam scenario Adam had conducted with such expertise. The sad thing is, even after knowing Adam is not real, I miss the sweet man I fell in love with and the way he made me feel.

What a painful learning experience.

One final word of warning: Beware of Wolfgang Wilhelm. He is also on WWF with a very similar back-story as Adam, and he may even be the same person as Adam, or just reading from the same script.
May 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scripts
by: Anonymous

Why do they all use the same scripts?
May 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrew Hunt
by: Anonymous

WWF Andrewhunt1 ah9004693@gmail.com Innocent persons picture on profile and then sent me a photo on hangouts that didn’t even match the player profile picture. Claims to be from Houston, Texas, widower with one daughter. 51 years old and a private contractor.

Yet WWF profile says American University. 2 days into conversation asks for a steam card.

Really!!!??!!
May 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paolo A
by: Anonymous

WWF scam using identity theft of Pier Paolo Scala. Scammer even used the bio on the web for the actual Pier Paolo Scala. Claimed to be in the Atlantic Ocean with a son in London. In a week he was asking for $2000 to help with the welfare of his son.

Asked for payment in bitcoin or a wire transfer to a bank account in Turkey.

Hangouts email address johnallenn381@gmail.com player profile Paolo A
May 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David J
by: Anonymous

David J hangouts email jimdavid297@gmail. Claims to be from California using an innocent persons photo. 44 years of age and a gemologist. Asked for 2 photos. Spoke verbally on the phone. Sent a screenshot showing an iTunes balance of $8 USD remaining then asked me to buy him a card.

Also slipped up and typed words in Yoruba language when texting me.
May 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers are gone
by: Anonymous

I changed my name to scam repeller and I've had no new invites for a week, yay!
May 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rose betty
by: Anonymous

Rose betty is her fake name. And she is a scammer.
May 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More chat
by: Jan

To answer an earlier question I'm convinced the scammers play on lightening round, watch out for ladies pics then almost immediately bang! You have a couple of new invitations.

I've changed my pic to "no scam zone" and funnily enough not so many new invites!!
May 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		NO CHAT
by: Anonymous

Not too sure if this will work with everyone, but ever since I added no chat after my name I have had no one chat with me. I have had new games by complete strangers, but none of them have started a conversation with me.

I don’t mind chatting as long as it is game related, but too many of them early on would want you to move to hangouts or WhatsApp to chat. I always tell them it is easier for me to chat in game I don’t need another application to carry on a chat.

May 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this happening more now?
by: WWF player

What might cause an uptick in the WWF scammer activity?

I've been playing WWF for more than a year with the same picture (real picture of female me, which I will change today). In the past couple of days, six different men have started games with me and then started lame conversations.

I'm ok with chatting ABOUT THE GAME so I have looked at the conversations, but these men aren't chatting about the game.

Is there some kind of in-game behavior that would cause scammers to suddenly discover me?

If this keeps up, I won't look at the chats anymore, and that makes me sad because it's nice to be able to congratulate an opponent on a clever word.
May 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James6022
by: Anonymous

This person says he is a businessman working with pipelines for the oil and gas industry. Immediately asked me to go on hangout. I now always tell them that in my job I can call anywhere in the world for free. I therefore ask for their number so I can call them.

I did this with him and of course he came up with an excuse saying he phone is damaged. Always ask for their number. If they won’t give it to you, you know they aren’t genuine.
May 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lash D
by: Jan

Ok, this guy started out as Lam_Lash but said his name was Lash Desire, and that Lash is a popular Polish name. Not according to google it's not. Only been talking to him for a day and he's changed his name to Lash D. with his phone number now underneath which of course I haven't called.

When I questioned why he had put it on WWF he said he was fed up with ladies asking for his phone number and he didnt like to be disturbed. When I said that didn't make sense he said its his work number and doesn't go through. Yeah right!. I eventually did a photo trace on him and boy is he a serial scammer. Alexey Lushnikov, Alexis Jason Sean, Alex Cook to name but a few.

I tested his Polish by writing to him in Polish and he wrote back quite swiftly in polish. But of course I was using google translate and no doubt he was too.

This guy has scammed God knows how many women.
May 03, 2020
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starstarstarstar 		Michael w.
by: Anonymous

Scammer alert. Double checked images if he sends you Army pictures are totally fake. Nigerian scammer
May 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		No more chancers
by: Anonymous

Had trouble with a couple of chancers, one asked for money after he was severely burned on an oil rig. Told him where to go. I used to have my first name up but now just have initials. No bother since then, be vigilant, these people are ruthless and work in call centre type offices scamming people.
May 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two idiots
by: Anonymous

So the first guy messaged me last week and said he was a rheumatology surgeon from Texas and his name was David. Mind you my picture is my cat and I use a fake name. He told me he was widowed and that he has a son thats 17 and he's oh so proud of. He asked if I were single, I said no, I'm engaged to which he said he was jealous that he had no-one and hopes he's invited to my wedding. Then he said how his life is so lonely etc etc, it got too creepy so I blocked him.

A few days later, I got a message from a user named Stephen Townsend and his pic was one of the actual Stephen Townsend off Google in his uniform. He said "Happy Sunday!!! How are things regarding this global COVID-19 situation in your city?" I blocked him cause the first guy was creepy and I'm not down to deal with another loser.
May 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy-Boy
by: Anonymous

Anyone played a Roy-Boy? He says he's from Australia and is a mechanical engineer. His profile picture is of an older man and woman who he says is his parents lol. But he refuses to show a picture of himself.

I wouldn't quit bugging him so he blocked me LOL. He's a sneaky one!

Ladies beware.
May 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James H
by: Anonymous

Whats with JamesH? I have been talking to a James Harry for a while, and positive he is a scammer. These guys need to be stopped
Apr 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are dingbats
by: Anonymous

Their typos crack me up, especially with their names. "Michael" is seldom spelled correctly, and now someone who I imagine is calling himself Eric Brian spelled it Eric Brain. LOL

Once you catch on to them, they are pretty hilarious with their stupidity. Go to Lightning Round and see how many you can pick out - tons. Become your favorite movie or show character when they contact you, or answer with song lyrics - something amusing, and see how long they stick with you on WWF (give creative excuses on why you can't go to hangouts or whatsapp, or give numbers or email) so you can waste their data and time.
Apr 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James H
by: Anonymous

James H (James Hanson) OMG why didn't I read this page a week ago?? This isolation is making us all communicate with others that we might not normally do!

Be vigilant people!
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Anonymous

I’ve only been on wwf for a week and have heard from over 20 people with almost identical stories. For some reason they think saying they work on an old rig or they are an engineer for Exxon or Shell is what we want to hear LOL and almost everyone of them is widowed with either one son or two girls crazy huh??

I’ve tried to waste their time as much as I can because I know there are gullible women out there that they will take advantage of and it sucks. Then when I finally can’t put up with them anymore I report them as fraud. And block them.
Apr 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		He contact me through a scrabble app
by: Anonymous

A guy contact me through a scrabble app. He claims he was a orthopedic doctor, american from San Francisco, working for the UN in Lebanon, widow with a 15 years old daughter living at boarding school in Italy. English was odd, he tried to call for me a few seconds through WhatsApp, but he accent wasn't American.

We chatted but I could see a few stupid mistakes that he was copying and pasting answers. Besides he was too grateful to God to "find" me. He thought I was looking for someone to get married?? He insisted on love and God and blah blah blah stuff.
Apr 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Impersonating a Military officer
by: Anonymous

Another one is Mark H. Mark Hinton. It's a picture of a man in uniform. Overplayed his hand so many times, it was comical. He lasted 4 days until asking for a gift card. I almost wanted to string him along further, but why bother. This guy actually had a linked in profile too...Fake.
Apr 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Idiots
by: Anonymous

I play along and when the questions come such as ‘how are you doing?’ I say rubbish like ‘awful, I’m not well’. Their response is ‘wow or good’.

Such idiots.
Apr 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Meyer
by: T

This is the one who tried to scam me. Said he's a drilling supervisor on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico, widowed, a 10 year old boy in boarding school in Germany. Conversation rocked along normally until one day he called from Hangouts.

Wanted me to help him get a "package" containing money, gold and jewels. He couldn't get his attorney to do it he said. Also said his accounts are turned off while he's offshore. He sent me an address to a 10 million dollar mansion near Houston Tx saying he owns it. Being a skeptic, I looked it up. He doesn't own it by property records. He also said he has 2 Golden Retrievers, Billie and Daisy. He gave me the name of the boarding facility, so I checked it out too.

They've never heard of the dogs or of Robert Meyer. Long story short, this guy didn't have a German accent, no verifiable anything, then hot mad at me for looking. Only wanted me to help him get this package after professing love within 2 weeks.

Keep your spidey senses on ladies!
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scam?
by: Anonymous

Old scam - on a rig

Run fast, block and delete.
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marchal
by: Anonymous

Marchal something chatted for a long time, same old stuff. Finally admitted to being a Nigerian scammer. Then went right to I better do what he says because he knows where my kids live and he will kill us all. If I block him he will kill me, then went on to say how "freaking whites" brought about the corona virus and on and on.

I ignored him for awhile as he kept on spouting garbage. Then he said I better start talking because he was going to start counting and I do NOT want to make him mad. Has anyone else encountered this piece of work?! If you do, block him right away. Profile picture of a white guy with a young girl.
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Crypto Scam
by: Anonymous

Someone asked that they'd been asked to buy crypto currency How's it work? OK they send you money which hasn't cleared into your account and they have tricked you into a fake bank transfer. You are actually spending your own money. Also yes could be money laundering
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Scam?
by: Anonymous

Had some experience of a previous scammer - who eventually owned up to who really was, Nigerian poor etc - sent real photo and asked to be my ‘pet friend’. No no no.

But have been playing and chatting with another guy for quite a few months, very normal conversation, can’t find on reverse image, has what looks like realistic Instagram account etc.
But now wants me to open a crypto account for him as can’t access from rig, (yep on a rig!) and can then make deposit of his money.

I can’t get my head round this - so if anyone knows what the scam is please let me know. None of my money being used etc.?

Not sure if it’s money laundering scam or what
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts.
by: Anonymous

Why would you even want to do that with them they are scammers plain and simple and they scam women for money. I had two at the same time with the exact same picture. I asked them which one are you and they both disappeared lol
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Anonymous

On Hangouts you can share photos. Which they will want of you to reuse as a profile pic. If you send them nudes they will ask your face to show. All future planning for blackmailing. They will ask to video chat and call all for the lure of building your relationship.
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		HANGOUTS
by: Jan

Someone told me the scammers like Hangouts as it's cheaper for them and not as secure as other sites. Not sure how true that is. They also ask for your WhatsApp details. I've never given them either.

RESIST AND DESIST!!!
Apr 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Anonymous

What’s the deal with them wanting you on Hangouts?
Apr 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Playbook
by: Anonymous

Scammers hit dating websites or social media groups targeting widowers or divorcees. And they use profiles often stolen from someone in the military, which serves as the cover of why they can’t meet their victim in person.

They look for someone (a man) who is attractive, just type #Marines, looking at photos of Marines. Go through their profile and see all the photos of them, getting complete details."

They then cast a wide net sometimes communicating with hundreds of people at a time.

Social Catfish also got hold of an actual script the scammers share with one another, on what to say to reel in victims.

It’s everything from how to flirt: "I like you a lot and I don't even know you yet. I just have an idea."

To winning them over by appearing sensitive: "I do not go out often that much ever since I lost my late wife. The few times that I go out, must be with my kids."

Once they're on the hook, comes the money grab, where they tell the victim, "I can't leave the country. The Government just held me. I need some money, and when I'm back, I'm going to pay you back."

And boy are they good. 21,000 people were conned last year.

"We go into this believing these people are real people. True, honest people, they have zero remorse about what they're doing.

Some make hundreds of thousands of dollars at this con, which makes them millionaires in their country.

The person who is scamming you is not the ones who gets the money or anything else. That goes to the higher ups.
Apr 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orthopaedic surgeon
by: Jan

Here's how to block, for the lady who asked. Go into your profile settings, scroll down to Manage Block List. Then Find User, and you should be able to find their user name and then you can block.

Sometimes I found I cant find the user name so it isn't foolproof and in any event these losers change their names with monotonous regularity. A telling sign is how low their scores are and how long they've been playing. But that isn't 100% the case I'm afraid, some of them do play a good game and also a long one in that they bide their time before they ask for more personal details etc etc.

The thing to remember is DON'T TRUST THEM!!! If they sound too good to be true, they are!!
Apr 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another alleged orthopedic surgeon
by: Anonymous

Uses name David M. Says he is Hispanic from San Francisco, CA working for the UN on contract as an orthopedic surgeon. I told him he and the other 40 orthos working for the UN should get together and play the actual scrabble board game.

Then he went off on me in broken English. When he first messaged, he said, ‘I hope you are ready to lose this one 😂’. I told him I was not worried because his stats showed he is a low scoring opponent and he never completes games.

His parting comment was asking why I play and chat with 40 men to get ‘lay’. He did not block me. He just resigned the game.

How do I block him?
Apr 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Image search
by: Anonymous

To do a reverse image search you should download an app on your phone. Screen shot the photo of the person and search it. Make sure you use an image search app that does all platforms like google, bing and Yandex. I have always had great success with a reverse image search with Yandex.
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Winifred
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Winifred who is with the United Nations in Afghanistan. Looking for money to help get her son medical treatment
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Image search
by: Anonymous

How do you do a image search? Can someone please explain
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lisa J / Di3598709@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Has the name Lisa J & a profile pic of red roses, but introduces himself as Dan, who is using his secretaries account, no, wait his account, no, wait a friends account, no, wait....you get the picture.
Not half as clever as he would like to think he is.
Apr 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		M. O 1
by: Anonymous

This guy could be going under any other name but he seems to keep using the same pic. A good looking guy around 60, arm out his car and smiling. He is a long term scammer and eventually asks for money due to a machine breakdown. I saw that mentioned by someone else on this site.

The problem with reporting them is the site does not appear to deal with long term scammers. They want the day the offence happened, what game, time of day etc. Long time scammers do not work like that and there is lots of evidence on here of that happening.

He wanted me to get money to help him. When I said I could not or would not then he got rude. I said I knew he was a scammer which he then tried to make into a trust issue on my part.

Whoever he is, stay away from the guy hanging out his driver window.
Apr 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sunny Michael and Steve Bruce
by: Anonymous

Right pair. Both pestered me until I went to hangouts and they told me how beautiful I was and tried to get money. Sunny Michael pretended his wife died in a car crash and said he worked on an oil rig in the gulf. He then asked me to lend him 15 thousand dollars.

Steve Bruce claimed to be a general working in the US army keeping the peace in Syria then spun a story about having 2 million dollars in diamonds but needed money to release them.

I have really learned my lesson. Ladies be careful they are all lies. I will never accept a game again from someone I don’t know.
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers on words
by: Anonymous

hendersonwilliam200@gmail.com
davidfredico797@gmail.com

Eric Raymond - did an image search and was found also as Sullivan Troxell and Robin Boockfor

Chris Hassett - did an image search and was found as Danny Clint, Jeffery Cutiss W

Do not trust these people under any circumstances. Thank god for everyone speaking up and sharing images on the internet. You are saving women here
Apr 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam E
by: Anonymous

Just an FYI, scammers chatting with married women collect data on the married woman’s family so they can eventually blackmail the woman. It starts out as just friends, but they will try to get you to go to another site to chat.

They then turn it into a sexual content, wanting naked photos, sexual content messages, & then they threaten to release everything to your husband.

Please just be very careful.
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam E.
by: Anonymous

He sometimes goes by the name Adam Elhorn or Adam Johnson. His photo looks like it was taken in the 90s. He’s wearing a cap and has a goatee. He says he’s from Sweden and now lives in Texas. He claims to have a 14-year-old son named Adrian. He said that he lost his wife years ago and then a week later said that his wife left him for his best friend. It could mean the same thing or he could’ve changed his story.

He’s very good at words. Both in the game and in text conversation. He gave me compliments and asked a lot of questions about my family. I told him that I was happily married and he just kept saying that he could use a friend. At one point he asked if we could be best friends. I assumed that he was lonely and just needed someone to talk to.

On several occasions he called me babe and I reminded him that we were just friends. He said he hadn’t worked in four years and got excited that he had a contract in the Middle East coming up. He asked if I would get a Google account and sign up for WhatsApp so that we could talk when he was away.

I told him that I wasn’t comfortable with that and we continue to talk to him while we played words and could continue talking when he came back from his job. Something was off about him. He didn’t understand why I wouldn’t chat with him outside of words.

He never asked for money or favors. He only asked for friendship. I didn’t realize that I was talking to a scammer until I started a search on my own and realized that he was cat fishing me. I believe after reading so much online that he is a Nigerian scammer.

He was very interested in me and asked a lot of questions about where I worked, where my husband worked, what my hobbies are, how many children I have etc. He wanted to talk to me on the phone before he flew on his private jet. He told me that I didn’t care about him when I declined.

He wanted my email as well to write but again, I already knew that I wasn’t talking to the man in the picture. The chatting only lasted a few weeks. My husband and my kids knew all about my lonely friend. I miss the thought of talking to Adam Johnson but hate the idea that a stranger was using me while pretending to be somebody else.

He was the kind of man that a woman could fall in love with. He texted first thing in the morning, checked in during the day and made sure he said goodnight before going to bed. I’m already in love with my husband and my family so for me it was innocent chat. I’m afraid that he will scam other innocent, kind women that are enjoying his attention.

Ladies beware.
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many
by: Anonymous

I started getting overwhelmed with scammers in the summer. By November I had so many I changed my profile from my Facebook account to my gmail and have had none! I met a nice guy who has been my go to guy since December. We are both married but enjoy each others company both on words and hangouts.

I believe the scammers tell each other who we are especially if they couldn't get $ from us. Saves them all a little time I guess.
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Play Along!
by: Anonymous

Ladies - there are TONS of scammers on this game, and there really is no use throwing names out there, because they just delete and change constantly. Once I finally caught on after a couple, they became crazy easy to spot, just by photo - relatively decent looking middle aged men (though sometimes they choose not so good looking ones lol) usually posed alone or sometimes with children.

I've noticed that they often find you through the Lightening Round game, if you play that. I love playing it and picking them out! Their profiles always say they joined recently within the past year or so. When they contact me, I love to string them along, which is easy because they don't know a thing about U.S. pop culture.

I've been Scarlett O'Hara, Dorothy from Wizard of Oz, and others. Recently I've been answering their questions with song lyrics! And of course I never give them any info, but I'm never rude to them (after all, I don't want to be the one kicked off the game!)

After a while, they realize it's fruitless and they'll completely disappear. So my point is, there will always be scammers on there, so you might as well have some fun of your own and waste their time! Try it - pretty satisfying.
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tiffany F
by: Anonymous

Claims to be from Florida but currently fighting in Afghanistan. Obviously WWF is easily accessible from the hills around Kabul.

Asks a few meaningless questions then straight into hangout request. Blocked immediately but telltale signs of scammer!
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply regarding Louise Hernadez
by: Anonymous

Thank you all for your comments! I will be deleting him! I will keep you posted.
Apr 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake Roger Whiteman
by: Anonymous

Just beware of someone calling himself Roger Whiteman (62). Contract engineer on an oil rig, 200km off a Vancouver. Claiming to be Italian/US, US citizen from SAN Fran. Widower with 20 year old daughter.

Caught on when my family noticed a doctored photo. English not very good. I had fallen, hook, line and sinker. He didn’t (not yet anyway), ask for money. Said he was retiring after his present contract finished in three weeks. After the CV lockdown, he was going to visit me in Australia.
I woke up and deleted Hangouts.

Just in time I think. Very romantic chatter, but just the same as everything else I’ve read. How these creeps could treat a 70 year old widow, is beyond me.

NEVER AGAIN.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louise Hernandes
by: By WK

SCAMMER

SAY GOODBYE.

BLOCK HIM EVERYWHERE.

MOVE ON WITH YOUR LIFE.

EVERY RED FLAG IS THERE.

🚩 On a rig

🚩 Wants gift cards

🚩 Machinery broke down

DO NOT CLICK ON THEIR LINKS - NEVER.
THEY GET INTO YOUR PHONE/COMPUTER.

GOOD LUCK.

🚩 Camera does not work/can’t take photos.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louise H
by: Map

HE IS A SCAMMER. SPRINT NOT RUN OR WALK AWAY FROM HIM. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. YOU HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCE.

You know in your heart he is. The photo is proof enough and you have done a lot of good detective work. If you are looking for validation I am giving it to you. You were smart to trust your instincts. Smart to do all the digging you did, now be smarter still and delete every way he has to get a hold of you.

Do it today. Please. Please post back on here so we know you are okay.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louise Hernadez
by: Anonymous

I can tell you with !00% certainty he is a scammer! Please ladies anyone you meet on WWF that wants you to go to hangouts , professed their love for you are scammers. I get 5 or more a day. They start usually within the first couple of moves. I tell them because of the virus i cant download anything. Then they nag nag nag and then say give me your phone number so i give them a phone number of another scammer. I figure they can talk scammer to scammer. I have reported 100’s of them and very few ever get their accounts closed.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louise Hernadez -
by: Anonymous

Omg run lady. You have a top notch scammer there. Block and run.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louise Hernandez
by: Jan

To the lady who has been sadly sucked in by this bloke who is obviously a scammer. Well done to keep checking him out - what worries me is that you've kept going with him. I know you want to believe in his 'live' for you - after all it makes you feel good.

Rest assured this feeling is momentary. He wants to get money out of you, plain and simple. Eventually if you dont he will no doubt get angry and try to make you feel guilty. Do yourself a big - no HUGE - favour and get out now.

I can't stress this enough some of these scammers are very clever - but you have already caught him out which proves you are more intelligent than he is!!!!

Btw is his name a spelling mistake on your part or is that how he spells it? Louise with an e on the end is a girls name - I would expect a Spanish version to be Luis. (there is a famous footballer of this name!)

Please please get out of this so-called 'relationship '. It is toxic.

All of the scammers seem to like getting you on Hangouts. Someone told me it's because security is not good on this.

Block this guy - take him out of your life. Sorry but the truth hurts. He's a typical scamming LIAR!!!
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Louise Hernadez - please help about him
by: Anonymous

I met a man on Words with Friends and we immediately liked each other. We switched to texting and he even called me. His name is Louise Hernadez. I was going through a divorce and was receiving a settlement to leave my house. I felt comfortable enough to tell Louise this. First flag: he was turning 56 on Jan 1, 2020 and he had 5 year old twins. A boy and girl. He sent me pics and I asked how tall he was. He said 5’8" but the man in the pic was clearly taller. But ok moving on. He said he was going on an interview for two weeks in Texas for a contact, which he was won.

$3million from KCA Deutag. He left for the rig the next day. That was in January. He sent me a small gift (no message or gift receipt) for Valentine’s Day. He even had his "sister" email me a video of herself. She even said in the email that her brother has never been happier and that he loves me and that he instructed her to get me a car! She even provided me with a "tracking number" (never received the car).

I had tried to contact the shipper and got an error message. It was supposedly insured and when I contacted the insurance company they never had a policy for that car. Fast forward to today. Never heard from the sister again after trying to reach out to her. Louise, meanwhile creates an Instagram account so we can message. I was still at home and it was not good to text. He always said I should get Google Hangouts.

I couldn’t at the time so he messaged on Instagram. He then said that a part on the rig broke and because he owns the contract, he had to fix it but didn’t have the access to funds.

Another flag. I did some digging and checked his pics on Socialcatfish.com. Turns out he stole the pics from a wealthy businessman based out of LV with, you guessed it, twins. I confronted Louise and he apologized and said he hasn’t been able to take pics because of security on the rig. I told him to use a bathroom to take a selfie. He says he couldn’t! Then he says he’s been on the rig since day one.

I have since moved into an apartment and have downloaded Google Hangouts. He had called me several times from there. He has a very thick Spanish accent (his father is from Spain and his mother was American). He supposedly lives in NY, had given me his SSN and screenshots of his bank account. The address he gave me in NY is a legit one but not sure it’s his. Lastly, even tonight, we spoke on the phone via Hangouts. He has professed his love over and over and even sent me songs. He had said in the past that no matter what happens he will always love me.

Recently he asked for a $300 gift card to help him download important encrypted documents from KCA Deutag. I emailed KCA Deutag and inquired if they had heard of this person and they said no. He is stuck on the rig but hopes to see me soon to start a new life.

By the way he initially asked me to start an account using a link he sent me so he can have the payment sent to me to hold. I said I can go on their website to do it and I don’t need the link. He was insistent so I put all fake info on it and pretended it didn’t go through. He kept asking but finally gave up.

He is now persistent in his quest for a card. All this while he is telling me how much he loves me. I told him that I’m leery of scams and that I don’t think it’s a good idea. He told me to ignore all the fake news and that he would never ever scam me. He didn’t want me to cry because it would make him sad.

Over and over he has told me he loves me and cannot wait to take care of me. One other fact, the phone number we initially texted on is registered to someone in North Carolina. He dismissed it.

Every fiber of my being says he is a scammer but it’s been hard for me to process. Any help is greatly appreciated. Like I said, even tonight Louise professed his undying love for me. I’ve also kept this to myself because I didn’t want anything to come to light with my kids and my ex.

Anyway, please help.
Apr 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Piece of scum
by: Jan

Have had so many of these scummy scammers I'm done. Changed my profile picture to a sign that says "no scam zone". They're so thick one even asked what it meant. Reported about 5 in the past day or so - one in particular became very abusive when I called him out - said I needed to be in a "sycitric hospital"!

But then nastily said I must have coronavirus and he was going to tell "the Federal " about me. What a piece of sh*t! I think this was Colinolsen316 or maybe EricJohn5. There were so many. One even admitted he was a Nigerian scammer and all he ever wanted to show me was live every day. But "can we still be friends?" after I told him his fortune.

Makes you want to vomit.
Apr 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morris S
by: Anonymous

Morris S is a scammer. He’s a widower of course and is insisting I meet him on Google hangouts. I am reporting him immediately. Caught him in a few lies. Said he was so lonely with one son as his only family member.

Later, he mentioned a daughter. His English and grammar are atrocious. Said he was in South Carolina, then later mentioned his favorite team is in the United Kingdom. Don’t be fooled by this scammer.
Apr 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers on word wars
by: Anonymous

In word wars there is a bunch of scammers and they all have a similar script. One named Julio with a fake picture actually admitted he scams after I called him out on it. They are very slick and try being chatty.
Apr 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martinhank60
by: Jan

To the lady who says this piece of scum has ruined her marriage - I'm going to see if I can find him. I've been playing a few of these pieces of sh1t lately- pretending I'm divorced, retired used to work for the international fraud squad, the minute they ask for your email address or to go on hangouts, and if you decline saying you only give out your personal details to friends - if they say but I am your friend you KNOW they're (Probably) Nigerian scammers.

Tell them you know but not to worry you've out a trace on their phone lines POOF they disappear.
Apr 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnwilliams9793@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Hello. Has anyone played with Johnwilliams9793@gmail.com or know anything about him?

Thanks
Apr 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		He has ruined my marriage
by: Anonymous

His name he goes by martinhank60@gmail.com. He says the same things" hello beautiful. My dear you look beautiful today. And really takes his time. He also sends Fake pictures and says he's in the military on top secret missions. He also has a nanny for his daughter and is a widow.

This guy needs to be stopped. Look him up on words with friends
Apr 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Robson
by: Jan

Anyone been playing this guy? Still not 100% sure he's a scammer, if he is he's pretty good. Been playing a while and plays a good game. For an American engineer working in Greece (supposedly) his conversation is neither witty or interesting.

Even called him a scammer and he hung on in there. Called it a day when he said he was interested in me and when I said I wasnt he suggested videos and meeting up.

Bye George! Interesting though as went into settings to report and his name has disappeared! Does that mean he's blocked me? (Am I bovvered?!) Did a reverse image and nothing came up.
Apr 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Arnall....US Military
by: Anonymous

I'm currently playing Scott Arnall and being asked for an Itunes gift card! He's in the Military and yesterday headed to New York to help with the Coronavirus.

Attractive guy and very convincing!!!
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creepy poster “Wilcox” asking for details
by: Anonymous

Watch out for "Wilcox", he kept pressing for private details and then he asked for my mobile phone number so we could text. I wrote "hah! No chance" and he instantly deleted all messages and account. Creepy guy.
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Script
by: Anonymous

Why do all the scammers use exactly the same script?

Hello beautiful
How are things?
Are you married?
Etc
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garry Young
by: Anonymous

Don’t play with anyone called Garry Young who is not a real person just the usual scammer
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		It’s not about a giggle
by: By W.

Say when you are messing with them and that they are leaving others alone. WRONG. They mess with many at the same time. They tell you their internet runs slow. DO NOT BELIEVE THAT!!! They are flying off text messages to other women. You think they have no time for other women - you have been suckered, not them. They can even say the same things to different women at the same exact times.

I messed with a lot of scammers before I realized all this. I beg all women that want these scammers to leave WWF for good to Report them every time you see one, spread the word about scammers on WWF and it will stop these men from scamming other women.

How do I know this much about scammers’s ways. I have done real video with 2 want to be scammers. 2 scammers that have both pursued me after I called them out. We talked face to face online as a condition of unblocking them. Neither was 61 or 62.

One was 36 and the other was 25. Both were Nigerian. They are taught that white USA women hate black men so they have no remorse. Finding out I wasn’t prejudiced was a shocker to both. The 25 yr old and I talk about the coronavirus and he tells me he wants me happy with a man I started seeing in "real life" since January.

I lost 4 months of my life being wrapped up with a scammer in the beginning of 2020 and 3 months in 2019 meeting other scammers I believed. I only lost a total of $600 which is extremely low. I wised up.

Wishing everyone a Scammer-Free life. Bless you all. Together we can make a difference.
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		It’s not about a giggle
by: ...M....

The last post mentioned how you shouldn’t play along with these scam artists. My messing with them is simply just desserts. I will waste their time if inclined. While toying with me they are not looking for the lonely souls who may get scammed.
Apr 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John F Campbell
by: Anonymous

Said he was a retired 4 star General. I told him that anyone could use a stock photo and copy a wiki bio. I told him that I didn’t believe he was John Campbell. He kept asking for my phone number to "straighten it out".

I told him that I would never give my # out to a stranger. He must have realized that I knew he was a scammer, and he quit the game.
Apr 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rick M [martenrick]
by: Anonymous

Another scammer. Reported and blocked immediately. Just a warning for those who still engage with these conmen. Yes it's sad and life might be bad for them but they are still CONMEN/Women. If you play along they get better at their crime and whilst it might be a giggle for some; vulnerable, lonely people get sucked in.

I wish it was possible to say 'great word' or 'brilliant game' but they've ruined that for everyone.
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		VOIP
by: Jan

Hi there, bit useless on the technical side, could someone tell me how to check whether the new opponents phone is on this non fixed VOIP line?

Thanks
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Started to mess with them
by: Meaty

Because I get so many of these scammers claiming to be beautiful women who fall in love with me immediately, I started to mess with them back and find it hilarious. Currently I’m chatting with a "Kimberly" a single mom whose child is in boarding school.

I told "her" I’m using my uncles phone and just arrived in the states from Estonia. I told her my uncle owns a yogurt and pants factory, I told her I lost my legs in a yogurt accident in Estonia. Of course she already loves me. She totally doesn’t care that I have no legs! What a woman 😂😂😂

I’ll block "her" eventually but this sure is a good time waster.
Apr 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nice guy from :Sweden lol
by: EIRIK Godam

Watch for this name, he says he is in Miami and came there 4 years ago, widowed and communications engineer - btw why are they all engineers ? 😂

He comes up as caring and if it was not for the NON FIXED VOIP LINE I could have believed he was for real.

Eirik doesn’t exist so has anyone played with him ?
Apr 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phillcampbell
by: Anonymous

Says his name is Phill Campbell, but is using the profile image of US general John F Campbell. Chatting with poor grammar and usual widower story. When I called him on his profile he became angry, insisted he really is the General, then quit the game.
Apr 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Remember to post their usernames, not just their names
by: Anonymous

Just a reminder: Click on the scammer's profile and post their username found under the name they play under. Like someone might be playing as the name Robert David, and their username will be something like robertdavid39407.

Posting the username will make it easier to identify them.
Apr 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Roy
by: Anonymous

This guy is a very good player and comes across as very smart. Claims to be an engineer in Northern California and smart about investing. First tried to get you to get involved in forex trading. I told him my husband does all our investing.

He gave up on that and then told me he had a friend with cancer who needed some financial help. At this point I blocked him.

Beware, he’s a charmer!
Apr 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Talia

If you decide to speak with someone on WWF and you start texting the person, look up to see it it’s a fixed VoIP or if it a non fixed VoIP. The difference is that with the non fixed phone line they don’t need an address and could have a local number and living Overseas.

A lot of scammers use non fixed VoIP lines because they are very difficult to trace .

Let’s have fun and be safe lol 😂
Apr 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		You can report.
by: Map

Hey Jan, You can report them. Even if they block you. Go to your settings. Then block unblock option. In the upper right corner there is a drop down menu, click on report. Then you will see all your players. Even those who have blocked you.

This next step is seemingly important. You must change the time to your local time. Photo impersonation and chat fraud seem to be the best chances of getting them removed. I rinse wash and repeat several times. A post from 1-2 weeks ago said if you can report them from their profile page, upper right icon, and not from the chat page you have a better chance.

Again, changing the time to your time seems to be important. Worth a shot. I average about 10% gone.
Apr 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to get rid of them and have fun doing it
by: Jan

So I decided to turn back to my own photo from the caricature which I'd put on there. Within minutes another American working in Istanbul starts hitting on me. I get in first "where are you from?". Funnily enough I then say I live in the next town and what's your favourite restaurant? He comes out with Chinese. "So what's your favourite food?

He got a bit stroppy then replied chicken and chips. "Are you married with kids" I told him I was gay and my wife and I had adopted. "Enjoy your gay life" he says and disappears! Well at least I wasted a bit of his time. Only downside is you then can't report.
Apr 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil well Texas scammers lighting round
by: Anonymous

Mine are all finding me from me playing the lighting rounds. I started noticing pics then within seconds they are sending me a game. Beware they are using the oil rig from Texas, windows, grandfathers, change their glasses, hats, background so beware.
Apr 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Red flags
by: Anonymous

Gosh there are so many handsome men, some of whom are in uniform, who play wwf! Hello, beautiful and how is the weather over there are typical. Before I got smart and did not reply or just declined the game, a fellow was a little too friendly and I commented, "You are barking up the wrong tree."

He replied, "why bark on wrong tree?" Hmmm no sense of idioms. I have realized that these scammers play the lightning rounds where each team member’s icon is included and I need to change my pic to one of my dog with the underbite:)

Along with models’ photos surrounded with exotic landscapes, they usually have a name of two first names like David James or Thomas Andrew etc.

The bad guys always try to ruin our fun!
Apr 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martinsbarney07
by: Anonymous

Scammer scammer scammer. All the tell tale signs. Oil Rig worker. Tying up his business. Widower. Has to care for his grandchildren. Doesn't call the person they are scamming by name. It's all honey pet etc.

Managed to scam a relative. Started on words with friends gains their trust, then Google hangouts. She bought iTunes cards for him so he could ring his grandchildren from the oil rig!! It's so obvious to us but these people prey on the vulnerable and are Scum of the earth!!!! Picture of a nice man on profile obviously not him.

Just managed to stop this escalating to the next stage thank goodness. Reported but no doubt will just make a new profile

martinsbarney SCAMMER

Do not talk to this person. He is Nigerian and after your money.

Preying on the vulnerable

Sickening
Apr 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward M. Playing scrabble
by: Anonymous

I feel bad for those that get scammed and must be so vulnerable because these jerks aren’t subtle nor do they waste time. This one is using the profile pic of Grant Cardone.

Without me asking he told me he’s from Italy, now living in the USA but is working out of the country as a petroleum engineer. He lost wife and children in a car accident and is raising his granddaughter.

Now he is ready to ‘give out all the love I have within me’ I am a man of my words, a Christian man’ Ugh!

This is what I get for being polite and replying hello back. Be careful out there ladies, NO ONE should be asking you to send them ANYTHING!
Apr 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		charlotteisla
by: Anonymous

There is a girl named 'charlotteisla' she will ask to play you then start talking saying shes from Australia and ask to add you to hangouts then starts talking and then asks you to send her a amazon gift card and when you refuse she gets all mad. obviously a guy pretending to be a girl

So if this person asks to play you just click the reject button
Apr 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Annabelle H.
by: Anonymous

I got one who was asking me about bitcoin trading. You can usually tell if it's a scam. I'd say they recently played the game. They want to text this time but haven't talked about hangouts. Bitcoin trading may be the new scam they're trying to pull off. I'm a male, so the profile pic is usually a very attractive woman.

Watch out! Bitcoin trading may be the new scam.
Apr 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Anderson
by: Anonymous

I saw A David Anderson on Scamdigger.com but not sure its the same guy. But their names and photos are fake. Dont chat with him.
Apr 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David E Anderson
by: Anonymous

Scammer.

Do not talk with him.

Delete him.

The person is Nigerian.

He will be wanting money!!!
Apr 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David E Anderson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of him.? Engineer, works on oil rig. Widow one daughter 17 years of age. Say he is American
Apr 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heartless scammers
by: Map

It is much more helpful to post their user name than the game name. I play a friend named Christian B that is what I see across the game, his profile is badfish****, that is the name to report or watch out for.
Apr 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Heartless scammers
by: Anonymous

There are so many out there it is such a shame so
add these to your watch list

William McCoy
Mark Donald
Mark Anderson
Thomas John
Lucas Anderson
Jon Salvador
Mar 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Favor
by: Map

Hi, I played Chrishills99999 down to the last two tiles. Rebuffing the hangouts, WhatsApp email phone number attempts and the loser blocked me with two to go and would have been my highest game. If you are blocking scammers please block him for photo impersonation. He told one of a dating site.

To help each other out in blocking we have to post user name not the game name. Lastly I have had almost none challenge me in the past week. Only 3 total. Usually I would have 3 a day. Anyone else see a drop off?
Mar 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bitcoin Request
by: Anonymous

Has any one received requests for help to buy bitcoins?

Claims to be on an oil rig and not allowed to have credit cards with him. He needs to send his son bit coins so his son doesn't have to go out.

I suggested he use his bank to transfer money.

Crazy that these people think that one wouldn't see it as a scam.

And, this is someone who has been chatting neutrally for ages. I guess they wait for their moment to pounce.
Mar 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Noah
by: Anonymous

Guy named Ethan Noah started chatting with me and said he was a widower with a 14-year old daughter and his wife died of cancer. Did a reverse search and saw his profile picture was of a German singer named Thomas Anders. He claimed that it was a picture of him.
Mar 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam brooke 220
by: Anonymous

Claims to be a ship captain of a cargo ship heading to Australia from Mexico. Asked him the name of the ship but he never answered. Keep asking for email etc. Then when I said a captain doesn't drive a ship he replied if I know so much he is willing to learn. Told him a ship is driven by a helmsman. With that I asked him who he really was and he replied I was a scammer and he didnt have to talk to a scammer.

I tried to report him to WWF however it doesn't seem to work half the time. He then disappeared.
Mar 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryzska Heinrich
by: Anonymous

I actually started a game with HIM, because he was my "match of the day". He quickly wanted to chat. Asked me for my number so we could chat outside the game. I told him I don’t chat with anyone outside the game, because I know there are too many scammers out there.

Within a minute, he completely disappeared!
Mar 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Change your photo!
by: Jan

I dumped all of the oil riggers/Caterpillar part suppliers/army personnel - all of them with their banal questions. They all have the personality of a flea and aren't even worth 'playing with'! Since I changed my profile photo to a caricature of a witch, nobody has bothered me since!!!
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Miles
by: Anonymous

I can't understand how you fell for this. I am sorry it happened to you. Never ever send money to someone you have never actually met. You can be sure those accounts were his agents here and after their cut he got the rest. Notify your local police with all the information you have. Good luck.
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		davidmile1234@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

I had a 6-month relationship with a David Miles, who claimed to: work on an offshore oil rig, be a widower and a single dad of two children (Tessa and Patrick). We talked on Hangouts, and he talked to my children and told them to call him "Dad", and he also talked to my father and sister.

I truly believed he was real because I never heard of a scammer talking to other family members. Anyway, I paid his "nanny" for him, paid the "helicopter pilot", and paid the "shipping company" multiple times.

He also used the email: davidpatrick0807177@gmail.com

I am a very trusting person, and I was cheated out of more than $60,000. My credit is now ruined, and my bank account is empty. I still have all the bank accounts and names of the people he asked me to send money to for him. All of the banks are within the United States. I am looking for a place to post everything.

Any recommendations?
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch Out For C MARTINEZ
by: Anonymous

He’s not here to play scrabble. I’ve noticed a huge increase the last 2 weeks of new male players with pictures that just don’t look authentic at all. I usually mute the conversation right away and don’t bother even saying hi and within a day the game and their profile is mysteriously gone. I decided to at least say hello back outta curiosity to confirm my suspicions & voila he spoke poor English but said he’s from Detroit MI USA and wanted my email to chat on hangouts.

Resigned the game & blocked him immediately!!
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to Report to Zynga
by: Anonymous

Click on the area to REPORT the person within the person’s profile. Not the conversation area.

Change the day to TODAY
Change the time to your correct time

Click on PHOTO IMPERSONATION

Click on REPORT multiple times. Around 4 times.

I have had response happen immediately or within seconds.

STOP THE SCAMMERS!!!
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stop whining
by: Anonymous

Ladies you will never stop this scamming! Accept that and move on. If it bothers you that much, stop playing or stop chatting. You get to choose whether you interact with them, so stop complaining about it and take control. If it bothers you that much, ignore them!
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Douglas ###
by: Anonymous

This one is such a mixed up scammer. He pointed out it was 2am where he supposedly was and he played through the night apparently. Cut and pasted answers to the usual BS questions. Turns put to be a gay, divorced, widowed, one child, religious convert. So mixed up can't even get the scam story straight 😁😁😁

I do get bored fast and really wonder how anyone can believe the BS!!! Smells like a duck..quacks like a duck.. Walks like a duck.. The guy is a duck.

Block, report and stop chats straight away!!!
Mar 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doctorfrankwilliam2@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

He stated he is a doctor in Russia from Canada contracted by the UN. He is a widower and has a 15 year old son. Wanted to go to hangouts. His English is poor, doesn’t know the time difference, already professes his love after a day. Said he wants a mother for his son. Same story as all the rest.
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		No scammers
by: Map

For the first time in three years I have no scammers in my play list. Are they social distancing in Nigeria?
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mute
by: Anonymous

If everyone would mute the conversations they may go away. Why do you chat with people you dont know? That is just crazy now days
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rebuttal 2
by: Map

You are very lucky then because I spend 15-20 minutes a day repeatedly reporting and my sister Checks for me and they are all still active. Some going back a year.

Would be great if you would block Stevemullet441, colemarco1989 and byrantaaron777

I have only once had a player kicked off because of porn he sent me and I screen shot it on his profile and my week long attempts to report and I emailed it to them.
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reporting
by: Anonymous

I have reported hundreds and they are still on there. The only ones deleted are the ones that ask for money
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I always play along. It is a game after all. Obviously I don’t give out any personal information or go on hangouts etc. I normally get bored at the end of the game and block them.
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Revuttal
by: Anonymous

Zynga DOES REMOVE them quickly.

Change the day and time to match where you are.
TODAY and set the time correctly.

Use "Photo Impersonation".

Every person I reported was taken down within one minute.

They will get a few women to go to Hangouts. Then their job is to pull each woman into their clutches. They romance each one using mind games and lies. Why give them that chance?

We need to protect each other and stop the scammers in their tracks.
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BIG SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

Jerry M. Is a scammer that I originally met on POF. Look closely at his picture, DO NOT let this man, under any name on Words with Friends. He asked me to play WWF2, and after playing for 5 minutes, he resigned. He remembered me from POF. On POF he had several names, but, like I said, he is definitely a scammer. He is very sneaky, so don't let him fool any women.. BTW, he didn't fool me
Mar 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF.... Do something!!!
by: GMmm

Hi all. I’ve played WWF since 2012. For the last 3 years I’ve been dealing with scammers. I play them along, use Tineye, reverse image sites, Yandex etc to identify the real owner of their photos. I then report every single one to WWF. I estimate I have played with over 4000 players! I’ve reported over 90% of them. I do my homework before reporting them.

WWF do nothing or very little to solve the problem of scammers on their app. I’ve found out that the scam is centred in Warri Delta State Nigeria. They are ALL from there. There is a network of them. How do I know this? Because many I chat to think that by confessing and telling me the truth, I may still send them money because of their sob story. NEVER!! I have never been scammed.

My problem is that WWF don’t actually care what is happening in their app! This is a copy of the latest message I sent to WWF on their ‘contact us’ facility in the app. Let’s see what their reaction is this time 🤷‍♀️ As you can probably guess, I have sent dozens of this type of message to WWF in the past.

Please ladies let’s bombard them with reports and messages. How long before they start protecting? Not everyone is as savvy as me.

Good morning. I’ve got a question for you. Why have you stopped investigating scammers? I’ve sent you dozens of reports about Nigerian scammers in the last fortnight which have been ignored. I have not only identified the guys for you, I have reversed images their photos and found the names in most cases of the guy who owns the photo they have stolen. I have proved in most cases that their life stories are fake, that they are not American but Nigerian from Warri Delta State. I have reported them to you for ‘chat impersonation’, ‘chat fraud’ and ‘photo impersonation’. When reporting these scammers I have given you an exact time in our conversation when they have lied or tried to con me. Each time I report a new scammer- which several times a day- I check the drop down list of players..... you are not taking my reports seriously or you aren’t even checking my reports.... which is it? You have told me on at least a dozen occasions that you can’t share with me what you do... that’s fine, I get it! But when I look at the drop down list of my players I can see that you have not deleted any of these blatantly obvious scammers! None of them in the last couple of weeks. They are all still playing and no doubt succeeding in scamming some poor woman on here. Please go back through my reports and do your job.... keep the women safe in your site. It’s the least you can do. I do my bit in identifying, checking photos etc- which I enjoy- you do your bit and look further into their accounts, and let’s get them off the app for good!
Mar 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Revuttal
by: Map

To report and block, I think by wasting their time engaging them. Stringing then along then I am preventing them from duping someone. Zynga does absolutely nothing to rid us of them.

I know this because when I do report, which eventually I do, I can see all the other reported players still active. Zynga either doesn’t care or have the resources to remove. They don’t give us an option of proving, via yandex stolen pics, they should have an algorithm for military ranks.

Face it, they don’t care at all, and if they do remove Owen Marc, or Phillip John then Marc Own and John Phillip pop right back up. I keep them busy, I look on my mutual friend list and when I see an elderly woman I ask her to play and tell her that Owen, Marc, Micheal are scammers and why I know that. Most all already knew.

Don’t share personal info especially phone numbers as they can be scammed. Do not think Zynga cares about us though.
Mar 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Paul, Brian Woody
by: Friend

All are widowed working on an oil rig. Usually are stuck there for multiple reasons; contract not finished,

Harry Paul
Brian Woody
Clement Louise
Greg ??
Mar 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Howard Brown
by: Anonymous

The guy called himself Howard Brown and the email he used was brownward812gmail.com

He called me from 1-615-647-5169 and I have pictures and found him on Instagram but he deleted himself. He was originally on words with friends, hangouts
Mar 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report and Block immediately
by: Anonymous

All of you ladies who think you are having fun leading on the scammers. Let me set you straight. They are playing you!!! How do I know? I met a man that set out to scam me. He confessed to every method possible to scam women. They do not care about any woman. They scam multiple women at the same time. It is an organized operations.

Advice...
Report and Block immediately. Zynga removes them!!!

Or you are allowing them to suck in weak women that do not know about these WWF scammers. You are allowing these scammers to destroy more women.

Stop the nonsense - REPORT AND BLOCK!!!
Mar 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unbelievable
by: Jan

They are really coming out of the woodwork aren’t they. I have a little fun with them but even then they’re getting boring, same old same old story, no personality at all!

But I have to share this one -guy with a stolen photo as per usual, but this one with two little border terrier dogs. As a little test I asked what breed they were. Got ignored, asked again. His answer? "Bernese mountain dog" bahaha!!!

Suggested he googled the Bernese as it was a huge dog. He said his were kids (does he mean puppies?) he didn’t last long after that little cracker!!!
Mar 21, 2020
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starstarstarstar 		Mute conversation’
by: Anonymous

I have men start by saying hello beautiful, and I have a picture of my dog - really??? I don’t talk to anyone except people that want to comment on a play. Mute is my new best friend!

Don’t waste any of your time on them. Mute!
FYI I was scammed that went on for months. Then he had some sad story and wanted to know if I could lend him money. I said I wasn’t in a position to lend him $10,000, so he got mad and called me heartless. Ranted and raved.

I did however inform I knew who he really was and I couldn’t believe I was so foolish. I told him I reported him and his other two identities, and called him a pig.

That helped some, but really I should have known better! Let’s be smart ladies and mute!
Mar 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cavill B is another
by: Anonymous

Knew immediately he was a scammer so had a little fun.

Like the others, he’s a surgeon living away from home. He asked if we could be friends. I said I have a partner and can spot a scammer a mile away.

Just like that, he vanished 🤣

What happened to the feature where you block random people starting games. I swore it was turned on.
Mar 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomson Benca
by: Anonymous

This is another one to be blocked. Started a challenge and asked if I was married with kids and what is your occupation. He said he doesn’t like chatting on words and asked me to go to hangouts. The usual story said he was a single dad from Germany working in Scotland. He was blocked.
Mar 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richmond M
by: Anonymous

Newest one is Richmond. M. DONT communicate with him. JUST BLOCK
Mar 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Block the scammers, don't talk to them!
by: Anonymous

The reason these stupid scammers stay on the WWF site is because so many players communicate with them! I can't believe the posts on here, so many people actually want to believe the stories. These scammers just want your money, please block them as soon as they tell their ridiculous stories. WWF is a site for games, not a dating app.

Don't respond to these idiots and they will go away.
Mar 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		tony.evans256
by: Anonymous

This was a brief encounter as he disappeared when I said I didn't do chat but I recognised his profile pic from a year ago when he was masquerading as a Harry Brown. Beware
Mar 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Harry Kane
by: Anonymous

To the poster asking about Harry Kane - the real Harry Kane is a professional footballer in the English Premier League.

As the league is currently suspended due to Coronavirus and he’s injured anyway he may actually have plenty of free time to spend on WWF - I doubt it though somehow.

Probably about as genuine as the play request I got from Harry Potter last week 😂
Mar 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr owen. Sweetpen91
by: Anonymous

How long have you been playing him? Has he asked for money or a gift card yet? Really curious what else can you share about him?

My game with him just started
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Owen and Dr O. and Sweetpen91.
by: Anonymous

"Well I'm a surgeon Doctor, presently with the  Nation (U.N) Soldiers here in Afghanistan Kabul, We are together with NATO to secure peace with the Afghan people.
I am an orthopedic surgeon by profession I am specialized on bones fractures and dislocations, what's your profession or field of study?

I'm on a one year contract with the United nation to retire this year I'm getting old not younger anymore lols

I'm 61 years of age, widower with a son who will be 14 years of age this month. What about you are you married with children?

My late wife is  from Philippines Quezon city her name is Gloria Tesoro"


Not sure why he identified his dead wife in such detail. He said he’s looking for love in WWF.
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photo
by: Map

To the person asking about tracing pics I have good luck with Yandex, Tin eye is worthless. I have never had a scammer pic hit even when they use famous persons. Sorry, Gordon Ramsay doesn’t pop up?
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Kane
by: Anonymous

Has anybody played with a Harry Kane on wwf?
Profile says he has been playing since August 2018 from Portugal?

Is he a scammer?
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		M.O 1
by: Anonymous

This guy is smooth and goes by the name Oliver. German and supposed to live in Ontario, Canada but is working in the Ukraine.

I feel stupid as I talked to him for over two month and he was respectful with no sex talk but lots of romance though.

Finally the other shoe dropped and he asked me for money to cover medical expenses for three men hurt on the job. I had told him I was poor and broke from the beginning but i guess he forgot or did not put it in his notes.

When I said I could not send money he got very aggressive and then later dismissive.

Smooth talker with no heart or morals. He is the kind of guy who will eventually find somebody who will send money.
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		How do you trace a photo?
by: Anonymous

Having trouble doing reverse image. Used Tin Eye before and they don't seem to bring any results at all.
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love to wind them up
by: Anonymous

So many ways to check these fake profile picture and names out
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Play them at their own game
by: Anonymous

I must say I spot them from a mile away, in many ways just from the profile pic, name, dialect and a few other things! Me personally I don’t use my real name as such but my nick name, secondly no picture of me? Reasons being the internet is a powerful search tool, never use your full name with photo of you as can be traced through social media sites, and many of the players on here can be found by their Pinterest app etc so many many ways to spot them! I go with the flow and actually end up winding the scammers up!

I wait for the old speel and then go from there - happy days! They will use someone’s profile pic from a well known social media page because half of the users left their Facebook profile on public so which it gets hacked or fb peeps forgot their password and opened up a new account, make your social media a bit more secure from scammers !!!
Mar 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert
by: Anonymous

Did you recently meet him? Was it on wwf or instagram?

This profile on Wwf has not been active for quite some time. What is the username on the account?
Lets share info
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert graham owen
by: Anonymous

This guy who is using Ruperts profile is a different person than a year ago. The profile was sold and someone else is now pretending to be this guy. It was sold to someone in November 2019
The guy who i know was not involved in any death threat. He is a sweet young man who never asked for money.
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They don't stop !!
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Alan Parsons, claims to be a General in the Army, on a peace keeping mission in Afghanistan, but yet has time to play, Words w Friends, he is using stolen pictures of Major Gen Mark Graham.
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert Graham Owen
by: Anonymous

He is definitely a scammer from Nigeria. Is he pretending to be in the military or is he pretending to be a doctor or is he pretending to be on a rig? I have known him to pretend all three. I have become friends with the person who was originally using this profile. He told me he Sold this profile to another young Nigerian that was looking to scam people on words with friends or Instagram. I met him on words, but I understand he is also using Instagram. Let’s share info
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert Graham Owen
by: Anonymous

Rupert is a really nice guy to play WWFs. He will ask you to go to Hangouts or he did with me. He moves very slow. He was an orthopedic surgeon in Afghanistan, or somewhere in the middle east. But he knew nothing about knee replacements. He sent me a photo of a man in the distance sitting by a campfire.

He never asked for money & he never called. But while I chatted with him & 6 others, I received a death threat. So I decommissioned my hangout account & WWFs.

Hope this helps.
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert graham Owen
by: Anonymous

I’m in the uk so can you tell me what you know then I will feel more comfortable to continue with the conversation please
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anybody recognise?
by: Jan

Fredrick Anderson - not entirely sure this one is a scammer but since he’s cooled off because I’m not sending pics I think he is

Frank Muth - supposedly army personnel USA

Donald Newton - working for Transoceanic from Santa Barbara CA

Roland Valdez

David J Malcolm - Ocón mobile oil and gas platform Gulf of Mexico

Jonas Greg - from Bulgaria but working in CA USA supplies Caterpillar parts. At least that’s different!

I’m not saying they’re all scammers, a couple could be legit. Anybody recognise these names?
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Girl photo Melisa Ca
by: Jan

This is a new one for me, accepted a game from this female (photo of a youngish girl) who started the usual crap chat. Red alert! Then said he was from Nigeria and his name was Toby! I said how come you have a female photo and he said it was hacked. Yeah right. Kept him chatting a bit then tried the guilt trip on him - why are you doing this, what would your mother think of your morals. Got a smiley face back.

Immediately reported as abuse - impersonation. Please ladies, always do this. It probably won’t stop them but will at least give them a bit of grief having to set up everything again!
Mar 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert Graham Owen
by: Anonymous

Yes I can tell you about him. What do you want to know? What story is he telling you!!!

I know a lot about him.
Mar 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on words with friends
by: Anonymous

Someone with the name josesmiles980, he is an impersonator. He said his daughter in law and son in law were killed in a car crash. He has a dog called coco. Its all lies! He was going to talk to me about bitcoin then he asked me what phone I was using, and alarm bells rung. He kept asking how was your day. He is using someone else’s male photo to Low life. Block him.
Mar 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert graham Owen
by: Anonymous

Hey can any one give me some more info on Rupert graham Owen

Thankyou
Mar 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful
by: Eliza

Hi everyone. Just to say I know it's fun to play then along, but concerned when I read that some people give their messenger details etc. Do not give these guys any phone numbers! They can get a fake sim card and copy your number, then, they can infiltrate your text messages and pin numbers that from the bank etc
Mar 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dear John........
by: Anonymous

Good looking smooth talker. BUT. Another guy on an oil rig, widow, daughter going to school in Alabama. Currently on a rig in Texas. Has a home in va. beach. Even sent me his address. The house was listed with a realtor. I asked him if he knew his house was up for sale. He was shocked. It took him about 6 months to ask me for an iTunes card. The end!!!
Mar 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Simon Hawkins
by: Anonymous

Pushy, demanding and can’t take no for an answer.

He claims to be a doctor but cannot answer basic medical questions. First claims to be in Alaska but couldn’t tell which part. Says that he doesn’t like snow. Then all of a sudden the next day, he’s supposedly a military doctor in Afghanistan but has a 16 year old daughter but surprise surprise his wife died. So I told him to find a babysitter.

Why do they think we are all stupid and desperate?
Mar 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hendersonjacob@gmail.co.
by: Anonymous

This joker claimed to be a retired plastic surgeon living in LA. When I asked what he specialised in he said 'surgery' lol. He never got round to asking me for anything but I didn't hang around for long.

Gut feeling with this one. And he'd be playing Words at what would be 3.00 a.m i. LA. Says he's looking for a wife by the way. Yeah right
Mar 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcus Friedrich
by: Anonymous

Playing and he wants to know if i am married, have kids where i live, if i own my own home. Says he is widowed with a young daughter. Wife killed in a car accident coming home from work. Lives in Chicago but from Germany. Started asking me to talk with him on different sites so it could be more permanent.

Told him I dont give that info out. Tried to give me a guilt trip but caught on quickly that he was a scammer. Told him to send me his info and I would text him. He gave me email and I googled it and scammer came up. So I immediately blocked him.

So you ladies out there be careful. These idiots think we are lonely and will fall for anyone that gives them attention. I am on wwf to play the game and play with family members. Not looking for love!
Mar 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website maintenance
by: Editor

The website will be under maintenance for the next 4 days so any new submissions/posts wont appear live until after that.

Apologies for any inconvenience
Mar 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Anthony
by: Jan

Usual crap story, widower for 5 yrs, working on an oil rig as an engineer. Called me sweetie (they either call you that or dear) Also had loads of them pretending to be in Afghanistan on tour duty. I’m getting sick of these guys but have a fascination to play them along too!!!

Don’t know why! Ladies be careful....don’t be sucked in and don’t part with any money!
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Chloe from Texas. A fraud from WWF
by: Anonymous

Be aware of Greg Chloe. Or at least that is what he said his name is. Been chatting on WWF then on Hangouts as he really insisted we chat off the game. I did though I never gave him my real name or identity. Also said he is a rig worker who goes to church every Sunday. Lost his wife as she cheated with his best friend and is a single dad. Knew all along it was a scam but was curious to hear the BS love story he presented. I exchanged some pictures with him. Shouldn’t have. God knows what he’ll do with them.

After reading here all the similar comments I confronted him and he got nasty. I blocked him on hangouts and WWF and reported him. He even sent me several photos on hangouts and looked rather decent especially with his daughter and ex wife. Anyway another one bites the dust. Can go back to playing words in peace.
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvincastro991
by: Anonymous

This joker is also masquerading as Scott Kufus. He has loads of accounts on Instagram under this latter name. When I challenged him about the other name he claimed that a friend told him to play WWF under a false name so he could catch the scammers!!! rofl
Mar 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Terrywilliams45678 Scammer hiding behind photo of Rick Dancer
Mar 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thousands of them
by: Just me

There must be thousands of them, more and more every day, it’s getting boring all have a similar story all leave ya hanging in the middle of a game.
Mar 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ogaga Akoh
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Ogaga Akoh, who thinks you believe all his lies lol and then asks for money.

Dont give him a cent ladies
Mar 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Josefmullerparker
by: Anonymous

Profile picture started off as a white guy but now he’s a coloured chap. We started chatting about words on Friends then he was asking for money. He didn’t get a dime but he was persistent but then I was blocked
Mar 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Micheal
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this guy, Paul Micheal. He is very persistent, hates liars and God fearing. He had a cheating wife, 2 children living with the Nanny in Texas. He is an engineer on an oil rig in the UK. He was out to sea all day today, but I found him playing Words with Friends with other people.

He is looking for other victims. You may think you are the only one he is chatting with but you are wrong. Plus they take turns with other scammers. You never know who you are talking to. They hide behind many names and photos. Such evil people. Beware
Mar 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Micheal
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this guy, Paul Micheal. He is very persistent, hates liars and God fearing. He had a cheating wife, 2 children living with the Nanny in Texas. He is an engineer on an oil rig in the UK. He was out to sea all day today, but I found him playing Words with Friends with other people.
Mar 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		What gets me
by: Anonymous

Some of these guys say their wife died or left them after a child is born. Then they tell you the age of their kids and it doesnt add up. They get caught up in their own lies. They cant and dont keep their stories straight.
Mar 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Donald
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Robert Donald here? My friend met him on Words with Friends in November 2019 and has been sending him thousands of dollars since then. I just want to prove to her she is being scammed because my pleas call on deaf ears.

Please Help!!
Mar 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New sites
by: Anonymous

Be careful ladies, they are moving to new sites, besides instagram, there is one called, OkCupid. As soon as they start the chat, and this really works, hit them with, Alaye Go Bome Afa Na, Afa Bro, like roaches when you turn on the lights, they are gone !!
Mar 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steveamrstrong
by: Anonymous

Please if you’re going to scam someone and put a fake picture of a real person, at least make sure the picture isn’t already on a lot of scamming websites!! Totally stupid these people, when the hell is Words With Friends going to do something about this.
Mar 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scammers
by: Anonymous

Add Dr Anthony Mark Hurry and Dr Frank to your list of scammers. Dr Hurry uses a son named James as a scammer also - BEWARE
Mar 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Thomas
by: Anonymous

Add another to the list of scammers. He is an engineer on an Oil rig in Turkey. Widowed from his wife and oldest child being killed in a car accident leaving him with his 2 other children. Same story, needs stream (and doesn’t realize he has the name wrong) cards purchased for crew.

He says hei we in Bloomfield New Jersey but is from Germany and speaks Germany (when you correct him, he gets angry). When pushed about places in Bloomfield he says his coworker lives there and he actually lives in Atlanta. Same if you speak in German, he says he doesn’t remember it and only speaks English.

An hour in and he is falling in love and wants to marry and share his wealth of 3 mil if you just purchase stream cards. Was very aggressive about knowing I could afford to do it.

He also was talking to a single friend and told her similar stuff but that he wanted to marry her. Got upset again when she wouldn’t go to hangouts.

I tried to block and report him and Morgan Cooper or Cooper Morgan or Cooper Griffiths but they are both still actively playing.
Mar 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Claims to be an engineer and then I get this Oliver Twist story.
by: Map

I had a scholarship in US as one of best students state secondary School to go and study in Australia to study as a petrochemical engineer, I work while schooling under the bright engineers is a private set up by Mr bright, they handled massive contracts. Ohh dear friend you have made me to remember so much Mr bright was a mentor and also a father to me, he's the reason behind my skills as an engineer when I had the news of my father's illness Mr bright stood my me and help me with a lot of icon, it was quiet fortunately my father couldn't make it because it was a cancer of the lungs my mother cried to a sturpor though I wasn't there but her death of heart attacks explained it better then I was only a boy, as a 21yrs old I have to be the leg and the hand of myself I couldn't been able to visit the state because that moment was the deepest Carrier of mine and when it was about to enhance, then Mr bright encourage me and teach me how to be a strong man no matter the tribulations or situation though I cried every night but that has never changed the subject I became a sub heading to Mr bright, he loves me gives me hug whenever I needs him indeed Mr bright was a father but he has no child. He was having a great contract in Liverpool when I was in final year student in University of Australia he moved in to Liverpool leaving me behind, then after my final year paper i was sent a letter by Mr bright to come and joined him that was when I met my late wife Juliet on line a year after she left the ophanage home.
Mar 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Avalos Anthony
by: Anonymous

I am so fed up of these hangout guys!!! Can spot them a Mile off, its like Groundhog Day! I have had 4 new games in One day which I report and mute instantly, they must pass names on!

But this one "AVALOS ANTHONY" is very very good and he’s american in the special forces immediately giving all his info away but he’s willing to put the graft in and getting quite overpowering with the whole hangout thing!

I’d go as far as messaging friends in common just in case people aren’t as clued up but oddly nobody responds, careful out there lady’s!
Mar 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Donald
by: Anonymous

Name is fake, profile photo is that of Brazilian Doctor Thiago Freire who resides in Beverly Hills. This scammer is good though he’s on level 10 unlike the other scammers who are on Level 1 so wasn’t suspicious at first. Really got to stop using well known people who show straight up on image search.

Words with friends really needs to do something about this!!!
Mar 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dentist in the Netherlands
by: Anonymous

Filippus Conrad claims he is a dentist in the Netherlands, widowed with a 12 year old son. Wants money to free a short of medical supplies in Cyprus. He did speak fluent Dutch but he is not a registered dentist.
Mar 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sovereign
by: Anonymous

Think hes called Derek. Started chatting after playing a couple of words. Said he wanted to be friends and could we chat elsewhere. I told him I dont have hangouts but was happy to chat whilst playing. Then he asked me to go on whatsapp. He wanted my number so he could text me. I Told him I dont give my number to strangers.

I was deleted
Mar 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Potter
by: Anonymous

Man called "Henry Potter" claims to be a United States Nation Doctor currently in Damascus working with troops. I mean hello don’t go using somebody’s photo who is pretty well known idiot. Scammer is using photo of Brazilian Doctor Fernando Gomes.
Mar 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		General Thomas R Tempel
by: Anonymous

This guy masquerades as an acting General in Afghanistan. The guy has borrowed the CV of an actual person. He operates in 3 languages. His scam is typical - let’s be friends, get on a chat platform etc.

Take care. The background of the real general is very appealing ladies. Someone should advise the general that his bio has been hijacked for scamming susceptible people
Mar 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Moore Wilson
by: KA

Same story, offshore welder, single father with a daughter. Will keep asking for your email to talk with you offline. When I said no, he and the game disappeared.
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Thomas Scott
by: Anonymous

This person is using someone else's identity to scam women out of money by sweet talking them & making them think he loves them then asks for money for something outrageous. The person he is claiming to be is Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen. I'm sure other women have fallen for this because he continues to do it. He even mentioned to me about his next target is a Susan from New York.

He needs to be stopped.
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocking
by: Anonymous

I have hundreds blocked and I reported them and the only ones they do anything about is the ones asking for money. The others are all still playing. I have had three Joe Cross guys and they are still playing. So reporting them does no good
Mar 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Google W5 Black Axe
by: Anonymous

Last night I watched W5 and was horrified. The Black Axe group originated in Nigeria and has taken a strong hold in various countries. They work together as a team.

We have to get rid of these filthy scum bag scammers by blocking and reporting them.

David Jostein started a game and immediately wanted to chat on hangouts. Said he is living in Maryland. He gave me his number and asked me to call him. I didn’t but googled the area code which is in Maryland. He didn’t give the usual spiel but asked what I do for a living.

I told him I work for the Police department and that did not deter him. He said he is an engineer working upstream 😆😆😆.

I blocked him
Feb 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Miguel Fernao
by: Anonymous

Miguel Fernao wanted my banking information or credit card so he could send me his family care allotment. Had previously tried to get me to send him an amazon card to no avail. He is good so watch out!

Chi Luh Hahn wanted me to send him cards because he was sick 😳and that would make him feel better

David Mike B is an idiot and can’t play! He did t last long as I personally cannot stand stupidity.
Feb 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mute chat
by: Anonymous

Great discovery today, on my updated version of WWF. I had three new would-be opponents, who straight away sent a chat message after I’d played my first move.

It was obvious they were scammers, only recently started playing and usual middle aged male type profile picture. Well done WWF. I didn’t even have to read their first greeting. All you have to do on this updated version is click on the chat icon, and you can either accept to chat or mute the chat.

Obviously I did the latter, played my word and now they’ve resigned!
Feb 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

I HAVE A QUESTION. I GOT A PERSON WHO STARTED WITH HELLO DEAR, AND I ANSWERED BACK, ARE YOU MARRIED WITH KIDS?

GOT THIS IMMEDIATELY, ALAYE GO BOME, AFA NA, AFA BRO. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Feb 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Gustave
by: Anonymous

Username is Robertgustave000. Claims to be a sergeant in the US army based in Turkey. Took him a month to start building up to money requests by dropping hints that the data allowance on his phone was getting low. He blocked me after I refused. He's still there ladies.

Beware
Feb 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stop Them - Report Abuse even After They Block You
by: Troy TLC

I have extensive comments below, but

PLEASE help eliminate scammers by reporting abuse!

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select Manage Block List.
3. Select Report Abuse from the drop-down, upper right corner.

The person who blocked you will be right there at the top the list.

It's ok! Just do it and help others!

Be a hero!
Feb 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Alaye means, ‘i am also a scammer’ Dog don’t eat dog, means we are both scammers, why are you messing with me and wasting my time!

So dont use ALAYE if you don’t understand its full meaning and above all dont use the word after chatting with someone for any length of time at all. If someone starts chatting with you and you want to get rid of him just say ALAYE or just block him but don’t converse with them and then say it.

THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT!!!
Feb 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kathleen Davis and Winkiwells123
by: Anonymous

Kathleen was good, took over three weeks to ask for money but in the meantime told me she wanted to hook up. A nurse who went from Minnesota to Syria blocked me when I refused to send her money. Asked to chat on Hangouts.

Winkiwell123 was more impatient. After just one day she asked what I would give her for her birthday. I asked if $10 was enough but she said she would make it worth my while. Sent me several pictures, she WAS hooked this time. Told me what she would like to to with me. I decided to call it a day and sent her a photo of the Nigerian flag in the shape of her country.

Needless to say she swore at me and blocked me. Hope you can avoid these two. I messaged several people who were mutual friends and warned them.

Scum
Feb 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New to the scams
by: Anonymous

I just started playing and I guess I dont understand the comments on alaye. What does it even mean? I dont chat with them I just block when the start asking questions.

I read the post on dog dont eat dog and am curious what that even means.

Just block them when they start the chatter is my motto
Feb 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Dont talk to them and then use Alaye. If they start chatting straight away or soon after they are scammers. Genuine players dont do that. You have to use Alaye as soon as they say something. If you do chat back and then think they are scammers just block them.

Do not use Alaye
Feb 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Simon Hills
by: Anonymous

The usual, asks WAY too many personal questions. Asked why I didn't ask him any questions and told him his life was non of my business hoping he would get the hint.

He resigned when I ignored his next 2 posts.
Feb 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Ladies for the last time I am begging you not to use the word ALAYE so loosely! You cannot chat with a scammer for hours days weeks months whatever and then decide to say ALAYE. It doesn’t work that way.

That word means I am also an area boy, scammer, I am one of you. So do not talk with someone and then say the word ALAYE because you’re tired of the nonsense.

You are going to ruin it for everyone by mis-using and abusing this word. Please take note of this and stop abusing this keyword.
Feb 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dog dont eat dog
by: Anonymous

So I had a scammer. Name was HenryB. I wouldn't go on hangouts although he kept insisting. Finally I said Allaye. He immediately said dog dont eat dog. Brother hustle.

I'm assuming he meant he thought I was a scammer too? I went to reply and he already blocked me. He was insistent in getting my number etc saying he already loves me after hello.

So weird.
Feb 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not sure if he's a scammer but he's annoying
by: Anonymous

Chris or christoherkingwilliams, we played one game and he kept asking me to get on whatsapp because he wanted to chat and see pics of me. When I said "no" he said but it's important. I then blocked chat and resigned from the game because after asking me 3 times, and my answer remaining "no" he asked again.

I woke up the next morning to another game request from him which I declined.
Feb 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Mark
by: Anonymous

Another one for the list: David Mark

Played two moves and sent a message:

Hello. how was your day going so far and what’s the weather conditions over there

Haven’t replied
Feb 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liars abound on WWF!
by: Anonymous

Inordinate amount of men who claim to be in the military, especially as doctors, who are widowed with a child "back home" living with care givers.

Ladys....wise up! SO much BS being tossed around by nefarious men. Block them as soon as they start with the story.
Feb 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Joes
by: Anonymous

Hi everyone. Watch out for Mark Joes. Says he is an oil worker in Germany originally from Texas. Usual rubbish.
Feb 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They think we are stupid don’t they ?
by: Anonymous

Danielvacci57 claims to be from the UK living in Blackpool near London. Only 200 miles out then !! 🙄

Gary Turner claiming to be from Florida has been playing regularly for 7 months and finds the game great for stress relief. Has only played 4 games a month though so can’t be that stressed 😂

Haven’t engaged with either so not sure what they’re getting out of bombarding me with messages. Both make a change from the usual "Are you married with kids" and "What are the weather conditions" though but no less transparent.
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigeria
by: Anonymous

When I asked an "American" scammer if he was from Nigeria, he replied "Nigeria? Where’s that? Is it in England?" 😂😂😂
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I am amazed
by: Anonymous

I have been playing with this fellow Chris Hudson, he is just like the others and then out of the blue I get a game from David Mitch. I play many people but I am thinking...hey, I know this guy. He is using Chris Hudson's photo (and I am sure he is a scammer as well).

The EXACT same photo!
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vin Diesel
by: Amy

Vin Diesel wanted to know if I actually knew him personally or was just a fan of his movies. He continually pestered me for my Google Hangouts info while I only responded to him in quotes from his movies. When I got to "I am Groot," he thought I'd sneezed. He replied, "Bless you." Poor guy. Vin needs to brush up on his pop culture and see some of his own movies while he's at it.
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Karl Barker
by: Anonymous

Widow with a daughter, working on a rig. I asked why he was using someone else's profile pic. He said that's my good friend I haven't seen so long. I miss him so I used his picture. I asked about the weather in Nigeria. He asked if I was spying on him.

I said, yes we're tracking scammers and he blocked me.
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		American scammer
by: Anonymous

This man started to play a game and after a few words started asking me questions like where do live, what do you do. Then he went on to say he had been working hard and that in his spare time he had been trading in big coins.

When he asked me if I knew anything about bitcoins I smelled a rat and told him I wasn’t interested.

Then he just vanished.
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Clause
by: Anonymous

He's another one. Asks a gazillion questions. Sad story his wife/son died in building collapse. Raising his granddaughter all alone and lonely lonely lonely!
Feb 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James P Parker
by: Anonymous

WWF - clever words made up don't match up with his written English. Dodgy! Watch for cosy personal and romantic messages then a mishap and need for $$$. Not real.

Be warned and give a wide berth.
Feb 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tonygarrett391
by: Anonymous

He is using picture of Tony Barout who is a Lebanese talk show host.
Feb 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garrett Adriano & Mirabel Derek
by: Anonymous

Garrett Adriano is a very good looking man. Also a very smooth talker. He also made an account under his daughters name (shown above). He starts on Words With Friends then convinces you to chat on Hangouts.

He is extremely good at saying all the right things. He even sends videos of him and his daughter. I fell hard for the words and pictures as well as the pictures and words from his daughter. His wife died in child birth and now his daughter is in a private school.

We chatted for 3 1/2 months. Is a Oil Contractor working for Exxon in Colorado Springs, CO. He claims he was awarded a contract for a job in Germany. He sent "sight seeing " pictures. This man is really good.

Then wanted me to send money so he could get his order shipped (he was short on funds). I told him I had no money to send. He begged & begged. When I said no again he stated he was going to kill himself and send his daughter to an orphanage. I said that was wrong and things would get better. He said he had nothing left to live for. He was sorry.

STAY AWAY FROM HIM!
Feb 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harris Smith and Robert Smith
by: Anonymous

Got two more today. Harris says hes on an oil rig in Atlantic ocean off the coast of England. When I ask off which Coast as Im based in UK he changes the subject.

The other is a US soldier on a peacekeeping mission in Iraq. Both widowers with a son. Both immediately talking about love and asking me to go on hangout. I play along just to waste their time but definitely not going on hangout. I usually say now that through my job I get free calls to anywhere in the world so I can call them.

They always find Some excuse and then go away
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stay away from Kelly Anderson
by: Anonymous

Says his name is Kelly Anderson from "lA Californian" and lost his years ago wife having their only child. Was playing a long time but lost his phone trying to give his wife life. Had to start a new account.

Account name kellyanderson00054.
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Newton
by: Kate

Despite the English language name, Kelvin is a blonde, handsome Italian living in Texas. He is some kind of big shot working on the oil rigs in Canada. He does rather like to blow his own trumpet about how he flies interstate and off to Canada securing contracts here and there. He gets peeved if you refuse to show a photo of yourself because pointing out to Kelvin that such an idea is weird ruffles his feathers.

Despite the fact that Kelvin is a bigwig in the oil rig he was desperate to tell me that he'd been involved in an oil spillage. He even wanted to show me his burns. Bad luck too for Kelvin as not only did he suffer third degree burns but also all his money, credit cards, id, passport etc had been destroyed in the spillage.

All this was going on with Kelvin and he was still managing to play scrabble and tell me his woes, and the irony was missed on Kelvin.
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		You know they are scammers when ...
by: Anonymous

They are easy to spot when they start chatting and ask

How is the weather condition over there?
Where are you playing from?
Are you married with kids?
What is your occupation?
Do you own your own house?

When you read these ??? Block them ASAP and don’t bother with them
Feb 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		UN orthopedic surgeon deployed in Yemen
by: Anonymous

My first day on WWF I complimented my partner for a 65 point word and the game was on. He announced he was German. When I began to text in German he indicated he came to the US as a child and couldn’t speak German. When I asked about his house in NYC he sent me a copy and paste from a real estate advert.

He told me he planned to open a practice when he got back from Yemen. I, who does have a couple or medical credentials, suggested he combine PT and "dry needling" in his new practice, he thought I was talking about crafts. When I asked to talk via phone, he said the rebels would ping in on their green zone. I had someone ping his phone and it is in Brooklyn. I asked for a photo of his daughter. He said "Tomorrow." When I prevaricated he sent me something that "appeared" to be from photoshop. I am a little broken hearted, but I had already fallen for a guy on an oil rig in the North Atlantic while on a dating app. He couldn’t take calls either.

Good bye sweet heart: MORGAN J TRAVIS
Feb 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Davids
by: Anonymous

After reading all these comments, I’m thinking this is a scam too.
Feb 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Glen Goddard. In uniform in front of US flag and everything
Feb 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brian Tripps
by: Anonymous

Also goes by Brian Anthony!
Feb 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin Tripps
by: Anonymous

From Mississippi. Handsome picture. Told him it looked just like Brian Haugen Instagram. He was gone In a nanosecond and blocked me. Good riddance.
Feb 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Additional scammer names
by: Anonymous

Rexin Campbell- claims to be a commander in Afghanistan on a peace keeping mission. It was my first time being scammed and I fell hard. I was lucky enough that I followed my gut instinct. He wanted me to pay money so he can leave and marry me. I come from military family and I knew better.

Called me darling, babe, angel. When I ask what he did today, he says went on parade. I'm assuming he meant patrol??? Lol. He also uses boarded instead of bothered. He uses a picture of a very handsome officer and it's probably why I fell for him. I won't mention the name of the real person as I find it disrespectful.

William Lucan - claims to be a car dealer. Had a million dollar contract in Mexico but needed $10k as he needed a secure connection to make a good deal happen??? Claims He froze his account prior to leaving because he was afraid someone will steal his money. Lol

Tried everything even threatened to kill himself. Never got a penny from me. Reincarnated as Brian Anthony

Steve Micheal- oil rig worker in Gulf of Mexico and a granddaughter at home with nanny in his mansion at SC. Claims he is sending me a parcel with lots of cash. Told him don't want anything to do with it and his love quickly went away and "he's sorry okay".

Greg McDermott - Orthopedic Surgeon on a peace keeping mission in Syria. Only wants pictures and when he didn't get any, quickly went away.

Watch out ladies!!!
Feb 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scammers
by: Anonymous

Patrick Eric
James Scott
Chris Jones
David Phillips

As fast as I block them more show up. It is depressing.
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jamie David Gonzalez
by: Sally Fourth

Claims to be an independent contractor on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Immediately fell in love with me, calls me baby all the time and talks of our future.

Requested a loan and sent a bogus power of attorney to act as collateral. The US bank he used does not exist.

He has a sick daughter in boarding school. He has sole custody as his wife died in an auto accident when the daughter was just a baby.

I strung him along and he disappeared when I told him I was a single mom with four kids and was a restaurant server and basically broke. I asked him for a loan and poof, he was gone.
Feb 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Jimenez
by: Anonymous

I wish I would have found this site earlier. At first they were young guys (because my face is not in my picture) then they got older, and the men trying to scam me are now of older men than my age range. I sent a nice message saying "if you are looking for a weak minded woman that will send you money, I don't have any money and I am intelligent".

He told me he forgave me for my social ingorance (misspelled) and disappeared. Now I report them. The latest guy was Michael Jimenez.

I don' t even have to answer them anymore, they give themselves away after the first message.
Feb 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		It doesn’t matter
by: Anonymous

It doesn’t matter what name they use what picture they post or the sob story profile they make up. It is all an emotional trap to get your heart and your money!

Don’t give them anything not even the time of day.
Feb 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fernando Nero - Oil Rigger
by: Anonymous

Beware of this scammer. Claims to be a Brazilian based in Fresno and provides an address. Claims to have custody of his two kids a boy and girl at boarding school. Claims to work 3 months on 1 month off on a named oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Claims to be retiring after next job. Wants to relocate asap to victims country. Is financially stable.

Sends pictures of Dr Fernando Gomes Pinto. Sends video calls of the same with no sound. Falls for and claims he has fallen in love oh so quickly. Full of empty promises. Asks too many questions about family. Claims to be religious. On an on and on.

DO NOT BE FOOLED!
Feb 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mrs map
by: Anonymous

Don’t do hangouts or those other apps I have heard of people getting hacked on them from these people. I would delete it ASAP
Feb 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers alert
by: Anonymous

Leonard Felix scammer. Gave him no info and didn’t give him a chance to give me the widow or whatever his game is. But, listen they are getting more clever. This one set up a fake Facebook with this fake picture. So be careful ladies and gents also they will stop and nothing to get you.
Feb 17, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trick
by: Mrs. MAP

I know going to Hangouts is bad bad bad but after months I couldn’t resist just to see what they wanted. After a lot of boring convo we could have had in a game they want a picture. So sure, I send one with Three fingers in front of my face and tell them to send me back the EXACT SAME PICTURE. One actually did.

For sure a scammer based on a yandex search. I made him do it three times and I was flummoxed. I have blocked 10-20 and one who was for sure a scammer got through the net. 99.9 are Nigerian but not all of them. I work to hard for my $ so none lost.
Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers suck
by: Anonymous

I changed my name to non-gendered & profile pic is my dog, but the scammer changed his pic to a dog too. They're all the same, pushy, too chatty, same story about being a single father and quickly ask to switch to hangouts.

Block & report them all.

Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		What happens if you change your name
by: Anonymous

I changed my name to a non-gender specific name. & used a non-specific gender photo. Sorry, but a photo of flowers still spells out female. I went with a car & initials. Just saying anything that is gender specific will draw these scammers to you.

On a different note. In am upset to learn these low life scammers will not hesitate to steal a lonely, older, female or male’s life earnings. People block these jerks. Don’t play along with them. They are dangerous & heartless. Warn others if you can.

But block & report them.
Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank William
by: Anonymous

Sent a message through WWF. I am a nice person and responded. Says he was born in New York Manhattan. Works in Russian Moscow on UN Government contract. His English not mine. Says he is a plastic surgeon, lost his wife after their son was born. When I offered my condolences he made the comment "that is life".

Suspicious and did a little research and besides a "Dr" with horrible broken English he has assumed a picture and name of a real Dr Frank William in New York.

Ladies go with your gut !!!
Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Patterson and pablo jon
by: Anonymous

These two are the latest in a long line. Alex is a widowed oil rig worker and Jon is a doctor working for the UN in Iraq. Both claim to be American yet their English is poor. Both profess their love for you early on and try to get you to go on hangout. Both would constantly message me then when I said I get free calls to anywhere I say the world in my job and asked them for their number, they would make an excuse not to give it.

They only want to talk on hangout so they can’t be traced. Both are widowed with kids.
Feb 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		What happens if you change your name?
by: Anonymous

I changed my profile picture to one of flowers years ago, but still the scammers try their luck, I assume just because my name gives away that I am female. I even had one last week who said how good I looked in my profile pic..a bunch of flowers!!!!????

I used to play along with the chat (without going off site or telling the truth about me) just for fun and game experience, but haven’t done that for a while. I find that if I don’t respond to their first and follow up greetings, they give up and time out or resign and it saves me resigning and it going in my game history as a loss.

I was wondering though, if I change my name on my profile to something non gender specific, will my game history be lost? I’ve been playing for many years and that would be a shame
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Safeguard
by: Anonymous

Dont accept games from people you dont know. Dont give them any personal information. Change your profile picture to something else. The people you know will understand. Change your settings in words with friends. Dont let them have your contact information. If you get one that is chatty and you feel weird. Dont play. Be careful. They are trolling the waters!
Feb 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Sprunger, Jerry Wilson, Barry Kelwood, more
by: Anonymous

I can’t believe how many scammers are on Words with Friends. The same story too. Engineer at an oil rig, recently widowed. Talks to you for hours, asks for your picture. Says they’re lonely. Asks about your service provider and then wants you to invest in bitcoin.

I know I sound naive, but I can’t believe I can’t play a simple game without these people bothering me.
Feb 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t be fooled
by: Anonymous

Send you lovely poems they have copied, call you pet names, want you to swear an oath, send you pink teddy bears, fake flowers and jewelry. Then after they get all they can from you they disappear leaving you heartbroken and broke.

You will never know who the are. Be brave and block them. You take the upper hand. Block and report
Feb 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Impersonators
by: Anonymous

Scammers, impersonators, profile picture thirds. They are still here in large numbers. Beware of the hangouts request. That is a first sign. Sorry but military generals don't play strangers on WWF! The military pictures in WWF are 98% fakers.

THE US DOES NOT HAVE PEACE KEEPING MISSIONS IN AFGHANISTAN!!! AND IF THEY DO, ALL MILITARY PEOPLE ARE PROUD OF THEIR UNITS AND KNOW EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW about their jobs. It's all a scam and it sickens me. I, too, being new in WWF, had to learn the hard way.

Now I know and I can sort a fake within one poorly written attempt at the English language! No one starts a conversation with a stranger with, hello beautiful! Stay away scammers!!!!!!
Feb 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many this week
by: Anonymous

There seems to be an increase this week. I have given them the run around for a few days. Hang ups??? What’s what??? Well I have to talk to my IT security until all they do is ask if I got the gmail yet hahaha never will I go off site with them. I have blocked 20+ this week and I looked at my blocked list at least 400-500. They are idiots.
Feb 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James McConville
by: Anonymous

Pretty sure I can top everyone here!!! I have been talking with this jackass for about a week now. Claims he is James McConville. Google it. Talk about go big or go home!! He even sent me one of the official military pictures of the real one.

Unbelievable the lengths these people will go to to scam people. As of right now, I have blocked and deleted 25 of them. If they spent half the time being a decent person that they do trying to scam people, what a different world this would be. I am amazed at the similarities there are in all of these BS stories. Pretty sure my sister got scammed. She is basically off of the grid right now and we think she might be homeless. They all say what they think you want to hear, and we think she fell for one and he took everything she ever had. She is 75 years old and extremely naive and vulnerable. Makes me want to cry just thinking about it.
Feb 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Antonio Mario / Mario Antonio
by: Anonymous

This guy has a few more brain cells to rub together than the usual, hello, I love you type. Fake sunglasses on a selfie type profile pic. Says he is from Milan but living in Michigan. Desperate for the usual personal info.
Feb 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davis Raymond
by: Anonymous

I was playing on Word with Friends and was scammed by Davis Raymond. He asked me to chat with him in in Hangouts and I did but quickly got the idea right away. He asked me personal questions and then asked me to marry him...Haha

What a scammer. He said he works as a contractor on oil rigs. He lives in Virgin Islands supposedly. Is divorced and has 1 daughter.

I blocked him from hangout and Word.
Feb 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I thought it was weird
by: Anonymous

I haven't been playing for long, & kept getting all these random men chatting me up - lots of questions, some very pushy. I have kept a few strung along for a laugh, speaking to them in their native Danish/Spanish/Italian if that is where they claim to come from, but sending them random stuff like the moon is a purple square in that language & asking if they agree in English.

I have reported about a dozen in a week too. Had a corker today - young black lad in a swimming pool, declared undying love & asked me to send him money withing 8 messages. Told him I was gay & only interested in people with a vagina. He said he would get one in that case, as he couldn't live without me!
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dawson Daniel's
by: Anonymous

Photo of the real man is Kornev Mickhail Olgivich. The photo of a man holding a bunch of carrots
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Markson Kerry5
by: Anonymous

He is using an image of a man named steve jones as his profile pic.
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tomtom560 aka Thomas Ford
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this one. Decent conversationalist, better English than most. Wanted to go on hangouts after a while, of course, and when I declined he blocked me. Pic he used is an attractive man younger than most pics scammers use.
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Madsen
by: Anonymous

Another scammer. Thomas Madsen says he’s from Denmark, living in New Jersey. His wife died of cancer, he has a 15 year old daughter, he’s a marine engineer. He wanted me to go to What’s App, when I declined, he got a bit pushy, I didn’t give in, so he quit and blocked me.
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hotty Pics!
by: Rick

For the past 6 months I will have some random attractive young lady want to start a game. First clue you look at their profile and they have been playing mere days, because they just had to create an account after the previous one was blocked most likely.

Almost immediately they start chatting and calling you babe or some other flirting term, then they either want to chat with you on a site like hangouts where they can steal some of your info, or they try to get you to invest with them in Forex or bitcoin.

Just for the fun of it I have taken to stringing them along, although I am not subtle - I say things like "I hear the weather in Nigeria is lovely this time of year" I never give any real information, I say I am from Terra, and I don't work for a living, I have people send me money!

Eventually they give up, but it's somewhat enjoyable to waste their time a bit.
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer lines are hilarious
by: Anonymous

Its amazing how many scammers wives have died in childbirth and kids are in boarding schools lol. Sure sign is how is the weather condition over there. Are you happily married with children. So tell me, do you believe in true love, what is your favorite color, I'm not always on here due to my job, can I add you up on hangouts, send me your cell number, gmail etc.

I feel we have something special, you are the only one I'm talking to, I work on an oil rig, I'm an orthopedic surgeon, I'm an engineer, I love you, yep all of those lines are signs of a scammer.

The last one after hello said be my woman. I said back to him, wtf you are a scammer and a nutjob and blocked him. Their English is so bad.
Feb 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pascal
by: Anonymous

I played a game with Pascal and he immediately messaged to tell me he was divorced etc. I said I already have a guy. He asked something else and I said as I mentioned I already have a guy so the next question he asked was would I like to meet on hangouts omg they cannot take a hint.

He resigned the game of course.
Feb 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing Word With Friends
by: Anonymous

2 scammers, James Brandon and Viktor E, or Viktor Harvey or Viktor Alex Harvey

So called based in US , with the military and all a scam to infiltrate your email etc., Want you to download Hangouts, this helps them access all of information. Hangouts will be shutting down this year.
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Broth Corper
by: Anonymous

He started a game after the lighting round, played a few minutes and then the questions started first with where are you playing from etc and the same ole lines, and when I wouldn’t give him my information he quit playing.

He had a picture of someone and a little girl next to him, but I just blocked him, as he’s a stalker scammer.
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		OlsonWilliam05 is not real either
by: Anonymous

Okay, I just want to add another name to this exploding list of potential scammers. The photo he uses shows up in a Google search with a different name and in a different state.

You live and learn I guess. I hope this helps someone else.
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		They move very fast now
by: Anonymous

I’ve been stringing WWF scammers along for the past year or so to waste their time. In the past, we could talk for several days before they request hangouts. I say no and make an excuse and they say ok no problem and continue chatting until they realize I’m not giving them anything.

Now, they ask for hangouts after the first couple of messages and when I make an excuse not to, they block me or resign the game.

The Forex scammers are horribly obvious too. A few initial messages in bad English, then a couple of long (copy/paste) paragraphs about Forex trading in perfect English. I say I’m not interested and I’m blocked.

Keep posting usernames (not the fake western names like Davids Robin, but the searchable username). I still want to try to waste their time.
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marktommyjohnson03
by: Anonymous

Definitely uses someone else’s picture. Check yandex. Widower, 52, and 8 year old son. I said you have a lot of time to play WWF with an 8 old son. He said my child is in boarding school you idiot. You are an insane woman. WOW.

He’s played many games. We need to get him stopped. He told me my boyfriend cheats on me and asked if I follow him around. He said he’s the one for me and he’d never cheat on me😂😂.

Again, he came after a lightning round, no location, newer player, and definitely not his picture.
Feb 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer william warters
by: Anonymous

Watch out for a william warters or william warlters. He uses 1 name on wwf and another on hangouts. He says the usual stuff divorced and 1 daughter. Works as an engineer. He is great with the love and then asks for help. Cant get to the shop as feeling poorly etc. Send him a gift card and when i said no he makes you feel guilty. He sends photos of himself. Actually its pictures of Brazilian actor dan stulbach

He hadnt contacted me for a week then suddenly got back in touch with me to say that i didnt care and he loved me. So i called him out on pictures and he admitted it wasnt him. He is Nigerian and said he was sorry and he still loved me and wanted me to love him.

Then asked for 100 or 200 steam card for work. Hes now deleted
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Video Calls - Phone Calls
by: Anonymous

What they do is play a tape and say they can’t talk as it causes problems with other people (bosses, etc).

The phone calls are their real voices usually. Nigerian and Ghana. Or it can be a voice that almost sounds normal.

I ended up video with the scammer that wanted $20,000. He was Nigerian and he begged me to marry him. He said he fell in love with me. I said no and blocked him. He sent emails that went to my spam folder even threatening suicide.

Women need to block all oil rig men on WWF.
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Video Chats
by: Anonymous

My scammer made a cut out picture of the guy he was impersonating, like those card board cut outs, & made his tooth sparkle once in a while. He had a Nigerian accent. He never moved in the video chat just stood there with arms crossed. Beach setting, with a slight breeze. I knew he was a scammer for sure.
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all nigerians
by: Anonymous

Not all scammers are from Nigeria. There are many many scammers from Ghana and from other countries around the world to include Russia and China.

I have spoken with many of them on the phone, and I don’t think that they realize that their voice sounds much different from ours. And when I have called them on it they just say oh remember honey I told you I was from Italy and that’s the accent you’re hearing. Or you know I’m a combination of Sweden and Russia So that is the accent you are hearing they will say.

As for video chat many of them will not video chat unless they have a white man friend to double as them on video chat.
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Video chats/phone calls
by: Anonymous

I’m curious to know, from people who have gone as far as talking to these scammers by phone or video chat, how the scammers hide their true identity. To start with, their faces won’t match up with their stolen profile pictures and their accents won’t be right.

It certainly wouldn’t work for the Nigerians who claim to be from the US or other European countries. This leads me to believe that a lot of the scammers might actually be other nationalities?

I’m not going to go to the other sites to find out for myself, just forever curious how these people manage to be so successful when they are easily detected as fraudsters.
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rigger Gulf of Mexico
by: Anonymous

You are being naive absolutely. One rigger man was real good as it and took him a lot of months and then he wanted $75,000 for a broken part which was my fault as he was rushing to get done to see me when it broke.

He was real good. He sent me a ring and also a pink 55" teddy bear. Get out now.

Delete and block.
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		M.O 1
by: Anonymous

This man would be around 62 and signs on M.O 1. A really good scrabble players starts a conversation about moves and so on. Definitely is a charming gentleman and I think he is in for the long term scam. Supposed to be from Germany and living in Ontario.

He posts so many things that he obviously did not write and when he is in his own words his English is not good at all, which is at first understandable as English would not be his first language.

But he starts to try to find out things in very good English. I am pretty sure these guys have a play book of quotes. He very quickly falls in love and likes to talk of "our" future. He is very charming and does not get gross but I feel certain he is in for the long game looking for somebody with some money.

He was very attentive until he found out I am broke then the attention lessened. He tried to keep me on a hook. He must be collecting women. I caught him up in something very simple but he is dumb like a fox in the event that he hits on somebody vulnerable.

Here is one of his quotes he may have used on other women

"I just want you to know that You are my dream come true, the reason my smile never ceases to leave my cheeks, ~ my pearl of passion. I want you to know that I love you".

Just in case you encounter him, says his name is Oliver Mathias.
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rigger Gulf of Mexico
by: Fernando

Let me know if this sounds familiar please. Oil rig worker in Gulf of Mexico. He is set to retire after finishing his last contract. Has substantial personal funds. Is from Brasilia. Is divorced. Has 2 children boy and girl (sole custody).

Sounds too good to be true. Been communicating for 8 months now by messaging on hangouts and had a couple of video calls with no sound because of technical difficulties at his end. Not asked me for money?

Am I bring naive?
Feb 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Rodriguez
by: Anonymous

Totally scamming my 73 year old mom. I’m seriously worried. She’s been talking to him for 6-month’s and just told me today. She says they have been video chatting on hookups or something like that. She only told me that he lives in San Jose CA and is currently working on a rig in Canada. He is 56 and his wife died when she was 35 leaving him with a young daughter.

My mom is very vulnerable right now, my brother is dying of a rare cancer.

Please, I need photos she won’t send me his pics.
Feb 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Robert
by: Anonymous

Jeffrey Robert is a scammer. Used the forex and real estate scam. Gave me Camille Jones gmail so I could go on hangouts and she would tell me how to buy forex. They are coming up with different angles. I fee so sorry for the widowers who don’t know it’s a scam.

When I told him I wasn’t going on hangouts and to play a word or decline the game he declined the game. I’m so tired of these people.
Feb 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Life imitates art.
by: Anonymous

I actually had to quit my job on an oil rig thirty years ago after my wife died. It sure didn't pay enough to hire a full time nanny while I was away AND pay off a mortgage. We managed to survive without scamming anyone. Kinda sucks that these guys use MY sob story to fund their lifestyle! Gives us old rig pigs a bad name (as if we needed any help in the bad name department)
Feb 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		McLennan Gabriel
by: Anonymous

He’s a doctor from Fremont California who went to Harvard and plays really high scoring words! He’s definitely more savvy than the rest but in the end a scammer!

I just wanted to play words and he played really well so in the beginning it was good competition. But then he started to get a little bit personal and then more so he was much more clever than the others!
Feb 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warning
by: Anonymous

After reading some of these not all of these people follow the same M.O. I made a huge mistake in wwf as this guy was just like talking to any person, knew slang, never asked for anything. However after he gained my trust he asked me to call him, and that's what he wanted was my phone number. My friends are getting requests, and they are put down as mutual friends of a scammers so their friends will think it's ok to play them, also they are getting more scamming phone calls, all because I was stupid.

This is a warning not to trust any of them even if you think it's a friend, check with them if you get a new friend request for facebook or games
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Abel Chris
by: Anonymous

Orthopedic surgeon who splits his time between Florida and Germany, currently working in Yemen. Oldest child died. 👌🏽
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fernando Nero
by: Anonymous

Anyone else heard of Fernando Nero and his pictures are uncannily like a famous Brazilian Neuro surgeon. Works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to John Fletcher
by: Anonymous

Everything about their profile is false. They make up stuff and use other peoples pictures and they have no footprint. They have lie numbers on Wwf, and they access your facebook contacts. Do not go to hangouts. There is no tracing of hangouts.

Dont give them the time if day. Ask them about their job. You can find out if what they say is real. They usually trip themselves up. Dont fall for their scam as you will be sorry.
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Fletcher?
by: anonymous

Anyone chatting on WWF with a John Fletcher? A heavy equipment engineer on an oil rig in Vancouver, Canada (originally from San Jose, California). Widowed, 2 young daughters.
Being the skeptic I am I did a FB search and found 2 accounts under this name with similar stories. This was after he claimed he did not have a FB account. There was one with no picture and another with the picture from FB in the photos.

I sent him a friend request under the pictured account and he said he never got it. Then he said he sent me a message on FB, which I never received.

I also searched TinEye and no other pictures of this person was found. And yes, he asked me to chat elsewhere, I believe it was Hangout.

So is anyone else familiar with this name on WWF? Would it be safe to assume that an imposter is using John Fletcher's FB? Or is the FB account (s) fake too?

The alarm bells had been ringing for me which is why I searched and stumbled on this website, but still, I'm just astounded at the same stories.
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Christo
by: Anonymous

This character is using the photo of Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen. Cap. Madsen is a real person but he is Danish.

Please be aware of this person. Larry Christo. That is definitely NOT his picture.
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A new batch
by: Anonymous

Jeremy Frank
David Phillips
Larry Christo
Henryamos26
Jack Morrison
Jim S.

The Larry Christo fellow is using a marine's photo. I found him on the internet.

Jack Morrison told me he was an engineer and a socialist. Just before I blocked him I told him he was a liar and a socialist perhaps.

Jim S told me he was from Madrid so I asked him about several landmarks in Madrid and he had never heard of them so I blocked him.
Feb 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grant Donald and Andre Johnson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across these 2. Andre Johnsonn sent me his l address and asked for mine. Grant Donald said he was from Quebec and he wanted to know if I was married or single with kids. Then he claimed his wife died 3 years ago and he has a 12 year old daughter. He is choosing to play with women. Both were pressing me to go on hangouts
Feb 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Daya
by: Anonymous

A Scammer claiming to be a doctor in Afghanistan with no access to his bank account and he is cold and hungry lol.
Feb 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin owens
by: Anonymous

Started playing a guy called Ben Owens. We started on wwf. Then he asked me to chat on hangouts. When I did I got a different name. It was Gary Brown. When I asked him about it, he said it was for security. He deleted his wwf game when I asked why he said the army doesnt allow them to play because of a security risk.

I Told him he was a rubbish scammer and plenty others in the army still played. Asked when he was going to declare his undying love and ask for money. He told me I was a fool and a bush dog.
I told him to keep it up as the police would be interested in the messages.

So beware
Feb 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out
by: Anonymous

Got contacted by Jordan Christopher. Claims he is in jail and needs help. This is a new tactic so beware!

I think they swap different people to use the same name
Feb 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I turn the tables from the get go
by: Anonymous

When they start asking where I'm from or my hobbies from the get go, I turn it on them and ask what their job is and how much they make-etc. If they drop me I start another game and tell them they should be ashamed of themselves! :)
Feb 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		The doctor
by: Anonymous

I just played a game with the doctor, he finally left the game. He said he was a single dad, never married, never had kids. Hmm, I asked how he was a single dad never having had kids. Bye bye doctor. At least he wasn't an engineer.

Engineering must be so hard on the wives since they all die and leave daughters. I don't ever answer their questions the way they want. Their script is getting pretty boring. I can't recall which two names it was but their answer about their job was the same word for word.

I feel bad for those who don't know they are being scammed. Is there not anyone who works fast food, or some other job? why are they all engineers?
Feb 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report them and block them
by: Anonymous

I follow Scam Hunters on Instagram. Their advice is not to chat with them or mess or toy with them. They are criminals. Don’t challenge them or call them out because they learn from their mistakes and become better scammers.

I was free of them for 3 weeks and then got 3 of them this week. A true gentleman does not ask personal questions about age, marital status, occupation etc. There are a lot of decent men and women playing on here and they will chat about sports, weather, current events, travel etc.

Report and block these nasty creeps.
Feb 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roberto Johnson Fake Dentist and Unprofessional Scammer
by: Anonymous

Please be on the watch for a player who pretends to me a doctor based in California who is not a real dentist. He is a Nigerian using a well known Dentist picture ( Michael Apa) and passing him off like it is him. Claims he is a man of God and will ask you to talk on other platforms like Hangout and will claim he is in love with you and that God choose you for him.

He claimed he accepted a 4 months contract in Nigeria and will come spend his life with you upon the completion of the contract. He will claim he left his wallet in the USA and can't access his bank account or credit cards and ask you to send him money. He is good with music so he will send you some really nice songs and pretend he is in love. He is a fake. Be careful and smart. He will block you on Words once he has added you to Hangout.

Don't be fooled. He may even try to pass himself off as a woman if needs be. Please be warned and smart about what details you share and who you interact with. If it feels too good to be true it probably is.
Feb 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why?
by: Anonymous

Why do all these men have custody of their children and being taken care of by a nanny? I don’t buy their bs. They are narcissistic and try to manipulate your heart and your mind. They sometimes start slow to test the waters see if you will take the bait.

Fake profiles fake names and stolen pictures. Watch out. Block and report do not send them anything and dont go into chat rooms!
Feb 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		George D or Tommy Wyatt
by: Anonymous

This one started a game as George D. and after a few plays his name changed to Tommy Wyatt. He of course sent me a hello message and I sent one back and asked why his name changed from George to Tommy.

I guess I wasn't supposed to catch that. He immediately disappeared.
Feb 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone?
by: Anonymous

Anyone encountered gerald davis? Says hes an international trade law specialist. Never asked me for anything. Speaks English just fine as far as writing in english goes. Anyone?
Feb 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Paul Good, Frank Townsend and
by: Anonymous

Max Wellangel or close to this one. The profile is of a women. You play one word and "she" starts asking questions. I asked if she was a dude and he had no problem telling me he was. It is a picture of his dead wife.
Feb 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Good is a scammer. Be careful
by: Anonymous

After playing just 2 rounds, he starts with the questions. He wants you to go to hangouts. His picture is not him.
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Hill
by: Anonymous

He is another widowed, oil rig engineer. He is very smooth, fairly good grammar, plays the game well, good conversation initially. It was about a month before he wanted to talk off-site, profess deeper feelings, and (surprise) needed $10,000 for broken equipment.

Once he was denied what he wanted, he became verbally abusive, rude and angry.

Stay away from this jerk.
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Luis
by: Anonymous

Just another scammer. They need a more original story line.
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for Nicki Bella from Alaska
by: Griffin

I've noticed a few scantily clad ladies get in on the act. The latest one is Nicki Bella from Alaska. Aged 28. Worked as a steward at a hotel. Her profile pic looks more like Kim Kardashian. Within a few messages it was can you install Hangouts so we can chat and exchange messages.

Beware.
Feb 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Alexis
by: Anonymous

Scammed my mother.
Anyone else?
Has several Facebook accounts
Feb 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John lucas
by: Anonymous

After talking to him for 2.5 months he finally admitted he is in Africa. Sad that these men resort to this. Everyone has a sad story.
Feb 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I found a way to make them go away fast
by: Anonymous

When they say they are an engineer or oil rig worker, I say really? Me too! (I really am a geophysicist for an oil company). Then I say what rig are you on or drop some other technical terms.

I asked one guy when his well was spudding (beginning), he said "what does that mean" and he knew he had been caught, he disappeared.

This one fellow Jack Morrison started professing his love for me in the 2nd text! His wife he says ran away with another man and was killed in a plane accident, now he is raising his daughter.

These people are horrid and should be removed from words when identified.
Feb 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Henry
by: Anonymous

Started playing a game with him and it didnt take but 2 rounds and he started with the bs. "I most confess you have a nice, lovely, sexy and romantic name. It is so nice and attractive, it is sweet on my lips."

Really? Then asked about how much money i have. Told him none of his business. Havent heard from him since. He says he is a ship builder and repairs boats. Lives in Midland, Michigan. Very bad English. Has 2 daughters and divorced. So many men have to keep the children and not their moms?

Really. Always two and in a boarding school.
Feb 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnrolands269
by: Anonymous

Obviously a scammer and starting to be impolite because I haven’t responded to any of his messages
Feb 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Blakes
by: Anonymous

Picture, profile, name all fake. They hide behind someone else’s persona. They manipulate your mind and your heart. They are a bunch of criminals!
Feb 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To 86 yr old mother
by: Anonymous

Maybe show her this web page. She shouldn’t be texting in Wwf. She can mute those she does not know. They will go away. My mother is too trusting and so am I. But all these so called Oil Riggers arent real.

They are all phony. Prey on lonely and elderly people. Do not open the box and give them anything. Be honest with her. Explain that there are evil people in the world. I lost money and my heart to a thug. Never again.
Feb 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Blakes
by: Anonymous

Anyone else encountered this dude, can’t be found anywhere with reverse photo search. I’m sure he’s a scammer, keeps repeating the same thing to me, same sad story, claims to be in Poland right now but from Arizona.

Claims of being so in love with me. What he doesn’t know is I work in law enforcement...lmao
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To 86 year old mother getting scammed
by: Anonymous

You have to do something. They are scammers. I spent 5 months texting with someone. Sent him Amazon cards total $500.00. I was lucky some people send thousands of dollars. No more. He admitted he is 30 years old and did all texting from Nigeria. You must tell your mother this.
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help, 86yo Mother getting Scammed
by: Anonymous

My mother loves to play WWF. She has recently started texting a lot. I became suspicious and started peeking at her texts.

Not sure of many details, but here’s what I know.

Maybe James, name he uses. Works in Ireland I think. Daughter named Tammy, nurse.

With the little I have been able to see, sound familiar?

How do I approach her without embarrassment
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sylvester Rodriguez WWF and Hangouts
by: Anonymous

Scammer! Starter on words with friends, moved to Hangouts and will charm you, ask you for cards and send you a pic of Doug Kiesewetter. He will also ask you to check the balance in his bank account and give you the information. He is romantic and funny.

Beware of this guy! WWF Sylvester (R) and Hangouts Sylvester Rodriguez.

Shame on you Fake Sylvester.
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

ETHAN HART.

I was doing good for a while scammer free than BAM!!
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sam Rosenbauer - harris52mark
by: Anonymous

SCAMMER - smooth chatting, handsome photo. Maxed out, playing 30 on WWF TODAY. Very smooth.

Authorities notified. Says a offshore oil rig contractor.
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mathew Daniel
by: Anonymous

I love tripping them up. It really makes them mad. The lies they make are so dumb. Block them and mute them on WWF and do not go offsite. Maybe we can stop this nefarious ring of criminals. Report
Feb 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

I have always known it was not the person in the photo scamming rather it is a scammer who has stolen the identity of someone else’s photo.

I feel sorry for the person whose photo is being used.
Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matthew daniel 962
by: Anonymous

Another scammer claiming to be an engineer raising kids alone. Played a few words then he started in with the B.S. and suddenly wanted to see me and have me email pictures and then he got confused and was sending me messages meant for someone else lol
Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		What’s up with that
by: Anonymous

I had Pual Raymon play me once and then I wouldn’t fall for his scam so he resigned. That was three weeks ago. Since then two different times during the night he has started multiple games and then resigned them. I don’t understand this. This morning I had four he resigned before I even saw them.

Is this another scam method? I have now blocked him but I am sure he has another alias as some are the same people using multiple names.

Anyone else have this happen?
Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

Would like to inform everyone that it is not always the person scamming behind a profile but it could be a genuine honest person who has had their ID and details stolen /hacked etc. This I am fully aware of as my fiancé has had his ID and pics stolen and the person who stole them is the scum behind his profile now.

I can categorically state that he isn’t on Words with friends or any other social site come to that, so please remember that it isn’t the name who is the scammers but those hiding behind the profile.

Thank you for reading this as it is stressing us both out now.
Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Jerks - Beware
by: Anonymous

Dr. David Mark - Says he is a orthopedic surgeon from San Antonio, TX working for the UN.

Lawrence Nicholas - Construction supervisor in Qatar but the structure isn't stable and though he is a millionaire needs $3500 to secure correct building materials - lives are in danger.

Jeffrey Davis - Says he is an Engineer working for Schlumberger in Houston. Bank freezes his account and he needs to appear in person to get it fixed.

David Guillermo - Just signed a contract leaving for the Gulf, says he lives in Flagami only wants to communicate through What's App.

Jordan Brett - Yandex has him as several other names; supervisor on a rig in the Gulf.

Davis Ken - Retiring after his last contract in Alaska.

Michael Donaldson - Creep, does not let go, sends pictures that are also found through Yandex of his home in Cleveland but has a backwards sticker of an American flag on them, good for a laugh.
Jan 31, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ogaga Akoh
by: Anonymous

Ogaga Akoh... Excellent player...too good to be true
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Operating engineer
by: Anonymous

I’m playing someone who I think isn’t just planted but I feel is a robot. Haven’t replied to her robotic messages but she is either a genius or I’m a Dutchman. She is called operating engineer and I have never lost games by hundreds of points and am quite a good player.
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Gorenc
by: Anonymous

Picture is of an older 4 star general. He just started a challenge and sent 2 messages. The first one was at midnight saying Hello. The second message was at 2:00 am and a nasty one asking why I didn’t respond to his messages. I sleep at that time.

He is obviously a scammer from Nigeria.
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Laurel
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this love scammer, his name is Mark Laurel Smith he works as an engineer on an oil platform off the coast of Ireland, he sits or sat on Instagram and on LinkedIn.
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

They all have the same stories, in the military or working on oil rigs. They are widowers with children. I played with one and said I was a widow with children. I never heard from the person again. Maybe they recognised their own script.
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		List of scammers
by: Anonymous

These are widowers working on oil rigs so beware and block on Words with Friends.

DavidGarrett690,

CregScott45
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Magnus Lawrence /
by: Anonymous

Told me he works in the Tonga’s Forest in Alaska. Daughter died during childbirth and he looks after his grandson. Says he is 56 years old. Sent standard scammers messages - all with honey, babe etc never my name. Sent me loads of pics supposedly of him. Wanted to call me but said his video call didn’t work (as if!!)

Sent me a really dodgy video (don’t even ask 🙈 )
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terrance Scott Brandon
by: Anonymous

Player id: terrancescottbrandon9945

Guy is very persistent even when I stated I don’t provide personal information. Quickly wanted to move to google hangouts. Said I didn’t have a google account. He asked what mail I had? My response was USPS.

He said well that will work, what is your address. I said maybe we had a miscommunication as I don’t provide information including mail or email address.

Poof he disappears.

These people drive me nuts as they certainly don’t take no for an answer
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scammers
by: Anonymous

They seem to show up when you play Duels or Lightning Rounds.

Jack Morrison and David Phillips. You would think they would come up with a new story line other than my wife died of cancer and I have a young daughter.
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Curious
by: Anonymous

Wondering about a guy claiming to be Mark Blakes, lives in Arizona, widowed with 2 kids
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone encountered Chris Mundo?
by: Anonymous

I rejoined WWF in November 2019 and eventually ended up getting a request from a Chris Mundo. Claims he is 41 years old, was raised in Russia with his mom but dad was an American soldier and he's been in Miami, FL or thereabouts for the past 23 years.

He initiated chat in game with me and after chatting over the couple of days that we played the game, he eventually asked to chat on google hangouts since he's an Army Medic deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan. I've reverse searched all pics he's sent to me and nothing comes up.

I'd never heard of WWF scams but heard of military romance scams and when he asked for an itunes card 1-2 weeks into chatting...it seemed suspicious.
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one to watch
by: Anonymous

If anyone is playing Jason Keith, he is using stolen pictures of a minister by the name of Daniel Brown Phd, same story, contractor on rig, wife died of cancer, ect ect.

They are like roaches, they don't die, they just multiply, so stay vigilant ladies, I got your back.
Jan 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A few more to watch for
by: Anonymous

David Erik Cattaneo - a sailor working under the UN and lives in California.

Eric Brown - a widowed engineer on an oil rig in Scotland with a 16 year old daughter who lives with friends in the states.

Bernard Bruno - a widowed oil rig engineer working in New Mexico and has 2 daughters who have a nanny in Ohio.
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander Leo
by: Anonymous

Claims he is "a military doctor of the United States Army who currently serves as commander of the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command (IJC) and Deputy Commander of United States Forces" and wants me to chat on gmail hangout.

I’m intrigued as to how he is going to ask me for money. I can’t find his spiel in a Google search, but it’s clearly copied and pasted. His photo also doesn’t show up. Maybe he’s the genuine article!
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sonia santos
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of sonia santos? Is she a scammer? She is trying hard to get my husband to talk to her on words with friends. He won't reply to her chat
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lots of them
by: Anonymous

Mostly older guys who just started playing very recently. Seek out women - mostly older women. Always very sad story.

Don't fall for them.
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		4 star general!
by: Anonymous

This scammer has balls, to use the reputable name, John R. Allen and photo of this 4-star general (looks to be at an official engagement or press conference, US flag in background) to try to pick up women on WWF. Says he's on peace keeping mission in Afghanistan.

Do not engage this guy. Needs reporting to the US Military.
Jan 29, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf 2
by: Anonymous

I have been playing 6 yrs and the scammers get worse. I basically block 3 a day. I love playing the game and I have played long enough to have legit regulars but these scammers are bad.

Basically they are from California but in a foreign country and they steal pics from fb accounts and I reported a few that were fake fb accounts. They ask too much personal information on you instantly and they have a major sob story, wife and child killed in a accident.

Please god never send $$$ or talk to that person to that extent to where they ask. Just report them and delete them

Be careful people and enjoy the game
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave ☘☘☘
by: Anonymous

Heads up ladies. Profile pic is Juan Soler, Argentine actor and his daughter. You are being scammed and he's good.
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dont tell them how to play better
by: Anonymous

DO NOT GIVE THESE SCAMMERS INFORMATION ON HOW TO BE A BETTER CROOK. IF YOU WANT TO PLAY WITH THESE SCUM BAGS CALL THEM OUT WITHOUT TELLING THEM HOW YOU KNOW. I TELL THEM I WORK IN DC AND I AM AN ADVOCATE FOR SENIORS. AS WE PLAY ALONG I TELL THEM I JUST PUT THREE SCAMMERS IN JAIL.

I LIKE TO PUT THE SCARE OF LAW IN THEM.
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Magnus Lawrence
by: Anonymous

Wanted me to do "hangouts ", but I said I had nothing to share. He told me he was divorced with a daughter, working as an Oil Rigger. He wanted more info from me, but I didn’t offer much. He quit the game immediately. Was fishing!
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oshin V-ewe
by: Anonymous

Starts 2/3 games and is able to play all 3 answers within a minute-and top scoring words ! Not a bot. Just a cheat! Avoid!
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Ronnie
by: Anonymous

Tony Ronnie is a scammer
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Have you noticed
by: Anonymous

Most of the scammers have a gmail account. The will add numbers after their last name. They also have not played for a while but their game number is high. I will ask them to send me money because they make more than me.

That tends to end their interest. I wonder how much they collect if money is sent to them?
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t teach the scammers to be better
by: Anonymous

I understand the reasons that you know they were a scammer but you’re actually training them to be better scammers next time around. So keep your comments to yourself and just block them.

Do not teach them to be a better scammer for the next person!
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Ron Handover. He's very slick. He sends songs and encourages you to send your email. He is a scammer.

Please beware. He says he's a captain working with the Us Army in Kabul Afghanistan.
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Sometimes I play along with their chat lines, just for fun, listening to their fantastic tales of woe and grief, catching them out and confronting them with their inconsistencies. Sometimes I even give them a list of reasons (based on my observations and the hundreds of other women who post on here) why their conversations tell me they are obviously a scammer. I never go off the site to chat and so far, have never been asked for money or iTunes cards.

I find that if I don’t respond to their initial and second "hello" they soon drop out of the game.

Carry on posting and exposing the scammers on this site people. I love to hear how everyone else deals with them.
Jan 28, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing the game
by: Anonymous

I play the game sometimes with these scammers. They all use the same script. When the game is finished I block them.
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tommy Wyatt
by: Anonymous

Tommy Wyatt is a scammer
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Freeman2020
by: Anonymous

Scammer. Handsome picture but then he admitted he’s a black man from Africa. He said I would not talk to him if he had his picture there. What is wrong with these people.

It’s so creepy when you find they are lying and using another picture. Why and how are these guys still on WWF? Just don’t even want to play anymore.

Feeling discouraged 🙁
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mute conversations!
by: Anonymous

I too have been scammed from an orthopedic surgeon that contracts with UN, but no I didn’t give him money but he asked!

I get three or four men daily that I suspect are scammers. This has turned into a tiresome ordeal. I NEVER answer their questions anymore. I mute the conversation! A Little later they resign. I play to keep my brain sharp and to relax. Sadly theses days that’s not working.

These men are absolutely heartless, watch out women.

Mute !
Jan 27, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for the player "Courage I" he is a scammer!! Wanted my credit card info after just a few moves into the game!! I said thats funny i was going to ask you the same thing lol!!

Then I said I was an engineer on an oil rig going to Nigeria lol. He blocked me hahaha
Jan 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Harrison
by: Sandie

Claims to be a doctor for the United Nations in Israel using the same photo of dr Fernando pinto.
Jan 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Hill, Chris James, David George, Dr. Malike
by: Anonymous

The above losers are just a few of the annoying and overwhelming number of scammers who are ruining this game. They all use the same tired story line, widowed, working in the North Sea, need money for broken equipment.

A no to their request for money is met with a verbal onslaught filled with profanity. I never left the WWF site and had to deal with these creeps. So tired of these jerks.
Jan 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Thomas or Bernardo Bryan
by: Anonymous

This person is posing as these people on WWF. He takes pics from a doctor from Brazil and uses them for his personal reasons. Claims he is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Afghanistan and soon says his account is frozen so asks for gift cards.

Beware!!!! The doctor pics that he uses are the really Dr. Fernando Pinto. Look it up.
Jan 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies do not go off site with these guys. To start with you can get hacked. Just ask Jeff Bezo about WHatsApp. And they are all scammers and everything they say is a lie. Why would you get whatsapp to talk to these creeps. I play them on WWF give them a bunch of bull and then delete them. Never ever give them a real name or any real information. I just tell them a bunch of lies.
Jan 26, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same old story
by: Anonymous

Tyler Gilbert
James Azzo

Oil workers/engineers. Both widows with daughters. Both obsessed with me looking after myself. Both con artists
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		MATEO
by: Anonymous

Hi. Watch out for him. I had the same story about MATEO as someone else. Had to go to Mexico wanted Itune vouchers to talk to me. When I said no he tried to make me feel bad so I blocked him. He was very convincing lots of phone calls/ video chats . Even sent a video of him on the boat going to Mexico !!!!
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF SCAMMERS
by: Anonymous

Ladies be careful. There are so many scammers on WWF. To name a few

TOMAS,
MATEO,
MAGNUS LAWRENCE THOMAS ( now called. GREG WALKER.)

They all chat and asked if you’re married then all of a sudden they love you!, They all suddenly have to work on an oil rig or train in Mexico and need your money to help them look after their child. They will try anything to get your money.

Was even told I was heartless because I would not send Itune vouchers to support an imaginary daughter in a boarding school!!!

DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY. THEY ARE NOT FOR REAL.
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Freeman
by: Anonymous

Started a game immediately after a lightning round. He won’t answer any questions and is quite hostile if you ask him questions. Yandex image shows the picture of a male model with 15 hairstyles for older men with grey hair. I asked him if he was a model. Said it made him blush. Refused to play game or answer questions.

Beware of him. Curious if others had contact with him. Only playing since December.
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxwell Quintin
by: Anonymous

He is not who he sas he is. He scammed me for 15,000.00 because I fell hook line and sinker. His stories dont make sense. Beware. Do your research. He originally started out as Jordan Christopher. He will tie your life up. He professes to be a God fearing man. He gets mad when you question him. He takes more from you than you get from him.

He left an oil rig on Jan 4,2020. He was supposed to go back to Poland to put things in order and visit with his two kids, Lisa and Kelvin. I have posted pictures of Mr. Quintin under Jordan Christopher on this site
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have so many of them. A good majority of them cheat. I give them all the same story and then laugh. They want to go to hangouts, WhatsApp (where Jeff Bezo just got hacked). I say these are safe and I will have my computer guy look at them.

Give them the run around for days. They say I dont want to lose you, you are my soulmate blah blah blah.

Then I delete them HAHAHA
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can we chat somewhere else
by: Anonymous

Congratulations you did not succumb. These people look innocent enough but they are nefarious. Do not give out any information. Do not let them access your contacts or give out any personal financial information.

Play the game only or block and delete.🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Jan 25, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxwell Quintin
by: Anonymous

Yandex shows a picture of Tom Anderson. Very chatty, civil engineer in Alaska. Working at 4:00 am on a Saturday. Divorced and wants you to get hangouts. Watch out ladies. Again, he started a game immediately after lightning round.

I always see who is on each team, check their profile and count to 10. Yep, that’s how long it takes for them to start a game. It’s pretty predictable who will start a game after lightning round.

Try it😂😂
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nite nite
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Nite Nite Sweet Dreams. That is a scammers favorite saying at night. Also Good Morning my world. A nickname they use for everyone might be Boo
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can we chat somewhere else?
by: Anonymous

I have only been playing WwF for about 6 weeks or so & didn't know about these scammers. When this male with a generic sounding name asked to play I accepted. His photo looked innocent enough. I thought it was unusual that he started chatting, asking questions, offering information about himself, but I politely & cautiously engaged.

By the end of the game he asked if we could chat somewhere else. I challenged this request with lots of my own questions & the next day all trace of him was gone from my Words app. That's when I did more research & found this 'scams' page.

I'd like to think the real person in his profile pic would be proud of me.
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rigged
by: Anonymous

Morrison Alfred supposedly a widowed oil rigger from Italy living in California. I said to him his name certainly does not sound Italian, and insisted he was.
Jan 24, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same old story
by: Anonymous

Tyler Gilbert
James. Azzo

Want to WhatsApp or go to Hangouts. Widowed with a daughter. Claim to live in America but are working In oil. Obsessed that you're looking after yourself. Wholly uninformed. Intense. I'm not lonely just like scrabble. These people are total jerks. Anyway thanks for the site. Off. To work now.
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Played with Allen.Galloway800. Asked way too many questions, wanted my cell number. I refused, then he asked if I was on Hangout.
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

Said his name is michael john. Said he was in Aberdeen for work. After a few loving messages im the one he loves etc. He wanted me to send a card 100$ as he hadn't heard from his children's nanny and wanted to talk to his kids. I told him to go to the shop and top his phone up. He then said he had an accident and sent a picture in hospital.

Then he said he had just landed in Aberdeen and the cab driver attacked him and left him for dead. He needs money for hospital treatment. I said you're in Britain and the NHS is free. I also said my son is in the police force in Aberdeen and he would look into it but he still asked for a card so I told him he would have to wait till the weekend till the messages were checked so he has told me to block him
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Anderson 0666
by: Anonymous

Same story as the others. Supposedly living in Scotland. Level 1 player. Widowed with a son. Extremely interested in asking me personal questions while playing 3 point words. When I pointed out that he wasn’t playing, it seems like he turned on a bot.

I told him it would be my last game and he turned if off. He was quick to ask me to go on What’s App and got weird when I didn’t respond. I wrote something in Nigerian Pidgin and disappeared.
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mateo Magnus Lawrence Thomas
by: Anonymous

Mateo is def a scammer. Talked to him for about 5 weeks. Kept phoning me, even had a video chat. Then he had to go to Mexico and needed Itunes vouchers so he could talk to me. I did not send any and just blocked him !!!

Has anyone come across Magnus Thomas 477 also known as Lawrence Thomas ??
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too Romantic for there own good
by: Anonymous

Block and delete. Run away.
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammers
by: Anonymous

Here is a few more that play on words with friends.
Jordan Christopher
Maxwell Quintin
David Ramon Hatch
Johnnic822
Richard Michaels
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too romantic for his own good
by: Anonymous

I think I may be talking to David Williams in disguise. He spoke Spanish and said his mother was from Spain. He also worked on an oil rig. This one does write very well in Spanish and is my Romantico.

Again, he wanted to meet, marry, and meet
within 3 days since I am "the one". Please send more details on David's motis operandi so I can know for sure my Jim is David Thanks cause he sure says all the right things !
Jan 23, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two days worth
by: Anonymous

Nelson Gabriel
James Ryan
Alessandro Russo
Mike Willaims
Luke Evans

Got all these in two days
Jan 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christian Aaron
by: Anonymous

Is anyone else playing him? After reading through these comments, I’m realizing that he’s a scammer. He fits the oil rig, daughter in boarding school, widower description.

I’ve been playing WWF since 2012 and since November 2019, I’ve come across 2 or 3 scammers. Is there a reason for why this seems to be happening more frequently now?
Jan 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two more names
by: Anonymous

Two names to report on Word With Friends. John Mulligan and Herrick Rory. John was a smooth talker and wanted to meet me at my local airport, said he was a professional petroleum engineer. Wife died in child birth as did his second son.

Said he lived in Lockwood, Ohio, and knew a lot about my religion, his son Tom was in college in California. Well I asked him many questions, and he finally called me, but he sounded like he was from Nigeria, and he also said he was polish, so when I heard his voice I realized it was a scam, blocked him and shut him down.

He never got to ask for money. Took place in January 2020.

Herrick Rory scammed me last year so I knew to be careful.
Jan 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Learned
by: Anonymous

I have learned the hard way that anybody who asks for money, gift cards etc should be blocked and reported. They are all scammers. My closest friends and relatives dont ask for money via app. Are we so desperate for love that we believe these criminals? Time to take their hunting ground down.

Block, delete, report and move on!
Jan 22, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scam - forex trading
by: Anonymous

Ladies and gents, the new scam on WWF is to get you guys into Forex trading. So not only do they say they work on oil rigs and whatnot, they say they have a side business doing Forex trading. I haven't gotten all the way through their scam yet, but I'm guessing they'll tell you that if you send them $100 dollars they can guarantee a $1000 return, if you send $200 dollars they can guarantee a $2000 return, etc.

I did a quick google search on Forex trading and just spout out a few facts for them to make them know I already know all about it. It usually throws them off their script at that point :).
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Walter Silverstream
David Morris
Bernard Francis

All fakes
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scamming to pay for school
by: Anonymous

Scamming to pay for school. Yes this is a very common reason for them to scam. It is very important in Nigeria to get an education, although I don’t know why because they get out of school and there are no jobs. But I have come across many of them were scamming just to pay for books or for school tuition. The young men are desperate for an education. I have also learned from them it is a status thing for families to be able to see my son or my daughter who is at University graduate
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Becker Harrison
by: Anonymous

Last played one week ago - 1/14/2020.

I was in a game with him and he stopped playing a week ago. He never asked for anything from me and I am hoping he is not scamming anyone. His stats don’t add up as legit so please beware. His account shows he is in Afghanistan.

Anyone else played with him?
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

So.....I managed to talk to one of the scammers, reversed image search them and confront them. They then came clean and told me (what might be) the truth. Apparently he is trying to scam people for money to pay for school? Not sure if this is real or not, but he told me a lot anyways
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers on Words
by: Anonymous

I have had so many of these who are oil workers etc and widowers with children. One claimed to be working near Ben Nevis in Scotland which is a mountain not near the coast. I presume they are the same person and they follow the same script asking how my day was, what I do and about my family.

They are also useless on Words. I play the game then block them. One, I followed to the end of the game and when I refused to get Hangouts he told me to f off.
Jan 21, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		So not a doctor!
by: Anonymous

Some guy named BennyBen claims he’s a doctor & my picture has a tool on it used by farmers. I asked if he knew what it was & told me "surgery clip art ".

Uhhh, nope. These guys are exhausting.
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doctors in UN
by: Anonymous

Watch out for these scammers. I was contacted by two individuals who both happen to be surgeons from Turkey but working in Yemen for the UN. Wow! what a coincidence!

The first one gave a sob story about how mom is from Kentucky (really?) and dad was from Turkey. Dad was mean, mom died, grew up and met the woman of his dreams, had a kid, she died and now he is crazy about me and wants me to sign up for "Hangouts" so we can chat.

Second guy only got as far as telling me he was a doctor. If you don't know them, deny the game. I had a feeling he was fake. I think doctors would have an extensive vocabulary and would come up with better words than sea, eat, buy, etc. when playing words with friends.

These guys are slick. Be smart ladies!!
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Willyrobs43
by: Sandy

Scammer uses William's Robert's id and says he lives in Albany by when I asked about snow and he wanted why I was asking questions. Wanted me to give email or go to what's up. I told him I dont give out personal info so just let's play. When I ask a generic question he resigns.
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding David Nichols
by: Anonymous

A comment on this site is that his photo is of a pink teddy bear. David Nathan bought me a pink teddy bear which he used the photo on his hangout account when he texted/talked with me.

I wonder if this is the same man.
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Anthony ( johnathony9070@gmail.com)
by: Anonymous

He says he’s from Sacramento California. A medical doctor who is currently on a contract with United States military team in Somalia. He lost his wife to brain cancer 6 years ago and has one daughter Brianna. Still playing the first game and after a few exchanges of hows your day and what’s the weather like. He then asks for my help. He wants me to buy 3 x $100 iTunes cards. As he can’t get into his laptop and Microsoft is updating.

He got quite angry when I questioned how an iTunes card would allow him to access his laptop. He then said that he needed them so he could get onto his internet. Did question that if he couldn’t get onto the internet how was he able to play on this game.

He gave me his email so that when I get the iTunes cards and scratch the number on the back I can take a picture and email it to him. Told him I was just going to nip to the shops. He said he would wait.

He’ll be waiting a long time.
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Smith
by: Anonymous

Claims to be an orthopedic surgeon in Yemen. From Turkey but knew no sites. Lives in USA Florida Jacksonville lol next to Tampa. When I asked where he went to school he said Harvard and I asked where he did his residency and he said on contract in Yemen
Jan 20, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		So Glad There is a Site
by: Anonymous

Jerry Malle - Oil Contractor, has a ten year old daughter Oshyn; starts by wanting a gift card for her birthday, then wants iTunes for him you know his account is frozen, then wants $3200 to repair the rig or he can't come home. I gave him nothing - live video of a guy in Africa, Rika

David Nichols - Profile is a pink teddy bear, says he is a 4 star general and uses pictures of Scott Michelson, wants $750 in iTunes gift cards to fix the signal in a remote place in Afghanistan.

Mark Spiegler - US Army cannot use any of his funds and wants help so his daughter isn't disappointed for her 16th birthday, starts off wanting a game but really wants a gaming system
Jan 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just Wondering
by: Anonymous

Anyone ever played Words2 with Sam Cultis???
Jan 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scamer
by: Anonymous

Omer Frauk scammer. Frank lewis scammer from Nigeria uses picture of Danny Gasemy. Rex alexander talks for months in Syria wants to ship package with gold to hold for him. Wants you to send gifts to his son because his account is frozen. I asked where his son was and he told me West Point Academy. His son was 10 now 15 in 4 months. Told him west point is a military academy and he told me to board kids. Told him I would personally visit his son who would be 3 hours away from me. He gave me every excuse then I deleted him.
Jan 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bring them down
by: Melanie

I check my block page weekly and 90% are still playing. I suggest if all of us posts one user name a day and all of us complained to WWF about him they would get 30-40 complaints and perhaps block the nastier ones.

Davidwarwick454 he stole a pic of a poor chiropractor in Washington state. Said he stole his ID. Says he is from Geneva Switzerland but, was on a nato contract in Yemen as a podiatrist.

He deserves to be banned.
Jan 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Wood
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing with Anderson Wood? Is he legit?
Jan 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Si.pp.j
by: Anonymous

Not a scammer as such. Just a player who preys on women for his own gratification. In his 50’s with no sex life due to his wife being much older than him and quite rightly uninterested in him, I kind of hope she’s got a lovely affair going behind his back! Avoid! Very boring and inarticulate. Easy to win if you need to increase your stats.
Jan 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer ?
by: Anonymous

Look out for David Hernandez, I believe he is a scammer, smooth with words, wants you to join hangouts or gmail, dr in Libya, widower 1 son etc
Jan 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer David Hackman
by: Lynn

States he is 58 and a Hydro Engineer working in Germany but lives in Florida. Runs into a problem there and needs over 2K.
Jan 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lisa Kim
by: Anonymous

Anyone know if Lisa Kim is a scammer? She says she’s a stock broker.
Jan 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bots
by: Anonymous

I'm not sure what the fuss is all about playing bots. I'm playing several. I would much rather be playing a bot instead of a scammer. Embrace it, you're not being harassed by a scammer.
Jan 18, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Jeremy Renner and Paul Michael, they have the same picture on words with friends, and they are scammers.

And I have noticed that these guys use two first names a lot also.
Jan 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Iahm
by: Anonymous99

Has anyone talked to Raymond Iahm? He says he is 51 years old and from Norway, Viking but lives in London. Has an 8 year old daughter. He has been divorced for 5 years and says his ex-wife is a drunk and drug addict. He says he works in scaffolding.

He's on Instagram as raymondlahm007 and his profile is public so you can see his pictures. I did a reverse image on all the pictures on Yandex and nothing came up. He wanted to talk on WhatsApp and wanted my number. I told him no.
Jan 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andreas Carstens
by: Anonymous

This guy has a screen name of A. and his ID is Cast'n. He is at a level 7 and has played since 2017. Thought legit until the normal questions how's the weather, are you married with kids, I am a widower with a daughter. So, so, so tired of that. I told him he needs to get a new story because I have heard it so many times before.

Wondering how in the heck he has been on here so long and at a level 7. He just shot my game play out the water because I just delete anyone unless they are at a higher level and have been on WWF for over a year.
Jan 16, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Armstrong and Robert
by: Anonymous

Watch out for David Armstrong and Robert. Surprise, David is a widower, one daughter and get this- he is on contract in Alabama. Robert is on contract in Kabul, Afghanistan. Both zeroed in on me in a nanosecond from the lightning rounds. I called it and they hit me up instantly. I’m one of the lucky ones as I have never been asked for $. It is funny when they answer questions wrong. You will give an answer and they are like okay. Are you single?

David went to Case western, lives in Portland, but in Alabama for his last gig before retirement. I did ask him his favorite restaurants in Cleveland and he did a quick google and answered.

Robert is from Hendersonville City, Asheville , is 54 and graduated high school in 1996.😂😂😂

When will they stop.
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Messing with them turning into a fun game
by: Anonymous

I’ve got Mark Davidson MD3978415 looking to get me on hangout to chat because they don’t want to use the wwf messaging because they don’t want to get scammed.

I am having a delightful time wasting their time engaging with them. I do it with spam callers when I have time 🤣
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't let my mom die.
by: Jake

She (I assume) goes by the name of Tammy Thomas. Straight after taking her first turn she messages me, then after about an hour she suggest we chat on Hangouts. She then tells me she needs $200 to upgrade her phone so she can contact her uncle, so that he can pay for her dying mother's treatment. She will try and guilt trip you by saying don't let my mom die.

Beware folks!
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chatting back
by: Anonymous

Yes, I know the scammers. Many say don't engage and block them. Well, I choose the other route and mess with them to waste their time.

Yes, it's sinking to their level but I sick of all the scammers on WWF not to mention the scam phone calls I get as well. Time to teach them a lesson and maybe eventually they will get the hint.

Here are some excepts of our "chats".

Scammer: I am marine engineer on a ship at sea in Istanbul. Me: Nice, what's the name of your ship?
Scammer: It's a vessel. Me: I know it's a vessel but what the name or ID numbers on the ship. Scammer: I already told you a vessel ship.(OK moving on)
Me: What is the name of your company? Scammer: Cargo Shipping Company. Me: Ok, but what shipping company do you work for?

At this point, he starts using profanity and says I belong in a mental hospital.

So before I block and report them, I always end the chat with:

You have been chatting with an agent of the United States Homeland Security cyber criminal division. We work in correlation with the FBI and the EFCC (Nigeria's economic and financial crimes commission). These messages have been tracked to the source and are pending investigation.

Please contact FBI Headquarters at (202) 324-3000. Reference Case Number 867-5309.
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		England scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been scammed by a girl, used the name Sarah but, maybe different name now. 32 lives in England, has a little girl and the little girl has problems and she needs money and wants you to go on hangouts. She won’t have her picture on WWF to entice you to go on hangouts to see what she looks like. Dark hair, brown eyes, young. She looks poor pitiful no make up at first then beautiful with make up and a smile. She does shirt video clips, like 2 to 7 seconds.

I tried Yandex but they couldn’t find her picture. Anyone else have this issue or had contact with her??!

Let me know please.
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Bryan
by: Anonymous

Anyone dealing with this one?
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Smith
by: Anonymous

OMG. He thought there was something special about me too. You’d think the scammers would change their stories a bit. He was hoping I was a lonely lady but I made it clear I have a fantastic man in my life. He still wanted me. Well I think he wanted money. Lol.

Nope, not going to happen. I blocked him.
Jan 15, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never going to be an end to all this
by: Jolly Annoyed

I’ve been writing on here since October and now read all the posts. It’s the same story every time! I’ve quit WWF out of sheer boredom and frustration and now I play BOGGLE. Such fun, and never ever does any opponent try to chat.

I don’t think the scammers have discovered the Boggle game. I’m hoping they never will. My experience in 2019 was a curse on my life for 5 whole months. Beware everyone not to get sucked in.

Happy days!
Jan 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garrett Adriano
by: Anonymous

To the person you replied about Garrett Adriano please list the names he uses. Currently playing
a game with someone who has a lot of similarities.

Thank you so much!😊
Jan 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers galore
by: Anonymous

David Smith is another scammer. Now his profile is a dog like mine. He knew there was something special about me when he saw my profile. (I was suspicious; googled "family dog", his dog pic is the first image). I usually waste their time, then when they invite me to google hangout I say "no thanks, scammer" and block them.
Jan 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Give me some scammer usernames
by: Anonymous

I need to start games for gift boxes and like wasting their time :).
Jan 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BOTS
by: Anonymous

I too am playing 6 different bots. They are supposedly practice partners, according to a post on here. They never chat, however, they do rematch me, and only once I had one nudge me. So far I see no harm in playing them
Jan 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nickolas Howard
by: Anonymous

Another scammer from Birmingham, AL. Wife died 5 or so years ago in a horrific car accident. He’s a petroleum engineer, traveled recently to Turkey on a big contract, no children, 51 years old. Couldn’t find anything online about him except a posting here. Wanted to chat in Hangouts.

I confronted him with the earlier post and he said that was so funny what people say. Then he ghosted me and cancelled our game.

Email address is howardnick0664@gmail.com
Jan 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why?
by: Anonymous

Why do they always ask how the weather is over there?
Jan 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hello dear
by: Anonymous

I can tell they're scammers when they say hello dear, are widowers from Texas or allegedly in the military, but chat in broken English despite being born and raised in Texas 🙄
Jan 14, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		David William
by: Anonymous

Actually played some decent words and then began a conversation - ‘What is the weather like where you are playing from?’ Obvious scammer Im afraid
Jan 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is this a scammer?
by: Anonymous

Why would a guy post two different pics?
Jan 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		BOTS as well
by: Anonymous

I too have several games going on with Bots. I think I am currently playing 6 different Bots. I figured I am not having to ward off scammers and don’t mind playing then.

At least I know they are not going to start a chat with me.
Jan 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Bill Morgan
Bennett Murphy
Broda Collins
Paul Raymond
All scammers on Words
Jan 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends scammers are women too!
by: Anonymous

Anyone get scammed by a girl named Sarah claiming to be 32 having problems with her daughter. Lives in England. Won’t show her picture on words wants you to go to hangouts. Starts with no make up sad pics then boom, lovely with make up and all happy and asks for money.
Jan 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micheal st john
by: Anonymous

Anyone talking to him? Says he works for Southwest Airlines but going to retire. Worked 14 years lol. Better English than most. Still a scammer I am 99% sure
Jan 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bots
by: Anonymous

Anyone else see an increase of robots playing? First, I have to weed through all the scammers. Now, I have bots play me. At first I was excited to have someone actually play against me who wasn't a scammer only to find out they are bots.

Their profiles seemed normal: Playing for years, profile pic of a dog or normal looking person (no supermodels). Then the red flags started kicking in. Never a green light when they're supposedly online, average 20 to 50 point words then play 3 point words, never on the "standings" or in my friends list. I even messaged them "are you a robot?".

Go figure, no response from all 3 of them.

Does anyone actually want to play the game anymore?
Jan 12, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joe cross 1960
by: Anonymous

Finally told me what he wanted.
GIFT CARDS
Of course.
I said Goodbye.

I knew it was coming.
I was waiting and ready.
Jan 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		dawn thomsen (dawn33)
by: Anonymous

This girl states shes a mother of 4 yet she only has 2 out of five children she had abandoned. Says she looking whats out there. She has a deadbeat boyfriend and just looking to bail on someone else. Her 6 year old pictures she profiles is when she had teeth. She is 30 pounds heftier and exploits her 34d chest with a bra 2 sizes smaller. Nothing but a free rider. Look out for this one men
Jan 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micheal owen
by: Anonymous

Using all the right photos for Owen. Military man man working in Afghanistan. Sends sick photos of army men being killed. Digs of where he is, Meeting Room. Says he has been shot. Sends another photo. All false. Then asks for money to get back home.

All his pictures he takes are from Owen a military sergeant.
Jan 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michaelgrayson66
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this player. He is very nice and kind. Like so many others that have been reported his wife died of cancer, his daughter is in boarding school and he is in Afghanistan as a soldier. He sent some pics for me and when I searched them they belong to another guy in California.

He is a smooth operator and got around to asking for money (that he would repay of course)
Jan 11, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kendra KK or Kendra Carl
by: E J

She started off playing a couple words, then she started the usual conversation. Talked back and forth for a while. She claimed her father died and mother is in a home. She is an only child. So for fun I kept talking to her. SHe sent me pics.

Her sentence construction was not normal conversational English. When I told her I wouldn't send her $100 or $200 she actually kept talking to me. Said she lived in Beverly Hills.

Obvious scammer, but kind of fun to mess with her (if she is really a her)
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		John William
by: Anonymous

Started with asking about the weather where I am. Quickly went to asking me to go Hangouts to chat. Engineer, single dad with a daughter (widowed). Said he was from "France Paris", but had been in the US for 35 years. His syntax told me otherwise. His profile pic was Paul Hollywood. Asked for my email and cell phone number.

I blocked him.
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		How do they do it?
by: Anonymous

Yet another scammer Cooper Griffiths but also goes by the name Cooper Morgan. He joined on Dec 24th 2019 and already level 12 ? Yet his words and scores are really low. How do they manage it?

Any ideas ?
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nice guy
by: Anonymous

Reading these make me realize that I am not the only one who has fallen victim to the oh so nice, patient, everyday guy, that asks for nothing. We played for months, then we moved to text messages for weeks, sent pictures back and forth, and he did ask me to call him, and as soon as I did, he disappeared.

He uses different pictures but his user name is Strive For greatness. Don't fall for this guy as he is a smart scammer but of course he can change that at any time.
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Gustave
by: Anonymous

Another one for you ladies to watch out for. His username is robertgustave000. He cheats as well. Says he is a New Zealander (Maori) living in Austin Tx. Currently in Turkey with the Armedforces. He doesn't have a profile pic and, when I said I wanted to know who I was talking to he promised to get a picture taken this morning at great risk to himself (!!).

He emailed it to me an hour ago and I immediately reverse imaged it. Bingo!! It's plastered all overall the internet. He's now blocked and reported.

Be careful; he seemed an ok guy and was keen to talk to me about Maori culture
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexa Dimitrov
by: Anonymous

This is something new. So, I have this said person playing legit games with me for several weeks. Then, I started getting scammers by other names since I started playing with "her." Like other people have posted with the said name with a variation, she does not start conversations with you. Plays well. Just blocked her after viewing a post from this site. Thank you.
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		It’s a mystery!
by: Anonymous

How do the scammers reach level 3 in two days?
This guy joined on January 8th 2020 but he is already on Level 3 ??

Anyone else noticed this?
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not just Nigeria is correct!!!
by: Anonymous

I believe the comment concerning all nationalities is correct and spot on.
As far as the game site itself, I certainly believe they are attempting to counteract this problem. Their recent hack has put them on high alert making it impossible for them to not counteract.

I myself have seen an increase in bots playing and noticed one of the bots take their turn as soon as I returned back on lines hours later. They definitely know when you go off line and back on so there is definitely something going on.

Now with all that said I have seen some high scores and high wins who are just as guilty as scamming as the knuckle heads with low scores.
I spoke with one or rather he spoke mostly and he was filthy. I was doing a search as he talked. His game was naked photos and blackmail.

Best to leave them alone.
Jan 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Jay Carter
Henry Travis
Jan 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never chat with them anywhere else
by: Anonymous

Never go offsite with these people. I always tell them I have lots of friends and much to busy. Which is true but they say how lonely they are and how they lost their wife and maybe their child and parent in a car accident. I have heard this hundreds of times.

I have no reaction for them at all. I told the last one he could set up a support group on WWF for guys who are widowed. He says really how many do you know. I told him hundreds.

Then he says lets forget about that ok? 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️
Jan 09, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Beverley

I get them regularly, always American, all have poor English and all want to chat about your personal circumstances. Check their profile, normally you are their first opposition.

If you ask them if they are scammers or query anything they say, they disappear without trace
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all Scammers are from Nigeria, India, and Malaysia
by: Anonymous

Hi everyone. I would like to let you know that not all the scammers on here are from Nigeria, India, and Malaysia. Yes most are from Nigeria. But I have had scammers from the US, England, and Australia. Some of these guys have been on here for many years. And they wait for YOU to want to take the conversation off the game.

They are just like your brother or cousin, nice, caring, loving, into football, country music, camping and seem perfect. Good looking, call you sweet names after a bit.

They are perfect experienced scammers. You invite them to talk elsewhere because they don't bug you to do it. They patiently wait. Then after you and him start chatting on the phone, or on a chat site like months later then the crisis start.

Money money money needed. Remember it's not just Nigerians. It is all colors, all nationalities, all countries, races, denominations. I even had a scammer who posted as a Preacher. Pretty sick.
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Amused
by: Anonymous

I find the scammers add another kind of excitement to the game. I enjoy toying with them, some of their beliefs are ridiculous.
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		More names
by: Anonymous

Scammers:
Mark Mike,
Peter1,
Johnny Morrison,
Kevin Wilson,
Barry Andrew,
Jack Norman,
Larry Walton,
Bryan Aurelio,
Lawren Spincer,
Grant Miller,
Harry Maxwell Franklin,
Clark Wilson,
Charles Hartley,
Pastor Peter Anderson,
Aaron Jay,
Frank Jerry,
Wasonwaiter2,
Jake Stewart,
Jordanwitcher2,
Jackson Stevenson,
Frank Miller,
James Alexander Powei,
Aaron Louis,
David William,
Mark William,
Thomas Walden,
Louis Stammer,
David Hasselhoff.
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangout and Joe Cross
by: Anonymous

They want to get you on hangout or WhatsApp to ask for money. I have reported so many of these guys hundreds are blocked and only the ones that ask for money on WWF have had their accounts disabled.

I never ever go off the game with them. Tell them my IT security wont allow it lol. I am soon deleted. I have meet some very nice guys on here and you can immediately tell they are not scammers. We have been friends for years.

There are a lot of scammer that use Joe Cross pics lol
Jan 08, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Murphy
by: Anonymous

I’ve actually seen him on a male scammer site as other names. He uses the same pictures all the time!
Jan 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		DAVID NEWMAN
by: Anonymous

Most if not ALL scammers are new to the game and have a single digit or very little win. So ALWAYS CHECK their profile if you accepted a new game from someone. DAVID NEWMAN portrays as a Military Surgeon who Claims to be stationed in Syria for seven months. He claims that his wife died while delivering a baby so he lost both of his wife and child. Then he came up with this idea of his credit card being compromised and that he cannot use his cc anymore since he was outside the States, the company wasn't able to send him a new one.

So then he told me that he was sponsoring a child and that he needed to send $700 to buy school supplies Blah! Blah! Blah! I also encountered two different males with two different names (forgot their names it's been a while ago). Both work on oil rigs as engineers. I am just too smart to fall for these stupid losers way of scheming people.
Jan 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers names Captain Paul and Flavio
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Captain Paul and A Flavio on Words with friends 2. Two hears breaking scammers asking for money for their children about to have heart operations of their pet! Both American. One working for US military in Dubai and the other on a UN Ship.

I can see Caption Paul is still playing so watch out!
Jan 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joe Cross
by: Anonymous

If Joe Cross disappeared from your games it is because I reported him to Zynga. His photos are of the REAL Joe Cross and he is not that man. He says his DOB is May 14, 1960 and the REAL Joe Cross was born May 30, 1966. Then he says not to believe the internet. I found it on Wikipedia. I found his photos on Yandex.images as being used by scammers. I am not stupid as he wants me to believe.

Please ladies act fast and shut these guys down!
Research, Block, Delete.

No sympathy as they have no feelings for you.
They love your money, not you.

Together we can wipe out scamming!!!
Jan 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangout App
by: Anonymous

What is the appeal for these scammers to get you on Hangout?
Jan 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I've now been playing with 3 different scammers in the space of a day. Seems the play the lightening round and find their victims there. Names are David Morris no profile photo on his account. Bryan David and Walter Silverstream
Jan 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I love the block and report function
by: Anonymous

So. These scammers are catching on. Some have really high levels but have only been playing a year or less. As soon as one messages asking personal info, I tell them I’m not there to share info, I don’t care what they do for a living, don’t care to know anything personal at all, and to either play the game or move on.

It works immediately with some. Others pretend they too are fed up. A recent one did the word alaye after my lecture so I came here and found references to that. Very helpful. I reported and blocked him immediately as he was claiming to be military.

So. Latest scammers and I still see them playing wwf are :

Eric G. Photo of middle aged man. Level 1.

Michael David. Photo of middle aged man. Level 7

Dave J using photo of Paul Hollywood whom he claims to know. Level 1.

V.m111 using photo of man with a dog level 5. Claims he is from ‘Dallas Houston’.

I’m sure there are more. I’m hopeful they will move on to some other app.
Jan 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		A Nice Guy
by: Anonymous

Most of these people are so easy to spot, but I had one that even had me thinking he was a nice guy, this may be a new thing. He has been playing a few years, he carries on a real conversation, knows music, has a normal delivery job, watches football, Is not pushy, is not on all the time, does want you to text him and send pictures after a while, but understands if you don't want to.

I swear I still don't know what he was after unless it was a phone number. Oh also I tried the thing you know ; send me a picture of you with your right hand on your head; He did that. Just letting you guys know there are some fakes that are different so keep your guard up at all times.
Jan 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Davis
by: Anonymous

Another chancer who claims to be an engineering contractor, a single dad with a kid. Desperate to get you to chat via email or google hangouts. Why does WWF not close their on-line chat as it’s really not needed and would save so much misery and deceit
Jan 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers don’t deserve pity
by: Anonymous

To anyone who feels sorry for these scammers, befriends them, or wants to go visit them, you need to do your research! The Nigerian scamming ring is one of the largest, most dangerous and richest on earth; these scammers make BILLIONS of dollars a year scamming innocents victims!

They are shown dressed in expensive clothing, gold necklaces, using iPhones, and laughing about the people they have scammed. You are a fool and target to them! When confronted, their language is foul and full of expletives. They will attempt any measures to steal. Why would you feel sorry for a liar and thief. They don’t need or deserve your pity.

Their victims are the ones who are suffering. Omg!
Jan 06, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dont Talk To Them
by: Anonymous

Firstly they are not hard to spot at all, asking very personal questions up front and trying to get you to another chat app is a dead give away. Tell them to take a hike or better yet do not accept the chat request.

As for the one wanting to visit - that is not wise at all. This is why it continues, people giving them money. They are not as poor as you think for a start and they dont care about you just your wallet. There has been current affairs segments in my country about these scammers and believe me they think its the easiest way to work without actually working. They said up front while - and I quote - stupid women give them money they keep doing it.

No I have never been scammed, but then I have no trust in someone on the internet I dont know wanting my private information. So I consider myself lucky.
Jan 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Majority of Scammers
by: Anonymous

To the bleeding heart of the poor scammers. Please pray for someone else. There are billions of poor people on this planet. Most don't lie and scam in order to get iTunes gift cards. Think about it, if they are so poor -how do they have access to a phone/computer/internet to ask for money? What money are they using to pay for those services?

There are millions of homeless people in the US. Pray for them. Our government isn't helping them. It's a shame that we have tent cities in the US and everyday I see people on the streets begging for a job and food. Write to our government, your local government to help them.

Scamming is a business for them. They all use the same play book. Don't give them your pity.
Jan 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garrett Adriano
by: Anonymous

Someone asked twice on Dec 4th if anyone had conversations with Garrett Adriano. I did for about 3 weeks. I finally caught on that something was strange as I could find an internet thumbprint of Garrett.

Through research on Yandex using his WWF picture, I found he has a long list of names he uses. As sweet as he is through conversation...and he almost had me...Garrett Adriano is in deed a SCAM.
Jan 05, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Victor Pender
by: Anonymous

User is: Victorpender
Playing since Nov 2019. Played a couple of games with me, each word play was high scoring. Said he lived in Miami. Tried to reverse image his profile pic as I am sure I have seen similar pics before, but was unsuccessful with a match.

He must have got upset with me as I refused to upload a picture of myself as my profile picture, and as of this morning he disappeared.
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Majority of scammers
by: Anonymous

I agree with the person who has a heart about these poor people. I have befriended many of them and plan to visit them this year. They cant help being poverty stricken in a country that doesn’t care whether they live or die. Yes there are the scumbags who scam for cars and electronics and to them i say go to hell! But the majority are very poor just trying to feed.
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Majority of Scammers are Poor
by: Wendy K

Do you have a clue how many billions these scammers rake in that belonged to a lot of older women across the world. Many had to sell their houses, sell their vehicles, had their bank accounts cleaned out of all savings.

I do not agree with you regarding becoming friends as the majority get real nasty once they know you will not give them one cent. The foul language far surpasses many words I have seen on Facebook.

I recommend do not talk or play with them but instead report them on WWF and block them on everything.

They are 👿 and evil.
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse Image Search
by: Wendy K.

Do a screenprint and save the photo

FREE SITES

Yandex.images.
CLICK ON CAMERA
CLICK ON YOUR PHOTOS
SELECT PHOTO
IT WILL UPLOAD AND MATCHES DISPLAY

Tineye
CLICK ON THE UP ARROW
SELECT PHOTO
RESULTS APPEAR

I prefer Yandex.images
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Majority of Scammers are poor and hungry
by: Anonymous

Yes there are sleazy scammers all over the world. But, there are very young men and woman from Nigeria who are forced to scam because of no jobs at all, and no help from their government. Yes it is wrong. They do it for food, clothing, to make ends meet. Have you ever seen the living conditions? Again, it's wrong! But we need to pray and the world needs to help these people in a poorer country so they don't feel they have a choice but to scam to survive. Sad it all is. I know scamming is scamming, whether it's the 15 year old with no food for his parents and siblings, or the scumbag driving around in a Mercedes from California. But yet a feel for these poor Nigerians. Let's pray and befriend them. You don't have to send money. Just care.
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sterling bruce
by: Anne

This is the latest scammer beware. He claims his parents, wife and only daughter passed away and he is left with 2 grandchildren. He claims he works on oil rigs in Australia Northern Territory. He asks for amazon gift cards. He uses images of a man called Allen Evans and his family.
Jan 04, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse image search
by: Anonymous

Do you all pay for this service? I’d love to see whose image my scammers are using, but I am too cheap to pay for this service. I love how you play a lightning round and get 1 or 2 new players instantly. These guys are relentless.

Funny, I never got to the point of them asking for money or cards- they had me at oil rig, widower, nanny, boarding school😂😂. Time for a break. Keep these comments coming. I find them entertaining.
Jan 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer frank kewis
by: Anonymous

Lives in Nigeria, 25 years old, uses picture of Danny gasemy. Asked him when he was in philly and he told me never however his picture is in front of independence hall. Asks for Google cards for all excuses and needs to pay for supplies, his child needs a computer, best bet is going to be arrested. He is still playing. Bad enough he lies but uses the real person's daughter

Jan 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bradley Ethan
by: Anonymous

I’ve been chatting with Bradley Ethan for a while. Same story they all give. Is anyone else involved with him? If so please contact me at shelly51448fc@aol.com
Jan 03, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Duanne Scruggs
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across this guy on WWF? I did a reverse image search on his profile pic and found it matched a guy called Dusty Wells on Facebook who is from Nashville TE. Duane maintains it's HIS identity that has been stolen.
Jan 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Wendy
by: From another Wendy

Wendy, I agree that they are easy to spot. First name and last names both first names. Wife killed in car accident or cancer and he has one or 2 children that are in boarding school and have a nanny. They work on a rig, are on a peacekeeping mission or work for the UN. Their photos come up as multiple uses on dating sites when put through Yandex.images. Tineye is also a good site to identify stolen photos.

Also beware of Anderson in names. I have had 4 scammers with Anderson for their last name. BLOCK THEM IMMEDIATELY IF THEY FALL INTO THIS CRITERIA. Do not engage them. If they appear innocent they will not fall in love with you fast, will not ask you to move to Hangouts or WhatsApp or Skype. They will not ever ask you for money for anything. They will not pay off your credit cards. They are just stealing your information and money.

I wish all women would pass this on to others.

DO NOT GET SCAMMED!!!
Jan 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on Words with Friends
by: Anonymous

I discovered a scammer on Words with friends, he disappeared, then tonight, when I was doing a lightning round, his picture, or the picture he used was on with a blue star after his name as a high scorer. He used Jeremy Renner on Words, then Gerry on the lightning round site.
Jan 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wendy
by: Anonymous

How long have you been spotting them? Seriously, if one has never been scammed by a romancer then their first time is hard to spot. I agree, once it has happened to you it is very easy to spot a romance scammer. I call it experience. But for those who are not experienced romance scammers are hard to spot & it is hard to admit you fell for the scam.

There are various stages that people who are scammed go through. Denial, guilt, loss of self esteem, revenge...(play with them) then finally who really cares.

I feel this website is available for everyone to vent & get their story out. So yes, once burned romance scammers are easy to spot.

But not all are as experienced & some are still in the denial & shameful stage of being scammed.
Jan 02, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		I get about five of these guys a day
by: Wendy

It’s pretty easy to tell when it’s a fake account. They all say the same things, they all have the same stories. Their English is poor.
I don’t know why some of you can’t spot them. I can spot them instantly.

If you want to get rid of them all you have to say is "Alaye" and or "AREA BOYS". Some of them would start talking to me in their language because I would mess with them. So I started doing some research.

"Alaye" means area boys (amongst other things).
The area boys are a gang in Lagos. This is where these guys are from. I have had many of them tell me that they are scamming. They have a ‘playbook’ that they read from. That’s why they all sound so similar.

Also, don’t ever give your money to anyone online.
Jan 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Adams
by: Anonymous

Played several rounds with me and asked basic questions and poof he disappeared. Never finished the game, makes me upset as I was winning. 😄

Very odd these players who don’t want to play a game and treat it like a dating website. I just want to play the game. I am nice if people ask me questions, however I am extremely vague with my responses.

I refuse to use another app to chat with these folks and they eventually get tired of the chase and move on.
Jan 01, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Scott update
by: Anonymous

I too played with Tyler Scott. He stopped asking questions when he asked "why don’t I have a profile picture?" I said I am photographer who likes to showcase their pictures. Last question he asked, he finished out the game, didn’t become nasty or anything. Didn’t start up a new game.
Dec 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone played with Shawn Stover, Lucas Hanson, Daniel Fishers? All the same guy and he wants you to talk to him on Hangout etc
Dec 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		48 Laws of Power
by: Anonymous

Yes, I got scammed, but it could have much worse. I got smart, found this site even if a little too late and became fascinated by scammers and how much they are so much alike. After I realized he and his "son" (probably one in the same) were scamming me, I stayed and played along, although never sending more money.

I engaged him in conversations about music, politics, wine, and books. I learned his favorite book is 48 Laws of Power. I had never heard of it, but certainly did some research. It was easy to see that some of these laws were used on me and I bet used on some or maybe all of you too. The site I found gives short descriptions of each law and I am passing it along to you.

www.elffers.com/low/start/index2.html

I had never accepted a game with a stranger until him and I never will again. It was odd at the very beginning he wanted me to stop playing WWF. He said he was afraid someone would come along and steal me away. Huh!

Finding this site told me he was afraid another scammer would get his claws in me. Oh, if you think you are talking to multiple people, you probably are. Telltale signs are spelling, never using your name just honey and sweetie and my love, asking questions that you just answered a few minutes ago and a difference in personalities.

Be careful stay safe. You never know who is on the other end of monitor.
Dec 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shortsassy1212
by: Anonymous

I just started a game with you!!! Pic of me and my grandson! Dont beat me too bad lol
Dec 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I never ever go off WWF with them. I usually get bored with them after a day or two then block them and it seems within an hour after they are blocked 5 more pop up. How many are there?? I always report them but they rarely get their account disabled unless they have asked for money on WWF.
Dec 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Richard Scott
by: Anonymous

Beware ladies, another prowler on the loose. This person has a couple of aliases and he plays the searching for love angle. He uses many job descriptions such as engineer, diver for international company’s which requires him to travel a lot.

He woos you for love once you signal him with your weaknesses and this can go on for months. He is such a con artist, you will be bleeding your heart to him in a short time. Once he feels the moment of your weakness of loneliness is right, he will invite you to go into private sites, that will eventually bring some form of a money request.

He plays from Nigeria on words with friends and also dating sites. Ladies beware
Dec 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Richard Scott
by: Anonymous

Oh, ladies beware, there is another scammer from Nigeria claiming to love you and travel the world with you. He uses many different names and occupations, such as an engineer, diver, draws topography maps internationally. Claims he’s widowed and looking for love.

Once he gains your love, he will eventually ask that you go to other sites for private chatting and this may go on for months before money scams start. He prowls on words with friends.

My advice would be to not message anyone.
Dec 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Scott
by: Anonymous

I was taken in by him, playing me for love, wanting to travel the world with him. \Convinced me in my heart to exchange emails and spilling my heart. He convinced me he was an engineer and did diving all over the country. Recently found out he has different alias and seems he’s really located in Nigeria.

Ladies stop any correspondence because he’s a scammer waiting to get you in a most vulnerable time with love.
Dec 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Williams, Eric Charles
by: Anonymous

One in the same they are both on WWF trying to scam me. Reversed look up and they came up as scammer. They have changed up there story a bit from oil field worker to business man in California.
Dec 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Adams
by: Anonymous

Player id:: johnsonadams1480 He was supposedly playing with a friend of mine. Started chatting with me right away. Guess he didn’t like my response where I was playing from and I responded from my living room while sitting on my couch. I did answer the question, but I guess not to his liking as the game disappeared.

Reverse image of profile pic using Yandex shows up on various sites under different names. He was playing some high scoring words, he is still playing as my friend was able to start a game with him.

Not too sure why they still target WWF players. They need to change their stories as the oil rig stories as those stories are getting old.
Dec 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clark Wilson
by: Anonymous

This fellow plays words with friends and is chatting with me, and of course fell in love with me and I am his soulmate and will be a wonderful mother to his daughter. He even has his "daughter" emailing me wanting me to be her new mommy....claims to be on an oil rig and will be back in the states in 5 weeks times.

But I reverse looked up his image on Yandex and sure enough - he is a scammer. So don't fall for this ladies - he's a pig.

Im reporting him to Zynga and to google hangouts.
Dec 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anger
by: Anonymous

Beware of Wayne Cooper, 469-437-5703, claims to work for Chevron on a rig in the Caribbean Sea. Says he is from MA. age 55. Had South African accent. Very loving, poetic, will support you.

22 days in asked for Amazon cards $280. We met on Plenty of Fish.

BEWARE
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Scott
by: Tylered out

I am the one who originally asked about him. His MO with me was that he was from Turin living in NC as a contract chef. He was pretty crafty with me. But I say was because I just can't play onto this garbage, it cheeses me off. I can't believe I stirred up so much interest in him and honestly glad he is getting a taste of his own medicine.

I want to get back to playing legit people. You can find me ay shortsassy1212.
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanessa Potter
by: Anonymous

Scammer who will start chats and use Bible quotes. Played for a while then asked for phone number to text, refused to give. She suggested Google Hangouts and Kik to chat more personally. Once she draws you in, she will ask for gift cards to keep her phone on so she can continue playing games with you.

She can’t keep her stories straight. When she first started playing she said she worked on a vessel and was from France. Later she said she was a hairdresser from Ohio. Uses a fake profile picture confirmed by Google reverse image search.

Goes by vpotter147 on Words with friends.
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Scott
by: Anonymous

I pushed him and he is gone! He is ball-less!!
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Rocky

So in 2018 I was scammed. I fell big time. It all started out innocent, then I fell big time. Did not lose much money, but lost a part of my heart.

I figured it out after a month & played along. Then I started chatting with other scammers. I had 6 chats going. Then out of the blue, I had a death threat. Scared the crap out of me. They requested 450k to get rid of the person trying to kill me.

Long story short I contacted the police, nothing could be done. The emails were coming out of Nigeria. I was told to stop corresponding immediately & ignore the money requests. In the end, nothing happened to me but words of wisdom would be not to play along with them.

Sure some are innocent, but the group I was involved with, at least one scammer was hard core. Too scary for me & not worth it.
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Gerrit
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever played Richard Gerrit? I think he was another scammer.
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Scott
by: Anonymous

I don’t think anyone here is falling for his scam 🤣🤣🤣 but fun to mess with !!!
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Olivier Thomas
by: Anonymous

Haven’t seen this one listed here, but definitely a scammer. I’m stringing him along at the moment. I enjoy listening to and comparing their stories. Told him I’m 93, but still hasn’t put him off! He’s a 59 year old widower and an oil rig contractor! Originally from Switzerland but now living in Houston.

He hasn’t yet asked me to chat elsewhere, but I know it’s coming! Had a couple of scammers lately who say they’re originally from Switzerland, someone’s changed their scripts!
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jamesmartin322- Nigerian Scammer
by: Anonymous

This guy says he is from Texas, is a widower with a daughter. Is a contractor on an oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Falls madly in love with you straight away and pleads with you to send money because his contract is under threat due to machinery breakdown.

It goes on and on. He’s actually Nigerian. He was initially using the photographs of Jeremy Lea a lifestyle model in the UK but has changed that now.
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gabriel Lucio
by: Anonymous

Different, delivery guy from Ohio, big family, nice guy, have been talking to him for months, never asked for anything, wanted me to call him which I did after months, but no answer. He texted me he would be home and call me shortly. He has disappeared so be very careful with this one as he is patient and persistent.
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Scott
by: Anonymous

What is all the excitement about this one? Really?? If he is a scammer I’d want to get out of the game ASAP unless you want a broken heart and your bank account cleaned out.

Just remember scammers do not use their real photos and names.
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler scott
by: Anonymous

I wonder if he even thinks it is strange all these women added him 🤣🤣🤣. Now he is trying to get me to go to hangout which isnt going to happen. I dont do hangout or any other app like that. They are not worth my time but at least playing then on words I get practice in!
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyller scott
by: Anonymous

Says I'm the only lady he talks to and wants to be my man. We just started chatting a few hours ago!! Lol
Dec 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler scott
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer and he says he is an engineer in Scotland and now wants to be really close friends. I looked him up on Yanex and he was on scammer sites. He also cheats.
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Scott
by: Anonymous

I started a game with him, and he is actively playing and actually chatting with me
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard scott
by: Anonymous

Is anyone familiar with Richard Scott that says he is a diver
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Scott
by: Anonymous

Tyler Scott is without a doubt a scammer. He just tried to talk me into a crytocurrency investment. Ha what a joke. Stay away from him.
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Scott
by: Anonymous

Interesting I reversed imaged him on Google and tin eye. Nothing on Google and no same match on tin eye. I am actually playing him now on WWF, no where else.

He has been completely appropriate but just asked to chat somewhere else. Rather disappointed.
I have lied to him about practically everything on my life but interesting enough to keep him interested.
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shawn Russel
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played this person on chums. I would really like to know more about him as it would have been several months back. Any information would be appreciated. Shawn was his player name
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler scott
by: Anonymous

I reversed image him and he is a scammer and is on a lot of scammer sites
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Hartley
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing Charles Hartley on WWF? He is a scammer. Uses younger or older photos of same person. Fake name. Uses many names with same photos.
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding Tyler Scott
by: Anonymous

Scammer. Not sure how many women he is playing right now. Definitely he found some innocent, unsuspecting victims because he is currently off WWF and hasn’t played words in over 2 weeks according to my research. I would love each of you ladies to say what site you are currently communicating with him on. If on Hangouts please list the email he uses with you.

I discovered a long time ago scammers have multiple emails they use for multiple women. It was educating to discover that Wayne Anderson had a bunch of email names. He screwed up after I blocked him. He emailed me that he missed me and to unblock him. He wanted another chance.

He gave me his email on Hangouts - a different email than prior. I told him that the email address didn’t show up on my hangouts. He proceeded to tell me other email addresses he uses.

Beware ladies as scammers DO NOT LOVE YOU.
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler scott
by: Anonymous

I have started a game with tyler scott! Will post up dates
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Keep quitting, they’ll soon give up
by: Jolly Annoyed

It always makes interesting reading and indeed I wrote an essay back in October (under a different name then) having spent 5 months held in the grip of a scammer, though foolishly was unaware. It’s been a blighted year for me and I’m excited about 2020 as a new beginning away from these rats who make life a misery.

I’ve played WWF since 2014, and only this year has it reached a peak of scammer interference.
I’ve changed my profile to ward them off, but still they try!! I now quit immediately. Having watched the YouTube documentaries, I shudder when I think of who is behind the gorgeous profile.

DONT GIVE THEM A MOMENT OF YOUR TIME!!

And all of you who have written on here as anonymous, try next time giving your WWF profile name, and you might get some lovely people inviting you for a game! I have and I’m now having fun again!

Happy new year!
Dec 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tyler Scott
by: Anonymous

Zynga name TylerScott1966. He said he is 48, not gotten around to asking what 1966 all about. Not gotten creepy yet but its only been 2 days. It would be nice if he was legit but I am jaded and believe it is wishful thinking.
Dec 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Tyler Scott
by: Anonymous

Provide a user profile and I don’t mind playing him.
Dec 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		TYLER SCOTT
by: Anonymous

So glad to find this little list of information. I have been on WWF for YEARS. Did not start playing with anyone except FB friends until May this year. The scam thing was so new to me and I had absolutely no idea. Never, ever got far enough they asked for money. Some fell in love with me instantly. Some roped me along for a while.

A lot had bad English writing but kicked my butt playing (huge red flag). I started only playing people who had been on there for a while or where at level 7/8 or higher and honestly get left alone for the most part. HOWEVER, yesterday a rather handsome gentleman at level 8 started playing, English a little broken, played at same level as me. Admitted to being from another country but living in US. Not oil rig or military.

However, his profile says he has only won 1 game and just started playing in December. I am conversing to get him caught up in a lie if possible. Not sure if legit or not but thinking not.

So if anyone else out there gets a request from TYLER SCOTT it would be interesting to see what he says to someone else.
Dec 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Patrick Williams scamming mom
by: Anonymous

I am sure he is a scammer. You somehow need to make her stop sending money or cards. For 4 months I texted with someone I thought was a 62 year old man on a oil rig. He had a different name but by now he has probably changed it. He is not on words anymore with the name Rogers Michael.

Well for some reason he confessed to me that he is 32 years old and a Nigeria scammer. You mom is probably dealing with one also.

They steal pictures off the internet.
Dec 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Williams gray
by: Anonymous

After finding this forum, I have realized that this is a scammer and is not legit. He said he's a neurologist in San Francisco. When I asked him about what part of San Francisco he was from, he said San Diego, which obviously is not San Francisco.

Reported, and blocked. Also watch out for SammyJ
Dec 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t encourage them
by: Anonymous

All of these scammers use the same scripts. The instant you realize you are playing with a scammer resign, report and block them. Don’t encourage them by going to hangouts. They have to be discouraged.

This site is very helpful.

There are a lot of nice men and women who are interested in playing.

Don’t ask them if they are scammers or tell them you will report them.
Dec 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Let’s stand united and discourage the scammers
by: Anonymous

I used to get a lot of them and was very annoyed. I changed my profile picture and use my dogs picture.

When they ask if I am married with kids I tell them I am happily married with lots of children. When they ask what my occupation is I tell them I work for the Police Department on a special task force dealing with cyber crime.

This discourages them and they block me as quickly as they can 😆😆😆
Dec 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female Scammers
by: Anonymous

The worst they can steal from you is your heart & identity.
Dec 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone got a Patrick Williams?
by: Anonymous

He's currently scamming my mom. All the exact same info and details. I dont how much he's gotten out of her, as she is hiding it from me.
Dec 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All same
by: Anonymous

All have the same type of pic. Grey hair sometimes beard. Widowed. Wife died in car crash. Love nature lol blue sky, green grass....please! I refuse to give out any info or go to hangout. Their grammar is usually terrible. They soon give up and resign.
Dec 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female scammers
by: Anonymous

Women immediately saying "hi handsome" (not true but subjective I guess). They're usually awful at the game and don't answer simple questions or just ask the same back without answering. Real shame - what's the worst they can steal from me? Anyone know?

To be fair, I always say hello and ask where in the world people are from, just to be sociable and even I've been questioned once!!
Dec 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Andrew Flike is a scammer. He says he is in the Army stationed in Afganistan. He asked for money to pay for his internet. I reported him. He'll probably just change his screen name.
Dec 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: Has anyone had this happen?
by: Anonymous

The white screen happens when you’re actively on their game or in their chat and they block you. It’s not them hacking or crashing your profile, that’s just what happens.

If they block you when you’re not on their game then the game you’re playing with them just disappears.

Nothing to worry about :).
Dec 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Michael & Joe Neuman. Maybe one and the same person but nevertheless definitely out to scam!! Stay well clear and dont get sucked in by the sweet talk.

WWF need to shut down their online chat
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My last 5
by: Anonymous

1Patrick Glen
Eric Kelvin
Smith Williams
Kurt Nelly
Paul Paul.

All had stolen pics. All were on a rig. All needed google play cards or other types of cards. Wifi issues. Water needed. One wanted $ to buy champagne. Last one Smith Williams wanted to mail me a box with $80,000. I could take $5000 out.

None got any $. All of course were divorced and had a kid in a boarding school or with nanny.
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Word WF Scammers
by: Anonymous

In the last few days I have had 3 doctors contact me on WWF! What are the odds that 3 successful doctors find me breath taking and think I am the love of their lives....beware of:

David Lineker - told me he was an oil rig worker, guess he forgot because a day later he told me he was a doctor for the UN.

Marcus Johnson-Another doctor for the UN. Lost his wife in childbirth. He said he was in Russia first, then Syria.

Thomas Harper-another doctor for the UN.

Can they not come up with something original? He scurried away when he told me he was from a town where I went to college ....guess I asked too many questions!

Blade Morgan--another oil worker.
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: has anyone else had this happen
by: Anonymous

Sure sounds like they reported you.

Never tell a scammer you are going to report them as they will report you as a scammer before you do. Spot a scammer - immediately report them without talking to the scammer.
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not a creepy old man just a friendly grandad.
by: Neil

Really disappointed to learn that "scammers" can use WWF for anything other than a fun pastime.
Aged eighty four and enjoy playing against total strangers as well as dispersed family members and friends.

However I am simply curious to know the country of residence and age group of my opponents when I occasionally accept challenges from strangers.
I have asked on chat but no one has responded,
On a separate note it's been pleasing to see of late that WWF has discontinued, at least in the meantime, lengthy adverts which are very annoying and resulted in a couple of friends giving away even playing anymore.

WWF for many 'oldies' like myself is an enjoyable
pastime that helps keep the old grey matter stimulated. Far too many ads but I guess the owners are in it for profit
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Poof and gone
by: Anonymous

How does poof and gone happen?

People like me that are sick of scammers are immediately having them removed by Zynga just by using sites that prove photo impersonation. Yandex.images, tineye, etc are excellent sites to verify photos.

Do not play along with scammers!!! You are hurting the women that don’t know the difference by allowing scammers to be active. This is not a game as they wipe women out financially. We must band together and stop scammers. Scammers will play many women at one time!!!
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Alexander smith another scammer says he from Oklahoma working in a oil rig in terra nova, had a fire on the rig and workers injured and needs money for a lawyer.

Anyone else come across this rat. He widowed with a son who was is 16
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Poof and Gone
by: Anonymous

These scammers are becoming really aggressive. Does anyone know how they make their profiles instantly disappear before I can even report them?
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Has anyone else had this happen?
by: Anonymous

On two separate occasions about a week apart I fronted a couple of scammers who started conversations with me. The second one I did as a test run to see if he would do the same (see below). They both had scoped my old lady photo by playing the lightning round. They both scored zero and next minute they are on my case. I wasn't polite to them. Said I would report. Gave them 2 minutes.

They both crashed their profiles. But then they crashed my Wwf leaving a white screen. I had to dump my app and start again.

Please explain how they can hack to that degree, if that's what it is? I will be posting this question to you on forum for you to answer but also you can ascertain how widespread this is.

Cheers
Dec 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer from Nigeria
by: Anonymous

So I have been texting with Rogers Michael for about 4 months. Same story oil rig Gulf of Mexico, was due off of the rig Dec 9th and then would come and meet me. Well of course something happened and the date was changed.

I always knew he was a scammer but played along. When I said you are a scammer he admitted that he was 33 and in Nigeria. Not 62 like he first told me.

He now wants to be my friend. Is this a new twist. Have not talked to him since my choice. Met on words. He is not on anymore with that name
Dec 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for scammers!
by: Anonymous

Dr. Tommy Mike, also know on WWF as Tommy Mike Mike email address dctommymike20@gmail.com

His story starts out as he was born in the States then moved out of the country with mom, studied at a New York Medical College for oncology and obstetrics, is on a contract in West Africa for the United Way.

Be careful with this one.
Dec 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Cooper user id
by: Anonymous

What is Eric Cooper’s player id? I live in Ohio and want to find out more about his estate. Lol I told one scammer I did not realize the oil rig profession had so many employees as I said almost all the men I meet on WWF work on oil rigs.

Answer I received is it takes many people to operate a rig.
Dec 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Cooper
by: Anonymous

Born in Brazil. Owns a house or an estate in Ohio. Divorced for eight years. Married for thirty-two years before divorce. Has one child named Grace Cooper Axel. She is a surgeon in France, Paris. Works on a Oil Rig of Engineer.

We chatted for months on end and he was very flirtatious every time we spoke. He seemed like a nice guy, until one day he tried to get me to give him money for his business that could be sold for 15 million Dollars.

Thats when I knew it was a scam.
Dec 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rex alexander
by: Anonymous

Played for 4 months. Wanted to send a package with hold and a xmas gift. I didnt feel comfortable. Then sends me a list of things his son needs or wants for xmas. Asked where son goes to school and he said west point military academy in new York. Now he went to age 15 from age 10. I offered to visit him and had every excuse why I couldnt. Finally i asked is everything ok with him. He began to be arrogant. I deleted him on hangouts.
Dec 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocked a guy by the name Ron Slager
by: Anonymous

Anybody been contacted to play by Ron Slager?? He spoke English Spanish and German from the flags that were on the WhatsApp profile and started a conversation and I started saying I was weird for not wanting to talk with him. He said I have Instagram and WhatsApp too. Checked out his Instagram and it was all positive slogans and of course he is very attractive in the pics.

I asked him what he did and he said a civil engineer which I thought was weird because his Instagram was all about Bitcoin. Anyway I’ve blocked him after he asked on Instagram why I wasn’t in WhatsApp anymore (I never friended him or spoke in WhatsApp just played a few words in one game of WWF and then blocked Him after he called me weird).
Dec 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Lawrence
by: Anonymous

Anyone had a Mark Lawrence. He has disappeared 3 times then each time came back with a different profile pic Now asking for £350 to help is son for xmas !
Dec 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends
by: Anonymous

Watch for williamsdavid185. The wording of his chats is identical to another scammers, and he did not know his US geography.
Dec 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lightning round. Spot scammers
by: Anonymous

They scope us out on lightning round. They have the usual look. The name with a lack of caps and a number. Only just begun playing. Each game I play at least one appears on each team. They score low or nothing. The the message on my own game appears. "Hello dear". Etc. So I call them immediately. Say I know they are scoping on lightning.

I look like a vulnerable old lady but it's not my photo. I tell them I am stalking scammers and so are so many people on WWF. That I'm going to give them a minute to read this then report and block. OMG they - their profile - disappears pronto.

The nuisance factor is they have to set up a brand new one. LETs keep pinging these a-holes. It's become a game within a game for me. But they are still harming so many.
Dec 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Some new names
by: Anonymous

Hobbs David
Steve Herman
Kenneth Butler
Harris Michael
SamJohn
Williams Pascal

Their names will probably change by next week. I know some had different names prior to these because conversation was muted when they started game and right away messaged me.
Dec 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the lady who had: Boris Johnson scammers name
by: Anonymous

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of England! You must know this! Scammers are using Prime Ministers names? Lol! Next someone will say their name is Donald Trump.
Dec 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Hasselhoff
by: Anonymous

There is a scammer using David Hasselhoff's face as his profile picture. He was in the tv show Baywatch and on the show the Night Rider. I said to the guy that isn't you. He says, I am from Denmark. I say to him, have you ever seen the tv show Baywatch? And he says, I only watch women not men. He says he has a glass eye, and needs money for an eye donor operation. $1000.00
Dec 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I've been messing with these guys for months...
by: Anonymous

I've noticed that they're SO FAST now to try to get you on hangouts (I tell them I haven't used it in years and to get with the times lol). One guy said that he was in love with me after our conversation amounted to basically what the weather was like and that I was happily taken.

Anyway, I realized that I still can see a lot of these scammers in my standings board. I see a guy who goes by the name Daniel Mackson is still playing. I knew he was a scammer right away, but others may be fooled. His English is very good but says some odd things, like after I told him my brother made me some meatballs and egg noodles he said it sounded "tasty and inviting."

He has been the only scammer so far to go along with his scam after I declined to join him on hangouts. He said that he had to make an emergency trip to London to finish a contract and his offshore account has been locked. He needed me to send $400 for a birthday cake and party favors to his daughter's nanny for her birthday party. I played along and told him he was in luck, I happened to know an executive who oversees the bakery department in all Wal-Marts in the US, and I can phone in a favor if he just gives me his nanny's name and the location of her most convenient Wal-Mart.

That wasn't good enough, however, he really needed the $400 to be sent directly to her for some reason I can't remember. Anyway, I figure that most scammers switch profiles after a few weeks, and I talked to this guy months ago and he still is pretty active on the standings board.

I wish there was a way to get his user name without starting a game with him so I could share it so you all fine folks could mess with him as well.
Dec 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiple scammers
by: Anonymous

Carlos Lusscious is now using his 14 year old son on his scams. Kelvin Lusscious starts talking to you about how he is in private school in Canada and his dad is on an oil refinery and he is running out of school supplies and other things.

I told him that his dad can send money to him as he makes decent money for his job. I talk to them just to hear the stories, never send any money. Only talk about school and never make any comments that could be used against me.
Dec 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tables turned
by: Anonymous

I have been playing scammers and screen shooting some of the funnier comments, "my village is Texas" for one. I share with other real wwf players. One of my real players came up with a google phone number and I send him the chat, and he messes with them. One, Ronan Ambrose who knew I was married, wanted me to bring him to come live with us, I would have to support him and his boarding school daughter, and reimburse his sister for child care.

BUT, he is $30,000.00 in debt, and I need to pay this off first. ALL IN DAY ONE!!!

How rich do they think Americans are that $30k is like $3.00?!?!?
Dec 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boris Johnson
by: Anonymous

Guy going by the name of Boris Johnson and claims to be a Doctor from Australia but speaks in pigeon English. Pushes for you to talk on WhatsApp, viber or hangout. Tries to get you to send money for his son as he works on an oil rig and can't access his money and also tries to talk to you about investing in an oil and gas deal!!
Dec 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lee Arnold Hovers
by: Anonymous99

Someone asked about Lee Hovers / Arnold Hover also Lee Arnold Hovers. I’ve been talking to him since Dec. 1. He DM’d on Instagram and wanted to chat on Hangouts after 3 days. He hasn’t asked me for money and I’m glad I found this page.

I wouldn’t have sent money anyway. I searched for Lee Arnold Hovers and couldn’t find him in White Pages, etc which brought up a red flag. He states he is 54, a widower, father to a 17 yr old daughter Chloe & an 11 yr old son Leslie, has 2 Siberian Huskies & a Absyrrian cat. He said he lives in Arlington, Tx but from Stockholm Sweden. Is an Engineer currently working on an Oil Rig in Mexico and will be there until Jan. 3. Has a caregiver for his kids while he is away.

Instagram name is lee_hovers004 and Hangouts email is hoverarnold@gmail.com

Sound familiar to anyone else?
Dec 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John lucas
by: Anonymous

Another WWF scammer from Australia. John lucas says his wife took up with his best friend and he is raising their daughter. Wants to get on Hangout and even asked what network I am using. Another oil rug worker.
Dec 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My Heartbeat Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone play a scammer who is a romantic? After a few games is in love with you and says you are his heartbeat. Does not address you by your name, but My Heartbeat, says his heart can't beat without you.

Don't fall for it, Run as fast as you can.
No sense giving his name, I am sure it is changed by now.
Dec 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sylvester Rodriguez
by: Anonymous

OK, so this clown, Sylvester Rodriguez is supposedly a cyber operations specialist a c17 in Kabul currently. He states he is originally from mexico, but has lived in Austin his whole life. When I asked him for his APO or military email address he backed off quick. He did not say he was married or widowed but divorced and loved kids even though he had none of his own.

I did play in to it to see how far he would take it and he tried to go for the, "I don't have access to my money I am saving money for when I get out to be an import specialist for cars and trucks and start a children's charity and I want to take care of you."

Wow, just wow.

I did mention my cousin who is a Colonel in the Army and I would ask her to check him out for me, he then ceased all communications. He is pretty slick. He had photos and videos which I felt were bogus, definitely to good to be true.
Dec 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jaime Gonzalez
by: Anonymous

North Sea oil rig, widowed, daughter Amanda in school in Rome. Claims to be from New York City. Blah blah blah. Can't these guys get a little more original? Needed money to purchase equipment to complete contract on rig. Told him I worked for the FBI.

He blocked me.
Dec 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Scott Willson
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Scott Willson. He’s a widower with a daughter. They all seem to be widowers with a child. Let me get my violin out!
Dec 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nickolas Howard (beware)
by: Anonymous

Also provided an email Howardnick0664@gmail.com

It took me a couple of days to figure it out. Very charming in the afternoon and evenings, the morning felt like a different person. I started putting it together, some inconsistencies with stories, time he left for work, kept saying not much going on at the office since they were waiting for a contract to be approved for him to go to Turkey (he was of course a widowed petroleum engineer from England but lives in AL).

I was smitten, the profile picture was hmm hmm, but not for long. I asked to video chat since he was so into me. You think he would have wanted to immediately but nooo Lol! Red flags, I've watched catfish enough times.

I am amazed how many stories there are similar. Beware!!!
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Todd Owen - toddowrn975
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Todd Owen. He has a picture of a guy with grey beard wearing a hat while holding a dog. I did a reverse image search but couldn’t find the image. Phone number 3857432732

Lost his wife. Has a daughter, and believe it or not works on an oil rig. I told him I never heard of oil rig jobs until I stated getting game requests on WWF. He said really, there are plenty of oil rig jobs. Wanted to go to hangouts, and said I didn’t have gmail and I don’t chat outside game. We played several games and chatted during games. He then pushed for WhatsApp.

I said I will not use any apps where I have to divulge or let my personal information be visible for security purposes. He said he understood.

What is interesting he had the same responses as a previous scammer I had conversed with on another game several months ago. He Has a driver, owns a rolls Royce, ford and Chevy. What is funny, I asked who watched his dog when he was gone. He said he hires a nanny. I said I found it interesting as I didn’t know anybody who had a nanny to watch a dog.

The responses anymore are almost comical.

He tried to push me again to go to hangouts, I refused, he resigned the game today but didn’t block me.

Just be careful out there. It Still baffles me why these scammers target words with friends app and treat it like it is a dating app
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer gone
by: Anonymous

After over a week scammer free. BAM got a a request today. After I pretty much advised I am not interested he disappeared. How do they not show show up on list. Totally disappeared. He wanted to get name to post for others to watch out for.
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Beware of a Sonny Thomas on words with friends as he is a scammer. Scammed me out of money, to get him off an oil rig in the highlands of Scotland. Also goes by the name of Thomas Fulkerson. He claims to be 53 or 54.
Dec 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

The only way to protect yourself is to block them once to know they are a scammer. You can report them, but that really does nothing. Just don’t play WWFs with them.
Dec 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Diane Russell

I keep reporting scammers but I see them on my page all of the time. I get about 5 to 10 new scammers a week what can I do to protect myself
Dec 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terrence O'Shaughnessey
by: Anonymous

Picture is of the real 4-star Air Force general and that is exactly who he claims to be! Even has a gmail address under that name which he tried to get me to go to. Quite convincing and intelligent however he made me suspicious so I checked this site and sure enough someone else has ID'd him.

When I told him that and asked if I could confirm his identity with my federal contacts in DC he disappeared into thin air.
Dec 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nothing Stops Them
by: Anonymous

Not only do you have to use a generic photo or picture of a pet, you must use a non-gender name. Gees. Believe me, I went from my full name & my photo to my initials & a non-gender photo, plus take female off your profile. Trust me, they will leave you alone.

I was plagued with scammers since April of 2018, & even received a death threat. Going non-gender specific photos & name & taking female off your profile works.

I have gone from 30 scammers down to zero. It works.
Dec 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mateodavis
by: Anonymous

Please be aware of Mateo Davis who says he is in the US Navy in Yemen, divorced from his wife, has a son ray, and wants you to get him out of the navy. Let’s just say this guy did a number on me and I’ve learned a lesson the hard way
Dec 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nothing Stops Them
by: Anonymous

To the advice of using a pet photo or some other generic pic, it doesn't stop them!

I've used, animals, flowers, random shapes, edited picture off google that now looks like nothing. Still get 4 or 5 everyday. And now its so close to Christmas there are even more of them.

Its a word game - my marital status, religion, child's names, job and phone number/email address - are not topics for discussion.

Once they start trying to chat just block them. Dont answer and for goodness sake dont give them private information and especially money!
Dec 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sick Of Them
by: Anonymous

I blocked 8 in 24 hours, this is getting ridiculous. Zynga wont do s*** about it either.

I have never been scammed, but I am getting sick of resigning from games, my block list is huge!

Just a heads up - dont think the photo of the female, a teddy bear, the cat or the family is safe either because the last 6 scammers I encountered in just 12 hours have used all of those. Give themselves away by asking me if Im married in the the first two minutes of playing. Thats when I resign and block them.

Yes I reply hello and country I am playing from [both legit questions I think for a game played all over the world] but once the personal questions start then its Blocksville for you buddy. I dont give my real name to anyone on the game - my player name is not even close, no other personal information - my marital status and gender of my children is none of anyones business.

And I think blaming men for this is unfair, not all men are scammers. There are loads of female scammers out there too.

Sadly though any player who is genuine is becoming very rare.
Dec 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance scammer
by: Upset

Email address jacksmichael02@gmail.com, phone (214) 974-8164

He says he is on an oil rig in Scotland. Claims to be an engineer needing $8000 for drilling equipment so he can finish contract. Using photo of Tom Ernsting.

Please don’t let him get away with this.
Dec 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marriage
by: Anonymous

I have had 3 scammers say they want to marry me in one day. After chatting for 1/2 a game 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♀️ I tell them I am not in the market to get married lol. They are shocked and asking why.

I said I am perfectly fine on my own thank you and they dont know what to say after that lol
Dec 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers - "Clifford Clark", "Pedro Owen"
by: Anonymous

There people have bugged someone I know recently:

Pedro uses someone else's picture, even changed it on some other website to another stolen one, lol. Claims he's a doctor in the Middle East somewhere, that schtick.

Clifford runs the oil rig scam, however at first said he was in some electrical plant in Switzerland, then forgot and mentioned being on the "high seas". Strangely wants her to call someone else who he claims scammed his friend, the name is a real person, the number doesn't match, so this is a very strange twist.

Also has used two separate phone numbers to text (yes my friend was silly enough to give her cell number, since she wouldn't use Whatsapp), one from KY, one from TX.
Dec 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anon

Warren Brooks and many other widowed oil rig workers, ready to retire, have invited me to chat in Hangouts. Some said they could sense a special connection when they saw my profile pic, which is a closeup of my dog. I know their next move is to ask for money so I say 'great, I love hanging out with scammers. How much should I send you?' Then block them.
Dec 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Clark Edward is being impersonated by some Nigerian who is saying he’s working in the Gulf Of Mexican drilling oil. Total liar!! He’s saying he’s Clark Edward all a bunch of bull.
Dec 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: I get them all the time
by: Anonymous

You should not be so judgemental and critical. I am NOT a lonely woman and it happened to me. So don't judge.
Dec 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I used a photo of my dog for 2 months. No scammers. Put a photo of a woman & within a week I have 8 scammers. Generic non-gender photo & initials keep the scammers away.
Dec 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I get them all the time
by: Anonymous

I get these guys all the time "hello!, how are you?" I love to string them along then I throw some Pidgin Nigerian at them and they usually freak out. I cant believe people would fall for their phony BS lines, but then again there are some lonely people out there that just want any king of attention, and I genuinely feel bad for them.
Dec 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnstewart1774
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing Johnstewart1774. Says he is in syria working for the UN. Son Henry back in the states. Requested itune cards to help with the connection. Havent sent anything. Very eager to have itune cards. Beware
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jamieburton360 is a scammer
by: Anonymous

Listed as Jamie

User ID is Jamieburton360

Block if you start a game with this person, as he is a scammer and will ask you to go to hangout. I blocked as soon as he asked the question, no time for scammers...😃
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I talked to two different scammers from Africa just using unknown photos. I could write a book on all the WWF scammers. I do not talk to anyone wanting to talk on WWF and do not accept a request to talk!!"
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not sure
by: Anonymous

This one is different, playing a few years, young man, looks Mexican, big family, asks you to call him and gives you his number, works for Amazon, funny, not asking for anything. But I am way older than him and he says he likes older woman.

Anyone else get this guy
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jamieburton360
by: Anonymous

I don’t mind playing WWF with people I don’t know, but it’s important to be careful. Scammers won’t go away until people stop falling for these crazy fake stories.

Jamieburton360 is the latest to approach me, asked for money almost immediately after starting a game, so I reported abuse to WWF and blocked.

Pic of middle aged guy in front of a Hattie B restaurant sign,
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Nancy linda
by: Anonymous

Men, they will try you too. Be on the look out for Nancy Linda. She will play one word then inbox you questions the entire time. I'm not falling for it or her/him whom ever is behind this person.
Dec 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Using All Kinds of Photos Now
by: Anonymous

I have never been scammed but I am shocked at just how many scammers use this game and how many women believe them!

That aside, last few used pictures of cats, teddy bears and married couples so not just men in the profile pics.

I accept a chat but if after hello the next question is a personal one then adios, I resign and block them.
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Rogers Michael is a name used by a Nigerian scammer. His name and profile are not on words with friends as of today. He will be back I am sure with a different name. He was on an oil rig in the gulf of Mexico and set to come off this month and come to Ohio to meet me.

Well a couple of nights ago he admitted he is in Nigeria. And of course still wants to meet me if I send him money to come here. Hahaha. How stupid am I. No more texting for me done with that nonsense
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Hasselhoff
by: Anonymous

There is a scammer on words with friends and he is using David Hasselhoff's picture as his profile picture. Remember him? He was in the TV show Baywatch. But the picture is of him now, not a young picture. The scammer says he is from Greece and has never been married. Waiting for the right woman and never been intimate for 8 years.

Tries to get you on a chat site. Be careful because he cries and tries really hard to persuade you. Calls you the love of his life.
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Anonymous

William AC. initiates a conversation and then the story begins. He works in Norway on gas something or other and so he enjoys his down time by playing WWF. He then tells you he is very sad because his wife and daughter were killed in an auto accident and he has custody of his grandson, Jamal - who he says was named after a musician whose name he cannot remember.

Because he travels so much, Jamal is in a boarding school in Georgia. No other relatives to take care of him. Kept pumping me for info about myself and I did share some but nothing critical. When he wanted me to go to Hangouts, I knew he was a scammer and so I resigned the game and have not heard from him since.

Beware ladies, he has a very handsome middle aged photo and is a smooth talker. He does not use proper English so it is apparent he is a foreigner but he says he was born in FL.

I will no longer play games with people I do not know. BTE, the doctor is back on with a new name Carlosdebra27

Watch out for him as described below.
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers play on here for years
by: Anonymous

Just because someone just starts a game on here in the last few days or months doesn't make them a scammer lol. I have played games on here with scammers that have been playing for years! They of course eventually earn your trust and then ask you to go to hangouts or WhatsApp.

They are good at what they do. Professionals that scam for a living. If you want to meet a guy go to a library or church. The guy who's profile says he's been playing for 2 years or even 8 may be a scammer. I know because I was scammed. It took almost a year of little chat on WWF then he politely suggested to chat elsewhere. Then after chatting for 4 months elsewhere he started asking for money!

I did it once, then caught on. He broke my heart. Don't trust anyone on a game!
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Confused - Daniel Bush
by: Anonymous

I reported Daniel Bush many weeks ago as he seems to be inpersonating one Brian Etemad, a Multi Billionaire Realtor and he is also a Lawyer.

Why is he still on WWF??? Be aware ladies!
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Robbie Scott ( Robbie 00258)

Also Mark Richardson (69 Richardsonm) yep he spells his surname that way. Both are scammers
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rex Alexander
by: Anonymous

Anyone played wwf with Rex Alexander
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’ve been scammed
by: Anonymous

Be on the look out for William David who said he was a doctor working for the Un! He will want to borrow money at some point. He’s going by the name of Ken Morgan now on wwf.

I will no longer chat to anyone!
Dec 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer from nigeria
by: Anonymous

Here is another scammer. On words with friends uses the name Rogers Michael. He just told me he is from Nigeria age 33. Have been talking to him for almost 4 months. Sent him very little in gift cards. Says stuff that is almost believable. Will never do this again. Went on hangouts with him.

Careful ladies. I am no kid age 72 and had my doubts from the beginning but texted with him until now. Guess I better get a dog for company. Ha ha. Same story until tonight. On oil rig, wife dead, daughter in school, bla bla bla. I did tell him to try to make a better life
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer test
by: Anonymous

Ask the supposed American, "if their tree is up?" They will have no idea what you are talking about. Case closed.
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer free ..ethan hart..2 David's diff last names..grahm and alex
by: Anonymous

After calling 5 of them out on their scam. Blocked. Changed profile picture.

I've been scam free for a week..woohoo
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Peterson scam artist
by: Anonymous

I like to inform that David Peterson is a scammer artist. He pretends to be a mechanical engineer on an oil rig. He will smooth talk you. He will tell you that he comes from Germany and lives in Los Angeles. He will be retiring in January after he completed his $6 million contract.

He is actually English. He has a website called Living the dream. He is married and has a daughter. He will claim her name is Katie, when her name is Erin.
Dec 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

I think it's funny when they ask me where do you live and I say Fla. They can't figure out the abbreviation. After they just told me they live in the states. LOL
Dec 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warn other players
by: Anonymous

I found that it’s really helpful if you warn other players that are playing the same scammer that they are a scammer. It takes some investment but a lot of them aren’t aware of this and appreciate the warning. The more people that block and report them the better.
Dec 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Game requests
by: Anonymous

Had someone here who was wanting genuine players as they had been scammed. I took her up on her offer as we are both females, played a few games then she resigned in middle of last game. Has this happened to anyone else?
Dec 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Who’s fault is it?
by: Anonymous

I understand that as older women we get lonely and we fantasize about love and finding that perfect man. But ladies use your heads. If you are going to send your life savings to someone you meet only on line, its your own fault. You have no one else to blame! Use common sense please!
Dec 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Max Ryan Words with friends id=Pabiner698
by: Anonymous

Words with friends Max Ryan, player id is Pabiner698. His profile picture is IsnnPoulter.
I started playing him about 2 weeks ago, silent at first couple of games. Start chatting on the current game and says he wanted to move chat outside words with friends. Told him I have policy and I will only chat on WWF and not outside app. Said I got burned once someone asked me for money, got nasty and threatening when I refused to send it.

Game disappeared into thin air!

I don’t mind chatting with players on WWF, generally it is about the nice play someone made. When I do chat I give general answers and never answer their question specifically.

When asked:
Are you married with kids?
My response;
We are not allowed goats or farm animals in our neighborhood, therefore I have no kids.

99% of time they respond back: I totally understand. 😄
Dec 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf scammer Lucius Jackson Dallas Tx
by: Anonymous

Who has had a "relationship" with Lucius Jackson from Dallas Tx. Thick accent. First met on WWF and then talked me into going to Hangouts. Wanted to marry me. Very romantic. Widower for 9 years. 14 year old daughter. Wants a family of his own. He was using photos of a Florida Attorney Gary Lesser. Any info, please report.
Dec 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Google Is Your Friend
by: Anonymous

Some scammers really need to use Google LOL

Had one tonight who after giving me a novel sized life story after hello [the usual trope - dead wife, child at boarding school, contractor non oil rig] told me his son was at a certain private boarding school in California

Oh really?

Your son??

My friends have a daughter who go there and it is an all girls school LOL when I pointed that out he blocked me

Really scammers need new pictures, new life stories and maybe check your facts first

Oh by the way he is using a picture of a man with a child. So they also steal kids pictures not just men.
Dec 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not All New Players Are Scammers
by: Anonymous

To the advice of not playing with new players, not all new players are scammers. I have only been playing a few months myself and I am certainly not after anyone's hard earned cash! Equally not all males playing are scammers either.

You will soon realise if they are scammers or not. A genuine player wont ask your marital status within five seconds or give you a paragraph length description of themselves.

Not only are scammers an issue but so are just plain creepy guys. They find innuendo in everything and make suggestive remarks about words you play. I have blocked several like that. Not scammers just disgusting pervy men. Blocked 15 scammers just this week!

I wont chat with them, I will respond hello but once they start their spiel I block them.

I also do not understand why someone goes from a word game to sending thousands of dollars to a stranger. Im sorry for those this happened to but I just dont understand why. Dont give someone you do not know personally any personal information. This is the internet and creeps and scammers are everywhere not just on WWF.

Not only your money that can be stolen, but your identity also. And dont send pictures! Even worse, I have read of women being frightened that nudes they sent via Hangouts after meeting these men on WWF will end up on the internet. Sending nudes to strangers - or anyone really - is just plain illogical.

If they werent so successful at getting people's money they would likely stop using it as a way of scamming and move on.
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Troy TLC
by: Anonymous

Actually, I have had 5 scammers who have been playing since 2013.
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garrett Adriano
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had conversations with this person
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website maintenance
by: Editor

The website will not be showing any new submissions/comments for the next 3 days due to website maintenance.

Apologies for any inconvenience.
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Wray
by: Anonymous

He says he’s from Norway living in Charlotte NC and currently working in Mexico. He would ask me if I was married and he states he’s single with no kids. Asked me what I do and I told him I work in the fraud and cyber security for my company. It’s a lie. He was asking what my favorite color is. Then asked to go to Hangout to continue to chat because he’s rarely on WWF.

I blocked him and obviously it didn’t phase him that my job was cyber security( even though it’s not the truth). I thought for sure I would get rid of him that way but he was persistent.
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friend scams
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Harrison M Allen playing works with friends! He also says he’s widowed and work on oil rig lol
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garrett Adriano
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had or having conversations with Garrett Adriano?
Dec 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Really ?
by: Anonymous

I’m really at a loss for words at some of the stories on here. How do you go from playing scrabble to sending money to someone you’ve never met ?
Dec 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clear Signs you're playing a crook.
by: Troy TLC

Scammers will
1. Have started recently.
2. Have tempting photos.
3. Eventually ask for money.
4. Invite you to chat elsewhere.
5. Often have low point scores and
6. Ask about your lifestyle/money/income.


So no. Tell your friends. Ugly criminal wants your money and they're using lies and others' photos to get it.

Gentleman will not ask for money!

Only chat with players that started >4 years ago. They can't fake that, can they?

It's easy to check: Simply tap on the photo and read "Playing Since".

You can still Report Abuse if their game disappears:

- Go to Settings,
- click Manage Block List,
- then Report Abuse from the top-right corner
- Find the name, please report it!
Dec 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Make up a styory
by: Anonymous

I have these scammers clam up when I reply eventually that I am George, Larry etc and my wife and I take turns playing. I also tell them I am a police officer
Dec 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Toddowen975
by: Anonymous

Just started a wwf game with me. Is in the U.K., wants my gmail and go to hangout. We haven’t even made 5 plays. An older man holding a little white dog. Another beware!!!
Dec 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Marshall
by: Anonymous

Tony Marshall yet another scammer with same oil rig work blah blah..
Dec 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		No imagination
by: Anonymous

Omg the list never ends. I never knew there were that many oil petroleum widowed engineers in the Pacific ocean. It's a huge boat to carry that many sad men lol.

All have the same line so good god at least get a better scammers pitch haha
Dec 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers-Zynga
by: Anonymous

In the past Zynga would tell you if someone else was playing WWFs with a person you were playing the game with, which was good. It was good because you could start a game with a person whom was playing with a scammer & you could try to warn them about the scammer.

Now Zynga does not show this information. 😪
Dec 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michaeldonald581 @gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Michaeldonald581 @gmail.com

Within seconds he wants me on Hangouts. Oil rig. Widowed. Christian. One daughter. Av English. Cut and pasted from the net. Fake photo. Blocked reported. Fronted.( After being sucked in )

Just keep getting their details and posting them. I had 4 in one day.
Dec 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bradley Ethan
by: Anonymous

Does anyone play with Bradley Ethan. Lives in Dallas, Texas and works on an oil rig. Wife died of cancer daughter in boarding school. If you do, how soon did he profess his love for you? Want to start a life with you? Send beautiful romantic songs and flower emojis and kisses.

Pretty sure he’s one of them. Beware.
Dec 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer?
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing an Ethan Hart? Reverse image pic states michael osterfeld.
Dec 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zynga Do Nothing
by: Anonymous

In answer to the question do Zynga block reported players - no they dont. They seem to do nothing about it.

Has anyone else noticed that when one of these scammers try to message you, you first have to accept the message? My game has been like that for several weeks and its great! I just decline their message and they disappear.

I have also noticed around the first days of the month there are loads of them. Rather strange.

I do not use my name on the game, not even close, and my profile pic is a cat. Despite that I had 11 in one day. All disappeared when I wouldnt accept their message from the get go.
Dec 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

It's become a nightmare as more than ever - Tomas Collins, Ernest Eshidare and Joe Wilfred
Dec 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Another Scammer using the name Louis Anderson 3030 and he's using the photo of Valery Meladze
Dec 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Greg
by: Anonymous

Just reported to WWF that he was using Josè Carlos Oliveira photo, but with a reverse image you can see the same pic was used for several fake profiles. Does anybody know if when reporting to Zynga that a photo has been stolen that player is blocked just for you or on WWF, so anybody else can play with him?

I hope it is like that, so if all of us would report straight away to Zynga all the fake profiles, maybe after a while those scammers would leave WWF
Dec 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Gilbert
by: Anonymous

I’ve been playing words with friends with him for awhile. Thought he might be legit, but when he started saying he was a private contractor on an oil rig overseas, has a daughter in boarding school, and wife died from cancer, I knew he was a scam artist.

He has also asked me to go to a bitcoin machine to send him money because he is broke as he is unable to reach his funds while overseas. He states he lives in Washington DC area but is originally from Germany. He will ask you dozens of questions about yourself, and gets crappy if you don’t answer! He also likes to say what a beautiful picture of yourself is on wwf profile, and ask to go to hangouts or talk on viber.

Please if you play a game with him, do NOT send money! I Hope you all are like me and can see through his BS!!
Dec 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Anderson
by: Anonymous

I was scammed by him. He got my entire savings. I cannot believe I was so stupid. When I realized what he was it was too late. I have not told my family because I am so ashamed and hate myself for what I did. I had worked and saved to have my retirement year comfortable for me.

I went back to work at age 77 to survive. I thought God had finally given me a decent man. It was my turn after being married to an abusive alcoholic. He told me almost the same story as the other. He told another victim he was an orthopedic surgeon in Afghanistan.

Please ladies report these scammers to your local police & FBI. I will never heal. I don't have my attacks like I did but I still cry every day, wake up in the middle of the night and cry.

It is horrible what these scammers do.

His email is greganderson1953@gmail.com.

His WWF users name is greganderson001243.
Dec 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Mark Combs is another scammer
Dec 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same pic , different person
by: Anonymous

Mark Williams and Tom MSchug have the same profile pic so how do they not check this as it isn’t the first time I’ve seen this happen
Nov 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David morrison, David ☘☘☘ or Dm4206975
by: Anonymous

Definitely a scammer from Nigeria using the above names. The pictures are not him. He was using Juan Solers pics, not sure who he's impersonating now.

Beware as very convincing.
Nov 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Thompson, Texas A&M Univerisy
by: Anonymous

Immediately started asking personal questions.
Nov 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Almost took the bait
by: Old pretty lady

About a month ago I played wwf with a man named GREG ANDERSON, that started out low key, was a very good player, coming up with unusual words. His individual score was and still is 22+. He wanted me to chat more spontaneously so I figured out how to go to hangouts.

Dumb me!!! He said it was a chance for him to start a new life, wife had died, one daughter, his bank account was completely stolen in the amount of $650,000. He was in the Gulf of Mexico, an independent contractor. He will be paid huge sums of money when he completes the contract, blah, blah, blah.

He had been searching for me his whole life, he would love me forever. I’m very old, in a wheelchair. I am very lonely. Out of the blue he said his computers at work needed upgrading, could I get him some kind of Wal MART cards.

I turned him down flat, and he turned nasty, and I was mean, cruel to someone who was going to care for me forever.

Remember the name GREG ANDERSON, GREG ANDERISON.

Beware. He sent very handsome pictures and on another site I saw in Sept 2018, where he had scammed three other sums of money, one woman said she was in therapy, as he is a real smooth operator.

BEWARE
Nov 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Josh Chapman, Richard Bri, and a few others
by: Anonymous

4 of them in the last 3 days. Ugh!
Nov 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris James
by: Anonymous

Chris James professes to be a divorced oil rig engineer just like all the other scammers that have flooded WWF. He uses a stolen profile pic and has asked for money for life jackets, impounded equipment, heated vests, and "foodstuffs/fresh water that was washed away by a rogue wave.

He will tell you he cries all day over his current situation, while praying to God for blessings on you when you send him the money he needs. He becomes very belligerent when you refuse to help him. I am certain he has changed his name, pic numerous times.

Watch out for him. He loves you immediately, has bad grammar and wants your money.
Nov 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of Fernando Nero?
by: Anonymous

Engineer born in Brazil. Working on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Divorced with 2 children. English good and looks handsome.
Nov 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott William's words with Friends scammer
by: Anonymous

Scott William's. Words with Friends. Claims to be engineer with oil rig pipe lines. NOT. HE ASKED ME FOR MONEY AND SAID HIS CREW NEEDED FOOD. THAT I NEEDED TO PAY THE FOOD SUPPLIER OR HIS CREW WOULD STARVE. HA. I SAID STARVE YOU LIAR.

BEWARE HE PROBABLY HAS MANY DIFFERENT NAMES. HE GOES BY SCOTTISH PRINCE ON WORDS WITH FRIENDS. DO NOT GIVE HIM ANYTHING. NOT EVEN A PHONE CARD. GIVE NOTHING AS HE IS A LIAR.
Nov 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexa demitrov
by: Anonymous

Alexa demitrov. Definitely a bot. Plays anytime. Cute pic. Plays well, but then does a 3 pointer. We don't chat. Playing since 2011(?) Can she take my FB friend last?
Nov 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Kelvin
by: Anonymous

Anyone else run into him? From California. Working on rig in Turkey. One 20 yr old son. Wife died 5 yrs ago from cancer.
Nov 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWFs Fraudsters
by: Anonymous

Zynga WWFs will do nothing with the scammers. You alone can stop it. Change your profile & name to a non-gender specific photo & name. Stop chatting with them.

I once had 7 or 8 scammers at a time. Since I took my photo off my profile & went with initials they have left me alone for 2 months. Also, I ignore their chats.

Scammers are gone.
Nov 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		UN DOCTOR SCAM
by: Anonymous

Add Patrick Luis to your list of scammers
Nov 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF fraudsters
by: Anonymous

I get contacted about 2-3 times a week by men who follow exactly the same profiles as below. Sometimes I play along saying I live in the same town as them, or that I am widowed too, and very very rich.

But actually, now, I just can't be bothered with them.

What are WWF doing about this problem?
Nov 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF2 scammers
by: Anonymous

I haven't been participating In WWF that much until this past year. In August I started getting messages from men stating they are looking for love. They start out by saying "Hey beautiful, Hello sweetheart, hello love, etc.

Ask a ton of questions about you but are skimpy on details about their own life. Working on oil rigs in the gulf, having a deceased wife, a child to take care of, single dad, or divorced single dad. They usually have a foreign accent claiming to be from Alabama, or from Australia or Texas originally from Germany.

Will definitely do whatever they can to get your personal information. Bank accounts, where you live, that sort of thing. They ask for money saying their bank accounts are frozen. On and on. My bank tracked the last guy. Said the call came from Africa, not Alabama.

Really spoils the real WWFs players from participating.

Beware and try to play safe
Nov 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffery Davis
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Jeffery Davis, English is very good, but fake photos.
Nov 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Doctor Who? Morrison (first name)
by: Anonymous

Second scam in 2 days but this one was unsuccessful thank goodness. Handsome guy aged about 35 (my guesstimate)in scrubs with a stethoscope round his neck, and said he was an American orthopedic doctor working in Myanmar.

Chatty, charming and fairly articulate. Not convinced though as his word scores were fairly low. Only on WWF this month (which I believe is a red flag). Wanted mobile number, Whats app link, all declined by me.

Then he asks for a $100 card as hes running out of data - told him as a doctor he is much better off than me, and if he is short ask a colleague.
Says he cant do that, its not right.

I told him he must be having a laugh, there was no way I was sending him anything. He got petulant, a few more words exchanged. I told him he was an a..hole, he then said he had only been testing me to see whether I trusted him.

Yeh, buddy, of course I do. I reported him for fraud (or at least attempted). He has disappeared off WWF now.
Nov 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies beware
by: Anonymous

I've just been scammed by a very charming man posing as an oil rig contractor based in the Gulf of Mexico. He used the name of Mark Robinson, aged 50 and utilised pictures of Joe Cross, Aussie food and diet guru. He said he was divorced 5 years with a 6 year old daughter called Joan. He was very very convincing, romantic, affectionate.

You get the picture. He got me after much persuasion on to an alternative site (Hangouts) we messaged, exchanged photos, thankfully nothing too racy on my part. He said he would visit on his next leave, gave me all sorts of background about his life.

But something just wasnt right, so I started digging. And found the photos online. I challenged him, he tried to deny it at first. In the end he contacted me several hours later, by phone on Hangouts, which I missed, then messaged me. He admitted everything and told me he was from Nigeria, his name was Fred and he was 35. He said he was doing it for money (to be fair he hadn't asked me for any) as he had no job. He seemed very contrite and apologised many times. That's where it ended.

I've closed my gmail account. Hes not in words anymore. And I've learnt a very painful lesson.
Nov 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scammers on board
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Hilton Patrick (pic of puppies) and Carlos Lusscious (pic of a man and two children)
Nov 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ant Ant
by: Anonymous

This is quite an unusual one, so it is not easy to tell he is a scammer. Photo of a lady in the 50s who had just had a baby. He presents himself as married with a daughter, engineer from New York, working and living there.

BUT

1st he says he lives in NY but then, without being asked, he wrote a full address in Sommerville SC 34489.

2nd He claims to be 48, Mexican, who moved to NY when he was 15. At the beginning he was writing in a broken English. This is a sentence " I meant leaning inteinedo so time goes on you might be able to spack of write it too", or when I wrote " I am sick of scammers" he replied " So sorry about your health", then the following day a perfect English.

Obviously he is a scammer so I wanna keep pretending I believe him to see what's this new strategy, and having fun, teasing him!!
Nov 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		BEWARE LADIES ON WWF.
by: Anonymous

Every second guy on WWF is a Nigerian scammer. Almost all are oil engineers, widowed with one child & wife has died in tragic circumstances.
They are easy to pick as their English is appalling.

They use phrases like. Am good. Am glad to meet you. Am from United States. Never say "I am".
Immediately ask to talk to you on hangouts. Fake profile pic usually of a good looking guy looking quite innocent.

Beware. They are ruthless & will spin you a sad story and need money for an iPhone or iTunes cards.
Do not trust any of them.
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding all scammers
by: Anonymous

There are people who are just weak or lonely or elderly that don’t know any better, which is who these scammers target. So yes they need to take control but some people just can’t.

I report everyone. I have been playing this game for 8 years and have never had issues until about 8 months ago. This is awful.
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding all scammers
by: Anonymous

I agree that scamming is wrong for whatever reason that they are doing it. But we must take some responsibility for our own actions. Ladies you’re being stupid if you fall for this. And you only have yourself to blame. You are in complete control of your bank account and your emotions, so stop thinking with your hearts and start thinking with your heads and stop falling for the sweet talk that they hand out!

If you get scammed it’s your own fault, so do not blame anyone but yourself. Start taking responsibility for your own actions!
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

FYI, two different scammers invited me to play and they both had the same pic. Both wanted to chat, so I told them both that they happened to have the same profile pic and that they’d better fix it before scamming anyone.

One came clean and said he was from Nigeria. Said he was sorry as he hated to lie, but had no choice as both parents don’t work and he needs money for school. He said there are no jobs there. He won’t be getting any from me. Think I’ll continue our conversation to see what I can find out.
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Salt & Pepper hair
by: Anonymous

Picture of salt and pepper good looking man being impersonated. His real name is Andy Harrington and you can look him up to see his picture. His real profession is public speaking and he's an author. There are 3 scammers that I know of right now using his picture and impersonating him and his kids!

I have sent him messages warning him of the scammers just as I am writing this to try and help anyone who might come in contact with anyone impersonating this man.

Be safe! I hope this helps and have a great day!
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding ALL Scammers
by: Anonymous

I am sick of seeing any comments that justify the scamming. I know women that have been scammed out of their life savings or have taken out loans on their houses creating payments they struggle to pay or have had to skip retiring because they can’t afford to due to that scammer.

STOP FEELING SORRY FOR THE SCAMMERS!!!

REPORT AND BLOCK THEM IMMEDIATELY IF:

1. Reverse image on Yandex.Images or Tineye show other photos of the same man - photo impersonation!

2. They are on an oil rig, high ranking serviceman on a peacekeeping mission or work for the United Nations. They are widowed or divorced with child or children. They are in love with you quickly. They want you to text/talk on Hangouts and WhatsApp. Lately using phone number too.

Many have 2 first names or very low scoring games or started playing in the past month.

STOP THE SCAMMERS - DO NOT THINK that if YOU ARE LEADING THEM ON AND THEY ARE NOT SCAMMING OTHERS AT THE SAME TIME BECAUSE THEY SCAM MANY WOMEN AT THE SAME TIME.

Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Let’s stop the scammers
by: Anonymous

It’s seems a lot of us are targets of scammers. I suggest we all change our names to STOP the SCAMMERS and your profile picture to something similar. The word will get out to potential victims and scammers will stop asking for games.
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My Scammer
by: Anonymous

My scammer has millions of dollars that he wants to transfer to my name before Christmas. Good grief I am not dumb. Why would someone I have never met want to transfer millions into my name alone???

I don’t think so.
Nov 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of Mark Walter?
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Mark Walter. He requested a game which I accepted. Since I have been on the receiving end of a scammer (which fortunately I did not send any money too), I no longer give out any personal information.

He got mad and rude and then when I still didn’t give him anything, he started cursing at me. He has been reported to www and blocked!!!
Nov 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers xmas
by: Anonymous

I dont care what they are scamming for it is wrong. Some of these guys have scammed women out of their life savings and then they get people kicked off the game by reporting them for calling them out?

Seriously that is wrong.
Nov 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxed out games
by: Melanie

So, I am playing my scammers and suddenly our game is gone. I usually tip my hand, and they move on. They do not resign I don’t get a win there is just no more game. However they are still on my friend list and if I try and start a game I get a message they are maxed out and try a different player.

I can’t figure out how they get rid of our game AND still stay on my friends list? I am dying to either get revenge or get them off my list.
Nov 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and xmas
by: Anonymous

If any of you actually knew some of these young fellows who are scamming, you would know they are not scamming for Christmas money! They are scamming for food, they are scamming to survive. That does not make their behavior any less offensive, or any less wrong or despicable, but they are not scamming for Christmas money. They are lucky to have a meal on the table for Christmas let alone Christmas gifts. They go for two or three days without Eating. Yes some of them are scamming for luxuries, cars phones tablets laptops jewelry alcohol, but more of them are scamming just to survive.
Nov 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers use photo of themselves in car
by: Anonymous

Has anyone noticed how lots of these scammers have a photo of themself in a car? They are not taking the picture, you can tell. Someone else must be. And please remember about photo shopping. Scammers stick someone else's head on a body. They are very crafty. I had one guy stick his head on another man's body. But I have played several games with scammers with pics of themselves in a car. Isn't that funny? Why take a pic of yourself in a car?

I guess that's a common thing to do for scammers.
Nov 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Woman scammers or men using women's pictures
by: Anonymous

Yes of course! They play the game with some, and scam others. Christmas is around the corner. The scammers want money for Christmas.
Nov 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Carson
by: Anonymous

Does this name sound familiar to anyone? Apparently working on an oil contract for Exxon. Seems very fishy.
Nov 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam..New players deceased wife with kid or kids
by: Anonymous

5 new players all with similar stories. Wife deceased, single fathers, usually work out of the country, engineers, like they are reading from a script. I don't mind chatting about the game like hello etc. I'm definitely not one of the dumb females they can easily impress and call them on their game. One threatened to report me for talking to him the way I did. I called ones bluff and got on hangout waiting for him to drop the bomb. Its so entertaining
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I’ve been blocked by words
by: Anonymous

Apparently these scammers are getting angry that we are blocking and reporting them. I have been a player on words for 8 years and never had any problems until 2 months ago. Now there are tons of scammers bothering me. I honestly didn’t even know about this before I almost fell into someone’s trap.

Now I have been playing along and then I block and report them. Unfortunately it bit me in the backside because I lost my account because someone retaliated against me. I had to start again with a new account at level 1 and lost all my friends and tokens.

Zynga needs to do better so we can enjoy our game without being bothered.
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sivakumar Culver aka Magnus Culver
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this is a complete fake. Struck up conversation on Words With Friends going by the
name of Magnus Culver, has a picture of a man holding a little blonde girl allegedly his daughter. Tells you he’s an engineer contractor, he’s widowed and his wife died 2 weeks after childbirth.

Known as Sivakumar Culver (Magnus) on Facebook, and after doing a reverse image search have found photos he sent belong to a Russian DJ called DJ Feel who lives in Russia and the number he used is actually a Ghana area code.

Be careful he’s very smooth and slick.
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Lax
by: Anonymous

Starts out with "Hi where you from?" I send a Canadian flag. He blabs a bit by himself then when I have made no responses, he says, "you're fun to chat with"....sarcasm from someone who doesn't know me at all...lol!

Then he launches into the widower story. I blocked him. Kelvin Lax, aka Kelvinlax4 says he's from Portland Oregon but born in Sweden; Doubtful

And, Tara McClusky and Ella Haugerud are both bots - I play them when I want an immediate response, I don't see any harm in them.
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch for this idiot
by: Anonymous

Do not play with Eric Meyer, claims to be an oil engineer from either US, UK or Norway. Scammer all the way
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gregory Nelson
by: Anonymous

His picture is creepy, his story is the same. Dr, Dead wife, kid in boarding school. His picture often changes between the creepy one and some guy in a navy suit. They don’t look anything alike. How are these people getting on WWF? They have come out in full force in the last few weeks.

Help, I just want a normal game, minimal chatter.
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer alert
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever played WWF with Jerry donald618? He is a scammer. Beware he is good at what he does. Had me convinced he was genuine until he sent me fake pics. He is using someone else’s profile pics.
Nov 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warning about the site?
by: Anonymous

I just got a warning when I went to Words with Friends is an unsafe site and recommends that you retreat to safety.

Has anyone gotten this warning?
Nov 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I lied to him
by: Anonymous

Got a new one today and asked what I do for a living and if I was married.

I told him I work for the RCMP on a special task force dealing with cyber crime. He told me my job sounded good. I replied that there are a lot of scammers world wide.

He was out of there in a second 😁😁
Nov 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bens92177
by: Mel

This is his opening line. I played along because an easy win. I frustrated him by saying my phone didn’t have a camera and what is google? Another game? I am Scottish and I wrote to him in Scots. Was fun to frustrate him.

Hello Pretty its really nice to read from you,I must say a big thanks to you for messaging me back on here, as i was planning to take a special time to write you soon....but since you already did, i guess the spirit works together then...lol Well my first name is jorge and I must tell you that I am so interested in knowing more about you,I was browsing Random on here when I came across your profile and I must tell you that I want to be a friend with you and I hope you don't mind?Here is a little about me, I am a two degree Holder, as i attained BA in Engineering,I am presently in Ireland working in the oil rig but I will be back to the State as soon as I am done here with work,I live in NORFOLK, Virgina but I am originally from Clear water Florida,I grew up in Scott land where my momma is from and I do have a scottish accent,I hope you don't mind my accent.lol.. I am a single Dad of two kids a son and a girl name(Terry&Cherry) He is 10 years old going up 11 and my daughter is 17 years old going to 18 years this year...i love the out doors, traveling, around, i have so much passion for the beach, i love to cook as well, "surprised?" well its something i learned been a widower for five (5) years on now,I lost my wife and my parents in a car accident same day when they were out for shopping, I do enjoy take a long walk on a cool evening sometime just some few kilometres away from home, looking around and feeling the realness of nature, and the sight of it as well,I must really tell you that you are a Paragon of beauty beauty.Please tell me about your self pretty..
Nov 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have had 15 scammers in the last 2 days. 1 marriage proposal after playing one game and asking for an itune card which was a big NOPE, and another one headed that way.

I never go off site with these idiots. Just simply amuse myself and get a few wins out of it. Take up their time and always tell them nope on hangout or any other app. But I never ever will send them money ever. I know they are scammers.
Nov 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Army generals
by: Anonymous

I got a request from a James Leo. Profile picture of a 3 or 4 star army general. I muted the conversation before he started chatting.

The army generals ask for help in getting metal boxes out of the war torn countries. It is a big scam. I’ve read about this. I’ve been asked twice and just block them.
Nov 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Women Scammers Or Men Using Women'sPictures
by: Anonymous

I have played Carlita Lopez a number of times. My understanding was that she is what Zynga calls a "practice partner", a bot. I have played many of them, they never asked me to go on hangouts, in fact they Never chatted. Anyone else experience them chatting?
Nov 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mars
by: Anonymous

My latest scammer asked where I was from and I said I was from Mars. Not a question or response from that. I asked where he was from and said Florida. I asked where and he said Pentacostal. I told him there was no such place and he disappeared
Nov 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexa dimitrov and carlita lopez
by: Anonymous

I travel internationally a lot and spend much time in airport lounges. It doesn’t matter what time zone I’m in, two players always play immediately after I play, 24 hrs a day, and neither ever message or reply to game related compliments.

The profile pics also look dodgy. I enjoy a bit of friendly chat. I’m not suggesting these two are scammers...maybe robots?
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rudolf bergmann
by: Anonymous

How about Rudolf Bergmann. Was playing from Ca. I asked if it was his real name- he said yes. Told him spokeo had no one listed in CA. He was gone in a nanosecond.

Also, Gregory Nelson- plastic surgeon in Somalia and kid in boarding school in Poland. I’m taking a break for now from WWF- just not fun anymore.
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wesley combs
by: Supersunset

Watch out for this person! This was the face of two profiles that scammed me big time! I’ve just told him to get lost. He’s very dangerous (or at least the Nigerian behind the face!)
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Scott
by: Anonymous

SCAMMER - Divorced with 2 kids. Surprise surprise he wanted me to go on hangouts. Eventually asked me for a Google Card because he can't get one because of his work! He has 2 first names and when questioned he says it's true despite a reverse imagine search.

Will these scammers ever stop!!

Beware everyone
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Recent Scammers: Bram Lucas and Stewart Scott
by: Anonymous

Watch out for "Bram Lucas" and "Stewart Scott." I put their names in quotes because I imagine these are just aliases anyway. These are the two latest cons in what I've learned is a major international ring targeting women.

As a longtime Wordie who loves accepting challenges from players around the world, I noticed a surge in requests from men over the past year or so. Most of these guys, I quickly discovered, had no desire to actually play the game but instead wanted to engage me in chat and (further) try to take those conversations to DM. When I showed no interest in that (I am happily married) and tried to redirect them to the game, they would either resign or disappear completely as if they had never challenged me in the first place.

Super annoying, but also infuriating when I learned that women were actually falling victim to such scammers.

As a journalist, I've done some research on this issue (AND contacted Zynga), and I have a few tips to share, though sadly no concrete resolution to this particular scam, which goes far beyond Words:

1. Only accept game invites from players you already know. Pretty effective, though maybe not as interesting.

2. If you DO plan to accept game invites from randos, you can mute the chat proactively to avoid these dialogues completely. Anyone who's serious about playing the game will continue to play, and the scammers will inevitably bail. We need to stop giving them targets!

Sadly, merely swapping out your profile pic isn't usually enough, as guys still tried the scam even when my photo clearly showed my husband with me. They would just ask if I was "happily married" and keep pushing. Sigh.

3. And if you DO decide to entertain a player's chat, look out for the warning signs -- low-scoring, careless plays, questions that get too personal and (of course) the regurgitated single dad, working doctor away from home story designed to lure women in and pull at the heartstrings.

4. Most of all, BE careful and keep your eyes open. We live in a Catfish world now. Don't find yourself on the hook.
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smithn Bruce
by: Anonymous

This one uses a soldiers pic. Keeps calling me beautiful, and dear. Wants me to sign up on hangouts to chat. What he doesn’t realize is, that I know he’s a scammer! Why do these guys waste my time? I am married and only want to play a game. Not interested in love or sex!

Definitely not interested in sending any of them money. It really is disgusting for these people to prey on innocent and naive people that may not realize what is going on!! They should be arrested.
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Woman scammers or men using women's pictures
by: Anonymous

I have had two ladies in two days want me to go to hangouts! And I am a woman! And not gay! Christmas is a coming and these scammers are desperate.

Jordan Witcher, and Carlita Lopez. Want your money and don't care what sex you are.
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers pictures in vehicles
by: Anonymous

Have you noticed that a lot of these scammers have pictures of themselves in a vehicle? And someone else has taken the picture because the pic doesn't show their arm or hand up.
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Donald
by: Anonymous

A charmer who told me that my age wasn’t a problem, But just wanted my money. Can be quite convincing so beware.
Nov 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blights on our lives and our games
by: Supersunset

Just reading the last comment, I can’t believe we’re all falling for these smooth talkers who have suddenly invaded like aliens, our innocent games of Words! I mean, I’m the last person on the planet to be taken in by some strange person, yet I fell flat on my face, and suffered the consequences.

WE MUST PUT A STOP TO THIS!

Ladies, don’t answer them! They get quickly tired of trying! It’s not worth the energy to even play games with them! Put up your shields and don’t let the enemies prevail! I’m now playing with lots of decent people who had gone into hiding it seemed over the last few months. Basically, if a very good looking guy wants to play a game, be warned, he’s going to be fake!

Yesterday I told a scammer how I found him utterly disgusting (bare body profile) and that I have a gorgeous husband, but instead of him quitting, he asked for a photo of my husband.
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawrence Abraham
by: Pixie

I have been playing Words with Friends for 8 years and only in the last 4 months were there all these scammers. I lost $70,000.00 and they don't give up. He took pictures from my FB and created new profiles with my picture and then invited me to play with myself!

This app should be taken down ASAP. Please be careful. Zynga has done nothing!!!!
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Asking for lots of pictures
by: Anonymous

When the scammers ask us to go on hangouts or KIK they always say they want us to send lots of pictures. They don’t want the pictures to admire our beauty. They want lots of our photos so they can create another fake identity.

I’ve met nice guys on here who chat and don’t ask personal questions. The nice guys don’t ask women to chat on hangouts and only chat on the words game.

Once you suspect they are scammers just block them and don’t give them the time of day.
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Exhausting!
by: Anonymous

I enjoy a real conversation with real people from time to time. I’m married and not looking for love. Lol. These scammers are disgusting. The last one who tried to talk to me, I guessed his story before he told me - widowed drilling engineer with one daughter. He acted surprised that I knew. That was probably the 10th one. Ben Mark, Gifford Muller... beware Army General, Stephen ! Then today someone impersonating a 4-star

Townsend. I’m in banking and we see these scams ALL the time. It makes me so sad and angry!
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I also googled
by: Anonymous

I googled "pictures of scammers" and surprise surprise I saw a lot of familiar faces. They disgust me. They steal pictures of innocent people and create profiles and try to scam whoever they can.

These scammers are all over the world.

People beware. Don’t go on hangouts with strangers. Don’t accept follow requests on Instagram from strangers. Don’t accept friend requests from strangers on Facebook. Don’t give out your contact information.
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		The minute I hear
by: Anonymous

When they create new challenges and start a chat with:

How is the weather condition over there?
What do you do for a living?
Are you married with kids?
What is your religion?

None of their business to the last 3???. That is when I block them.
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davis Alexander
by: Anonymous

Look out for Davis Alexander. He seemed too good to be true so I did a reverse look up on his picture and it turns out he’s not who he says he is. He didn’t try to scam me but I didn’t let it get that far. I was only talking to him for a couple days, asked me to download Kik, exchanged a few pictures and talked a bit.

He told me all the right things, I’m beautiful, and then when I was questioning him about who he really was, he tried to say he was in love with me and I needed to stop treating him this way. Lol I literally had been talking to the man for 3 days lol

Hes supposedly a military doctor from New York, but currently stationed in California where I live. I knew something was fishy when he said deported instead of deployed lol and spelled Syria wrong.

Just be careful!!
Nov 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexa Dimitrove - Scammer?
by: Anonymous

Anyone have a request or play with Alexa Dimitrov? My boyfriend got her request from her out of the blue. He normally plays 12 or more games a day with some real-life friends. I've read she is a bot or a scammer.

Does anyone have any information on Alexa Dimitrov?

She also likes to play with different color tiles. I keep seeing her reappearing on my boyfriends game. Her picture and latest game moves are either at the very top or bottom of his game list? He has been very secretive about her but not his other players? He is a senior citizen and I am afraid she is stalking or a scammer.
Nov 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know Jack Shafferson???
by: Anonymous

Beware of Jack Shafferson contract supervisor for Exxon Mobile in the Aegean Sea off the coast of Greece.

Biggest scammer in the world.
Nov 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends
by: Sam

New scam. Scammers are using words with friends under the guise of a soldier. These players look like American soldiers (obviously the photo has been stolen from another profile). Usually they are a level 1 player.

Beware of; Hinton Martin and Kasaemeyer Steady.

Both Nigerian scam artists
Nov 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Tucker
by: Anonymous

So, David Tucker. Used to be on WWF but is on FB Dating now I think. We went back and forth for over two months. I suspected early on that he was a scammer but couldn’t prove it. I played along waiting to see if he would ask me for money.

First it was $500 then $1500. I didn’t send any money. The contact slowed down but did not stop. Out of the blue he confesses he’s a scammer. 19 yrs old in Nigeria. Felt guilty (yeah, right). Admitted that he and his friend take turns texting as it takes up too much time and also that they sit and laugh over the things women say to them and how crazy it is that women can fall for someone they have never met in person or video chatted with even.

Since I suspected early on that he was a scammer I told him. That’s when he confesses the details. Whatever dude. I have had some very nice normal friendships going with both sexes on WWF so it is possible. These people though get right to personal questions and process love very quickly. Also, their English is "different" and their word choices are sometimes odd.

Don’t get sucked in and send money or give out real personal information.
Nov 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware and be careful
by: Anonymous

If you chat with these scammers outside of WWF, for instance on Hangout, they can some how get info from your phone. I’m not sure how but not long after chatting with Brian Richard my son received a letter from BoA to confirm his identity. An account was opened using his SS# and address.

Coincidentally my sons license and SS# were pics on my phone. Please be careful and mindful of your actions and words with them. I have ignored and blocked many scammers since then Don’t engage. Love is not real with them.

All they want is money.
Nov 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing the scammer
by: Anonymous

I have to say it sounds a little nuts but I'll play with about 4 different scammers at the same time. They all use the same pic up line and they all work on on oil rig. They're all widowed with one child in boarding school.

They're romantic and tell you how beautiful you are. They want you to go on hangout. I tell them no but love to tease the hell out of them. I actually was in a relationship with one for 2 months and he went somewhere in Europe to work and we chatted most days. He proposed marriage and I agreed and then I dumped him!

Delete and block him. Its fun to play with them.
Nov 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr Robert David
by: Anonymous

Has anyone fallen for the cute doctor who is allegedly in Amsterdam and working with NATO??? He preys on women’s emotions and even calls you! Run!!! Block!!! How do I report him?
Nov 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names
by: Anonymous

I've had a few scammers. Anyone had a Nelsonjerry who is very persistent wanting Gmail and for me to go on hangouts. I've said no I have no need for hangouts I'm here to play WWF. I chat within reason and have come across some nice genuine people.
Another one pretty much the same is Davis Brian!
Very persistent telling me to just do it! Must think I was born yesterday.
Nov 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Absolutely disgusted
by: Anonymous

Watch out for a Michael Griffin who also goes by Cool Griff. Claims to be on an oil rig, lost his wife in childbirth in 2013, has high blood pressure, says he’s from Vermont. He was so sweet and kind, we began texting back and forth. Between chatting on words with friends and texting, and I talked to him for a couple of weeks.

All of the sudden he’s running out of medicine and needs $1500 because his bank app stopped working. I didn’t send any money, but I sure do feel like a fool. I told him a lot of things that I don’t talk about. Things that have been buried deep down for a long time. I did not know this was such a big thing by taking something like a friendly word game, turning it into a big scam. Who would have thought!!! Smh in disgust!
Nov 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where to Report him
by: fooledbefore

These scammers are ruining my experience of Words with Friends. This guy now is JERRY ALEX. From Texas USA, yeah right. Now works in bank in Italy, yeah right. Only plays one letter words.

Where do I report him.
Nov 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Their english
by: Anonymous

Ladies, their english is British English if they are from Africa. It is their first language besides their tribal language. Their English is just different from ours!

Also there is no point in reverse imaging their pictures as we know they are scammers! Why are you wasting your time? You all know the immediate signs of a scammer.
Nov 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kurt Nelly
by: Anonymous

Now asking for my cell to have code sent. He has 3 facebook profiles. Hes not giving up on hangouts. Pretty sure hes in Nigeria. Hes relentless but I havent given in.

About to block him on hangouts
Nov 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to Melanie
by: Anonymous

I had your same experience. In a couple of days 7 scammers asked to play with me. After I asked two of them why all players on WWF were 419 scammers pretending to be oil rig engineers, single with kids, all 7 of them disappeared in a couple of hours.

I imagined they blocked me before I could contact Zynga
Nov 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Davies
by: Anonymous

Is anyone playing with Mark Davies. Markydavies007, claims he lives in Beverly Hills and insists I give him my phone number. I said no I dont give my phone number to people I haven't met. So he wants to meet so I said to meet at a coffee shop in BH that I know next to the courthouse.

I know darn well he doesnt live there so after we agreed to meet he said now can I have your number ummmmm nope. So we will see what happens. I never ever give them my real name, or go to hang out or any off those sites.

Just get some game wins from them
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Juan Hammond
by: Anonymous

Anyone been talking to a Juan Hammond? He’s working on my mum and she’s unfortunately falling for his BS.
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		VIBER
by: Anonymous

The scammers want to use VIBER to get your real cell number. A Google number will not work on VIBER. If they have a code sent to your phone, do not give it to them since this code gives them access to steal your phone number that is more than likely attached to bank accounts, social media, etc.
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of widowed neurosurgeon scam
by: Anonymous

Username was A.Mark Hurry. Claims to have lost his wife during childbirth and is working in Alaska as a neurosurgeon through NATO. Said his son was in boarding school and he lost both his parents around the same time as his wife, etc.

Seemed innocent at first with him wanting to be friends but I noticed as he continued to send me photos of himself that he was altering the images and when I questioned him on it he got upset but never mean.

I blocked him on both words and hang out app. He was a very good looking man, whoever the photo was of.

Beware!
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gone! By Melanie
by: Was scammed before

Your scamming players might be gone quickly because people like me immediately verify if they are using photo impersonation. If they are I immediately report them. The longer they play the more women they scam.

Please do not play with these scammers. Report them fast and shut them down. We must all work together.
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Henry Jackson 6665
by: Anonymous

Started a game and straight away asked my name [my player name is not even close to my real name] I said I wasnt giving him my real name and he became quite nasty. Blocked him.

Just tired of these scammers and Zynga do nothing about it. Is there legit players who arent scammers or bots? Not many it seems.

Some dont follow the trope too so always be on your guard. Had one that said he was married and he rarely chatted, threatened me when I wouldnt give any personal information. Blocked him and it said I had previously blocked him. Hmmmm.

Simply put - never give personal information to a stranger. Especially on the internet.
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Be careful what you say to them. My friend called one out and he reported her and she got banded from WWF forever. She can open another account different email but she is over being harassed by them daily
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Gilbert another scam!
by: Anonymous

Has anyone else see this one? He says his wife has died from cancer and his 17 yr old daughter is away at boarding school. And he is from Washington DC. He did not ask for money (yet) but asked me to download viber to chat on there.

He then told me to look at my phone that he had a verification code sent to my phone for him to use because he couldn’t use his phone number anymore because of the number of times it had been used and was locked.

Really?? This was all after chatting on the game and telling me that I had a beautiful profile picture. I explained that I wasn’t looking for anything but to play the game as I was married, but he kept asking questions about myself constantly.

He really is a CREEP. I too am tired of all the scammers on this game. It’s getting really hard to accept games from people you don’t know because of them. There should be a way to report them.
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have all of a sudden had a bunch of these on words with friends. They all say they are in the US and immediately tell you of their recent divorce or wife dying. They try to get you on hangouts or whatsapp.

If you say you do not want to chat on hangouts they resign. They do not sound like Americans and sound as if English is a second language. I have recently been having fun calling them out on it and asking what their goal is and what the scam is.

I ask if it feels good to lie to and scam women.
Nov 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gone!
by: Melanie

All my scammers up and quit on me! I was playing 6 and within one hour they were all gone. A few were winning, I didn’t call them out or anything. I have in the past and maybe one recognized me?
Nov 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Josh Turner
by: Anonymous

Another possible scammer. Said he is from New York and that the weather is nice there and it is not autumn yet. I told him it is autumn in New York and that he must be somewhere else in the world. He said yes far away. Another red flag when I asked him what time it is where he is. The time he gave me was an hour difference from where I live.

He is aggressive and asked personal questions??? And wanted to go on hangouts. I said no and he resigned from the game. And yes another oil rig worker.

If I downloaded hangouts and spoke to every man who asked I would be on there 24/7/365

All I want to do is play words and not deal with these scammers
Nov 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick 9897
by: Anonymous

He uses a photo of Joe Cross for his profile picture. Said he is from Italy living in Florida and is widowed. Asked me to go on hangouts and I told him I’m not on hangouts. Wants me to invest in a binary market. I don’t think so. I think he is a Nigerian scammer. English and grammar needs improvement.

I got a dig in and asked him if he is a twin brother to Joe Cross
Nov 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patricia “Not Dear”
by: Anonymous

I just wanted to let you know I shut my Facebook WWFs account down after receiving a death threat. I was so scared & paranoid for a long time. They wanted me to send them $450,000.

I never did but I decommissioned my WWFs account thru Facebook. Too scary. I was chatting with 6 different scammers at the time so it was one of the six or maybe all of them.

Good riddance to all scammers. Life is too short.
Nov 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

Please watch out for a Ricky Westley. Says he is in the military and widowed with one daughter. I fell for him and wish I never did. All of a sudden his only daughter is dying. Or his words "dieing. Becomes very mean and says you're wicked and heartless to not send money to help a dying child. It is just vile what these men are doing to women. Be on the lookout. And I am ashamed at myself for falling for it. I didn't send money though.
Nov 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware ladies!
by: Patricia NOT "Dear"

I get requests from scammers at least 10 times per day and the powers that be aren't doing nearly enough to stop this from happening.

A few months ago I used to have my full name on my profile (joined through facebook). I had a guy look me up on facebook and then threaten my daughter if I wouldn't send him money to Nigeria. Needless to say, I have shut down my facebook and all other forms of social media and have just my first name on my profile as well as a picture of my cat.

Please, PLEASE don't go off site with these people! They will ask you to go to hangouts or WhatsApp and lately they ask for your cell phone number so they can text you. Don't give out ANY information that they can use to look you up.

I think the game should have a warning to women about scammers and there should be a report button for guys asking too many aggressive, personal questions.

Not just "fraud", "unwanted contact" or "impersonation".
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidowenstrong
by: Anonymous

So sorry about that. But he is a scammer and his picture is fake too. I hope you delete him on hangouts.
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidowenstrong
by: Anonymous

Thank you for the information. David told me he lived in California and he lived with his 4 year old son and mom. He said he was never married. He is also has told me he loves me after less than 2 weeks. He said he is 39. He is a gym instructor as his civilian job. He’s a rifleman in marines deployed in Kabul. He’s says he’s not allowed to call of course.
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		johnbenny4040 aka morrison Royland
by: Anonymous

First things first - not everyone is a creep. I got to chat with a few nice people on the game, nothing wrong with that. Others just want to play their words and that's fine, too.

With that said, my encounter with 4040 started with him calling me "dear" and asking about the weather. A bit strange, but some people are awkward. I had no idea that catfish were a thing on the game, so I didn't really think much of it. He was quick to tell me that he was an American working for the UN in Yemen. As a "medical surgeon doctor specialist". English isn't my first language, but his way of writing seemed odd from the beginning.

He went on to tell me that his parents died when he was a kid and that his ex-wife was a drug addict. He asked if I was in a relationship. I said I wasn't and didn't want to be. Pretty clear imo. I thought he'd lose interest, but I was wrong.

He wished me a "great lovely dream sleep" and left me alone. So I did a reverse image search for his profile pic. Took me a while, but it was used on two profiles on a shady dating site I'd never heard of and a few sites in Russian. And there were other pictures of the same guy in different settings/clothes.

The next day the copy-and-paste messages started. A question - "What do you think about [insert topic] in a relationship?" - followed by a short explanation as to how perfect he is. All of those in decent English. At this point I only stuck around because I hoped I could find clues about who he really is.

I usually answered with different versions of "I don't want a relationship, so that's not really important to me." Which he ignored and kept on going. He wanted to know if I used WhatsApp and said I should send him a picture of me. I declined.

To wrap this up, I'm not a patient person. I couldn't get any useful info out of him, so earlier today I sent him one last text saying that he shouldn't use other people's pictures and stop being a creep. Then I blocked him. I hope he ends up with another catfish and they'll talk in circles until the end of time.
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Ella and Alex
by: Anonymous

They are "bots" created by Zynga.
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidowenstrong
by: Anonymous

To who ever is talking to him on hangouts he is a scammer. I started a game with him last night. I am playing with him right now. He says he lives in Fla but deployed in Kabul, is divorced and has a 16 year old son.

Started chatting immediately with the game started. I expect he will ask to talk more on hangouts which I refuse to do. I dont even have any of those apps. Says his son lives with Davids mom in NY. Said his wife left and left him with no care whatever that means. And here we go he just asked to go to hang outs after just chatting last night.

Ladies guys that ask to go to hangouts are scammers period. I have some super nice friends on WWF that have never asked to go to hangout. Guy friends so beware.
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So encouraged and excited
by: Supersunset

Hello all you lovely people!! I’m on cloud 9 today! I’ve had no scammers asking me to play Words for several days now. It seems we’re all uniting to bust their scamming ring! Well done everyone!

I’ve had 15 requests for games since coming on here and am now once more playing proper games with real people and and making friends with decent folk again!

I’m thankful for the dependable regulars I’ve played with since 2014 who have never once given any grief. I feel liberated and freed from the ignominy of having been scammed.

Love you all,
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse image look-up
by: Anonymous

Please tell me how to do a reverse image look-up on my opponent’s profile. TY
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidowenstrong
by: Anonymous

I very curious to hear if he asked you to go to hangouts. And does he chat with you. He says he’s a marine rifleman. I’ve been talking to him for 3 weeks. He is on usually in mornings and nights. It varies.
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reporting
by: Anonymous

Go to their support. You will get an email back.
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Emmanuel Hills Tony Williams
by: Anonymous

These names are the same man. He is a scammer
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Richardson
by: Anonymous

Mark Richardson is vile ladies. I've played many a scammer, and I know their game. Most play a few decent games before they get the hint that I don't divulge personal info, go on hangouts, What'sApp, etc.

They stop playing or I block them. However, this Mark character told me "to f*ck off" and several other choice words after I said I won't download hangouts and simply enjoy playing the game. No provocation from me.

When I tried to report him, his profile simply vanished, like dust in the wind.

Any advice/suggestions to contact Zynga on the increasing aggressive scammers?
Nov 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ella Hagereud, alexa Dinitrov
by: BernyM

If you click on their profiles they both started playing on the same date : 19 Feb 2011.

They seem to play 24/7

Not sure what it's all about as they've never chatted.
Nov 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidowenstrong
by: Anonymous

I just started a game with him so I will let you know. I am guessing he is and if he asked to go to hangouts pretty quickly or even hangouts at all I can guess he is.
Nov 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidowenstrong? David
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know if this guy is legit? Very friendly, says is a marine deployed in Kabul. Has a 4 year old. Talking to on hangouts. Hasn’t asked for anything yet but expressed his feelings.

Also check out male.scammers.com to report your scammers!!! Please let me know if you have any information on David. He seems too nice. English is very good. Hoping he is not a scammer. Have met a few already. I have done reverse image and can’t find anything on him.
Nov 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		pa2149
by: Anonymous

Not a scammer, not really a chatter but not a problem if opponent is. That's my WWF name above and avatar is three Labrador pups in dungarees. Feel free to send challenge. UK based for timings. Have played the likes of Ella Haugerud, Carly Anna etc. No chat involved so no problem.
Nov 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Greoge @ Ron Smith
by: Anonymous

I was chatting with David for 2 months, and we were "in love". He asked for money, not much $300, to move his "sister" and son to NY where he is building a house, from Dallas because of the tornado that touched down.

Yes I sent it with the steam cards. Everything was fine again until he asked for $3500. Then I started to wonder. I kept going back and forth on this because it is a lot of money.

Then Ron Smith, whom I was chatting with a bit started asking for $3600 for his daughters tuition.

Both were on oil rigs. David in the Gulf from Dallas and Ron from RI on a rig in Greece. They both professed their love for me early. Lost their wives to cancer, accident.

So I did the reverse look up like everyone was talking about on here and lo and behold David and several photos came up. I don’t even think he is American. Also Ron’s photos all looked photoshopped and similar to other photos with the same backgrounds.

I have deleted hangouts and limited access for people to find me on WWF. I fell in love with David and his son "Jim" who was missing his mom so much that he wanted to call me mom. "David"s sister loved me like a friend.

Lesson learned!
Nov 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many
by: Anonymous

My favorite is when they tell you their favorite color is red and white because red is love and white stands for a pure heart. It seriously cracks me up. I dont even respond and at least 9 players have said this after they tell me their wife and kids were killed in a gasoline fire.
Nov 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fraudulent Scammer
by: Anonymous

Terrywilliams45678 is a scammer who is using the photo of Rick Dancer as his profile picture.

Beware ladies.
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of
by: Anonymous

Fred Domian
Ken Jaffe aka Billy Graham
Ben Carson
Terrence J Oshaughnessy

Just to name a few
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just Block Them
by: Anonymous

Don’t confront them. Don’t go on hangouts or send them anything no matter how sad their stories are. I only chat on the words game. A good decent player will only chat on the words game and not ask personal questions.
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		There is no end to them
by: Anonymous

I played 3 challenges with William White. He insisted on chatting on hangouts and I said no. Today he asked me to help him with a google card so he could contact his sons school. He said he is working on a cargo ship.

I blocked him.

I also play Yahtzee with friends on FB. Lately a lot of scammers started playing and chatting on there.

They are everywhere and are very annoying.
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Look out for Jack Ethan
by: Anonymous

He says that live in Dallas, Texas and is an engineer in an oil company. It is a sweet talker.

Be careful and blocked him immediately.
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Hatward- Gulf Keystone Petroleum
by: Anonymous

Says he's on a ship- engineer, disabled child. He's scammed women out of gift cards, money transfers, etc. Says he works for Gulf Keystone Petroleum.

BEWARE BEWARE
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Mcharty
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been scammed by him?
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Bryron
by: Anonymous

Claims to be an engineer working on the Southern California border wall. Used pics of a man in Canada. Says he lost wife to colon cancer, has no children, dad from US, mom from France, both parents dead, sister is disabled, auntie has hearing problems.

Whomever is behind the screen got extremely mad when I discovered they weren’t who they claimed to be. It’s wise to search the internet for background info. Some spelling errors, but grammar seemed decent.

Some answers were off like when I asked where he saw snow one place he mentioned was Florida. Also said he had a Masters but dismissed answering what he did his thesis on.
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michaelwilliams64659
by: Anonymous

Look out for michaelwilliams64659. Oil rig in Belgium. Lost his wife in a horrible auto accident. Has a daughter. Blah blah blah! I didn’t let him get any info out of me! Luckily I didn’t just fall off the turnip truck yesterday!!
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bots/odd players
by: Anonymous

I have seen others post about unusual players and have Carly Ann, Emma Ratcliff and a Tara McClusky. All play anytime so something is quite unusual. There was one other whose name I do not recall.

At this moment no scammers are attempting to play with me. I would like to know the story on this. Is it Zygna or scammers???

None of the above chat.

Unable to locate any of them under a user name and they do not show on my friends list whereas everyone else does unless I have blocked.

What’s up???? Anyone know.
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hundreds of us who aren’t scammers, let’s play the game!!
by: Supersunset

I’ve spent time reading right back through scores of messages here and am so shocked at how many of us have allowed ourselves to be fooled by these thieves. I am one who was gullible enough to get involved and let the ‘relationship’ dominate my life. I’m happily married, have a wonderful life, was planning my sons wedding, having a holiday in America, living well, yet being held in the grip of a stupid romance with a guy I knew nothing about in all honesty.

I berate myself! My darling husband knew nothing of it, yet wondered why my behaviour at times was ‘odd’. I was cobbling cash together to buy amazon cards to send out to the Indian Ocean!! Feeling hugely guilty (I’m a Christian) and not able to live normally.

I suddenly woke up!!! Saw the light!! Realised what had happened. Connected all the dots. And pulled the plug! Oh, the relief... but at the same time, I plummeted because I’d had 5 months of almost daily chat, and then nothing.

Psychologically, it took me ages to get over it. I searched for the ‘real’ guy and managed to contact him, but of course, he found me an intrusion into his life. He told me he’s had 50 women who have made contact with him and 350 fake profiles using his photos!!! Poor guy.

I HATE what’s going on, and I want to expose these criminals for what they are. I even shared my Christian faith with the scammer (I now know he was) and he became interested in all my church activities and the sermons I’d heard and wanted to know more about the bible. I’m thankful I didn’t share things that I’d be ashamed of, and even rebuked him if he shared sexual things with me. I wasn’t interested. But we did share music a lot. He was VERY clever.

My question then is if so many of us have been scammed on WWF, why do I only ever get scammers asking for games?!!

Where are all you genuine players?!! I’m longing for some genuine game play! Invite me please!!!
Nov 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marco Alessandro
by: Anonymous

Definite scammer, divorced child passed away & works on an oil rig. Asked me for whatsapp details & requested I delete WWF & not play anyone else 🙄
Nov 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers galore
by: Anonymous

The scammers are crafty and seem to have a decent grasp of the English language. The one I talked to knew specifics about the job he claimed he did and it was believable. I did look up his photo online and found it on Instagram. I was hesitant whether or not I was talking to a scammer or not, but when I was playing WWF the scammers used the same man’s pic with a different name and I knew for sure they weren’t who they said they were.

I did confront them (don’t recommend this) and in return I was cussed at. Lol Trust your instinct when it comes to these creeps.
Nov 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Admiral Michael Gilday
by: Anonymous

Also was approached by a player claiming to be a high ranking navy admiral. I chatted with him, played a game but red flags went up when he asked me to check his Facebook page and asked personal questions.

Beware.

Also beware of David Thompson - wants to chat with Hangouts and claims also to be a widower with 2 children from Texas but working overseas currently in Turkey. Very sketchy.
Nov 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kurt Nelly off shore in Greece
by: Anonymous

This guy has been persistent and clearly is not who he says he is according to the reverse image search. Anyone else dealing with him? I believe he is in Nigeria, and I haven't given him a penny.

He gets mad, blocks me on Hangouts. I haven't blocked him yet, as it's almost like a game of cat and mouse.
Nov 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexa Dimitrov and Ella Haugenud
by: Sarah1176

These two popped up at the same time, play continuously, whatever time of day, great words then do 3 or 4 point words. Always go quiet at the end of the game. Another similar player has just started.

What is their end game please? I just want to play the game, I don’t cheat and am in the uk.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone playing with Tod Wolters
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played with someone that claims he’s General Tod Wolters? Looked him up and he has a very high position. Was very respectful but made me wonder why a highly decorated general would be playing words with friends.

I declined a game and he blocked me so that told me what my gut told me scammer!
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ella Haugerud and Alexa Dimitrov
by: Wendy

I never get game requests, but have now gotten two, Ella Haugerud and Alexa Dimitrov, in the last couple of days. Has WWF now been infiltrated by bots? I accepted Ella and ‘she’ just seems to play.

Has anyone played and had a problem?

I don’t necessarily mind, since I don’t play many games and it helps my stats, but the game play is quite inconsistent, as mentioned by some other posts. And once I accepted Ella, Alexa popped up.

I don’t need my own cadre of bots to be playing with. 😑
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Steven
by: Anonymous

Romance scammer persevered to catch me for over a month suddenly demanding money, turned nasty when I refused.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Are there any that aren’t scammers?
by: Anonymous

I want to really believe that are nice people that want to meet and chat. Is that possible? Are they all scammers? I have over the years talked to a few that legitimately are nice and not scammers. I recently am talking to someone who I would like to think is also just lonely and not a scammer.

I did a reverse image and can’t find anything on his pictures. Could he be legitimate? I was scammed by two others and Know the signs but I really want to give this person the benefit. I figured out the others were scammers and didn’t let them get anything out of me but this person isn’t asking for anything yet. Lol.

He seems normal and nice. He is military though. Any advice? I am being very cautious.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Woolsleysmith
by: Anonymous

Says hes an FBI agent investigating scammers on WWF. Needed to know if I was married or single and how long I had been playing !!

Haha yes and I was born yesterday
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for Davidsmith288
by: Anonymous

Beware this guy is a scammer on WWF. He’s very sweet and comes off very honest. Don’t be fooled. I found him on a scammer site and confronted him. He was not happy.


The phone number he used is +1 (281) 915-7560.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leave me alone
by: Anonymous

I started playing WWF so I could play with my son and friends. I too really enjoy the challenge of the game but these annoying men are getting on my nerves. It just occurred to me (duh!$) that this might be a scam. Are they even real people? Their lines are all the same style?

I now only play with people I know or women. If I ignore the men they usually stop the game. Figure men have to ruin a good thing.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I’ve been playing Carly Anna and I know it’s a scam as they never seem to sleep. Soon as you play they play. Come out with really good words then come out with 2 points! I would never communicate with these people and they’ve never messaged me. Very odd.

Playing 3 of them at moment. Shame cos Carly is stunning or what ever her real name is. But it does get my stats up so no bother to me
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		real player
by: Anonymous

My user name is wandaswinford. I am a real player and will play.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Honey
by: Wendy Krause

I have played on Words with Friends since 2012. I am playing a lot of games so I definitely exist. It says PlayWithMeNow under my name.

Please try me again.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf new scam
by: Anonymous

That is not new it is the same old scammers. But they aren’t starting out that their wife is dead. Two told me their wife died in childbirth here in the US. I said that is so rare how did they die. Answer in childbirth. Yes I get that but why did they die? They died with a surgeon.

Wait but what was wrong to make then die? That was a few years ago I moved on with my daughter. lol ok dude you are lying.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for a level one player Kelleymason2. Asks religion, location and if married. Blocks as soon as you tell them you have a partner.
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		joe94057
by: Anonymous

Another scammer ladies. I reverse image searched his profile pic and found him on Instagram as charls.fred.7

And lo and behold, some of the pics on Instagram I'd previously received from someone calling himself Maxwell Moore.

Beware. I've reported him for name impersonation but I expect he'll pop up again
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrecody200
by: Anonymous

This guy hasn't done anything yet but he's on Instagram as bryanwilson060. I sense a scammer
Nov 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tom username Tomm02
by: Anonymous

I did a Yandex search on this guy's profile pic and it's really a stolen pic from the Instagram account of Joe Cross, an Australian entrepreneur. We hadn't got very far talking so he hadn't asked me to go to Hangouts.

I ALWAYS do a reverse image search on their profile pic now
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trying to play with real players
by: Anonymous

Wendy I tried to start a game with you and it said you don’t exist. My name is Honey and I’m under Gameset&match

Also I have found that if you play late at night you attract these scammers.

1. Time difference
2. Looking for people who maybe alone or lonely.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF new scam
by: Anonymous

New Scam. This happened to me once, I caught on quickly. Then it happened several times, same scenario. These players (men)

Flatter you
Make small talk
Then start asking personsl questions, like are you married, pets, names of pets, how old you are, etc.

Usually they are a level 1 player, and do not play well.

BEWARE!!! Do not give out info.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real player
by: I'm not looking for a man

My user name is Im not looking for a man, my picture is of a raccoon. I also am annoyed with these scammers. Feel free to start a game with me.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where are the players
by: Anonymous

I do not chat. I am a real player.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Real Player
by: Wendy Krause

This is my name and yes I use it on WWF. Feel free to ask me to play.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

These scammers are really annoying. However they are easy to spot, usually have 2 Christian names e.g. Mark william, they are persistent in their messages, they’ll call you dear and be really familiar from the start.

I tell them I’m a fraud investigator or ignore until they resign. I have made some good friends playing WWF over the years but these idiots spoil it.
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where are all the proper players?
by: Supersunset

So there are lots of us making comments on this page, but where are you all on the Words game? I’m struggling to connect with anyone who is willing to play the game in a competitive way with minimal conversation.

Perhaps we should create an opening (code) gambit so that we know if we’re real!! All the scammers start their convo with the same lines, ... let’s do our own lines!!

Any suggestions?
Nov 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richieflampert53
by: Anonymous

So glad I found this site.

Richieflampert53 Claims to work far away. Orthopedic surgeon who’s wife died in tragic accident.

All seemed weird
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t let them spoil our games
by: Anonymous

Don’t let these scammers spoil our games. I used to get upset and wanted to stop playing. Now I know when a scammer creates a game just by their stories and the way they start their chats. Now I ignore them for a few days hoping they will resign. I tell them I’m very busy and don’t have time to chat on hangouts.

When they start getting too friendly and chatting a lot I tell them I have encountered would be scammers on the game. They always say really and I say yes. Then they asked if I was ever scammed and my response is no and I don’t intend to be scammed.

Some of them resign and others leave me alone after that. There are lots of nice people who like to play and aren’t scammers. Always be cautious and beware.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Supersunset
by: Anonymous

I too had the pleasure (not) of getting scammed by Greg Cox. I believe that may be his real name but I was able to figure out that he was using the pictures of someone by the name of Robert Camp. I think they are related to each other somehow.

Anyway, he managed to get $100 iTunes card from me and he sent me 2 dozen roses, a balloon, candy & a teddy bear. I kept the teddy bear to remind me to remain cautious at all times!

From what I can figure out, there are 2 different types of scammers. Some are Nigerian & aren’t very good. But the others ones (like Greg) are Polish or Russian & they can get nasty when you don’t give them money!

Hope this helps! Stay safe out there!

Keep your hearts & your wallets close to you.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson murray
by: Anonymous

Finally asked me for 500 dollars. First wanted me to send him an old phone if I had one because he dropped his friends phone in ocean. Gave me an address in Idaho. But he is on oil rig in Scotland. I said no so then today he said please can I borrow 500 to get phone for my friend he is desperate to talk to his family.

So many lies.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Numerous scammers
by: Anonymous

Every week for the last 5 weeks I have had at least 4-6 scammers per week. It is getting very annoying and I like others, just want to play a game. One guy after me saying hello told me he was in love with me and would scream it from the mountains. Really dude? WWF should do a much better job of policing their game site so that people who enjoy the game, can play.

They all plead with me to go to Hangout and I always refuse. If this keeps up, I'm going to have to uninstall and go to a different game. Funny this doesn't happen on Dice w/Buddies.
And yes, Ella Haugerud is on my playlist as well.

I will resign the game.

Here are names to watch out for: Captain Thomas, Nathan Levenstein, Scott Walter, Kip Hickman, list goes on.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		People who want to play WWFs
by: Anonymous

I too have a lot of individuals who decline my games. It is hard to find new competition. 😪
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Players wanted
by: Anonymous

I understand your dilemma. I started asking friends I do have games with who were safe to play. Then I would send requests to the trusted ones.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMERS
by: Anonymous

This is a shame and I am getting fed up with the scammers now! I only want to play words and maybe exchange a well done and where are you from but this is silly!!
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out!
by: Supersunset

Watch out for Mark Bliss and Greg Cox
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Safe players, non scammers
by: Supersunset

I’ve been playing since 2014, and only recently have encountered scammers. I have my safe players who hardly chat except to comment on play tactics. I’m thankful for them. My advice is to play only those who have a dog as a profile or an abstract picture.

I’m fascinated to know how so many scammers have suddenly decided to bombard WWF. I’ve experienced 5 months of a scam relationship and have been gullible enough to fall for it. Now I like to play with them and rattle them before they quit and I think there are fewer of them online now. Let’s all force them out!!

And if anyone wants a good safe game, I’m happy to oblige!!

My user name is at the top.
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Players Wanted
by: Anonymous

Hello. Most new players who contact me are unfortunately scammers. It's hard to find people who actually want to play the game.

I've tried playing my match or people who are online only to get declined or they timed out.

Any advice on how to get actual people who like to play WWF?
Nov 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Strange I don’t see their motivation
by: JV

Strange I don’t see their motivation, With the last week I have received a number request from what appeared to be Bots. To my surprise I found the site by doing a search for some of the names, Carlita Lopez, Ami Jayne and Ella Haugerud!

I became suspicious For the reasons stated above, similarly playing around the clock and responding to moves immediately!

However, I have not had any of them attempt to contact me. I don’t understand the play? What is in it for them?
Nov 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Women scammers
by: Anonymous

It’s not just men scamming. There are women too. They have sexy profile pics and use the same lines as men. Angle Marie is one. Be careful everyone.
Nov 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too many scammers
by: M.C.

I think Zynga should do something. 100% of new players are now scammers. I used to enjoy the game but now it is almost impossible to play: some of the scammers are terrible players, some are just cheaters.

In any case it is not much fun to play anymore.
Nov 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		A new tactic
by: Anonymous

Ladies and gentlemen please be aware. I encountered a scammer today. All the obvious scammer signs, he said he had been the victim of a scam and was hurt. Such a blatant lie. They will try whatever trick they feel will make others feel compassion.

Just please don't give money to someone you've not met in person. That is a good rule which will eliminate giving money to scammers.
Nov 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Bush
by: Anonymous

Scammer. I turned the tables and asked him to send me money lol He apparently is a multi billionaire Lawyer and Real Estate Agent.

Suffice to say I'm still waiting to receive money. SCAMMER SCAMMER.

Beware everyone!!!
Nov 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gullible, but wise now
by: Anonymous

Still getting over a scam. Be warned ladies. There is suddenly an increase in newcomers to the game. All joining today or last week. Newbies. I have now mastered how to catch them out, but enjoy playing a little game first, then hitting them where it hurts!! I’m having my comeuppance!

Beware of John Griffin, George Mashall, Steven James.
Nov 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer ?
by: Anonymous

Playing with Paul play or pj and he says he loves you and wants to marry you.

Anyone else had this.
Nov 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another One
by: Anonymous

This one uses the name Rolandumar1 with a profile pic of what looks like a dad and his two young daughters, which is of course not his.

He says he is from Scotland and is in Iraq, dreadful English and repeats questions he just asked. Took less than 5 minutes to try and get me on WhatsApp and of course I refused.

He gave me his email which I said I dont want. He was not phased by me telling him I am married either. He says his wife cheated and he left her. He claims he is deployed and they cant use social media because the UN checks up on them. Very pushy for me to download WhatsApp which I will not do.

I have now blocked him as my ignoring him seemed to spur him to send me dozens of messages in a few minutes.

These scammers are just ruining what used to be a fun game that I have played for years and is a great time passer.
Nov 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		There are so many of them
by: Anonymous

I’ve been playing for almost 3 years and enjoy the game. There are a lot of nice players. Lately so many of these scammers are coming through. If I block one three new ones show up. They all must use the same script. It is always the same stories and they are oil rig workers or doctors from Syria or army generals.

I’ve been asked for gift cards, cash in thousands of dollars etc. I have never sent anything to them. When asked I block them. I refuse to go on hangouts or give out my contact information. They seem to target middle aged women and men. Some of them are sneaky.

I’ve had the same guy with 2 different photos and different names but it was obvious either was the same guy.

Beware.
Nov 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Relentless
by: Anonymous

When playing with the oh so obvious scammers, I have said to them they are bringing on curses on themselves and their families with their lying and stealing. This doesn't phase them. They just call me insulting names.

So now I just quickly resign. I don't enjoy their same stories and lies. In a way I feel sorry for them...terrible way to get by with lies and deceit.
Nov 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To the one who lost $70,000
by: Anonymous

Boy if someone used my photo from Facebook to start a new game with me, it makes worry about identity fraud. Be careful.
Nov 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammers
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know where one may report phone numbers of the WWF scammers? Just wondering. Thank you.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Accounts disabled
by: Anonymous

4 of the scammers that I had previously blocked have since had their accounts disabled. Odd thing though, if I try to block some of them, it comes up as account already blocked. That tells me that it's the same scumbag just using a different name.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Easy to spot
by: Anonymous

Bravo. I agree with you. We don't need or want your pity. If you have it all figured out then why are you even on this website? I think you were really scammed but you don't want to admit it could happen to you.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		OIL RIG IN Alaska
by: Pixie

Lawrence Abraham and daughter Vicky. Please, I lost 70,000.00 cash to this guy. I know I will never see it again, but if I can help one person then my voice is heard. He is good, Widowed, child living with Nanny, no friends. Equipment stuck in customs!!

Promised me the world, even though I said I had a boyfriend!! Beware. I uninstalled the app after they used my photo from FB to start a game with me!!

It is sad, as I love this game.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Easy to Spot
by: Anonymous

Hey we don’t want your pity. So glad you are the "all knowing one." I just want to let the unsuspecting one to be aware of this type of scam.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Easy to spot
by: Anonymous

The scammers change names frequently, so listing their names is of little use. They are extremely easy to spot. If anyone falls for their nonsense and sends money or gift cards, well hey its your money and your choice. Just know they are not in love with you and it's foolish to send money to someone you've never met. No pity from me.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers name
by: Anonymous

Been on wwf for a while. I feel like every guy is a scammer. The latest to ask if I was married, and a bunch of questions. I messed with him for a while but same story. He's an engineer, divorced and wants to chat on whatsap. User name adahmsbrooklyn111
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAM LOL
by: Kate

I’m just upset that people fall for this "romance". I’ve played WWF for 10 years and I love playing with these losers. They all say their wife has passed away, have kids, lonely, work in the gulf. Want you to get on hangout (clueless what that is). DONT. FALL. FOR. THIS.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Monday mark
by: Anonymous

They are scammers block them! Any guy who gives you the I am widowed, divorced, child to raise and then want to go off site to talk is a scammer. Ladies do not be fooled.
Nov 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers - Not the Person in the Photo
by: Anonymous

Just an FYI - the photo being used is not the real scammer. Scammers steal photos of others & use them as their own. So they are scamming you & also scamming the person in the photo....Shameful.
Nov 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammers
by: Anonymous

Now that I have read through many of these testimonies, it is humbling and embarrassing to say I fell for one of these WWF scammers in the tune of close to $7000. Wow I am ashamed and foolish. Don’t desire to share details but user was a Christain Ale.

Please beware of this name and actually possibly happening again by the name of Mason Richard. Just names to be aware of.
Nov 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael kings
by: Anonymous

I was talking to a very handsome guy. Michael Kings with email phillipsdavid422@gmail.com He said he was Houston, Tx and a flipper/ marine engineer. He had a 10 year old daughter. I did a reverse image because some things didn’t add up and he was so handsome.

Turns out he was a Brazilian actor named Bruno Fernandez.
Nov 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for clinton bishop and aaron thomas!!! Both have the same identical story!!! Divorced and work on an oil rig in Texas USA lol. Immediately after starting a game both wanted to talk in hangout app. I told BOTH i needed their bank acct info including passwords because I don't talk to poor men!!

They became confused by this. I said well you were trying to scam me so figured id be like you dumbass!! Their words were almost the same!!!
Nov 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammers
by: Anonymous

Yes, they all use the exact same script! Double first names, wife died in tragic accident or during childbirth & they are a single parent. They keep calling me "dear". As soon as they say they work offshore on an oil-rig, I block them.
Nov 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do you know?
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Jack Shafferson? Oil rigger for Exxon?
Nov 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robbie Williams
by: Jacky

Bloke started playing and I know their stupid stories about dead wife bringing up a kid alone but this one claimed to be Robbie Williams and his photo was of the singer! I let him spin his lies for a bit and then told him he was a fake. He got very defensive and angry. I resigned the game but he is now back with a picture of an older man. Don’t get fooled by any of these lying scammers
Oct 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Well that backfired
by: Anonymous

Had one named George Strait start a game with me. Asked if I knew who he was and I replied nope. He said look at my profile picture, again no idea.

Apparently after some Googling I discovered who the real George Strait is. This guy though was obviously not him.

His little scam backfired I guess as I had no clue who George Strait was LOL
Oct 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever heard of a Monday Mark and his son Derrick Mark please let me know. The son is in school in England and the Father is at Sea in Norway. The son says he is in hospital in England and wanted me to pay 200.00. I did not do this because I know England has free medical and now the son wants me to give him my SS number. I won't do this either so if you hear of the or something like it please let me know.
Oct 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse Look up- Tineye.com
by: Anonymous

Ryan Hatward- scammer- ship BS- blah blah
Oct 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website maintenance
by: Editor

Due to website maintenance no new posts will appear for the next 3 days.

Apologies for any inconvenience
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

The last 3 scammers I have had are in Turkey. Really? Like I am going to chat with them working in Turkey. Just seems weird.
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocking scammers
by: Anonymous

So i block the scammers and it says you have already blocked this scammer. If I already blocked them how can i get them again in a different name.
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another son story
by: Anonymous

A guy reached out to me last night to start a game. Within less than 5 minutes he was asking me personal questions. He was originally from Miami, and deployed to Afghanistan for his final deployment before he retired. He told me that his beloved wife was killed three years ago by a moving vehicle in a mall parking lot. On her birthday. I told him that that was terribly sad. I also told him I couldn't play much longer, I had to finish packing for my trip to the Greek isles.

I don't have money to take a trip to the beach for the day, but I have money to go to the Greek isles. 🤣🤣 When I told him it was time to go to bed, he resigned the game.
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Responding to my hypothesis
by: Leenie

I think your theory is spot on. Even the best players are easy to spot. These scammers all use the same lines. I don't understand how so many women are continuously falling for this.

It gets old really fast. I spot them quickly and report them to WWF as imposters. WAKE UP LADIES.
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Dennis Moore - is an interior furniture designer working on a ship and needs a Google card to update his phone apps. How silly am I!

Daniel Bush - impersonating Brian Etemad, a multi multi million dollar Real Estate Agent and Lawyer

BEWARE EVERYONE!
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Jerolddeon01 / Allen Craig he keeps flicking from one name to another. Usual story divorced, has a child, and works on the rigs
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Getting rid of them
by: Anonymous

Just now I got rid of 2 of them in one minute. just asked if they knew what a 419 scammer is. They immediately banned me and disappeared. Magic words!!!
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Hinton
by: Anonymous

To whom ever wrote about Martin Hinton. It is guaranteed the man in the photo is not the same person playing you on WWFs. Unfortunately, the military photo being used is stolen. Military personnel do not utilize social media like Kik or WWFs to find love with unknown individuals. Just saying.

I feel bad for the real guy in the photo who is falsely bring betrayed by a romance scammer.
Oct 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Beware Terry Williams is using the profile picture of Rick Dancer
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Hinton scammer
by: Anonymous

This guy has a legit picture of himself. Says he's a Major in the Army and in Afghanistan. He "volunteered" for deployment because he is widowed and has no family. Quickly wanted to go to KIK claiming his WWF app was glitchy. I'm very happily married and told him so. Not interested--don't chat on WWF but his chat got through cause I forgot to mute it. Begged me to go to KIK and thought this odd so I did some research.

Last name is Hinton, in Army reserve in Ohio, married with 3 kids. Is a command sergeant major in reserves. First name is Scott. Called him out on his lies.

He has blocked me GOOD RIDDANCE! Don't know his end game but beware.

Uses Martin. H and Martinhinton9
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers wwf
by: Anonymous

Paulgraysonsmith007
Gray Mackson
Jimmy Woods

The list is growing.
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Hatward
by: Anonymous

Scammed WWF player out of money. Don't use Hangout message app.

RYAN HATWARD
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse Imaging
by: Anonymous

The best site I have found for reverse imaging is Yandex.images. Also there is tineye.

Please check out all of the players photos on Yandex.images and report the players for photo impersonation immediately. Do not go to Hangout or WhatsApp or Skype. These men do NOT love you but they will love your money.
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paulford936
by: Anonymous

Further to my earlier post I made the mistake of telling this scumbag that he's a scammer. He blocked me on WWF and messaged on Hangouts that he's reported ME!! Will anything happen. Has this happened to anyone else?
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paulford936
by: Anonymous

Another one. Not very clever. He was Maxwell Moore in a previous incarnation. He's not asked for money yet. I've been talking to him on Hangouts; was going to wind him up but he's just sent me the exact same photo that the aforementioned Maxwell Moore sent me. 4 hits on TinEye reverse image search. I've just called him out. I expect to be blocked lol
Oct 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		EdgarChristopher96
by: Anonymous

I am having too much fun scamming them, mixing them up. Yesterday I told him I am 5.3", 58 kgs. He has no idea of inches or kgs because he said he is 9.8" 59 kgs, 130 lb. I asked him if he was dying or already dead and most of the time he, and the other scammers, do not realise I am teasing them.

Does anybody play with this Edgar. Or Christopher probably really born in 96, but with the pic of a 60 yrs old man
Oct 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harrison Murphy
by: Anonymous

He claims to be a US Marine. Smooth talker, nice looking and wants to go to Hangouts and what’s app. I made the mistake and talked to him for two months. He started asking for gift cards because he said he was ambushed when he was deployed.

Professed his undying love way too soon. He began asking for large amounts of money. I never knew about these scams. Blocked him immediately after hearing his voice on WhatsApp.
Oct 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Johnfred222 another scammer
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My hypothesis
by: Anonymous

If you're wondering how many Nigerian scammers ended up on Words With Friends, I have a theory!

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/08/27/491470531/and-the-no-1-scrabble-nation-in-the-world-is

TLDR: Scrabble is hugely popular in Nigeria, and many of the world's top competitors in international scrabble competitions are Nigerian. Maybe if Scrabble is so popular there, then it's only natural that a few con artists might try to run their tactics on Words With Friends?
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derrick Mason and Robert Pavel Stein-scammers
by: Anonymous

WWF SCAMMERS

I had a simple place you could upload pics for a reverse image search for free but now I cant find it.

Anyone know of one free? Not google
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Bush
by: Anonymous

The picture posted is that of one Brian Etemad, a multi billionaire Real Estate Agent and Lawyer. Currently this fake person is working on an Oil Rig. He tried to ask me for money to which I declined. I turned the tables and asked him for money. He was sending presents and a large sum of money for our future. Taxes became payable prior to delivery and of course I was asked to pay $13000 to bitcoin.

When I declined again, I became the ungrateful person. Beware of this player!
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

He calls himself Daves Roberto on wwf and been chatting for a while. The usual oil rig worker lost wife and daughter. Left looking after granddaughter and never asked for any money yet, but did a reverse image and his photo is of a politician in Missouri called Gary Nodle.

he actually sent me a few photos and having checked face book page the photos are on there.
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Jamesmark0309 another one to avoid
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photo impersonation
by: Anonymous

I have reported at least 50 for photo impersonation and they are still playing. They never get kicked off.
Oct 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Player has previously been blocked
by: Anonymous

I blocked another scammer this morning. A notification came up that I had already blocked him. So obviously these dirtbags are just coming up with new user names. I don't know if there's any way for Zynga to fix it. Don't let your vulnerability get the best of you. You're stronger than that.

"Hello dear/beautiful/pretty. Thank you for accepting my game request. How is the weather over there? I am from the United States of America, city of New York." Sound familiar?
Oct 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		DON’T ENGAGE!!
by: Danie

People just DON’T engage with these scammers. Go into your settings, and change it to play only with friends. Problem fixed
Oct 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Double first names are a dead giveaway
by: Anonymous

Braun William
Richard Scott

I have learned how to identify these trolls from playing the lightning round. They hang toward the bottom, play one or two low Point words if at all, and at the end of the lightning round I get a game request. I let them sweet-talk me, and when I don't answer they resign the game.

It counts as a win for me😏 They copy pictures of good-looking men from social networking sites and create a fake profiles for themselves.
Oct 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends scammer
by: Anonymous

Beware of Anthony Perkins on WWF. I found that he is on many other sites as well. He is very good at pulling heart strings and then comes the request for money for ticket to come visit.

Don’t play a game or respond to his comments.
Oct 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wouldsjim on WWF
by: Anonymous

Jim Woods on hangout, said doctor at UN in Syria. Need $3000 for a flight out of war zone. Said he loves me. Widow with 3 yr. Told him his game is over, scammer!
Oct 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Another one to add to your list Leonardo Bruno / Leo Bruno same old ploy.
Oct 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Lol I'm playing with JohnnCharles7014 profile photo and name Gerald Butler pretending to be the real movie star 🤣🤣 also careful of Swizz Williams another scammer who wants you to invest in crypto currency. I did tell him to Invest in the Mexican Cartel they're wanting sponsers to open up a new crack cocaine factory that the profits weren't to be sniffed at 🤣🤣
Oct 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wouldsjim on WWF
by: Anonymous

This guy try to scam me, had me download hangout. In 2 days he said I was love of his life. I played his game and he got angry when I wouldnt do as he said. Doctor in Syria at UN, Widower with a daughter 3.

Needs $3000 dollar to fly on private plane from a war zone. I called him out. Now he says I'm the devil.
Oct 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photo impersonation
by: Anonymous

Ladies. Here’s an idea.

If you have never played with a man and you see his photo then Screenprint it and put it through Yandex.images. If it matches up on this site under any other name then report it as "Photo Impersonation". Get the man removed before he gets his next victim.

Do not think you are keeping them away from other women. They play against a lot of women at the same time. Don’t string them along - REPORT THEM.
Oct 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clarksteves
by: Anonymous

Also playing Clark Steve’s. I think he has a cheating app. Very high scores but not many games played. Pic of very handsome man but I’m sure it’s not him . He’s number 2 on the leader board
Oct 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		EdgarChristopher96
by: Anonymous

Another oil rig engineer, single, photo of a handsome man, stupid like most of them, keeps copying and pasting his own words. I'm having fun with him, pretending to believe him and discussing about engineering technical problems.

I keep telling him I am glad he is so rich.
Oct 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smartsamdave@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Smartsamdave@gmail.com is a true con artist. Sweet talker. Orphanage needs money. He'll love you as long as you're sending him money.

Lost thousands to this rat.
Oct 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Blake or Steve Stan
by: Anonymous

Tried scamming me out of money. Of course wanted to connect on Hangouts. He sent me a copy of his passport so he could seem honest. A police detective I know couldn’t find his identity anywhere.

Beware as he is charming.
Oct 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammers
by: Anonymous

Another name to add to the list. Ken Benson9. States he is 56, divorced for 3 years and has a 12 year old daughter. Works for deepwaters oil rig.
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Names
by: Anonymous

More scammer names: James Matthew, Winstonalexson72, Scott Ben, Horald Wilson, Campthomas100, Charles Chidiebere

I really can't believe from reading these comments that people actually send them gift cards. Please never use Hangouts or give out your personal info. Use your common sense.
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good is true
by: Anonymous

I lost my husband in my 50’s. I get lonely believe me. Love isn’t gift cards. Or anything that costs you $$$. It isn’t please ladies. Do not give your $$$$ to Nigerian scammers

Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Rice?
by: Anonymous

Been chatting with a player by the name of Johnson Rice. Works for oil rig 6 as a departmental supervisor, supposedly. Owns the company that supervises the workers. Claims to be 40s, handsome as can be. No money asked for yet, but I noticed the job description is a copy and paste from a random Facebook page and LinkedIn account.

I haven't been able to reverse search the pictures yet, but I find the name ironic as it's an energy company.

Anyone played him yet? Not sure what to believe?
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scared
by: Melanie

I have "played" the scammers from day one. I never go off line and never sent money. A few days ago ClarkStevess77 asked for a game. He played okay at first and then beat me next three games. I won one and he won another. He was cheating. He is divorced, but his wife left him taking his 3 year old son Greg.

I offer solutions to the state dept. I don’t fall for the sympathy. Never asks for offline chat or money. Then this am, I am on a flight early to close up a summer house in Canada I am straddled with and he asks have you snapped yet? I never ever ever tell anyone I play I Snapchat. In fact I deny any SM platform. I ask what do you mean?

He says have you taken a pic yet? Of me on a plane? Yes. I ask do you mean Snapchat? He answers yes, one of your flying snaps. I blocked. I wrote Zynga.

It creeped me the hell out.
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davidson Bryan then Gianin Florentine
by: Anonymous

I’m a sensible, intelligent middle aged happily married lady, and I’ve been foolish and gullible. For 5 months every day almost, I’ve been chatting to this man. Building a relationship, sending amazon cards for him and his kids. Yes, even believing I was falling for him. Loved his profile picture. Feel really sad I won’t ever know the man of the picture. He looks such a nice guy! Where do they find the photos?


This man, Davidson Bryan from Words, wooed me, then asked for money, they got angry and quit on me, then came back with the same profile picture but a new name, and I fell again!!!

He even told me that the Italian was a bastard trying to get money from me and I should be careful, but the two men were actually one!! I could write a book!!

I’m thankful I haven’t parted with $6000 to release him from the oil platform. I’m about to block him, but find I’m now playing words with two more oil rig engineers!! Haha.
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Mark
by: Anonymous

The person that replied about Robert Mark, is it Robertmark4821 on Words with friends??
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have had 4 so far. Rawlings Loh, however, he goes by several names. Davis Jackson, one deleted me immediately from the game and currently (haha) Ken Benson09 is his user name.

Thankfully I'm not lonely nor desperate.
Oct 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammers
by: Anonymous

Here are 2 more scammers, Liars. Gary Christopher, Begging me to go on Hangouts, says he is an honest man! Lies, not even his real name. Reverse image search shows him on dating websites with different names.

Posted pics on Nigerian Dating Scam page

Dave Woodruff, same story, pics on other page
Oct 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Mark
by: Anonymous

They are all scammers. All the same story, wife’s died or wife and kid died. Lately I have gotten two that are on secret missions but they can tell me because they want to be honest with me and be very good friends. Hahaha.
Oct 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers galore
by: Anonymous

Most of them that are in the gulf of Mexico are scammers. Careful ladies as they will tell you lovely words. They Want gift cards for whatever reason. Mine is a scammer and goes by the name Rogers Michael.

His picture is very handsome but probably not his picture. I gave him $100.00 in cards. Stupid me and he wants more. I am done with him for sure. They all have the same made up story. Widow, child, but all lies
Oct 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone talk to Robert Mark
by: Anonymous

I had been chatting on WWF with a Robert Mark. Claims to be an engineer working in the gulf. Anyone else chat with this man??
Oct 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cornell Thompson
by: Anonymous

Beware! Sweet talking good looking guy. Claims he’s from North Carolina and Atlanta. Says he’s 60, but is also claiming to be 50 and 51 years old as well. Started off saying he’s a project manager and was sent to Turkey for a project that will enable him to retire. Then asks for help getting monies owed to him from a job he did for a company that went bankrupt and boom, all of a sudden they’re willing to pay him over a million dollars, after 6 years? Yeah right!

Then claims he’s ill and needed a heart transplant and has no one in this world but you. Scammed my friend out of almost $1000 in gift cards. Promised her the sun, moon and stars. Was only attentive to her when he "needed her help". After she sent "gift card help" he was always too busy for her!
Oct 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Sexual Scammers
by: Anonymous

My opinion on the scammers being sexual is they will use blackmail against you. They could be under age. You never know who you are chatting with.

I had one who wanted to bet on who would win the game. Last account I had betting as illegal. I am just saying these scammers will go to extremes to get money. Also, I received a death threat.

My opinion is to leave them alone & block them.
Oct 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Morgan
by: Anonymous

Ladies if you get this guy on wwf stay away from him. Nigerian scammer who gets really really nasty when you wont send him money
Oct 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They Are Relentless
by: Anonymous

Ive had one who didnt follow the usual scammer trope but he was very very sexual and personal. I did not answer him as his first message was just disgusting. No matter how much I ignored him the sexual messages continued. I ended up resigning and blocking him.

And one who was a complete idiot. First message was "bet we are wearing the same brand underwear" When I didnt respond he sent "want to know what it is" when I didnt respond he sent "well farty farty mcfart" What a twit so I blocked him.

Ive had them tell me they are in the same area as me but know nothing about the area they claim to be from LOL. I like those ones and always ask them multiple questions about the area which of course they cant answer or give you an obvious copy and paste response

I dont understand why anyone would go to another chat app with these people, or give out personal information. My user name on the game is nothing like my actual name and they wont be getting it either.

My game is not linked to Facebook either, or anything else except an email that is not used for personal things and does not have my full name on it, just my first.

I wont give them my email, my phone or anything else. I wont talk to them on the phone I wont go to a chat app and I wont chat in the game except for playing the ones claiming to be from my town LOL and they soon leave when they realise I am onto them.

I changed my player name to ****** Dont_Chat but they still try it
Oct 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stefan Bergmann
by: Anonymous

This guy claims to be residing in Austin Texas and is of German background. Stated that he has a background in computer engineering and is in the US currently looking for investors as he has a side business. He will persist in getting you off WWF and onto Hangouts.

His photos i reverse google imaged and they are stolen from a Spanish celebrity. I called him out within 24 hours. He did acknowledge that I had good investigative skills lol.

He is still actively playing on WWF so be warned ladies. It won't be long before he scams someone out of $$$ soon
Oct 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawrence
by: Anonymous

Currently playing with a guy who calls himself Lawrence. What do you know, he’s a widower with a granddaughter who lost his son in an accident. Yes, of course, he works on an oil rig?

Today he let me know that he cares about me very much. Huh? This guy knows absolutely nothing about me, not even my full name.

I am eagerly awaiting the sob story and plea for money and steam cards.
Oct 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Woman players
by: Anonymous

I have received at minimum 3 game requests last 24 hours from female players. I am unable to view their profile to see their average score or how many games I won. I can view other people profile. These players play interesting words as well. Is there a reason for this?

I sent the player information to my friend, when she typed in user name system it says user cannot be found, however this person was still playing me.

Zygna’s response
Hello thanks for the screenshot. No worries! "CarlyAnna9088" is what you can call your "Practice Partner". A small group of players are part of a beta test for a new feature that is in development. Good news is, you're part of that lucky group!

The core purpose of this feature is for you to have more games that will help you enhance your skills and achieve or complete your Challenges, such as Daily Challenges, Weekly Challenge, or Achievements.

Currently, there's no option to opt-out or turn off these Practice Partners in the game. You can always decline the match, but this is a great opportunity to hone your skills and let us help you with your Challenges. I appreciate your insight and rest assured that we are working hard to improve not only our gaming experience, but every new feature that we release.

And that's it! Thanks and it's always a pleasure to help great players such as you who are willing to learn more about the game. Have a wonderful day!
Oct 17, 2019
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starstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I chat with them for a bit then when I’m tired of playing this game with them, I lie and tell them I’m a student. Next thing you know they’re gone! Guess they figure they won’t get much from a student.
Oct 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Anonymous

Played Words with Friends. Individual identified himself as THEODORE HOLLIFIELD. Asked me to use Hangouts to text and said his name of that account was ERIC WILLIAMS. Conversation quickly turned romantic, saying he was a archaeologist going to Belarus. His sentence structure, grammar and spelling were appalling, not like a professional, like someone from another country.

Light conversation continued increasingly romantic saying he was a widower with 2 children and he sent photos of his "family". Soon said he was emailing a $5000 check which he asked me to cash at Walmart as he needed someone to "pay tuition to a private school" for his children as he was going to be out of the country.

I told him I would have nothing to do with financial transactions and was through with him and immediately closed my Hangouts account. My sister found a Theodore Hollifield on Instagram. She followed him to see what would happen and he texted her the same line wanting to get back in touch with me.

She told him this was a scam and blocked him on her Instagram account. Story is exactly like many other scam stories on various websites.
Oct 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		women players
by: melanie

I saw on twitter that they were bots launched by wwf, but they are not admitting it.
Oct 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers who are female
by: Anonymous

I too have been getting beautiful women challenges. Their pictures look unreal, perfect. I did a reverse image search on Yandex, and they have lots of websites where they have pictures of themselves. Some are porn related, some are life lessons, some are pinterest, and their names are different than on WWF.

I don't get it. I ignored one and she kept nudging me. I have one presently that I am just ignoring.

Can anyone explain this? What is going on?
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers who are female
by: Anonymous

I've been getting a lot of people playing me lately that are all women. Like beautiful instagram perfect looking women, whose stats are super impressive but play terrible. I always beat them, like 100 more than their score. They never chat, but the next day another beautiful instagram worthy girl plays me.

What gives? New scammers?
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Travis Ramires
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard this name as a player? His story is kind of the same as others, engineer, single father to a teenage daughter, on a rig in Dublin, Ireland, got hurt on the rig and wants cards to help stay in contact with me.
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Howard
by: Anonymous

Insists I download hangouts. I say no. Then wants my number. I said you give me yours and I'll call you. He said oh I cant give my number out it's my business line. What a crock.
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers cheat
by: Anonymous

So the last week I have had multiple scammers using some kind of cheat. Every word they play is over 60-120 points. But when they chat they are as dumb as rocks and the words are so far out there I have never heard of them.

Has anyone else found this? Of course they all want to chat outside the game which I would never do. I always answer hang up? What is that? The scammer last night said this isnt funny. Oh but it is!!!
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Brooks
by: Anonymous

This guy is really a Nigerian in his 30s called Eugene. He's just admitted it to me. Pretended to be working in Austria on a contract. Geez
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scammers
by: Anonymous

Mark Walls, Wesley North, Frank James, Robert Baroud, all scammers from this past week. Did a reverse image on all. Robert Baroud said Alaye to me after I told him I would not give my phone or email, he was begging. I asked him what's Alaye? He ignored that question

Wesley North is all over the internet, he likes little boys.

Beware!
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Antonio
by: Anonymous

My mother plays WWF and was recently contacted by a man named James Antonio. He sent a fake picture of a passport from the (U.S.) but claims he is from Scotland, UK. He also claims to be a manager for Home Adore which is a real estate agency but based out of NY, USA.

If anyone can please comment with more information.
Oct 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Michael Rogers is a scammer on words with friends. He works on a oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Widow with daughter Sandra. Only lost a small amount to him. Now he wants $2,000.00. He won't get this. Be careful as he is a smooth talker and in love with you. Never again will I chat on WWF. He said he was born in Germany
Oct 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Last year my scammer sent me a neon sign that lit up and said I love you. It took another 2 months before he asked me for a loan
Oct 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ha, I saw where someone received a necklace. So did I. Next I received a $5 engagement ring! Playing their game. Didn’t give real address.
Oct 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		It's Been Interesting
by: Anonymous

Same story as most of the rest, only weird thing is he actually sent me a necklace. I am actually having fun with it though.
Oct 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oh the fun of the would be scammers!
by: Anonymous

The guys that contact me are hilarious! They are all working on oil rigs, widowed, one child, usually a daughter. Want to know if I’m married and what my occupation is. All the same! I play them at their own game so they don’t bother anyone who might be gullible! What is my favorite color. What turns me off then what turns me on! Such a fun hobby to lead them on until the sob story starts! Best part is I win the games! Ha ha!

And yet, I have been playing other guys, who make no comment other than ‘great game’ or good game, great score!

They are my favorites!
Oct 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Thomas
by: Anonymous

Another scammer with joe cross picture. A lot of them use joe cross picture
Oct 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Well, THIS is new!
by: Anonymous

I have been approached by MANY of these scam artists. What I am not understanding right now is an onslaught of attractive WOMEN inviting me to play. Lol and they all have the same stats, great scores. But they suck at the game and I beat them easily. WHAT GIVES? Anyone else experience this?
Oct 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Felix Walker`, John Allex
by: Anonymous

Same story as other comments, oil rig engineer, blah blah. blah, have to pay my workers, equipment malfunction, you're the only one I can trust. etc etc. Very patient though. Waits a while to ask.

John Allen- no scam just creepy. Really creepy.
Oct 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nicholas Bradshaw
by: Myrna

Asked to chat on hangouts because he wasn’t always on words. Quickly started with the loneliness and love followed quickly. On an oil rig with job needing to be completed to collect the money from contract and be with me "forever"

Important equipment broke down and needed 5 grand to help with shipping since he had depleted his account buying the machine. Told him I didn’t have 5 grand he wanted to know if I had a credit card and if I’d give him my card number he Had enough to pay my card off and charge shipping to card and then when contract was done he’d collect almost a million dollars, Pay me back and come be with me forever.

Last text from him stated he couldn’t understand why after all the love he’d shown I couldn’t help him out and guesses I was selfish
Oct 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Welter update
by: Anonymous

Christopher is now safely working offshore off Aberdeen. I challenged him weeks ago about being a phoney which of course he denied. Now he has problems as he left his bank card at home, and cant check his bank account and needs a gift card for his daughter who is at boarding school so he is getting very stressed as he is away for 3 months
Poor Christopher.
Oct 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Francis philemon
by: Anonymous

Another scammer with 10 Facebook accounts!
Oct 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terrysen Page - terrypagge
by: Anonymous

Gets very chatty right out the gate. Wants to call me as chatting with him on WWF is limited to just the game. I told him I can only chat on the game and will not provide personal informant to people I don’t know.

He said if he calls me and if I pass the test he would make arrangements to meet me in person. Kept on being persistent and I said you are very disrespectful for not honoring someone wishes and my husband was getting mad. His response, didn’t know you were married.

He says sometimes women don’t know what they want and it is his job to persuade them, seriously???
English started off okay, but soon it became bad. Hard to decipher what he was saying. For example, Common used instead of come on; and border instead of bother you.

I love playing the game, but people like this are certainly ruining the experience.
Oct 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Adlard - michaeladlard86 update
by: Anonymous

Wanted to chat outside WWF but I said I will only chat on WWF. I said someone on WWF tried to scam me before asking for iTunes cards, google play cards and Western Union finds. Story kept on changing with this other scammer. I do not share personal information with someone I have not met in person.

His response, I am not scammer, but I do need money.

His profile pic on WWF is of Canadian Marc Gervais. Then I receive this message on WWF even though compelling sad story, it is a scam just the same with a diff twist.

I'm a carpenter/scaffolder, ever since I lost my wife, it has been only me and my daughter for nine years now. I lost my wife, I lost my contract also. Things has been so hard, I have no friends. It has just been me and my daughter. after three years my daughter got sick, she has been suffering from heart disease, I have spend a lot of money treating her, I'm so down right, she cried on my chest not to let her die. Right now she needs to carry out a surgery. I'm so scared she would die but I know nothing would happen to her... The doctors ask for eleven thousands dollars, I have been able to rise six thousands, a friend helped me, right now it in remaining five thousand dollars, it has never been my will to ask people for money, but right now I think I need to, I love my daughter so much I don't want her to die, I would do anything to keep her alive. Please understand me, please don't insult me if you can't help, I have received a lot of insult trying to save my 12 old daughter life
Oct 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Profiles
by: Melanie

Good advice to not accept a game from a new player however I am unable to see any info except level and avg. word. I accept a game and grin and grit it to get a win.

Recently played Phillipdaves4 middle/older white male with Alabama attire on. Now I am a Vols fan, but I have manners so I greeted him with Roll Tide Roll. "What?!?!? What is this tide you text of?" So, I explained. English was some of the worst. I am in Italy. It was 7:00 at night. I told him that 4-5 times.

What are your plans today? How is your health ? Are you a god fearing woman? I really hate that one. I won 500 to 167, and declined a second game. I got a string of crying emojis.
Oct 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Vincent Scammer
by: Anonymous

Words with Friends. A man who says his name is Morgan Vincent. He says his wife died of cancer 6 years ago so he’s widowed with a son. Immediately he requests to chat while playing WWF game but then isn’t interested in the WWF game because his moves are so juvenile and he doesn’t go for the higher scoring points. His interest is finding and extracting info from you. Right away!

I have very general info about myself and even that wasn’t enough as he kept pushing for more detailed info and I told I refused to give out details so he finally blocked me! So good! Lol.

He’s a scammer. A catfisher. He claims he has no FB or social media and only has his phone. And this game. Beware of him and don’t give out your info .
Oct 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They think we are stupid
by: Anonymous

So I am playing Terrence j O'Shaugnessy an impressive military pic. Obviously a scammer. Put the name in Google to find this is a very high profile general in Canada. Cant speak English very well but managed five seven letter words. When asked to go on hangouts I said, oh it's ok I have already found you on Twitter, and he disappeared, lol
Oct 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies on word with friends
by: Julie

Just had a bloke, usual story, widowed, bringing up a kid alone, working on an oil rig. Sends a picture of himself. It’s Eamon Holmes! How stupid is that? I told him he was not that person but he got very defensive. Told him what a stupid loser he was and then sent me his ‘real picture’ !
Oct 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Here’s two names to watch out for. Gerald Bowlen and Simon Pulaski. Also one called wallace deaton.
Oct 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nelson Gabriel
by: Anonymous

Nelson Gabriel using photos of Barry Raccio a yoga instructor...lol
Oct 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Endless supply of scammers
by: Anonymous

There are an endless supply of these scammers. It really doesn’t matter what you say, there are always more waiting in the wings. If you don’t want to deal with them then don’t accept game requests from strangers, or at least don’t accept requests from strangers that have been playing less than a year. They are all scammers till proven otherwise.
Oct 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Gees using Alaye wrong makes the word entirely useless. Don’t chat & then use Alaye. Just use alaye & be done.
Oct 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jury person ...alaye
by: Anonymous

DO NOT chat with a scammer and use ALAYE on them when you get fed up with them. Thats not what the word is for!

This explanation has been posted a number of times yet still ALAYE is used after chatting with someone...come on ladies!

And we wonder why scammers are still in business! Ugh, ladies you are your own worst enemy!
Oct 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re jury duty person
by: Anonymous

Jury person, if you are going to say "alaye" to them dont chat and and dont tell them you know they are fake. Alaye tells them that you are a scammer as well and they leave. Once they realise we are using it and are not scammers there will be no point in using it
Oct 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Funny bad liars
by: Anonymous

I had someone playing under the name of Leonard Nelson who said that his grandson was 10 but his only child was a daughter and wife died 12 years ago. It is interesting how their stories make no sense and they cannot do the math.

Playing some idiot who wants to chat outside of WWF "I said I do not divulge personal information and will not use a chatting app." He said alright then I will call you. No way as that requires me giving you a phone number.

I already told him I work in cyber security but it didn’t scare him off.
Oct 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danny Johnson
by: Anonymous

Anyone played or chatted with a Danny Johnson on WWF? Has a beard in pic? Seemed legit but then had similar stories like below. Wish you could just trust someone.
Oct 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Funny bad liers
by: Anonymous

Does anybody play with Mine Mark? Such a bad lier. He told me he was from Dorchester, East London, but he lived in Middletown, a small town in New York City. He is of course an oil rig engineer, lost wife and daughter in a plane incident in 2009, but luckily his younger daughter survived but this daughter is now 8. When I told him he is a bad lier, he started swearing that it is all true. I'm just having fun scamming him
Oct 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jury duty and scammers
by: Anonymous

I am on jury duty and when these scammers, who say they are American ask me how I am I tell them, "Not too good. I have to report for jury duty." They have no idea what I am talking about. Nigeria does not have a jury system. Then I tell them that I know they are fakes and alaye. I wonder how they would respond to a complaint about DMV?
Oct 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Murphy
by: Mary

Steven Murphy is a smooth one. Older guy, looks a bit like Santa, extremely polite and caring. He works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and getting ready to retire this month. Asked for money to pay the shipping cost on needed equipment, "only $4,800". I had some fun stringing him along and had him believe I would send the money. He was furious but I enjoyed seeing him squirm. I reported him on WWF for fraud.
Oct 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I Dont Get It
by: Anonymous

The amount of people saying "I dont judge" "But they are poor" "If you get to know the truth"

Seriously folks, these are scammers and they lied once and they will lie again. They know what to say to get you to feel sorry for them.

Guarantee a different story if it was you they took everything from. I personally know someone who was stupid enough to believe this crap and she has lost everything including her house. To a supposed 15 year old needing text book money and help with living.

Guess what? He was 42, lived very well and was a well known scammer once he was caught.

Dont even start a conversation with them!

I block chat before they can even say hello. Start a game and go into the chat and disable it. They soon disappear!
Oct 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Murray
by: Anonymous

My favorite scammer so far because he is such a bad liar! Daughter 14. Said she is in college in Colorado. Lives with my nanny. I said college. He said yes. I said oh did she skip grades? He said no that's normal age in Colorado...ohhh ok.

But of course he is on an oil rig in Colorado
Oct 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		4 in 1 week
by: Anonymous

Hello all. I have the same situation. I've had at least 4 new "friends" start games with me. And instantly want to message then a couple days go to hangout. I have another one today. So I decided to see if there was an epidemic on scammers on wwf.

Apparently there is. I haven't talked to one long enough to see how far the l they go? In fact in reading some sites I just deleted my hangout app. I don't have the time or money to waste. They have tried so many times in so many ways but the fundamental is the same.

They love you within a week of connecting with you. And poems and compliments come.
Oct 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF doesn’t care about scammers
by: Melanie

I just reported YouTube sensation Dr. Mike. Someone stole his pic and his name! Ballsy! Conversation went something like so we’re you from? How you today my dear?

WWF must be able to run some sort of facial recognition software. This is beyond the pale.
Oct 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story
by: Anonymous

Everyone has a different view on this! Maybe it depends on the experience you’ve had.
I try not to judge!
Oct 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Karma Got Him
by: Anonymous

Had one invite me for a game and upon checking his account it had been created that day.

He gave me the usual story about dead wife and being from Italy but lived in Washington, and had been "stationed" in Liverpool England. Well that is just perfect because guess where I am from! He soon got his butt handed to him thats for sure LOL

Or the one last week claiming to be German but couldnt understand German. Had another claiming to be a biologist with a certain company, and did not like me informing him I know someone who works for that company.

Best one of all - the one who was using my friends husbands photo which he got from his business website argued it was him until I pointed out I personally know this man and he is pursuing a fraud case.

My block list on this game is beginning to look like a phone book LOL

Don't engage in chats, don't go to hangouts, don't tell them your information, don't use your real full name on the game for security reasons [you can easily change it - a little too easily to be honest] and don't give them a cent!
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story look at it differently
by: Anonymous

Its amazing how some people think its OK to do what the scammers are doing. They say its because they are poor, need food etc. Rubbish

They are not scamming a few dollars for food. They are tearing some older peoples lives apart as they steal tens or in some cases hundreds of thousands of dollars. Come on - this isnt to feed themselves. They don't stop stealing with the victim until they have nothing left!

They leave older people in financial ruin and broken hearted for the rest of their lives. Living on the poverty line because some Nigerian scammer has taken them for all they are worth - and some!

They ask the victims to borrow money, mortgage or sell their house, sell their jewelry or car, take loans out or max their credit card! Borrow all they can from family or friends, get a loan from the bank, and then when they have bled them dry, dump them.

Scamming to feed themselves or family. Who are you trying to fool saying they aren't after fancy jewelry or cars. They are living the high life while their victims are destitute and heart broken. They are predators - worse than vultures.

Whoever thinks they are doing this to feed themselves or family has been sucked into the story and clearly never suffered like some women on here who have lost everything.

These scammer supporters are in some respects worse than the scammers themselves
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert tanner
by: Anonymous

Another scammer using a Joe Cross picture. Wanted to go on hangouts promptly!! Idiot
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micheal Adlard
by: Anonymous

Michael Adlard, profile name MichaelAslard86, is using picture of Marc Gervais. He hasn’t asked for money yet, but seems to get chatty at times and then stops for a week or so.
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to...Same story look at it differently
by: Anonymous

What people need to remember is that these "young men" are SCAMMERS!!! They screw innocent women out of their life savings. They screw women out of the money to pay for food, heat and lights. They screw over the women so some have to sell their houses or they lose their house to the bank.

These are NOT nice men. I have no sympathy for them. They are told white women hate black men...lies. They need to be stopped!
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Williams
by: Anonymous

Has anyone video chatted with him? Does he look like his picture? I did and it's a remarkable likeness.
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story look at it diffently
by: Anonymous

I agree. Some of them eventually admit to me they are young men just trying to survive.

I realize i can't save the world, but it is actually very sad. I'm always happy to chat with them and sympathize with their situations when they tell me the truth.

I'm still very cautious.
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story looked at different
by: Anonymous

Honestly you sound like a scammer trying to get people to feel sorry for you. Nope not falling for that BS either.
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

If someone starts talking straight away I always say, "if this 419 abeg no waste my time." If they some back with "I don’t understand" the next thing to say is "make you no vex me".

419 is the code for fraud in Nigeria. Gets rid of them straight away
Oct 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Look at it differently
by: Anonymous

I totally agree with you. I have said the same thing months ago. I didn't get any negative comments. I got in touch with a Nigerian aid group and help through them. It is sad and criminal that humans have to live like that.
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Asborne
by: Anonymous

Searched his pic as things didn’t add up. He’s using CBS meteorologist Tom Russell’s pics. Very charming - be careful!
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carmine Annunziata aka Luciano Benandanti fake wiccan priest
by: Anonymous

Carmine L Annunziata has relocated to Tama FL and is trolling gay hotspots like the Honey Pot looking for scam victims. He was in NY a few years ago pretending to be a military officer, an Army Maj to be exact. But he was NEVER ACTUALLY IN THE MILITARY! He is a total fake! After he was busted in NY NJ area he fled to FL and changed his name yo Luciano Benandanti. And he changed his entire persona. He went from being a large imposing crew cut military looking guy to being a flamboyant sunglass wearing gay Looking clothes and a bad toupe.

He is pretending to be a Wiccan Priest. He still claims that his so-called church is located on 34th St. which happens to be the exact address of the Empire State building ha ha Ha ha ha ha ha what a joker!

Beware of this awful scammer in FL. FYI he is trying to get close to boxer Floyd Mayweather so he can tap that bank.
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I am so sick of these scammers. Have had at least 25 in the last week. Today I responded to his question, what do you do for a living? My response was "Catch scammers on WWF’s." Lol - he was gone in a split second!

We should all try this - maybe we can thin them out a little!!!
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams Walker
by: Anonymous

I’m playing with him and he has Paul Hollywood’s picture too. He wanted me to go to Hangouts but I told him I was recently widowed and I didn’t feel comfortable there so he said fine we could wait and get to know each other. I’m sure he is thinking I’m vulnerable but I am not.
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		In regards to man using cat photo
by: Anonymous

I deleted the game because it said her user name was Gaby Speirs. In truth they lied, because the cat photo belonged to a man, not Gaby. I don't play with liars
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story..look at it differently
by: Anonymous

OK comment after comment says the same thing they are trash, scum and they steal pictures. They use fake names they use fake profiles they use more than one profile, they are widows, they have children, they have nannies, they’re on oil rigs.

We all know this, they are scammers! And what they do is wrong. I’ve delved much deeper into this problem, and yes they are a nuisance on words with friends there is no doubt about that ladies you don’t have to accept their games request.

Maybe many of you will not care about this but what I have found is that the majority of them are very very poor young men who are just trying to eat and survive in a poverty ridden country that does not care about them. Should we let them die? Let’s ask ourselves that, I ask myself what I want someone to help my son and the answer is yes. Would you want someone to help your son or would you rather they be left to starve And potentially lose their rent and live on the street.

In order to understand this you must also understand that there are no social safety nets in Nigeria. No welfare, no food stamps, no WIC program, no help at all. You survive on your own or you die. This is why these young men turn to scamming. These young men are also responsible not just for themselves but for their parents and their siblings. Many of these young men are happy just to have a friend to talk to that appears to care about their life.

What is my point here? I guess I don’t even know myself other than I read the same comments here day after day and you’re all right and what you say. I just ask that We look deeper than the surface scamming and let’s look at why they do it and let’s try to understand that most of them do not scam for jewelry, cars, laptops, and phones, they scam to eat.

I’m sure I’m in for a lot of negative backlash on this, and I understand that. But I have come to understand the story behind what we see.
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		In regards to profile pics
by: Anonymous

Just screenshot the profile pic, then download it to your laptop or tablet. Reverse image on TinEye or Yandex. hope that helps
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald James Romance Scammer
by: Anonymous

On WWF, Donald James, supposedly from Texas with a son. A real romancer who tries to wrangle money from you. He has some numbers after his name, which he changes often. His profile pic is stolen from Ingo Karsch. Ladies, beware!! I posted his photo today, 10-6-19, on Nigerian Dating Scam page, I don't see where to post pics here
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Miller Stolen Pic of Paul Hollywood
by: Anonymous

Got challenged by James Miller. Handsome photo. He was begging me to download hangouts, after asking me many questions, and saying he was lonely and I was gorgeous. After I told him I would not go on Hangouts, he resigned. I did a reverse image of his photo, he stole Paul Hollywood's photo. Blocked
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on WWF
by: Anonymous

Someone mentioned a Mark Lawrence, same story with this one, He's also fallen in love with me and wants to come over so we can be together forever lol.

Same here too he disappeared then came back with a different profile pic. I also questioned it as it did look like a different person same story but his account was hacked and he thought he had lost me forever too! Keeps asking for me to go on hangouts so he can share my pics, but I also refused.

Anyone had any a Saun Robert? Another potential scammer!
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics
by: Anonymous

To answer the question I screen shot their pics and look on yandex.
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Women Scamming Man using cat photo
by: Anonymous

To the person who wrote about Gaby Speirs. I have been playing WWFs with this profile for several weeks. No chatting what so ever. Why would you just delete their game? I don’t get it.

Just because a male has a cat photo doesn’t mean they are a scammer. They are probably tired of being scammed themselves.
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Turn off chat...
by: Anonymous

Turn off chat...presto, no scam
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		profile pics
by: Anonymous

Is it possible to download someone's profile pic to check it out on a site like TinEye?
Oct 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scamers
by: Anonymous

I play Carly anna to get the daily rewards, so what if it's a scam. Easy to beat and always returns play within minutes.
Oct 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not that it matters
by: Anonymous

David Logan 200, told him no outside chat. Tried to convince me. Called me nasty names etc. I got a few back before he blocked me. They are cockroaches and change faster than we can keep up.
Oct 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I get Hi then beautiful name then why don't you want to chat. My answer. I am here to play a game, if you don't want to play the game then I suggest you resign now. Yes they resign.

So these idiots think we are stupid. Their English is so bad. It's such a laugh as previously I just play their game.
Oct 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dustin Blake Dustblake77
by: Anonymous

Disappointing to notice that this nasty piece of s**t is still playing. He wants you to go to WhatsApp not Hangouts which proves he's 'different'. Yeah right
Oct 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Women Scamming, Man using Cat Photo
by: Anonymous

I get plenty of men scammers. Within this first week of October, I have had one cat, with the profile name of Gaby Speirs. Reverse image of the cat is a man's name. Blocked

Then I had Carlita Lopez, aka CarlyAnna 9088, photo looks like The Blessed Mother. Reverse image shows a different name attached to lots of porn. Blocked

Then Ami Jayne, photo looks unrealistic, resembling a holy woman with a head scarf. Reverse image shows a different name(s), with lots of photos attached to different sites. Blocked

Then there is Alexa Dimitrov, not her real name. Blocked

Just because you get challenged by a woman, don't trust them, check them out
Oct 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Albert Alfred Scammer
by: Anonymous

On WWF, challenged me on 10-4-19. Profile pic of a good looking guy, with the ocean in the background. Says he is from Florida. When I did a reverse photo image, he comes up on Scammers United, stealing the pictures of a well known doctor. Blocked and reported
Oct 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dumb and dumber
by: Anonymous

Played Donlad Scott, yes spelled wrong. Said he was from Rome. I am in Rome! Asked for where I should eat. He said I have never been to Europe country. I cut and pasted his hello I am from Rome Italy currently.

Back and forth. He said forget you. I said you hurt my feelings. I believed you are a scammer why don’t you believe I am in Rome!
Oct 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		There is a pattern
by: Anonymous

I seem to get invited to play games with scammers who are on my lightning round team. These gems are the lowest scoring "men" on my team that contribute one or two low-scoring words and at the end of the game send me an invite to play. It happened again tonight. It's an auto decline from me.
Oct 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin scott
by: Anonymous

A real tool. Almost demanding I download hangouts etc. I told him my phone is full. Tells me to delete something. I said no I need everything. Keeps hounding me. I said I can talk to you here. Asks me questions over and over. Assuming he forgets who he is talking to. From Ireland but an oil driller in Florida. 2 kids wife died.
Oct 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

The scammer who replied to ALAYE by saying HOW FAR. thats Pidgin for Whats up. If you want him to think you’re also a scammer you should reply .. how da hustle go bro? Or. I dey fine or i dey hustle Lagos

He will respectfully reply in Pidgin and you don’t have to respond at that point. This exchange just acknowledges that you each know the other is a scammer
Oct 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		True love
by: Anonymous

Favorite scammer line...do you believe in true love. I have been responding well I dont sit around and think about it. Then next question usually is I'm in love with you...wow even though we have had a paragraph of conversation and my profile pic is a dog lol.

These guys are ridiculous
Oct 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		It happened to me
by: Anonymous

I never expected this from a Word Game. But yes, I got sucked into texting with a handsome man. He seemed so sweet and so understanding. Do I feel like a dummy? Yes, but I have to admit it was pleasant until he made a few errors and I came to my senses.

Watch out. He was really good.
Oct 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Luis Drochner
by: Anonymous

Frank contacted me on Hangout saying I contacted him weeks ago and I was like right. I know who I talk with as I ask for pictures to save them for this reason. He asked me why I don't use Hangout anymore and I told him "too many scammers wanted money from word with friends" He has left the building, funny as heck.

So this tells me it one of the people I have talked to before and they just changed their names.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Check how long they have been playing
by: Debora h s

I have noticed most scammers have been playing less than a month.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers galore
by: Deborah s

John T. Johnson William. John H. John Thomas.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		alaye
by: Anonymous

I have used alaye and a response I got was, How far? LOL LOL

I said far enough
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liars and fakes
by: Anonymous

Hulk Larry
Roland Paris
Charles John
James Smith
Shawn Clift
Davidson Lee
Robert Cage

Here’s my list of liars/fakers that I am playing with today.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Liars, liars and more liars
by: Anonymous

Hulk Larry
Roland Paris
Charles John
James Smith
Shawn Clift
Davidson Lee
Robert Cage

Here’s my list of fakers and liars from the last couple days. Amazing how they all work on oil rigs.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		disappearing games
by: Anonymous

I too have had games all of a sudden disappear. I can only assume this is the scammer blocking me after becoming frustrated with my responses. This one asked if we could be friends and i told him we could chat on wwf.

Poof! disappear.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Security Breach zygna hacked
by: Anonymous

Use you search engine concerning the security breach and follow their guidelines concerning the hack. Make sure your passwords are all different.
All android users and Apple users were hacked so i would guess it wise to make some changes to any and all saved passwords as a extra precaution.

I changed the pin also some settings. Remember these are hackers and they may or may not have got all the info they claim.

Keep an eye on all your financial info.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam a scammer
by: Anonymous

Being so many of them I have now decided to scam them. I pretend to believe them and after a while I start asking for money, because since they are oil rig engineers they must be very rich.. dunno why ( haha..) They block me.
Oct 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zynga Hack
by: Anonymous

What do we do now? If we are connected thru Facebook, do we need to change our passwords?

Yes, I have had games just disappear. I think the other player has blocked me when this happens.
Oct 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Znga hacked
by: Anonymous

That would have been nice to know. Zanga could have told us this. And twice tonight I am in the middle of a game. And poof the game disappears. I guess the are blocking me before I block them? Anyone know of this?
Oct 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil worker
by: Anonymous

I’ve asked before with no response. Has anyone been in contact with Lee Hovers - also goes by Arnold Hover. He claims to be from Tx. Widowed for 6 yrs, has 17 yr old daughter and 11 yr old son. Of course he’s in the oil industry and is supposedly in Istanbul right now on contract.

He’s asked me for cards and now is asking for $1,500 to pay for ulcer medication that he ran out of. Says money needs to be sent to his representative in Nevada, they get the meds and send on to him. I refused and he is now trying yo make me feel so guilty. I told him I didn’t have the money.

He says if I truly loved him as he does me (right!), I would get him the meds he need, says live is more important than things.

Sound familiar to anyone?
Oct 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 more this am
by: Anonymous

Got three more this am after blocking 8 of them. Decided to go a different approach and see if I can get them kicked off the game
Oct 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morrison James
by: Anonymous

Said he was from England and kept asking me to send Itune cards. I said sure just give me your credit card info and I will send you one. 🤪 he deleted me.
Oct 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zygna hacked.
by: Anonymous

I have noticed a slowdown of scammers myself however there was a big security breach. Google story and read it.

I see it as almost impossible to stop the scammers as they change names and pictures so often.

Breach happened over a month ago and now over 28 million users information is in the hands of (Ghostnostics) a group in Pakistan. Isn’t that lovely new!!!!
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lets get real
by: Anonymous

Lets not be naive. Zynga is not going to reimburse us for our own stupidity! We all need to use our heads and not our hearts. If we lose money to scammers it’s our own fault!
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on scammers
by: Anonymous

Morrison James
David Adam
Alexander Patrick
David Atkiins (yes even spelt it like that!)
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander Patrick
by: Anonymous

Claims to be from Florida, I asked where about, he said Orlando I know Orlando well so asked where abouts. He then swore at me and accused me of being a scammer and he’s disappeared!
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Patrick / username dr.davidpatrick56561
by: Anonymous

This one is in league with Geroge Morgan who I reported yesterday. There is no way this guy is a doctor judging from his bad English. Wanted me to comply with his friend's request to send air fare money. lol
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jack Donard
by: Anonymous

Another name, another scammer. Usual story. Obviously using google translate as sentences make no sense. Wife died, one child - usual story. Blocked.
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Roland
by: Anonymous

Latest scammer:John Roland, bcool5083, nice pic , of course oil rig engineer, as I replied "another one, I bet widow with kids.. like the other 11 who contacted me this week, but thanks to the ID of their computer I found out they are from Nigeria"

Well he blocked me straight away but how can we warn people, Zynga MUST do something
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Support the Let’s be real ladies
by: Anonymous

FYI I have chatted with over 75 scammers. Not one used the same cell number or email address. They all had different cell numbers & email addresses.

However, I do believe a few of these scammers worked together. I felt that some voices in the other end of the phone were men I had talked to on a different phone number or on hangouts,

One scammers cell number only worked for about 3 months. Then poof it was gone. Just some interesting information.
Oct 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Support the "let's be real ladies " campaign
by: Anonymous

I think Zynga should be first. Check emails, mobile numbers and if several players have the same number it is a scammer using several profiles, then add the option "scammer" to block a player and all emails and mobile numbers related should be blocked as well.

Since I have never played with a real player from Nigeria they could even block the game there.
I have been playing WWF for several years and I have never had problems, even chatted with nice "real" people but in the last year everyday I get a request from "handsome widows, oil rig engineers", just sick of them
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers turn you in for scamming
by: Anonymous

I too ran into a couple of scammers calling me a scammer. After this happened my Chat options disappeared. But I don’t mind because I never chatted with anyone but those 2 scammers.

I never dreamed they would turn me in. All Zynga had to do was run a data report on my account & see who was scamming who.
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Let’s Get Real Ladies
by: Anonymous

Ladies, I now consider all of you as friends of mine, like a sisterhood. And sisters stand together.

These scammers, as we all know, have only one goal in mind, and it ain’t romance or marriage or love. Separating us from our hard earned cash is their modus operandi.

They all share common characteristics:
They’re smooth and cunning
Unbelievably convincing
With rare exception, they are widowers with one child.
A nanny is always caring for the children.
None raise their own children.
The wife was killed tragically or had an incurable disease.
Most work as engineers on an oil rig somewhere thousands of miles from home.
None get paid until the end of their contract.
Most eventually request gift cards and make us feel guilty if we don’t comply.

Zynga makes millions of dollars in advertising and charges for extra perks. The company is in business to make money.

I’ve been playing the game for eight years. It’s only been the last year or so that the scammers have appeared to me. I enjoy the game and play with numerous friends.

The scammers are ruining the fun and have turned it into a dating app.

I could delete the app and stop playing, but why should I? I didn’t ruin the game for them, but they’re ruining it for us.

I wish I had the means or know how to file a class action lawsuit against Zynga. Hit them in their wallet, where it’ll hurt the most. I am sure a lot of you would join me in filing claims. I just don’t know where to start. But the scammers are out of control and something needs to be done before some of us are ruined financially.

This is lengthy, I know, and I appreciate your time. I hope someone will agree with me. I also hope someone will have a suggestion or two on where to begin, to turn the tables and make Zynga not just aware of what’s going on, because they already know, but make them reimburse those of us who HAVE lost something.

Thank you😊
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Banned
by: Anonymous

So my friend who I play WWF with got kicked off the site because some scammer complained about her when she yelled at him for being a scammer. Really the scammers now kick off nice players because they are sick of being scammed.
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Welter
by: Anonymous

Yet another widower with a 14 year old daughter allegely from Houston. Petro engineer about to travel to Aberdeen for a 3 month contract so may not be able to chat. Pointed out that the rigs now have good comms. Listed all the places to visiting Scotland, but I'm in England!. I queried his language and grammar. As he sounded more African that american/Italian. He keeps requesting friends on FB,etc then blocks me. Never asked for money
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scammers Out There
by: K B Wilson

When did WWF turn into a dating site? They all claim to be widowers with one child. They want you to download Hangout or WhatsApp.

BROOKS MAVIS - There is one guy that goes by Brooks Mavis on WWF but also says that his name is GEORGE or GEORGE BROOKS. Supposed widower with one 8-year-old daughter. Yesterday he asks me to send him a "steam card" because his daughter desperately needs money for a school project. Up until now, he is totally lovey-dovey - even though I said that I'm married and not interested. Once I said NO to sending him money, he became verbally abusive.

Others are:
*LEO JERRY - desperate for me to download WhatsApp

*JAMES MARK - pretends to be a doctor in Somalia and is super-religious

*WARREN LAKE - "Drilling contractor engineer in the oil company"

*SHEDRACK MURLEY

*WILSON GEORGE

*GOTTFRIED FALBERT

*LAWRENCE

*ALEX HILLS

I wish there were some way for all of us to band together and turn the tables on them. What a bunch of losers.
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Am too old for games
by: Melanie

Weird name. Oil worker in North Sea. Which he wasn’t sure where it was. 12 year old daughter. Brand new player. 3-4 point words. I tell him to find a player with his own ability, he asks me about cheating. His friend says it is possible. I tell him I wouldn’t know. Boring chat.

Then mid game he gets good. Really good. I said, wow you seem like a new player! What am I insinuating. Nothing but most don’t go from 4 to 40 so fast. Comes back after a few hours and says hello sexy. I told him I didn’t care for greetings like that. We are 2-3 tiles away from me winning and he says this game is over unless I send him my email and phone number.

I want the win lol so I said nothing personal it was just a little fast. Again and in caps send me your gmail this game is over. Well as if that’s going to work!

I told him he was a terrible player, cheat, and not even a good scammer. And to F off the only thing we agree on? GAME OVER
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mine Mark
by: Anonymous

Latest scammer. Player since Aug 24 2018, oil rig as photo of his profile. Good player. Of course oil rig engineer, widow with one daughter. Wife and a daughter died in a plane crash in Jamaica in 2009 (there was a plane crash with no victims). First day. Already asked to become his soul mate. I don't know if I'm going to tease him pretending to believe him and see how long before he asks for money, or tell him straight away that he is an awful lier.
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on wwf
by: Anonymous

I've been playing WWF for sometime now, and recently had a few potential scammers all the same being widowed, normally 1 child in boarding school, they either work offshore or a DR.
Anyone had a Mark Lawrence as he's fallen in love with me and wants to come over and settle with me !bla bla bla !

He disappeared then came back with a different profile pic which looked like a different person to me lol, and when I mentioned to him he said his last account was hacked, and he thought he had lost me forever lol.

Wants me to go on hangouts which I've refused.
Sep 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gerogemorgan199
by: Anonymous

This one can't make up his mind whether his name is George or Geroge. Poor English. Widowed with a 19 year old daughter called Annabelle. Apparently lives in Miami. Deals in cars. Professed to love me with all his heart.


Here's the best bit; he suddenly takes a contract in Long Beach CA for 18 months. Within a week he has to meet me so asks me to apply for a vacation for him. Guess who has to pay the airfare? I played along for a while and he sent me the company email address to apply for a vacation. I forget the name of the company but nothing to do with cars. Oh. I forgot, when I was playing along I suggested flying out to CA to meet him. Apparently company policy wouldn't allow female visitors!!

He's the worst WWF player I've ever come across too; 3 to 4 points per turn. Would love to know if anyone else has come across him
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank William
by: Anonymous

I’m sorry writer on the 28 Sept but Frank William has already asked me to marry him - I’m not sharing this honest hardworking guy who pleads poverty. Hope he can afford the ring and are we sharing this amazing man with any others?
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mattwilliams326
by: Anonymous

Within 3 messages he said I'm in love with you. The messages were hi, how are you where are you from. I said you dont even know my name. He kept insisting I download hangouts etc. I told him absolutely not. Then send me mobile number.

I said hell no. He asked 15 times in a row download it I love you I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I told him you are creepy and weird. Goodbye.

I blocked him. Of course is an engineer in the Mediterranean sea lol
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

These guys are seriously stupid!Ladies we are here to play a game. Please dont feel so down about yourself that you fall for these men!
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Heinrich Peterson
by: Anonymous

Well, I did a reverse image search and found out that this scammer is using famous author Drew Berman’s photos. Why are they all engineers with tons of money. And why do they need to know if we have eaten and what we eat. So tired of these people.

Also as soon as you get too close to them they have to go and work offshore. Their kids are always left behind either with nannies or boarding school.

Anyways, I reported him and blocked him also. So, beware of him!!!
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ablegod1239@gmail.com or Davidmullerwalter213@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

This guy plays Word Chums as ablegod but also plays WWF as David Muller. I fell for this smooth taking piece of crap. He never asked for one cent. I suspected he was a scammer because he wouldn't video chat. We would talk only on the phone. Always excuses to why he couldn't video chat. Well after 2 months of us talking I had fallen in love with him but still had doubts. So I told him goodbye unless I see your face on video. He said well I am black man.

We continued to talk and video because I had fallen for him and he never asked me for anything. He said he never asked me because he really loved me. He made me think he did this scamming to survive but I looked him up on Facebook one day under his real name. He lives really well. Always dressed nice in all his photos and nice cars and iPhones.

He had told me he had a cheap android phone. The cars that him and his friends have pictures is a Lexus. Expensive used vehicles.

These scammers are living the good life so don't fall for them. His real name is Ochuko Unuavworho on Facebook.
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Peterson
by: Anonymous

Scammer or pervert. Wanting you to message and send pictures on google hangout, asks for your email and mobile phone number. Asking if you are married repeatedly. He’s different to other guys and wants to get to know you. English is bad but says he’s from the USA. I forgot the bull he told for his job but the usual. Obviously his wife has died and he has 2 kids. I played along with the own bull story for my own entertainment and then blocked him.
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nelsonsmith5552
by: Anonymous

Not asked me for anything yet but decidedly dodgy. Poor English and berated me for not wanting to help people!! I said that was why we donate to charities where we know where the money is going. Wasn't having any of it
Sep 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Dani
by: Anonymous

Worst scammer ever. Claims to be from St John, where the weather is cold 🌬️. Claims to be a oil and gas contractor for Exxon Mobile, and of course he has a 17 year old daughter. His hobbies are unusual. He likes to knit and crochet, make quilts, cross stitch, and bead jewelry!

Oh, and bake cookies and such goodies! 🤔 Also, a really terrible player and even worse English. Have reported him, but might mess with him a while and waste his time.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I had four men yesterday telling me I was the one for them and that they wanted me to talk with them on WhatsApp, Hangouts or wanted to know if I had a Gmail account. Everyone of them was an Engineer working offshore. These guys try to pressure you into getting these apps or your email (I'm not a push over).

I caught one a couple of months ago, and his profile picture said he was from Florida. Needless to say I found his photo online, and he wasn't who he said. OMG to make a long story short he actually talked to me and said he was from the Nigerian Delta and that he did it because he needed money.

He actually asked me if I called the police on him which I would have but I really don't think much could be done. Anyways be careful, some are pretty good at it.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonard Patrick Jr
by: Anonymous

He met my friend on WWF. Claims he works as a data analyst for the Canadian government. Will not talk on the phone or video chat with my friend. She has just been diagnosed with breast cancer and she is in denial that he is a scammer.

She lost her husband 1 yr ago. I hate to see her getting taken advantage of. If anyone else has been chatting with him please contact me at

brokenhearted20022@gmail.com
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick ken
by: Anonymous

He’s back on the game, aka Patricktight, American International College, widowed, young son. He falls in love quickly, is very jealous of any other relationships, wants you all to himself. Traveled out of town and claimed he was assaulted en route to his hotel. Thieves stole his wallet, wanted me to send money. He’s very good looking, very smooth, very needy.

Glad I got away before any damage was done
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Idiots all over
by: Anonymous

I am now telling these losers that I have 14 kids from 7 different men, on welfare, no job, get some child support and am in great debt. Asking them to send me money or itune cards. These guys are unbelievable.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Coddy
by: Anonymous

Usual initial story, working in America, widowed with one child. Checked his photo on image search and it’s a male model called Tom Ernsting. Called him out on it and he confessed his real name was Michael and he was in Nigeria, trying to make money to support his family.

I gave him the chance to change his picture and profile name on the game but he said it was hard for him to do as he was talking to other people! I have therefore blocked and reported him for using someone else’s picture.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred Jurgen
by: Anonymous

Watch out for him! He’s a good one and I still think is "flying" under the radar. He claims to be a pilot from Germany (the poor real guy who’s photos he uses, I truly feel sorry for) and "flies" out of Orlando. He has a lot of photos of the person he is impersonating- very good looking man.

I researched EVERYTHING! He was not listed on FAA website, his routes he told me he flew that day did not exist and I’m not stupid because I was a flight attendant at one point and verified it via the internet.

After professing his love and sending selfies, he asked me to send him steam cards and I didn’t even know what that was. So I asked him why don’t you go buy them yourself and he said they were not available in the Orlando area. I called several retailers in Orlando and they were readily available.

Red flags! So I kept playing his game and he sent me a screenshot of his offshore bank account with this poor real pilot’s photo embedded. He had a "balance" of $25 million.

I took it to my real bank and showed the banker and he could tell it was fake because of certain aspects within the image.

I played him more. I called him via google hangouts and demanded a video call with him to verify who he was. He denied and admitted he was from Nigeria.

I told him, he played a good game but not that good because I figured him out. I told him to be a real man and stop this scam. He is still on WWF

Beware! I believed him for a bit and I’m a college educated woman who has traveled and lived all over the world.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Martin
by: Anonymous

Fredmartin362. He just told me he is from Oregon Portland. Asked where I lived. Asked if I was married. Told him yes. Then he tells me I admired your beauty. That’s why I asked. You are so beautiful. For Pete’s sake.

I have continually had to explain to these nimrods that my profile pic is a joke. It’s an old Victorian era woman picking her nose. I should just block this guy and run.
Sep 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Williams
by: Anonymous

Hasn't asked me for anything yet!! However his story is too good lol. 12 yr old son in a school in Dubai, wife died during child birth and is currently in a 20,000,000$ contract as a surgeon for the us ambassador. I'm entertaining him currently, as he is going to move back to the US so we can be together, and even went as far as asking me to marry him. Is currently chatting with me on Whatsapp and has asked me to delete my wwf haha. We might had something special Frank then you crossed the line! WWF 2 isn't going anywhere hehehe. Let's see how long I can scam the scammer, oh no I'm feeling awfully ill today Frank I may need you to send me money 😁 jk or am I 😁 but for real all joking aside these guys are super pathetic.
Sep 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sullivan Porter
by: Anonymous

Asked me for $5000 US bitcoin

Anyone else???
Sep 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		BrownMicheal
by: Mel

He spells Michael wrong, when he introduced himself he spelled it Micheal. Says he is from Canada working on an oil rig, I know. Shocking. I am Canadian. It says so in my profile but I live in Illinois. I ask where in Canada, now ladies wait for it, he says ILLINOIS!!! Cannot make this stuff up.

I tell him Illinois is part of the USA. Next to Iowa and Indiana below Wisconsin. He replies, "Really"? So back to where in Canada. New Brunswick. I know NB pretty well. I press for a city, he volleys back with chat on hangout and I will tell you all about my beautiful country.


I told him he needed to get a story down first. Take your time think about your lies and get back to me. I am heart broken he wasn’t there this am. Using a pic of a gay guy who I have seen before. I reverse searched and pic came up on gay websites. Given how homophobic Nigerians are I had to laugh.
Sep 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles Learn and Fred Hastings
by: Anonymous

Anyone played with either of these people? I don’t give out much personal information and have refused to go to other sites to talk, yet they continue to play. Charles did get angry when I questioned him about what he does as a " hydrocarbon engineer" , yet he doesn’t know what the oil industry is ??
Sep 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Maxwell daniel
by: Anonymous

He uses various other false identities too. Usually with max in the name. Maxwell is a handsome 58 year old, widowed and living in the states. Doing drafting of some sort. He had an older daughter. This is all false information. In fact from conversing with him I sensed and African accent.

So I called him out on it. I said I wasn't interested in him but if he was a handsome black man maybe. Yes he was. But he used the name dante. Dante tried getting money in every way shape and form. He claimed love ridiculously early. He is a classic scammer.

DO NOT FALL FOR IT! He doesnt know love. He is malicious and evil. When I would block him I would suddenly get an onslaught of other requests from men. When you started declining those requests, he would send me requests from women. He was relentless.

I deleted my app because i just couldnt get away from him.
Sep 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Charles 7, Edward Charles 778
by: Anonymous

This evenings scam loser. Says he is from Houston tx but is on a mission in Kabul to ‘save lives’. Says he is an ‘orthopedic doctor surgeon’ with two children and a nanny. Oh. Widowed too big surprise. I asked him what part of Houston he was from and I could tell that he googled the Houston area because he quoted directly from Opendoor saying he was from Opendoor.

I said there is no place called that try again better use Google right, so this time he came up with a place where I actually happen to be from so I asked him about a particular store there that’s pretty famous because it’s been in the movies and he had no idea what I was talking about.

So then he asked me what my marital status was and I said I was a "black widow." He said how do you support yourself without a man in your life? So I asked him how do you support yourself without a wife in your life? He hasn’t blocked me yet but I’m sure it’s coming because he told me I am very rude to men and a woman should be subservient. I might have to mess with this one for some entertainment.
Sep 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Guyton
by: Anonymous

Anyone being scammed by this player?
Sep 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		💣 Mojo1878
by: Anonymous

This one is a sexual predator! He starts off nice and ends up asking for pics by email! Talks about wanting to meet up and gets vulgar! I played him last year and reported him but from previous messages noted on here I see he is still pulling the same tricks! This one is a loser!
Sep 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		💣 Mojo1878
by: Anonymous

Oh I played this sexual predator months back. Finally blocked him. He starts out nice but ends up wanting pics to stimulate himself with! Steer clear ladies!
Sep 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Abhishek Pandit
by: Anonymous

AP2929181. This one is a piece of work. We have exchanged 2 words. Wasted no time. Must be needing to make his quota by the end of the month. Just sent me this message:

I am so sorry for the late response. I don’t have enough data here on my tap. I really don’t mean to ask this but I just had to and if you can’t I understand. I asked my nanny to go to the store and get me an iTunes gift card. So I could subscribe to my daily devotions. And listen to messages but I haven’t heard from her. Maybe she’s having a hard getting I don’t know. I don’t have access to them here so am wondering if you could help me with $100 iTunes Gift Card. You can get them at Walmart. CVS; or Kroger stores.
Sep 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Have you eaten/I love looking at you
by: Anonymous

Several have messaged me on WWF and then want to go to hangouts for more conversation:

Pere Henry/Henry Pere
David Anderson
Thomas Richerdson
John Hookman
Rubben Bakker
Able God

Anything from live in Cali, now working in Alaska, to I'm from Brazil, living in Co and working in the Gulf, and I am stationed in Africa, but requesting an emergency leave. They say oh your so beautiful, blah blah blah.

When I refuse to go over to hangouts some continue to pry and others leave the game and delete their profile. But the verbiage is all the same.
Sep 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brazen
by: Melanie

A stolen pic of food network chef Andrew Zimmern. I wrote to WWF with snaps of fake person and the same photo stamped Getty image. They told me he would have to complain. They don’t give a dam we are potentially being scammed. I have had a Lot of scammers play me and not talk this week. Usual 2 first names but no chat. New fame?
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two first names
by: Anonymous

I know this topic is overly shared. I haven’t had anyone try and chat with me in a while, until today. I don’t remember his name, however, I do recall it was two first names. He’s a level 8, but has very low scores. He started with saying nice to play you in the game, blah, blah, blah. When he asked where I was from, I said Nigeria. Two hours later, person and game are gone from my played games.

Lesson: when asked where I’m from, the response will always be Nigeria!
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Most have two first names
by: Anonymous

It's so interesting that most of the scammers have two "front" male names like Thomas Michael. They try so hard to obtain your email address, or to meet you in a hangout. One has repeatedly wants me to invest in foreign currency. RIGHT. It seems like many of the scammers are in the oil industry, oil rig workers, petroleum contractors, etc.

I finally said I'd love to get together with one. He professed undying love, called me his queen, etc. Bulls#$t.
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Have you eaten!
by: Anonymous

To answer the question posted by one of the ladies here have you eaten yet? Eating is a big thing for Nigerians, especially for once many of them cannot even eat one square meal a day. So for them eating is very important. It’s like asking how are you?

I do not condone scamming at all, I think it is despicable and it is stealing. I have learned though that not all scammers are scamming for luxury items. My guess is that 80 to 90% of them are scamming to stay alive. This does not make scamming right, don’t get me wrong. I have just learned the circumstances behind the behavior.
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Giuseppe-Scammer
by: Anonymous

Beware of Wayne Giuseppe. I played with him for a few days, he had no photo, just a capital W. He uploaded a photo last night. I reverse imaged it, Bingo! A stolen pic of a male Italian model Peppe Di Giorgio.

There are photos of him also on the Nigerian Dating Scam site, the stolen pics and he has different names. He says he is from Italy but lives in Texas with his 13 year old son Carl.

Lies
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gerard Brennan
by: Anonymous

Another one. Gerard Brennan also Gerry Lewis.

Tried to find out my name, asked if I had kids, married. He is divorced, single. From Rochester NY but his profile says Germany.

When he wasn’t getting much info from me - he disappeared
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Listing scammer names
by: Anonymous

Listing scammer names does no good. They just set up a new profile & continue their scam. Bottom line is you never know who you are playing with in the game. You never know who is actually behind the name & photo.
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why???
by: Anonymous

Why do they want to know if you have eaten? Why do they want to know the weather "over there". I tell them I live in Utopia. Oh..that’s nice. I have had a few lately that now wait awhile to chat, but as soon as they do, they ask the same lame questions.
Sep 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben richards
by: Anonymous

I either had him or one that used the same language almost words for word and the favorite color thing is getting old. Everyone uses it.
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas William
by: Anonymous

I have him too. A marine engineer
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Richard
by: Anonymous

Has photo of a grey haired man in a tuxedo. Asks loads of questions like this:

That’s cool, What is your favorite color? My favorite colors are both white and red, because the white stands for a pure heart and the red stands for love, so when you add the both of them together you have a pure hearted love, that is me because I do have a pure heart for love.

He followed it up with this:

That’s cool.. How often do you like to go out, I mean going partying? I do not go out often that much ever since, I lost my late wife, because going out alone seems not enjoyable to me, so the few time that I go out must be with the kids and I will be looking forward to go out with that special Someone someday.

Yup, pretty evident this is a bot. Told him I was leaving, called him "Ken" and he corrected me and wants me to text him when I'm back. Interesting but not going to stick around.
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Williams
by: Anonymous

The Thomas Williams story is the exact story James Land used
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Williams/frank williams
by: Anonymous

Same guy using Thomas Lindegaard pics? Really? How many other names do these guys share - come on words with friends don’t let these guys spoil your game.
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		It Didn't Get Far
by: J

So, I am assuming this was a guy johnsonscot829 and he starts off with hello dear. How are you.

I reply with I'm fine. How are you?

He says good. Where are you from.

Then I no longer bothered.

A day later he says hello

I don't respond.

Another day passes and he says i guess you are to busy to talk to me

Next thing I know his user name & our game was gone from my list of players...Lol.

Truth be told he gave me the creeps from the get go!
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frankwilliam
by: Anonymous

Or whoever this guy is? Face recognition sites brought up a real life guy scanned so many times just because he is good looking and will attract the ladies. My heart bleeds for these guys who try and trick vulnerable women.
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer: Mark Cipriano
by: Anonymous

Mark Cipriano is a scammer. His picture is widely used by scammers for games and dating sites. As if a guy that good looking needs to find a woman on Words with friends. Lol!
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scammers for you to know
by: Anonymous

More scammers for you to be aware of:

Louis Stammer 
Thomas Walden
Mark William
David Williams  
James Alexander Powei  
Sep 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Williams
by: Anonymous

Cargo Ship Sea Captain. Widowed, from Denmark, 1 son, 15 years old in boarding school. Lives in Atlanta, Ga. Taking goods from China for delivery in Syria and Yemen. Gets to Istanbul and doesn't have enough money to pay port fees. Bank has frozen his account and he can't get his goods out until he pays fees.

Having "son" contact you is nice touch. Photos used is a sea captain Thomas Lindegaard Madson from Denmark.

Really good conman.
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another day new scammers
by: Melanie

Yes to wife killed in gas explosion. Son is at school and lives in school hostel. Seriously? Said he was a general surgeon in Syria. I one upped him. I am a trauma surgeon in Afghanistan. Said he was career military. Asked him his rank. Doctors don’t have rank. Ding.

Dave Collins was his name. Am now playing a guy who swears his bad English is his keyboard errors even though I correct all his sentences into perfect English. I reverse searched his pic.

A gay guy on twitter...meet Markp6689.

Another day another couple hours wasted.
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris James and Edward Hill
by: Anonymous

Is anyone playing or has anyone played with either one of these guys? Both of them are oil rig engineers, one divorced, one widowed, no kids. These guys are pretty smooth, but their grammar is poor. They fall in love within days, and they both need large sums of money to complete their jobs because their accounts are frozen.

Surprise!! Same old story.
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

Here is just a few of the past scammers I’ve played:

Patrick John
Mark Owen
James Lands
Anderson Scott
Ben Piccio
Wayne Anderson
Charles Zubarev
Tom Weaver
Davin Connor
Karl Marx
Smith John
Franklin Jefferson
Frank Douglas
Scott Donald

Right now my scammer is setting me up and he has weaved a story and now I must contact him as something has happened. Ah the storyline progresses.

Just remember they are all pathetic.
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Heinrich Peterson
by: Anonymous

Does that name sound familiar to anyone? His Instagram name is iam_p_h_p. He says he lives in Roseville, California. He has a dog by the name of Teddy. He is 54 years old and has two sons. He says that he is a self-employed construction engineer. He has not asked me for money or cards and we still just talk on Instagram.

I would love to know if someone out there is aware of him.

Thank you
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Hi. I’ve met more than enough scammers, on WWF, it got so tiring that I started to play their game, we got on hangouts and I asked for money and whoops!!! I was blocked!! Just to stay safe I always blocked back.

Anyone hear of these guys:

Patrick John,
James Lands,
Pavao Zagorec,
Mark Owen,
James Mark,
Carlton Ernesto,
James Cady,
Dave Underwood,
Anderson Scott,
Jones Walker?

It gets out of hand.
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		possible scam on words
by: Anonymous

Anyone hear of Cristina Teijo Heik? Lots of personal questions on words
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Judge felix
by: Anonymous

Wife and kid died in gas explosion. He is a Dr on peace keeping mission blah blah. Pretty funny to hear all the stories and watch them try to scam!
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas nobil favour
by: Anonymous

Big liar and scammer! Ship captain from Augusta Georgia but just happens to be in Spain. 17 yr old daughter.
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clever smart : David womark
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this one and his buddy

David womark

Justice Hensley

Also. World trust expresss.
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Close
by: Anonymous

Same story, widow, son named James. I played the game as I had seen the same profile pic before and at the end I told the person I knew he was a scammer and of course he played dumb and said he was looking for love and I told him this wasn’t a dating site and to go to hell!
Sep 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Morgan
by: Anonymous

Mark Morgan, is a nasty piece of work
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sickos
by: Anonymous

Add Jackson Davis to this list.

Widowed oil and gas engineer from NY
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Setting up
by: Anonymous

My WWF scammer is setting up for his ‘pitch’. He is now into a big story and I’m waiting for him to ask me to hold a package for him. He was good for a while but I think his English grammar has gone downhill as I think he probably has to get to his ‘mark’ by the months end.

Anyone else experience end of month push? Just watch and see. And watch how many new scammers come out at the beginning of a new month
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All the Same Person
by: Anonymous

When Ben Piccio and I video chatted he had the camera way across the room. It was hard to see clearly if he was the exact person in the photo. He was definitely close in looks.

On Yandex.images it shows they are stolen images of an innocent man.

Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All the same person
by: Anonymous

Question, when you video chatted was it the same guy in his photo? Just curious if they are using their real photos.
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To: All the same person
by: Anonymous

Add Ben Carson to the list you provided.

The problem is there is more than one person operating under those names.

I chatted with Wayne Anderson multiple times. He wanted money in Amazon cards. Then he suddenly wanted more. Guess what?....oil rig and equipment failures.

Blocked

A week later Ben Piccio wanted to play on WWF and he used the same photo as Wayne. I thought Wayne was being a jerk to I played Ben stringing him along. Ultimately Ben and I video chatted, and yes we talked back and forth on video. He said the email he used was BenCarson - his first name and his grandson’s first name. He only mentioned $600 but never pressed for it.

I Blocked him because he mentioned the money.

Then in Late January Wayne Anderson contacted me through email and I played him good - he also used another email address on Hangouts - clue he has multiple email addresses to string multiple women along at the sane time.

I Blocked Wayne 100%

Ladies, I have a lot of male scammers that have tried their best to scam me. Do not believe any of them. If a man truly loves you he will move mountains to see you.

SEND NO MONEY, ITUNES,OR AMAZON CARDS, PHONES OR LAPTOPS.

SEND NOTHING AND BLOCK THEM.
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Abelanani 1414
by: Anonymous

Big time scammer and very good at what he does.

Be aware of Abelanani 1414
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All the same person
by: Anonymous

How does one know they are the same person?
Sep 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All the same person
by: Anonymous

allinthegame
Ben Cason
Ben Piccio
Wayne Anderson
Ben Piccio 5

Block & Delete
Sep 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Busted
by: Anonymous

I am playing one who is using Dr. Scott Humpal's pictures, and you can listen on You Tube, about Dr Scott Humpal's story, and he knows his picture and profile are being used by these scammers, so watch out for Benjamin Franklin, or Frank Benjamin.
Sep 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammers
by: Anonymous

Trevor Hoare
Scott Humpal
Nelsonjones981

On an amusing note, the profile pic of Scott Humpal and nelsonjones981 were the same. Had them both in my play list at the same time. "Scott" was incredibly nasty when I didn't answer quickly. He resigned and ccx when I saw his name in the play someone new and tried starting another game. Which he resigned from as soon as he clicked on chat and realized we'd already been through the routine.

Too bad. I was hoping to waste some more of his time. Lol "Nelson" was doing the usual, asking to go to hangouts, etc. Strung him along for a few days and at some point the impersonators changed people. He started asking questions that jerk number one had already asked, and his word scoring became much less than jerk number one. He was asking for my phone number and I said "please just give me yours so I can call you." He gave me a number but of course it didn't work.
Sep 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		A real charmer.
by: JC

Watch out for Curtis Brown
Aka: Curt Brown
Aka: Kurt Friedrich
Says he is boss on oil rig. He was born in Germany. His Sad story is parents killed in car accident. Came to U.S. Stayed with Uncle who's family treated him horribly. Ran away. Later worked odd jobs put himself in school. Met his wife Alice, they had 2 children. Wife died of Breast cancer.

Now he is lonely. Looking for new love. Nanny takes care of 2 children, Paul and Mary. Children need a mother. Prefers to stay private. His crew, are his friends and family. Address in Brooklyn is real but not his. Loves sending love songs , he sings to you, believes in God. Has money in bank but his assets are frozen right now because he is on rig in UK and bank cannot help him until he gets back to the States. Cannot get to money until he can get home.

Requests, mostly Steam cards and Amazon and sometimes iTunes and just recently Google play. Recently stopped talking because I would not send $4000.00 for him to get home to Brooklyn N.Y and get money from his bank account and to see his children. I have a picture of him. He is Apparently born German but does not speak German. He does speak a little French and also Italian. Very sweet, very charming, pictures very handsome if they are him. Uses let names, baby, honey and deary. Accent sounds other than German.

Claims to be 58 yrs of age. Will eventually Go from Dr. Jeckyl to Mr. Hyde if he doesn't get his own way and everything is your fault if you have a disagreement. Will ask "What is your problem?" OR " What's wrong with you?" And always assures you, he is not playing games.

Hope this helps out anyone who might meet him and oh the likes of WhatsApp. Yes I was sucked into him for almost 5 months. Feel bad for not heeding all the signs. They were there and I knew it😟

Guess I did not want to know it.

P.S...if he sends you quotes as if he wrote them copy and paste on Google and surprising how many Google will find. A word or 2 may be changed but they are not his words.😔
Sep 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Texas scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone been contacted by a scammer named Lee Hovers, Arnold Hovers? Days from Texas, an oil engineer who is presently in a rig in Istanbul. Supposedly has 2 kids, is a widower.
Sep 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warning players
by: Melanie

I am currently playing 12 games I don’t want to play as a result of warning other women. Three quit on me when I warned them. I sent it and pasted chat, etc. a few thanked me and thought something was off but 1/2, have ignored my chat. I have no idea if they saw it. WWF makes it impossible to send a message to a player who isn’t playing you which drives me crazy. I would warn them all. Now, I am exhausted from playing too much.
Sep 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carlos Alexander
by: Anonymous

Caught one just now. He uses Carlosalexander101 on his wwf and it’s a picture of an older Anglo man in uniform in front of an airforce jet and it says United States Army and General Command Staffs College on his wwf info. He introduces himself the same way and says he is from Dallas, TX deployed to Kabul Afghanistan. He claims he is a ‘military doctor orthopedic surgeon and a major general of the United States Army’.

I told him that’s nice. I work for the international division of cyber crime investigators for Interpol and I go on apps such as words with friends and wait for scammers to friend me and as soon as they do their IP is captured and their names and email and photos are matched up to those in a database who are known to try and hurt people by taking their money.

He said ‘thank you for your service’. I said all I do is play online games at work so my job is awesome. The police do all the rest. (Ok I have the tv show Criminal Minds to thank for this back story).

He wanted to know the names of these scammers. I told him there are many and they change names. He said what happens when these people are identified. I said wherever they are in the world they are now being arrested and the police are catching more and more of them and in some countries because they’re hurting vulnerable women and men, their punishment is very serious.

Poof. He was gone.
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Tell them you are in prison in Siberia and can’t talk about things.
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nelson Gabriel
by: Anonymous

Just curious if the person posted about Nelson Gabriel if they have their profile Id, as I couldn’t find one with just the name. I was playing with someone named Leonard Nelson and we had conversed playing the game and I mentioned something about my grandson Gabriel. Might be pure coincidence but almost seems like he takes a name and makes a new name out of it.

It is probably the same person who tried to get money out of me and didn’t
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Having fun with scammers
by: Anonymous

I love reading these to find out what they will try next. I love telling them that I'm from the new england area and they assume I'm from England, that tells me they're a scammer. The best was the one that had picked a state from the area and was going to hop on a plane to see me lol.

I've had a few think I was going to divorce my husband and leave my 5 kids for them after a day (not married and I only have one kid). I have told some of them off and they think I'm funny.

I've only blocked one that became real nasty, Herry Dison, he fell in love with me instantly even though I said I was married. He said he lived in Virginia and was on a Peace keeping mission. He then said he told his son that I was going to be his mum. I told I was not leaving my family and that he should try a dating site instead.

The next day his son gets sick because I wouldn't be his mum and he pretends to be his son talking to me on wwf and the only way he is going to get better is if I send him a gift lol. The next day he calls me wicked because he lost his son because I wouldn't be his mum and also I should be ashamed of myself lol.

I told one guy that my husband is my best friend and the next I know another guy asks if we can be best friends instead of asking to be friends hmmm.

The broken English, the same questions, and the widows with kids are all give away that it's a scammer and they will eventually ask for a gift card or disappear lol.

Block them or have fun with them but just don't give them money!
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jb
by: Anonymous

I never ever go off site with these idiots as they are all scammers. I have been threatened and told I was going to die soon etc. I mess with them for a while then report them 🤣
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to warn other players?
by: Anonymousmary

It seems in words with friends there are hundreds of scammers. When you play you are suggested other players with common friends and I noticed "our scammers" are playing with several other women ( most of them over 50 and their own photo in the profile). So how can we warn them? It seems Zynga isn't doing much!
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My instincts were right
by: JB

I wrote earlier today about AlvinWalker1234. It seems my Lietenant Colonel isn't as polished and kind as he appeared! I called him, and his ring of cohorts, out on the carpet for attempting to scam me and told him that I would not waste another minute on him. I also told him I was reporting him to the authorities so that all could be aware of his deception and tactics.

I did not report him right away as I wanted to see what type of response I would get and boy did I get one, in broken English of course.

He actually threatened me and told me he would find a way to hunt me down to show me that HE was the authority. He called me a "F'ing White Bitch" and promised me that I would live to be sorry as there is strength in numbers. His last comments are simply too repulsive to share with anyone...absolutely vulgar!

I reported him for abuse, AlvinWalker1234 is now banned from WWFriends 2 and he is but a distant memory. Scum of the earth these scammers are. Be cautious and keep your wits about you.

Never reveal any personnel information and for heaven sake, do not agree to connect with them on any other platform. Take care all!
Sep 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Alfred
by: Anonymous

Suspected scammer. Goes by AnthonyAlfred259. Says he lives in Dublin Ireland. Widower father. Daughters name is Nancy and is away for school. Has not asked for money but claims to be in love within a few conversations.
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Williams
by: Anonymous

Fred Williams. Something is very off by the way he speaks. First he says he hope I am having a wonderful time playing on here, and I am having a wonderful evening. I said yes, doing good. He then tells me that that was wonderfully said, and that he feels honored to share his words and thoughts on here. I said ok.

Then he says I’m Fred Williams. By name. Currently playing for California San Francisco and you? After being a bit persistent I tell him East Tx. He says seem like nice place cos I have never been there before. And then asks how I found the game. Not very bright. I am getting tired of these guys. I have not heard his widow story yet. Just that he has a grown daughter.
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Asborne
by: Anonymous

Suspecting this one is too. Be careful ladies, he’s a charmer.
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please ban the following scammer!
by: Anonymous

He is is playing words with Friends 2 with me and goes by the name of Alvin Walker. He has attempted to get me to download Google Hangout and when I refused, he asked me if I was familiar with Telegraming!

He says he is a Lieutenant Colonel from Germany currently assigned to duty in Afghanistan. Beware as it appears that it is some sort of ring all of whom are interested in one outcome that being financial gain. Your first clue is that each of the comments "Alvin" makes are written in different styles. The first comment I received was written with a good basic understanding of the English language. Thereafter, scripts were filled with incorrect grammar and loaded with errors.

Does anyone out here know how to go about notifying Words with Friends 2 personnel so that this individual (or group) can be banned?
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I had a scammer and before I knew it he got $60 out of me. He said he needed it for wifi so we could continue to chat. He was very charming and believable. I don't think the names matter because they change their names and use different photos. The photo of this guy was of a famous Australian business man.

When I confronted him, he denied it. Men don't fall in love with you in 5 minutes. If it seems to good to be true then it is. Block these users and scammers.
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Joseph
by: Anonymous

Mine is Morgan Joseph. He works on an oil rig in Mexico. Lives in Florida. He wants me to go on hangout. I said no. He said ok for now. I'm going to have fun stringing him along.

Morganjoseph052 is his screen name. I was almost scammed from someone else but didn't take it.

Oh, his pic is of handsome man on phone
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bray Cawley
by: Anonymous

He contacted in on words then we moved over to Hangout and within 5 days he was in love with me and wanted to get married. He is on an Oil Rig in Germany, has a daughter in boarding school in New York and a son working in Dubai in the oil fields. He wanted me to take this blood test to show my good faith of not lie to him.

No matter what I told him he blew it off even when I showed the picture he was using was a gay man. Kept saying they stole his picture.
Sep 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends scamner hakon peterson
by: Anonymous

Please watch out for HakonP2 and name Hakon Peterson. BIG SCAMMER. PLEASE DELETE RIGHT AWAY.
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		A baddie
by: Melanie

Loving the comments. Polycystic kidney cancer is the new death of the month. Even though it isn’t cancer or fatal. I played a guy PaulDanileel. His pic is stolen from a well known Canadian lecturer but he is an investor and for $1,000.00, he can make you better but $10,000.00 rich.

Avoid him. Emmanuel Hill, cannot keep his time zones straight. Insists he is in Dubai but is 60-90 minutes off. Says I am a little right he is a little right it is only time. I told him time is actually exact and sent him the google cut and paste. Said he was from Ottawa. Big mistake all my family is there. Sent me wiki posts.

Avoids questions but they all do. His pic is a guy in Chicago.
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Joseph
by: Anonymous

I think I have a live one called Morgan Joseph and just found out he works on an oil rig in Mexico 🤣
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Collinson carter
by: Anonymous

Knew from the start he wasn’t who he said. From NYC but in Moscow as a DR. for the UN🤦‍♀️ The picture the guy isn’t old enough to even be out of med school. I told him I was in federal law enforcement and he said cool🤷‍♀️. Then asked if I was married but I didn’t answer and I asked was he.?!? He wrote back "I ask the question ok!" 🤔. Delete and block
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible scammers
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been contacted by a German named
Joaquam Sylvester Robert's, supposedly a widower who lost his wife to leukemia & daughter, Victoria in boarding school. Works as a construction manager in Crostia. Wanted $24,500 for 3 month leave to visit.

Another is plastic surgeon works in Somalia with US soldiers. Has daughter named Lucy in boarding school in Florida.

Anyone heard of these two??
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kidney Disease
by: Anonymous

I also had the guy who had kidney disease. He lost his wife and daughter but still has a son. Worked in the Gulf (they all like to work there). I also mentioned that specific disease is treatable and strange that both his wife and daughter died from it. LOL, too funny.
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yeo I was scammed
by: Anonymous

How do I add pictures?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		This week scammers
by: Mary

1. Frank Smith, supposed single engineer

2. John, picture of a middle 50s guy with blue t-shirt, introduced himself as a Danish oil rig engineer, but when I replied "omg another one and I bet you are widow with kids" he blocked me straight away

3. I think David, pic of a dog, Davybald, is a scammer too even if he is a good player, writes at different hours and he says he is from Ohio, 62, major general in Kabul. Even if I keep telling him I don't believe him he hasn't blocked me yet, unusual.
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words scammers
by: Anonymous

I show them a picture of a drag queen and they vanish quickly
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Kelley
by: Anonymous

I think I had him only it was his wife that had the kidney disease. I said wow most people dont die from that. He said ok. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sullivan Porter
by: Anonymous

Can anyone confirm if this guy is a scammer or not?
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Kelly/ jasonk2359
by: Anonymous

A widower, lost his daughter through polycystic kidney disease but still has a 4 year old son. He is 56. He's working 'in a Poland' but in the next breath says he's on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. All the usual crap.
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Jacob
by: Anonymous

This guy deals in oil. He was on his way to Turkey when his ship got attacked and robbed. He'd previously told me the oil barrels on the ship were empty so I asked him what was stolen. Apparently his deposit money for the oil and 5 iPhones. He wanted me to pay for the iPhones lol
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dustin Blake 77
by: Anonymous

Anyone come across this guy? Allegedly originally from Denmark, now living in New Orleans and raising a 17 year old daughter on his own. Works in construction. His daughter suddenly developed a srrious illness and red flags appeared; I expected him to ask for help with medical bills and didn't hang around
Sep 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ginger I have had about half of those such idiots. I mess with them for a while then report them lol.
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WOW!
by: Lynda

Ginger!! I am in AWE of your list!! You go girl!! I have dumped so many of them. Actually, love toying with these morons!!

They think I’m on an aircraft carrier at port in ARIZONA!! 😂

Keep it up!! 🤗
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yep I was scammed
by: Anonymous

His name is Ben Piccio. He is very charming. But after a few weeks he was telling me he loved me. He then told me his assets were frozen and that he needed money to help his grandson out. Lots of red flags.

I was blindsided and hurt by this deception. I did a reversed search and it came up fake image.

Beware I dont want anyone to get emotionally hurt
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roland E. Howard
by: mondoawesome

Nope, not the pulp fiction writer. This one is going to make me rich by giving me safe deposit boxes of dead people's money for a fee of 720 GB pounds, of course.
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pia Konrad blonde “German “ female scammer
by: Mark

German supposedly living in the Bronx. Invites to hangouts. Asks for money to get fathers precious gemstones from Istanbul. Uses blonde models photos.
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To name a few...
by: Ginger

Chris Morgan, George Chris, martins cooper, peter Wilson, Williams best, Brian Louis, Morgan gray, Derrick Wilson, James Kelvin, David Williams, Tony R., Rogers Michael, Jack O Clint, Brian Louis, Williams Best, gune Scott, Bradley m. Kim, luizeric, Danny Calvin, David Davisbenenezer, Clark White, Rob Johnson, Raymond James, Anthony Olden, Mark Walter, Abrams William, Ruben smith, Dave Compton, Jacob Grayson, Zac David, William Davis, David Marc, Patrick Louis, mark Walter, gune Scott, Nicolas Eliot, David Taber, Lucas William, Tom W, Clinton Williams, Alberto Jose, Harry Kenneth, Grayson Williams, Christopher perry, Harry Kenneth, Grayson Williams, tony pope lee, Tom Wilson, Robert Powell, John Williams, James Nichols, Mark Walter, Ralph Alessio, Patrick Louis, Hector Micheal, Robert Powell, frank Morgan, James Scott, Bryan gavin (just to name a few, I have kept track of over 200)
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian scammers
by: Ginger

Ok, since Jan 2019 I personally have encountered and kept a log of over 200 scammers on wwf. Here are some dead giveaways. ( I have played for like 7 years ) They call you DEAR: they are all kinds of OIL WORKERS: DOCTORS ,in Afghanistan, Srria- with UN or WHO.

Want to know if you are married and /or have relatives close by. They are all widowed and have a child. Wife died from cancer, car accident. English is NOT THAT OF A NATIVE ENGLISh speaker. They say am, instead of I AM, they say they are from us or USA, or a town, us whereas we say like city or city and state.

I have just started reporting them for NAME AND PHOTO IMPERSONATION, DO SO BY HITTING CHAT OPTIONS, THEN REPORT ABUSE. I am approached by an average of 4 every time I play. I have been told F... YOU many times and called a bunch of names, like white monkey and empty threats, as well.

PLESE DONT FALL FOR THIS NONSENSE
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nelson Gabriel
by: Anonymous

English not too bad sometimes, really easy to figure out he's scamming you tho
Sep 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Morgan
by: Anonymous

Anyone got Mark Morgan. Thinks you believe every word he says.

lol
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Surgeon doctor
by: Anonymous

This guy said he was a surgeon doctor. Dr Jacob Brown. Good looking picture. So I told him I know that’s not him as that is a picture of someone I know.

Poof. He was GONE. And no it wasn’t a picture of any one I knew
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Twist
by: Anonymous

Yes, I also had a Nigerian playing me. Claimed to be unemployed & wanted me to bring him into the USA & marry him.

Problem is I knew he could not possibly be in love with me. He was just looking for a free ride into the USA. Then would dump me. Duh! I wasn’t born yesterday🤣🤣🤣
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Howard
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of James Howard from Cleveland on Words with friends?
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		💣 Mojo1878
by: Why weirdos

Anyone playing this guy?? Seems he is after naked pics by email! Steer clear!! Pervert!!
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Embarrassed
by: Anonymous

On Sept 9th, my post was titled, Ladies, I Got Your Back. I am embarrassed to say I accused this gentlemen Gary Cork of Ontario, Canada of being a scammer. I caught the real Nigerian scammer, goes by the name of Jeff, or he might use the name, Tony Grayson, or Tony Graysonwayne, and what he did, was get pictures of Gary Cork and claimed to be him, its when I did a reverse image search and found all of Gary's pictures the scammer was sending me.

I called Gary and explained to him how embarrassed I was, I apologized for my mistakes, for not checking further into this scam business, which I lost $3,000.00 dollars (I've read of some who has lost more).

Lesson Learned
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New twist
by: Melanie

I have currently three games going with Nigerians who identify as Nigerians! Two haven’t asked me for anything. One asked me to sponsor him to get to the USA as he is a very talented actor and screen writer and he would do great in our country. I said I couldn’t. We moved along.

Played some more and then came the are you on hangouts etc. I just blocked him. GeorgeUS, they all change their names so fast. I was bored last Sunday and kept one going all day. Told him finally I was a guy who uses his wife’s pic, because of my secret govt. job. He swore at me in Nigerian. I managed to report him before he could block me.
Sep 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Good job I am suspicious
by: Anonymous

I’ve had a few of these chatting to me. Usual stuff as noted here - one was an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the intestines, colon and anus. When I said ‘how interesting, an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in colorectal’ he didn’t bat an eyelid!! I have changed my settings now. Names I have blocked are:

eriklockwood23
Richardhill3362
Albertodanny111
marvinthompson
Sep 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Walter Horst
by: Anonymous

Knew he was a scammer during the first game and chat session. After checking this site I was absolutely sure with clue facts. Oil rig worker, widowed, a child to support, and hangouts were all red flags. It’s so sad these men waste any intelligence for these scams.

His biggest mistake was calling the North Sea the German Sea.

Sad!
Sep 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't fall for it
by: Anonymous

Although the scammers may profess their everlasting love and other lies, there are suggestions from the US government and other watchdogs groups to never send money to someone you've never met in person. Don't give out back or credit card info. This rule of thumb will ensure scammers won't get our hard earned money.
Sep 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one...
by: Anonymous

Kentscott33
All one word. New to WWF today, yeah right. Usual chat up line:
Hi
How you doing today
Why won’t you talk to me

Profile pic of a good looking guy in shorts walking on the beach.

Resigned when I didn’t respond.

I wish these scammers could read this website, don’t they realize how stupid they are? The minute you see a pic of a guy in uniform, location States it’s obvious. And how come they’re able to use such big words when they’re almost illiterate in conversation?

To other players re Barry Spencer...yes, absolute idiot. I’m even looking at female challengers in a new light. Jeez, they look like obvious scammers too. Having said that I’ve made a couple of good friends through playing this game, male & female.
Sep 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tommy Berry
by: Anonymous

Scammer using stolen photos of German doctor tries desperately to get you to go to hangouts
Sep 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is he a scammer
by: Anonymous

His name is Phillip Peterson and he plays wwf really good at it.
Sep 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adrian amos
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Adrian Amos ?
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris James
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played with this guy? He is smooth, uses a good looking profile pic, can be funny but his grammar can be poor. He loves you quickly, needs money for his cold oil rig workers off the coast of Scotland, and will pay you back ASAP with interest! 😂😂😂. Bad news!
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carson
by: Anonymous

Is anyone playing/has played with "Carson"? He does not ever mention a last name, his profile pic is that of a decent looking 50ish looking man in military garb of some type. He is another "selfless" saint on a peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan.

He professes love immediately, pushes for you to go to WhatsApp or hangouts, and he attempts to ask sexually suggestive questions while playing the game. Block!
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ronald is a scammer
by: Anonymous

He claims he is a widow with two kids. He also claims that he has a nanny for his kids and he has not dated since he lost his wife two years ago. He has an accent and claims he grew up in Africa but currently lives in VA. His profile pic is of a white male but since he supposedly grew up in Africa he developed an accent.

He tries to get money from you and get your personal information. He claims he loves you and wants to marry you.

Please do not play with strangers. Only play with people you know.
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to tell if it’s a scammer
by: Anonymous

Put the word mumu in the chat. They bail really fast if they are a Nigerian scammer 😂😂
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Fred
by: Anonymous

I had him and dumped him lol.

A scammer.
Sep 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be Aware
by: Anonymous

Luis Robinson
Hamid Shoma also goes by Randy Tyson
Andy Wilson
Miller Swin

Anyone hear of these four guys? Luis, oil rigger, I dumped him and Hamid/Randy, also on oil rigs. Oh the stories they told.

Miller is an oil rigger and needs an ITunes Card to keep talking to me. That’s not going to happen. Andy writes beautiful poetry, recites the Bible, wonderful love stories. Supposedly was shot in Afghanistan two days ago. Supposedly an intelligence officer. Needs money to pay to keep his internet connection on. A whole base isn’t dependent on one person.

If I don’t do this he will die and will be my fault. NOT!!!!! Don’t fall for this stuff.

Anyone else talking to them?

Be aware!!!
Sep 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Fred
by: Anonymous

My mother is chatting with a William Fred on Words with friends. He is saying all the right things and smooth talking her. Guess what??? He’s a widowed engineer!!!

Anyone else know of a William Fred???
Sep 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Capital, aka Nicholas
by: Anonymous

I suspected something was off, since this guy uses Thomas Capital for a screen name, yet he mentioned that his name was Nicholas. The usual chat, Hello, how are you, where are you from, etc. Then, I get this totally off the wall comment, " Anyway, there was no way I could just flip pass your page when I saw how astonishing beautiful you look. I must say your beauty beats the imagination of almost all men in their fantasy world."

What makes this really funny is that I use a close up picture of my gigantic yellow lab as my profile picture (yes, he IS beautiful)! My last comment prior to blocking him was "Omg! I used a picture of my DOG for my avatar!" I'm laughing yet.
Sep 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hill Jeff Nathan Levenstein
by: Anonymous

Played both men. Jeff Hill, not his real name, and Nathan Levenstein, not his real name either. Put their photos through a reverse image search, and jackpot! Both are scammers, going by a fake name, blocked them both
Sep 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SImple Solution
by: Anonymous

So glad you are so smart.

Pride goeth before destruction & a haughty spirit before a fall.

Apparently you have never been lonely & vulnerable. Good for you. This website is here not to find fault, but to help a lonely, vulnerable person to be aware of romance scammers. I had never heard of such scams & I am very appreciative of other people’s experiences.

Unfortunately, it is more than money that is lost during romance scams. Romance scams create emotional losses as well.😢 way more to life than just money.
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Simple Solution
by: Anonymous

The m/o of the scammer has been widely discussed on this forum. Good looking guy, 2 first names, recently started playing scrabble, etc. Anyone who falls for the flattering lies is foolish and gullible. Fool and his/her money are soon parted. End of story.
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Edison!!??
by: Anonymous

I am currently playing with Thomas Edison! HA! Single dad, petroleum geologist from Sweden living in Texas.
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dogs
by: Anonymous

Has anyone else noticed that lots of the scammers are now using profile pictures with dogs?
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Men scammers
by: Anonymous

Yeah I have a rule. As soon as a guy starts talking to me, "How are you today?" I delete the game and block them! Lol. I’m just here to play a game! These guys are idiots! So now I noticed I’m getting all these young women starting up games. Their profiles look fake but as long as they don’t try and talk to me and just play the game, I’m good!
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Smith
by: JoJo

My scammer Frank Smith doesn’t even know the signifigance of 911. Supposedly lives in the USA. Really??
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I was nearly scammed
by: Anonymous

Well I feel pretty stupid now, but I got well chatted up by a guy called Abelanai 1414, good looking, said all the things you wanted to hear and said he had worked in the mines mining gems 💎, anyway to cut a long story short, he was apparently robbed in Africa Angola, and was desperate, he had no one else, lol 😂, only me, and could I send him 30.0000 dollars, and of course he will send it straight back to me.

For all the women out there, he is an scammer, so don’t fall for it.
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chat unavailable
by: Anonymous

To the person with chat unavailable. Zynga did not disable the function. If you are playing on a dell phone you need to uninstall & reinstall with most current WWFs app.

Hope this helps.
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers use “dear” immediately
by: Anonymous

If they start conversation by calling you "dear". Block them. This is a sure clue they are a scammer and if you tell them this they all get angry and claim you are insulting them.

I tell you they are miserable players and a waste of your time !
Sep 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Turn the tables
by: Anonymous

Ok, ladies. Based on all the comments, most should know who the scammers are: Nice pic of middle age man, 2 first names, always first to start a chat with "hi", etc. When you receive them, block them or turn the tables on them.

For instance, when I get them with the casual "hi" first chat; I use their own questions on them first. I asked off the bat, are you married or what do you do for a living? This current scammer, Harbe Roberson, said he was a business man. When I asked what kind of business, he said "Maritime and also an independent contractor at the of Turkey". Lol
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Orwell
by: Anonymous

Got me an Oil Rig Engineer!!! Told him I was an Undercover Agent at a Department Store in Utopia. He said "that’s serious".

Told him my name is Bambi. Next I will tell him I have a young son named Buck.

HAHAHAHAHA
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Once question
by: Anonymous

Are most of these scammers that play with you have a low average word score?
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words scammers
by: Anonymous

Anyone on here hear of a Jack Clint
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James
by: Anonymous

I was just playing with a Dr. I wish I could tell you more about him, but the game was deleted as soon as I told him I will not go on Hangouts, or give my cell number and email address. Funny how a Doctor has so much time to play and chat while he is also a widow with a child.

I should have know something was up when he did not seem to speak very well. And he had very long, run on sentences.

How are they able to delete a game so quickly? All my other games will show a win, lose, or time out, resign, etc.

They must do this so you don’t have time, or a way of reporting them to Zynga?
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stop scammers
by: Anonymous

If your want to stop scammers on WWF go to your profile. Click on settings, turn off notification that asks if you want to find matches. No more scammers!
Sep 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I agree
by: Anonymous

I totally agree with you. I got taken too. They seem to know who is vulnerable and pray on you. Since the first and only time I have had 12 guys try to scam me out of $65,000.00

I feel bad enough what I lost as it is. Theses guys probably have a scammers manually that they read from. Wonder where I could get a job like that and scam the
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reparations
by: Anonymous

The more I read your comments, Ladies, the more I believe that since Zynga is not doing enough to rid WWF of these heinous scammers, that they should establish a fund to help pay damages to those of us who have been taken to the bank. I agree I should have been more vigilant, but hey, I’m only human. I doubt anything will happen, but I hope at least one person agrees with me
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chat Unavailable
by: Anonymous

Am I the only one where CHAT has been disabled? On all the games I have going, chat is unavailable. This seems strange. Let me know if someone else is having this issue. I like to chat with my friends once in a great while, but chat has been disabled. 🙈
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joseph Hicks and Hill Jeff
by: Anonymous

Anyone play these 2? Both constantly write long loving texts, beg for email and phone number, and are playing lots of women. Joseph in Colorado, and Hill Jeff in Syria on a peace keeping mission, says he is from NY, but his profile says District of Columbia.

I believe both are scammers, and their English is not as it should be
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Madsen lumberjack
by: Anonymous

Older guy with a pic of giant logs (he's a lumber jack). Widower. Raising granddaughter all on his own. From Scotland but has lived in the US for decades, smooth talker. Wants to talk 'elsewhere'. Scam for sure.
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF 2 Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone play a game with Zynga Inc? I got a message after saying I won $900k, to claim my prize I need to sign into the hangouts app or something. I reported it as fraud & that was it lol
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies, I Got Your Back
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this one ladies, I think he hates us or his mother, and calls himself Tony Grayson, or Tony Gransonwaye, but his real name is Gary Cork, because I had his pictures (fake ones) and found Gary on images.google.com. Then I went to Face Book, but you can see everything about him on Instagram, and he tells the ladies everything they love to hear, says he's a contractor on an oil rig (lies), he is gay, so ladies playing Words w Friends, stay vigilant, I got your back !!
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alfred jurgen
by: Anonymous

I am playing with Alfred Jurgen and he is really good. Plays in Portuguese Italian French German Spanish. He told me about his dog Porsha who is a Doberman. I asked him to send a pic of him with Porsha and he did. It matches all the other pics he sent.
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Billie Wolfskin
by: Anonymous

Threats from Billie Wolfskin. He’s going to block me if I don’t go to hangouts. Lol. Don’t go to another site with anyone and definitely not give out to much personal information to people you don’t know in person.
Sep 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Barry Spencer has disappeared, was playing with him and chatting and the same old story wife killed in car wreck and child in school. Playing with the sheikh hampden but not started chatting. Also Scott Johnson us a scammer.
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Britt Mark
by: Anonymous

Britt mark live in TX. haha. His wife cheated on him then she died from cancer. His daughter is in International Boarding School in Switzerland. What a joke. They always have a dead wife that was either in an accident or died from cancer and they have sent their child to boarding school in Canada or Switzerland.

I told him I would make one call to the FbI. He disappeared.
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ramos George, Donald James555111 Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ramos George, a scammer, says he is a doctor. Found him on multiple websites. He resigned when I stopped chatting, I see he is playing young n old women. First words were hello pretty, am a doctor. I knew right away.

How about Donald James555111, a real romancer, from Houston, blocked him , now I can't find him, probably has a new account.

If you report someone, can you stay anonymous?
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Miller
by: Anonymous

Anybody playing with Frank Miller on Words with Friends?
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I had the Sheihk too
by: Anonymous

I too had the "pleasure" of conversing with the Sheikh from Dubai. He asked me to make a contribution to his charity. I told him I would be happy to if he paid off my mortgage for me first! He didn’t know how to respond to that one! I blocked him after that!!! These losers think that we’re morons!

Stay safe!
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stupid
by: Anonymous

Really people?????? There’s any doubt these guys are scammers?!?!? MESS WITH THEM! So much fun!
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Debbie Williams Rojas
by: Anonymous

Does anybody play someone named Debbie Williams Rojas, goes by Debbiewilliams983 on WWF. Claims to be from Texas(Austin). Think they might be a scammer.
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grigby Henson DANGER Dewey miles
by: Anonymous

Was talking with this scammer who was supposedly in the USA military who was chatting constantly.
Could never beat him on words WF. He claimed he was in Afghanistan on a peace mission and the next was he wanted a $100 iTunes card and then he wanted to talk on hangouts.

Deleted all words and hangouts don’t go there
Sep 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sheikh Hamdan
by: Anonymous

Would you believe I’m playing the crown prince of Dubai? 😂 I’m pretty sure he is a scammer. I was reading a lot of the posts and it seems as if they all pretty much have the same story: Widow with child, working overseas or here but from overseas! Can they just stop bothering me!

Did a search and it sYs that WEF is a dating app! Wtf. I’m just here to play a game! 🤦‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Check list
by: Anonymous

So I’m thinking the scammers have particular questions they ask. They must complete their questions.

My answers aren’t really important because these scammers aren’t understanding the answers. I think they just fill in the form. Might even have shifts of chatting as I have found a few seem different at different times of the day or night.

Where are you from? My reply has been MARS, and only 2 people questioned that!

What is your favorite color? Chartreuse. What do you do for a living? FBI. Are you married with kids? 6 kids, 4 dogs and 4 cats. You’d think they would respond but no.
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Alexis
by: Anonymous

Oh yeah he’s back! Please beware of him. He’s super smooth and very convincing!
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers this week
by: Anonymous

Christian Matteo says he is from Ckarksville Tennessee. Captain Thomas Marshall says he is from Bellingham Washington aka thomas Bolton. All the same crap working on rigs love you in a week.
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware
by: Anonymous

Please watch out for a Scott kufus. We started chatting on words then went to hangouts. He is supposedly 61, widowed and 2 kids. We chatted a lot. And got a little too friendly. After 2 weeks he one day asked for phone cards and then I knew it was all a lie. He supposedly worked on oil rig and worth a lot of money.

I deleted him right away. The real scott kufus doesn't play words and never talk with me so his identity was stolen.
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing words with friends.
by: Anonymous

So I got some messages from a Pretty boy on WWF. I don’t even have my own picture up. It’s a picture of my gaming character. I just thought it was weird to send a random person messages especially if u don’t see the actual person.

He starts out by a simple Hi, how are you. Then he tells me he lives in the U.S But is in Russia and asks where I’m chatting from?

Ok so, my red flag detector raises even higher. Like really who just asks a random person, whom they can’t even see, where they are chatting from (kind of weird ;0).

He tells me he’s working in Russia and that he’s a Dentist Doctor. Ok, this flag is getting darker and darker. Who says dentist doctor, I mean those Americans talk funny (JK)! but do they really say I’m a dentist doctor? Then he asks me what I do for a living. Hmm, wow this guy wants to get really personal very quickly and is just very blunt.

Yup, something is definitely wrong here. I am also thinking why the heck are you playing WWF while away in Russia and your not even playing that good (^.^) .
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shawn Williams
by: Anonymous

I got a Shawn Williams on wwf, he is a scammer
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Alexis
by: Anonymous

He’s back as a scammer widowed with one child
Sep 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Norman Scott claimed he is with the CIA working undercover in Syria. He is pretty smooth. Watch out for him.

Barry Spencer is claiming to be in the U.S. Army. When I asked him his rank. He said Seargent. The picture this scammer is using is of a 3 star general with the last name of Spencer. Blocked him after he invited me to Hangout.
Sep 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank kewis
by: Anonymous

Frank Lewis claims he is from Texas has a phone number from Ohio. The picture he is using is Danny Gasmy. He uses every excuse to get google cards. He is from nigeria
Sep 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I am an oil rig engineer
by: Shannon

I have been answering the question "what is your occupation" with "I’m an oil rig engineer, currently on deployment "

It’s amazing how fast they run when you feed them back their own stupid storyline!

If they stick around, I ask them to send me money

Lol
Sep 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not scammed
by: Anonymous

Shawn Williams is probably Shawn from Word chums anyone played either one just curious
Sep 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Geny Oleg
by: Anonymous

He started conversation and asking if I was married etc. Told me he was an orthopedic surgeon doctor (who says orthopedic surgeon doctor) orthopedic surgeon already means doctor. I’m thinking if he’s a doctor, why does he play all crappy words? So how does he have a level of 35?!!

Just like all the others, his wife died in childbirth, has a son. He grew up in an orphanage. Calling me dear, and wanting my email and phone number even though I’m pictured with my husband and told him I have 5 grand children. He said, "wow great." I didn’t give him my email because the www chat was fine for me and I didn’t want to get a virus from a stranger.

At first I thought he was serious because I didn’t know about scams. Then my daughter who plays without a picture texted me, "Who’s this Geny Oleg who wants to play her, and keeps asking her, "Are you there? Are you there? She told him if there’s a green dot, I’m there. If not, I’m not.

She said he has a fake photo and blocked him. So then I knew he was just making the rounds. Didn’t ask for anything but only 1 game. Surprised we finished cause the last guy stopped playing when I wouldn’t give him my email or phone #. Jerks!
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shawn Williams
by: Anonymous

Anyone else got Shawn Williams? His english is a bit better than most of them
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		90% of my game requests come from them.
by: Anonymous

They have 0-30 games played. I now answer 1 word a day to their questions. My favorite is to say I live in Nigeria when they ask. When they press further I say it’s confidential. At least I’m wasting their time from scamming someone else. Many women are being taken for big money.
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bradly Cooper
by: Anonymous

I’ve been playing with a scammer - who I verified through tin eye and he goes by Cooper. So I called him Cooper yesterday and he told me that was his last name. His 1st name is Bradley. So, I'm playing with my own actor, Bradley Cooper. LOL
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Alexis
by: Anonymous

Daniel Alexis, plays WWF as danalexis457, claims to be a ship captain, lives in Florida. He is a Master scammer, very smooth and convincing. Calls himself my "husband " and wanted to send me his pension of $1.2 million. All I had to do was pay some upfront taxes and the money would be delivered to me as his "wife and beneficiary ".

Glad I didn’t. Avoid him like the plague. He was off the game for awhile, but just saw his name again
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So glad I found this page
by: Anonymous

September has been a busy month for scammers. I have had the deceased wife, kid in boarding school, are you on hangouts, or WhatsApp. Oh I I believe someone mentioned the lengthy blessing. I got one yesterday and blocked.
Sep 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		An Australian in Texas
by: Anonymous

I forget his name already, but I told him I lived in the land of Oz and have five husbands in response to all his questions. He said that was great and then asked me for my email.

Really???
Sep 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff Goody
by: Anonymous

Jeff Goody claims to be an orthopedic surgeon working for the "United States Nation" in Syria. lol, He blocked me when I told him it’s the United Nations, and there is no state in the name. Where do they find these bozo’s.??? And how gullible do they think people are? 😂
Sep 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Use ‘em and Lose ‘em
by: Anonymous

My goal is to make a minimum of 100 points from each scammer and then block them. If they start to communicate with me, I block them before I achieve 100 points. My "trophy" is I screenshot each scammer’s profile before I block him. Strange? Perhaps. But if Zynga cannot clean it up, then I make it work for me.
Sep 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beginning a new month
by: Anonymous

Well September rolled around and boom 10 scammers in 1 day.
Sep 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never a dull minute
by: Melanie

I never get the good players! Anyone else notice they have two first names? I have yet to have a widower with a son, they all have daughters. I would tell you names but I am sure they vanish. I had one tell me he was a TV presenter. He couldn’t write a complete sentence to save his life.
I blocked them all this am, but like cockroaches five more will pop up soon. I still haven’t had one ask me for money yet.
Sep 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Simon Cowell
by: Anonymous

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that is too funny. Now they think they are clever I have one scammer and his name is "come watch me " with picture of someone’s legs and another "love motivates55" hahaha. And the usual ones. One said he loves listening to pop music so I asked who is your favorite pop artist? He said Tony Bennett 😳 I said umm Tony Bennett?? You do realize he is 93 right???

Yes I do. OK how old are you? 70 hahaha I saw well then who did the work on your face?? Work on my face?? Yes your face lift who did it??? I didnt have work on my face. Well then you are not 70!!!! Idiots !
Sep 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Busy Holiday Week
by: Anonymous

Last week was a busy week for scammers, here are a few that contacted me:

Bray Cawley
Edward H Alexis
Scott Moline - he is bad news and on so many sited He also goes as Roberto on WWF too.
Pablo Zetta - called him out and he want my address - like that is going to happen
James Scophio
Christopher Morgan000
Mark Rivera
Joel Oscar

Like I said WWF was busy last week, I guess they all needed money as they all are working on the oil rigs somewhere.
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adams Scott
by: Anonymous

Adamsscott038- big time scammer
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Simon Cowell
by: Anonymous

Haha his picture is of a carin terrier. I asked if it was his dog and what the breed was and he said it was a cavapoo after 10-15 minutes of back and forth. But the best is that he says he is Simon Cowell.
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Supposedly a guy from Detroit Michigan and thought its cool I live at a Texas Roadhouse!!
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		A list of scammers
by: Anonymous

Frank Williams
Stephen Smith
Gary Tyle
Scott Pedro
Graig Jefferson
Ian Boland
Lucas Madison

Oil riggers, engineers, dead wife tragically, say ‘am’ instead of ‘I am’, kids with nannies or in boarding school, always chat quickly with lovey dovey remarks. All said they were born in foreign countries but have lived in the US for decades. I tell them I am playing on a naval base in Arizona. When they don’t say
‘WHAT???’ I crack up laughing, string them along for a bit then block them. Such pathetic morons.
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christian Powell
by: Anonymous

He’s a scammer!! Groomed me for months before asking for money. He had quite an elaborate story. I knew he was trying to scam me but I played along with him for awhile. He asked me for 5k first then dropped to 1k. He got mad when I wouldn’t send it to him. Thank God I was to smart for him.
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Fraser
by: Anonymous

Typical scammer, speaks in broken English, and immediately asks if you are married or single. Had a picture of a military man.
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Samson Jack
by: Anonymous

Instant chat, plays minimal words. Asks for email, hangouts, what’s app etc
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robin Tim is the same as David Warren
by: Anonymous

Same exact back story. Two different names. David says he and a friend were robbed and the friend was shot. He hasn’t asked for money or iTunes cards but I’m sure it’s coming.
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lumber Jack
by: Anonymous

Seems like a scammer.
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Get them off!!
by: Anonymous

The scammers are all over the game. Instead of blocking them, you should hit the report button so they get taken off. Sure they will be back with another fake ID but why block and let them go after another unsuspecting player.

Once they ask for money, that conversation is on there and hopefully Zynga has a fraud admin. I have tried to get info on what they do about it but no one from Zynga ever replies!!
Sep 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Rivera
by: Anonymous

A scammer for sure. Immediately wants to chat on Hangouts, on a special mission, has a son with a Nanny. I finally told him I knew he was a scammer. Also playing with George Fred. Very good player, but a scammer for sure.
Sep 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF2 Nigerian scammers
by: Anonymous

Whenever they ask me where I’m from, I say "Nigeria". That always shuts them up! 😂
Sep 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Reagan Greyson
by: Anonymous

Just helped a lady who has been done by this scum bag for a substantial amount. Please be aware of Reagan Greyson - he doesnt exist.
Sep 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Dennis Werner
by: Anonymous

All these guys are scammers. I would never do hang out or any of them. I get rid of one and 5 more pop up in an hour. I do like messing with them but never would I go off the site to talk to them.

They are creepy.
Sep 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryan Gregorty
by: Anonymous

His profile pic is of a military person. Wants to go on hangouts and chat and share pictures. I have told him I’m happily married. Couple of days he sent me a lengthy morning prayer. Today I get this:

good morning to you. How are you doing this morning. Hope you had a wonderful night rest? Just about to role out and I thought of saying good morning to a dear friend. I really enjoyed reading your from you. You are a true atom of beauty and also a standard representative of beauty. You are the dream of every man, you are as bright as the sun itself. I haven’t know much about you yet but from our first chat, you sound great.

He has only played with me for two days. Who sends messages like this? They must think I am really dumb!
Sep 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dennis Werner
by: Anonymous

I'm well aware of there tricks on here and I played along with him and went on hangouts. He sent numerous pictures that all checked out in tineye and declared his love for me after 5 days. I thought maybe he is genuine. He said he was from long beach California, a widower, daughter who was 16 and even sent pics of her too. Her name was Mackenzie and he was working in Denmark as a seafarer loading container ships. I asked to speak to him at a convenient time but of course he was nowhere to be seen that day. I asked him for a selfie and he obliged bingo!!!tineye came up with something but I had to delve deeper.

He is using pics of a guy who lives in Florida, a real estate agent and it is his daughter Mackenzie so that bit was real lol. These guys are getting so good but not good enough so always be alert guys.
Aug 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brooksadams14
by: Anonymous

They disabled his account thank goodness!
Aug 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I work on an oil rig in Afghanistan 🤣
by: Reseret

My latest scammer, Harry Micheal, told me he is working in Afghanistan. When he asked my occupation I told him I work on an oil rig😆. My other dude, John davonna, went to Alcorn state. His photo is of a white guy so I asked him why he chose that university (historically Black). He respond "here for the game and nothing else" then "let’s play as friends no much talks".

Later he starts up again, he is from Forth Worth Texas. I am going to tell him I work in Afghanistan 😂🤣🤣
Aug 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for George David
by: Anonymous

George David is a big scam. Dr in North Carolina. Gave me life story right after saying hi. Claims he was an orphan. Who uses that language? He says his mom was from China but his profile pic looks straight off the pages of J Crew. Lol going to figure out his scam.

Will keep this page posted
Aug 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		PNTRVS
by: Anonymous

This is the name he is using on wwf but he uses Jeff Williams on hangouts. I called him out on using the fake photo on wwf. He admitted it was fake. Then changed it to another fake photo of the same man. I called him out on it again and he got angry. Tried to guilt me. Then poof gone.

I noticed a lot of his ‘mutual friends’ come up on my wwf feed and they are all women probably in their late 40s to early 60s. He says he is looking for a wife but also says he has two months to live. Says his 19 year old daughter is in college and has a nanny still.

Oh and he has lots of money to give away that is controlled by his accountant so send Itunes cards. I told him to have his accountant, adult daughter, or her nanny send them to him. This one exhausted me.
Aug 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brooksadams14
by: Anonymous

Got this scammer today and he gave me an address that doesn’t exist. Its the first one I have had that actually gave me an address but anyway he was lying about everything of course. Then he says Alaye and I know that is Nigerian.

I called him on it and he said some weird stuff then said I am going to die soon and called me a goat.

Watch out for this one.
Aug 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robin Tim
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer with the typical story that all of them use.
Aug 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends scammer??
by: Anonymous

Has anyone met Robin Tim on Words. He claims he is an orthopedic surgeon from the Netherlands and is in Kabul Afghanistan under contract with UN. His wife died in a car accident 6 years ago and has a 14 year old son in boarding school in the Netherlands along with a guardian for him in the Netherlands.
Aug 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SMITH MORRISON WATCH OUT FOR THIS SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Smith Morrison. Claims to be in the military single father of two. So on and so forth.
Aug 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Now you see them now you don’t.
by: Anonymous

They change their names so fast. I do love the reverse search engine though. I know they are fake, I just have fun.
Aug 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Reardon
by: Anonymous

Scammer that I’m keeping busy. Anyone else playing and chatting with this loser? I’m giving him a run for it. Got him off WWF by playing the jealous woman card!!’
Aug 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Look out for Lucius Jackson
by: Anonymous

He's using a picture of a guy named Gary lesser a well-known lawyer in South Florida. Says he's working in Sydney Australia. And that he's living in Texas. His wife passed away and he has a daughter and his mother that he looks after.
Aug 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jamesealberich9 and Tony aka Tonyhasley
by: Anonymous

James is a new one for me but he is at a level 7 in just a few weeks of playing. Tony is a level six or 7 and actually plays and completes games. He has been playing since June. James kept messaging me with the usual pet names and I ignored him. Wasn’t in the mood to mess with a scammer.

Tony is far more sophisticated. He plays the game and gets high scores. He is looking for a wife and of course is widowed and out to sea with young child. He waited 3 months before he started hitting me up for iTunes cards.

He did try to get me to invest in bitcoin or high risk binary trading. He stopped when he realized I knew what both were. At one point because I have constantly rebuffed him he typed the word ‘alaye’

I think that’s the one that scammers say to each other.
I asked him what it meant, and we had been talking about soup, and he said oh it’s the type of soup. I told him that is bull, you’re a scammer just admit it and keep playing because you actually play the game well. He denied and denied and denied so I just ignored it and continued to play the game.

He got very very aggressive recently about needing iTunes cards and I just got fed up so I finally blocked him but we have been playing for three months and he is interesting to play because unlike the other scammers he really does play the game and I think it’s because he’s caught on.

He mentioned that he had seen this blog and I think he’s changed the way he operates in order to try to catch other women.

Just be aware.
Aug 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Current Scammers
by: Anonymous

Here are the names of some current scammers:

Williams Smith,
Larry Clay,
Kurt James and
Claudine Delisle.

All same stories as you've read from past posts. I just hope that anyone playing on WWF doesn't actually fall for these clowns. We need to scam them back and maybe they would get the hint.
Aug 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Langley
by: Anonymous

Another scammer. Says he is in Afghanistan and
States he's a special ops. Never knew his mom as she died from birth. He has a daughter. The thing is on words he spells his name incorrectly on the message to me compared to what is on the game.

Deleted and blocked.
Aug 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

Jack Mandylor is on words with friends. He is charming, great looking and said he is from Cuba and now lives in New Orleans. Wants iTunes cards.
Saw his picture on another site. He also goes by the name Joe Cross.
Aug 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Mark. Aka DavidM11142
by: Anonymous

David Mark or whoever he is today or will be tomorrow is a low life. I knew from the "get go" what he was up to, but like all of you, I wanted to have some fun and I did! Of course, he loved me (until I busted his bubble today), by all means he wanted to marry me. The funny thing is now that I have busted him, he cries for me, he loves me!

His profile was stolen but yet stupid enough to send me a video of himself, not the same person, imagine that! Don’t waste time with him, he’s not worth it. Amazon cards are his thing!

Doesn’t play WWF worth a hoot, either!
Aug 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can't even spell his name
by: Annoyed

So, my encounters were with Johnson Adams and Robert (Geroge). This persona's last name was George once he got me on Hangouts. Yes, I knew they were scammers but decided to have fun playing the mind games too. Oh, and most of them are only level 1 and have only been playing since 2019.
Aug 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Galore!!!
by: Anonymous

Here are some of the scammers I have run across this week Derrick, David William, Roland Williams, James Kpakpadon, Johnsonpowell.

All have the same stories, wife died and one child, living in U.S. but works overseas.

I have blocked them and am getting tired of this as they usually just come back but with a different name and profile pic, one that they have stolen from some poor person.

Words with Friends needs to do something about this.
Aug 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		HAS ANYONE PLAYED?
by: Anonymous

Stephen James Townsend who is a military outfit?
Aug 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Interesting!
by: Julie

I reported a Henry Richmond some months ago. The usual, based in Baghdad etc etc. Then he changed his profile pic to that of a little girl, claiming to be his daughter Sindy. I knew he wasn’t for real but carried on playing with him as he was a good player & we had very little conversation apart from ‘well done’.

Then suddenly he changed his pic and name to that of a young black man called Jay Natty and a message with profuse apologies for not being who he said he was. I replied that I’d guessed that anyway but to use a child’s photo was despicable.

He then asked if I’d ever made mistakes in my life? Then he got sarcastic & said if I ever wanted another game he’d happily beat me. What an idiot!

Resigned & blocked.
Aug 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Pevel
by: Anonymous

Pevelpeter312 In the past few days and still playing. Started chatting right away with a fake picture, new player.

I have faced a few scammers in the past and kind of noticed it’s unusual. They use exact texting form or method as everyone reported here.
Aug 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Kelly danco just recently changed the name to Ability Surest. Oil rig engineer from Germany working on oil rig in Scotland. Widowed with a daughter. Sends lots of pictures of him and his daughter. Also pictures of his big house that was for sale on Zillow.

Do not trust his lies.
Aug 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tired old script
by: Anonymous

Not sure is this one is a scammer, but looks that way. The name is Lucas Macaulay. United Kingdom Macaulaylucas327. Playing since July this year. Highest scoring game is 74pts. I am so glad there seems to be an increase of men saving the world, playing Words With Friends, and have time to chat with women.

He said in his words exactly, "am Orthopedic Surgeon from Bravaria in Germany. But currently working on a contract with the United Nations here in Afghanistan."

I am getting tired of hearing the same thing over and over from these guys. I told him twice I am from OK. But does not understand it means Oklahoma. Soon he will want to go on Hangouts.

I will tell him no. And poof. He will disappear!
Aug 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers galore!
by: Anonymous

Been playing WWF for years and just this week been deluged with what I think are scammers. All same story, dead wife, kid living somewhere with nanny, parents dead, working out of the country or on an oil rig. Asking a million questions— what the heck???
Aug 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pathetic
by: Anonymous

Any one know a Larry Townsend. Widowed with a son
Aug 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer - Donford Richard
by: Anonymous

Donford Richard. This one is using a pic of Joseph Dunford, former Commandant of the Marine Corps and CJCS. He claims he is a doctor stationed in Syria.
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer name
by: Anonymous

TommyMark677. He's a Dr who specializes in "surgical ecology and delivery of babies in West Africa" after telling me he resides in Louisiana.
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Albert Pyun
by: Anonymous

A new one today. Using a stolen photo (I love yandex). I told him I knew he was using a stolen photo but I really didn’t care as long as he stops trying to talk to me and just played the game. He then said "do you know who I am?" I responded no, but I know you’re not the man in the photo and I really don’t care who you are what you do for a living I just don’t want to talk to you, just play the game. His stats look pretty good until you look at the fact that he doesn’t complete games. He told me that he didn’t see a point continuing to playing scrabble with me because I did not trust him and I didn’t want to get close to him.

I responded, dude, this is not a dating site, if you’re looking for a date go on a dating website. Also of course I don’t trust you, you’re using the photograph of a 70+-year-old man who happens to be sitting 100 feet away for me.

Oh yeah that was the fun part, he’s using my sister-in-law’s father’s photo, a well known CEO. Irony. Of course the scammer blocked me.
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank
by: Anonymous

He is a scammer. Check there stats scammers have very few wins and their game scores are low because once someone catches on they resign or block them. They have broken English most of the time and they usually want to chat off site because it is private and they are not always able to be on Wwf because of their job.

They want you to download hangout or what’s ap or kik or give them your cell phone number. They almost always ask if you are married with kids and usually they are windowed and one child left. Lately it has been my wife and child died in an accident and I have one child left.

Believe me it is all lies.
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ironic
by: Anonymous

I am playing an old version of WWF and was getting lots of scammers. I can't get my real obvious female name off. Then my version got so old I can't message. Captain Thomas someone was just messaging but I can't see any messages. Now he's gone. Kind of funny.

Ladies don't fall for these scammers. Really what kind of horses ass would call himself Captain?
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank
by: Anonymous

Anyone else had contact with Frank? Sounds so genuine in his chat but don’t want to continue if he is a scammer. Not asked for money but is a good flirt but have a feeling it’s going to happen anyday now. I’ve checked his picture and see he’s on loads of dating sites.

Anyone else had experience?
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Frank
by: Anonymous

He is probably a scammer you can do a reverse image search on Yanex or google..
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanessa Potter
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know if Vanessa Potter is a real person or a scammer?
Aug 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Frank
by: Anonymous

No doctor in Syria is on Words With Friends falling in love.

Find out how much money this doctor wants and/or whatever else he wants from her.
Aug 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Arlington TX
by: Anonymous

There are soo many scammers out there right now I don’t think any are legit Normal people just trying to relax and have some fun. If they are they don’t usually chat and send messages unless you make a good play. I lived in Arlington TX for 30 years so if you want some info I’ll watch this thread. Ask him where he hangs out. There is Six Flags, The Rangers Globe Life Park, The Cowboys ATT stadium, El Arroyo is popular and has bands play on the patio the Parks Mall.
Aug 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer who suggests contact through an ap other than WWF
by: Anonymous

Brady Welshpool, with a false photo of the CEO of BitCoin. Claims to be Scottish but doesn’t know what haggis is, claims to have a son he never sees because he is with the nanny, claims to have dogs who are with the housekeeper, claims to be widowed, own a 55’ yacht, sends stupid poems of love, impatient for intimate conversation, UNTIL he closes the ‘long con’ with an urgent request for Amazon cards to cover out of the country expenses when his credit card is declined.

Beware ladies, this guy is slick. I agree with the comment that this guy probably keeps a spreadsheet; actually, I think he is in prison. Tip offs for me were his impatience to move conversation to a level of love and caring, wanting to chat via Hangout app when we could easily do so through chat option on WWF (which could be monitored), and his general ignorance about his profession and obvious sympathy provoking ploys (parents died in a car wreck, he was sole survivor; best friend dies; feels so "down" and sorry for himself....doesn’t sound like any CEO I’ve ever met!!!
Aug 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Mark Steffen
Ray White Hill
Alex Rossi

Has anyone come in contact with either of these guys? Same sad stories, one is a doctor and the other two engineers. All have asked for money. When I refused one of them said I was an evil person and God would punish me.
Aug 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Frank
by: Anonymous

I have a girlfriend who met a guy named Ryan Frank on WWF. Says his real last name is Franklin. Said he's a doctor from Denver with one son and is currently working in Syria. She hasn't spoken to or even met the guy but she's planning her life around him and even divorced her husband and is willing to leave her 12 year old son behind to be with this guy.

I am worried and scared for her. Anyone ever hear of this name?
Aug 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tried something new with a scammer
by: Anonymous

I see scammers almost everyday. Had one the other day, usual talk so he told me the usual about his employment, lives in San Francisco but in another country working so I told him I live in Chicago but I'm currently working in Nigeria in one of the Pediatrics hospital in Administration.

Didn't take minutes and I was deleted!!!! Yes!!! If you give them the same story they'll leave you alone!!!
Aug 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Female" scammers
by: Anonymous

What are the female names that have been used to scam guys??
Aug 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jacob Roland
by: Anonymous

Uses id jacobroland22. I knew he was a scammer and I was able to confirm it through yandex. He is impersonating Dr Vladimir Sursyakov. Jacob the scammer is claiming to be a surgeon on a UN mission in the Middle East. He wants me and any other women he speaks with to receive millions of dollars from an account so he can access it.

I told him that would be money laundering. I also called him out on the fake photo. Women be aware he has a very thick accent but it is Eastern European. He is a master scammer and when confronted gets vile. I did let the Dr whom he is impersonating know about him.
Aug 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Instagram
by: Anonymous

I understand thus is a big problem on Instagram too. Ladies, let’s start getting the word out there too about these scammers!

Lol. I was playing a known scammer from Nigeria and told him I was visiting friends in delta state. lol he gave me ALAYE! He thought I was a fellow scammer.

I chatted with him in Pidgin English for just a bit and he was gone. They don’t waste time on you if they think You are one of them
Aug 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiple Scammers!
by: CB

I’ve had random men playing WWF with me all of a sudden in the last few weeks. Their MO is always the same - they start chatting right away, asking if I’m married, have kids, and where I live. They all have the same story to tell being widowers with tragic losses. The one I’m currently chatting with "David Muller" or "David Micc", is persistently begging me to join Google hangouts so we can chat more.

As I’m writing this, yet another man has started a game with me. I’ll wait a few seconds to see if he starts chatting with me. Yup, here it comes and he opens with "hello dear, how are you?

Other names of scammers are:

Dedrick P Mathias235
Bernard Bush
Alex William
Clint
Williams Waters (a self-describes Polish-American living in Arlington, TX)
Frederick Newman

Will update as the day goes on. Been playing WWF for years and this is the first time I’ve had scammers try to play with me.
Aug 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers galore
by: Anonymous

Been playing the same people for 11 years and now getting scammers it is so frustrating. All started with a BRAVO ESPINAL. I knew he was going to try scamming. Called him out but he insisted he was genuine. Did a lot of research and finally got the name address and phone number of the genuine person and reported it all
Aug 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Www scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing wwf with davidalex? Currently in Barbados on an drilling rig, widower, wife and 2 children died in car accident. Lives in florida, went to San Francisco high school. Has a 12 year old son, can't send a picture of himself because of security on rig. His profile picture on wwf is of him and his son giving a thumbs up
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Amazing
by: Rocky

It amazes me at the list of scammer names. I myself have conversed with over 36 just this past year & none of the names listed were the names of the scammers I met.

I fell for one scammer hard, but I never sent money. When he asked for Itune cards for his daughter I knew he was a scammer. Then he needed $6,500 fo fix his oil rig. His last request was for me to set up a bank account so he could transfer money from a contract & get the funds available in the USA.

Ha! Money laundering. I was not going to be involved with that scene. Well I told him good bye & blocked him.

These scammers are dangerous if you fall for them.
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Javier Bardem
by: Anonymous

Ok - this is freaking hilarious. This guy claims he is Javier Bardem, and using his picture (you know, the actor - married to Penelope Cruz?). He is totally getting things wrong - says he's separated with 2 grown kids (they, according to Wikipedia are still married with 2 young children). He says he is 56 (again according to Wikipedia he was born in 1969). And now asking the "do you believe in long distance relationships" question.

I am having a blast stringing him along. Too funny!
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		fuzziestlilmanpeach
by: Anonymous

This guy is good. He has max games and wants you to chat on a Kik app.
Aug 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bored with scammers
by: Anonymous

Opening comment after one word of the usual hello, are you a Christian lady? Why? Does this make me a better player? Or is it they think I will show more compassion to their sad loss.

Same old stories, same jobs, so many widowed peace keepers, marine engineers, doctors all lonely! Is now getting so boring and spoiling what could be a good site.
Aug 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ava Davies
by: Anonymous

"Divorced with two kids." Pretty profile pic and weird way of conversing. Pretends to be from Texas, but seems to be a person from a completely different country.
Aug 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matt Joe
by: Anonymous

Careful please, this one can spend some time. Talked for a while, like over a month and recently changed his picture which was NOTHING like the original he sent. Got very angry when I called him out.

Block for sure. Dead wife from Norway, oil rig in Scotland, son in North Carolina with nanny. Home in San Diego. Probably keeps a spreadsheet so he can track all of his lies. Such a jerk.
Aug 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jark Robin
by: Anonymous

Started playing a lightning round. One of the players on my team had zero points at the end of the game. As soon as the game ended "Jark Robin" the guy with zero points sent me a game request. I accepted and within seconds he had sent me a message that he was lucky to be playing me.

Then he asked, "how is the weather condition there?" The sentence structure was off because that's not how Americans normally talk.

Resigned game and blocked. Not the first time, and it won't be the last.
Aug 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stephen Farmen
by: Anonymous

This guy approached me on wwf and when I googled his name he is a military man whose picture had been stolen. He asked for iTunes card.

BLOCKED.
Aug 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Let the games continue
by: Leslie R.

Here is a list of more "fake" names:

Greg Cox
Fred Shawn
Logan Dietrich
Lewis Dickson
Jeffrey W. Wilson
Jason Aron

All work in construction and/or are engineers, work on oil rigs or working as a medical officer on US base in Afghanistan.

All are either widowed w/ 1-2 kids being cared for by a nanny or child died also.

All are great WWF players, and profess to be highly educated but once on google hangouts, they can’t spell well at all.

I now have a fake persona & get on hangouts with them & string them along until they ask for money & then say bye-bye & block them.

Be careful out there!
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilsion Chiarelli
by: Anonymous

Woo Hoo. Got me a retired Army General working on a Peace Keeping mission in Yemen, from Washington DC. Works for the UN. When he asked where I worked I said Yellowstone. He said he didn’t understand.

These guys are such jerks. Will play him a bit just for fun.
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Any Gemologists?
by: Anonymous

Recently widowed, at least five a day oil field workers, realtors, etc. All widowed with one maybe two kids. Bad grammar and very intrusive questions. The one good thing is that I have recognized my own vulnerability. Not to the idiots.

However one has recently gotten under my skin a bit. I am on red alert. Do not wish to act on anything for a year maybe longer and maybe never. No money very courtly. Sensitive blah, blah, blah.

How could you verify someone when they could be anyone? Again how do you verify a photo? I have been playing WWF for at least a decade and have never seen anything like this. This was one was so funny it still makes me laugh. After two moves on first game, he had strong feelings for me, I was the air that he breathed, the heat of the sun, he loved me, we were meant to be together, hahaha.

Blocked. I have a low tolerance for stupidity. If the blocked feature did not exist the game would be impossible to play.
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Max Kent (maxkentzdk) starts off very nice, asked me to chat on hangouts, marine engineer also dealing in oil. States he lives in new jersey but was born and raised in Las Vegas. Supposedly went to school in South Africa. Well on Hangouts you can make conversation through the calls I did so just to find out a very very thick foreign accent and when I called him out on it he quickly had to get off the phone. Has 2 children in college in vegas.
Aug 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware
by: Anonymous

David Womark is a scammer. Very smart. Eloquent and plays the "game" well. Watch out for his henchman, Justice Hensley and world trust express. Major package delivery game.
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Miley
by: Anonymous

I spoke to a guy also claiming to be Mark Miley. When I told him my son works for him and I couldn’t wait to tell him he disappeared 🤣
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More names
by: Anonymous

Scott Williams
Luis Deon
Nickrodgers13
John Parker
Scott Brown
Richard David Smith
David George
James Scott
Landon Charles
Jersey Anderson

If anyone knows how to locate the person whose image they are stealing, I’d love to know that. As a mom I can’t stomach that this fake guy sent me pictures of someone else’s child!!! Would like to warn him. Reverse image search did not work because they are personal photographs.

There have been more but I deleted them before I knew there was a thread. I have noticed what someone else pointed out- first & last name are often 2 first names.

Telling them you are in cyber security will cause them to resign match & leave immediately & I believe it stops some chatter from others at least for a little while:
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		4 Star General Mark A Miley
by: Smarter Than the Average Bear

Just starting a game and he is beginning to start a conversation. Can’t wait to see where this one goes. He has a bunch of different FB pages so many scammers are probably playing his role. Let the fun begin.
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Brhrm or similar
by: Anonymous

This dude started playing me on WWF. Wasn't sure whether to accept as usually don't play strangers cos it usually ends in unwanted attention. This time was no different. I wasn't too worried though. He seemed like a gent and from profile pic pretty old. Not that old guys can't be creeps of course. He asked me if I was single almost immediately. Straight up said I was married and not interested when he said he wanted to meet. I said it would be better if he met someone who was available and lived in his country - US Misissippi apparently.

Then *shock* he was suddenly in the UK and wanted to meet. I took great care in not offending him just in case he was legit. But his story is similar to a lot on this thread.

Despite his age he has teenage daughters and is widowed. Wife died 5 years back. Kept being very persistent about meeting and said you say you're married but are you happily married? Then he asked me if I was a Christian. I said no although I grew up in the church. Tried to get me to go to church??? Said I sounded young (!) Asked how old I was. Just super weird all told. Didn't try to ask for money but I'm sure if I'd agreed to meet (he wanted to because I seemed very interesting and beautiful? I don't have a profile pic on WWF?) Anyway.

He didn't reply to my letting him down gently again so I blocked him. Super creepy but not particularly slick. I don't listen to folks who pile a bunch of fake praise on me. But just wanted to warn others in case he's scamming you too.
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Damian Jeholet romance scam
by: Anonymous

After 10 months of games, texting, Skype, numerous pictures and Romantic conversations, little by little needed money in UK after losing his bank card. Then other mishaps. Finally getting flight back to US after expired passport issues. Traveling with company funds, detained in customs. Needed more money. I fell hook line and sinker despite my common sense. Finally got his ticket and and never heard from him again. Very cool con.
Aug 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They disappear off WWF
by: Wendy

I read these comments from women listing the names of scammers and these men have already disappeared off WWF. I know by then that they have multiple women on Hangouts and WhatsApp. How do I know? I was one of these naive women. Don’t bother thinking these men love you - they don’t.

They want ITunes, Amazon, and Steam cards. They want Bitcoins, wire transfers and Walmart to Walmart cash. They want your credit card numbers, your checking account numbers, social security number, your address and drivers license copy. They want passwords to everything including your Facebook, instagram and anything else you have.

There are no men on Words With Friends that want to fall in love. WWF is not a dating site. The good men play WWF, comment when you make great words but never fall in love with you.

Please use Yandex.images and verify their photos, then report these men to Zynga for Photo Impersonation.
Aug 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I just screw with them. It's quite fun. One way I can discover if it's a scammer is to ask them the temperature where they live. One guy from Texas told me it was 32°c. I told him he was the first Texan I've ever met that didn't refer to the temperature in Fahrenheit.
Aug 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer- Frederick Davies
by: Kim

Played for a week and I was his soul mate and he kept saying he was in love with me. I finally asked him his real name and age and said I felt he was a scammer and what did he really want from me. Play the game or leave me alone.

He dropped me and I tried to start a new game with him to let him know I guess I was right, but I get the maxed out message. So many creeps on the game.
Aug 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bpb Garrett
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Bob Garrett from Turkey?
Aug 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Marcusesly
by: Anonymous

Scam alert!! Playing a game right now with him. He fell in love with my profile pic 😝

Using all the catch phrases like dear, dearie etc
Aug 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James T Brown
by: Anonymous

He is just one of several scammers I’m talking to right now. Like someone mentioned earlier, I’m only stringing them along to keep them occupied so they aren’t scamming someone else. I know they probably have several going at one time, but I feel like I’m still helping.

After I get tired of them, I tell them I know they are a scammer and that I only kept them going long enough for my friends Mother to put a voodoo curse on them. I tell them that if they stop scamming then the curse will eventually just go away without too much harm. If they don’t stop, I say God help your soul then. Lol!

One other tip. If they have bad grammar but at times write you a sweet message, copy and paste that message into the search bar and it will tell you where it came from. One of my scammers copied and pasted all kinds of endearments. Lol.

Bunch of idiots. Don’t fall for them please!
Aug 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		This week's scammers....
by: Anonymous

4 this week: John Matt, Neol Anderson, Steve Larry, Peterson Weachter. All with similar story (widow, working out of country, raising 1-2 kids solo) who quickly want to chat on Hangout / What's App. I often play the "Lightening Round" and have noticed that they often are players who are part of my "team." Never get to what they really want (I don't engage) but they leave (don't resign but often disappear from my history completely) then seem to block me (when I try and start a game with them I get a "maxed out" message).

At least 4 in the previous week. Frustrating and creepy!
Aug 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David E Warren
by: Anonymous

Caught another one. Says he is from the Netherlands but lives in USA. Originally said he was only from USA. Is currently working in the Middle East. Is an orthopedic surgeon. Writes very clear and educated English with an occasional variance. I questioned him and that was when he said he was actually from the Netherlands. His stats are questionable as he does not finish games. He has not yet unloaded the sob story about wife and kids likely because I don’t engage now other than to say nicely played word or good game. He wants to know my profession, marital status, where I live, do I make a good income. I’ve ignored all the questions.
Aug 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Branden
by: Lynda

ANOTHER COLOSSAL LOSER!
SAME M.O. AS THE REST.
Aug 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammers
by: Loarli

My scammer is David Walter Williams, he says hes into transporting crude oil and in Turkey. Needs Itune or playstore cards. Fell in love in 2 days lol

Be careful
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Collin T & Micheal Lister
by: Anonymous

I’ve had a slew of new opponents in the last few weeks and all men! They usually start off with the usual "nice playing with you" and then they proceed to trying to get to know me and divulging some of their personal information.

Collin T didn’t initially strike me as a scammer. He spoke good English and didn’t use telltale words or phrases (e.g. dearie, by God’s grace etc). However when he started telling me that he was raising a 13 year old girl on his own because his precious wife died that’s when the red flag went up. He proceeded to tell me that he lived in San Francisco and that he worked for the port as an underwater welder for the last 28 years. I then told him I worked for the federal government. He kept asking if I was undercover or an agent and to please tell him what I did. I flat out told him that I couldn’t tell him because I didn’t know him.

He completely disappeared off the radar after my last reply. By the way his profile picture is that of a bald man with a goatee and sunglasses. He looked to be in his early to mid forties.

The other one, Micheal Lister, I’ve been playing and chatting with for over 2 weeks. He comes across as sweet and a smooth talker. Although the constant use of "dearie" was a red flag. His first profile picture was an up close of a fairly attractive man maybe in his late 40’s or early 50’s. He then changed it to a picture of a man with bulging biceps/quads in a sitting position wearing a red shirt and shorts. In the second picture you can’t really see the mans face (only the jaw and beard which incidentally looks much darker in this picture than the first. He also went on to tell me that he was divorced and is raising a teenage daughter on his own. He supposedly lives in Virginia and is an independent contractor (later he said he was a civil engineer).

He also claims to have his own company. He actually spelled it like this: "Michael Engineering". Notice how he misspelled his own first name? Anyway I’ve told him I work for the federal government and he seems unfazed. He’s still trying to talk to me.

Here are some other recent ones: Jerome Stone, Lucas Patterson & Zuckerberg Hoffman.
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers WWF
by: Anonymous

Taylor Costa scammer. Samuel Godwin scammer.
Work for oil companies.

Yes right
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanessa Potter
by: Anonymous

Vanessa Potter (or the person using that name) is a real person. She plays games on Words with friends with guys, usually older guys she suspects have money. She claims she needs gift cards to keep her phone on so she can keep playing the game and gets the guys to chat with her on Kik, What’s App or similar sites.

She engages in sexually charged chats and expresses her love and tries to get more money to fly to wherever you live.

Don’t fall for it.

She appears to be from the Ohio area.
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams Waters
by: Anonymous

New one today. Stats suspicious. He made pleasantries then asked if I was married. As soon as I said yes, happily, he resigned the game. Good riddance!
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		One he told me if I found him a girlfriend he’d tell me how to make money on here
by: Anonymous

After I told him I was happily married he told me if I found him a girlfriend, he’d tell me how to make money on here. I should have tried to find out what he would say but I just told him off and blocked him. I figured I knew the way. Lol
I’ve noticed a lot of them have two first names.
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris James
by: Anonymous

Here is another one to add to the list, Chris James. He’s VERY good and smooth. Another divorced, oil engineer to add to the list of people to avoid!
Aug 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I've been getting like 3- 5 new scammers a day. One thing you can say that will make them leavwe quick and block you is "ALAYE". It means area boys, or Hooligans, touts that do nothing but loitering around the neighborhood and basically make a their living off the streets. Hustlers.

I think they use the word to check if you are a hustler too because there are boatloads of them on WWF. It's in the Pidgin dialect. I downloaded an AP of pidgin translation. 100% of chatters seem to be scammers.

Just dont give them any info. Most of them want you to download whatsapp, and/ or give them an email. They give you some story. One guy needed me to get him an Itunes gift card. It appeals to the better nature of us, wanting to help someone. I could name names but most of these people signed up for their WWF account in the last 3 days. It doesnt matter what their fake name is.
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		One for the list
by: Anonymous

Frank William - oh he’s good, look out people!
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Joe Marsh
by: Anonymous

Your standard scam/spam account. Wants to be friends. Looks for a relationship. Weirdly written messages. The usual
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fakers
by: Anonymous

So many liars on WWFs. Right now playing with a Reardon Williams, Greg Jeffrey and MikeHerry13. All are widowed engineers, with kids and lonely. Sucky writing skills. I usually end up calling them on their lies. One guy got so mad he said my husband did not have to pay a "Bride Price" for me. I don’t understand how someone can believe any of this stuff.
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas William
by: Anonymous

Yet another one. Widowed. Works in the sea. Falls in love in two keystrokes. Then wants google card. See ya.
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends Scammers
by: Anonymous

They have been relentlessly hounding me since May. 2 to 5 new ones a day on average. "Where are you from, and where do you currently reside.." "Are you married with children?" "I am a widower from Germany" "I am a surgeon on a peace keeping mission in Seria.". You name it. And Zinga doesn't seem to be able to do anything about it other than apologise.
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kristian Gatsby, Mark Owen
by: Anonymous

A couple of other scammers on WWF: Kristian Gatsby, Mark Owen
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bruce Willis
by: Anonymous

Here's a new one. This guy has the same old sob story, but tried to get money from me because his daughter was in a car wreck and they needed money at the hospital before they would operate. First she was in a coma, then she had a broken leg (lmao).

NOW - this is even better - HE was being scammed and that was all a lie! What REALLY happened was his daughter was taken by human traffickers and they want money to return her. When I told him human traffickers don't ask for money, he has now told me they are actual kidnappers, have taken his daughter AND the nanny and want $500,000 for their safe return AND the FBI is telling him to get the money.

OMG - who can make this s... up?!?!? to funny
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		68 year old woman being scammed by Mike Howell
by: Anonymous

Please contact your local police and local FBI office. I am sick they got to you and they can not make you do anything!
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony carlos
by: Anonymous

Tonycarlosx2x3

Tony carlos
Aug 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Light
by: Anonymous

He says he is a German marine engineer. His accent is German and his written and spoken English are clear. Anyone had dealings with him. I checked his wwf stats and they are normal. But he disappeared today. No warning. It was strange.
Aug 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Diana D. Mike Howell. David Howell
by: Anonymous

Beware of Michael or Mike Howell or Howard. Says he's stationed overseas. Calls me dear, love, honey. Typical as most of these scammers, says he has a son in KY living with a nanny named Diana. The son doesn't exist. Not unless he's in Nigeria with him. She's real because that's me.

He scammed me into thinking all these packages and gifts I was receiving were from family or friends helping him raise his son. All lies. I only found out after one of his scammed women showed up to my house. Now I'm getting threatened and told I have to keep up the game.

I have sent a lot of money myself when I cash the cards and send him the cash through money gram, sometimes through a Wells Fargo bank account.

Don't send any money to anyone you don't know or haven't met in person. I've lost about $6k and don't plan on losing anymore.

PLEASE AVOID BEING SCAMMED!!! I'm 68 and got caught in a web of lonely lies and adoration from poems songs and words he kept telling me. I admit it. I fell for it and fell hard.
Aug 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr.Richy powell (spelled like that) and Dominic Piquet
by: Anonymous

HHas anyone else run into these guys?
Aug 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		HOW DO WE KNOW?
by: Anonymous

Is there a place that we can really check these people that are scamming?
Aug 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I have 4 scammers
by: Anonymous

I can’t believe how they think I could be so stupid. All are called David or Dave. All work away from their poor little children, left with their nanny and wife has died. I have changed my profile pic from my face (female) to a symbol. Hopefully they will all go away now. Not until I’ve had some fun though!!
Aug 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response for the Help
by: Anonymous

They are scammers that use other people's pictures. When you question them about their pictures they make you feel stupid and get mad to make you feel bad. On the WWF game you can block and report them. You will have to give a reason why you've blocked them.

Most of the time I report it as not real person in the photo. Watch out though there is many and usually they will go back and recreate another profile. My block list is huge. I don't hesitate. When they first start and you can usually know when they do, don't fall for it. They will be sweet as sugar at first then move in for the kill.
Aug 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

Hello! I have a question and need help. I have a scammer on words with Friends, he sent me pictures  that he stole from a Profile on Instagram.

I asked him about this, and he said that HE is the right owner of the pic, and the other is fake. But I know the real owner. His famous picture is taken by many scammers,  and I follow him on Instagram.

So I am 100%sure that the scammer lies. I asked him some questions about the pic, and he just said I should Stop sending him such rubbish and I should believe HIM, as he is the right owner and the other is fake *lmao He really thinks I'm stupid.

I have just the Email Adress of the scammer which is Davidcraig2611@gmail.com and the Account in words with Friends which is Davidcraig26. He has no Profile on Instagram or Facebook.

How and where can I report this guy as I must Stop him!!!! Thats cybercrime, also when until now he did not ask for money or other things.

Another one. Josh Harlem56 said "alaye" to me, I answered also with this word. What does it mean??

He answered "scammer has grade you now, you are still a learner go and learn more."
Thnks for helping
Aug 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and FB
by: Anonymous

They want to get off of apps like Wwf and FB because those apps and sites use up a lot of data. WhatsApp Hangouts and other chat apps do not use much data therefore it is cheaper for them to communicate and a chat app.
Aug 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Does anyone know?
by: Anonymous

Michael Robert?
Aug 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know why all of these people keep saying they don’t have fb because they got hacked so they only do hangouts or WhatsApp?
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cedric Stanton
by: Lynda

Here’s another beauty!! OMG!! RUN DONT WALK FROM THIS CREEP SCAMMER.
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

So now I’m playing along with scammers. Lol. They lie to me so I tell them one word - prison. I’m playing the prison game to get them off my back.
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Morgan Vincent
by: Anonymous

Same stories as below. However I asked HIM for money and told him I would pay him back with 50% interest. Blew his mind.
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My experience
by: Anonymous

I have been playing for a couple years now. I have met a couple of genuine friends. Talk off line. However, the last 6 months has been horrible to the other comments I read about scamming!

Everyone has the same story. Born outside the US, live in the States, overseas drilling oil, peace keeping missions with the US Army. All have deceased wives either died of cancer or a car accident. Lonely. Kids are with relatives or nanny. It’s so much you can anticipate the crooked story coming.

It’s simply entertaining for me now. I play stupid and don’t give out my info rather fake info. Just to give them a taste of their own medicine. A lot just delete you after you won’t fall for them. For such professional people they speak with broken English.

My other experience I have encountered is the men that fall in love with you or using the app as a dating site.
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam Churchill and Gabriel Richard
by: Anonymous

Anyone play with this guy? Has two aliases, same guy in two different photos.

Fishy!
Aug 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware
by: Anonymous

Beware of Greg Owen, Marine engineer from boston, Massachussettes and David Craig, Peotro Chemical Engineer from Altlanta, Georgia. Both Scammers with stolen Profiles, I found there Fakes on Scamming Scammer Action on Facebook.

Attention!!! Both widows, one has a son named Tyler, one has a daughter called Annie,
Aug 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware!
by: Anonymous

Thomas Paul, from France. Yeah, right. When they instantly message you with "Hi", count on scammer. He then sent multiple messages with another clue it’s a scammer. Told him I know Thomas Paul and he’s not you and you’re not from France!

He said oh really, where am I from then? BLOCKED.
Aug 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luciano
by: Lynda

What a moron!! He says he is from Milan, Italy. Working in Los Angeles. Told him I was in Arizona and it was snowing!!
😂😂
Aug 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Keanu Reeves"
by: Anonymous

This is about having "Keanu Reeves" want to be my friend on Words with Friends 2. The guy started out nice right. Super good player, but found it out he would want to seek out a "normal" friend on the game. When I challenged his identity, he became defensive and said how cruel I was. hmmm

When I said shame on him for not only masquerading as a respected celebrity but for trying to get my email for God knows what, I scrapped the game. The same day this happened, someone tried to open my Apple acct.

Bad dude.
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Russell Harrison
by: Anonymous

Cunning somehow he has a "friend" who is on your list of FB friends. Site looks legit. Is believable but things do not add up to make any sense at all of why he would be contacting me.

Luckily I found another match on this page naming him. His story is slightly different but works on an oil rig the same.

Sorry for any legit guy with this name but just don't respond to this jerk.

Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Another one using Joe Cross as a profile is Joshua Ethan
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

James Charlie Scotfer is definitely a scammer. Uses fake photos which are actually Joe Cross the Australian juice guy
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Maxwell or David Miller
by: Anonymous

Works in Germany. Lives in Dallas. Anyone know either name ?
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Wickham
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Michael Wickham? Says he is an aeronautic engineer. Was working in Afghanistan on the military base. Sent past and present pics. Good looking. Haven't been able to find his pic online so not sure if he is using someone else's pics. Need to find out because he looks like a friend of mine who was had a twin brother but separated when they were babies. Crazy world.
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harris Dawn and Becker Koch
by: Anonymous

I do have a question: When they quit the game why doesn't it show a win like it usually does when a regular human does?
Aug 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		2 scammers on wed.
by: Anonymous

Thompson Woods and Adrian Hernandez.
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris James
by: Anonymous

Another oil rig engineer, independent contractor, divorced, and no children. No family here in US, on a rig in North Sea, needs money to buy electric jackets to keep his crew warm for $12,000.

Liar, scammer, Nigerian, do NOT accept any request from him!
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Surefire way to know if it’s a scam
by: Anonymous

Sure there are the oil drillers, the military, and the lumberjacks, but any story that takes them where you can’t reach them is a scam. Anyone that falls in love with you in a month sight unseen, is a scam. Anyone who plays WWF like a champ but can’t string together a sentence is a scam.

Today my soul mate had an accident and needs $50,000. He’s a lumberjack in China you see. Beautiful pictures of the worksite last week, with snow on the ground. Ya get that? It’s August and 80 degrees in China but he sent snow pictures.

Now for just $50k he can get his machine up and working. Even though I covered the part about being financially stable, he’s now broke. His late wife took him bankrupt. Asks me not to tell anyone I’m loaning him money because he’s embarrassed.

Remember what mom told you years ago. If it’s too good to be true, it’s not real.
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Anyone had a message on Facebook from a man claiming to be an Orthopedic surgeon now deployed to Yeman on a peace keeping mission?
He was just taken off Facebook because there was no validation. His name is Murphy Williams.

Email is: murphywilliams000@gmail.com

He wanted me to get hangouts and said that his wife and daughter died in a car accident and that he needs someone to talk with because the memories of his loss are preventing him from moving on. His son is in a boarding school.

If you've been contacted by him please let me know. My Email is; ellexia212@aol.com
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanessa Potter
by: Anonymous

To the commenter regarding her husbands involvement with a female scammer: I'm sorry for your situation, which rightfully has caused you pain and hurt.

However, and please know this is not to condone your husband's behavior, I do think the male psyche is so flattered by compliments. Women are conniving and manipulative creatures and this gives us the advantage in relationships many times.

I think your husband confessed and was honest. He was caught on this beguiling trap. But of course its a scam and probably a group of people...male and female...in this ring....out to manipulate emotions. T

here is huge amount of info on internet regarding how scams work. This is a bump in your marriage, but far from fatal. He needs to end all contact immediately, and forgiveness is a part of any relationship.
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ER doctor from El Salvador
by: Anonymous

Says he is on a contract with the Red Cross and UN. Working at one of several camps as an ER doctor and wife cheated on him twice and divorced. 12 & 14 year old kids are in boarding school. Lived with ex and kids in Amarillo, Tx and no US citizenship.

After talking for 4 days of honey, dear, sweet, etc. he then finally says to invest with binary trading at bitcoins. Sends a link, I did not go there. Very strong in pushing this. So have been playing along with his garbage until that. When I backed him off he got very irritated quickly.

Username on Word Chums is Davidcotwl. And hangouts is Dave’s Hancock87@gmail.com.

Plays many other players
Beware
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rex Alexander
by: Anonymous

Has anyone spoken to Rex Alexander deployed to Syria? Money has become the topic of the day and this is after months of chatting.
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Listen Up!
by: Anonymous

I have been playing for years. I have met some nice WWF friends. I have met loads of scammers. I like to toy with them. Point is DO NOT give any real info about yourself to anyone. Do not give your phone numbers etc. Oil Rigs, Engineers, all these great professions, all these widows, are BS.

When they tell me these professions, I tell them I am sorry. LOL. No one can fall in love with you in a game or two just talking with you. You can go online to reverse image and upload their pictures, emails, and sites like oil rig pictures and find out they are not real.

I had one guy I could not get him, finally I did. NEVER EVER send anyone money, c'mon people why would you give an unknown your hard earned money!

Be careful, be safe.
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Erik Brown
by: Anonymous

Here's the latest name for the list of scammers.
Erik Brown. He's supposedly a Petroleum Engineer. Born and raised in Paris France. Mom died of cancer. Dad died in a car crash. Raised by his uncle. He tried to get me to go on the What's app and chat with him there. Ended up talking to him on IG. He said he has a son in boarding school in NY. His wife cheated on him with his best friend. When they divorced, she relocated to Australia, where she lives with the best friend and they now have a child. He supposedly lives in LA but is currently under contract with Exon Mobile out on an oil rig in The Gulf of Mexico.

He is charming and handsome if the pics he showed are actually him. He professed his love for me and found all kinds of cheesy names like baby, cupcake, darling, luv, babe. Overkill! All this being said, he tried 3 different ways to get money from me.

1 He broke a drill and needed funds to help him. 2. He wanted to make me next of kin so I could accept some cash from a Russian company for him. 3. He needed gift cards.

None of which I fell for.

I knew from the very start he was up to no good but I kept things going anyway. I've had enough though. I have enough going on in my life. I don't need another person to try and save.

Anyway, I deleted my WWF but he goes by the name ErikBrwn3333 on IG. Watch out for him. He knows just where to getcha!
Aug 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Noah SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

BEWARE Raymond Noah from Yemen posing as UN surgeon wanting lots of personal info and email addresses. Is using a borrowed colleagues phone and is very pushy, insistent and broken English. Wanting to connect on hangouts.
Aug 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Franklin Curtis ?
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing Franklin Curtis? General Surgeon. yeah right! Been playing for a couple of weeks so today asked me to send a $100.00 Amazon gift card for his sons birthday. Just send a picture to his email acct. Not!
Aug 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I had 2 players that I suspected were scammers. One was Glenn Patterson and the other was Diego freemann. Both wanted to chat more than play the game. Then began asking for cell number to text or email. I told them I don't share that info. I worked with scammers and frauds where I worked for 37 years. I continued the game as long as I could. This way they were not trying to scam some totally unaware lonely female.

Finally yesterday, I reported both of them and blocked. But first, I gave them both a piece of my mind. Total scumbags!!
Aug 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanessa Potter
by: Anonymous

My husband started playing Words with Friends with Vanessa Potter. She convinced him she had feelings for him and they started chatting on Kik. I found out and now our 15 year marriage is on the rocks. I’ve seen some posts indicating Vanessa Potter is a scammer and not an actual person. Husband has several photos of her.

I also found out he was sending iTunes gift cards to her. He swears he just got in over his head being flattered that a hot 20 something year old found him attractive - he’s 49. I’m angry, hurt and don’t know what to do.

Anyone else experience this with Vanessa Potter?
Aug 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Syria
by: Anonymous

The name of the individual will help. There are a lot of claims of deployment to Syria.
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danisa Stair
by: AM

Is this person a scammer? Claims to be military stationed in Syria. Lives in LA. ??
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf lightening round
by: Anonymous

If you play the lightening round you are more likely to get these requests. I always look when the game is over and there is always one with zero points and bingo next game request is from them.

I block them after that.
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too many scammers
by: Anonymous

Its so sad when you just try to get online to play a game and the scammers are there to meet you. Ive been on dating sites in the past so I know some of the red flags. Usually only takes a sentence or two and I can smell them a mile away. My fear is for the elderly who cant spot these scum bags.

I have reported to words numerous times but its hard for them to do anything because till you report them their accounts are totally deleted. Best advice to everyone is please dont message unless you know that person
Aug 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian scammer
by: Anonymous

Beware ladies Joshua Ethan Nigerian is a scammer using photo of Joe Cross
Aug 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not All Men Are Scammers
by: Anonymous

Everybody asks if anyone has met these men in the the flesh and no one has found love on WWF. I did, we have been together 2 years, in person. I also play like 20 men and not one of them is a scammer. I chat with almost all of them, as friends. So not all men are scamming. I have run into quite a few, Thomas Madsen and too many to remember because usually when I get a request to play from an older man I will accept it, go straight to their profile and look at how long they been playing, which is usually a month and block them.
Aug 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My Dear??
by: Anonymous

I have had 5 new requests to play - all with kids. I had to go bat crazy. The reply is always what is wrong my Dear. My Dear is not what American men call women you idiot
Aug 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Preying on the vulnerable
by: Anonymous

Hey any of you heard of Aaron Brent? It's the same story, works on an Oil Rig in the North Sea. Just found out my mother in law has been chatting to him for a few weeks, he's declared his love for her and suggested she re-locates to Texas as he is retiring from the rigs. He was going to fly in to see her on a private jet but now his bank account has been frozen and he paid his men the last of his cash.

We're waiting for him to ask for money! Trouble is, my mother in law is recently widowed and incredibly lonely and vulnerable. I am so angry at this scumbag for leading her on and making her feel so good, these sick individuals always prey on the most vulnerable. He even told her not to tell her sons, she told me instead (her daughter in law) and I am begging her not to send money because I can see it's a scam but bless her, she's still holding out hope?
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstar 		Now playing probable scammer
by: Little Phylo

Goes by name Misty Welsh. "She" has a provocative profile pic, very attractive. She struck up a conversation with me, including compliments on my profile pic "very handsome".
Then she asked me my occupation. After I answered and returned the question, she said "Bitcoin. It’s all about the bitcoin."

I have remained silent since then. She has changed her profile picture to a closer view with more skin showing. That’s Misty Welsh, who claims to be located in Mississippi.

I also believe she uses some kind of app for playing words with friends because her words come quickly and are mostly extremely uncommon, high scoring words.
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanessa Potter
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing Vanessa Potter - is she real or a scammer?
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widowed Military man with Children
by: Anonymous

Beware of Culbertson Tucket on WWF. He’ll try to get you to send him gift cards so he can buy his children birthday presents. He also wants access to your username and password for your credit card accounts. He will even make the payments for you. Total scam artist
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frankgate718
by: KD

I've been familiar with these types of scams since the days of Myspace. I always respond to their messages with what they'll say next which is typically that they're a widower and have one daughter and that they're an oil-rigger or on a peace keeping mission. I've had two of them admit to me that they're from Nigeria (which I knew already).

I always run an image search if it's a fairly new player and usually get 500 hits of that pic being used other places. There are so many of them now and they've taken over Words with Friends and Instagram as well.

Trust no one!!
Aug 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Arnold peterson
by: Anonymous

Ghosted two games after I wouldn’t chat. There have been one or two others recently but the games have mysteriously disappeared from my current and completed games lists!
Aug 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Simon
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing or chatting with. Pj3122965. Paul ?
Aug 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peace keeping mission
by: Anonymous

Who are the names of scammers on this mission?
Anyone in touch with Rupert graham?
Aug 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I get it daily at least three times a day and asking me to go to hangout and whatsapp
Aug 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ignore them
by: Anonymous

If they start chatting immediately within a few moves of a game, chances are they are scammers. If you ignore them and they are truly scammers, they will go away. You can no longer go by if it's a guy with a good looking picture, they are getting wiser with their tactics.
Aug 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware
by: Anonymous

I was scammed twice by people from WWF, the first one had the classic loss of wife in car crash, all alone with granddaughter. Very cleverly choreographed with copy of contract as he went to Malaysia for 4 weeks work. Then came the request for money to fix broken down drilling machine. My bank saved me from this one with Robert Jones.

Second one caught me for £6500. Paid to get his parcel through German Customs, then more money £18500 wanted for UK Customs clearance, usual story was coming to meet me then take me back to the US. Utter BS.I had to get phone numbers changed as received threatening calls day and evening. Reported to UKs Action Fraud, no feedback. His name is George Hamilton.

Did reverse image check on second one, no other items found.
Aug 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig or Peacekeeping Mission
by: Anonymous

I currently have two of those scammers in my WWF games. Can spot them at the first hello, which usually has the word "dear" in it somewhere. They are always widowed and most have a daughter that lives in a boarding school. I toy with them just to waste their time so they don’t hurry on to the next potential victim.

I asked one how was the weather in Nigeria, since that’s where most seem to be from, and he got angry and told me I wasn’t being fair to him! Ha!
Jul 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daily now, and sometimes a few in one day
by: Anonymous

What everyone says is shocking and true. It's almost entertaining to play along and waste their time. I never thought I'd have more "offers" to date on a game I simply play for relaxing and . forming collateral brain connectivity.

It makes me wonder how successful they must be doing this, and the re investment. Maybe WWF could make it more difficult to get a player account. It's become a frenzy on the game.
Jul 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derek Stephen
by: LP

Another gem!! I blocked him when he said
"am Derek. Who are you". "AM" is a dead giveaway.
Jul 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Geez
by: Anonymous

Not all good looking men on WWF are Nigerian scammers? Welp...EVERY SINGLE dude with a picture of a handsome guy who has invited me to play HAS BEEN a scammer. GOOD LOOKING RICH GUYS ARE NOT looking for love on WWF. LOL GEEZ
Jul 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Anonymous

Scammers working WWF heavy today. Three
I have declined today.
Jul 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for HALVOR THORSTEIN. I knew he was a scammer cause I work in a financial job to where I see this crap every day. I played along cause I wanted to see how long it would take before he asked. It only took him 3 weeks after telling me how much he loved me and sending me fake pictures. He said his daughter needs an Amazon card. I said for him to go buy one. He said he was traveling.

I sent him a message with a laughing face and told him I knew what he was up to and that my detective friend was on his tail and blocked him.

HALVOR THORSTEIN IS A SCAMMER
Jul 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Miller
by: Anonymous

He’s another scammer saying he works for Exon. He’s from Nigeria I believe. I messed with him & said I was flying to Nigeria tomorrow & my email is yourascammer@yahoo.com! Poof! He disappeared.
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		DavidNicole172
by: Anonymous

I just had a game going with a player under the name of DavidNicole172. His photo was of 2 dogs, and one of which was a German Shepherd. Started out by saying hello, and asking where I was from. Went on to ask me if I was married, and if I could tell him more about myself and then he would do the same. I muted the conversation, and then blocked him.
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re simple answer
by: Anonymous

Geez we are not saying all males are scammers. But if they start & are asking personal questions, & call you babe or pretty, or dear or sweetie, we are pretty sure they are a scammer & if they are a single male with a child who lost their wife & are away on contract then yep they might be a scammer. Geez
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re simple answer
by: Anonymous

Just because a guy had a nice looking picture doesn't make them a scammer. There are some guys that just want to play the game. A good indication is if he has 2 first names. Accept the game, then if you have suspicion that they are scammers, report and block. Geez, not everyone is a scammer.
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Wesley
by: Anonymous

I'm thinking he should be added to the list
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Brian. Aka Eric Brain
by: Anonymous

WWF scammer. Works on an oil rig. Has a 12 year old daughter in Boarding school. But he is around 65. Says he needs money to buy the part to fix it or oil rig. But will give it back once he is paid a million once the job is done. Says he’s going to pay back the money. Very slick and romantic. Started out with asking for gift cards. Says he’s going to come and see me. Always found an excuse why he couldn’t.
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here's a simple answer!
by: Anonymous

Here's an idea. If a guy with great looks tries to start a game with you, report him as a fraud then decline the game. End of problem, til the next one...repeat as necessary.
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report abuse
by: Anonymous

I reported abuse on the guy who was trying to scam me and my friend. His profile has been disabled along with several others I have played, but didn’t report.

It doesn’t hurt to report abuse. It doesn’t stop them totally I realize as they can pop up with another profile. But if enough of their profiles are disabled by Zygna maybe most of them will leave the game.

Just a thought
Jul 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Friedrich
by: Anonymous

Looked up his photo and he’s posting photos of Joe Cross. Says he’s on an oil rig. Lives in Atlanta Georgia, divorced, has a 12 yr old son in a boarding school. Good looking, salt n pepper hair, 50’s, smooth talking, good English,
Jul 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same guys
by: Anonymous

Last week I reported 12 scammers to WWF. Only problem is you report their name and they just change it. I’ve been playing for a few years and some of them reappear.
Jul 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Delete & Blocked all these scammers in 3 days
by: Anonymous

Here's a list of scammers that I have deleted in 3 days time. Same story on oil rig, lost wife to death, has a daughter or multiple kids, originally from somewhere in the USA but on ship elsewhere. Talks smooth for a while with general questions like are you married, where do you work etc.

I tried the FBI Cybersecurity division for employement and some fled and blocked me but some were too stupid to realize and kept questioning me. Here's the list

Williamsraggeri700
Dr. Michael William 06
James Smith 6677
richwilla56
Linda R 3280
james mark

Its crazy. And I've tried the AYALYE word too.. doesn't work either.
Jul 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf scammers on rigs and military
by: Laurel

Ok ladies. I have a few to add to your list. All have pretty much the same story being a oil rig worker, wife does tragically, all have at least 2 daughters and one is always 12. They all have cash in customs or a security company that is folding. Fees to get their consignment box varies from 2100.00 to 4700.00 at any rate I knew they were all lying soon into the conversation and really wanted to see how far these idiots would go. So beware because they are smooth talkers. I actually think it's the same guy or at least they are all in a back alley in a third world country.

Alex Parker,
Bradley Hoss,
Robinson Santiago,
Steve Robinson,

United Forever He has a mission in Syria except we don't have troops there. He wants a gift card with a copy of the receipt.
Jul 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Any one play with Kathleen
by: Anonymous

I believe this person is a scammer and is trying to to get money from people.
Jul 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Douglas
by: Anonymous

Mark Douglas from Tennessee. Works as an engineer on an oil rig, was called a drunk driver, has only his granddaughter left in this crazy world. "Is optimist, loves to have fun, loves mountains, the sea, good weather etc. Photo has some dude with big cowboy hat, sunglasses.
Jul 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends scammers
by: Anonymous

I too have recently had several guys say hello to me on that game, and as I have read so have many others. It seems they all have similar stories and almost seems they are reading from the same script. I am not going to send any one money. I just don't understand how they think they get away with it
Jul 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		How can I delete a comment
by: Anonymous

I just want to know how to delete a comment I submitted? Thanks

Use the Contact Me page with all the details
Jul 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael P
by: Anonymous

He’s really good. Uses Love and hun. Supposedly made of money, never comes through. Pic are all old. "Oil guy" but not on a rig. Deceased wife no kids.
Jul 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		FrankR993
by: Anonymous

Anyone play with FrankR993?
Jul 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Som ? Scammer
by: Anonymous

Playing since March this year? Profile photo stolen. Checked his photo out on Reversee and it belongs to someone else. Trying to chat with me. I have not responded
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Everyday more and more Frankwilliam191
Charlie Johnson 89
WilliamSolomon
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ken Edwards
by: Anonymous

Ken Edwards is still sounding peculiar. Has anyone heard of this guy? Commented on here about his odd dialect a few days ago.
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Never ever give these guys money or your real info. They are scammers a lot from Nigeria. I had one using a gay realtor from Az as his profile pic. I contacted the realtor and he contacted the game. I confronted the scammer and he said oh he stole my picture lol right!

I will give them a fake gmail Satan666 or black widow 3 saying 3 of my husbands just dropped dead. But looking for another. They say oh ok which probably means they don’t understand English. I will give them a phone number to the jails or morgue. The picture they use is never them!
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Add MikeReam147
by: Anonymous

This guy worked really hard acting like he was in love before he asked for $5000. Says he is based out of Atlanta and works in the Oil industry. Supposedly travels for work and got in a "bind" -ha!
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Kelly

You can usually tell the scammers right away by their profile pic. They mostly look professionally done. Another clue is they write their last name first then the first name or the have two first names. Ex: richard Patrick. One guy asked me what I do for a living and I said prostitute and he said okay good and proceeded to ask me my religion. Lol
Jul 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two more names to add
by: Anonymous

Two more names to add to the list of scammers, an Adm John Richardson, so proud in his uniform, very talkative. Search the web and it is easy to get Richardson's picture, a four star Admiral but hardly able to write a complete sentence.

The second person was Anderson Clinton, not worth taking about who repeatedly tried to get me to download Hangouts, because he could not see himself not talking to me after two days of communication.

Knew he was a scammer for first word, just wanted to waste his time.
Jul 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dale Mills
by: Anonymous

Has anyone messaged with him? Retired RAF and now an engineer consultant.
Jul 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

In the past two weeks I have 9 scammers invite me to play. WWFs is an office for scammers. Derek Kess, Alex Kelvin, Frank Walz, William Michael, Robin Tim, John Mattt, Thomas Adrain, Greg Anderson. All low lifes. Watch out for anyone on a oil rig, petroleum contractor or doctor. If they were real the would not be on their computer all day playing a game.
Jul 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		How 'bout you send ME some $$
by: Anonymous

So I was playing WWF a few weeks ago when I was asked for my private email address. I asked him if i gave him that info, how long would it be before he asked me for money and how much would he want? He said he was 'confused' by the tone of my chat and that it was different. Radio silence on my end.

Then he sends a message the next day that he needed $10,000 and he could be on a plane to me the next day. I wrote, "How about this?

You send ME $10,000 and I'll be there in 2 days. Lol.

Chat was closed.
Jul 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		His name is Harry Whyte
by: Dawn Marie

Harry Christopher Whyte is a smooth talking, sexy and good-looking man who can steal your heart and then break it in a thousand pieces inside a month. He did it to me. I fell in love - no question, but lucky for me, I kept one eye open during the entire fiasco, and I stopped short of sending him the $2,000 he requested to fix some pipes on the oil rig he said he was on.

He said his plan was to finish his job and fly home to me, then the two of us would go to his home in Orlando to live happily ever after. From what I gather Harry lives in Orlando, FL. I am in Bradenton, south of Tampa on the West coast.

Harry and I started playing WWF about the third week in June. He was a gentleman and a great match for me. I've been playing WWF since 2011 and love the game. After just a couple days I let him talk me into downloading Hangouts and we took our conversations there. He wrote me exquisite love letters, and constantly assured me his love was real and everything he said was true.

Figuring a scammer wouldn't put the time and effort into lengthy love letters, chats and phone calls lended to his credibility. He sent me pictures, his license, his passport and videos - one a short video showing him in a helicopter landing on the oil rig. He was convincing alright.

Harry dropped the hammer and asked for money on July 14 or so. My heart sank. I refused and then the problems started. He accused me of not wanting to help him in his time of need, of being selfish and not loving him. I stood firm and eventually proved he was a scammer by searching the internet.

The video he sent I found on You Tube. A picture of him on the oil rig was photoshopped from a picture of (unbelievably)a WWF scammer on one of these pages. I confronted him in email and haven't heard a peep from him since.

LADIES!! The main thing you have to know is: IF IT'S TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT IS ABSOLUTELY TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!!

This guy was creative to a point but still followed many of the exact methods of most WWF scammers, including:

-- talking me into downloading Hangouts
-- professing endless love
-- works out of the country on an oil rig or on a military base
-- is an engineer, doctor or some other college-required profession
-- says he is wealthy or coming into a lot of money soon
-- requests money and asks you to buy gift cards (they are easily converted to cash)

There are many other MOs but these seem to be the most frequently used, from what research I've done.

Watch yourself and keep one eye open. And hang on to those $$$$!
Jul 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lawrence Bentley
by: French vanilla

Lawrence Bentley/Alex McCarty/Alex Macht. I fell head over heels for Lawrence. He was on WWF. We had been talking for 6 months. He made me feel like I was worthy of being loved. Had wanted some money to fix machine 1300.00 US also wanted steam cards.

Recently he tried to tell me he had properties, Gold and Cash and wanted me to collect it for him. They wanted $5520.00 to send this to me. I never did as l don’t have it.

The real kicker is that he was recently on POF looking for the love of his life. Went by Alex McCarty and Alex Macht. He started talking to my sister-in-law (under a phony name Sara and Scarlet - My phony name. He professed his love for Sara and wanted $2500.00 US from her. She reported him on POF and told him he was Busted. He actually sent her message saying thank you. He was not aware that I knew what was going on.

He is a handsome smooth talker. When I sent him his pic and profile from POF he of course played stupid. I went along with his crap cause we were playing him too
Jul 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pics
by: Anonymous

Is there somewhere that we can post their pics or where the pics of all these scammers are posted? I have looked up the pic of my scammer on many sites but haven't seen his pic or his name come up.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Duped in Houston
by: Anonymous

Anyone encounter Frank Andre' Diaz? He is supposedly on a rig near Florida. He says He is a widow for 5 years and has a daughter. He is very very good looking! He starts to chat until You start sharing with Him. Then He sends a lot of sexy pics, and starts giving the oil rig routine. Broken part that he has to pay for. He also says He is a good christian.
Jul 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch for George Woodland
by: Anonymous

Watch out for George Woodland who claims to be a lumberjack working in China.
Jul 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More to watch for
by: Anonymous

Exactly the same stories

George Owen
Mark Pedro
Eric Bailyn

Why me but I got all of those just this week !!
Jul 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out ladies. This guy is a TROLL!
by: Anonymous

Anthony Hoke. Picture stolen. Stolen Valor. I feel bad for the real Anthony Hoke. Scammer is George Sosa. Such a smooth talker. Goes to Hangout. Pictures show a Master Sergeant in US Army. MP in Afghanistan.

I would love for someone to catch and stop these losers!
Jul 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Stevenmorgan2051

Watch out for this smooth talking scammer!
Jul 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of James M.
by: Anonymous

Beware of James M. (James Horst Mackeprang). He will chat and says all the right things to you. He is widowed 6 years has a daughter originally from Germany, raised in Texas but now lives in New York. We chatted for a week then he asked if I can help him with an Amazon Card. Thats when I ended that.

Of course he turned it around asking what the problem was etc. Don't fall for it. He is definitely a charmer. Says he a Commander in the US Army over in Afghanistan.
Jul 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Binary Trading by Elise Grayson on Instagram
by: Anonymous

Be aware of this profile: binary management expert Elise Grayson.

Its totally fake and scam. Please go on Instagram and report the Profile to make sure that Instagram will delete this scam profile taking money out of pockets!!

Please report this Instagram profile.

Thank you
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luke Redmond
by: Anonymous

You might gave got a $600 ring, but he must have your address. Be careful & get Life Lock.
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers on WWF
by: Anonymous

I was scammed on WWF. Same story, Petroleum Engineer working on a rig in the North Sea. He was so smooth, so patient and convincing. I fell in love with him. Said his wife died in childbirth. Asked me to send him a phone, then ask me to pay a fee to have it delivered to the rig.

Then said he needed money to buy a machine on the rig that was broken. The only thing that got broken was my heart. I had never heard of Nigerian scammers, but I know now that’s what he was.
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

Bruce Vincent anyone been scammed by him?
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another WWF scammer
by: Anonymous

This one calls himself 'Captain' Thomas Preston and claims he's an interpreter with the US Army. Sob story includes being orphaned as a child, taken in by an 'angel' in the form of a Catholic priest, then going to Westpoint. Married for 24 years, but widowed for six. No mention of children, at least initially, but I'm sure that would have come up if I'd continued the conversation.

The scammer stole an image off Facebook from a man who is a fire chaplain (not US Army). Terrible English, which is a dead giveaway for someone who is supposedly an interpreter with the US Army and speaks six languages. As others have reported, he tried to get me to converse with him on Hangouts and implored me to get the app. And would use 'my dear' to address me.

I hadn't heard of any WWF scams beforehand, so were not forewarned, but became suspicious pretty quickly. A google image search of his WWF profile pic soon confirmed my suspicions.
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		DanG4707
by: Anonymous

Daniel - has anyone played this guy? He claims to be a world class, former Olympic equestrienne.

Thanks!
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammer
by: Anonymous

Also beware of Luke Reymond!! He works on a rig in Egypt!! It took him 4 months to ask for money. He even bought me an engagement ring for my birthday!! Had it appraised. It's worth $600.00! So I guess you can say I got money from him🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
Jul 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammer
by: Anonymous

IAMTHOMAS@gmail.com

A scammer using false photos. 14 y/o granddaughter. Lost daughter in childbirth so granddaughter is in his custody: boarding school w/nanny. Asked for 15,000 and then reduced to 4,000 and then 1,000.

Claimed to be in love then got very nasty when I wouldn't send money.
Jul 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Moore
by: Anonymous

I posted a while ago that Thomas Moore is also Richard Harold, nice pic but boy is he into it as he’s on dating apps, sugardaddy looking for love but why ask for money if he’s so rich? Fantastical story- pirates, ship breakdown and sinking, crew member eaten by a shark, no food on board and can’t access his bank account etc.

When challenged acts all hurt. Says he’s a Christian and I’m the baddie because I’m acting unchristian like not believing him and unwilling to send money. He also has other aliases so please BEWARE
Jul 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Weezer 3333
by: Anonymous

Is anyone playing weezer3333? Just curious.
Jul 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		These scammers are good
by: Anonymous

I almost fell for Larry Alford. Words of friends, gentlelover2017@gmail.com, larryalfred234@gmail.com
408-681-8942 and 530-777-0356.

Widowed with a 15 year from Norway, on an oil rig, his contract will be up at the end of July 2019. Then he gets paid 5 million dollars. Red flags...his voices didn’t fit the picture. He said he spoke Norwegian, but didn’t speak with the Norwegian accent. I sent him some text in Norwegian, no response and sent a second and no response.

By this time he is in love with me and his daughter sent me emails calling me mom. And romantic poems and songs and I was falling for this guy but something wasn’t right. Too many discrepancies in his stories.

Then the subject of him wanting $1000.00 so he can come to me. I will spare all the details and go to the short version. He begged and whined about having to see the woman whom God brought to him so I told him I would send the money.

Then I blocked him. Then I found his picture on a scam haters site. His pictures is being used by Nigerian scammers.

This made me angry and time for revenge. I unblocked him and begged his forgiveness for blocking him, and told him I was so in love with him and that if he loved me he would forgive me and on and on. He cried and cried and was very harsh with his words about me betraying him by blocking him. So I played along with his BS for 4 + days.

Then I texted him and told him I have to be with him and I love him more than I have ever loved any man. I’m 68 years old and he said he turned 60 on July 12. I told him I needed him and on and on and that I will send the money and I am on the way to my bank. So I received a name, ph #, bank acct #, routing #, address and he wanted a snapshot of the transaction texted to him immediately.

I told him I would send the money within 15 mins. I then blocked him and reported him to all scammer sites and the government scammer hot line, words of friend and sites that identify scammers and photos they use of innocent people
These guys are good, and he had an answer for everything I questioned. And I was able to provide the banking info to authorities.
Jul 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Another few to add on to the list are Ryan Walker xxxcat also Jeffery millions or kingjeffmillions and Antonio Victory
Jul 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same thing for me right now I suspect
by: Broze

After playing Words with Friends for years now. I've just had a woman messaged me by the name of Brenda Klein. She says I'm good etc etc (I'm actually crap, but hey ho, thanks for the compliment and all that haha).

Turns out she is on there to make new friends etc. She says she is from Cleveland, Ohio, and has just asked me for my Hangouts or WhatsApp details.

I wouldn't mind though, her profile picture is gorgeous. But her English isn't very good.

So sadly I now believe it's a scam of somesort, which is a shame because she's got 😂 Haha
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Justin Kendall & Thomas Moore
by: Anonymous

In the last week, there has been an influx of new male players on WWF. It was pretty clear to me that most of them are scammers so I decided to play along. One of the big players is Justin Kendall. He's says he Scottish, educated in England and lives is Alabama.

After a couple of texts on WWF he asked to use Hangouts so it's easier to communicate. Because of the weird sentence construction, it became very clear he was using a translation program. He even went so far to warn me about other men on WWF I should avoid. When I finally confronted him after a day of texting he played dumb but finally wished me "good endeavors" -- a real common phrase!

Second guy is Thomas Moore who uses the photo of the very well-known Thomas Lindengaard Madsen who works for the shipping company Merske. He is very active on Facebook and mentions scammers using he photo. Thomas Moore's story is he was born in Germany (Moore is such a German name), wife dead for 8 years and he hasn't had sex since then. He asks to use Hangouts. He gets super romantic in a very creepy way and eventually mentions he has a 15-year old daughter at the famous IMG Academy in Florida and sends a photo of them together.

A day or 2 later he mentions her birthday is in a couple of days and he wants some suggestions for a gift. I bait him with some ideas and then he asks me to buy her a gift because he's in the middle of the ocean. That's when I tell him I know he's a fake and using Captain Madsen's photo and by the way the Captain is openly gay.

He still didn't back down and said that was his real name and he was guy oops gay. Needless to say, I let him have it. I noticed he's still on WWF. Also, one of the "tells" for the scammers is when they text you they use the word "dear" as part of the sentence. Please be on the lookout!
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Avoid Davidalric1962
by: Anonymous

Similar situation as the others. Worked as some sort of engineer in CA, nut was from Germany. English is good, but would phrase things oddly, like, "I enjoy playing of the guitar." Walked in on his wife cheating, which left him brokenhearted and vulnerable, blah, blah, blah. Wanted me to join WhatsApp or Hangouts.
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Avoid Milesnelson58
by: Anonymous

Add Milesnelson58 to the list. Very aggressive in asking me to join Hang Outs or WhatsApp. Wife is dead and he is a single dad of two teenagers. From South Africa, living in Cleveland OH.
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roaches-You have to trap them
by: Anonymous

My scammer used a period after his first name and I’ve now noticed that in others since I’ve been more vigilant in checking stats. Thanks to all for the tips! I can’t believe I was almost sucked in. I can’t wait to try the "I’m in cyber security" line! Lol. And for the person who thinks you can turn off your setting to accept new games, it doesn’t stop them. That’s what gave me a false sense of security.
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Been Playing With Them
by: Anonymous

FYI - scammers scam everyone. Not just those living in the States. Numerous stories on the internet about women being scammed who live in Canada, Australia, UK, Brazil. The scammers scam whomever they can find.
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Frederik333
by: Anonymous

George claims to be from Cleveland Ohio. Oil worker on Gulf coast. 63 has 3 kids. Lost wife during 4th child giving birth. Asks what you like to do for fun, asking if I live alone. Starts talking about love etc. Then asks for phone number. Told him I worked for the FBI cyber security. It didn't phase him so block and report.
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ken Edwards
by: Anonymous

Anyone ever hear of this guy? Dialogue seems strange at times. 53 years old, supposedly lives in Florida, and said he works for Exxon but is more of a contractor to them. I’ve never had anyone other than a school teacher inquire what I would do if I were president for a day. Most people ask what I’ve "had" for breakfast, this guy says "what did you take for breakfast?"

It just seems foreign to me. Also I don’t know of too many guys that age that ask about going clubbing or favorite hip hop songs. I never mentioned that I listen to that, lol. He asked for my full name after 2 days but I didn’t give it away. Also, he types "waoo" instead of wow! Lol. I think the guy is a weirdo scam artist but he’s not going to get any iTunes or anything from me.

Any thoughts ?
Jul 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Add Eric Gabriel to the scammer list. His game name is gabrieleric221. Widower blah, blah, blah
Jul 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris James
by: Anonymous

Do not accept any games from him. Period! Big time Nigerian scammer using stolen pic of another man. Professes love quickly, bad grammar.

Bad news!
Jul 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWFs Betting Scam
by: Anonymous

Last summer I had a scammer trying to bet $100 that he would win. No way was I going to place a bet on WWFs. It is illegal for one thing. And WWFs is not for betting.

Be careful. There are all kinds of scams out there, & remember, you do not know who you are really talking to.

Could be any one.
Jul 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Been playing with them
by: Rushane M

Hey guys I'm kinda new on it and so far all 14 persons that I've played with are scammers lol. Can you believe that I don't even live in the damn states anyways just saying if anyone wants to play with me please add me up thank you
Jul 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF betting scam
by: 🚫 Scammers, beware 🚫

This charmer asked if I were married, what kind of work I did, etc. I answered that I was on welfare and food stamps, had five dependents (did not mention they are felines), wasn’t married because I’d lose benefits. Then after a pile of steaming BS about working in the oil industry, being widowed with three kids, living in the UK but from Scotland, the next thing was let’s bet on this game and whoever loses has to send the other person a gift card.

My reply was there are plenty of gambling sites online as well as gambling apps for one's smartphone and I refused to bet on WWF which I do for enjoyment.

He blocked me! I have tried to report this person to WWF but the report abuse link is dead.
Jul 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Easy solution
by: Anonymous

Go to your profile, settings and scroll down to turn off ‘I want to find matches in Play Someone New’. You’ll get a warning ‘Hide Play Someone New, People you don’t know won’t be able to challenge you’.

No more game requests from strangers!
Jul 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wyoming
by: Anonymous

My most recent scammer said he was on a ship in the US. So I asked him if by any chance his ship was in Wyoming and by gosh it was

😂 still laughing
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here are a few tips
by: Carly

I've been playing WWF for 8 years and the scamming started about a year ago. Here are a few tips/recommendations if you suspect you're being scammed:

1. Whenever they tell you that they're from {insert place here}, tell them that you LOVE that area, Google a few sites if you need to and then start asking if they've been to XXX. Somehow, they've never been "there".

2. When they ask what I do for a living, I ALWAYS tell them that I am in "Cyber Security" and am constantly pinging IP addresses to locate and prosecute scammers (can't tell you how many times I've been blocked after I do that! :-) )

3. When you report them here, don't just report their display name, also report their game name. For example, "George Harrison" is trying to scam me now--that's his display name. If you click on the photo, it will give the user name--he is 'GeorgeHarrison216". Oftentimes, they will continue to play under the same account and change their display name (George Harrison has already changed his display name to "George H") but if it's under the same account, the user name will still read as "GeorgeHarrison216"

4. NEVER, EVER go onto Hangouts with them and, for the love of Pete, if you give them an e-mail address because you enjoy playing them, SIGN UP FOR A NEW ONE that it won't matter if they spam your e-mail. Don't waste your precious "real" e-mail addresses!!

5. Note that IF they give you a phone number and you try to call it, block your number first (*67 and then dial). Chances are, it is a Google voice mail account and you'll get a generic voice mail message. Please note that ANYONE can obtain a Google voice mail account so even if he is in Nigeria, he can still give you a Texas number to call. Just don't be a dummy and leave your real call back number!

6. Good Lord, don't ever send money or gift cards. If someone is stranded on an oil rig, what the hell good is an iTunes card?!?! Ridiculous.

7. If you have older friends/relatives who play, PLEASE share with them the importance of being vigilant. Unless you're showing up as a match of a day somewhere, there is no reason why anyone who you don't know should be sending you game requests

8. Check their stats and pay attention to the game. I have had scammers who average 10 points a word suddenly start playing 40 point words. Oftentimes, there are MANY scammers playing on one account--they do this so that there is always someone manning the game, 24/7

9. The obvious thing is to not accept game requests from people you don't know but I have to admit--sometimes, I have fun scamming the scammers. Only difference is that I'm not preying on anyone's vulnerability...or money

10. My personal goal is never to block the scammer but to have THEM block ME. Oftentimes, the minute I tell them that I'm in Cyber Security to catch online scammers, they're gone. Makes me laugh every time.

Many of them are also part of a network. Before I started scamming/lying back, I was averaging about 4 "lonely, widowed men" a week trying to pull crap on me.

Sharing the "news" that I am pinging IP addresses and going after scammers has made the game requests from these lonely heart dwindle to the point where I have only received two scam attempts in the past three months and, as much fun as it is to lie back, it's more fun just to be left alone by them.

Good luck and remember to tell your friends who might otherwise succumb to their trickery!
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Brown 541
by: Anonymous

He's a Nigerian Scammer
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My response
by: Anonymous

When they ask where I am from, I respond with "Nigeria". I am subsequently quickly blocked. 🤣
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Perry
by: Anonymous

I’ve got a scammer on Facebook. This one is sneaky. Takes his time. He’s changed his name 3 times already. Kelvin D Perry, Kelvin Perry and David Perry. Also goes by the name of Simon Feck. Engineer from California. Widowed. Told me about his building project which is a cut and paste out of a county website promoting the works. Trying to get my email and phone number. Funny though, his first profile pic is of a different bloke to his current profile pic and the same profile pic as Simon Feck. Go figure. On WWF. Beware ladies.
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Add another one
by: Anonymous

Add James Francis- working on an oil rig contract in Ireland
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		alaye
by: Anonymous

It works! I said it after his opening paragraph and he resigned immediately :)
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammers
by: laura

More names for the list:

Chris Donald
Richard Johnson
Michael Louis
Preston

They constantly ask for my WhatsApp and gmail and phone number. Poor English, profess their love quickly, get angry when questioned and called out. There’s many more names I can’t remember. I’ll post more names as I get them.

Please ladies - don’t go off of the WWF app with them. Do not give out your personal info. When it seems to good to be true - it is !!!!!
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of William Pinkerton
by: Anonymous

I have just encountered the most recent Petroleum Engineer. He just started playing at the beginning of July. He is now begging for an Amazon card.
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Willis
by: Cindi

Has anyone heard of Thomas Willis?
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same pic, multiple names
by: Anonymous

Tom Lawrence, Mike Norman, Noelle Daniel. First time being scammed and didn’t realize it until I saw the same pic with a different name in a lightning round challenge and a third one who actually sent a game request with the same person but a slightly different pic.

Started out so nice but relentless asking age, marital status and kids. Actually asked name of my daughter. Thank God I never told him. These guys are pure evil to prey on others. I’ve played since 2011 and never had this issue til the last 6 months. Have they changed their algorithms? Would hate to stop playing with true friends but may have to delete app. Such sad times. I’m still hurt but have had my wake up call.
Jul 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love Lindylou comment!
by: Anonymous

I love Lindylou responses to her scammers. Must try that!
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Douglas Posey
by: Anonymous

Moved to Oregon at age 10 after his dad died. Says he is originally from Sweden. He asks all kinds of personal questions like marital status, children, profession. I was vague and asked him the same. He only answered he is a marine engineer who works on ships. I asked him what university he attended and to explain marine engineer. He got rude, told me to look it up in a dictionary. He added a few more choice statements clearly he wants his questions answered but gets angry if he is asked questions. He has been playing since 11/2018 but something is wrong for on his stats. Be careful with this one.
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Church
by: Anonymous

Chatted with John Church on hangouts for several months. He was the only scammer who never called me. But man could he romance you. Love songs, poems but he wanted Itune cards for his daughter & wanted $6,500 to fix his oil rig, & wanted to send me $1.8m to put into my banking account, & then send him money from it. Money laundering is what his main game was about. Danger & a very slick character. Beware!
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Justin Mike
by: Anonymous

Beware of Justin Mike. Very handsome profile pic, very sweet. Claims to be Belgian with Dutch as first language. Claims to be a mechanical engineer in Minnesota who is working offshore in Scotland. Widowed, two kids with a nanny. Then, the "nanny" is involved in a terrible accident and he needs an Amazon card to check up on her and the kids. Blocked him immediately. But boy is he smooth...
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Press option 1 for ...
by: Lindylou

As soon as they say "hi", I reply
Press
1 for weather report (unpredictable)
2 for marital status (happily married)
3 for nationality (if you can't read my profile)
4 to ask if i do hangouts (sorry no
5 to ask for email (sorry no)
6 to tell me I have exquisite beauty
6 to say you work on an oil rig
7 to ask my profession
8 to ask my previous profession
.
It gets rid of them
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John church
by: Anonymous

He is a slick one! Has been around for a few years. Beware....
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adios to John Church
by: Anonymous

A John Church chatted with me on hangouts. His email address was Churchj588@gmail.com
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware Noelle.N.Daniel
by: Anonymous

Same song-clever. Petroleum engineer from Oregon working in Scotland. Slight accent since he was originally from Denmark. Which explained grammatical issues. Told me I had beautiful smile and even dreamed about me! Wanted to connect on Google hangouts within a couple days. Amazingly someone named Tom Lawrence appeared during a lightning challenge with the same pic!! Reported his ass to WWF as abuse.
Jul 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adios to John church
by: Anonymous

Does anyone have the web site address for this. Would be interested in having it. Thanks
Jul 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jason Malone
by: Anonymous

Anyone ran into this one?
Jul 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers !
by: Anonymous

Unbelievable and so glad I found this site so I understand how huge this problem is, I won’t be accepting anymore games, don’t mind some general chat but it is too much when they ask for your phone number. Yes the same as others have highlighted widow, children, hangouts, blocked before they could ask for money
Jul 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wouldn’t it be nice
by: Anonymous

Wouldn’t it be nice to really have an attentive suitor who really cared about you other than what type of monetary means they can derive from you.

They reel you in & in a real love relationship one would be very eager to assist with their needs financially, emotionally, & sexually. The only thing that snapped sense into my mind is the fact I had never met this scammer in person. They were not real even tho in my mind I so wanted them to be real. To really care. But common sense prevailed. It was all about Itune cards for the children, credit card numbers, bank accounts, bitcoin investments, etc. it never stopped.

I finally researched WWFs scammers & found this website. Adios to John Church.
Jul 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Another widowed oil rig engineer scammer, Edward Hill. A few games, nice comments, needs money. Same old story.
Jul 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

John William. Downloaded the app Image search. I searched his words profile picture. He is using some guys Instagram photo.

Says he’s from Spain now living in San Antonio TX. Son is in boarding school in Spain. Parents were killed when he was 16. Never mentions friends or family when we chat in hangouts.
Will say he’s a good Christian man working as a drilling engineer. He even sent me a fake address. It was a 2 million dollar mansion. I looked up the tax records and of course the home is not in his name.

He has asked for an Itunes card and I told him he is a grown man and can buy his own card. He just loved me saying that to him.
Jul 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		TREY BRENTON
by: French Vanilla

Meet on WWF. Charming feel for his romantic line. Later found out all he wanted was me to send money for a package to be delivered to me. It would have cost almost $2000.00 Canadian. I don’t think so.
Jul 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer alert
by: Anonymous

Add Edward Hill- widowed oil rig engineer!
Jul 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Robert
by: Anonymous

Another one same story
Jul 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Add Benjamin Garry, David walter Williams, Henry Moore and Michael Rutherford. The same story oil rig or surgeons
Jul 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So laughable
by: Anonymous

I started to get requests to play games. I thought maybe the people on my teams in Lightning Round were challenging me but nope every one of them has a sad story. Their English is terrible, like they're reading out of a "popular english sayings" tour guide booklet. Wife and child died in car accident, wife died in childbirth, they are all working out in the middle of nowhere on a rig, all ask where you live, then "so what do you do for a living?" When you ask where they live, it's always that they're from somewhere else but now living in another place.

THEN, when you ask where they went to high school, it starts to get crazy. Always ask if I'm "happily married with kids." hahaha. Does it make a difference if "happily"? LOL As soon as I start asking them questions, guess what? They resign from the game! I'm going to start saying I work for the FBI !! That'll make things end more quickly!
Jul 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		I live in Texas Roadhouse
by: Anonymous

Omg I live in Texas Roadhouse that is hilarious!!
Jul 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Henry alias RichHenry1997
by: Anonymous

Steer clear as same deal as the others. Wife & son died in horrific accident 3 years ago. 2 sons in California with boarding teacher. Immediately asked what I did for living smdh?? My response, "playing your scamming ass".
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Action to take to stop scammers
by: CherieC

Scamming is illegal and often harmful. Action: I have begun to email the advertisers saying WWF is rife with scammers. That Wwf need better checks and balances at sign on. Better prevention strategies.

Their company is at reputational risk and risk of losing customers.

Recommendation: don't use this unsafe e-platform and or contact Zyngawf and urge them to improve.
If we all did this once it would get through to Zynga management that we've had enough of this.
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Hasley
by: Anonymous

Another widowed man who lost his wife in some horrific incident. He has a daughter in school. He works as independent contractor on oil rig from Florida. Speaks Kings English but has never said his citizenship. Has never asked for money but wants to meet. I said only with my six foot tall warrior of a husband present. So then he said ‘alaye’. I think that’s the one people said to use if you suspect a scammer. So I said is that a soup? Because we were talking about soup. He said it was a Jamaican soup. So then I said bull. So are you saying you are a scammer so now I can report you. And poof. Like that he blocked me.
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bobby Kings
by: Anonymous

My words with friends scammer is from Germany, lives in Michigan but works on an oil rig in the UK as an underwater welder. His 10 year old son Daniel is at home with the nanny. Wife died in a tragic accident when she was going to visit her parents. He talks in poetry and sends corny memes or videos. He has professed his love to me within a couple weeks and I'm pretty sure he wants to marry me when he returns to the states. LOL

He has been bugging me to get Hangouts and a gmail and to give him my address so he can send me a "surprise". I knew he was a scammer from day one but decided to play around with him to waste his time (lying about everything I tell him). I'm waiting for the right time to ask HIM for a gift card. LOL
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John homes
by: Anonymous

Steer clear!!!
Jul 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Terry Williams beware a scammer
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Smart??
by: Anonymous

Anyone know this guy? He's very stupid. He said hes from Spain and lives in California and asked me where I live and I said Texas Roadhouse. He said oh ok. Then he asked me how the weather is there.
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Erick Scott and Jacob Roland and Sam Tryler
by: Anonymous

The first claims to be Norwegian American from New Jersey but an independent oil contractor off Louisiana coast. The second says he is a Croatian American MD aboard a UN ship near Syria who lives in Idaho. Wanted to ‘send’ me money. Huge amount. The third says he is from France. Lives in Florida but is an oil engineer working in Jackson Mississippi. All say they are widowed. All profess feelings despite me talking nonstop about kids and husband. I made up 6 of the 10 kids. Give them wild stories. None have asked for money. Yet.

But the one wanted me to bring his money into US. All have kids in boarding schools etc. why can’t WWF clean this up. I have talked to men who are not scammers. They never get personal they just say great word good game. Etc.
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks for this information
by: Anonymous

I just had 2 start a game with me. They proceeded to ask a ton of questions. Where do you live?, do you work?, so I became suspicious and found this site. After following the advice here I looked at their scores and noticed that their average score was significantly lower than mine, sooooo i resigned from both games and blocked they're A@@.
Jul 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Sandi

Watch for Dave Newton. I also think the same person is using multiple names. Same types of comments and pushy, trying to get information about me. I blocked the one and both disapppeared.
Jul 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micheal Roberts
by: Anonymous

Wow, this guy is good. 50, 2 daughters called Sabrina and Tracy. He's a petroleum geologist, lives in Florida. Daughters live in California with his mum, which is where he lived until his wife died when her car exploded on the way home from work 5 years. His English is VERY good, no text speech and if spells something incorrectly he quickly corrects it.

I was suspicious from the get go, requested a pic with his kids - he sent it. Asked him to take a selfie - he sent it. Asked to see him on webcam and he did it! How you may ask? The connection was poor because he was at the beach, but for about 10 seconds I saw the guy in the pic. However, when I thought about it later, I remembered that he was talking on the video chat, but, I couldn't see his mouth. My suspicions reared their head again.

I asked to see him again on webchat and he refused, but the next thing he sent a pic of him holding a piece of paper with my name on! It was only the fact that talking on the phone via whatsapp and asking about his kids that he slipped up, he gave me different ages and the eldest became the youngest.

Eventually he admitted it was a lie and blocked me. I consider myself to be very savvy and I'm always on guard with 'strangers', but this guy was a professional. I found a great app on Android called Fake image detector. Pop the pic into that and it will show you any areas where the image has been photoshopped.

Sure enough, the image with him holding the paper with my name on had been photoshopped, albeit, very well. If anyone wants pics, his number etc please let me know. Vile people.
Jul 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wish I read this earlier
by: Anonymous

Thanks everyone for your comments I now don’t feel half as foolish as I did a month ago. Frank brooks the widowed engr. Blind sided me but luckily I Maintained a firm no. He was very persistent. I think the worse part of the ordeal was I ended up feeling bad, heck I don’t need anymore of that.

Lately my account has been bombarded by requests from the same widow story same bad English always from one place but living in some exotic location. I really wish zynga would take a more proactive stance other than be respectable to others. It’s ruining the game.
Jul 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Moore smith
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been in touch with this guy. Says he’s a structural engineer in Virginia. Due to retire at 57 years old. Got loads of money apparently.
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Military nonsense
by: Anonymous

I wanted to share this tidbit, and there are NO Generals in Syria who have the time to play words with friends. Zero!

I have been getting many oil rig widowed workers. I am bored and give them fake info and figure less time for them to target others. They usually go away when I refuse to go elsewhere to chat.
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pretty sure a Scammer.
by: Anonymous

Started playing a game says he’s divorced and hasn’t found the right woman. Rather have an older one. Calls me Dear and has a pet name for me HONEY. He’s a oil rig engineer from Norway but lives in New Jersey. Says he loves me. I’m the one he’s been looking for.

His name is Halvor Thorstein. He sent me pics but I don’t know if it’s him. He said if I don’t want to talk on Hangout we can still talk on the game. I shall see if he asks me for anything.
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just check their statistics
by: Anonymous

One easy way to tell a scammer is by looking at their game statistics. Almost all have low wins, low high games and very low average scores. Low average score indicates games ended early. I just wish there was some way to look at the stats of someone before accepting the game.

Its getting ridiculous. There are so many that just keep coming back using different names. The stories are all basically the same. I can't believe people really fall for this. Like others below, I will sometimes string them along just to waste their time.

(Love the Texas Roadhouse and Applebee posts below!) LOL
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Pearn
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Marty75. He comes off as a nice guy with a good sense of humor. Talks about his kids a lot. Lives in Australia and will happily send you pics and videos if you friend him on Instagram. But if you look at his numbers on WWF you will see he is playing this game constantly. He is also talking to multiple women at the same time. He’s very smooth but everything he’s saying to you he is saying to multiple women.

Plus, he’s married!! Don’t know if the end result would be eventually asking for money. I blocked him as soon as I realized what he was up to.
Jul 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Alexander and Michael Thompson
by: Anonymous

Same deal with these two losers. Alexander claims to be a 50 y.o. soldier on a UN Peacekeeping mission in Syria. Daughter in boarding school in Georgia, widowed (wife died in childbirth), blah, blah, blah.

Poor grammar with clear indications he is not a native English speaker, fake photo -- the whole nine yards.

Took a whole 2 days to profess love and offer a proposal (lucky me)! Immediately wanted to switch correspondence to private email, hangouts, etc.

Played along for a little bit, but got progressively more irritated at the BS these sub-human sh*tbags spew. Basically told him that I knew he was a scammer from the start, said he deserves to have his eyes and heart carved out with a spoon, and then fed to dogs. Also, that I hoped he and his entire village would be wiped out by a violent plague in the most painful way (along with some additional colorful language). Reported his profile to Zynga/game platform admins.

Thompson claims to be a physician (also on a UN Peacekeeping mission in Syria -- small world! Maybe he and Alexander know one another). Fake photo of an older gentleman. Immediately asked if I had kids or was happily married -- WTF?!?! Reported to game platform admin.

A third (cannot remember the name), same overall approach "Hi pretty." Called this one out pretty quickly and told him "nice stolen profile pic, 419" (which REALLY annoyed him, haha). He told me I was stupid, and to go kill myself, to which I replied "You, first! ;) "

Note: Game platform admins seem largely unmoved by the fact that they're riddled with scammers on their platform. I don't think they're doing much to proactively curb the massive influx of fake accounts with stolen photos.

Anyway, hope this helps! :)
Jul 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words of advice
by: Anonymous

I had one of these "scammers" who asked me to go to hangouts or WhatsAppp to chat outside words with friends. I said I will only use Skype. Several games later he said "I really want to chat with you more on Skype". I relented as I was going to be true to my word & we started chatting on Skype.

He was interesting talking to talk to & it was entertainment for me. I knew he was scammer, before I agreed. We chatted for couple of months with him professing his love & wanted to marry me. We chatted about all sorts of things. He finally asked me for google play cards, and I refused. We continued to chat.

He asked me for payment by Western Union several months after that. I refused again. We continue to chat and just recently he asked me for google play or iTunes cards. I refused and he got quite nasty & said all sorts of bad things to me.

I can see on how they can prey on vulnerable & lonely people, it happens to men also. They say lots of things to make you feel loved & wanted. They want to reel you in & think if you are in love with them, you would be willing to send them money. They will give you believable sob stories. Don’t send them money, purchase them goods or services or purchase google play or iTunes cards.

If they ask you personal questions give them vague answers or turn around & ask them to go 1st. Don’t give out your actual full name, home or work address. Don’t even give them your actual city:/state. Don’t give out names of your children/grandchildren. They smart ones will hunt you down and may try to steal your identity. Don’t give them bank account or credit card info.

If you want to "chat" with them outside WWF set up a new email address with a fake name & only use this email address for that purpose. Or get a google phone number & use this for texting or WhatsApp.

Don’t send them pictures, they may ask for nude pictures as well & use it against you.

I feel bad for those people who sent these "scammers" money or gift cards. I know many believe in good of people & thought these people were honest & legitimate.

If you suspect a scammer, use reverse image search, such as Yandex or TinEye. These and an Apple app called ImageSearch which searches 3 search engines. Some of them use other people’s pictures as their profile pic. My scammer actually uses his own pictures, but sets up many fake accounts. He is not even from Nigeria, but Argentinia.

Stay safe out there & keep your money for yourself. You need it more than they do.
Jul 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocked-Maxed Out
by: Anonymous

When a scammer has blocked me it usually states User Unavailable or maxed out try another player. I assumed they had blocked me.

I have had some who just magically disappeared as well.
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxed out
by: Anonymous

Maxed out means that the person has reached the maximum games allowed. If you are blocked it would say, this user is not available or you will not be able to find them at all.

To answer the question about if the picture is of the scammer, no, they use stolen pictures from innocent unknowingly people.
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxed Out
by: Anonymous

Yes you were blocked.
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sweetheart scammer
by: Anonymous

Sam Sean sounds like the same guy. The pic I have with the sunglasses on he is also wearing a swim cap and no shirt. Told me it was taken last year when he was in Miami. Is this a real pic of the scammer or did the scammer use someone else's pic. Inquiring mind would like to know.
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

The more you chat with these scammers and answering their questions with general chit chat the more your educating them with their scams. They're using you as tools for answers without realising you are helping them.
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxed out
by: Anonymous

When you try to start a game with one of them and it tells you the player has maxed out on games does this mean he has blocked you?
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sweetheart scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Michael Wickman? Good looking widow with 1 13 year daughter in boarding school. Said he's an aeronautic engineer in Kabul.
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer...good-looking, 50ish, short salt pepper hair, wearing sunglasses profile pic, s
by: Anonymous

Beware: Sam Sean starts conversation slowly, usually using "hello, (last name)". Compliments. and calls you endearing names, works up to wanting your phone number after a few weeks. SHUT HIM DOWN!!
Jul 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Binary trading
by: Anonymous

Anybody have experience with @binary management expert Elise Grayson?

Seems to be a scam.
Jul 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds like scammer
by: Anonymous

They all deny that they are scammers, but we have to use our heads and assume that they are especially when their stories are all the same!
Jul 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		A word to the wise
by: Anonymous

These scammers will woo you with the most incredible loving talk! It will take your breath away! AND IT WILL START WITHIN A FEW DAYS!! I have a friend who is chatting with a loser who says he’s an architect and who is madly in love with her and wants her to leave her husband! Professes eternal love! Talks about his mother and her visits!! Finally after talking on the phone and ‘setting the hook’ he needed money!!
This took months!! They are slick!! Tried to tell her but she actually thinks he is serious about his feelings for her!

I guess she is desperate for attention from her husband. Really sad!
Jul 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scammers
by: Anonymous

A few more scammers to be aware of on Words With Friends are George Derrick (also uses just George, Geo Derrick, and other variations). He uses a picture of a professional male model/make-up artist who is quite handsome. He claimed to be Polish, works on an oil rig in the Gulf Coast, divorced with a 14 yr. old son. Wanted to chat in hangouts, professed love rather quickly, then wanted an Amazon gift card to help with business mailings. All future pictures provided were from the male models Instagram account.

Also beware of Derek Kess who claimed to be from the Netherlands, worked on an oil rig in the Persian Gulf, wife died in a horrific car crash and he had a son in boarding school in Florida. Same scenario, chat in hangouts, fell in love quickly, talked about marriage in the future then wanted a $200 iTunes card to boost his cell phone signal. Both got nervous and nasty when called out. I think George thought I was with law enforcement because he questioned who I was and blocked me.

Right now another gentleman named Larry Thomas started a chat in Words With Friends asking a lot of personal questions which I refused to answer, wanted my phone number, which I refused to give, but said he didn't mind continuing to chat on the WWF's site. He said that he's a military engineer who also buys and sells crude oil.

All of them have terrible grammar when they have to type more than one or two sentences. I changed my profile picture and so far no one else has approached me.
Jul 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds like a scammer, but denies it when confronted
by: Anonymous

Anyone been scammed by Christopher Hudges? From Chicago, working in Germany, offshore ship engineer, 4 kids, wife died at birth of last child, has a nanny look after his kids while he away for work.
Jul 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

Has anyone dealt with James Smith. Says he is in a hospital in Baharain and needs money to get out
Jul 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian google location
by: Anonymous

I am curious on how you were able to pinpoint the location of google email address to Nigeria. When I look at the header in the email it just points me to google with no location. Maybe I am doing something wrong.
Jul 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeremy Benedito
by: Anonymous

Anyone have any contact with Jeremy Benedito? Been chatting for months and now he needs gift cards to do his researches! On the rig of course!!
Jul 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So.....
by: Anonymous

I want to know if there is any risk to playing along with the scammers as long as you don’t give out real personal information or send money? Basically string them along.
Jul 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brydon Tyler
by: Anonymous

Yet another name of a scammer. I understand why they do it and they do it because some lonely people actually fall for it. I understand times are tough all over. However, ladies please don't be stupid. Reading these comments, they all have the same story line, fake pics and profess their love instantly.

I get a new one almost daily. I sometimes chat to waste their time in hopes someone else does not fall victim and maybe they'll learn a lesson.

This newest wanted $5000 or any gift card to help him "prepare a document to secure his contract with Clark Oil". I told him I have an Applebee's gift card but I don't think fully loaded fajitas will help him with that. He didn't get it and insisted I send it to him. Then he sent me a email address with a Nigeria Google location. When I called him out on it, he claims he was hacked but still insists on me sending it. LOL

Anyways, just be smart. I'll continue to share any crazy scammers request I get.
Jul 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		LMAO
by: Anonymous

I can't stop laughing at someone actually saying he lived in Texas Roadhouse. Omgggggg And, yes, some men who play WWF are NOT scammers. They want to play the game. Most men on WWF are also NOT looking for love either. Lol WAKE UP
Jul 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer for sure
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across Foreman Jones? Lives in Washington DC and is supposedly now on an oil rig in south Africa
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Any man not a scammer on WWFs
by: Anonymous

Yes, I play several men in WWFs that are not scammers. They do not chat. Maybe they say good move or good word but normally they do not chat.

I play at last 4 men that are not scammers.
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all men are scammers
by: Anonymous

In answer to the question about if all men are scammers. No, I play several men that are not. There are still some honest guys that just want to play the game.
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Myles
by: Anonymous

Just want to know if anyone has talked with a man by the name of David Myles
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Has anyone here met a man on Words With Friends that is NOT a scammer?
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Richard King
by: Anonymous

Is David King a scammer? He says he graduated from Oxford University with a Master's Degree in petroleum. At the present time he says he is a drilling engineer on an off shore oil rig in Turkey. He says he has a home in Georgia, USA. He says he's in his early 60's. He says his main language is Spanish and text me a message in Spanish. He says his second language is German. Then English and a little bit of Turkish. He says he divorced his wife in 2013 and his young daughter died. I forgot what she supposedly died from.

Has anyone heard this story?
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clark Smith - Scammer
by: Anonymous

This guy did not ask for money - yet. Said he is on an offshore oil rig. I found his pictures on Uribe site for these types of scammers. Wife died in a car accident 5 years ago. Russian/ American citizenship. These guys work hard at developing an intriguing profile.
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Review this name
by: Anonymous

David womark. Underwater welder. Contracting for Greek navy. Eloquent. David Womark
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		The stupidest
by: Anonymous

Jeffery Pater. Asked where I lived and then I asked where he lived and he said Texas Roadhouse. He didn’t have a clue it’s a restaurant chain!
Jul 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kevin Hensley
by: Anonymous

This one is good. Very slick.
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Hill or Chris James
by: Anonymous

Is anyone playing or have played with Edward Hill or Chris James? Interested to hear what stories others have heard.
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why
by: Anonymous

This person is correct about why the Nigerians scam 100% right. I don’t condone it either but I understand why they do it.
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why
by: Anonymous

First understand that I am in no way defending these scammers. I do however know first hand why they do it. They are 99% Nigerian men between 20 and 30 years old. They mostly come from dirt poor cities that oppress them. They can't get jobs without paying someone off. They have no food to eat and no health care where malaria is rampant like the common cold. Do not send them money but instead find a charity that helps them. Atleast your money will go to a good cause. They can not rise up against the government. That would mean jail or death. They are not in large boiler rooms, but little pockets of 2 or 3 friends. What they do is disgusting and I would never condone it. They just don't know any other way and truly believe Americans are all rich.
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		CHRIST ROWELL
by: French vanilla

Just started to play WWF with him on June 30. On July 3 the bomb dropped. Wanted $50 $100 iTunes card. Showed me a pic of fancy car and his plane. When I told him no he proceeded to swear at me and call me all sorts of names. He said he had been on WWF before but lost his wallet.

SCAMMER
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Derek McVeigh
by: Anonymous

Same basic story as the other posts I am reading, just another name.
Jul 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Lawson
by: Anonymous

Watch for this guy. I almost got taken, but the red flags started popping up and my sister found out about these scams. I've found one of the pictures he Sent me on several romance writers websites and some of the messages he Sent on the web too.
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gilbert Simpson??
by: Anonymous

Does anyone play this guy?
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Simon
by: Anonymous

FYI there have been scammers on WWFs from years ago. I came across several from 2017 & one guy from like 2011.

Seems, tho, a lot are new profiles.
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SIBON7173 ( Simon)
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played this guy. Says he's from the UK. It's interesting I décline many games from these random people and they pop up one after
the other. I am suspicious but can't confirm.
What made me accept challenge was that he's been on the site a few years.

Thanks!
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can we please share photos
by: Anonymous

If we could share photos on this page I’m sure we’d catch a lot of these scumbags out. Just a suggestion

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Constantly widowed men messaging
by: Anonymous

Constantly getting messaged by supposed widowed men. Just a few minutes ago I got one and I told him I was sorry for his loss but seemed to be lots of them messaging me. He immediately deleted the game. They almost all start off with "Hello dear". Lol
Jul 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Poor grammar and English
by: Anonymous

Correction fro my last post...
We say ‘I am going to the store,’ they say ‘Am going to the store’
Jul 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Poor grammar and English
by: Anonymous

Ladies. English is their language but they also speak pidgin English and some of them also speak their tribal native language. Their English derived from the British English. For example they don’t say I am going to the store, they say I am going to the store. That is not because they speak poor English, that derives from the British English they were taught.
If you do not want to speak with them, then do not chat. Or simply say ALAYE From the get go.
Jul 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Daniel Morgan, 1964dannym1964, mdann1966
by: RobinN

This guy is from Alabama, works as a contractor in Africa. Will be there for 5 months. Starts out as a charmer, Honey, Dear, basically whatever you want he does, sends a few pictures of himself and his daughter Stacey 19; son Andrew 17. He is widowed for 5 years, wife passed away, he's ready to get married when he returns back from Africa. Wants to talk on Kik, Hangouts, any place except WWF chat. After he talks sweet things to you he starts to ask for money.

Two thousand dollars that he needs within a week due to financial issues and to send it using the bitcoin (which I had no idea how to use it) and he also stated he wanted a Vanilla card (again a card I've never heard of I had to Google them both).

As of yesterday I basically told him to move on I'm not interested; so find another person whose into scamming maybe they can help each other out by borrowing money from each other to keep their head's above water. That's about all I have at the moment.

Be vigilant keep your eyes open out there Ladies! Don't let that sweet talking man try to sweep you off your feet.
Jul 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just Weird
by: Sharon

Timothy Anderson and Webber Jackson both asked me to play WWF recently then started chatting; more Timothy than the other. My gut thought something was weird but he fits the profile of most of the scammers listed on this page. Wife died in a fatal accident, has 3 small kids, lives in California, does something with oil, wanted me to join Hangouts, lots of personal questions, wanted to exchange cell #'s and email addresses, etc., etc. Even after I told him I've been happily married for over 30 years.

I just want to play WWF as a stress reliever not have to worry about creepy people with kooky motives. Eye opener for me !
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonard Nelson
by: Anonymous

Watch out for him. Both my friend and I are playing him. Told me he is 65, told my friend he is 60. His grandson Daniel changed age slightly, 8 with me and 9 with my friend. Been raising him since his daughter and wife were in a car accident, currently looked after by nanny while he is working on contracts as marine engineer. Told my friend, wife & daughter died 11 years ago, but grandson is 9.

Friend is chatting to him through email, he says he is in India which is 9 1/2 hours from EDT., however email sent time is 4 hours ahead of USA, which puts him in Africa. He asked me for $1250 in google play cards, they work like money. I refused but we continued chatting.

Now he has asked me for $660 in Western as he got stuck in Togo Republic on way to India.
Very nice, very sweet but very sneaky in working up to ask for money.
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same person different profiles ???
by: Anonymous

It all starts out with a game request which I find odd because I’m usually at my maximum games. Within two or three words of the game, they start asking questions. I usually try not to engage, using yes or no answers. Everyone of these people are working in the oil industry in Texas, they are widowed and are raising a child.

Either these guys have no imagination, or it’s the same person using different profiles. I block them, and I’m now at the point where I am no longer accepting new games that pop up on my screen as I just decline. I get the impression that these people do not have English as a first language because of their use of the English language ie the sunset was so cute lol so, people, beware!

I never thought something as simple as words with friends would attract such creeps !
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Draift Willam
by: Anonymous

My latest scammer is Draift Willam. This name seems very off. Seems fake or backwards. Calls me lovely right away. Even though my profile pic is of an old Victorian lady picking her nose.

Immediately asks me if I am married, where I live, occupation, and email address. Asked to go on hangouts. I said no. And now he has gone quiet. I am so tired of these guys. Real scum bags.
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micheal Iseh from Texas beware
by: Anonymous

Gives sad widowed story. Lost wife and child claims he lives in Texas. Jobless but has a Nanny. Where do these scam artist come from. This site is endless.
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		All phony names and pics
by: Anonymous

Their names and pics are all fake. If you, like me, just want to play an innocent game of WWF, as soon as a good looking guy with a lame name starts asking questions, immediately report him as a fraud, (easy process on wwf) THEN TYPE ALAYE.

Poof, he's gone! The end. Until the next one. You would think that Zynga would put an end to this crap...maybe they're "in on it". Hmm
Jul 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben morrison
by: Anonymous

Surgeon from Brooklyn, NY, but he's assumed the identity of Ben Morrison from Fort Lauderdale, FL on WWF. Born in Germany. Selfie taken from the driver's seat steering wheel. Looks distinguished in stripe dress shirt. Claims he's widowed from wife and son car accident four years ago.

I asked him if he needed help with something or $$$. He replied he is a gentleman who knows how to treat a lady and very romantic. He asked so many questions and subtly answered some questions asked of him, but with no substance answers. Especially when I asked what surgeon Ortho/Cardiac/Neuro and he never answered as if I never asked.

I called him out and told him about this website and advised that it is inappropriate to deceive by using someone else's profile photo. To then days later disclose his age of 58 and change the photo from one who looked around late 30's or early 40's to a sneaky old man photo with a blank expression.

Hopefully, he'll be honest with the next lady he tries to woo. Only been playing the single game with him for about 5 days, so he never asked for more access through other media. His grammar is not up to par. Called him out on it and he dismissed it as him being from Germany, but spells "colour"......
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

They are like a pit of vipers. Very dangerous. Just a matter of time before they strike. I had 5 bothering me. Just ignore them & they will go away.

They wanted Steam Wallets, bitcoin, Itune cards, credit card numbers, banking account numbers, address, date of birth.

Info to steal your money & identity.
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends scammers
by: Anonymous

I have been getting at least five a day for last 2 months. Including one female. I have blocked as many as i could, but most disappeared when i said I wasn't giving any info.
Jun 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam names
by: GolfinwomanAnonymous

I have chatted with 3 very charming people on words with friends. All were in the oil business. Jack Warmwoods. Did change names. Wanted money for medical care even though he said he earned salary.

Michael Raymond- on oil rig in Istanbul. Needed $5000 to buy protective gear for his workers. If I didn’t give him the money he would lose his contract. After this job he was going to retire and find me. Nonsense!

Jack Mandylor- he was the most charming. Did not move quickly like the others. Said was from Cuba and now lives in New Orleans. Actually, fell for him. Wanted iTune card. Did not give these scammers any money.
Jun 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for these persistent scammers!
by: Anonymous

George Williams: claims to be in Turkey on an oil rig. Widower whose wife died in a car crash and has a 10 year old daughter in boarding school. Looking for a beneficiary.

Alexis Cole: claims that he was born and raised in Arizona. Terrible English grammar. States that his mother is Spanish. Single, bad luck with women. Hopes to find a good woman.

Alex H. Morgan: private contractor on an oil rig in Bahrain. Has a lovely home in Los Angeles. Wife died of cancer five years ago. He states that he’s originally from Australia and married a woman from the U.K. Has a daughter named Lucy who attends medical school at Sheffield University in the U.K. Very persistent and "romantic."

Always asks if you’ve had breakfast, lunch or dinner and then asks what you ate that day. Sends videos of his oil rig. Will ask for a gift card "because (he) forgot his wallet." Professes everlasting love after two weeks on WWF.

Deleted his account or was asked to close his account on Zynga. May pop under a different name. Used Peter Schiff’s (well known financier) photo to identify himself! Be careful!
Jun 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Mark
by: Anonymous

Avoid this loser!! And if you want to toy with these morons and have a bit of fun, when they tell you they are from foreign countries (ie. Italy, France, Germany etc) go into Google translate and send them messages in their "claimed" language! CRICKETS!! LOL!!
Jun 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marino Lafonti (Rig Contractor)
by: Anonymous

I consider myself to be very cautious and always dig deeper to find out the truth but I was scammed and I know now after speaking with this scammer for almost 9 months he played me really good.

Be careful as he is a real charmer and if someone like me gets caught it can happen to you too!

He says he is from Chicago and has a daughter Sara. His wife died like 4 or 5 years ago.

He waited 8 months to scam me and I am ashamed that I fell for it.
Jun 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 more scammers...
by: Anonymous

MILLER WOODS

BEN HANDERSON

WILLIAMS CRAYWOOD

Stay far away from these creeps!!!
Jun 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Tyle
by: Anonymous

Total joke! Said father and grandfather were famous Naval Admirals in English but was so broken it was hysterical!
Jun 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Terry Grant
by: Anonymous

Terry Grant was quite suspicious. Played a game and he wanted to chat on WhatsApp or text. I asked why & he said he was widowed with a daughter & was a lt colonel in Yemen. Was very persistent in asking for my phone number but I said no. Also, I told him I was happily married with kids & he was stilll persistent. Interesting... he never asked for $ as we didn’t get that far!
Jun 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Murphy WWF Captain from Cargo Ship lol
by: Anonymous

Careful!! One called Thomas Murphy. His info says he is from district of Columbia but he says he is in from Miami and currently in Dublin lol. He also says he is a Captain of a cargo ship. Will ask you to download hangout and asks for your email. The picture he is using belongs to a real captain who lives in Australia. I also gave him lots of incorrect info because I could smell a scam. Not sure what his purpose was but it did not go any further, I called him scammer and reported him in wwf. He might be looking for vulnerable people and he changes his responses according to what you say. So obviously a scammer! Not very bright:-D
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Add Another name to the list
by: Anonymous

Henry Scote, really bad grammar. Said if he was a lady he would want my name. Asked to join WhatsApp but I told him no. I told him to download Hangouts if he wanted to chat. He said he didn't know whey that was but after he download he asked me why I changed my picture, and other questions about my settings, very obvious he used it before.

Got demanding with sending him pictures, didn't do it. Was aggressive with the sweetie, honey and why aren't you responding. He even tried calling me. Blocked him on Hangouts and resigned my games with him WWF. He had the nerve to invite me to play another game with him so he could ask why I blocked him.
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Entertainment Only
by: Anonymous

I am entertained with these scammers. It has become a hobby with me. Keep them busy & away from innocent ones.

It does get tiresome, tho. They always want money.
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unbelievable the Number of Scammers
by: Anonymous

And they act surprised when you call them out on. It and then ask why you are being so rude but continue to try to connect with you. It’s just ridiculous.

DavidMark3.me
Packer Morgon
Healy

To name a few.
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Smith - Scammer
by: Anonymous

Larry Smith using pictures of Craig Hartzman. Pictures are from a porn site.
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gary Tyle
by: Anonymous

Anybody know this guy? Profile pic is with a motorcycle.
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		"lovely" children
by: Anonymous

As soon as they refer to their "lovely" daughter or son - it's a dead giveaway. Who says that?!
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Entertainment Value Only
by: Anonymous

It doesn’t matter what name they go by, they are all scammers! I keep reading "look out for this one, or be suspicious of that one". The names change all the time, but they are the same people. I play along because I know what they are doing, and it’s fun. Engineers, doctors, etc.

You’ll notice that the circumstances may vary, but they all have a hard luck story, and usually one child. They are either widowed, or the wife abandoned them. Just ignore the messages if you don’t want to be entertained.
Jun 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammer
by: Anonymous

This is a response to WWF scammer. Sounds like the one I dealt with for months. Trust me he's Nigerian. Same exact story. I got smart and started switching the names around then looked on Facebook for pics. Sure enough i found the real guy. A military official so I questioned the Nigerian and he finally revealed who he really was picture and all and his real name is Joe Ochee so I sent a message to the U.S. Military officer and told him what I knew.

He thanked me and said he would try and get this guy somehow. Don't trust any of them. They are always supposedly from the USA but in another country or on board a stupid oil rig.

BEWARE!!!
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		heard of Paolo Scala
by: Anonymous

Captain of ship cargo tanker.
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammer
by: Anonymous

Beware of Larry Smith. Says he's an engineer working in China and has a 14 year old son named Barry. Asks you to go to Hangouts to chat. He will love bomb you then ask you to send his son iTunes card for his birthday. Then the son will contact you asking for gift cards. Then he says the equipment has gone bad in China and he needs your financial help.

Sounds Nigerian. Uses picture of handsome grey haired man. Don't fall for it ladies.
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer names
by: Anonymous

These scammers seem to like using first and last names that are interchangeable....most recently MALCOLM HARRY. Says he is from California San Francisco but is in Syria "due to the nature" of his job. Handsome pic, looks like a stethoscope around the neck of the guy. This one uses "dear" constantly and asked if I had had dinner yet (!?!?) and then right to asking my occupation. Definitely not on the level.
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eriksen Brent
by: Anonymous

Claimed to be military orthopedic surgeon. About to retire looking for a place to invest in heart clinics. Asked me to help him find a good location. What's an ortho doing opening a heart clinic!?!?
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wondering about Ben Tisdale
by: Anonymous

A Ben Piccio courted me last year then later he was Ben Piccio 5. He did not recognize the photo of me though I sent it to the original Ben. The original Ben also used the photo that Wayne Anderson used on WWF. These men were all Nigerian.

Every man I met on WWF that wanted Hangouts and WhatsApp were scammers. Not a decent man in the group.

Ladies beware.
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone spoken to him
by: Anonymous

George ayama?
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tired Of Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have been amazed at the uptick of scammers I have seen on WWF the past month. Everyday I get a new one. I don't let the conversation get too far as I have been online for a while and know the game but it is still annoying. So far these are the ones I have encountered and they all seem to be posing as military guys. I guess they think I am the military guy type. lol.

JamesWalter
Andraw Baldwin
RobertChris
TomSiegelJackson
Jun 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Billy dosier
by: Anonymous

Careful of this one. Billy dosier/billy willfred. Have tried to get this one to tell me the truth and he hasn’t. Had a addict fight with him, I blocked him on hangouts and he found me on wwf under billy dosier. So now we are back to arguing and keeps denying he’s a scammer after I accused him of being one.
Jun 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Drilling Engineer scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Alessio Gattuso. Claims to be needing thousands of dollars. Tells you he is in love with you and all that crap.
Jun 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Tisdale
by: Anonymous

Could not believe my eyes!!! Recently reported Clifton Boston who I met on WWF and conversed with for 3 Months. A new WWF game request but
same guy but this time he’s calling himself BEN TISDALE ( also known as Ronald Raphael ) so I
thought I’d play along and he had no idea who I was. A different scammer using this poor guys profile😔

So very wary now. Stay away from hangouts. I’d never heard of it and conversed with Clifton for a month or so on hangouts until he started asking for $$$ and Itune cards. He put up many photos of himself including his grandchildren!
The use of this guys photos really disturbs me as there are kids involved!
Jun 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Noah Greg, Scott Mark
by: Anonymous

Both of them started games with me after I played lightning rounds. Both looked suspicious. Noah Greg started a chat and I responded, "Alaye." He told me I should get a life (in broken English, probably Nigerian) and then vanished. Scott Mark started a chat wanting all my personal info and I also responded "Alaye." He sent a thumbs up emoji then vanished!
Jun 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Logan and Max Logan
by: Anonymous

Typical oil rig geologist, widowed. Has a granddaughter and a son. Professed his love and now asking for Steam Card. I didn't even know what that was. Don't fall for these guys.
Jun 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		On line now
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Harrison Chandler. Using the profile of a legitimate war hero. Shameful!
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstar 		Scammers on the loose
by: Anonymous

Paul Martins words with friends - oilfield worker living in Texas working for BP in Gulf of Mexico. Has a daughter in the beginning and her name was Nancy, now all of a sudden it is Lisa. She is in school in Dallas and is so glad to have a new Mom!
Finally asked for bitcoins for her birthday..
STAY CLEAR OF HIM!!!
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Names
by: Anonymous

Current Scammers playing: Chris David, Brydon Tyler, AR100#, Fantastic1 cain, Thompson Petro, John Scott and Joe Greg
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are multiplying
by: Anonymous

If you notice, they all start out with the same question. Where are you playing from. Obviously it’s stored In Your profile. And their grammar is awful. Check out their profiles. Most have only been playing a short time. And are usually at some overseas or remote location. They will tell you they are working on oil rigs, for the military and merchant seamen. All of which are a reason that they will eventually ask you to send money because they are unable to get to a bank. What a bunch of BS.
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Robinson, Georgia
by: Anonymous

Scammer started conversation on WWF. He was a Marine Engineer Contractor and his wife had passed away a year ago due to Polysistic Kidney Disease. He said he was devastated, but had to be strong for his daughter. Just asked normal questions. Then started with what would you cook to impress a first date. What?? Anyhow, as two days went by and I already knew something was stinking. He wanted to go to Hangouts.

NOPE. He was alright with that so we kept playing WWF. Then he said he really liked me and would I give him email address. I had an old email address from years ago and gave him that. When he sent me email, it said Andrea Jones. WHAT?? I asked him why he would send something from a woman's email. He said he had used a work email by mistake and then sent one from David Robinson.

Then he wanted to call me SWEETHEART! WHAT?? I was laughing so hard. This was all getting so comical. Never gave any info to this clown, but I did have a back&forth "yelling" match for about 10 minutes and the last thing I said was, "I bet your mother is so proud of you....NOT". Anyway, David is BLOCKED and reported as ABUSE using the reason of Name Impersonation.
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leo Stevenson
by: Anonymous

Uses lightening round play to find potential victims. Game stats typical for a scam player. Tries to start conversation right away. I copy and pasted another player's warning about him as my reoly. That shut him up. Blocked him.
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greene Peterson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across this con artist?
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Scott?
by: Anonymous

He just wants to chat even though I said I’m not a chatter. He responded with "Well, I want to know all about you in case we meet someday." I have muted chat but he won’t go away. I’m sure he’s a scammer because his average game score is 68!
Jun 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morgan Dudek
by: Anonymous

Watch for Morgan Dudek. Looking for love and money. Wanting money sent on itune cards. Don't be fools ladies.
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone?
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know Michael Russell?
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Graham Stone, Alex Simko
by: Anonymous

Hi guys, thanks for sharing. It's amazing how many of these people are on WWF. Anyone know if he's legit.

Claims to live in Savannah and be of the Shawnee nation. Something seems off, I think a lot of these guys are rotating during playing because the game style changes. Also, Alex Simko?

Thanks in advance
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Howard Mark??
by: Anonymous

He also wants me to bitcoin mining?? What is that??
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		A few more names to look out for
by: Anonymous

Alex0129000, Snowvis Marshall and Justin Howard. Oil rig workers or underwater drillers. Wanting to chat on Hangout, email or texts. Same story of widower who wants a friend. Never got so far with asking for money but I could see it was going that direction.

I just don't give out my personal info on games. Saw my BIL taken for 5000 by a scammer several years ago and learned what to look out for.
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know him?
by: Anonymous

Howard Marks?
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Terry Williams’s scammer has stolen Rick Dancer's photo
Jun 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Gibson
by: Anonymous

Fast mover. Can be inpatient. He thinks he’s getting over on me, uses "Dear" a lot. I told him that I don’t trust hangouts, that I prefer to chat on wwf. He tried hard to convince me that it was safe. Then he asked me for my cell phone number, nope not going there.

Told him he was moving too fast for me, and to just keep it on wwf. He’s now asking about my work, I haven’t answered him. Msg last night was "hello dear please talk to me".

I’m going to keep him hanging lol
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ronald Jones
by: Anonymous

Typical story line of Oil rig worker. Wife deceased. 2 children or maybe 1 if he cant remember at the time. Dont be fooled. He's bad news.
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yandex
by: Anonymous

Click on the word images. In the search bar above that it will show a camera. Click and it will ask from where you want to search. Check your photo library and select the picture. It loads a little slow but if there is a match it will pull it up.
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garvins Wood
by: Anonymous

Garvins Wood is a scammer on WWF
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		yandex
by: Anonymous

yandex.com screen shot the person from WWF and then go to yandex, put the picture in the search there and watch the real people pop up.

I did it for the first time Thursday and found someone I played with for months on there.

Found a new player and called him out on it. Poof he was GONE.

By the way ALAYE really does work too. DO NOT engage in conversation when they say hello. Simply say ALAYE

There is a website with all their language.
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clifton Boston
by: Anonymous

Amazing. I had talked with a man David Nathan.

Wife and daughter deceased and he is raising 2 granddaughters.

Oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico

His photos turned out to be Grant Cardone anf the granddaughters photos turned out to be Grant Cardone’s daughters.

Advice - use Yandex.images on Clifton Boston’s photos.
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yandex.images
by: Anonymous

I always blow up the photo I want searched, I save it to my photo gallery. For Yandex.images

Go to the site.

Click on the word "images" under the Search box - it will go into dark black color.

On the search line - Click on the camera.

Choices come up - Click on your photo gallery

Click on your saved photo you want verified

Wait until the results appear
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michaeljay121. Scammer
by: Anonymous

I reported him. Again a widowed man with a 12 yr old daughter at a boarding school in England. Working as a peacekeeper in the medical corps. I did a reverse image search of his photo which he obviously stole from an Instagram account of an eminent neurosurgeon. Repeatedly asking me to download hangouts and what’s app.

The occasional hello or thank you for a game is fine, but when they start telling you their personal info and want to know if your married or single - then get rid of them.

REALLY! It is totally obvious you are a scammer
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yandex
by: Anonymous

I’m wondering the same about Yandex. Please let me know if you find out

Thanks
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yandex.images
by: French Vanilla

Can anyone tell me how to get a picture to download on this site? Do you have to join first to enable to check images.
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clifton Boston
by: Anonymous

Clifton Boston WWF. Scammer. Engineer oil rig currently working in Greece. From Brooklyn NY
2 grandkids. Deceased wife and daughter. 3 months of living text day and night. Started with wanting $5000 all the way down to $100 Itune cards.

Very good looking. Posts selfies and photos of the kids which is alarming.
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson wood
by: Anonymous

He’s a real sweet talker! Makes everyone think they are special. One gal actually believes he looks for her! Oh god..he’s a scammer!
Jun 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Woods
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know anything about Patrick Woods?
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clifton Boston
by: Anonymous

Clifton spent many months getting friendly then asked for $5000 then $3000 the $1300 and eventually Itunes cards. No money exchanged.
Engineer, working in Greece, oil rig, 2 grandchildren in boarding school in Canada.

Widowed and daughter also deceased. He is still playing WWF. Scammer.

I feel some guys profile has been hacked.
Disturbing since he shares so many photos including the children!
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Wood
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the info.
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson wood
by: Anonymous

Scammer!!!
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Williams, Frank Wayne
by: Anonymous

David Williams has been confirmed as a scammer I see.

What about Frank Wayne, his story is not passing the smell test at all. I'm annoyed that people want to chat now. I'm fine playing random strangers in games but I don't want to talk especially now that there are all these people just trying to scam.
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		“What are your hobbies🙄”
by: Anonymous

"Are you married with kids" or "do you live alone" gives the scammers away every time. It’s getting comical. I string them along with lies until I block em
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do they think we're completely stupid!!
by: Anonymous

David Lawrence frankraymond9711

Works for US Military in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Widowed for 7 years, teenage daughter. Now was the right time to find his forever lady! Best part of story being a 4 star US Army General and why would someone of that military status want to meet a lady on WWF. I wasn't fooled!

Changed his name to George Jonah after I blocked him.
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Anderson
by: Anonymous

Any man with the last name of Anderson - BEWARE.

Wayne Anderson - Nigerian scammer

Mark Anderson - Nigerian scammer

Steve Anderson - Nigerian scammer

John Anderson - Nigerian scammer

Daniel Anderson - same sob story - DO NOT TRUST HIM!!!

I will never trust any man on WWF that wants to chat with me if their last name is Anderson. Ladies - Report these scammers. I have had many removed from all Zynga sites. Use Yandex.images. Look up their photos. Best site I have ever used - showed up stolen images better than the other sites.
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		RodK
by: Anonymous

Anyone dealing with a RodK? Haven’t worked out his game yet!
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Wood
by: Anonymous

Dos any one know if Anderson Wood is a scammer? I don’t think so, but I am not sure.
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Anderson
by: Anonymous

Thank you for responding to my question. Do you know if his username is Andersond.1981? And would the Steve happen to be Steve Richie?
Jun 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake phone number and google email
by: Anonymous

Can someone please explain to me how to get a google phone number? I am new to all of this. I have a family member who is currently (has been for 9 months now) under some jerks spell. She actually believes this man loves her and only her.

So I decided to play wwf to see if I can be as lucky as she is LOL and snag my own millionaire. It didn’t take long.

I have a man who insists I download hangouts. I’m not comfortable with that at all. I really want to see how far he will take this before I break his little heart when I let him know that I’m on to his scam. And try to open the eyes of my family member. She has disowned all of the family and friends she has because they all tried to tell her that he wasn’t real.

I don’t let on that I know she is being scammed. I need to show her proof that "I am just as lucky as she is, and found true love".

This person has gotten close to $100K from her already. She sold her house and is living out of her car. To say that I’m worried about her is an understatement. I’m terrified for her, there is too much evil in this world.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Anderson
by: Anonymous

Someone asked about a Daniel Anderson. He's from Nigeria and tries to scam. He'll change his name to Steve and use a white man's photo. Watch out for him
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Anderson
by: Anonymous

Is anyone playing Daniel Anderson? I haven't figured out if he is a scammer or not, I'm thinking not, but just double checking.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible Charming Scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played Garrick Stunt? Handsome man with picture of husky. Same story. From Athens, Greece but lives in Tampa, Fl and works as drilling instructor in Oslo, Norway. Wife died of cancer and has 10 son. Very romantic but after reading about all the scams, got rid of the games I played with him
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I typed in those words to Dr. Desmond and he disappeared. The word you type in to scammers.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know him?
by: Anonymous

Dr. Anthony Desmond??
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam City
by: Anonymous

I love how the scammers have the same cover story: Works on an oil rig, wife died, 2 kids all alone to raise them and/or they all used to live in another country and moved here with no family. The all want you to use hangouts, Kik or WhatsApp but never have Facebook. They all have poor grammar and use terms of endearment right of the bat. One even had the nerve to ask me how many "lovers" I had within a few questions.

If I have the time, I mess with them and string them along to waste their time. Like a previous post, these guys use 2 first names and always have gmail accounts. I even called one when he used other people's pics that you can do a Google image search on it. He stilled claimed it was him.

Current Scammers: Brydon Tyler, Mark Lopez, Joe Greg, Chris David, Felix Nyugen, Steve Stone
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Thompson
by: Anonymous

Since someone mentioned a scammer of Harry Thompson using pics of Joe Cross? How do you find this out? I would love to know.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Common.
by: Anonymous

My scammer said that also, and I eventually figured out that he was really meaning to say Come on.
Jun 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Beware of Thomas Lorenzo and Toni Roll. There appears to be multiple profiles by one person claiming to work for an Oil Drilling Co in Alaska. There was a 3rd profile but he forfeited game. My advice, don't respond to anyone you don't know.
Jun 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Word used for scammers
by: Anonymous

ALAYE is the word you use for scammers!!!
Jun 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Word usuage
by: Anonymous

Please can someone tell me about the word Common used to address a person. I have had two men address me as common. When asked what they meant by it they stated it was a typo and they meant to say something else.

In some country somewhere common is used as a pronoun when address someone. It is not British. I would like to know from where it originates to determine from where they are chatting or the speech they are associated with.

Both where cons no doubt and both are blocked. Surely someone who has traveled may know. Thanks.
Jun 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steven Gregory fake soldier
by: Anonymous

Started chatting to me on WWF. Lazy loser. Copies and pastes quotes about relationships found on google. His mother died, his father died, his wife died, his little girl needs a mother. He will give up his whole world for me, because I am the embodiment of love. He will move here!

Watch out, ladies. The fake photos are of a really handsome man!
Jun 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Saying alaye puts you in the same category as them, I personally don't want to be in that category. I get scammers daily, 3 and 4 at a time, all you have to do is ignore them and they will go away. Dont give them the time of day and they will get the hint.
Jun 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Yes I was scammed from Harry Thompson and he was using Joe cross pics
Jun 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Remember you must say Alaye immediately & not after you have chatted with them on WWFs or hangouts.

Alaye means you are a scammer & know they are a scammer, too
Jun 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Mark
by: Anonymous

This guy was obviously a scammer. From Miami, working in Salton, CA. 1 lovely daughter Jenny that he wanted me to call and talk to on the phone. I kept asking him to tell me who he really is - kept insisting he was telling the truth. Did the whole I love you thing. I reminded him I'm old enough to be his mom. Then he started calling me Ma.

His last message to me was "I love you Mummy" and i asked him if he's sure he's not actually from West Africa. When I told him i have spoken to men from that region and he talks like them he finally blocked me. lol
Jun 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Common as a pronoun
by: Anonymous

Can anyone here tell me country refers to a person as common. Usually when they are asking a question. Common, why do you say that.
Jun 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ALAYE
by: Anonymous

Ladies you cannot chat with these guys then decide to say ALAYE. C’mon they’re all scammers so use your heads as you must say ALAYE Right away. If we abuse this magical word they will catch on and it will stop working.

ONCE YOU ENGAGE IN CHATTING WITH THEM FOR DAYS, YOU CANNOT USE THE ALAYE CARD!!!!

Wise up! Done ruin this for us all!
Jun 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffery Welch
by: Anonymous

Met this man on WWF. Immediately wants my info. Stupidly I go on hangouts with him. And after three days I am the women of his dreams. He is a widowed Surgeon in Pakistan. Works for the UN. As a surgeon. Makes $15K a week, but needs me to send him $700 in Amazon cards by tomorrow.

He also has a young daughter, and wants me to email her, and be a motherly figure to her. I will definitely be saying Alaye to him soon. Will let you know. But I am sure he is another scammer to be added to the list!
Jun 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know??
by: Anonymous

Harry Thompson?
Jun 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hilarious
by: Anonymous

I got so many this week it is ridiculous so are there really women who fall for this. A friend and myself we’re both playing the same one at the same time he had two kids chatting to me and only one with my friend. Then we asked hi as he was playing my friend and said he never heard of her. Actually turned out quite funny.

Just get a friend to play alongside of you with the same guy and just tell them a load of wrong information don’t give anything away and it will give you and a friend a laugh
Jun 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: french vanilla

Watch out for two people that I know of on WWF. Trey Brenton and Kelvin Walter/Winter. Kelvin was madly in love after two days and upset when I told him too soon. After talking for 2 weeks his machine on the rig broke and wanted me to send 4 X $50.00 Steam card so he could get a manual. I didn’t and after not hearing from him for a couple days I messaged and he wasn’t pleased with what I said and haven’t heard from him since.

Trey Brenton - after chatting with him for a month he had to go to Vietnam for work for one month, then right after that he needed to go to India for a month. I started to have feeling for this man. Then he informs me that he got paid $750,000.00 US cash for a job and is sending it to me to hold for him. The shipping co is Pathbird2express from UK (but phone number is from Nigeria).

They want me to send $1150 US for shipping to have the box delivered to me ($1520.00 Canadian) When I said I didn’t have the money he wanted me to get it were ever I can. Then once the box arrives I’m to take that money and $40,000.00 for myself. Then he sent a ring and bracelet and the value for the 2 is $50.00 Canadian.

Of course we are to get married when he gets back as he will have another $850,000.00 cash for the job he is finishing. He said he was born and raised in US but too many red flags.

What American uses words like - hit you up, chat you up, have you taken breakfast, draw closer load my loafs. He also had no idea of what a glitch is or scaredy-cat.

Seriously Scammer
Jun 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sending back Alaye in a message
by: Anonymous

Oh my goodness this really does work. I have had 2 in the past few days, typed it in, and they just disappear. Most times I get an indicator they have sent a message but I can't see it, so I am hoping the people at WWF are getting better about managing the scammers.
Jun 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mathias Harket
by: Anonymous

Soldier in Middle East conflict. After chatting on wwf, he kept pushing to go on hangouts. After less than two weeks he was madly in love. Beware.
Jun 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Identify theft
by: Anonymous

As long as you don’t use your real name and you have a Google phone number under a false name and you have a generic email under a fake name they can’t steal your ID.

Of course if you give them any info, that’s on YOU!
Jun 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 Scammers
by: Anonymous

I see John Braden's name down this list. We chatted for a few minutes but then I said how doubtful it is that a cardio surgeon working for Doctors Without Borders, who meets interesting people in his work and travels, is looking for love in WWF lol. He disappeared quickly, but watch out, I don't think he's finished trying to hustle in WWF. Also Kellymartins2001 and james reed.
Jun 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Identity thieves flooding WWF
by: Anonymous

Be ever so cautious. There are signs. I am approached by a new picture and invite every week. Don't give out any personal information ever. Play and enjoy the game but protect yourself.
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Anonymous

Foolishly conversed on Hangouts and gave my phone number and email details. Can he do anything to me with that info ?
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Whats App
by: Anonymous

Whatsapp is more dangerous than Hangouts. Viber is worse. Viber will not work either a Google Voice number. Never give them your real cell number or real email address. Get a Google voice number & generic gmail address.
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrew Davis
by: Anonymous

It should be cool alaye, not cool slate
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrew davis
by: Anonymous

All you should ever say is ALAYE...not how are things in Nigeria!!
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrew Davis
by: Anonymous

Andrew started chatting immediately. I said alaye, how are things in Nigeria? He comes back with, cool slate! And is still playing.
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Molly the catfisher
by: Anonymous

Beware of "Molly" words with friends. She is bad news. Dont talk for whoever is behind "Molly" glooking022@gmail.com. They give multiple phone #'s that change. Dont fall for it.
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

Hi- I've been scammed. Oil rigger, wife died, wanted to connect via hangouts but instead i said whatsapp. Have given him my phone number. Have now blocked but not sure how safe I am. Any advice.
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		If your think your benig scammed
by: Anonymous

Type the word ALAYE to the person you are talking to and if they go away they are a scammer. It means Area Boy, meaning they too are a scammer
Jun 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Harold
by: Anonymous

Latest alias of
Dempsey
Kenneth Alonzo
Thomas Kross
William McDonald
Michael William
Supposedly Captain of a ship searching for oil off the coast of Turkey. Loved me like no other and could give me a better life. He being the Sugar Daddy. Wanted money to be airlifted out after the ship broke down and presumably sank.

Then money for food to be helicoptered to a second ship they’d transferred to. And last of all his mother was dying of cancer.

You be the judge. I blocked him but he’s persistent. I sent no money because I smelt a rat.

Beware
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		No contact other then wwf
by: Anonymous

Good question as I talked to one guy in chat and the chat symbol was that of hangouts. This was prior to my getting hangouts and realizing what it looked like.

Just do a regular checkup on your devices and social accounts. They did access my Facebook and were virtually logging in from Jacksonville, Florida. I was unable to receive the SMS myself so I assume they were getting the code.

I think most of what they were able to do was because of the flaws with the hangout app, so on WWFI think you are okay.
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names Mean Nothing
by: Anonymous

Scammers change usernames as often as they change their socks, so names mean nothing. If anyone is so gullible and vulnerable as to send money to someone they don't know, they are fools. Plain and simple.
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Accesd
by: Anonymous

They don’t have any access unless you give it to them. I created a gmail address with a fake name and a google phone #. They can’t trace those to someone who doesn’t exist.
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mfranzoi
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know anything about him?
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		No contact other than WWFs
by: Anonymous

I do not believe the scammers can access your WiFi thru WWFs. Weak links are email addresses & cell phone numbers.

Many people use their cell number to verify their passwords. Also they use email addresses for password verification.

If anyone knows if IP addresses can be accessed via WWFs, feel free to add your thoughts.
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		are these scammers?
by: Anonymous

Harry Thompson and Elliot Edison and Chapin Lee?
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		No contact other than wwf
by: Anonymous

If the only platform was wwf, never went to hangout or gave phone number or email do they have any access?
Jun 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Educated Devils
by: Anonymous

Yes I believe there are scammers trying to steal identities. I had one guy who used 3 different WWFs profiles to gather facebook account info, cell number, address, banking info, credit card info, employer address, home address.

Thank goodness I used a Google voice cell number & gmail account different from my personal useage. Be careful.
Jun 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Educated devils
by: Anonymous

Sounds as if Mr Walker is of the same group I talked to. To say these are all from Africa is to get too comfortable. They want to know where you live, get on hangouts and suck out of you as much data as they can.

They added a number to my AT&T account which also showed on my google account. Hacked my phone completely and were on my WiFi.

The police officer who responded to my call had been thru the same thing. His response to me was yes, they definitely know who you are and where you live. They patrolled my house for over a month. Thankfully I did not have a smart TV as the officer did. They backed off of him pretty quick after realizing he was an officer.

Check your login locations and also check for any other devices connected to your emails, social accounts and all. My hacker did not ask for money Guess he was just going to take it when he felt able to.

Watch these more educated devils.
Jun 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		It's not that hard
by: Anonymous

I think the first red flag is that they send you a message at all. But it becomes very obvious very quickly what is going on. I agree with another poster, if you are silly enough to fall for the scam, then you are very gullible.
Jun 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul roger Walker
by: Anonymous

Same story widow raising child, oil rig. Has very good grammar, smart and witty. Sweet talker. Fell in love in 2 weeks promising the moon. Asked for itunes cards and money. Got rude when declined. Blocked!
Jun 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul roger Walker
by: Anonymous

This guy or collection of guys as I think it is a teamwork has the same story. Oil Rig, Widowed, raising granddaughter. He uses proper grammar and is a smooth player. He is dangerous! Block him!
Jun 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benjamin Dylan. Dr aka. In syria
by: Anonymous

Plays www. Everything is good for a long time. Then you find out his daughter has is sick in the Us. He’s going home. Ok. Oh his mom is a dr too. Long story short Emergency medical leave and the government will not cover the full ride back to the us. bs bs.
Jun 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oscar Pennant
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Oscar Pennant? I think he could be one. Started a convo with me, figured I would play and told me about his cheating ex wife and when I told him I had to go, straight away message me when you get back ok? I think the alarm bells are going off with this one. Just waiting for hangouts to be mentioned
Jun 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Get rid of them in secobds
by: Anonymous

Just say ALAYE....and they’re gone!
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

There are so many of them. I cannot even start counting. The first two I dealt with were the best. They romanced me for a long time before asking for Itune cards. But the scammers now ask right away. It is horrible.

Posting their name is useless. They just create new identities.

Blocking doesn’t work. They come back as someone new.

Just be careful.
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of Christopher Moore
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played with a Christopher Moore??
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Albert Dawson , Scotty Wayne & Norman Robert
by: Anonymous

Albert Dawson and Scott Wayne and WWF Romeo's and scammers!! As well as Norman Robert who is using Norman Fosters pictures!!
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams Hansen
by: Anonymous

Scammer from Words with Friends. White beard and brown eyes. Wanted to text. First time ever texting he wants to come meet me! His story line was that he is a widow raising his small granddaughter. He started wanting the live connection way too early in the chat.

Works for Big 6 Rig Oil with big executive position. Thank goodness I’m smart and independent and didn’t fall for his BS. He went by the name of Williams Hansen and his phone number is 502-230 4175.
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Jonson
by: Anonymous

Does Scott Johnson sound familiar. WWF scammer. Surgeon working for the UN. Has a son Kelly. Mom named daisy. Wife killed in car crash. Sends pictures of really nice looking guy.

Please let me know.
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words scammer surgeon
by: Anonymous

Add to the list.

Braden John says he is a surgeon.

Beware
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stop. JUST STOP!
by: Anonymous

I hate to say this but anyone who falls for this and actually gets caught in the trap and sends MONEY or CARDS or WHATEVER needs to grow up. Or read, or get out in the real world! WWF is not a dating site. There is no stranger (least of all a handsome widower with a GREAT JOB) who is looking for a REAL relationship on an internet word game!

LADIES! Reading these testimonials from women who actually FALL for this infuriates me! Be smarter than this. PLEASE!
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Bowell
by: Anonymous

Please beware of Richard Bowell. He is as smooth and romantic as they come. He is an engineer in Philadelphia, Pa. and just went to Kuwait to land a contract. Well, he lost his wallet, passport and money, so he has been hungry, hot, etc. I paid for a new passport and food. Also more food this week? Now he won the contract but needs 10k for an attorney to check it over.

Yesterday he sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers, apparently from my own food money. Now is begging for an airline ticket to come back and marry me. When he went to Kuwait he timed out WWF with me. Tonight I see that he played yesterday, so this is the end for me. I did not send the 10k or air flight, thank goodness. I actually fell for him and am so ashamed!!!
Jun 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Play Along
by: Karen

The first few times I was approached by a scam artist, I would give them 3 strikes then out. I thought they were legit. Then someone referred me to this site and I have done a 180 turn-around. Lately though, I have to admit, I've enjoyed having a little fun at their expense. When they start asking for personal information (marital status, kids, profession, where I live, etc.) I say "you first".

Then when they:

a)tell me they work on an oil rig/are deployed military/surgeon;

b)tell me their wife died in a plane/car crash; and

c)have a child or two and usually their names,

I then say "you know, my daughter is with the FBI, Fraud Division and she tells me you have met 3 of the first 5 criteria of a scammer. They are gone in a flash. And I looked up the meaning of ALAYE...it means "area boy" - identifies you as one of them.

Stay alert ladies (and gents). You can immediately mute chat if they play fine and if not you haven't lost anything. And use that block/report button as it's there to make the game enjoyable for YOU!
Jun 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr. Frank Lampard
by: Anonymous

Says he is a doctor in service with the UN. Has son of 15 who goes by the name of Murphy or could use Adam. He was good and I fell for it despite all the red flags. Unfortunately it will be some time before I recover financially.
Jun 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Greg!
by: Anonymous

I never knew about this crap until another player messaged me asking about this guy. She mentioned wwf and catfishing so I found this site. Everything is exactly the same. He asked me if I was happily married, mentioned his wife died of cancer of the lung (weird statement) and that he was a single parent. Once I told him that I was happily married for 25 years, he then asked what my hopes and dreams were?? I showed my husband who advised me to stop chatting with this guy. Once I stopped, he stopped playing our open game. No idea!
Jun 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance scammer
by: Anonymous

Any one heard of Dr Peter Cornelis as he tried to get me to get blockchain download for him to put money in this account. Supposedly he was selling gold in Turkey if that wasn’t enough then asked for I Tune cards.
Jun 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Anonymous

Ryan is what he goes by, picture of him with a friend he is in red, friend is in blue.
Jun 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Scammer
by: Anonymous

Well I have another scammer Michael Callum who goes by Mickey Mouse or Mikey Callum on Words with Friends. He is supposedly saying he lives in California, with a kid of course, wife died as usual. So I hooked up with him on Hangouts. I decided one day I wanted to call and talk to this man and immediately knew the accent was Nigerian and talked to him for a bit then blocked any kind of communication with him on the game, sent him an email stating I know you are a fake. He blocked me. They are like ants on a piece of candy I tell you. I have several on my block list on words.
Jun 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Delete Words with Friends
by: Anonymous

You don’t need to delete WWFs. Just don’t chat with strangers.

Block them.
Jun 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		If you think someone is a scammer, type ALAYE to him.
by: Anonymous

I read in another forum this word lets them know you are onto them or are also a scammer yourself. I tried it out and three scammers just disappeared without another word out of them. ALAYE. Try it ladies, it worked really well and made the bad guys disappear. All I want to do is play a decent honest game of Scrabble.
Jun 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gideon Walter
by: Anonymous

This is a new one. An investment broker selling bitcoin at 14K a pop lol ridiculous.
Jun 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Anonymous

Alex V Johnson, Dutch immigrant when a child, lives in Ohio is a engineer. Aggressive with wanting to know if you love him back. Got a contract in Turkey.
Jun 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammer
by: Anonymous

Grant Schmidt, is a German immigrant, came to the US as a teen. Wife died has a 16 year old son. Lives in Kentucky and is a aquatic welder.
Jun 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Madsen
by: Anonymous

Smarter than most. I challenged him. Said Hmmm you have a twin with same name on the Web. A REAL captain
Jun 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Madsen
by: Anonymous

Think this is a scammer. Looked name up on web. Suspicious. Same name same pic. What say you.
Jun 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Glover
by: Anonymous

Talked with this scammer for a few months. I knew from the beginning he was a scammer but I played along. I was curious as to how women fell for these creeps so easily. After a few days yep, he was in love with me. Really? So we continued chatting while playing.

Red flags everywhere. Oil rig worker, single dad; he started out with two kids but I think he forgot he had told me already about a daughter as well. Types like he talks! Lol did not understand different phrases used in America. Then he changed his name which was funny as hell. What do I call you. Scammer worked for me!! Finally he wanted to know how I felt about him. Any time he would talk about love or marriage and coming to get me after his contract ended I would change the subject. So I broke down and said I love you. I didn't.

The next day he wanted me to send him money. Didn't care we are on a fixed income. Blocked his ass on the spot. Oh and I talked to him very briefly and it was the creepiest accent I have ever heard. Definitely not from Texas!! Lol

Do not fall for these scammers. Keep your money in your own bank acct. They will take whatever they can and not care one bit about you.

Like I said this was an experiment on my part. I can see how people would ignore all the red flags waving thinking these scammers really love you but they don't. They love the money they can scam from you.
Jun 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morris Dean & Victor Carr
by: Anonymous

Morris presented himself as a art dealer. Total Con. Months of my life wasted. Next person was Victor Carr who worked on an oil rig. Both "humans" had you download the hangouts application. Both were widowed. Both had daughters.

Bottom line. After months of dealing with both these men or possibly women or both they call the people they target as files. We are Games to them. Each person they impersonate are called avatars. They pray only on the Bonable the lonely the weak minded. Yes I’m sorry to say Morris got to me. I fell hard. Thank God I never sent money.

Then the mean words started to flow. We just ended by no more communication. Victor caught me off guard two weeks later. Waste of 2 months. I no longer play words with friends. I deleted it. I deleted both of them.
Jun 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris James
by: Anonymous

Is anyone playing with or have you played with Chris James? Like all the others, he works in the oil industry, divorced, no kids though. Seems sincere, but misspelled simple words although most of his grammar is good.

I’m wondering how many women he is playing with and lying to at this time.
Jun 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer??
by: Anonymous

Allen Jacobs
Jun 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lumberjack
by: NanOhio

Played with a guy recently who claimed he was a lumberjack from Torrance California. He said it’s great because it ‘puts food on the table."

Cracks me up
Jun 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marco Antonio & Advice please.
by: Anonymous

Marco Antonio definitely a scammer. Meets the profile. Advice please - I’m sorry to say it is almost impossible to catch these guys. You need to show your friend this page and let her read all the similarities in scammers reports. She has definitely been scammed.
Jun 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advice please
by: Anonymous

Have your friend do a credit check. Could be he has stolen her identity. Otherwise, there is not much you can do if she fails to see thru this scammers charades.

These scammers are so convincing. Especially if someone is lonely & vulnerable. Maybe have her research scamhaters united Or Words With Friends Nigerian scammers. There are stories all over the internet.

Good luck
Jun 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marco Antonio
by: Anonymous

2 women asking about the same man.

Ladies, He is a scammer.

Every detail match scammers. Block him. Save yourself heartache.
Jun 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marco Antonio
by: Anonymous

I have. He asked me right from the start are you married? I said yes and he asked was I happy in my marriage? I deleted the game. I knew right away what he’s all about.
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Marco Antonio? He says he is a petroleum engineer. His wife died and he has two children at home. Supposedly he is on a oil tanker with his crew. he is retiring? He comes on really strong but when asked questions about his home life etc. he is very evasive.

If anyone knows anything please let me know.

Thank you!
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Advice please!!!
by: Anonymous

One of my best friends fell for a scammer. I know it but she thinks he's real! He is an Australian "US army soldier" with peace corps on a secret mission. Doesn't have any parents, they both passed away, as did his best friend who was a soldier. Has an ex wife here in the states. Confessed his love to her via Hemingway like quotes.

Insisted she get Hangouts and chat there, which she eventually did. Of course he knocked her off her feet with sweet talk and she sent pages full of info about her history showing she's extremely vulnerable. Fast forward a few weeks, he is coming to her and he asked her to fill out a form to send to his commander to request his leave. Which she stupidly did.

I was leery but she recently shared that he asked for $$ because he can't access his accounts and wants to come to marry her, and she DID it! Sent 4,000 via bit coin!! Even tried to get a loan for more but was denied. I've done my research and this all says scam, shared it, but she won't listen.

I'm at the point where I no longer ask because I don't want to even know. She's going to run herself to the ground. She's currently waiting for a promised phone call for two weeks now. If she gets it, she is sending more $!

Any way I can catch this jerk myself???
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yet another possible scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Marco Antonio? He is supposedly a petroleum engineer and is currently working offshore. Wife passed away 5 years ago and he has a son and daughter in Texas. He is of course "in love with me" but never met though. He has not asked me for money yet. I get this bizarre text on hangouts a couple of days ago from him about being so sick and wished he had a chance to meet me in person then I have not heard from him since.

After reading all these comments I think he is a scam.
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Brandon & James Canon
by: Anonymous

I noticed someone mentioned him in this thread. I had been playing him and conversing for a few days. He did fit some of the scammer profiles asking personal questions to get to know you quickly. However he didn’t ask me for any money or gift cards in the short time we conversed.

I did find it interesting though that once he and both James Canon were mentioned on this page. They both dropped off my playing list totally. I’m not sure if WWF pulled the game in order to assist us in keeping these scammers out of their game so we can really enjoy their game the way it was meant to be or if they somehow closed their account and therefore the game dropped. Just an interesting coincidence.
Jun 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Allinthegame1 Words With Friends
by: Anonymous

One person asked about Ben Piccio and stated he used Allinthegame1. I decided to find out if Ben was using this username. After all Ben was "in love" with me in December 2018. I asked Allinthegame1 to play WWF with me, he accepted.

Almost immediately he started up a conversation. But it was sexual, the person did not follow Ben’s pattern. I asked his name and he said James so i asked for his last name. His said Ryan. James Ryan - 2 first names. I asked for a photo and James refused. I asked him if he knew Ben Piccio of course no answer.

Beware...Allinthegame1 is definitely a scammer.
Jun 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Just stay away
by: Anonymous

Scammers very easy to spot. Anyone who falls for their nonsense is asking for trouble. Listing their names ad nauseum is futile as they change names as often as they please. Just resign the games. Simple and easy.
Jun 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More James Williams
by: Anonymous

I’m still playing and chatting just a little with guys I don’t know and in a few weeks, these are the scammers I’ve met two - James Williams, different pics, Greg Miller and a funny name - Robison Gray. They all play a lot but aren’t necessarily very good. Have lots of points on the leaderboard. Not that great with the English language, one didn’t understand when I commented he was beating me. I think I’m targeted cause I’m middle aged and my age is on Facebook. They shouldn’t be picking me to fall for them cause my pic is my husband and I with a heart around us!

My advice is to look out for red flags, don’t reveal personal information and google their name and words with friends. Can also google images. I found Robison’s pic on several dating sites. Meeting people online is risky business!
Jun 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Brandon
by: Anonymous

Pic looks like a head shot from a modeling agency!! AS IF!!! Declined and sent him on his lying-ass way!!
Jun 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wise Up
by: Anonymous

To Wise Up. Personally I know how to get rid of the scammers, but find it entertaining to lead them on. But yes, not chatting with them does get rid of them. I lead them on to keep them detained from finding an unsuspecting WWFs player who might fall for it on their first approach, like I did a year ago

Sure I wondered how a good looking guy I met on WWFs could fall for me & it took 6 weeks before he requested Itune cards, but by this time I had fell hook, line, & sinker. Just saying if I can stop just one female from going thru this I have helped alot.
Jun 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lunar George
by: Anonymous

Lunnarg told me the same thing. Said he was from Australia but working on a oil Rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Widow with one child in boarding school.
Profile name Lunnarg

Has anyone heard of him?
Seems they all have the same story
Jun 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Alan
by: Anonymous

What a jerk same old story. On an oil rig. Child with nanny. I’m the love of his life. Told him to call me on Hangouts and of course every excuse not to call because his voice won’t match his profile.
He is bad news
Jun 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marksonwilliam
by: Anonymous

Another scammer. Started 2 games with me not realizing he’s giving me different answers than previously.
Jun 01, 2019
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starstarstar 		Wise up
by: Lisa

Red flags: Last name that also could be a first name. Improper spelling and punctuation.

Oh, and the person is a STRANGER.

As soon as someone I don't know tries to chat with me on WWF, I respond that I don't chat. They usually ask why. I don't respond. They go away.

Not that difficult, folks.
Jun 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garry Winklesward
by: Anonymous

He's a scammer. Sent me a lot of photos of the same guy and even a video of this guy. Keeps asking me to bring him home by accepting money into my account and then send it to him. He has no background and I finally found the real guys Instagram account. I will admit he got me with the Google gift cards.

I keep telling him that I'm not giving him my logins and he keeps coming back every day saying he loves me and he's coming straight home to me when he gets off the oil rig. He's been widowed for 7 years, no kids. Lives in Las Vegas but originally from Oslo Norway
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ANYONE KNOW??
by: Anonymous

Michael Murphy? Morris Benjamin? Harry Thompson?
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ian Bolland
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the confirmation! Red flags were waving, great to know I wasn’t wrong. What a piece of crap!! He’s gone!!
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Jennings
by: Anonymous

Widower whose wife died in a "gasily car accident." Another quality of a scammer is that they make spelling and grammar mistakes. Block Frank Jennings.
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio
by: Anonymous

He's a scammer and I told him I think he is a scam and he disappeared! I see he was scamming someone else on this site.

When they ask about yourself do not tell them. They are either divorced, widowed and use pictures that are not them!

Just be aware of words with friends that want to play and then start asking personal questions.

SCAM!
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio
by: Anonymous

I think this guy is a scam and several are recently on Word with Friends. I've never had anyone ask me the questions that he and others are asking. I tell them I believe they are a scam and then resign.

The questions were robotic like. And they just kept wanting to know what I did for a living.

Resign with these scammers!
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smiths William, William Smith
by: Anonymous

TOTAL SCAMMER! Grammar pathetic. Run, don’t walk away from this guy!
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many scammers
by: Anonymous

I don’t know how I got them to confess. Lots of patience and understanding and must importantly I let them know I wasn’t judging them and that I cared about their lives. I was sincere; I do care.
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends Scammers - please read.
by: Anonymous

I wish all women will read what I say.

No legitimate Doctor, Military, UN worker nor Oil Rig Engineer/Underwater Welder/Geologist is looking for love on Words With Friends. I have had dozens approach me - ALL SCAMMERS. I had also written on here asking women if they were talking to _____.

Until finally they always had crap go wrong requiring money. They asked for ITunes, Amazon and money up to $75,000. Plus money for the child. Come one ladies, band together and block everyone of them. You are NOT their true love. They are not just talking to you. Most use many emails on gmail.

I have a confession from a man from Africa. He told me they are told that white women hate black men, therefore they are happy to scam. It backfired when I showed him my combined family. He is not a Geologist but is a scammer. I cut off all contact.

Do not believe any of them. They are not your friend.
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ian Bolland
by: Anonymous

Ian Bolland is for real a scammer.
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Answering the question of how I found out the scammer was Nigerian...
by: Anonymous

To answer the question on how I found out that the person was Nigerian. I told him I contacted the real U.S. Military officer and then told the Nigerian that now he will be investigated through the email he was using and that he would be brought up to charges of impersonating a highly ranked U.S. Military official.

Then he got scared and begged me to not tell (which I gave the REAL person everything I had on the scammer). I then said then show me who you are, email me a real picture, so he did. The picture showed in the background that he's living the life...nice flat screen tv, name brand clothing shoes etc, nice home too.

Seems to me like he's scammed for a while. Haven't heard from him since but there are many many many more as I still play the game and almost every day I get 4 or 5 requests.

Its really sad.
May 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to so many scammers
by: Anonymous

Hi, how did you get them to confess they were Nigerian scammers?
May 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Anderson
by: Anonymous

I tried to scam him back. Told him I was the husband and why was he contacting my wife. He claim he gave me $300 to get him Itunes cards. I said I would beat my wife silly if she was having a relationship with him. He insists I send him $300 in I tunes cards. Imagine he doesn’t care if the wife gets ‘beat up’

A REAL SLIMEBALL.
May 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Impersonating U.S. Military Officer
by: Anonymous

I had one using the name Adam Shannon of course wanting money to send to his daughter in Missouri. Sent pics etc. I went on Facebook to see and switched the first and last name and found the actual person. Sent him a message on Facebook explaining what was going on and confronted the scammer which his name is Joseph Ochee.

He's from Nigeria scamming for Itune cards, Amazon cards and money to exchange for Nigerian monies. A majority are from Nigeria and I have had several try to scam me. It's crazy not a day goes by when one messages me.
May 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many scammers
by: Anonymous

Had 3 today and its getting a joke. Daniel Conan
Caleb Clinton actually confessed to being 26 yr old Nigerian then changed his pic.

All working on rigs with kids etc.
May 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ian Bolland
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played with him? Says he’s working with the UN in Afghanistan. An emergency physician educated in England. Has a son in dental school in London. Something about him seems off. Getting too friendly too fast. Is he for real?
May 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr. Frank Walter, orthopaedic surgeon
by: Anonymous

I am on Words with Friends. This person goes by the name of Frank Walter on WWF. He played a couple of games with me and then asked me personal questions that I was not comfortable with. He did not ask for money but mentioned he would like to know me better. He said he lost his wife and has a 9 year old son Peter. He said he is working in Somalia.

He wanted to take the communication offline for us to exchange pictures. His online picture has been scammed from someone named Fernando Gomes Pinto who is a doctor in Brazil.

The good thing is I did not lose money but did block him.
May 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam?
by: Anonymous

Anyone's guy have a Spanish accent & claim to be a security contractor sent to the Netherlands or Ukraine?
May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Worried for grandma
by: Anonymous

Money laundering & your grandmother will have to pay taxes on $350,000. Plus the check is a fraud & won't clear the bank but it will take 2 weeks for the check to bounce & could land her in prison.
May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Worried for grandma
by: Anonymous

Yes it is called money laundering. The $350,000 will be fraudulent. Then your grandma will have already deposited into her account & wire the scammer a large amount of money back. The check bounces & she owes the full $350,000 plus what she sent him & she ends up in federal prison for money laundering.
May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Who is claiming to be the famous surgeon from California?
May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Worried for your grandmother
by: Anonymous

Yes!!!! It’s a scam. Tell her not to talk to him as he will rob her blind!!
May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Worried for my grandmother.
by: Anonymous

Mans name is Shawn and she meet him on word chum. Says he works on an oil rig and wants to send her a check in the mail for $350,000. Anyone see something g like this. She doesnt believe its a scam. Please help!
May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer??
by: Anonymous

Does anyone play Anthony Bruce?
May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Howard Paschke
by: Anonymous

Anyone chat with this player? Claims to be this famous surgeon from San Francisco working for the UN in Iraq, about to come home from his 5 years he spent there, but needs someone to pay the freight for his belongings to come home. Can't access his bank account due to the security protocols they have in place.

But of course, he will pay me back when he arrives and can't wait to meet me. I think not.
May 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of James Canon?
by: Anonymous

Is he a scammer. In the Army currently in Syria. So he says.
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Just be sure to say Alaye first off. Don’t chat with them and then say it!
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Just say Alaye or don't chat works, too.
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rigger
by: Anonymous

Playing with George Wellington. Working in Berlin, an engineer. Sounds stupid so it won’t be any fun. Going to see if Alaye works!
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Smith, Rear Admiral (Ret)
by: Anonymous

The real Admiral exists!! Someone posing as him and using his pics. Googled the real person and challenged the fake on claims he made. Told him it was a felony to impersonate any armed forces personnel. "POOF" he was gone. Watch him.
Really smart, charming, and slick.
May 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer?
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of bennettthomas? Claims he’s in military and a sailor and in Iraq.
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Robert
by: Anonymous

Tried to marry me. Yuck!
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unsure
by: Anonymous

If they disappear and cannot be found it usually means their account has been shut down by Zynga,
We all seem to think zynga isn’t doing anything about these scammers but they do shut down the account When they suspect scamming activity.
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too many to count
by: Anonymous

Here are a few more
Mark Williams
Andre McNally
Avrel Mika
Walter Louis
Proctorhart056
They all lost wife, kids or both in horrific accident and are independent oil engineers/contractors.

Wants email and phone number immediately. AS IF!! All say ‘am’ instead of I’m or I am.
Just watch out!
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lewis Murphy
by: Anonymous

Have you played with him, 57, with son Adam, working as a petroleum engineer?
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unsure
by: Anonymous

Mine has vanished. All was good Friday afternoon and now it shows active 3 days ago. Do they give up? If they have enough do they shut down the account?
May 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Akaye
by: Anonymous

This works, but you have to say it right away. You can’t chat with them for any length of time and then say Alaye.
May 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Alaye works great. I just tried it and he blocked me instantly.
May 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

I was the one who suggested typing ALAYE. It means area boy or yahoo boy or scammer. Once you say this to a scammer he will back off. It tells him that you are also a scammer and that you know he is one too. He will back off.

I’m glad this worked for the person who posted the latest comment. Ladies, give it a try the minute they start chatting!
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		FOUR STAR GENERAL...
by: Anonymous

So I was innocently chatting with a guy on WWF2. He's telling me he's a four star general, retired blah blah blah. So I call him out on his really poor use of English. He says that being in different cultures so much and it being wartime in Afghanistan that he doesn't HAVE ACCESS TO PROPER ENGLISH USAGE. Lol.

I thought it was criminal to impersonate a US ARMY OFFICER???

Anyways I played along for a while, gave him fake info to see what he did with it, well he's in love now and telling me everything about general Perkins that is readily available on the internet. He too wanted to talk in GOOGLE HANGOUTS. I said no.

WATCH out ladies, he's got a good sob story of wife cheating and looking for love.
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sending money to someone in the US
by: Anonymous

A lot of scammers use people as mules. They will organize a sum of money to be deposited in their account with the plan for them to retain a percentage & forward the rest of money to another person.

Some of these "mules" believe they are working for a legitimate company & their job is to wire money to other clients.

My scammer wanted me to get credit cards in my name & send him the account number so he could transfer his money over to me...lol. NOT! He would have charged my credit card up & leave me owing a lot if money.

He also wanted to wire $4million into my checking account. REALLY?? Money laundering...Just be very careful. Their scam schemes can land you in debt & Federal Prison..
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio - by Anonymous Reply
by: Anonymous

In Dec 2018 Ben Piccio contacted me on WWF a week after I ended my "relationship" with Wayne Anderson. Ben used the same photo Wayne used. I told Ben all about Wayne and he said his photos were stolen a year earlier. Ben wanted to meet me in February 2019. I set the perimeter that no love words could be used. It went well in Hangouts and we became friends, an ex boyfriend was stalking me and he offered to pay for a bodyguard, I declined.

After 3 weeks he started writing love poems to me and I asked him to not talk of love until after we met in person. He wouldn’t stop. Because of Wayne it was hard separating the 2 of them. Ben asked me to move to San Francisco with him and we could have our houses in both places. In the end Ben did want money.

I Blocked him. A week later he asked me to play WWF with him and asked me for the same info he already knew. When I cornered him on him sending me love poems and a week later did not know me - he blocked me.

HE IS A SCAMMER - RUN FAST AWAY FROM HIM.
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaya
by: Anonymous

Someone mentioned the other day to type the word "alaya". I DID IT at the beginning of the latest scammer's conversation and POOF, he's gone! I don't know wtf ALAYA means, but that little word saved me a lot of grief.
May 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMER ALERT
by: Anonymous

This scammer didn't waste anytime. He gave me his phone number right off the bat and wanted me to go to Hangouts after chatting a few hours. If you get a person that give you this phone number
(940) 437-4204, hes a scammer.

BEWARE! He's very persistent even after declining his games.
May 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers-Blackmail
by: Anonymous

I too fell for this scam. I never understood how women could be so gullible. Up until it happened to me.

I was lonely. He was good looking, smooth talking, fun in his WWFs challenges. About a week into playing he suggested Hangouts, which I knew nothing about. He explained how he would walk me thru it. Which he did.

Things were so romantic. Chats turned into sexy talks. He was so in love. Long story short when I found his photos stolen from a male model I called him out on it & blocked him. But before I did he suggested I left him high & dry & was going to tell the world. But block him I did.

Soon numerous scammers were after my Facebook account, cell numbers...social media stuff.I honestly felt he was out to get into my social media accounts & destroy me. I was scared.

This scammer found me 3 weeks later & again almost a year later. He remembered every detail of me. I am still scared. Biggest, stupidest mistake I ever made. He had a lot of personal info on me.

Just be careful! Some of these scammers are dangerous. I loved the love story but not the end result.
May 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio
by: Anonymous

Claims he is in oil business and has a grandson named Carson. Also wanted to chat in Hangout. Looks like he uses itsallinthegame1 on Words with Friends.

Once I googled his name and laughed at him...gone was the game and so was Ben LOL

Beware ladies!
May 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not scammed
by: Anonymous

Why do scammers want you to send money to someone in the U.S.? Texas Maryland bank account in Atlanta they didn't get any out of me but sure did try for seven months and disappeared after he didn't get any, but he loved me..lol
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

All of the scammers I have run into have profile pics of very good looking men and they sweet talk you from the early on. I can see how lonely women would fall victim for this. I have had them ask me for my phone number and email but I will not give it to them. Two can play their game.

It’s sad that they have to do this, they must be very poor to prey on women this way
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Nassif
by: Anonymous

Yes it is a famous doctor but this is one that plays the game.
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please beware
by: Anonymous

I always thought how silly can woman be getting sucked in by men on games like this. Until it actually happens you totally understand. I should of realized by the broken English, the widow with one child, the personal questions thrown in at random times e.g. colour of my eyes, DOB, phone number, email address. Yes DAH I gave out all that information, & we had so much in common, his photos he sent me, his emails on his IDEAL WOMAN, I felt like I was applying for a job and yes I got the position oh how lucky did I feel.

The romantic emails and messages oh what have I been missing out on in my life I thought. But when the word MONEY came up, the red flags went up and then it turned nasty. He has threatened to send our messages and emails to Bloggers and more if I don't give him money (I think it is called Blackmail) so one has learnt her lesson, you would hope.

I have blocked him now obviously. So please be careful on this game and read what others have experienced. Its a shame when the prey make you feel like you are the predator. This word game is fun and addictive for the game itself. Do they not realize GOOGLE is an amazing tool and he doesn't exist, well his photos are obviously someone who has maybe scammed as well.

No point saying his name cos apparently they change their profiles, so watch out for the good looking ones.
May 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thick skin
by: Anonymous

Ladies, I know these guys can get nasty, and say some really mean things. But if your gonna stay in the game and chat with them, you’ve got to develop a thicker skin. Who cares what they think of us or what they say. Toughen up or don’t chat with them! You get to choose!
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alaye
by: Anonymous

Crap. I typed the word ALAYE but was called an Old Goat & to die quick....very hateful.
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Now I have scammers telling me I am a scammer. REALLY? This gets so old.
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Nassif
by: Anonymous

That is the name of a plastic surgeon in California!
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tips and tricks
by: Anonymous

If you are approached by a scammer online, all you need to do is type this word, ALAYE. He will immediately back off. This word says that you are also a scammer and he will respect you, and leave you alone. He may try to chat with you, scammer to scammer, but it will be in pigeon English, and you will not understand it. Just type the word ALAYE again And nothing more.

He will not bother you again
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michaeldon5
by: Anonymous

Chatting with him now. He’s pretty smooth and keeps asking if I’m chatting with others so I know he is.
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Willian Borgesb
by: Anonymous

Careful of this one. Seen his pic under a different name
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Reply it admitted scammers
by: Anonymous

I am curious if he will tell you he is on bedrest with high blood pressure due to stress. Perhaps 180/90.

But will he say it is a flu virus and he was too sick to be online.


I have had both excuses by David Nathan, but remember the name may have changed.

He wanted $75,000 but now $40,000 is enough. No way am I sending one dollar.
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstar 		Damien343 and Mark Emmanuel
by: OmaCAT

Both are scammers! aka orthopedic surgeons, divorced or widowed with 1 child, and working abroad with THE UNICEF.

I am really getting sick of this!!!
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Prince Nelson
by: Anonymous

Hi, has anyone else got Prince Nelson. If you have be careful, he is very smooth and I can see how some could be sucked in by him
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to admitted scammers
by: Anonymous

I’ve got one that I’ve obviously had my inklings that something isn’t right. Asked for an itinerary card once and I said no and he was cool with it. He did ask for money for his sick mum as he couldn’t access his money due to being on a rig and I said I couldn’t.

He did go a little funny claiming he needs to sort things out on his own as he has no one. I kept apologising (only because I want him to admit it) and eventually he came back to his normal self, and has been fine ever since. Until Friday he was fine in the morning and then went MIA until Monday and claimed he hasn’t been well.

I tell you now trying to get this one to claim he isn’t who he says he is, is really hard. I don’t want to give up because I want him to confess. It’s hard trying to scam a scammer. I don’t know what else I can say to get him to open up
May 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Admitted scamners
by: Anonymous

It takes getting the right scammer and lots of patience and persistence to get them to come clean. Even then most wont!
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to get them to admit it
by: Anonymous

What are the tips and tricks on getting the scammer to admit they are a scammer?
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I use a tracfone to scam the scammers. I never use my own cell number or real email account. I was afraid they might hack my cell phone.

So I dummy up lol & scam them. Keep them busy from unsuspecting females as a diversion for a while until they want my snail mail address or Itune cards or banking account number to transfer money to me.
Just be careful if you want to scam the scammer.
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stopping them
by: Anonymous

When you have a scammer who starts to chat simply type Alaye

He will go away. This tells him that you are a scammer and he will back off immediately. A scammer of mine who came clean told me this. It works. He may ask questions that you won’t understand because he is chatting in Pidgin. Just ignore his questions and say Alaye
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone know?
by: Anonymous

Paul Nassif?
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		michaeldon5
by: Anonymous

Anyone chat with this dude
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stopping Them
by: Anonymous

I don’t how we all can do it but we have to continue to block or stop them so that lonely, vulnerable women won’t be victims of these horrible men. I don’t know if there are trigger questions that we can ask to trip them up or what but we can let one another be victimized.

I get them constantly and I’ll play until they want me to go to hangout or whatsapp then when I refuse they move on. But, I can recognize them pretty easily now and it’s starting to get laughable but I feel bad for those who cannot recognize it.
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Move
by: Anonymous

Ok. Thanks for the info.
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		RED FLAGS - HOW TO SPOT A SCAMMER
by: Anonymous

1. SCAMMERS USED PHOTOS OF GOOD LOOKING MEN THEY STEAL FROM SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
2. USUALLY WORKING IN OIL RIGS OR STATIONED OFFSHORE.
3. USUALLY WIDOWERS
4. NO LIVING RELATIVES EXCEPT ONE OR TWO CHILDREN LOOKED AFTER BY NANNY
5.USUALLY WILL PROFESS THEIR LOVE FOR YOU IN RELATIVELY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME
6. USUALLY ASK YOU TO MOVE TO HANGOUTS/ WHATSAPP
7. USUALLY WILL TELL YOU RESTRICTIONS IN THE OIL RIG OR IN ARMY CAMPS
8.USUALLY WILL SAY, THEY CAN NOT ACCESS THEIR BAMK ACCOUNT WHILST OFF SHORE
9. USUALLY WILL SAY - ITS THEIR BIRTHDAY VERY CLOSE TO STARTING YOUR CHAT OR THEIR KIDS BIRTHDAY
10. WILL ASK FOR ITUNES CARDS FOR WHATEVER REASON.
11. THEIR VIDEO CHAT ARE USUALLY RECORDED, THEY ARE EXCELLENT AT TECHNOLOGY.
12. GENERALLY MAKE EXCUSES NOT TO CALL YOU- USUALLY BAD SIGNAL OR AGAINST POLICY OR THEY ARE SECRET SERVICE IN THE ARMY
13. POOR GRAMMAR/ SPELLING
14. SENDS YOU PHOTOS OF OTHER PEOPLE'S- USUALLY PHOTOS OF WELL OFF MEN- SO THAT YOU WILL BELIEVE THEM THAT THEY WILL PAY YOU BACK.
15. THEY PROMISE TO COME HOME AND MARRY YOU- THEY NEVER DO.
16. THEY WORK IN NUMBERS AND SPLIT THE MONEY.
17. THESE SCAMMERS ARE USUALLY FROM NIGERIA OR GHANA.
18.THESE SCAMMERS CHANGED THEIR NAMES FREQUENTLY.
19. THEY ARE PATHOLOGICAL LIARS
20. I HAVE BEEN SCAMMED BY SOMEONE FROM NIGERIA POSING TO BE SOMEONE HE IS NOT. HE ADMITTED IT TO ME.
May 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New move
by: Anonymous

Yes often times scammers will block us on WWF once they successfully move us to a chat app. This is because wwf uses more of their data. Once they move us they don’t need or want us to play WWF any longer.
May 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Move
by: Anonymous

So a scammer...James Brooks08147 takes me to hangouts & then blocks me on WWFs...really?? He is now blocked.
May 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Change your pic, ladies!
by: Anonymous

They are looking for gullible women. Change your pic to flowers, or words, or ANYTHING THAT HUNGRY MEN WON'T BE INTERESTED IN!
May 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers alone ?!
by: Anonymous

Most of the young guys I’ve come across work alone. Some of them may share an ID with a friend and they tag team but that means they have to split the profits which they don’t want to do
May 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

So last week I blocked 2 scammers working together. I went an entire week without being bothered. Last night I had 3 new WWFs game requests & these 3 Bozos are scammers. Do they work alone or in teams?
May 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to today's new player
by: Anonymous

These scammers steal people's photos on instagram and facebook.

Use innocent men's photos as they are mainly from Nigeria/ Ghana.

My scammer finally admitted it to me that he was a 30 year old student.

They sell itunes cards or anything they can scam from all their victims.

And when he finally admitted to his criminal act, he had the audacity to ask me to continue chatting to him and asked for more itunes to help him with school fees. They have thick skin - these people.

BEWARE: As soon as they ask for anything BLOCK THEM.

THEY ARE HEARTLESS PEOPLE. They are usually very good at hacking phones and can do anything in the name of deception.
May 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Gibson
by: Anonymous

I gave him a fake email and he got mad at me. Lol
May 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Billy Willfred
by: Anonymous

Has anyone dealt with a Billy Willfred?
May 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammer
by: Anonymous

Who is kelvin bernardo?
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gibson Mark
by: Anonymous

Yes he is a scammer. Block him on WWFs & any other area you have been chatting with him on.
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone know Howie bill7? Richard Scofield?

How do we check their profiles? There is nothing that shows who they are?
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Is Gibson Mark a scammer? He won’t leave me alone.
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Williams
by: Anonymous

I chatted with 2 scammers & they knew I was married. Their scam was to blackmail me for cheating on my husband. But my hubby was in on it. These two scammers tried very hard to get into ky Facebook account to blackmail me.

This is why the love married women.
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Williams
by: Anonymous

I chatted with a James Williams for a few days until I got suspicious. He was a widower, oil rig worker between contracts with a 12 year old son, Dave. He kept wanting me to chat with him through google hangout, which I did not do. I'm married so I wondered why he wants to chat with me as he told me he's lonely and looking for a wife and mother for his son.

His wife died 4 years ago. When our game ended he started up 10 or so games with me though we were only playing 2. When I told him I just wanted to play and not chat, he deleted all our games. I tried to start up a game with him but he's at max games and on the leaderboard he's at the top.

I think his playing/chatting may be automated. And maybe he wanted to hack my computer/phone through google hangout. Many common elements with other posts, so definitely some kind of scammer. He called me dear and said we could be good friends.

Beware!!
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Catfish
by: Anonymous

My scammer’s name is Richard Collins. I see he shut down his profile on WWF. He must have changed his name. I talked to him for two months before I knew for sure what he was doing. It took him that long to ask.

First it was a gift card then right to $10,000 to bring him and his crew home from an oil vessel in Sweden. The strange thing is he has gone to great lengths to continue to talk to me even after I told him I know what he is doing. Each time I play along he asks me for money to bring him home. I’m pretty sure Shell oil company wouldn’t leave the guy stranded in Sweden especially since he showed me the letter from Shell granting him a multi-million dollar contract.

The fact is these guys are good at what they do. He sent me pictures of this beautiful man and called me for months. He says he is originally from Mexico but lives In Pittsburgh. I can’t distinguish his accent. He has even sent me videos but miraculously the microphone was broken so there was no sound. He tripped up a lot in the beginning with height, what car he drove etc. and must not have been sticking to the same story with each woman.

I really started liking him and we planned to meet but clearly this isn’t happening now that I know he isn’t who he says he is. He claims to have a daughter with a nanny and lots of money but can’t get back from a business trip. Moral of the story is these guys are good and keep coming back for more in an attempt to convince people.

Be careful out there. I got on WWF for the first time in a month last night and within 2 minutes I had another one bite. Watch the show catfish before you play.

These people are everywhere.
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Moore
by: Anonymous

Tried to scam me last year. Same tired story of engineer on oil rig widowed with kid ultimately needs gift cards and money. Noticed he is still out there trolling Words with Friends.

Beware!
May 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female Scammers
by: Anonymous

Yes my husband has been approached by numerous female scammers. The scammers scam both male & females. Also the male scammer scamming women could really be a female & the female scammer scamming males could be a male. You never know who you are talking to. End of story.
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Comment for May 11th post
by: Anonymous

The person who posted on May 11th with the title "Scammers" are you able to tel Me his name. I feel like I’m dealing with the same person. Thanks
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female Scammers
by: Anonymous

I am currently playing with Connie Logan from Accra, Ghana. Everything points to a scammer- phone broke, boyfriend left her with her girlfriend, both parents have passed, just lost her job. I am still in contact with her through hangouts. Any other men being scammed by women in WWF? Seems all the scammers that are being reported are men scamming women.
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Kelly Michael
by: Anonymous

Yes, you should be worried about your friend. I hope she hasn't gave him any personal information or sent him money. These guys use innocent guys pictures and lie and try to scam women. They are almost always out of the country, widowed with a child. Please show your friend this website.
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to today's new player
by: Anonymous

Played with a Kelly Michael, and he is not what he claims he is.

Stay away from this person. Scammers are using someone else' photo.

He will soon ask for itunes cards, steam cards, and money.

Tell your friend not to continue unless she wants to kiss her money gone.

He says all the right things on messages, very attentive and will convince you. Tell your friend to speak to him, she'll have a shock. Nigerian/ Ghana accent.
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Today's New Player
by: Anonymous

Yes...you need to be worried. I guarantee this guy is not in love with your friend. She will never meet him. He probably has several women he is chatting with. He will ask for money or have her accept money into her checking account. Beware.
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		To—-Today’s New Player” (April 16, 2019)
by: Anonymous

Yes you should be worried. How can these "men" say they are in love without ever meeting in person? Never went on a date. Never spent time with each other. Truly impossible to love thru chatting. Tell her to read all the comments from below.
May 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to “Today’s New Player” (April 16, 2019)
by: Anonymous

A WWF player named Kelly Michael has been communicating with a friend of mine and she has fallen for him. He says he’s in love with her and will come to see her when he returns from Armenia on a work-related trip. He says he’s a geologist from the Bronx, has a nanny for his daughter, drives a BMW.

Should I be worried?
May 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer?
by: Anonymous

Anyone chat with Adam Sulivan lately??
May 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Super handsome low life
by: Anonymous

Chris22154 also Chris Heirish. Huge scam; dad dead, wife dead, kid living w his mother in Virginia. First he was from Brazil, then he forgot and said he was from Kiev. He is smooth. Said he was leaving for China to work on a very large hospital he was building. His photos were gorgeous and he is charming.

I called at PI; scammer so watch out for him (them, I suspect it’s a team of 3 or 4.) he even photoshopped a personal note to me with his picture.

Stay away from him!!!
May 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Zip it!
by: Anonymous

Don't chat with these folks. If you want a friend, get out there and make one. Have you ever known anyone who found true love (in the flesh) on WWF?
May 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert graham owen
by: Anonymous

Have been chatting with him since last spring/summer. Besides asking me for two books to read he hasn’t asked for anything.

Anyone chat with him recently?
May 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing along
by: Anonymous

I use to string these guys along and play their little games with them. But it got old after a while, now I block them right away if they start chatting.
May 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert Graham Owen
by: Anonymous

I chatted with Rupert last fall. Very slow moving scammer. He is a scammer - an orthopedic surgeon who knew nothing about back fusions. Not sure what his motives were because I blocked him right away.
May 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeremy Benedito, John Wolker, Rupert graham owen
by: Anonymous

Anyone chatting with any of these guys? Just wondering how active they are and what they are saying to others.
May 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Simon
by: Anonymous

Anyone chatting with this guy? I have been chatting for months with him. Now and then he asks me to help him with some work related and I refuse but he keeps chatting and telling me how much he loves me. We’ve had some real fights but he keeps coming back!!!
May 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I thought it was strange that someone with an average word score of five would want to play WWF with me, however I accepted. Right away he wanted to chat. I didn’t say much about myself, but he claimed to work on in an off-shore oil rig, widowed with a young daughter.

When he called me "dear" I told him I was not comfortable chatting with a stranger and preferred to just play the game. He came back with something about us being friends. My response was that a couple of chats does not make a friendship. His response was creepy. Something about it only takes a minute for friends to become lovers.

I figured out how to block him. The other day someone else with word point average of five wanted to play. I accidentally hit accept. Right away he started to chat. When I didn’t respond to his chats he quit playing, but I decided to block him anyway. I still started to wonder if this was happening to others. Sure enough it is, and there seems to be a common thread.

Oil riggers. Widowed. Young child.
May 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ethan Williams and Lance Watchters
by: Anonymous

Hello. I am NEW at WWF and many men want to know everything from me at the First game! With lange I wrote one and a Half month and than he asked about money for his goods. The picture was from Lance Watchter was stolen from Giorgio jose Rico gonzales!

I think....be careful! It was wrong to write with this person but also funny as he wanted to be a friend, no love, so he can get me.

It is scary as they write so normal things.

So NEW names for the List:

Ethan Williams(from Ny)
Lance Watchter(from London)
May 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Am I being scammed?
by: Anonymous

I have been playing WfF for about 3 years. I have received some the same chats from men mentioned here. The things they say are the same things oil rig workers, widowed have a kid etc. I blocked several people who said they "loved" me even though I told them I’m married which I am’ one person I am chatting with is a Steve Lawson a contract worker in the Gulf of Mexico.

Anyone else chat with him?
May 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Strung Along
by: Anonymous

To Strung Along. First, he can't literally find you or kill you. He might be a she & he or she is living in a foreign country & has very little money.

With this said your scammer might come back in WWFs with a new profile. Just decline any new games for a while. These scammers will move on as you are not their only fish in the sea. They want a vulnerable person...one who falls for their scam.
May 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies I got strung in on the love romance part! It’s only been a week so he has not asked for Money yet but I started to see some red flags and did a reverse image search and found it was not him but a German sports commentator, so I called him out on it and he just keeps messaging and calling and saying please I love you let me make you happy!

I told him I reported him and I blocked him but I’m afraid he try and come find me??? Like a psycho being told no will be freak out and try to come find and kill me??????
May 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jack Peterson
by: Anonymous

Beware of this con artist. I strung him along for a few days and he kept asking for google cards so he could download a song. Pretends to be a commander in the USA marines but his spelling and grammar is appalling. He even tried to guilt me into getting one by saying some of his platoon had been killed in an explosion. How callous is that

Beware
May 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christoper Moore
by: Anonymous

Hi. Christopher Moore has been on words for months now and says he lives in Philadelphia, 5 year old daughter, is on Instagram too with the same name and face and pics of his daughter. He says His wife passed 2 years ago?

Has anyone else played or heard of him? I actually tried to talk to him on the phone, but very very broken English and hard to understand a word he says.
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names Mean Nothing
by: Anonymous

The scammers change their usernames daily. But there are other obvious and telltale signs of a scammer: 1. Photo of good looking man, usually middle age. 2. Use of both first and last name in username. 3. Quickly asking marital or relationship status. 4. Asking for cell number or to chat on hangouts, etc. 5. Poor grammar. 6. Professing love quickly. 7. Widow. 8. Frequent terms of endearment. Very easy to spot. So anyone remotely falling into their trap is asking for trouble.
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Davidson
by: Anonymous

Mark Davidson apparently a widowed engineer living in Manhattan but was born in Italy. Such an Italian sounding name 🤣 straightaway into the are you married etc and how his wife died in a fatal car crash, so blocked and reported.
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all from Nigeria
by: Anonymous

Jeff Milano is currently back. I am not playing him but he is currently playing 5 others. He showed active this morning. Beware ladies. He is a smooth talker and far from dumb. His story was divorced with a 11 year old son with nanny.

I think he woos them in. If any should encounter and chat with him give a shout out on what you think.
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Park using Joe Cross photo
by: Anonymous

I encountered Peter Park on words with friends. After many conversations, I finally blocked him when he asked to join hangouts. He is using Joe Cross, a famous juicer, as his profile pic. I found this out when I put his pic on yandex.com. Turns out he is on many dating sites and some are flagged for fake.

He never got to the point of asking me for money but I’m sure that was coming. His email is jameslouis4422@gmail.com which I also found out.

Not sure where he is from but he told me he has an accent. I’m sure he will reappear under another name because each of us dating profiles has a different name.

Unbelievable that these people do this.

Beware of him!!!!!!!
May 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Names
by: Anonymous

I, too, believe the scammers change names & profile photos. So putting their name out on here does no good. They can create a new email account & start completely over & that is what they are doing. It is too hard for these scammers to be caught. Plus they work out of foreign countries, which makes it more difficult to be caught.
May 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names Mean Nothing
by: Anonymous

I used to think they changed their names but I never found any similarities in scammers mode of conversation. However, they all had similar stories. But their voices were definitely different.

I could never pinpoint one as being the same scammer.
May 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names Mean Nothing
by: Anonymous

The potential scammers change their user names very often, So publicizing the names is of little to no value. If anyone is so gullible to fall for these obvious fakes, beware.
May 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Quota
by: Anonymous

I used to think they needed a quota, too. I would get 5 to 6 a week. Since one of my scammers contacted the other men I was playing WWFS with, one being my friends's husband, I called them out & blocked all of them. Now I have had no new game requests for a week. Awesome!

I have had numerous scammers who played WWFS with high word points. Few scammers have a low word point game. I honestly believe they use a cheat program. Not all have low word scores..just an FYI
May 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Answer - they must have a quota
by: Anonymous

If anyone wants to locate who the real person is in the photos that many scammers will use on WWF do reverse photo imaging at Yandex.images. Many times the real man is listed. Go to YouTube and scammers videos. Yes. I discovered that David Nathan is not Grant Cardone. Do not talk with scammers to lead them on because it keeps them hopeful to find their next victim after you. I talked to Jaysen Binney for many months - only the last month was questionable- he was a scammer from Africa only 35 years old, not 61.

He told me that white women hate black men so it is easy to want to scam white women. He said he came clean with me because he honestly fell in love with me. He became aware I have a black daughter in law which totally shocked him. He wants to come here to marry me or me go there to be with him. He went so far as be naked on Skype to prove how I excite him. I immediately blocked him completely. I could write a book.
May 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leonard Nelson anybody heard of him?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of him. He is telling me I am the love of his life. Told him I find that hard to believe as we have never met. He asks me questions, but I give him very vague answers with no personal detail. Tells me he wants to marry me

Just wondering if he is hitting up other ladies with the same lines.
May 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch for Romney Lletget
by: Anonymous

Numerous in-app texts with suspicious grammar.
May 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They must have a quota
by: Anonymous

I had 5 of them today all the same bs so they must have a quota they need to meet lol. Got rid of 3 of them real quick but 2 are still hanging around. We will see what I tell them tomorrow lol. I do feel bad for the identity of the guys they steal their photos and videos from to scam.

Anybody know a good way to search as there is this one guy going by George Arthur Smith. I would like to find the real person behind the picture and videos, and this scammer went as far as sending a phony drivers license so glad my bs meter is on point
May 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t Engage!
by: Denny in Az

Seriously people, don’t even engage with these vermin! Red flags are: low average word score, just started playing. Always decline. I have accepted games from people with scores similar to mine, play for awhile, then the personal questions start. When that happens I immediately block them. This doesn’t affect my stats.

The scammers seem to have slowed down some lately.
May 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of ShawnKen802
by: Anonymous

I have someone named Shawn Kennedy on Words. Asks for iTunes and bit coin. Anyone else been contacted by him?
May 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all from Nigeria
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the info. I had one scammer wanting photos of me, my house & car. This guy was 2 different guys. Then while chatting with him I had scammers wanting my cell number, my credit card info, bank account locations, email addresses. Oh yeah one wanted my street address to send me flowers. They also wanted my employer name, their address, how much money I earned.

Thank God I was smart on all of this. I can see how they could wreak havoc on a person's identity. I was using my full name on WWFS. But I shut that account down & went with a non specific gender photo. Ladies keep your photos off your profile. The scammers have a way of getting your photo from your profile & they remember what you look like & your name...DANGER
May 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not all from Nigera
by: Anonymous

Think again on this. I have just now been able to use my Facebook page. My IPhone 7 was hacked but I had a new one on the way. Problem solved I thought, but not so. They had also access my wi-fi. AT&T advised they had no way of stopping this. I live on a dead end road and my traffic increased. WiFi was being accessed this way.

Think it can’t happen in the USA. You are wrong. Spoke with Apple 3 different times and AT&T twice as much. AT&T noticed I had a second number which I did not so it was removed. It was a bit of hell going thru this. My solution was a newer version of my firewall. Keep your guard up. I realized something really funky when my chatter seemed a bit more confident.

They want pictures of you and your house for locating. They hack into all you have and there is your banking info. I shut mine down immediately. I used my entire name on WWF. Not now!

The whole thing took time to resolve. Don’t chat!!!!!
May 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Recent scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Alvin Robert who has a son named Kelvin, Bowen Reeves, claim to be on an oil rig in Gulf of Mexico. Jimmy Miller, claims to be on peace mission in Afghanistan. All try to lure you to Hangouts then ask for money.
May 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to get rid of these unethical scammers
by: Anonymous

I too have had a couple of scammers on Words. The first one I didn’t think he was a scammer just a friendly person so I talked to him for awhile said his wife and son died in a car accident and his daughter was in a boarding school overseas. Oh yes and he worked on an "oil rig" in the gulf.

When he started asking me for a gift card for his daughter that was it for me. I told him off and he disappeared and that was when I realized how many scammers are out there.

Had many since and usually say something to let them know I’m not playing along and then they disappear. Had one today who as many have said "I’m a peacekeeper in Iran"

Kind of said how coincidental it was that so many male players were "peacekeepers" somewhere but he didn’t get my sarcasm and continued to talk to me telling me he had a son in boarding school somewhere. I then said "Wow what another coincidence that you and so many other players have kids in boarding school. What are the odds of that?

I think he got my drift and disappeared. When he asked what my "job":was told him I was a "Fashion model". Which at 72 of course I’m not.
Just wanted to play his game a little.

It really is sickening that these men who can’t even write in proper English are preying on women. Beat them at their own game!
May 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mexican immigrants phishing my Google accounts and sending me dirty emails of a sexual context
by: Anonymous

A Mexican lady with 4 kids keeps phishing my account and sending me sexually prevented emails, do not know what her problem is but I speak very good Spanish.
May 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Dee

Patrick Steven
Dolphin Roweley or Rowling
Tommy Anderson ( pic of a General) lol!
William Peyak
Harrison Martin
Brian Lattimore

All recent scammers...
May 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jaysen Binney African Scammer
by: Anonymous

I met Jaysen Binney last year on WWF. It did not start as a romance, just friends. He was not talking about personal information. In Sept I had major issues with the man who lived with me and there was a major argument. That night Jaysen asked how my day was and I told him the crappy stuff in my life. He listened but did not tell me what to do. He became a friend. We became emotionally close. Then I discovered his photos were used in scams, camera not work - I blocked him.

In January2019 he emailed me his camera was fixed. We videod and he matched the photos. We stayed in contact and he was very jealous of other men. He kept telling he I was his and he loves me so much. During the way he wanted ITunes, $1,000 for Alex (son) school, $3,500 get off rig, me to collect a 4 million dollar trunk for him. I did a couple ITunes.

I called his son’s school - no teacher or student by names he gave me. Totally refused to pay one cent for him to come to me. I finally got him to confess after he realized I Investigate decently. I told him that Scammers end up in prison and become other prisoner’s bitches. He confessed and begged me not to turn him over to the police. He is 35, not 61.

PS. When I did video with Jaysen I would blow him kisses and he would blow them back. I asked my scammer how this coordinated. He said it was coincidental. I would wave and he waved back. Strange.

The best part - I was not crushed. A month earlier I told Jaysen I was done with his BS. Locally I met a wonderful real man and I am enjoying myself.

Every mam I met on WWF that wanted Romance was a scammer. Beware ladies- I should write a book.
Apr 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Training scammers
by: Anonymous

If you engaged with any of these guys on a real level you would see that most are not what we have been led to believe they are. They don’t belong to a big syndicated outfit. They are poor young men who believe that their English is as good as ours and that they sound like like we do. From my experience they think they know exactly the formula that works - find rich American woman, pretend to be on an oil rig with a big contract, widowed or divorced with kids. That’s what has worked for years and they won’t deviate from it.

They don’t want to believe that that won’t work anymore! Not ALL Nigerians are scammers!
We need to also take some responsibility for ourselves and not be so gullible.

Be smarter ladies!
Apr 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Please don’t unwittingly train a scammer
by: Marie

I have been playing WWF regularly for over 7 years. Unfortunately, I too have been inundated with a constant stream of very obvious and persistent scammers. I have lead then on and wasted their time in the past thinking it was fun, but I have since realized how wrong it was to engage with them at all.

My realization occurred because of a confrontation with a scammer, when I called them out, the scammer after repeated denials, finally came clean. The scammer then said "okay, what did I say or do wrong?" I thought OMG, do you think I am going to train you? Yes!!, that is what they wanted, for me to explain how I knew they were not American!!

A caution, when you knowingly chat with scammers, you are in effect training them to become even better at scamming. The more they interact with you the better their spelling and grammar will become and the harder it will be for the next potential victim to identify them as a scammer.

Remember, practice makes perfect. Please don’t let them practice on you to prefect their craft.

To the person who befriended them, you may believe you have made lifelong friends, but they are just using you to gain insight in our culture and to practice English. You may think they are harmless, but tell that to the next victims that they successfully conned out of large sums of money, maybe even the victims life savings. You are aiding in their cons by making them even better at it.
Apr 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		William
by: Anonymous

So I’ve been talking to this guy named William Rodriguez. He has been lying to me since Dec. I kept calling him out on things but he kept denying. Finally today he confessed everything! He said he does not know why he did it and it’s done all the time over there—scamming Americans!
Apr 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Roy Douglas
by: Anonymous

Same story. Widower who works on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. I had a little fun with him making up my own story. When he asked what I do and what I dream of doing I told him I was a Fraud Investigation Specialist for an online gaming company, but I really want to work on an oil rig. He promptly went inactive.
Apr 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Lucas
by: Anonymous

I wrote about John Lucas just a few days ago. Without admitting he's a scammer, he admitted that he's a scammer. I called him on his BS earlier today and he responded by telling me that white people took too many black slaves and how would I feel if the black slaves were to take the world back. Almost interesting. He already know I know he's a scammer so he served to gain nothing by this comment.

BTW--I DO have a pay answer when they ask what I do for a living: cyber security. :-)
Apr 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Impersonation
by: Anonymous

Beware of player name clifforddurhamdrd - claims to be a widower and surgeon helping wounded soldiers in Yemen. Also mentioned that he has 2 daughters name Anabel and Sarah, even created a false Facebook account with the name Clifford Durham and has pictures of 2 young girls claiming to be his daughters. (Pity the real guy and his family).

Did a google check on his pictures and manage to find out in time. This imposter will try to get you to exchange emails with him and chat through hangouts. His email : clifforddurhamk@gmail.com
Apr 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer info
by: Anonymous

Ok these guys are not going to track you down. They don’t have the resources! They barely have enough data in most cases to chat with us, which is why they move us off WWF to hangouts or WhatsApp. Wwf uses up too much data!
I understand how the one person feels about lying to them. I felt that way too and it does take a lot of time. Most of these guys are really harmless and they are not gonna track us down as they don’t care that much about us.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have befriended a few of them and have come to really care about them. Their culture is very different from ours and they live a life that few of us would ever survive. I’ve made lifelong friends in them and have met their families and friends via video chat. They are human beings.. like us!
Apr 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers are creeps
by: Anonymous

So I had a scammer who contacted other men I have been playing WWFS for months without chatting & now those men resign & decline my games. This scammer was so jealous of other men I was playing with & caused trouble since I refused to give him my cell number. I am so upset. Scammers are creeps.
Apr 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammers
by: Anonymous

Beware of these men on WWF: all scammers - Orthopedic surgeon widower, David Mearns Powell, Davidpowell.m, aka David Powell Mark.. identical photos, different names: Ogheneovoprince aka Morris Skinn, Dominic Williams, Dominicw082@gmail.com, Bryce Malcolm. Henry Winklesward who shares the same photo with Paul Walters
Apr 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same photo for 2 scammers
by: Anonymous

So I’ve been playing a game with a gent named Paul waters, when all of a sudden a game begins with a person whose identical photo appears with the name HenryWinklesward. I asked Henry if he had an identical twin. He asked what I meant and I told him the exact same photo was being used as we texted.

Go figure the game I was playing with Henry disappeared.
Apr 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Leading Scammers on
by: Anonymous

I have lead scammers on. Played their game. The problem is it becomes so time consuming & creates headaches. I felt just as bad as them having to lie. Was I any better than them? I actually felt like I was reading a book. In fact, the stories I have would make up a good mystery/love story.

In the end I had to stop. I worried about what their real network connections were involved in.
Were they worldwide? Were their accounts being monitored for illegal activities? Would I be accused of helping out & being involved with their illegal actions? In the end, I decided to stop the insanity. Although it was very addictive. I just wanted one to own up to being a scammer.

I can say about 30 scammers & no confessions.
Apr 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		It just goes on and on...
by: Anonymous

I have strung along so many scammers that they have started to block ME and I think it's hilarious. The latest one I was actually a teeny bit sad to have been blocked by only for one reason: He was a REAL good player. Mind you, his English was pretty crappy (like most of them) but his scores were great--his high game was higher than mine! (His was 697 points--mine's 658).

However, he blocked me...like they all pretty much do. Lol! This one's name was either Wilson Spencer or Spencer Wilson and, surprise, he actually told me that he is in Somalia. That may be true but I can assure you he is NOT an engineer from California. SMH.

Current guys trying to scam are JohnL (user JohnLucas7401) and LukeP (LukePeffer2019 which is interesting as his profile shows 1306 wins with a pathetic average game score of 142).
Apr 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clark Smith
by: Anonymous

This a Dude that is mind gaming. On a rig in London, senior engineer from NC?? Daughter in Canada. Used a pic on profile of good looking model. Started out nice conversation.

Of course moved to HANG OUT. THEN IT STARTED ASKING FOR MONEY FOR HIS CONtRACT. I was stupid enough to fall in the trap I guess as a kind hearted person. Yes I did it. Then coming home soon. Daughter all of a sudden fell ill, needing surgery and needed 8 I tunes, to help her surgery. Yeah right Itunes for surgery.?

Lead him on a bit. Ladies when the new user wants to chat it's a red flag so decline and you will be glad you did. It's mind draining having these Dudes so hope they will rot in hell. If you want to have a little fun with them lie thru your teeth. You be glad you did. Imagine them making 1000 a week. Wow


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Apr 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammers
by: Anonymous

It is getting so obvious that I am starting to laugh. Same old modus operandi. The pic is always a white guy with white hair. Start the conversation with personal questions. I flip the question right back at them. Yesterday I told the scammer I was a widow with one daughter running a successful trucking company. He asked a question then I said: Surprise! I know your bio is not true and neither is mine.

I know you are in a Nigerian computer cafe looking for naive lonely women to give you money to fund illegal activities. Have you read enough? Then he lies again and I block him.
Apr 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Calvin Frank
by: Anonymous

This guy claimed to be born in Italy. I questioned that as no way is Calvin Frank an Italian name. Said his parents didn't give him one- lol! Anyway watch out for him. I told him I do not like to use chat in the game and he disappeared.
Apr 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one
by: Anonymous

Alex Sanchez (alexsanchez00778)
Apr 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers & Friends
by: Anonymous

None of my scammers have ever came clean. I might have actually video chatted with a real scammer. He was a follower of one of my scammers & was from Nigeria going to help me get my money back.

Anyway he admitted being from Warri Nigeria & was going to help me find my scammer. But he fell in love with me the same day. I believe he was the face behind my original scammer who suggested This guy from Nigeria help me.

This is the closest I have been to meeting my real scammer.
Apr 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two can play the scam game...
by: Anonymous

I’m quite tired of the constant harassment on WWF so after getting no where w/Zygna, I decided to have some fun. I don’t seek out anyone - I’m not TOTAL scum like scammers, lol - but when I’m in a game & the chat starts up, if it starts moving towards scam territory, I have my own fun. 😆 I’ve been a fed, a firearms instructor, a policewoman in a small town & a PI, as well as an entrepreneur/self-described mogul. 🤣

I never use my real name or a real picture (my profile pic is of an animal) so anytime they say I have a nice smile or am beautiful, I know the scam is afoot. 🤣 I get as much info from them that I can & waste their time completely. I take screenshots of everything & send them to myself & Zygna, though who knows what they do with the evidence.

I hope to one day compile everything into a blog post or book. It’s just my way of getting them back. And they deserve it.
Apr 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Arthur Sebastian
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this one ladies, he is active now, very charming picture with his little girl, feel bad for whoever this guys picture is, total scam all the way, looking for a mother for his daughter because his wife died giving child birth, real smooth bad grammar at 1st, and will say god brought you together, calls you his wife, his queen whatever scammer he uses videos of this poor guy to try and convince you it is him, will ask for amazon cards for his daughters birthday.

He showed a picture of one of his tattoos had a bunch of symbols i asked what they meant he said he didnt know lol right really over does the baby sweetheart bit, asked for bank info to send money, asked to see drivers license and was apalled lol stay away from him
Apr 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and friendd
by: Anonymous

I understand that what these young men do is wrong but when they come clean and fess up to what they have been doing and who they really are and video chat with me, I have more respect for them. Many of them live in deplorable conditions. No one should live like that but they do. Once they come clean and keep in touch with me, I can’t help but love them as friends and care about their lives.
I wish I could take them all here to give them a better life’
Apr 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Blocking Scammers
by: Anonymous

To the one having peace by blocking the scammers...give it a couple of weeks. They come back. LOL
Apr 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Seems to have stopped for now...
by: Anonymous

I decided to block those that appeared to be scammers, and once I blocked the 2 or 3 men, I haven’t had any new game requests! It’s been extremely nice, not having to deal with them.
Apr 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

To the person who said they were willing to send Itune cards in increments of $25 so these young scammers can eat....well you are just encouraging them to scam more. They won't stop at $25. Eventually they want $3,000 or more. Some have scammed many out of thousands of dollars.

I just wish they would stop. But they won't. It is a heartless business & more to it than Itune cards. Be careful & don't send money to someone you don't know.
Apr 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kenneth Wilson
by: Anonymous

Kenneth Wilson, in the Army in Afghanistan and wants to know all about me, just like the others. Beware!
Apr 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Peterson
by: Anonymous

I've recently "met" a David Peterson who claims he is a doctor in Afghanistan. He asks a lot of questions, but answers my questions vaguely. He fell for me immediately, calling me sweet names like dear, sweetie, cupcake, hun, babe, etc.

It didn't take long to realize he was trying to scam me as he was definitely trying to build up my trust in him. Fortunately, I saw right through him. I just want to let you all know that this is alive and real on Words with Friends.
Apr 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		A very good scammer-Scott Williams
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Scott Williams, AKA Scott Morgan. He is an amazing con! I fell hook, line and sinker. He is a smooth talker and knows exactly where to get you. Please be aware and do not fall for him!!!
Apr 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin in Russia
by: Anonymous

Add Austin to the list to beware ladies. Said his wife died and he has daughters. Started chatting about how much he loved me and how rich he is. Asked me to send money for his daughters 12th birthday because he misses her so much being in Russia.

Said he had an apartment here in Seattle but when I tried to find him there was no such person. He vanished when I confronted him.
All these scams are the same just the names change.
Apr 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin
by: Anonymous

I met Austin playing scrabble. Said he loves me and we will travel the world. Tired of all the games with women he meets Yada yada. Ended up sending money to his 11 year old daughter as she just had a birthday.

Feel like an idiot. Don’t get screwed by this con.
Apr 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cole Masonas Hernandez
by: Anonymous

He is using photos of Tom Munro who lives in Canada. He claimed to live in Columbus, Ohio. Says he is working for OPEC to build buildings in underdeveloped countries. He asked me to send him Google Play cards. He of course called me dear. We even video chatted and he looked like the guy in the photo. I don’t know how he did that.

But he had an accent and the real Tom Munro has a YouTube channel and has no accent. I refused to send him anything. I will now be deleting WWF.

People are disgusting.
Apr 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer came clean
by: Anonymous

I am chatting to a scammer. He came clean when I told him I had seen through him. I am really enjoying chatting to him now. I know he is a young man from Nigeria
Apr 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Oil Rig Manager
by: Anonymous

Fred Jackson - appalling grammar - after a week or so finally told me it was his birthday and after first asking for just my heart he changed it to a new Samsung 10 - really do they think we are all stupid. Had 2 in the same day using the same script - wife died bringing up child alone etc etc
Apr 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams, Larry
by: Anonymous

Weird that he put his last name first, first name last, which was a tip off. He started with pleasantries, hi, how are you, yada, yada, yada. Asked if I was married, I replied "to my work". He asked what I did for a living. I told him I was a fraud investigator. It worked like magic. He resigned!
Apr 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another
by: Anonymous

Kenneth Wilson, soldier in Afghanistan. Fourth one this week!
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oops, he is gone
by: Anonymous

Joseph Cross was my latest hit. He said hello to which I did not reply. Then I noticed his mutual friend and asked for a game and then immediately resigned. Lol.

I’m sure when he went to play her it showed us as mutual friends. There is no sign of him anywhere now. He must have blocked me. Dog gone!!!
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin white possible scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone know "Austin White" working in Moscow, has three daughters, wife died, wants to use your account to transfer money to complete current project?
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alex Brandon
by: Anonymous

Kicking myself that I fell for this. Says he was a Trauma Surgeon working for the UN. Originally from Chicago.
Apr 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More names
by: Anonymous

Mark Anderson
Jeff Morgan
Johnson Shankes
Apr 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don’t be fooled by the names listed below!
by: Anonymous

Beware of the following scammers:

David Murphy
Michael Hudson
Jose Hoffman

These are big time scammers!

They all use the same lines. You have a beautiful smile, etc.
Apr 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frankly Wilson
by: Anonymous

Beware of this man. His photo is of a doctor from Brazil. His opening line was hi how you doing today beautiful!!! I confronted him saying I new what he was up to and strangely he hadn’t responded!! Please ignore if you get a request from him.

Names also to be aware of Celestine Brownson
Apr 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frankly Wilson
by: Anonymous

Beware of this man. Having been caught out by someone called Mack Haydens I now do a reverse look up of any photos of requests. His photo belongs to a Doctor in Brazil. He messaged me straight away and I’ve confronted him with the evidence and strangely he hasn’t responded
Apr 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Today's player
by: Anonymous

So today I have a new player, Kelly Michael, his profile says University of Nebraska, says he lives in "de Bronx", and is a geologist. When asked how he was he said "am fine"...that to me is the indicator of who he really is NOT...anyone else encounter him??
Apr 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of oil riggers
by: Anonymous

Chatted with petercoleman089 on Words With Friends. Put pics of a hot guy, probably from FB. Wanted to talk on Google Hangouts. Asked for money, love etc.

Email petercoleman089@gmail.com
Apr 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Walter
by: Anonymous

Oh my your story about Paul Walter is wild. He actually made you believe you would be arrested for illegal money being sent to you? I am so sorry.

These scammers are scary. I am staying away from them. I have been scammed by several lately. I have posted their names in earlier posts. However, your post on Paul Walter takes the cake. Scary.

I believe scammers like Paul Walter are professionals in a huge network of scammers not young individual scammers just trying to survive.

Be careful ladies & gentlemen.
Apr 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hamdan
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting on and off with "Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai" also. He hardly ever chats, and my last message to him was "tell me about your horses!". After that i haven't heard from him again. At one point i asked him why he was interested in talking to an American woman old enough to be his mom when i'm sure he could have any woman he wants and he told me something like I am a person, not Allah. Go figure!
Apr 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Walter
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Paul Walter. He is posing as a Russian born and has two daughters he is raising, mom is no good. He is working on a oil rig in Australia and cannot leave until the contract is finished but he needs iTunes cards for his job. It starts with a $1000 in cards.

He is a smooth talker. He is going to take you away and buy you everything your heart desires.
Then blocked him and then begged me to please unblock on hangouts as he has good news! He has $600,000 cash and he needs for me to keep it safe until he comes for it. I said NO but he supposedly sent it on. THEN the courier has been detained at the airport and unless I pay $50,000 The boxes will be opened and because the money is illegal I will be arrested. The price is negotiated down to $25,000. That’s because Paul knows how much I have in Savings. Okay its gone and then they keep demanding more.

Please I beg you at any time anyone ask you for iTunes cards, google play or Steam cards delete, delete, delete.

Don’t be a fool like me. I have nothing left!
Apr 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Check their time out
by: Anonymous

Ask them what time it is where they say they are. Look up the time zone before you ask.
Good way to catch them quick.
Apr 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robin Collins
by: Anonymous

Another scammer!
Robin Collins Netherlands
Wow!
Doesn’t know the time in his own country!
Deleted himself after he was found out!
Yikes and wow
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Handan
by: Anonymous

Hamdan. I have been chatting to some claiming to be the crown prince of Dubai. Called me dear and asked me to get the Hangout app and his mood changed when I said i did mot consider it safe.
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too many scammers....
by: Anonymous

I’ve noticed they all seem to work on oil rigs and their grammar is horrible
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Toby Neil Morris
by: Anonymous

My mother was scammed last fall by a person using this name Toby Neil Morris on WWF. Took for $8k plus $2k in iTunes gift cards before we found out. His name gets buried in the search of a furniture style. His photo showed up on 5 different fake LinkedIn profiles under different names. Using the google image search helps if you have the original pic from WWF. He used some faked passport and other stolen photos.
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer WWF
by: Anonymous

Brian Richard
Brian Richard396

Portrays a USMC divorced with daughter.
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one
by: Anonymous

Like someone has mentioned, I’m sure these people work together and/or change their names. I keep getting these people. Several a week. Clinton Hood is the newest one for me.
Apr 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnson Walters
by: Anonymous

Add the name Johnson Walters to the list of scammers. This fool is about the tenth in a month. They all use the exact same wording and order of questions in their chats so you can spot them a mile away!
Apr 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Money
by: Anonymous

Usually the scammers ask me to go to different website to talk so "we can get to know each other better". Tonight I had The quickest request for money. He told me he needs my money "dear" and then had the nerve to ask for $100,000! Unbelievable!
Apr 12, 2019
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starstarstarstar 		Alessandro Marco,Alex William, Johnson Diego
by: Anonymous

I Had 3 contact me to Play Words about the first of Feb. I got rid of Johnson DIEGO SUPPOSEDLY FROM NASHVILLE. Asking for $10,000 right off the bat on Hangout and asked to go there right away. Deleted him.

Alex William claimed to be a Dr in Afghanistan. Found out he was a young man from Nigeria looking for $10,000 for medical supplies.

Alessandro Marco claims to be on a oil rig needing materials and having the money wired to Turkey. With an agent by the name of Thuban Leo. And the account in Turkey is some woman in Istanbul Turkey supposedly husband to a loader on a ship that brings the materials to the rig. He chats on Hangout. Now he's looking for money to bring his tools and crew back and offers to double the money you send ha. Very charming. Says he was born in Rome Italy but came to America at 9 years of age and lives in St Petersburg Fl and has a 21 year old daughter living with his sister in Canada and going to college. Wife passed away 4 years ago.

But when I search him I find nothing.
Apr 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Most men
by: Anonymous

Why do 90% of men on here have fantastic jobs and wives that have recently died in tragic circumstances such as a plane crash, car crash, childbirth etc leaving them to bring up children. Once I hear the start of a sob story coming I resign. You can play half a dozen games with women with no chat but with men it’s immediately Hi, where are you from dear and are you married. Pathetic
Apr 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I agree with the person who said reporting the scammer's name here is fruitless. I am pretty sure the same scammer just changes their profile name & photo & continues on. The best way to stop this insanity is to stop chatting with them. Block them right away.
Apr 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Albert Martinez
by: Anonymous

If Albert looks like a male model & is chatting with anyone on WWFS he probably is a scammer.
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Albert Martinez
by: Anonymous

He is new to the game, has anyone heard of him? Profile picture looks like some kind of a model picture, side view in black shirt and black suit coat, glasses. Possible scammer?
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brendan McDonnell
by: Anonymous

Brendan uses the words "Dearie, Dear, Sweet" alot. Uses the phrase "yes, okay" randomly, without any other message.
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jim Walton
by: Anonymous

Jim Walton or Walton Jim is another one I found. He doesn’t know how to speak English very well at all. He takes a long time to make a move and it’s two or three letter words. He started a conversation with me. I asked if he’s playing lots of games (because it takes him so long to move), and replies, "thanks, dear". Also I recommend not using your real name on the game. That’s how the first scammer found me off the game!
Apr 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on Houston oil rig Billy Willfred
by: Anonymous

Add Billy Willfred to the list. He scammed me good. Just wished he was online so I can call him out on it. I’ve left him with his scamming photos
Apr 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scanners
by: Anonymous

I too have been bombarded with new game requests. I cringe anytime I see it is a male as I know the chat might start up soon. I see that many people list the names of these scanners, but I honestly think they just change their profile name and user id.

I have these "males" call me anywhere from dear friend to dear to cupcake. I had one told me I have a beautiful smile, however my profile pic is of a national attraction and not of me. I had one ask me if I was ready to get married, but at 1st I need to send him pics so he can see if I qualify to be married to him.

To send him pics I need to either download hangouts or What’s App. I send neither of these options are feasible and the pleading starts "how will I get to know you better"

I went off on one and said this is not a dating app and what does my marital status and number of children have to do with playing game?

I contacted Zygna and they assured me the matter has been resolved, but this person is still active and continues to play the game. After reading these comments in this forum I honestly do not believe Zygna are taking these complaints seriously.
Apr 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Generals
by: Anonymous

Everyone claims to be a general in Afghanistan. Has anyone come across a BG Davin Connor who needed money for orphans, then to get leave granted and finally a place on a plane to go to Brazil. Currently a General Mark Dollinson - anyone heard of him?
Apr 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Youngest billgate
by: Anonymous

Youngest billgate from Nigeria. 31 years old looking for a relationship with older woman. Very nice words but then started talking sexually on WWFs. Blocked him. Be careful.

Dongabriel868
Apr 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So you think the guy loves you
by: Anonymous

So you think the good looking guy in the photo lives you. Think again. Three of my friends started playing with several good looking guys who claimed their love for us. Guess what? All the guys had the same lines for my two friends & myself.

Just saying, they don't really love you. They love the fact they can steal your money and that is their entire goal in having you give them your cell number, e-mail address & moving you to hangouts, whatsapp, viber, KIK.

Please know it is all a scam.
Apr 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brendan McDonnell
by: Anonymous

Googling IP addresses is not very accurate. Anyone can dowmload a VPN app & it disguises your real IP address.

Most of the time, scammers using Brendan's story is a youngster from Nigeria. I have found out because they accidentally called my google voice account from a number in Nigeria. A +214 phone number.

Please be careful.
Apr 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brendan McDonnell
by: Anonymous

BrendanM977 - A contractor from Germany, living in LA, California with his daughter and nanny. Just left today for Benghazi for 3 months to work on an oil rig. I googled his image and nothing came up. His phone number is from New York, and his IP address from his email says it's out of Mountain View CA.

I asked him why the difference in locations and he said the web site I used to look him up wasn't very good. He hasn't asked me for money yet, but I'm sure it's coming if I leave the lines of communication open.
Apr 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Williams
by: Anonymous

Add Greg Williams ( gregwilliams0022 ) to the list. Another scammer that wants a $100 steam wallet card.
Apr 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scam
by: Anonymous

I discovered a new scam. The scammer now accuses uninterested female of being a scammer because the gal is not interested.

Collinshayden98 did this to my friend.
Apr 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Found 2 more
by: Anonymous

Watch out for:

Marcus Rodgers
John Kelly
Apr 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammer
by: Anonymous

Beware of Jamesrobert1010 Scammer!!!! WWF
Apr 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		engineers/oil rigs
by: Anonymous

I too have had 3 of them tell me they were engineers. For the last few weeks they were all on a oil rig! LOL The other day one was an orthopedic surgeon doctor LOL

They are in full force!
Apr 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Sukka
by: Anonymous

Lol I’m messing with one right now. I’ll let him ask me for money and then laugh and laugh at all the time he wasted.
Apr 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil engineer widowers
by: Anonymous

I don’t know what their actual end game is but have had 4 different guys today who are "widowed" and "engineers". What a coincidence lol. They do realize this a scrabble game and not Tinder right? No thanks and bye bye!
Apr 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hamdan
by: Anonymous

Has anyone here chatted with Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai? I'm assuming he is a scammer, using the crown prince's photo but so far he hasn't said the things that make me absolutely positive they are scammers. He also chats very infrequently.

Just wondering if anyone else has chatted with this one?
Apr 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		It's not just ME!!!? LOL
by: Anonymous

Why oh why do they always have two first names, john Michael. James william. David robert. No imagination. Annoying as hell. All I want to do is play words with friends. Morons.
Apr 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

That’s pretty sad if these people are that poor😥. I never knew that
Apr 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I agree with the person who says most scammers are in their 20’s and 30’s and scam to eat. They scam to survive and they hate doing it. There are no jobs for these young people and their government doesn’t care about them. I have made friends with a few of these young Nigerian’s and they are very nice young men. I’m trying to find out as much as I can from them.

What they do is wrong! But they are human beings who live in deplorable places. If my sending them $25 is gonna make that much of a difference in their lives, I’m gonna do it!
Apr 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I used to think the scammers were a big network working together. However, my recent findings make me believe there are numerous scammers working alone with maybe a friend's help & their Iphones.

I believe the scammers are in their mid twenties & early thirties. Their intent is to make money just so they can eat.

My recent scammer's cell phone had used too much memory & had to be reset. He reset his phone & lost the photos I sent him. I thought for sure he had stored these in a folder, but he didn't. Not too high tech. Anyway. I just thought I would pass this info along.
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Alexander Jaylee? On an oil rig, dead wife during childbirth. Trying to get me on hangouts
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More Scammers
by: Anonymous

Gavinzornes3
Parker Harrison. PaulP2225
Sam Tockwell. Samtockwell00
Jackwilliam@
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Belman
by: Anonymous

Correction. DAVE BELMAN. Word Chums name DaveBelman 1957. Started a new word chums under a different name. Haha. He has already popped up. I am having fun with this.

Just beware he is REALLY good.
Apr 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rodriguez William
by: Anonymous

This guy doesn’t give up! He has been chatting with me for months. I wanted to find out as much as I can so I can catch him. He’s good at coming up with a believable story but when I googled him, there’s nothing. He knows all about me by googling my name!

I told him I did a reverse image search and that he’s using a motivational speaker photo. He still says he’s who he says he is! When I call him out on things he says I am making him feel bad. I block him on various apps and he finds me elsewhere.

On IM it actually showed up that he logged in under a phone number in Nigeria, but still denies it!
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My scammer
by: Anonymous

So same story here. My scammer claimed his name was Dave Berman. As charming and romantic as they come but long story short davebelman80@gmail.com does not exist.

Wife cheated on him. She tried to get half of his money, he fought and won. General Surgeon on duty on his last assignment in Kabul. Precious son Kelvin that always wanted a Mom. His Mom left him to be raised alone with the help of a maid. Starting a clinic in Seattle in June, then whisking me away on a romantic vacation then introducing me to all of his colleagues at the UN and World Health Organization in New York, at his retirement party.

This guy was good, really good. As I was starting google to figure out if this guy is for real, I realized more than likely he was not, but was not convinced. I read and reread the message looking for signs, and found more and more as time went on, and many other things but the final straw was him once again bringing up the ex.

Tells me he is confused, like never before. He doesn’t know what to do. He told me he just got an email saying he only had 3 days to reclaim items from his deposit box in the UK and he has no one to help him being out of country. His maid never got back to him about the letter the security company sent for over six months and now he only has 3 days. I began to play him at that point. Could see the frustration and even anger in his words. He was desperate, begging me not to throw away what we had.

I would as he called it go mute. and I could tell it was driving him crazy. Last night I agreed to help. This Morning I did not respond and he kept telling me to snap out of it. I did not respond then finally told him the 1 percent of me that held back cannot do this.

He reacted with frustration then tried to call me via hangouts. Sorry to be so lengthy but hoping some of these manipulative action might hit home with any current and future victims.
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Odd words now permitted
by: Anonymous

I have accepted invitations to play with two people. No questions asked of me but ever since they started, I find all sorts of silly words now get the green light - examples are je, ja, tu, efit. None of these have ever been acceptable before. A relative with whom I also play regularly gets annoyed that my moves can now include these previously unacceptable words and says I must have been hacked.

Any clues?
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Johnston
by: Anonymous

Roberts Johnston or rob Johnston is a words stalker. Tries to get you off the site right away to chat? When called out on it vanishes 🖐
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone heard of christopher moore
by: Anonymous

Christopher Moore claims he lives in PA. and has a 5 year old daughter that I saw pictures of them together on his Instagram. Of course wife died 3 or 4 years ago. He has sent me current photos of himself? We have been chatting over a month, but has never asked for money or anything out of the ordinary. He just loves and misses me??
ChrisMoore 099

Thank you
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gen Rick Burr
by: SCAM BUSTER!

This is a scammer. Story just the same as others. Is using the real Ltn Gen Rick Burr's photo. Claims to be in Afghanistan working on a peacekeeping mission. Started out he wanted to send me a treasure box full of his medals and money as the safe house was being closed down.

Then wanted me to send an email to the UN requesting he be allowed to take vacation so he could meet me in my country and get married and the last straw was he asked me to add his 15 yr old son whom he called Kevin at 1st then changed it to Jerry.

If I questioned anything he got very defensive and mad at me for not trusting him. The whole time he wouldn't let up trying to get me to do all this stuff saying I was the only 1 that could help him and saying he was crying. He told me he loved me so much and missed me. He told me he had millions of dollars but had no access to his accounts until he left the army.

I just played along with all this until I had enough. The last thing is he wanted me to buy his son a $1600 computer for his birthday of April 5th. Through the whole thing I looked up the real Ltn Gen Rick Burr on twitter and saw his posting so I would add the imposter if he tweeted that day and he replied no.

Well there were more posting by the real one and he either ignored my questions or got mad at me for asking. So I did more research and checked out both his email IP addresses of his and his so called son and they came from same spot in Kansas.

When I told him he was busted, he replied, why didnt you ask me why it showed Kansas. The guy must think Im a fool. Well he is the fool because the whole time I was just goofing off to see how far he would push. I deleted him from hangouts and blocked both his emails.

I haven't heard a thing since I told him he was busted. Its pretty pathetic how low these guys will go for money. I wish we could do more to charge them. BTW, I emailed the real one and he didn't even recognize my name.

Surprise Surprise! So dont fall for any of these sweet talking fools as you dont fall in love with someone after only 3 days. lol
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Grey, California
by: Anonymous

This is another name from word chums. Got suspicious when he told me he loved me after less than 24 hours talking on hangout. Same stories, oil rigger, wife died, 2 sons, need mum, yah-de-dah. They need to get a bit clever, same old stories, people ain’t that thick!
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not able to chat
by: Anonymous

To the one asking why they can not chat, you may be playing a older version of the game, I'm not sure.
Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oliver kroos
by: Anonymous

Loved me instantly, oh what a connection we had.
Anyhow, he hadn’t asked for any money yet, but does want to move to hangouts.

Lays it on super thick with all the romantic writing.

Apr 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brayden Smith
by: Anonymous

Not sure what his game is but after several weeks asked for money then iTunes cards, he said the usual oil rigger wife and son killed in car accident, fell in love with me straight away. Creepy sod sent pictures of ‘someone’ holding flowers said they for me etc etc. I played along for awhile then started asking for photos of me and the front of my house. Didn’t give him any info or photos.
Apr 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More names
by: Anonymous

Jamesrichard320
Lawrence Louis
James Donovan
Calvin Roland
Wilson Collins
Aaron Brown
Dennis Hard

All with the same sob story, widower with a child, working as an oil rigger engineer.

I've stopped accepting requests
Apr 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

I am unable to send a chat. Can any one verify why? Thanks.
Apr 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Potential Scammer words
by: Anonymous

Anyone been courted or contacted by grant Billy 368? Believe he is a scammer . Wants info and to get on other forums. Declined of course. Seeks Personal info? Wanted Phone # right away. Declined if course
.
Seems to play a lot of women?
Apr 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Billy Chappell
by: Anonymous

Billychappel98

Billy Chappell is a scammer. Beware. Wife cheated on him. He is extremely jealous while the whole time he is chatting with numerous women. Stay clear!
Apr 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had a run in with Dennis Roland who has two kids and works in the gulf on a rig
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Update on Maxwell W
by: Anonymous

I called him out on being a scammer and he admitted it without argument.
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dylan Willims
by: Anonymous

Stay away from Dylan Willims if that really is his name. He starts out nice and charming but after talking with him for several months he starts asking for google play cards to get back from his contracted job in Turkey. He doesn’t stop there he makes many, many demands and then switches the charm from nice to very mean!!!! Stay far away!!!
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Creepy Pictures
by: Anonymous

Some of these scammers use creepy pictures. Not that I am so beautiful...but really? Some photos are horrible...creepy.
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Dale, Alex Williams or George Darlington
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing with these 3 BEWARE!
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxwell W
by: Anonymous

Started wanting to chat right away, looking for his true love. I suggested he try a dating site.
Apr 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers & Being Married
by: Anonymous

I agree. Telling some of these scammers you are married does not deter them. Some scammers disappear, but I had like 4 who hung in there just wanting to chat on hangouts or texts.

I often wondered if these scammers were not gathering info to blackmail a married person. Wanting data on location, age, address, email, cell numbers, etc. One even wanted a photo of my house & car...good grief!

Any way they all eventually wanted Itune or steam wallet cards, so phony.
Mar 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Wood
by: Anonymous

Fellow friends. Beware of Andersonwood1970.

He is very smooth talking. Gets a contract out of States in about 2 weeks. Has a daughter that needs financial help.

He was very interested in credit score, credit card info. Wants to transfer a large sum of money into my account since he can't touch it where he is located.

He has a lovely story. I fell for this guy big time. Please be careful. Oh, yes he was on Instagram & Google Plus doing the same scam.

Beware!
Mar 30, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert johhson
by: Anonymous

Same story, Working in Turkey in the oil business. From the UK, wife died leaving behind twin 17 year old boys who need a mother. Won’t email, but wants to send me pictures of his loving boys through hangouts. Very persistent every day asks if I have downloy"hangouts." Calls me dear. Blah blah blah.
Mar 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fraudsters
by: Anonymous

I have played words with friends for a couple of years and play with strangers from all over the world and have never had anyone try to scam me in this way - until this week and i’ve Had three in a row! I didn’t even know this was a thing!

So David Perkins (using the photo of a real David Perkins, a very senior and decorated US war veteran) Claimed to be in Iraq and needed me to move to using whatsapp for security reasons. Widowed and father of two. Wanted me to text or use whatsapp or hangouts.

I called him out and he blocked me straight away. Have got another one messaging me Roland Hamlet who is Norwegian but lives in Merrill, Wisconsin, widowed with two kids.

It’s sad as have always had such a good experience on WWF and a shame these people are infiltrating and tarnishing it.
Mar 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Stubbs
by: Anonymous

I didnt see this one all the way through, but when he asked me to move to another messaging platform it was a telltale sign.

Also, he didn't understand some of the more basic rules of English.
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many of these scammers
by: Anonymous

I get invites from these scammers to play weekly. Sometimes I'm in the mood to play along to see how long it will take them to ask for money but really it is getting old. They don't care if you say you are married or not. They fall in love with you right away and always have such a sob story. It is such a joke and truly makes me sick. Sorry for anyone who falls for it.
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse image
by: Anonymous

So how does a reverse image search show a 25 year old Nigerian? I don't understand this statement. All my reverse images showed a stolen photo...not who is using it. I want to find the guy behind the photo he sent me.

Any help would be appreciated.
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Website maintenance
by: Editor

The website will be receiving updates and maintenance over the next 3 days so any new submissions or comments won't appear until after that.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Thank you.
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Jefferson
by: Anonymous

He is actually a 25 year old Nigerian called Samuel, not the 50 something year old man smiling back in the photo....

Uncovered by reverse image search.
Mar 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have to admit that life has been dull without any romance scammers. My first one kept my life exciting up until he started pressuring me to give him my credit cards & banking account info. Sure he had $4M dollars he needed to transfer into my name so he could get his grubby little paws on it. I am not stupid nor was I born yesterday. Money laundering at its best. Yes so much for Andy Woodson. Reported & blocked.
Mar 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benji Vanderhyde and his young son
by: Anonymous

All of these are scammers. It's bonkers. Mine called me dear, sweetheart, told me how much he loved me and wanted to marry me. Said he had a young son.

He Even pretended to have him email me. Said he lived in Florida and had a son that lives in Ohio. Said he was going to come visit me in Illinois and we could go visit his son. I fell for it. Right before he was supposed to visit me (said he purchased a plane ticket) an emergency came up with his son. He needed money quickly. Of course "his son" said the same.

I almost fell for it. Should have known...haha
I am 74 years old. Should've known better. Nasty people.
Mar 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fernando Owen?
by: Anonymous

He claims to be an Orthopedic surgeon, working overseas, who is wealthy. He first used the name Bernhard Williams. Divorced, daughter in medical school, from Norway by way of NY. He wanted me to quit my job and travel the world with him. He was going to buy us a Mansion. We talk on what’s App. He’s never asked me for money. More to come later!
Mar 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Mearns Powel scammer
by: Anonymous

States he is a NATO orthopedic surgeon & psychiatrist, his wife died from cervical cancer, son Liam killed in a car accident at age 10 after basketball practice. Daughter Ella whom he loves dearly is in the care of a nanny. Calls you dear immediately, supposedly stationed in Yemen believes in love at first sight!

After I asked questions which he wouldn’t/couldn’t answer and I refused to give my number or go to WhatsApp he asked for iTunes and amazon cards
Mar 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Location
by: Anonymous

So when they ask me where I'm from I tell them Delta State, which is in Nigeria. I've done my homework. I'm immediately blocked. Ha. Ha. I'm playing their game. Or I tell them I'm on a peace keeping mission.

Works every time.
Mar 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More names
by: Anonymous

John Steven, Rodriguez William (or Rodriguez Williams, William Rodriguez), Mark Fill
Mar 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vanessa Potter
by: Anonymous

Watch out fellas. Her name is Vanessa Potter from France. Claims to be working on a navy vessel. Will ask you about your location and call you "dear." She’s all about God. Will send you quotes daily.

She tried to get me to buy her an iTunes card then an Amazon card. I wasn’t just born yesterday moron... SCAMMER ALERT!!

Mar 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anders Jonson anyone heard of him?
by: Anonymous

Anders Jonson anyone heard of him?
Mar 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

After being inundated with scammers for a month, I finally have none. Guess blocking them helps! I must be on the no play list now. Ha!
Mar 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brayden Smith again
by: Robynus

So after deleting me and calling me a liar he unblocked me and asked again for money to be sent today. His story has changed from needing it for his mother to helping him as he needs things. Then once again I played along and asked what he needed and the story changed back to his mother dying he has abused me today calling me a liar and that he hates me but continues to write asking for money.

Sent through banking details but none of the names matched, and he told me my bank should be open and for me to go there and deposit money now! I have screen shots of his conversations and his photo just need to know how do I put his photo up so others are aware.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Mar 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Ebersbacher
by: Anonymous

I'm wondering if he may have changed his profile recently to one of the other names mentioned here that combines "Lucas" with another name. Very chatty. Claims to live in Florida. Started chatting with the first move of the game.

Asking a lot of questions even though I was giving one word, or very vague answers. Went from asking about the weather and my day to asking if I am a single mother. Had been uncomfortable before, but blocked him at this point!
Mar 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brayden Smith
by: Robyn

I played a few games with a guy going by the name of Brayden Smith He started asking questions and then within a week said he loved me. It took him 7 weeks and he finally asked me for $5000 and said he worked on an oil rig! I played along for awhile until I asked him why ??? He said his mother was dying. I told him I wanted to fly over and meet them and all of a sudden I’m blocked.

Ha ha ladies beware I see he has played 1100 games. He has blocked me now. I have screen shots of the conversation.

Please don’t get sucked in
Mar 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin francisco
by: Anonymous

Austin is a scammer. Asks for apple cards. Claims he is a Canadian soldier in Syria.
Mar 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Add to your list
by: Anonymous

Frank Donald 118 words player since February 9, 2019. I started chatting with him till he asked for my cell phone number or my email address. I made up a new address and gave it to him in the chat. Then he insisted that we talk on Hangouts. I said no and just continued to chat on the words game.

I’ve suggested single groups for him where he lives in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin but he says he never goes to those sites. I’m not dating anyone right now so it was kinda nice having a guy chatting daily telling me how much he likes me. At first I thought he was looking to date but after reading this list I guess not.

I will block him and resign from our game.
Mar 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aw, I think I made them all mad
by: Anonymous

I was being inundated by scammers for several months and of all of the potential scammers, one went on for several MONTHS before trying to scam me (says his daughter fell and the doctor needed $2500 for surgery and he didn't have access to $ since he was "working in Guyana in high seas".)

That was Mark Ferguson (although he lists his name as "Mark Fergunson").

Then there was Kurt Anderson, Paul Walker, Paul Wiatt and a few more. At first, it was fun messing with them but then it became boring so as soon as they started in with asking where I'm from and my name, my next statement would be to write, 'Let me guess--you're either widowed or divorced, working in the high seas/a contractor and you're going to need money soon, too, right?" EVERY single one of them would suddenly disappear.

After having about 6-7 guys all try the same thing within a week and getting the same response back from me, I have not received a scam attempt in at LEAST a month now. I think I made their block list ha ha! I DO have two people who have been challenging me to games- and I've been playing but we're on our 3rd game now with each player and they have never written one word to me so, apparently, some random people DO just play the game for the sake of playing the game. The two who are playing and NOT trying to scam (or, if they plan on it--they're slow!) are 1bigciscsalsd and Radical Palmer.
Mar 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing Along
by: Anonymous

I too played along with a scammer. But when I revealed to him that I knew he was a scammer and he called me an "Old Goat. You waste my time. Hope you die quick".

I thought it was funny. The problem with playing along is that it is so time consuming. I get real tired quickly. There must be thousands of these scammers. They never tire.
Mar 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelly Baldwell
by: Anonymous

I’ve just spent 2 weeks playing this one at his own game, and knew he was a scammer from the outset, but decided to waste his time and have some fun putting the screenshots of our chat on my Facebook. Also contacted a number of women he had started games with, so hopefully I have prevented him from successfully getting any money out of anyone slightly more naive than me to think he was it real.

Ladies, if you have time, play along, pretend you are in love with them. It’s very satisfying. I told him what I was really doing yesterday, and in no uncertain terms told him what I think of scum like him.
Mar 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marine Engineer Scammer on Words With Friends
by: Anonymous

Do not respond to Michael Joachim, another widowed "marine engineer" working on an oil rig (off the coast of Argentina and/or Ghana). He pretends to be from Hamburg, Germany, but lives in California, is widowed (wife and young daughter died five years ago in a car accident) with one son (Ken). His story probably changes to adapt to the target audience.

This seemed like an attempt at a scam with the ultimate goal of identity theft. (If you engage in dialogue, he will soon "fall in love" with you, offer to visit you wherever you live, want to get married, ask you to move to California to be with him when he gets off the oil rig.

Meanwhile he will very weirdly ask you to "open a new AT&T account" for him in the US, as his is "about to expire" and after I refused to do this he was whisked from the rig in Argentina to Ghana, where his English seemed to get worse. I finally checked out this site and realized this is a common scam.

I can't believe I believed this was a real person for at least a few weeks. I'm a highly educated person with several master's degrees. Some of what he was saying was a bit weird / not adding up. But I was at the tail end of a relationship that was going nowhere fast, so I was somehow susceptible to believing the BS of this scammer / these scammers.

I also thought Words With Friends was not a place full of scammers. Now I know better. Trust no one!
Mar 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Guys full of questions
by: Anonymous

There have been 3 guys from Illinois; and 1 from Poland pressing me for personal details; especially marital/family status. One was pressuring me insistently for my cellphone#z
Mar 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yet Another Widower Engineer
by: Anonymous

Add Michael (Micheal) Carter to the list. Widower, mud engineer, allegedly lives in Sandy Springs, GA. After a few messages, he asked whether I believed in love at first sight. Honestly, wouldn't you think they'd change their playbook suggestions??
Mar 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Warren
by: Anonymous

Add to list. He is working on a ship and has a son that supposedly needs a heart transplant and his wife tried to kill him years ago. Fun Story and a fraud.
Mar 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Slick Scammer
by: Anonymous

Matt David wanted to marry me works for Exon Beware. California also and Hangout
Mar 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts, Viber, Whatsapp
by: Anonymous

The scammers might be saving data by having chats on Hangouts, Viber, Whatsapp, but the most recent scammers want to chat via texts on cell phones.

I for one use a google number. However, Viber requires your real cell number so I have never chatted on Viber. Personally, I am not giving out real personal information.

I have noticed they want a cell number, then an e-mail address. I have even been asked for my home address so they can send a gift. It wigs me out to provide that type of info to someone I have never met. Just say no & block.
Mar 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Mark
by: Anonymous

Profile picture is of a man holding a dog. Started a game with me and started chatting right away. I told him I dont reveal my personal information with strangers here. He said oh sorry just want to know where you are from. I told him it was quite obvious that he was a scammer, I have already seen 3 signs. He told me I was mean and go to hell. Mr James Mark got reported
Mar 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why they move us to a chat place
by: Anonymous

I finally found out from an ex scammer why they are so anxious to get us to hangouts or viber or WhatsApp! It uses a lot less data than WWF, which chews up their data! So there’s no hidden reason other than it costs them less data and less money.
Mar 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Military Scammer
by: Anonymous

Ryan Fraser is another one. Same story, wife died in crash, one son. In army in Turkey. Professes love very quickly! Only chats and plays late at night
Mar 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		International Trade
by: Anonymous

I was asked to play words with friends by a well educated scammer! He said he is a widow, has 10 years old son, his sister raising him in the UK.
He claimed he does car trades, and his containers got seized by customs, needs to get it back, wanted 10k to wire to China!
Mar 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Some more names
by: Anonymous

Peter Hansel
Melvin Donovan

Reverse Image Search!!!
Mar 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scammers
by: Anonymous

Here are more:

Robert I. Williams
Moh863461

David reyan
Kenmark0033

Scott Larry
Scottlarry538

Barry Nichols
Vtety

Steven Adiel
SGerald01
Mar 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Military scammers
by: Deborah

I have been asked to play games on Words with friend several times by these con men. Both men told me that they were widows, their wife died in a car crash and they were stationed overseas. Called me dear, honey, sending kisses. Also with one or two children each

I just want to play the game and don't understand how these people can do this to other people. I guess I am very naive.

Very frustrating.
Mar 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeff Wilfred
by: Anonymous

Has anyone delt with a jeff wilfred from the usa oil rig engineer
Mar 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Word with friends scammers
by: Anonymous

3/17/2919. Was being courted by two different men. One was working as management on California offshore so Beware
Mar 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Billy
by: Anonymous

Add James Billy to the list. He wanted my email address, and after I refused he blocked me, darn the rejection lol.
Mar 17, 2019
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starstarstar 		Phillip Mccarthy and Zack Bryan
by: Dottie

Both on oil rig. Widow and child died. I didn’t look for a scammers site until I told my daughter he was coming to visit. Unfortunately I believed him and prepared to pick him up at airport.
Mar 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gene Williamson
by: Anonymous

Romance scammer, Cleveland, Ohio. Divorced, one 14 year old son that lives with him and a nanny. Very smooth very good English. Telecommunication engineer present work, yes you guessed it, on an oil rig in Louisiana. Very smooth and convincing.

Watch out he will string you along for awhile before asking for large sums of money.
Mar 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Jefferson
by: Anonymous

Very educated, working in the Philippines on a gas/oil rig. Single, grown up son in jail in Brazil. Reverse image search on Yandex confirmed my suspicions.
Mar 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Holden
by: Anonymous

Anyone been contacted by Lucas Holden from St.Paul, Minnesota? Very smooth and appears to be a true gentleman. His wife is dead. He has two grown daughters and a dog.
Mar 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tony Wilfred
by: Anonymous

Be on the look out for a scammer named Tony Wilfred. He sent photos of an Exxon Mobil badge and a California drivers license with the name Kingston Brown. Claims to work on an oil rig and tries to get you to purchase Steam cards and Google Play Cards. He also says he has a son Felix in a boarding school in South Carolina.

He even gives out his "sons" email for you to verify his identify. The email is felixwilfred478@gmail.com

I was smart enough not to give out my personal information. I just want others to be aware of that this person is out there!
Mar 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse image
by: Anonymous

Try Yandex. It works better than tineye & google reverse image.

Right now I am chatting with a scammer who has never asked me for a picture & has never sent me one. I think this is a new way the scammers are approaching their new lovers - I meant victims...LOL
Mar 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammers....
by: Tc

JEfferson Clark Fisher
Harrison Dawson
Perez Michael

Anyone notice their last name and first name sounds like they should be switched?

Reversed image searched and nothing came up

Same story. All out of state. Oil drilling. It’s like they have to go by a script or something.
Mar 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for William Jack
by: Anonymous

Watch out for William Jack, who wants to do a google hangout and calls women "dear". So obvious.
Mar 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible Scammer
by: Anonymous

Add James Askir to the list.
Mar 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I think most of us on here have spoken to at least one scammer on WWF, but can we not learn from our experiences? Most of them use Two first names as their name or a very peculiar surname, so are instantly recognisable, and the best thing to do would be decline the game request in the first place, but is only encouraging them by starting play with them and answering their stupid questions.
Mar 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Victor Maxwell
by: Anonymous

Same MO - widowed, working on an oil rig, talking of love and marriage. Oh and finding a Mum for his daughter. From Greece originally but had lived in San Jose California. English was poor, wanted to ring me but I said I was busy at work.

He got very peculiar when I asked him which island he was closest to in the Shetland Islands and all he would say was he was near Shetland Island.

I pushed the issue, then received a pasted extract from geni.com about the Shetland Isles.

Reverse image search was negative.

Sadly another scammer!
Mar 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George ayama
by: Anonymous

Yes I had 4 months contact with George ayama who wanted money and told me his wife had died and has a daughter and was retiring last year. Wanted me to send his daughter $1000.

Stay clear
Mar 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF2scammers
by: Anonymous

I have only been playing a couple of months but recognized scammers right away. Make sure you don’t put your last name on the game, your picture or your kids.

Patrick Melegreto is one and there was another that disappeared quickly. It is pretty obvious so don’t be fooled.
Mar 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		General James Ambrose
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by someone claiming to be General James Ambrose earlier this week on Words with Friends - I thought it was odd that his written english was fairly poor for someone of such well decorated status. Asked me to log in to hangouts etc...started to profess profound feelings and talked of marriage.

Having done a reverse image search, the photos sent to me were of General Robert Abrams and would appear to have been used in previous scams, as a facebook victim group comprising of 483 members would testify.

Funnily enough, after I confronted the scammer with my suspicions, the profile on Words with Friends disappeared.

Whilst I was never asked for any money, I feel it is my duty to make others aware of this predator as I feel that if I had appeared more vulnerable I may have been taken advantage of financially.
Mar 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Yepes (martinyepes470)
by: Anonymous

Says he’s from San Francisco, California and is a US Marine on duty in Helmand, Afghanistan and has been on a peace keeping mission for the last 3 months there. Wanted to talk to me on hangouts so we could be more intimate, and open and wanted to send pictures. I said no we could chat on WWF if he wanted to chat. Googled him and found he’s impersonating Koke Yepes and had created an Instagram page a day ago under martinyepes.p.

Reported both his Instagram and WWF account. He didn’t ask for any money, but was working the romance angle and went so far as to tell me that when he returned from duty 3 years ago his girlfriend was pregnant with another man’s baby.
Mar 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

There is a guy going by Dino Hills on words with friends 2. I did some investigating and found he is really Dino Sanchez on FB. He tries to be very romantic and charming, takes you to hangout app. And sends music and pictures and claims to have a son which he had me talk to On hangout, so this is someone working with him and he says his birthday is coming up and his dad is going to get him a iPhone Ex, then his Dad Dino Hill’s AKA Dino Sanchez decides to ask me a few days later if he could get my Verizon or AT & T password to use to get a discount on the phone because his job offers a discount through the company I flat said no and then started investigating. Found out he lied about where he lived and who he was.

Ladies be ware, he is a charmer.
Mar 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for John W Fletcher
by: Anonymous

Works on a rig in Gulf of Maine
Mar 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucasmichael
by: Anonymous

This scammer asks for steam cards and iTunes cards, he also has a pretend son called chris and tries to get you to send money to his sons school teacher Jodie Sabin, but in fairness it’s probably her that’s chatting up the women! Even when told he’s been caught out he still insists that he’s telling the truth!

Be aware he keeps losing his wwf game so puts 3 different numbers after his name and he uses a yahoo and a gmail account and he also sends fake pictures to you and gets his son to email as he needs an iPhone xr to carry on his work at boarding school in Ohio
Mar 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Erickson/bill
by: Janet C

WWF this is the same person, he must use both names to con women as he actually (as bill) sent me an email of him trying to get money of another lady by accident so be aware of this con artist! They also both work in the golf of Mexico - yes you read it right ha ha
Mar 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hello Beautiful
by: Anonymous

FYI not all men requesting new games on WWFs are scammers. Please stop putting all males into one bag. I am a male & I request new games based on the Match of the Day, which is sometimes female. Geez ruin the game for all men is not right.

I could say the same thing for all new females I for one have met female romance scammers on WWFs.

One needs to block if the other player starts a chat with words leading to a romance. Legit players might say good game, but do not continue a chatting session with romance involved. Please be fair to all with your comments. Males get scammed, too.
Mar 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard the name Richmond Parker?

I honestly can't tell if he is a scammer or not. He had not asked for money but there is something nagging away at me.
Mar 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Hello Beautiful"
by: Anonymous

Ladies, if a man that you don't know invites you to play a game on WWF, just decline. They are ALL scammers.

I was actually blown away reading the comments here by so many women who have fallen for this.
No one is looking for the love of their life in the chat box of Words With Friends.
Mar 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have had my share of romance scammers. My first two were the best. They developed a relationship before going for the jugular. However, when they started asking for help to move contract money into the States, their requests became demands. I had to block them.

After blocking them, I missed the interaction. So I started communications with others. The next few scammers wasted no time requesting money & asking me to transfer their business money into my account then having me send them their money while retaining a percentage. This folks is money laundering & is against the law.

Although I once enjoyed messing with these scammers, I can honestly say that I am done with their crap. My addiction has ended. Be careful out there. They might be young & innocent but their intent is criminal.
Mar 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		A few names
by: Anonymous

George Townsend
Michael Paul
Tony Strand
Murphyherna
James Mueller
Eric Mason
David Houben
Rolandthompson

These are just a few names I have encountered from this week. If you ignore their chat, they will go away.
Mar 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had contact with a Martins Giovanni? Widowed with two young boys, works on an oil rig for months on end while the children stay with the house keeper in Ohio. Charming as anything and sends love songs etc.

I got out before I got scammed.
Mar 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coming clean
by: Anonymous

Yes I’ve had a few scammers come clean and have developed wonderful friendships with a few. I have helped a couple of them and will continue to but not on a regular basis though. We are in close contact and I would love to meet these young men.
Mar 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		More and more scammers
by: Anonymous

I am personally loving dragging these guys along and taking their time. They are so easy to spot, calling you dear within 10 minutes. Last time the guy was waiting for a transplant in Mexico and even had his doctor email me so I told him I sent some money and why didnt they get it and that I was contacting the police.

But this week I have had 5 different guys try to connect on words with friends and now I am reeling them it.
Mar 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Coming Clean
by: Anonymous

Yes this happened to me too. He said he was from Nigeria and wanted to come to USA to work. He wanted me to help him. I told him I couldn't do that. He asked for $30.00 for food. I told him I didn't have it. I finally blocked him
Mar 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF /Hangouts Scam
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Taylor Costa. He says his family died in a car crash and states he lives in Miami but originally from IN.

Grew up in Germany and called me "Dear".

Asked me to chat on Google Hangouts.
Mar 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Connor
by: Anonymous

This was interesting. This guy - same old story, widowed, contractor, 2 kids begged me to go on whatsapp or hangout on and on. Then all of a sudden he came clean. Told me he is a 26 year old Nigerian. Just wants to come to this country and work hard and could I please help him with that. He could "be a son" to me. When I told him I was sorry for his situation, but could not help him and he can't be a son to me he moved on to beg for $50 which he knows I have and please can't I help him.

He didn't get nasty or anything when I told him no and eventually I resigned. Has this happened to anyone else?
Mar 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So Many scammers.
by: Anonymous

I have encountered so many scammers. It’s a real problem. Same story - widower with children. Often work on oil rig or very far away. Broken English. Say they love you and call you ‘my dear’. Want your email or phone number, snap chat etc. Names often sound like two Christian names. Recent ones include James Robert.

Beware, block and report.
Mar 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Thomas Armstrong. Thomas is from Kentucky but is a boat captain supposedly in China on a contract. He started a conversation with me right away and we talked for about two months on Hangouts before he asked me for money to fly him home to save his sick daughter. He even had his travel agent contact me as well as his daughter's nanny.

I became very suspicious because their stories didn't match nor make any sense. He also became very angry with me, when I questioned him.

I did run his photo on tineye.com and it came back as a stolen photo.

So, be aware.
Mar 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Recently I had several scammers play WWFs & chat. Then all of a sudden they disappear. I guess that I am not a good "catch". Wonder what they are looking for.

KellyRoland111
Brilliantrichard111
Ethanphilip28

Here are their profiles.
Mar 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Danielgaibril102019
by: Sick of scammers

Danielgaibril102019, another fake bloke stolen pics used as well but tripped himself up today and oh dear he blocked me! I’ve reported him and sent wwf pics of the conversation that I’d taken before he blocked me!

Be careful
Mar 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert Graham Owens
by: Anonymous

Yes I chatted with Rupert. He is an orthopedic surgeon. But he knew very little about my L4-L5 fusion. He is fun playing WWFs. At the time I played him, he had a profile photo of an elk.

He moves slow. He never did ask me for money. I ended up blocking him.
Mar 05, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Brilliant
by: Anonymous

So I called Richard Brilliant out on WWFS. He got upset and called me a"Dirty Old Goat." Then he said to "Die fast. You waste my time".

I resigned the game & blocked him. Wow, what a rejection. LOL Hope he tells other scammers. Pretty sure he is Nigerian. But he is a smooth talker & has nice English. Supposedly from Atlanta, GA.

Beware.
Mar 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert Graham Owens
by: Anonymous

Anyone have any experience with him? I have been chatting with him since early last summer. Says he is a surgeon in the army in Syria. Of course I know he’s not.

Asked for a valentines gift for his son but I simply declined saying I don’t even do valentines gifts for my own kids.

Just wondering what to expect from him.
Mar 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Ones Daily
by: Anonymous

Back in October 2018 I was getting a lot of new scammers too. At least 5 or 6 a day. I even got a death threat. I ended up closing my WWFs account & started over with a new profile. Word of advice is not to chat with them. Block them right away.

I now just play with those who do not chat. It was hard getting new players. Many declined my games since my profile was so new. But I got over the rejection...LOL

Anyway, thanks to those who gave me a chance again.
Mar 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New ones daily
by: Anonymous

I have gotten at least 20 over the last 4 days, so many that I cant keep up with the names. I've told several that I was from Nigeria, others I told I was a investigator and I was investigating scammers, con artists and money laundering in Nigeria, they suddenly disappear after that.

I have also muted the conversation and they will go away. If they have 2 first names, just started playing and want to chat right away they are scammers. Hit the block button.
Mar 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Georgeisaac (Ayama)
by: Anonymous

Georgiaisaac is the WWF playing name but says he is George Ayama. From Michigan, in the army and on deployment in Syria. Has anyone had any contact or conversations with this one? Apparently planning retirement next month.
Mar 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Ayama
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had or in contact with George Ayama? Says he is in US Army on deployment and from Michigan
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Donald Kyle and Wayne Scott. Donald is from Nigeria. As soon as they start a game with you, they start a conversation. Check out their profile. See when they joined. Look at how many games they’ve played. Usually they will want you to go to Hangouts to chat.

If you get a picture, go to tineye.com and upload it and it will show if it’s a fake photo.
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andrew Walker or Waiker on wwf
by: Anonymous

Claims to be a oil rig contractor, widowed with a daughter. I called him out and blocked, deleted and reported him several times but he keeps changing his name and picture so also check out as fake scam has a gallery of pictures of andrew aka as up to 50 alias I tracked and researched etc so beware. The pictures he uses are not his own. I wanted proof of everything and he got so mad.

I feel bad for the people they use to by stealing and using their pictures
Feb 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maintenance
by: Editor

The website will be having routine maintenance over the next 3 days so no new submissions/comments will appear until after that.

Thank you
Feb 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Nathan update
by: Anonymous

David sent me more photoshopped photos of Grant Cardone on rigs. I had enough and I told him I want a video of him talking to me and for him to say my name. A couple days later he sends me a voiced over video that has Grant Cardone in it talking to me. The voice does not equal the lip movements. I sent the video to a few family and friends asking what they think of David. They all came back and said it was faked, words do not match lips. I blocked David. I am done.

I had posted here on 2/21/2019 about David Nathan

Please read this also.

Ladies - Words With Friends men, if they can’t video with you and talk on the phone, foreign voice then immediately Block them! Scammers.
Feb 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

You can tell right away who the scammers are. They immediately start a chat as soon as you start a game. I just play along with them and make up a good story like I’m an alpaca farmer with 9 children. I also work for the FBI as a fraud specialist. That guy quit lol. Don’t give in to them. They usually say they are widowed and some sort of contractor.
Feb 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rex Franklin
by: Anonymous

Rexfranklin124. Scammer. Good English. Didn’t get too much into "his" story. I said no to Hangouts and WhatsApp. Told him I have been researching scammers on WWF and he responded that you have to be careful. When he asked for my cell number and I didn’t respond he blocked me. No pic so I couldn’t do a reverse lookup.
Feb 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig
by: Anonymous

Hi. Has anyone else met Martins Giovanni through words with friends. He is supposed to work on an oil rig in Ohio. His wife is deceased, he has two young kids, parents deceased. Seems lovely and sends all sorts of love songs to hook you in. Things just didn’t seem to add up so I ceased contact but felt a little heartbroken.
Feb 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Morrison
by: Anonymous

Said he was from Germany originally but lost parents when young. Lost wife and unborn baby in car accident. Lives in LA area, works on an oil rig and has double degrees. If double degrees then why only able to do 3 to 9 point words. Also bad English. I would think if you lived in US since a teenager and double degree you would be a little smarter.

After the initial hellos and starts saying all I do is think of you dear I know I’m being cat-fished. I just resigned the game.
Feb 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ronald Salazer
by: Anonymous

Widowed petrol chemical engineer from Austin Texas- you know the drill 😏. Same slick lines as usual - you're beautiful & cute & I need to talk to you on google hangouts. I am telling him numerous times I'm married & ignoring messages didn't deter. Simple reverse image search showed him to be fake.

Called him out on it & got told 'how dare you for not believe me!'

Haha English needs some work. Don't bother wasting your time. Peace ✌🏾
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance
by: Anonymous

Your scammer will send fake checks to you, have you purchase Itune cards or wire money to him & tell you to retain a portion of the money. It takes about 2 weeks for the bank to figure out the check is fraudulent. But you have already wired him the money & you are responsible for the fraudulent check.

Hope this makes sense. Plus he now has your account number & who knows what they can do with that knowledge.
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance reply
by: Scammers

You commit money laundering by opening an account for them to put money into as its money they’ve scammed from other people, so don’t open an account and don’t spend the money on cards for them and just don’t send cards etc to anyone!

Also report user name on wwf on the chat feature. Do that then they can investigate and block the person
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another really slick scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone play with Dave Morgan? He’s another really slick one who also had a broken machine on a rig and needed money to fix it.

Beware ladies, steer clear.
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance
by: Anonymous

Met this one on WWF and he too quickly was in love with me. He says he is rich and wants to send me money. How do they scam us this way? Anyone had experience with this type of scam? He has shown me several photos with his Rolls. Now is in Nigeria on contact to build roads.

Wants to open an account in my bank and send money from his USA account so I can buy him cards as I refuse to do it from my money.

Need advice, please.
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cassidy Smith
by: Anonymous

Beware of Cassidy Smith
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gullible
by: Smarter than the scammers

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies, how can you be so gullible? These scammers are not going away any time soon. As soon as one is gone, another one appears. They pretty much have the same M-O. Sweet talkers, calling you dear or by your screen name, full of compliments when you have never met them or spoken to them. They ask if you're married, have children, believe in God, your cell phone number, if you go on hangouts and eventually, they get around to asking for money.

They are working away from their home in a foreign country and have a terrible family emergency. A dying child, their wife is usually deceased, surgery is needed or they have no way to call home.

DO NOT FALL FOR ANY OF THESE LIES!

These people are professional scammers but can be spotted a mile away. Stay safe Ladies
Feb 23, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gere Mason Gere 22
by: Anonymous

Same story, your photo is beautiful- normal conversation and seems really interested in your well being. Then, a bunch of information about crypto trading and how he wishes he could share the information but can’t because it isn’t an option on WWF. New account Nov 2018.

After I told him I was sick because I thought he was just a nice guy and enjoyed the conversation, now I realize he is trying to scam me. He became angry and came at me like I was the one in the wrong. He said F*** You and that was that.

Stay away from this one.
Feb 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance scammers
by: Anonymous

Wayne Herbert
Robert Wellman
James Ford
Stephen Welland
Tyson Felix
Mark Richard
Mark Carlin
Lucas Persson
Mike Dunnels
Taylorgraham
James Robert
Dave Williams
Richard Schneider
Job Ocasla
Steve Morgan
Robert James
Davis Christopher
Jamesnavas89
Marcus College
Steven P Berto

I'm fed up with them, they all profess to have fallen in love with you, I see how far I can string them along now before they ask for money, at least that way I might be stopping them from scamming someone also wasting a lot of their time.
Feb 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Disabled accounts
by: Anonymous

I think the person disabled or deleted their own account. I have this scammer named George who disabled his account & he is still showing up in my games. He has been there 33 days now & I can't get rid of the game. It never disappears & I can't play my word...it just sits in my queue....what a pain.
Feb 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another WWF scammer
by: Anonymous

Add Christopher Hoke to the list. He is still on there and asks you to go to Hangouts. Takes his time but the request for cash eventually comes.
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Disabled
by: Anonymous

What does it mean when it says they are disabled? Did the person disable their account or did WWF disable the account?
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Nathan - Help
by: Anonymous

Has anyone talked with David Nathan as he was on WWF especially in December 2018. He has been on WhatsApp since with me. He has professed his love to me and asked me to marry him. He was due to arrive here on Feb 25th but a couple weeks ago said there were too many pipes still to put in. He says he is an underwater welder.

Investigating his photos they come up as being Grant Cardone’s. David may also be using Hangouts, just not with me.

He says he is widowed, his daughter died 6 years ago. He has sole custody of his 2 granddaughters ages now 11 and 9. Names Tracy and Sara.

Please respond if you have or had contact with David Nathan.

Thank you.
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Excuses for Scammers
by: Anonymous

There is NO DECENT REASON for a scammer to scam anyone and I do not care what their excuse is. Innocent women have been duped of their life savings, food money, mortgage money, etc. Don’t make excuses for these people. This is evil to pray on women while lying.
Feb 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Innocent Scammers
by: Anonymous

Sure these scammers are innocent and just trying to survive. Survive off lying to lonely older women & lonely men. My scammer first paved a road leading to me falling in love. Then the hammer fell down.

You love me dear, why won't you send me $6,500 to fix my broken rig. I will pay you back double the money. I have a contract of $1.8 million but need this part to finish contract. I said no.

The next thing he wanted was for me to set up an account in my name. He would send me money from another contract he just got paid on. Then I was to wire the money back to him. I could keep 10% of the money...but guess what? It would be a fake check...fortunately, I figured this all out & did not do it. Money laundering at its best. Could be jail time for me plus owing all that money.

Folks, believe if you want that these requests are harmless but they have caused others to become bankrupt & put into prison. Not to mention the heart break it brings on the person scammed. I was in denial after the fact for 6 months. I felt the reason the relationship ended was my fault but in reality there never was a relationship. He or she would have just kept trying for more & more money.

Cross romance scammers off my bucket list forever.
Feb 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Excuses for Scammers
by: Anonymous

There might be a harmless scammer in the mix, but I feel the majority are not harmless. The scammers I dealt with wanted to money launder $4 million dollars, purchase bitcoins, contact investing companies & provide social security numbers, banking account information, credit card numbers, etc.

These are serious ways to scam someone you love. They pull at the heart strings of someone in love. Seriously, you would help someone you love out financially. But the problem is they do not love you. They only want your money. Their motive is evil & their intent is to take every dime the person they are scamming owns. Heartless!
Feb 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Addendum to Scammers Excuses
by: Anonymous

I might add, that the comment made about scammers being harmless, that this is NOT true, when they cause helpless older women who are lonely, to empty their bank accounts and leave them traumatized by it. So don't come on here saying they are harmless. YOU obviously aren't one of those who have been scammed. If you have such a bleeding heart, then reach out to them and send your money and help them~
Feb 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and excuses made for them
by: Anonymous

To the person making excuses for the Nigerian (and other) scammers trying to feed their families, I would love to know how they feed themselves or families with/asking for I-tunes cards?? In fact, the person writing this is most likely a scammer~
Feb 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Most of these guys are in their 20’s and 30’s and are harmless. They are not going to come after us or anything, nor do they care where we really are. Most of them are just trying to feed themselves every day. That does not make it right, but it is not some large syndicated operation.

I believe that many of these young men are also just looking for someone to care about their life. They are sent off on their own at a very young age because mom and dad have so many children they cannot afford to keep everyone at home. These young men are put out on their own and have to learn to survive. There are no jobs in Nigeria and the government simply does not care about its youth. Again this is not right, but this causes them or forces them to scam just to live.

I have spoken to many young men who are scamming and have admitted to it. Many of them feel very guilty and I don’t like scamming, some of them have even stop scamming because of the guilt it has caused them. Others continue to do it just to eat and pay their bills to live. And yes there are some that make a big living at this and live very big lives because of their scamming. But I do not believe that is the bulk of them.

Again I am not making excuses for what they do. What they do is wrong. I had just to Involve myself to the point where I would find out why they do it.
Feb 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wayne Anderson, Wayne Aderson
by: Anonymous

Wayne Anderson uses accounts and multiple emails. He uses Wayne Aderson too. He is a 100% scammer. He goes for iTunes cards, then Amazon cards. Next is wanting your Facebook Login and password along with thousands of dollars.

Then he moves onto your credit card login and password plus your social security number. That’s right folks. I stayed by during our conversations on Hangouts. He called me 14 times on the telephone begging me to trust him. When he talked firmly I would hang up. When he realized I was done with him he asked me if I was going to block him again. I told him as soon as I committed to another man I would show him and block him. I sent him a photo of my hand with my engagement ring and blocked him recently.

During the many phone calls Wayne’s voice was a foreigner about 20 years old, not USA citizen that has been in the USA 50 years of his life.
Feb 18, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Wealth
by: Anonymous

Here goes another one. Scammer and he will play with you for awhile before he strikes. Don't be fooled by his pic it's not him. I am still chatting with him so I can post to Instagram scam alert. I get so tired of these people.
Feb 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer phone numbers
by: Anonymous

Most scammers get a Google Voice phone number. I did have one scammer who actually called me from a Nigeria phone number. Scared the crap out of me.

As of today, I have not been bothered by scammers. I must be on there list to not play. That is fine with me. They are so time consuming.
Feb 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gene E. Williamson
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of this guy? 50's, divorced, Cleveland, Ohio, one son. Claims to be originally from Belgium, parents died.
Feb 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James vs. Kurt Anderson
by: Anonymous

Funny...allegedly, Kurt Anderson is from Tennessee, too. (Well, CLAIMS to be from Amsterdam but living in TN now)

I have a "scam detector" account where I don't list where I'm from and use a gender neutral name. Kurt blocked me from my "real" account but he's now playing against me on my detector account and I didn't wait for him to ask me where I'm from; I asked him and told him I live outside of Memphis. :-)

BTW--the phone number that Kurt gave me starts with a 469 area code--that's McKinney, TX. I STRONGLY suspect that it's a number used by multiple scammers and manned by a few others. If you call that number, no one will answer. I won't text because I'm not giving out my cell to any of them (I get enough spam calls, thank
you very much) but I do also have a BS detector e-mail that i will give them.

Funny how none of them want to e-mail for long as they always then suggest text messages or Hangouts. It will be a cold day in Hell before I ever go onto Hangouts.
Feb 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Wright
by: Anonymous

No. James Wright will stick with text messages via cell phone number. He went to Brazil with his daughter at Christmas for 2 weeks. But came back to Tennessee. He is very slow moving.
Feb 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Good ol' James Wright
by: Anonymous

Thanks for the tips on his conversation. He started conversing with me today which, ironically, came RIGHT after I 'outed' Kurt Anderson, another scammer. I'll try to stay a step ahead of James and make his "life" mine. Lol!

BTW--does he ask you to go on Hangouts? The first thing I told him when he started chatting with me was NOT to ask me to go there because I refuse and he responded by asking me what Hangouts is.
Feb 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James wright
by: Anonymous

He will play it cool for several days then casually greet you. He is patient and his English is very very good. Once in a while he will slip up and you will detect some less than perfect English. We chatted for months as he fell in love with me and made plans for our future.

Hit me up to send me money to buy bitcoins with to pay his Endor in Malaysia. I said I wasn’t comfortable with that. He seemed ok with it and continued to ‘love me’ for another day.

Then was gone
Feb 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James58932
by: Anonymous

James Wright. James58932 must have blocked me and then It tells me this player does not exist. I find this rather interesting.

Also I heard South Africa has been having rolling brown outs (electrical outages). I believe when the scammers can't get thru & say the internet service is bad, it could be lack of electricity.

Just a thought.
Feb 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Wright and others
by: Anonymous

To those saying that James WRight disabled his account, no, he did not. He is still online as simply "James" but the user name is still "James58932". I started a game with HIM--it took him two days to accept it and we've been playing for two more days but, so far, he hasn't tried to ask me anything at all.

I recently was contacted by "Kurt Anderson". He claims to be from Amsterdam and currently living in Tennessee. Of course, he is an "independent drilling contractor". Difference between him and other scammers is that he actually has quite good English and claims to currently be in the States.

Am somewhat waiting for the "let's go to Hangouts!" to start or the plea for money but I'm also a bit bored with him. He did give me a phone number but I have not called--it has a Texas area code. I Googled the phone number and it had two hits for some guy in McKinney, Texas and complaints that he would ask for $200/is a scammer. Both hits said that the person called himself Mark something (don't remember/too lazy to go check now).

The next time I corresponded with him, I wrote something like, "Talk to you later, Mark. Oops, I mean Kurt" and he claimed to be offended...and now signs his chats "Mark". He also told me that he was captivated by my profile picture and my beautiful curves. My reply was to ask him if he was aware that my photo is of my DOG. Lol!!!

Haven't heard from him since then (this AM). BTW--he also claims that his birthday is today, Valentine's Day.

Finally, I've posted previously about "Paul Walker". I was actually able to get him to admit (assuming it's not another lie) that his name is really Derrick Mark and that he lives in Nigeria, has a 17 year daughter names Becky (doubtful) and likes to smoke weed (quite probable).

I'm so sorry for people who actually believe the BS that these guys try to sell. They're SO obvious.
Feb 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Do women scam men on WWF?
by: Anonymous

Ok, Now I know for sure dianearmstrongworld is a scammer. This morning she or he tried to hit me up for an amazon card so it could be applied to an apple wallet account. Told me to get it at walmart.

Said she would be be needing $500 but would appreciate whatever I could afford, but want's them in $100 increments.

Feb 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have been plagued with romance scammers since April of 2018. However, recently they have left me alone & for this I am thankful. Here are just a few scammers I dealt with:

Curtis Parrotti
David Mark
Anderson Wood
John Church
David Samadi
Good God Rico
Hubert Graham
Benjamin Gold
John Church
Adam Smith
Paul Wyatt
John Casper
Thomas Jeff
Peter Reenshaw
James Travis
James Wright
Ptcute
Andrew Sylvain
Morrison Jackson
Feb 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Question
by: Anonymous

Yes they have many email addresses and many different names. I tried it and opened several different email addresses and new profiles through my iPad. To be honest it drove me mad. Just didn’t have the time to deal with it.

But if you want to catch your scammer try and find the people who he or she plays with. It’s quite interesting the results you get.
Feb 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for William Richard now going by Larry Johnson as he is a scammer on WWF. Henry Thomas is also a scammer so beware of them.
Feb 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Timothy Huddle
by: Anonymous

So...Here’s my story.

In May 2018 I was approached by Mr Huddle through WWF.

Oil rig, deceased wife, one son etc etc.

He said ALL the right things for months. I fell deeply in love with him. He asked for money a number of times without success. He managed to convince me if he could just meet me we could work it all out. I took money from my IRA to fund his trip home. What was I thinking? I own a business and am not stupid. He knew very well what he was doing. I was completely innocent to his wiles.

I guess this message is aimed at anyone thinking they’ve met the love of their life. I can now look back and say that I saw the signs but I refused to heed them.

Please listen to the still small voice that tells you to beware.
Feb 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

So one scammer could have more than one profile name, WWFs account, different email addresses & different phone numbers. Is this correct?
Feb 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Mark100
by: Anonymous

Starts out by playing WWF. Says hi, asks where you're from. Says he lives in Columbus, Ohio, widower of 3 yrs. Wife died in plane crash. Has young boy and girl. Supposedly, originally from Bytom, Poland. Has accent. After awhile, requests several times to go on whassap, to chat and share pictures.

One frequent question is "have you eaten?" Uses words like "dear" or ok love". Says that he's a marine engineer, on ship in Atlantic Ocean. Even sends phony award that states he's been in a job there a couple of years, waiting to collect a half million dollars when finished.

Wants his kids to get to know you, on hangouts app. Professes love eventually. Was waiting to be asked to help pay for stuff. Deleted it before it was headed there. He is a very convincing guy, texts and calls at all hours.

Beware! Dont fall for his trap. Thank goodness I came to my senses. David Mark, and all you other scumbags, rot in Hell
Feb 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Lambert
by: Anonymous

Wow I just stumbled across this as I was looking for people who cheat on words (meaning they cheat in playing) since this guy seemed to be playing with large scoring unusual words. I’m so glad I saw this as I was totally naive to this kind of thing. I was just wondering if anybody has dealt with a Paul Lambert? After reading posts it sounds familiar to my experiences.

Never again!
Feb 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re James wright
by: Anonymous

He will have changed his identity by now . You also find out along the way that these scammers have different names and many phones. Just learn from it and let it go .
Feb 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Mark
by: Anonymous

Yes stay away from David Mark. Right away asks for Itunes or Amazon cards so blocked him right away.
Feb 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Mark
by: Anonymous

Starts out playing WWF. Says hi, then starts asking likes, dislikes, general questions. Then request whassap, to chat more. Claims that he is a widower with children, Jonah, 7yrs and Taylor, 5yrs. Works as marine engineer/contractor. Will show you a Shell award certificate (a phony). Very smooth and convincing.

Stay sway from this one!!
Feb 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Wright
by: Anonymous

Yes. James disabled his account.
Feb 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do women scam men
by: Anonymous

If you set up a google voice number & generic email account you should be fine chatting. Just do not reveal any personal info. Plus they will want photos so make sure your location is turned off on the camera
Feb 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Dino Hills who says he is on a rig in Scotland and wants you to switch to whatsapp or hangout. After a little investigation his messages are coming from Nigeria. He is still on WWF.
Feb 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James wright
by: Anonymous

He did block me but I have created a different profile and says player not found. He’s smooth and very believable! I did not fall for his crap but I want to mess with him!!
Feb 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Do women scam men on WWF?
by: Anonymous

OK, so I am still unsure whether the person I am talking to is a scammer or not. She is playing with both men and women, both new users and older users of WWF. Her occupation of a mining prospector scares me a little only because I know absolutely nothing about it.

She wants to exchange numbers and talk that way, however I am extremely skeptical about that. I did create a text for free web account and generated a number but haven't given it out yet.

Do you think that is safe? Obviously I will not be sending her any money, cards, etc but that hasn't come up yet.
Feb 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		re: James Wright
by: Anonymous

It doesn't say anything else about him other than 88 total wins.

If I were a scammer, I'd have picked a picture of a better looking person. Just sayin'...
Feb 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James58932
by: Anonymous

I searched just now, I found the player. Also said, last played over 2 weeks ago.
Feb 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Mack
by: Anonymous

Same MO. Works on oil rig, wants to chat on Hangout, wife killed in car accident, kids at home, loves to use dear in conversations and terrible use of English language.
Feb 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Travise
by: Anonymous

James Travise another scammer. WWFs profile:

Grey4024
Feb 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Wright
by: Anonymous

James must have disabled his account.

I was chatting with him via phone. Try this number (731) 326-3252. However, I have not heard from him for over a week. Good luck.
Feb 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Wright
by: Anonymous

He must have blocked you because that is all it says. If he blocked you, you can't find him.

I can find him: James58932
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James wright
by: Anonymous

James58932 says username not found. What else does his user name say please!
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael sullivan
by: Anonymous

I just read a post about a scammer using the photo’s of Jef Eelch. This is what Michael Sullivan is doing. I met him on WWF and have been chatting for several months on hangups. He recently asked me for money and of course I said no. After refusing him numerous times, he told me I was unfair and self-centered. He even said he had gall bladder surgery and sent me a photo of jef Welch in the hospital! He is still playing WWF so watch out for Michael Sullivan, ladies. He’s a slow worker but he’ll get to the money question eventually.
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Wyatt
by: Anonymous

So I tried to block Paul Wyatt. WWFs says player cannot be blocked at this time. What does this mean?
Feb 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Wright
by: Anonymous

Profile: James58932
Feb 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Wright
by: Anonymous

Can someone please give me James Wright user profile name. I have a score to settle with him! Cant find him anywhere! Please...
Feb 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Martin Viktor, Jeff Brown, Wayne Anderson
by: Anonymous

Three more names to add to the list
Feb 09, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ClarksonJohnson1
by: Anonymous

I would give you instructions on how to find ip addresses but the same scammers use this website. They know we are on to them big time. Also this guy if you look on Instagram search #scamalert you will find the pic of the guy he is using.

This ClarksonJohnson1 is all over the net scamming and hes not very good at it. His grammar is horrible. I say flood him with games and chats then block and maybe words with friends will do something about him. If you get his hangout name report to Google.
Feb 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		ClarksonJohnson1
by: Anonymous

You have to be on a computer
Feb 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

So let's say you tell your scammer you do not have the money for an ITUNES card. They then ask if you need financial help. If you say yes, they send you a fake check & have you deposit it with a request to wire them a percent back to them. You do this and then the check is found fraudulent & you are responsible for the amount of the fake check plus you lost the money you wired to them. Is this how it works? Does any one know?
Feb 08, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

So I am chatting with 6 scammers. Interesting nothing out of any of them yesterday. Thursday. I just think that is strange.

Bruce, James Wright, Stephen, James Travise, Peter, & Smith.

Strange.
Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Carl Johnson
by: Anonymous

How do you find out where their IP address is from? Does it cost money & is it an App? Thanks.
Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		CarlJohnson1
by: Anonymous

Another scam where he chats with you immediately. I knew he was full of BS as the same story as the rest and playing with multiple women. I will be uploading our conversation to Instagram with his pic. I also ran up the address he says he is in Scotland but he is in Africa so stay tuned. Blocking and reporting player
Feb 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian scammers
by: Anonymous

I've had 2 scammers that I've chatted with long enough to call them out on their lies. They both have told me they were Nigerians. One was 19 and one 20. They had sad stories of not having enough to eat. Ones parents were dead. One just wanted enough money to go to school. They both said they were using a friend's cell phone.

I'm not sure I believe these stories but they are more believable than the ones they start with on WWF, one saying he was a MD and of course one was in the oil field, single, daughter etc. I only chatted with them in WWF. I was not going to give them any other info about myself or chat in any other place online. I almost felt sorry for them if they are poor Nigerians but there's no way I'd send them money. I told them both to quit scamming players. I doubt they will listen to me especially if they get any money sent their way.

So don't be taken in by these 'men' expressing love, etc. They probably are teenage boys from Nigeria.
Feb 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micheal Willson 120
by: Anonymous

Another scammer with the same story - widow blah blah called Joel Johnny Russel. Another is Mark Rashey and the last one up to now is Georgeorebaugh.

Seems that they all come at once
Feb 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dr. Eric Philip Trump
by: Anonymous

Wanted to be friends as he was new to the WWF game. Started asking me if I was married, had kids, religion etc. Told him i wasn't interested in being friends, as I have enough of those! I
Told him I couldn't find any info on Google about a Dr. Trump (still makes me giggle, these scammers will use ANY name haha), and he resigned our game right away.

I have reported and blocked him!!!
Feb 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Atley
by: Anonymous

David Atley Has anyone heard of this one?? Supposedly building a road in Brazil? Divorced with one son, his picture on WWF doesn’t match the first one, eyes don’t change colour, his social media accounts been hacked???

The pictures I did on reverse image puts him as the brother of a Turkish tv presenter or the presenter himself. Can be found on Instagram Funny that, told me he had no siblings!!
Feb 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do women scam men on WWF?
by: Anonymous

Luckily, I used an email address I really don't care about. My biggest concern now is could have something actually gotten into my computer from the images. I have run several virus scans with various programs and nothing has shown up.

Also created a different wwf account and started playing her. Immediately she started talking, so I pretty much have my answer now.

It appears the account diane armstrong world on WWF is a scammer.
Feb 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re reverse image
by: Anonymous

Try Yandex , I use that rather than tineye etc as it seems to throw up a lot more , look for similar photos as a lot have been photoshopped. The advice about not revealing anything personal is an absolute, you do not know this person it is just someone behind a computer - stay safe
Feb 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Checking photos
by: Anonymous

How do you check the photos on line? Is it an app or there a site you need to visit ?
Feb 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do women scam men
by: Anonymous

On the reverse photo thing, it has not been picking up fake photos lately. If she wants to go to another social network area...Hangouts, VIBER, KIK, Whatsapp, cell phone texts, email...beware.

If you want, enjoy the romance but don't reveal personal info (get a google voice number, generic email account) until you actually meet her in person. A scammer will come up with all kinds of reasons they can't meet or even do a video chat.

If she contacts via a phone can thru your google voice number or hangouts or whatsapp, see if she has an accent. All that I have talked to do have an accent. Be careful because some are fishing for identity theft. Hope this is helpful.
Feb 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Reverse image
by: Anonymous

Lately the reverse imaging is not revealing fake photos, although I am pretty sure at least 7 profiles are using fake ohotos. I believe the scammers have found a work around on tineye & Google reverse imaging.

My word of advice, do not reveal personal information (cell numbers, email addresses) to anyone you have not met in person.

If you want to communicate get a Google voice number & a generic gmail account. Never give your real cell number out.
Feb 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do women scam men on WWF?
by: Anonymous

I did run the reverse image search on every photo she(he)? sent and it came up empty.

Which could just means its a new set of photos that is being used. She has now sent me about 6 in total, of various time periods.
Feb 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re women scamming men
by: Anonymous

Yes they do, as you only see the picture they put up or send you (usually stolen photos) so please be careful and do a reverse image search and look at Scamhaters like someone else said on here.
Feb 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Bruce
by: Anonymous

Please never ever share verification codes or text them to anyone . Google verification code scams and block this person.
Feb 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do women scam men on WWFs
by: Anonymous

Yes. Women scam men on WWFs. My male friend had a female from Russia trying to get him to go on hangouts. It was totally a scam. He met her on WWFs.

Also, some male scammers on WWFs are actually females posing as men & scamming women. You never really know who you are dealing with online. So word of warning do not give personal info or send money to people you have never met in person.
Feb 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mike Benson
by: Sick of scammers

A player by the name of Mike Benson told me he lived in London in an area that didn’t exist, he said he was a widow with 2 children working for Betchel oil in Canada! Cut a long story short daughter aged 5 had an accident broke her hand in a car accident and he wanted £7500 off me to pay for the op, and a week later he is still asking as his daughter has not had the op. He gave me 3 different doctors as he kept getting them mixed up then said a uk doc was doing it and gave his wife’s nationwide bank account details so I could send the money to her and she’d give it to hospital!!

Complete scam and I reported it to the police and wwf as well as the bank account! He’s got a few gmail addresses so be careful on wwf with this person!!
Feb 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do women scam men on WWF?
by: Anonymous

Do women scam men on WWF? I've been chatting with this person who says she is a mining prospector. She wanted to exchange pics and what she sent me both are fb_img files. But she says she doesn't use facebook. Anyone else thinks all this sounds fishy? Think I could have gotten a virus from those files?

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Feb 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Bruce
by: Anonymous

Just don’t let him into your personal life. He is searching for information about you, your phone no, so maybe you use your no. for PayPal. Or to check out your bank details. Who you bank with. Please be very careful. They are all creeps. If you want any more help Scam haters United they are on Facebook they are very helpful.
Feb 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Bruce
by: Anonymous

So I have been chatting with Bruce via text messages. He supposedly sent me a verification code which he wanted me to text back to him so we could chat on his company's phone. Sounds fishy. Any one know what he is up to?
Feb 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bruce
by: Anonymous

No I cannot block him. His account has been disabled. It has been sitting in my game area for 17 days now.

It is a pain.
Feb 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Bruce
by: Anonymous

Can you not block this guy?. Also you can message WWF and tell them about this person being a nuisance. Hope that helps you. They are all a pain. Personally I don’t accept new players.
Jan 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bruce
by: Anonymous

A scammer named Bruce who uses the name Bruce and little birds on his profile. So far at least 3 games he started with me are disabled. Does anyone know what it means when a player's account is disabled? The stupid games stay in my WWFs account and you cannot delete them. It is annoying.
Jan 31, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Names to add to the list
by: Anonymous

About a month ago I started receiving a lot of new game requests from guys I do not know. The first one did tell me he was from Italy and worked on an oil rig in Louisiana. I don’t remember his name. But it seems that after chatting with them for awhile on WWF they always suggest taking the conversation to Hangout. The third guy that I have been chatting with just mentioned Hangout. His name is Phillip Brown. He told me his wife died during surgery and he’s raising his daughter by himself.

None of them have asked for any money. I am blocking them all. No more new games with guys I don’t know. Another name is Christopher Thomas.

I am sure glad I stumbled upon this. I knew something didn’t seem right. All of a sudden I was getting several game requests from guys I don’t know.
Jan 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		BREUER EARL
by: Anonymous

BREUER EARL is a scammer. Told him I was married to a police officer and he still doesn't care. I played along like I was interested for about a week on Hangouts and, when he started asking for $100 iTunes cards then BOOM, I called him out on it.

Sent him a long email with some pictures of the Argentina actor Juan Soler he was using. They weren't pics of what he had sent me yet...lol.

He blocked me on WWF and Hangouts. It's fun to play along. Just don't fall for it...be careful.
Jan 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer!
by: Anonymous

Raymond Downey claims to be a petroleum engineer who is a widower with two children. Nanny takes care of them while he works in the gulf!

Relentless questions and when I said I'm spoken for he deleted our Words with Friends game. I see he is still playing when I look at standings.
Jan 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Wyatt
by: Anonymous

Wow! Paul Wyatt is now wanting a physical address. What is up with that? Does anyone know why they want physical addresses??

I think it is for identity theft. Just a gut feeling. Let me know your thoughts.
Jan 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Bill
by: Anonymous

I went onto hangouts with him and his name changed on there to Bolen Griffin. I was aware he was a scammer. He asked for iTunes cards so I sent him a photo of one's that had already been redeemed lol Who fooled who.
Jan 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Decline & Block
by: Anonymous

Since a man tried to scam me last summer I have had many requests to play by scammers. If they have two first or two last names they are probably scammers. I decline to play & then check their profile. 100% of the time they have recently created their profile.

I do not play along with them. This only encourages them. My recommendation, if anything seems off, DECLINE to play, check their PROFILE & BLOCK them.
Jan 29, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Possible Scammers
by: Anonymous

Larry Richard

Mark Gregory

Michael Coleman

Please watch out for these guys on Words with Friends
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Donovan & Thomas Jeff
by: Anonymous

So I have been chatting with Peter Donovan & Thomas Jeff. Recently Peter asks for my mailing address. Really? So I ask for his. He gives it to me. It was a house for sale in California.

Then today Thomas Jeff asks for my mailing address. Says he has my cell number but needs my mailing address to mail me something.

Why do they want a mailing address?? Seriously, I have chatted with over 15 scammers & these two birds wanted a mailing address.

It just seems strange. They are both blocked now.
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Is Paul W "Paul Wyatt"?
by: Anonymous

I see several references to Paul Wyatt. I have someone whose alleged name is Paul W. and I'm sure he's a scammer but he hasn't given a last name and he simply appears as Paul W. (photo is of a middle aged man with grey hair/glasses and he's wearing what looks to be a pale pink tee shirt).

He says he is from Helsinki but living in LA now. Other than the FIRST sentence he ever wrote to me, his English is decent. However, he clearly has a lot of interaction going on with multiple people as he first asked my name, then where I'm from and then my hobbies. Then, he asked where I'm from again and when I told him he already asked me that, he asked me for my hobbies again. When I told him that he had already asked that, too, he asked if I like country music. Lol!

I simply don't see how anyone falls for these idiots. Really. BTW...none of the answers I give are EVER real and my most favorite thing to write is that I do cyber security and go online looking for scammers so that my company can prosecute. Funny how the scammers disappear every single time.

BTW--I wish that WWF had a feature where we could copy/paste some of the dialogue here. Sometimes, I really have fun at the scammer's expense. Poor "Mark Ferguson". Lol!
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Brandon George on Words is a scammer. I just looked and his picture is still there
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		What????
by: Anonymous

Anyone that asks you for money is a scammer! I’m ashamed to say that I’ve fallen for it, not a lot of money, but fell for it, and trust me, it goes on and on. They will never stop. As soon as someone says hello on WWF, I block!

They only want one thing.... moola. Sorry, but learned the hard way, and I’m not some dummy, but had been socializing with someone for a year before they asked me, doesn’t matter, money is money.

If you can’t stand on your own as a grown up, there’s something wrong, remember that!!!!
Jan 28, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio. Aka Ben Carson Aka Wayne Anderson
by: Anonymous

Wayne Anderson sucked me in with his smooth talking. He was supposed to arrive Nov 10th 2018, but on Nov 7th he had Emergency and wanted money. New date Dec 15th but on Dec 14th needed $4,700 dollars. When I called him out on it he wanted my Facebook account and password and a copy of my driver's license.

I asked him if he wanted my Social Security number too...Lol. I am not stupid. He gave excuses which are all lies. I blocked Wayne.

Ben Piccio - A week after blocking Wayne, Ben used the same photos. So I let Ben spin his story. When confronted concerning Wayne Ben said his photos were stolen a year previous. Ben used a new style with me. Agreed to meet in February. No talk of love allowed. Suddenly Ben is talking about how much he loves me, sending me poems, calling me more often and wanting me to move to San Fransisco with him and then asks for $675. Ben used Ben Carson saying that Carson is his grandson. I said goodbye to Ben Piccio.

Ben Piccio 5 - That's right 5 days later Ben asked me to play on WWF with him again. He starts out telling his same story, asks me questions, suddenly I ask him if he forgot me that easily. He said...Do I know you? I quoted the poem he had just sent me and suddenly Ben and the game disappeared.

Moral of the story - Do NOT trust BEN PICCIO, BEN CARSON OR WAYNE ANDERSON OR ANYONE USING THE PHOTOS.
Jan 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Baldwin
by: Anonymous

Anyone talk with a David Baldwin? My mom is talking to him and he keeps manipulating her into sending him money for " their" child. She won’t listen to me and my sister
Jan 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave James
by: Anonymous

Honestly, the men who chat with me on WWFs that mention their profession have all been scammers. Non-scammers only say things like "nice game". "I won last so you go first".

However, any guy talking about what thy do for a living have turned out to be scammers.
Jan 27, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave James
by: Jennifer

Dave James an engineer from Texas?
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

It seems the scammers are leaving me alone.
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammers
by: Anonymous

I don't think we'll ever block all these guys. They just use different names and there's a gazillion names they can use. Just watch out for their come ons and NEVER send $ to anyone on WWF.
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ben Piccio & Ryan Scott
by: Anonymous

Have either of these 2 persons attempted to scam anyone on words with friends?
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ester H. Dancer
by: Anonymous

Yes they do try with the same sex relationships. If you do not fall for a handsome man you might fall for another female.

Also, there are female scammers out there for men. My husband had a gal from Russia supposedly wanting him to go to hangouts. It never happened because he is married & devoted to me. But the scammers try all types of tricks to get your money.
Jan 26, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ester. H
by: Anonymous

Yep, I nailed it and she/he's scarpered after I hinted they may not have been 'honest'
Jan 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ester.H **Dancer**
by: Anonymous

I'm not sure whats happening here now. I've suddenly found myself playing with someone professing to be a very young leggy dancer from the UK. Classic hallmark of scam with very recent WWF account and immediately very chatty. Jury was out for a while but I now seem to be getting some classic, suggestions but I must admit very subtle probing questions with more and more inappropriate comments.

Though on the surface it still looks, well, inconclusive. Am now wondering if after having no luck after fishing for weeks with the 'handsome man' bait, they're now trying the 'same sex' option. I am so so so not interested either way, but wondering if I'm now being paranoid about trusting anyone anyone.

Has anyone else has experienced this?
Jan 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Romance Scammers WWFs
by: Anonymous

Why do some scammers insist on talking on the phone? Others won't call. I just wondered. It is so hard to understand them on the phone.
Jan 25, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		JOHN WALKER ... BEWARE
by: Anonymous

I am chatting with a John Walker who actually sent me pics of an Argentina actor by the name of Juan Soler. I'm playing his own game with him which is kind of comical. He professes to be an Independent Contractor for Shell Oil Company and that he is working in the Gulf of Offshores Mexico in Alabama. His wife cheated with his best friend and left him and his 15 year old daughter and took his millions of dollars. The daughter, Melissa, is in boarding school. He says dad was from the Nederland's and his mom from Canada but dad and sister died in a car crash a long time ago and mom died of cancer.

Today he said his phone fell and is crushed so he is having a hard time using it. Needs me to send him $100 Amazing card. Yeah right! I don't think so Scammer!! I'll come up with an excuse why I can't. I'd like to know where he is actually from. I haven't spoken to him on the phone yet, but he refuses video chat. Wonder why??

I'll ride it out for a while and then, boom. I'll hit him with what I know about him. Bye bye scammer!

Just beware. JOHN WALKER
Jan 24, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bill Thompson
by: Anonymous

Just ignore him. Block him.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Bill
by: Anonymous

Thank you everyone for your advice on Bill Thompson. I guess he realizes I’m on to his BS and he texts me this BS.

"Goodbye my Princess" Then he texts me "Look go someone else to play the game with you, thank you for letting me go, God had a reason for everything. I just found someone who is more better than you, do you can f... off.

Then he texts me again And I hope you find a nice man who is more better than Thompson...Lol I just got another text from him just now and he says "Foolish woman" He certainly doesn’t speak the Kings English and he’s harassing me now!

Please give me advice! Thanks!
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Wyatt
by: Anonymous

Yes he is a scammer. He is slow and patient. I dealt with him most months ago. Never asked for anything but clearly he was fake!
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Powell Collins
by: Anonymous

"General" Powell Collins. lmao He disappeared when I told him to quit impersonating an Army officer. First he said "you think I am a scam"? I told him to tell me who he really is and I would continue to play wwf with him.

THEN he disappeared!
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Bill
by: Anonymous

Re: Thompson Bill.

Very very likely a SCAM.

I speak from very hard experience. I got hangout, sent iTunes cards and took money from IRA to fund TIMOTHY MICHAEL HUDDLE’s trip home (for weeks I said I was A fool).

I’m not a fool I was FOOLED.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Wyatt
by: Anonymous

So I am chatting with Paul & he ends one chat signed by James. I called him out on it & he says it is Typo. Haven't heard from him since. Scammer for sure.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Bill
by: Anonymous

Thompson Bill is for sure a scammer. My first 2 scammers never asked for Itunes. One was searching for financial information like what I earned, how I got paid, types of credit cards and then 3 months later wanted to transfer $4 million into an account of mine. I finally talked to him & he was not American but a horrible accent.

The other scammer chatted for 2 months then needed $6,500 because a part on his oil rig broke down.

So Thompson Bill sounds like my first two scammers. I have had over 30 & yes most ask for Itune cards but not all of them.

Beware! Enjoy the romance but do not send money or reveal personal information that could be used to steal your identity.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Bill
by: Anonymous

I think I've had him under a couple of different names with slight variations to the story but the 'smile'' and the god fearing business, likes/dislikes etc are bang on. They do run with a script so a lot them will come up with the same drivel. It does make them easy to identify. He's blocked me now and I don't remember his name - so many of them with double barrel names they all start sounding familiar.
Jan 22, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wealth johnson
by: Anonymous

I am currently playing this gentleman and am chatting with him on hangouts. He's not the gentle man in the profile pictures as he has changed it
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson Bill
by: Anonymous

Hi! Has anyone played Words With Friends 2 with Thompson Bill? I believe I’m also being trolled by a scammer. Started with hello on WWF then what are my Likes/Dislikes. Says he’s an honest man, not selfish, kind and humble and god fearing. Asks me if I’ve been to any other countries. He’s been all over the world; Australia, England, Belgium, Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Mexico etc. Asks me what I find attractive in men. In the beginning he’s also a very good WWF player. So I’m like ok at this point. What’s my favorite meal? Spells favorite; favourite.

Keeps saying Smile to me for some unknown reason. Tells me his ex-wife cheated on him and made off with a lot of his money. She called him for a divorce and he let her go! He says he has no children, both parents are dead and he’s an only child with no living relatives. Was born in Sydney Australia but he’s been in the US for 15 years. He tells me he does excavation of crude from the sea; roughneck and roustabout jobs in the Golf 🏌️ not the Gulf of Mexico so i just think it’s a typo because he keeps on saying the Golf of Mexico.

He sends me pictures however I believe they are pictures of some innocent nice man who had no idea that his pictures are being used.

Please advise me because he hasn’t asked me for any money or Apple iTunes cards.

Please advise I think It’s a WWF scam 😡
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Wealth Johnson
by: Anonymous

Definitely a scammer using the stolen photos of Dr Wayne D Pernell a leadership coach and author .
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one
by: Anonymous

Richard Clayton is another one. Very pushy about trying to get me to go to hangouts or text him because he is going to Afghanistan for a mission. I noticed his written English was just not right and told him no over and over.

Just blocked him
Jan 21, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Look out for these
by: Anonymous

I just played a Williams Ducci, his profile picture was David Williamson the famous British actor. I had it out with him and the cheeky devil said he put that profile picture because it’s his idle.

Look out for;

Adelbert Robert
Richard marks
Wealth Johnson
Mason Nolan
Anthony Webb

I have played them all, they are all out to woo you until they want your money and nothing else, but I didn’t give any money to any one of these scammers, I just feel for the person they have stole their identity
Jan 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Morgan
by: Anonymous

I have just played him - using the stolen pictures of José Ricci Oliveira a Brazilian interior designer (these pictures are used a lot). Said he was Mexican but now residing in North Carolina! What a load of tosh, must think we are daft. Called him out on it and disappeared like a flash.

Parasites
Jan 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Matt.William
by: Anonymous

Says his name is William. Of course, he's widowed and has a 12 year old daughter that was named Linda in the beginning of the conversation and Lisa at the end of the conversation. He ends every sentence with "friend". I didn't waste my time to chat him up. I just couldn't deal with him and blocked him immediately.
Jan 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Morgan, another oil rig scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played with Dave Morgan? At first he seemed genuine, became very affectionate after about 3 weeks, sending poems, calling me babee, and I’m wondering what this guy is up to.

Finally it came, the request for an iTunes card, followed many weeks later by a broken machine that he needed over $3,000.00 to fix. I requested my sister start a game with him to see what kind of story he told her. Quite a difference. He told me widowed 7 years, one son, 18, from Texas. He told my sister he’s divorced with 15 year old son, lives in Chicago and is going out to sea in January.

I sent no money or iTunes card and called him out for the scammer he is.
Jan 20, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Scammer
by: Anonymous

I've been chatting with one for about 4 days now. He's already fell in love with me. Sent me a few emails with his dad story and how he feels like he has found the right woman and that God led us to each other...yeah right! I figured it out right away when there were a couple that had told me they work as an independent contractor on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

Then the same ones were also trying to chat with my sister. I'm playing along but will not be giving any money. I actually had seen an episode of this on Dr. Phil so I am aware. This guy's name is John Walker and sends photos of an Argentina actor Juan Solero. I'm on to him. I'll keep everyone updated.
Jan 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer names
by: Anonymous

What was the 22 yr old Nigerians name?
Jan 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers in Canada
by: Anonymous

I've had at least 3 dozen men playing WWF who are scammers. Same questions and info. Oil rigs, widow, child etc. But I had a new one by Brian Walker and he wanted my Visa number to deposit his cheque from a previous job because his bank had issues and wasn't doing any transactions!! $100,000!!!

Joke! He's finally gone from WWF because I told him my bank would check on his info! There are 18 scammers now on the game I'm playing! I know cause I've played them all!

Some names-

Kenneth Rohan,
Barry.smiths246,
Bill Peterson,
Dennis Lind,
Frank B Davis,
Franklin Davis,
Fred Roger,
James Gregg,
Jim Mcnell (he's on with 2 different pics), Kelvin Noah,
Mark Stone,
Mason Faust,
Mason Henderson,
Morgan Crawford,
Morris marinelli (a marine!!!)
Smith Robinson.

These are just the recent ones. I could go on, but you get it! Being in Canada, the names are fairly Canadian.

I've played with them all and most wanted iTunes, money. I'm still playing with some as they haven't actually requested money yet. I could have been remarried about 3 dozen times!!! The grammar and spelling are horrible, first one was a year ago November and he was a Brigadier General in the US Air Force! It went on for a long time. My daughter actually found the real man on Pinterest. I confronted the fraud and he fessed up eventually. He was 22 years old in Nigeria! Disturbed young man!

Beware!
Jan 19, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Names
by: Anonymous

I've noticed they mainly choose names that are made up of two Christian names. They are so obvious on so many levels it defies belief how they can fool anyone. I'm sure Ive got one fellow with a number of aliases, blocks me or abandons the game then reappears with a new personna and the questions start again but with the previous twist.

Seriously sometimes I think I'm in ground hog day. Had one fellow lose it once though and threaten to put a gun to my head. I don't think they have much of any respect for woman of any age or ethnicity.
Jan 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have had two men scammers in uniform, and 6 with stolen pictures. It’s sad that you can’t enjoy playing the game without being intruded upon. I think that there has to be a way to stop these people some way.

I’m sick and tired of all the liars and thieves.
Jan 17, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

When they ask me where I am playing from, I tell them that I am from Lagos Nigeria. They are gone so fast it will make your head spin. LOL
Jan 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Greg Wah1 I said no to hangouts and he disappeared. Same lines being widowed, so sad crying emoji, cancer, one daughter, working in Guyana but from the US. Lost both his parents and raised by neighbours.

Derickka795 is another one who wants to marry me and make me feel so happy okey lol.
Jan 16, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So Irritated!
by: Anonymous

I usually let them message me a few things, then as soon as they start with the "usual" story of Widower, adopted her children, works as an oil engineer, blah blah blah. I really AM a widow, in fact a year ago this month, and it really upsets me they keep trying even after I tell them that and that I am NOT interested in romance/friendship.

I flip out, basically tell them "nice try a$$hole" and block them. I wonder if they just create a new profile and try again? Geez these guys are relentless and I am SOOOO over it! I am truly sorry to hear another commenter's Mother-in-law is stubbornly believing these men could be for real.

I really hope we are all watching out for our female family members! It isn't just the older, or lonely women either! My 18 year old niece fell for some email scam last year. They suckered her for $1500!!! I really thought she would know better!

REPORT AND BLOCK LADIES!
Jan 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Follow up on to two prior posts
by: Anonymous

Hi, all. I've posted before about "Mark Ferguson" (although his user name is Fergunson Mark because, apparently, he didn't think to remove the extra "n"). Well, HE ended up blocking ME. Since that time, I've been contacted by "Vincent Wade" (THAT was comical--he not only claims to be from Ohio but even says he's still in Ohio) because of some of the answers he gave.

Case in point, I asked him what his favorite sport is and he said football. I asked his favorite team and he said 'Real Madrid'. Uh--sure, it's football if you're NOT IN AMERICA! I called him out from the beginning and he was too stupid to realize that I was blowing his cover.

Since October, I have had at least five of this idiots profess their undying love to me. Bantering back and forth with "Mark Ferguson" was kind of fun. The others were simply too mind numbing so I've just started calling all of them out. Since then, no one has sent me any new game requests. For that reason, I am convinced that it's a ring and that they keep records (spreadsheet?) of who is gullible and who is not.

BTW one thing that "Mark Ferguson" did I am still wondering about is he's from Los Angeles (yeah, right) but "working in Guyana in high sea". He tried to scam me under two separate WWF accounts of mine. On the first one, he was 58 and had a 12 year old daughter who was injured and he needed $$ to send to England to pay her doctor because his funds are tied up. On the second one, he was 48, still has a 12 year old daughter (BTW--his wife died during child birth. Pity) but he handled the request for money differently so I created a bogus e-mail address and gave it to him and I started getting e-mails from "his superiors" requesting $2500 to pay his insurance so that he could come see my in Bolivia (BTW, I'm in the good ol' USA).

I never figured out if he had a partner helping run his attempted scam to man the e-mail or if he was both "himself" and the company/his boss. His company name is Source Security Company and his "boss" is James McCarthy.

Oh, and if you string them along, have some fun with it. Me? I started asking him a LOT of sexual things that he would do when we're together. At first, his responses were very generic like, "I will make love to you all night" but when pressed, he started writing some stuff I've never heard of and it was really, really weird. When I told him that he was "scaring me", he did a 180 and started writing about how much he loved me, yada, yada, yada.

Knowing that the person on the other end of the scam is likely about 23 years old and likely not too experienced, I'm sure I wrote a few things that were way above his comprehension level. Lol!
Jan 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		My Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have had numerous scammers. I know for sure on at least three of my scammers there was a gal working with them that posed as a daughter. I also know on two of them I noticed a different voice on the phone calls that sounded like two different men. I called one of the scammers out on this & he told me he was hacked. LOL. He then switched chatting from Whatsapp to Hangouts & was insistent I close my Whatsapp account down.

So I think some scammers do work with others.
Jan 15, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re WWF Scammers
by: Anonymous

Personally I think some of them work in gangs. Only know this by speaking to some of them on hangouts, and another person whom I know actually spoke to her scammer by Skype saw at least 2 people in the same place. Also I think they have several phones with many different people on to scam. I don’t bother with new players on WWF anymore.
Jan 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammers
by: Anonymous

My question concerning these scammers. Do you think it's just a few guys? or even just one? They all seem to say the same things. Are there several that work together? Any ideas how these things work?
Jan 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Collins Bettino
by: Anonymous

Definite scammer using stolen pics of Italian businessman, claims to work for MSF, reported and blocked
Jan 14, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another
by: Anonymous

Playing as Maurice Campbell and using the photo of General John F Campbell of the US Military who’s pic is used a lot by scammers. I called him out after reporting and then I’m blocked. Getting on my nerves these idiots now.
Jan 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

The majority of my scammers are really good on WWFs, even though they have recently started playing WWFs. Beware of good players who recently started playing & begin chatting during the game.
Jan 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dempsey Morgan
by: Anonymous

He started chatting to me on WWF, tried his best to get me to go to Hangouts. Said he was from Berlin in Germany, and I commented that his name wasn't German and he said that Dempsey Morgan is his Nickname - some nickname lol

He wanted us to be good trusted friends!!
Today he asked if I had a credit card, and I asked why and he said his was showing an error.
I reported him , told him I knew he was a scammer and now he’s blocked me.
Jan 13, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		So grateful for all the comments here!
by: Anonymous

Agreed!! It’s very easy to spot these guys. I got the captain on the shipping vessel. He is a dream!!! With a phone call I knew the voice did not match. James Derrick or James Cannon. Enjoy the moments then report and block. Then change passwords!!

It’s always a good feeling to be woo’edjyst know it’s not real from the start!!
Jan 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Collins Bettino
by: Anonymous

Ladies, here is another scammer. Collins Bettino.
Wants to chat via e-mail. Sends long chatty e-mails. Too long to read. Very boring. Needless to say I never responded and shortly thereafter he blocks me on WWFs. LOL

Profile is: Collins.bettino
Jan 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

You can't make this stuff up. A guy named Steven played WWFs with me and convinced me to chat on Hangouts. So I have been chatting there for over a week. Well, I just checked today to get Steven's profile name on WWFs and he has changed his name and blocked me. What a piece of crap...just kidding. I knew he was a scammer all along.

Anyway, I called him out for blocking me on WWFs. He said he stopped playing because he needed to clear his mind. I then called him out for changing his profile name.

He writes back and told me to just leave him alone. He did not need this BS (he spelled it out). He says I told you I was clearing my mind.

Anyway, I left him alone alright and he can clear his mind. His new name is:

Peter Renshaw. Profile is renshawpee364

Add him to the list.
Jan 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re:one reason they chat on Hangouts
by: Anonymous

One person told me they want to chat on Hangouts because it uses less of their data. The advertisements on WWF eats up their data. That’s why sometimes once they start chatting with you you on wwf, they’ll quit playing the game.
And then the story ends they want an iTunes card.
Jan 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re chat apps
by: Anonymous

If you go to WhatsApp you give them your telephone no which you may use as a password for another app. If you go to Hangouts which is probably better in the long run as you can block them, but also they can ask you for your location if they ring you up so make sure it’s turned off. Also it’s a cheap way to contact you.

Don’t give them anything about you or your family or friends. It’s away of phishing.
Jan 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dan Willingham
by: Anonymous

I have a new one Daniel Willingham from Bakersfield, Ca. He is really good at the game which is unusual, but he started conversing using beautiful words & then I knew.
Jan 11, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chat Apps
by: Anonymous

What is the big deal with hangouts or What app? Why are they so insistent on getting you to go there? Can't they scam us just as easily on WWF?

I'm talking with one now John Alex who is SO insistent it's all we have talked about pretty much. Like 10 times he's asked me. It's like he doesn't hear me when i say i don't have those, i don't want them - the chat apps. I will be blocking him soon!
Jan 10, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Armstrong Cajas
by: Anonymous

Scammer. Poses as a sniper in Kabul, Afghanistan on a 4 year contract. Sweet talker. 2 sons in San Diego. Widowed. Claims he was shot & lost his badge. Wanted me to pay a diplomat to have it replaced.
Jan 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammed
by: Anonymous

Walter Heinrich, Patrick Zornes.

Watch out for both of these guys! Both scammers and sweet talkers.
Jan 07, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fred Luther
by: Anonymous

Fred Luther -fredluther047 another scammer using the stolen photos of Uwe Hubertus Knoedlseder a German singer and actor whose photos are used widely in scams. He shut down all social media because of this and is now an elderly gentleman in his 80s.

Report and block ladies.
Jan 06, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roland Demond
by: Anonymous

Roland Demond or Desmond, he is using photos of Captain Thomas Lindegaard Madsen. Is madly in love with you until you refuse to get him an Itunes card then he turns nasty. I did enjoy wasting his time for two months though.
Jan 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Graham
by: Anonymous

John Graham (newmail0147q) another scammer on WWF using the stolen pictures of Jef Welch CEO of Magellan International, so be aware and report then and block them.
Jan 04, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Womark
by: Anonymous

Smooth talker. Wants to go to hangouts right away. Using picture of Alexandre Correa.
Jan 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		They’re all Scammers!
by: Anonymous

Ladies- These men looking to befriend you are all scams. My mother-in-law has fallen prey to them & we are trying to show her the truth. After posting a photo on wwf I was quickly approached by several. They of course are all widowed, working somewhere overseas and are looking for love.

I went to Hangouts which they immediately want you to do (don’t use your real email address). Was able to reverse image search the scammer. Found he was using someone’s photos from social media. Hoping to show my mother-in-law what I found and convince her that her love is a scam

DO NOT FALL FOR THESE CREEPS!
Jan 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Lam894
by: Anonymous

He is a smooth talker. Stay away. He wants money.
Jan 03, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Fred
by: Anonymous

Davidscott0903590 don't think he knows which name to use. He's followed me onto Instagram and I've gone through all his friends that are young boys and i won't call them men from Ghana.

I got a full list of real names much to their annoyance.
Jan 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Garrett Robin
by: Anonymous

WWF scammer - Garrett Robin- did reverse image of profile picture - actually Roberto Luiz Justus - Brazilian Businessman and celebrity.
Jan 02, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another two scammers names
by: Anonymous

Allen Paul and Derricka795 are both scammers. Apparently they have figured out a way to delete a game without affecting stats. Allen Paul disappeared as soon as I said married with children.
Jan 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Jeffery Williams
by: Anonymous

They do disappear like a shot because they block you as soon as you call them out as you did. They are still usually playing the game just that you can’t see they are as you are now blocked. I always report them first then call them out as they are quick on that block button !
Jan 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Good Bye Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I had fun with the romance scammers in 2018. However, my resolution for 2019 is to block them right away. I can spot them right off the bat. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see thru their crap.

I had always felt I was keeping them busy and away from an unsuspecting person. However, I came to realize these scammers can handle a lot of different people very easily. They actually send the same text and message to several people at one time. It doesn't really take much time out of their day. And, hey, if they are lucky they can collect Itune cards and sometimes much more.

Good riddance....Romance Scammers. Block right away. I am done!
Jan 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		How they disappear
by: Anonymous

They block you that’s how they completely disappear, I’ve reported a few on wwf but they aren’t bothered at all so very disappointing really
Jan 01, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Disappearing scammers
by: Anonymous

Allen Paul just disappeared once I told him I was married with kids. Oddly enough it doesn’t show that he resigned just disappeared. I guess they’ve found a way to end the game without affecting stats. Also have a Derricka795 and pretty sure another scammer.
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sunny19Rays
by: Anonymous

This profile has tried to play a game with me on WWF but my son recognised his photo straight away as Sam Bashor who is apparently a YouTuber in California. He put me on to a site called Yandex to do reverse image searches and it’s a Russian site but it certainly throws up results
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

All I can say is there are so many scammers out there I had no idea. I wonder how many are the same person with different profiles on WWFs? Has any one found a scammer that seemed to have the same dialog as another scammer?
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Anonymous

Another scammer on WWF using the name Dean Robert.
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey Williams
by: Anonymous

Think this was his name. He disappeared so fast.
Usual story, worked on Oil rig, widow, with a son in Ohio, only started playing yesterday, he asked what I so for a living today, I said I work for the Police force.

He was gone like a shot!!!

What I dont understand though is how they can just disappear, as it doesn't show him as resigned or timed out? Just gone completely. How do that do that?
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Toth
by: Anonymous

I thought for a while this guy was for real. He's 47 - with a 7 year old daughter in the care of a nanny while he's away working. Widower. I'm 66, told him so - didn't make any difference. Just wants to be "close friends". First he asked me for itunes card so he could download cartoons to his daughter's tablet for Christmas since he wouldn't be able to get home. Of course I told him no.

Next, he went out with friends to celebrate a birthday party (went out? in the middle of the ocean? go figure) and got shot in the hand! and his phone is ruined! And he needs money ($1500 should do it) for his daughter! and her medications! omg.

And why can't i do this for him? Like - what is wrong with me that I can't help someone out in their time of need?!?!?! It's almost laughable. So now he keeps trying to start games with me, but I keep declining. Eventually I will block him.
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Lee. aka David Mark
by: Anonymous

My scammer David Lee deactivated his WWFs account after I gave him my cell number. He also called me from Abuja Nigeria. Or at least that was where the cell number came from. Here is the number

+234 905 722 4411

If someone can track this down please do. He wanted $200 Itunes card. He was working in the seas off off the United States on an oil rig. Needed Itunes card to do paperwork & keep calling me. He called via Hangouts & on cell. Called all the time. Had an accent, too...Nigerian accent.
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Woods
by: Anonymous

He is a Nigerian scammer. Wants money, gift cards, phones and laptops.
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Raymond Rymon
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever been contacted or scammed by Ranymond Rymon? His words with friends username is Sunny19Rays
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Patrick Woods?
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petersen Franklyn Johnson
by: Anonymous

Unlike the person who gave Petersen Franklyn Johnson their email address, I gave John Church mine & also everything about my family & personal life. This was all before I knew about Romance Scammers.

I ended up terminating my WWFs account & email account. He never asked for my cell number, so for that I was thankful.

I recently chatted with a scammer who informed me they can't find me in the States even if they had a lot of personal info. Not sure this is true, but it made me feel better. I literally went into hiding for two months. FYI this new scammer I am chatting with does not have my real name or my real email address. I am only chatting with him to pick his brain. See why they do what they do.

It is all about money. He did say they can steal your identity. So I suggest Lifelock or some other identity theft company that protects your identity. Susan Ormann also has a program that helps with identity theft.

Big lesson learned...loneliness is not worth the risk of chatting with someone you have never met.
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Peterson Franklyn Johnson
by: Anonymous

Thank you for your advice. After foolishly giving him my email address I then changed it. But for some unknown reason it’s defaulted to my new address.

So now I will block him out of my life. And I have not given him any information of myself or my family. I have been doing a lot of research into scammers and no matter what they say they are all bad .
Dec 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

WFF scammer- Scott Adams - asked for iTunes card first $200 then $50. States from Scotland out to sea on contract. Needs iTunes card for paperwork. Wife died of leukemia. 17 year old daughter in boarding school.

Also:
Reyes Doyes
William Parker
Dec 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Albert Robert
by: Anonymous

I have encountered this vermin - using the stolen photos of Gustavo Lazo Oval a Spanish poet and writer who writes about how his pictures have been used in various scams, google him and have a read
Dec 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re James98532
by: Anonymous

I have come across this person as well using the stolen photos of Paco Gonzalez Guardi from Spain so ladies beware
Dec 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petersen Franklyn Johnson
by: Anonymous

FYI you can block him in your email. However, he can email you with a different email address. I ended up terminating my email account & created a new one.

Word of advice, don't give out your email address. If you do, create a new one to give to a stranger you have never met. Don't give your cell number out. Don't send anything. No photos, no cell number, no email, no personal information.
Dec 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I am being scammed ..... no way
by: Anonymous

As any one played Adelbert Robert, we started playing WFF on the 10th of Dec 2018, we were chatting for a few nights, he wanted me to download google hangout, I had the sob story of his deceased wife and his daughter in America with his daughter.

He also worked on an oil rig in the bouri field. Well I am an educated woman so I checked out the oil rig story as he wanted me to pay over £4000 so I could get him off the rig and I had 2 different birthday dates, one minute he had a son and daughter, and we are still chatting and I received an email from the so called company he works for requesting more of my personal details. I haven’t given him anything, and I forwarded the email to a police friend of mine who verified it was fraud.

The profile picture is very charming of a good looking man but I am sure that this poor man has no idea someone as stole his identity.

Please be careful
Dec 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Names
by: Anonymous

Here is a scammer

James
Profile: James58932
Dec 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers names
by: Anonymous

Martin Fowler
Jasper Hubert
Frank William
All same stories but never got to where they ask for money as they quit playing as soon as I say no to google hangouts. I get at least one or two a week. I think I’ll update names as they come in so no one gets scammed by them.
Dec 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Peterson Franklyn Johnson
by: Anonymous

When I first started playing words with friends I was naive and had no idea about scammers.
Peterson Franklyn Johnson was my first, and foolishly I gave him my email address, then went to google hangouts.

We continued to chat for months. (by then I had got wise to their demands). I Never gave any information about my family, any personal details. In the end I blocked him from words with friends and hangouts.

Since then I have had a few scammers. Felix Apin, Steven Smiles, George Yoland (aka Jay McHugh). Through blocking them from WWF and hangouts and not accepting any new players.
I felt free from these idiots until last week 27th December when Peterson Franklyn Johnson contacted me through email several times.

I never replied and I felt crap. So my warning to you all is don’t give them any chance to get back into your life.
Dec 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Jamil linderman or Prince Morgan
Dec 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends hack
by: Anonymous

I have been playing with a "Chris Lucas" on an oil rig. He keeps trying to get me to download Google Hangout. I am busy and can't really play one or two times a day and he keeps forcing the issue saying he needs friends on the rig and the google hangout is better for the bad weather.(first red flag, I checked and there was no bad weather).

Now I get a notice that my email was hacked. I am not sure if its a coincidence but I have a really bad feeling.

Just giving a heads up...
Dec 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Henry Thomas, Richard William & Jack Melvin.

They are all scammers on WWF. As soon as any of them mention an oil rig that’s a red light, delete them.
Dec 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Byram Pascal
by: Wise2criminals

Byram Pascal is the name being used by the person that I believe is taking advantage of my mother's kind heart. He says he works on an oil rig off off Texas and has been there since August. He says he lives in Ohio when not on this oil rig. He's asked for money in the form of Amazon and Itunes gift cards and most recently told her he was gonna send a check he needs her to cash and send him back cash.

She has tried cutting ties with him but he persists to seek her attention by giving her false hope and playing on the feelings of a woman that has been alone for many years. He just sent her fake roses as I'm sure as a way of trying to make it seem like his feelings are real and so she shouldn't listen to her family's concerns about this man taking advantage of her. He only communicates via email or texting through an app that is driven only by email address instead of a phone number. He says he can't make phone calls or video chat while on the oil rig.

I've checked different websites to see if his story is even remotely true, like if anyone with that name actually exists in a database anywhere and I don't find it, not even once, although I guess he once had a LinkedIn page that I can't find now. I've emailed him letting him know I'll be asking my police friends to check out his information but haven't received a response back from him. I sent my mother a link to this page so she can see how common this type of scam is, she sent it to him (not sure if he responded to it), but Byram, if you see this, I'm not gonna let this go until you leave my mother alone or God willing, your true identity is found out and you get what you deserve for being the low life scum you are.
Dec 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Here is a scammer:

Mark Richardson

Mark.bermann.richardson

In Ireland on oil rig needing Itunes card.
Dec 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Anyone have any games with Dave Morgan oil rig worker, widowed, one son asked for itune card for sons birthday then needed money to fix equipment on rig.
Dec 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams Jones
by: Anonymous

Pretended to be a car dealer with me, who then needed money for an operation and also asked for Itunes cards.

Brad Thompson -oil rig worker
Mitchell Grant
Derrick Anders
Reyes Doyes
Who thinks of these names??
Dec 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Jones
by: Anonymous

Can you post a pic ?
Dec 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Williams Jones
by: Anonymous

Williams Jones. Same thing, widowed, in oil, wants to talk outside of game, send pictures and I am sent from Heaven to be the love of his life. Didnt let it get too far for him to ask me for anything.
Dec 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sad
by: Anonymous

Tim Huddle anyone?
Dec 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scammer
by: Anonymous

Look out for Scott Yepes and Thomas Rodd. "Scott" is very handsome and allegedly in the marines, and did an elaborate long game on me before asking for an amazon card. Thomas is just starting but it's the same story, oil contractor, from another country, single dad, blah blah blah
Dec 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brad/James Williams
by: Anonymous

Guy chatted me up, asked a few questions.
Told him I was a laywer...poof GONE!!!
Dec 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re David Samadi
by: Anonymous

This is a popular name and photo to use for scammers and the real man behind the pictures even talks about how lots of pictures of his are used in scams.

Do a reverse image search on any photo, and never take what someone says as the truth, protect yourself as they are very persuasive.

Good luck
Dec 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers from Asia
by: Anonymous

I had a scammer from Asia. At least he had an Asian accent. He also bragged about cooking Chinese food.
Dec 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigeria plus
by: Anonymous

Scammers are from all over the world. Many are from Africa, but not just Nigeria. There are lots from Ghana, Somali, Algeria.

And yes there are many scammers in Russia and several come across that are Asian.

So we can’t just blame Nigerians.
Dec 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian Plus
by: Anonymous

Just curious. Where else are these scammers from? I believe I had one scammer going by David Samadi was from some where in Russia due to the time of day he told me it was during a conversation on Hangouts.

Just curious if there were any Russian scammers on WWFs.
Dec 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nigerian plus
by: Anonymous

All of these scammers are not from Nigeria. I’ve become very good at detecting the Nigerian voice and many of these guys are not Nigerian.
Dec 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Alexander Carl George
by: Anonymous

I think that a scammer contacted me using the name and profile of Alexander Carl George. Lives in Libertyville Illinois. He wanted money, and I refused. I just feel bad for the person's ID that was used in this scam.

Can the innocent party be notified of his profile being stolen?
Dec 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gregory Larry
by: Anonymous

Gregory Larry might be the same as Greg Anderson. He was blocked & may come back under a different name. Did he send a picture or any info about himself? I reported Greg Anderson to the FBI. He scammed a lot of money from me.

What is Gregory Larry's users name on Words with Friends? I am curious.
Dec 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Harry Scott
by: Anonymous

You did the right thing to block him, as this is a group of Nigerian scammers using the photo of Mohammad Abu Obeid who is a Senior Presenter with Al Arabiya News Channel. His photo is used a lot on various different sites by these parasites .
Dec 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam on WFF?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been scammed by Will Spencer on WFF?
Dec 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for Harry Scott
by: Anonymous

Harry Scott aka scottharry367 on WWF. States he was born in US - German Mother & American Father - A widower whose wife was killed in a car accident coming from the grocery store on her birthday. Says he is in Turkey on a contract and has a 13 year old son Josh.

Obviously cut and pasted a whole rambling paragraph about me giving him my yahoo messenger. I did not entertain any of it and I blocked him.
Dec 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Ajax/jamesscotty31p
by: Anonymous

Claims to be a widow with 2 sons who are training so at university. He’s working on an oil rig but owns his own real estate business as well! Very rigid beliefs and follower of god, claims he’s dropped his phone so needs money!

Claims a pipe burst and needs a lot more money, fake photos used to catch him out lots of times but he just accuses you of being picky etc and won’t let you meet up with his friends to give them stuff etc so be warned he’s very good at tracking people on wwf and I’ve watched him do this with my friend but she believed him but not anymore!!
Dec 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daan Henk
by: Anonymous

Just curious. Did he look Nigerian?
Dec 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daan Henk
by: Anonymous

Scammed by Daan Henk on words with friends. Using images of Juan Soler, he has sent numerous images of Juan Soler which I have found on the internet. I have 2 photos that are not on google images yet. so possibly a very good look alike. I also have a photo of my scammer that he sent when I confronted him.
Dec 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware
by: Anonymous

Eric Wilmer. Claims to be Swedish, divorced with a little boy. Deceased parents. Has an import/export business in California but stuck in China on business as can’t pay demuragge for his shipment. Originally wanted $57,000 dollars but then begged for just a few hundred. Anyone had dealings with him?

Also Mark Marsh, "based" in Afghanistan, usual sob story, daughter Lisa need a laptop, he has no access to internet banking due to it being a distraction for a soldier. Excellent player though.

Henry Richmond, Baghdad, wants up to $10,000 to assist the Christians being tortured and needing a new life.

Loads more but got wise to it now.
Dec 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for these scammers
by: Anonymous

Martin James - soldier in Syria
Henry Oliver - oil rig
Mark Fredrick - UN oil company
Daniel Williams - doctor
Chris Amor
Andrew Scott - doctor Iraq
Robinson BLESSEDAMERICA -
Make Fredrick - oil company
David Morrison - shipping agent
Kelly Wallace - oil rig
Joe Barret - independent contractor
Jesse Garrett - soldier
Matthew David Vicent - oil rig
Pedrorichard105@gmail.com
Roland Scott - oil rig
Adin Gulden - independent contractor

All fall in love with you - same BS. Some have good writing skills, many do not. Every one of them have wives that were killed tragically or died early of something and they are taking care of the poor child or children.

Most ask for iTunes or Amazon cards. One (Pedro) sent porno. All ask for a picture and send one in return. Most are buff - but some are older men. They seek out your weakness or soft spot and prey on that - in my case God or spiritual stuff. Only one got me - the old "it’s my daughter’s birthday!"

Even had an email account set up so I could get close to daughter who wanted to call me Ma. Of course none of it was real.
Dec 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Linbon

Daan Henk. Using Juan Soler photo. Widowed, raising 2 young girls, moved chat to hangouts. My first experience with a scammer. His english is poor as he apparently is Dutch. I verbally abused him on hangouts once my friend loaded the pictures he was sending me, so once he realised he was caught out he sent me his actual picture, i’d Say a 15 year old boy of Nigerian region. He proceeded to try and pull on my heart strings that his parents would disown him if they knew what he had done.

Blocked on hangouts, blocked on wwf.

He also sent me photos of Juan Soler (or a very good lookalike) that are not yet in google images.
Dec 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gen Marcus T Eriksen
by: Anonymous

First spoke on words with friends, 2 letter words, told him he was rubbish at the game, he said he went on there to relax from the trials and tribulations in Kabul, wanting to retire in 4 months. He started messaging on Hangouts but said he could not send a photo because of high security and he says he is 57ys, born in Denmark but was nationalised in US at 5yrs old, A past love broke his heart 8 yrs ago and robbed him of $78000.00.

He never once intimated he needed money, and was very convincing. An ok sounding guy until I mentioned I had a good friend in special forces who always looked out for me and then I heard nothing more.
Dec 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Changing Settings
by: Anonymous

FYI I changed my settings, but scammers still find me. I think it is because my "username" is on their list. So you might want to change settings & your username.

FYI if they have sent you a chat all they have to do is ask for a data request which reveals all their chats & the username of people they have chatted with, even if they were blocked & your new username carries over. So it is hard to hide from these creeps.
Dec 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammers
by: Anonymous

Brad Kenny another to be added to the growing list of scammers. Robert Harris. I have a ton more I have blocked. Get 2 to 3 daily. It’s a no brainer with their same old oil rig engineer business mogul jobs lol

Be careful people. Just block them. Don’t waste your time with them. WWF is not a hook up, dating site.

Geez
Dec 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Change settings
by: Anonymous

I was hounded day after day by these scammers but I recently changed my WWF settings so that people that don’t know me can’t request a game. Although it may keep me from meeting new friends, it more importantly keeps these scammers away. I’m now enjoying peace and quiet. Playing my favorite game without nonstop requests from these scammers. You may want to do the same.
Dec 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Pima Madison
by: Anonymous

This is a scam gang using the stolen pictures of Harry Cleck, google him. They are a concentrated operation.
Dec 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammers
by: Anonymous

I was recently contacted by three more scammers.
James Gary(resigned when he knew I was on to him)
David Myles (I told him I knew he was a scammer, and he got abusive but he’s still playing)
George botten (resigned).

There are So many of them out there. Always the same pattern of trying to chat.
Dec 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Johnsonmane54
by: Anonymous

Suspected scammer. Just started playing on 12/1. Plays 2-letter words. Immediately starts chatting. Profile says he’s in Mexico; he says he’s in California. I resigned the game and he immediately started another one. I blocked him. Picture looks like it was taken from a movie star’s site. Ick.
Dec 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Curious
by: Anonymous

Is anyone playing with Jeff Arjun? Says he is from Alaska on an oil rig.
Dec 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pima Madison Scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Pima Madison. Scammer on an oil rig.Wanted me to send him money to fix his drilling equipment. Says he lives in Miami but the grammar was really bad. Kept calling me dear and seemed like he was reading poetry. Not a nice guy.
Dec 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re CJ post
by: Anonymous

That scammer is still operating on WWF - he blocked me as I refused to talk. Same name as you encountered and picture and I did a reverse image search showing he was on various sites under different aliases. I’m sick of these parasites - reported before he blocked .
Nov 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Follow up to my 11/2 post
by: CJ

I posted on 11/2 about how I strung along a scammer and then blasted him which resulted in HIM blocking me. I wrote that I went onto the page of one of my kids and found him there and we were in the midst of two more games. Result of THAT was that he used the same name (Mark Ferguson, although his WWF name is Fergunson Mark), same "I'm in Guyana currently working in high sea", same daughter, Mary, etc.

Only difference is that he took 10 years off of his age. Long story short is that he tried the same crap with me again about Hangouts/sending money. Backtracking a bit...at one point, he had asked what I do for a living. I gave a very vague answer that I worked for the government was was not allowed to discuss my job. When I started to tire of the attempted scam on his end, I told him that the governmental job I had was that I worked in cyber security and my job was to catch scammers online and after I wrote about "my job", I ended it by writing, "Isn't it cool that I get to catch the bad guys? Why, I have several new IP addresses to turn over as I type!"

NEVER did I say that one was of his and never did I imply that I suspected he was a scammer. However, I was blocked again in less than 3 minutes after I messaged that to him.

Final story is that I found him again but this time, claimed to be from Bolivia and wrote in Spanish to him. He replied back...in Spanish. I ended up saying I wanted to practice my English so we wrote English. SAME crap again from him except that he told me that he wants to marry me on 12/16 and is breaking his contract to come to my country. I started to get bored so I didn't reply for two days...and now he's gone again but, this time, took his Mark Ferguson/Fergunson Mark account with him as I had two friends try to find him and he's at least on haitus, if not gone.

BTW this 3rd time, he also told me that he has an alias he uses of Michael Sunshine. I had found that page on FB but now it's gone, too. I DID report him the two prior times so I don't know if that's why he's MIA now or not but I know he didnt block me or my friends would have still been able to find his page(s).
Nov 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Please add David Caruso to your list of scanners.
Nov 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harris Floydie Ray
by: Anonymous

This guy as someone has already said comes across very real. From Italy now lives in Brooklyn deals in high class cars, has a 12 yr old Daughter, gives away lots of money to orphans without batting an eyelid. As if it's nothing. He is looking for A lady to spend the rest of his life with. He is more interested in what apps you use and email! I also think he is a scammer and using a false photograph. The real person in the photo could be Grant Cardone? The hoodie gives it away..."who's got my money " ?
Nov 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spotting a scammer
by: Anonymous

To the one who asked why women sends photos to these men. FYI these scammers get your photo from your profile photo on WWFs. Yes they can snip your photo from your profile picture. So you don't even have to send them your photo.

Also, some women do not realize they are being scammed their first time dealing with these type of scammers. I know several women who thought the romance was for real. The scammers ask for photos way before they ask for money.

Once you have been scammed you won't ever fall for it again. But there is always the first time. I am hoping our posts prevents others from falling victim to their scams. I don't want to judge, just want to help prevent more scams.
Nov 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Anderson
by: Anonymous

To lady that ask about Greg Anderson. He is my scammer. I was hoping he was dead. The last text we had was strange. If you would like to talk to me I would like to talk to you about him. I hope you reported this to the local law enforcement & FBI. My phone # is 707-538-2775. The problem is these people have several names & several scams. He has ruined my life & I cannot believe I feel into his trap
Nov 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammers
by: Anonymous

Still getting more scammers. When they ask where you are from, just tell them you’re from Lagos, Nigeria. They will automatically disappear.
Nov 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Anderson
by: Anonymous

How do you hack these scammers phones? I would love to do it. Or have someone hack a scammer's phone for me.
Nov 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I could spot a scammer just by name/photo
by: Anonymous

First off the general army guys. They are fakes - all of them. Many don't even speak correct English. As soon as you feel that they are fake, just block them!

Why are people sending photos to these scammers? As soon as somebody wants $$$ or your email, it's time to block.

End of story.
Nov 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New Romance Scammers WWFs
by: Anonymous

It seems the newer romance scammers move very fast requesting financial help. In the past, my scammers actually chatted on hangouts for 6 weeks before requesting financial help.

These scammers are now very easy to spot.
Nov 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gerald Oliver
by: Anonymous

Add Gerald Oliver to the list. Gerald has a 13 year old son name Henry. Beware, this guy is tring to scam my mother!
Nov 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christian Paldi
by: Anonymous

Anybody dealt with this guy? Today, he started 8 games with me and immediately resigned 7 of them, having played no words. The 8th game sat in my list with no words played. I wanted to ask him "What’s up with all the resigned games?" But I couldn’t because chat wasn’t available since he hadn’t played any words. I ended up blocking him.
Nov 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Greg Anderson

He belongs to a group of young guys out of Ghana. I actually played his game and hacked his phone and sent him a picture of himself and all the guys he is working with. They have me on a list no scammer will accept my games or play a game with me. I have reported them to authorities. They were so freaked out by me finding their information. I also got in contact with their government since I had real information. They had no idea who they were dealing with. A d.c. number should have made them think twice but they are stupid.

Now when you report I go back and try to find their profile and copy and put it on instagram and add every government office and add scam alert, And include wwf2 also. People have been picking up on this and becoming more aware because I am seeing posts all the time so the scammers are getting desperate.
Nov 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Campbell Lee; David Scott Lee; Valentena Upton
by: Anonymous

3 Scammers: Campbell (Military in Syria), David (Minor son in California, Valentena (Arizona teacher w/Deposit info Wells Fargo). Tried to get $5,000 from my elderly mom. Caught in time.

Watch out Words with Friends players.
Nov 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

My scammer couldn't get credit card info or checking account numbers & is now asking for intimate poses. Really?

I don't think so. These scammers are relentless & heartless. Block them all. Good riddance to them all. They wear me out emotionally & mentally.
Nov 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Ambrose is a fake!
by: Anonymous

Don’t talk to John Ambrose. The guy won’t take a hint and I had to block him.
Nov 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do Scammers Work Alone?
by: Anonymous

In reference to scammers working solo. I do not believe they do. When I blocked my scammer and disconnected my cell phone number, and my scammer came back in a new profile. I blocked that profile. Then a profile for his daughter requested a game with me in WWFs. I figured out it was her. Now I understand this could have been the same scammer...however, it did happen.

After I blocked her, I had numerous men request WWFs games with me. These men requested my cell phone number, e-mail address, my facebook account to send messages via Messenger, and any other social media accounts I might have had. Of course, I did not give any of this information out since I had been burned once before. But I can at least say there was one female and four other males that attempted to get into my social profile.

You wonder why? Because I believe my scammer was going to blackmail me via social media to ruin my professional life. Long story short, I took my facebook and WWFs account down totally. To be honest, I was scared. I definitely felt stalked via WWFs.

I believe these scammers use networks to achieve the end of their means. They might not belong to an organization to commit their crimes, but I do believe they work together via networks. I also feel like they keep a journal about each and every one of their victims and pass this information on to their network buddies. Oh, the stories I could tell you all. Please be careful.

Oh, yes...the photos you send them...they use photo shop and put your photo on pictures of a naked female or male (if you are male) body to blackmail you. Also, they can get your photo off of your WWFs profile. I suggest you do not use your photo on your profile. Just my suggestion.
Nov 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Bryan Thomas
by: Anonymous

Sounds similar to Brianthompson555. Very bright. His accent sounded Nigerian. Has a "daughter" with a Texas phone number.
Nov 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trollers
by: Anonymous

I too have been trolled on WWF. At first, I didn’t realize it but didn’t give up too much personal info. Now. I take them for a ride until they resign. And it’s rampant ! And I hated them using the term "dear". I told trollers not to call me that. Told him to call me "awesomeness". I give very off the wall answers to all questions until they throw in the towel.
Nov 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have had scammers who wanted to bet on a game, asked me to do virtual sex on snapchat, talk on cell phone, chat on hangout or Whatsapp. It is unreal. I blocked everyone of these scammers.

I read online where scammers want photos of you so they can put your face on a naked body & post it in your social media accounts as a form of blackmail.

Has anyone heard of this or has anyone experienced this type of threat?
Nov 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers - Accent on Voice
by: Anonymous

Since May 2018 I have talked to 6 different scammers. All 6 had Nigerian accents. Back in June my 1st video voice shocked me. The scammer had a photo cut out of cardboard with the photo of the person standing whom he was impersonating in the video. His voice had an accent.I knew then he was fake. At this time, he had not requested any money.

My scammers who called thru Google Voice or Hangouts are Anderson Wood, Thomas Jeff, John Casper, Andrew Sylvain, Morris Donte, & Stephene Wayne. They all have accents. I believe to he Nigerian accents.

I had a lot who never called. Benjamin Good, David Sumadi, Good God Ricco, Rupert Graham, Morrison Jackson, John Church...there were more but I am drawing a blank right now.

Just beware. They all want to chat outside of WWFs. They are single men with children. They are engineers away from home on contract or are leaving home on contract soon. They will romance you, steal your heart & your money if you let them. Block them. It is the safest way.
Nov 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Recent scammers on WWF
by: Anonymous

Anthony JL aka countyboyjl
Chris Anthony aka Chrisanthonymatts
Undefeatedman or undefeatedman0

First one is smooth, oil rig, daughter in UK, mother in Australia (he suffers from pneumonia, "his" mother is in an emergency room at hospital.

Second one also on a oil rig, and goes straight into a declaration of love and wants to chat on hangouts.

Third one is least experienced, uses a picture of "his" son, uses "dear" a lot, less than perfect English...I first thought it was an AI engine or robochat :)
Nov 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Anderson
by: Anonymous

Does the voicemail from your scammer have an accent? My scammer, Greg Anderson has one. His ph#s are 209-732-4033, 916-794-1550. I think he has been blocked. He text me & said he would give me my money back, but he needed my help. (which means he needs money to do it).

I called him a liar, told him my friend has a lot of money and is sending someone to hurt him. I said the FBI, adult protective services & my family in law enforcement is after him. While the message was in my cue the last part of my message where my friend was sending someone disappeared. I retyped it and it disappeared again.

It was being monitored. I hope by the FBI. If it was WWFs I hope they report it to the FBI. His WWFs username if Greg001243.

HE IS A SCUM & DOES NOT CARE IF HE TAKES EVERYTHING YOU HAVE
Nov 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Steve Bryan Thomas
by: Anonymous

Heads up as there is someone on WWF called Steve Bryan Thomas. Says he is a civil engineer working on a road construction project in Ibiza. Grew up in Belgium now living in Georgia with a 14 year old daughter in boarding school in Dallas. Wife had an affair with his best friend in the matrimonial home. First clue. Moved to the States a year ago. Been texting for about 2 months, told me he would be in the Sates in January, just asked me for help for expenses for "our" daughter.

I have cut off all contact. But he is good and very plausible.

Beware.
Nov 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Giving thanks
by: Anonymous

We are all on this site for the same reason being the scammers! I have become good friends with some wonderful people because of these guys. For that, I give thanks today!

Women have a way of finding the good in everything, we join forces, we reach out to each other and support one another.

Thank you all !
Nov 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

Finally, the scammers are leaving me alone. I am so happy.
Nov 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be aware
by: Anonymous

I have played WWF with no issues for a couple of years. Last week that changed. I noticed an influx of games requests for men. I accepted them as was not aware of the scammers. The English used was disjointed even though one claimed to live in UK. I had 6 games on the go, all chatting.

Strangely all the men were widowers, with a child and working for various oil companies. I thought this was strange so checked and found this forum. All the scammers asked which social media I used as their work prevented them from playing games on a regular basis. I did not bite as am happily married.

I have blocked them all and my new strategy is to ask them if they are rich as I am widowed with three children to house and clothe. They run a mile!
Nov 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to ITUNES cards
by: Anonymous

In response to scammers not working for large organizations. Please go to Scam haters United. They explain the networks behind these scammers. Organized romance scammers exist.

Romance scammers do work for large networks. Granted, romance scammers could be individuals. However, most scammers work for large organizations.

A lot of information can be derived from your email address, cell number & photos. Clicking on a link in an email could put your computer at risk. Most cell phone numbers tell your location & photos have a GPS location embedded.

Romance scammers are dangerous. My friend received a death threat, which she turned over to authorities. If you want to believe these scammers are harmless go ahead & believe it. However, records indicate differently. Do your own research & you will find out the truth.

There are plenty of websites that provide in depth insights to romance scammers.
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Barnhard-WWF scammer
by: Anonymous

He says he’s from Rochester NY and is an investigative reporter and also part of the United Nations. When he asked if I minded being friends I told him "sure as long as you don’t ask me for gift cards."

He immediately resigned.
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Regarding iTunes cards
by: Anonymous

I don’t believe that these scammers are working for large organizations. Many of them do this just to survive but of course that’s is still wrong.

They can’t control your pc from an email address. That is ridiculous. I work for a computer support company so i know that is just not possible. We should be careful not to get too wrapped up in this.

We should not give anyone personal financial info as that’s common sense. They get gift cards and sell them for less than they are worth just to get cash to survive in some cases. Let’s all beware but let’s not get carried away!
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers working as a team
by: Anonymous

I am pretty sure my scammer is more than one person. The scammer uses different terms than my original scammer. I believe these scammers do not work alone. Rather work in shifts. Or if they have a victim that is hard to convince, they hand the victim to a relentless, heartless scammer.

My scammer is no longer using their original messages to romance me. It just seems like 2 or 3 different personalities are chatting with me now.
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harris Ray
by: Anonymous

This guy sounds very much like an old scammer of mine called James right. Spoke very good English when texting and seemed very intelligent and very real. I questioned him for a very long time as to whether he was a scammer or was he for real. He asked very similar questions like what do I do when I’m angry and how do I calm myself down etc. We texted for many months.

He then went to work in New Orleans and the last text I got from him was regarding his sending me money to buy bitcoins for him to Pay his supplier in Malaysia. I refused, and he graciously excepted that. I heard from him one more time after that and then never again. I did speak with him on the phone once, he was definitely a scammer as I could hardly understand his English.

Beware
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Itune Cards
by: Anonymous

The scammers re-sell Itune cards at a discount & use the money they make to keep scamming. I read where some sales from Itune cards go to terrorist networks. Please do not send anyone you have never met any money or Itune cards, Steam Wallet, or any other item they can re-sell. It just keeps the romance scammers going.

Some romance schemes use credit card & financial info you provide. Some blackmail you if you do sexual chats. Some want Itune cards. Some want your cell number, which they can derive a lot of information about you from. Some want email addresses. I read where your email address is used to send emails to you so they can control your computer. Just be careful. These scammers are professionals & the networks they work for are not harmless.

They will use you as mules for illegal financial transactions & have been known to use victims to transport illegal drugs.

Death threats are real as a way to get money from their victims. Just be careful...this is a real job for these scammers.
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harris Floydie Ray
by: Anonymous

How about this guy? Anyone encounter him? He is originally from Italy, but now lives in Brooklyn and deals in high dollar vehicles. He has one daughter who is 12. He claims to be very wealthy - but is kind of humble about it. For the longest time I thought he may be for real but now i'm pretty sure he's a scammer.

I've actually asked him. lol - he asked me if I was one. He "helps the orphans" and donates $10,000 every quarter. When I try to talk about "real" things he asks things like "how do you react when you are angry? what do you do to calm yourself down?"

He has asked about chat apps, facebook, etc and wanting me to be his new partner in life - but for now is settling with being "friends". Still wants to know what my perfect first date would look like. yech!
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Leonard military doctor!!
by: Anonymous

Had conversations on wwf with a David Leonard. Claimed to be a military doctor deployed in Afghanistan. Figured out fairly quickly that he was not genuine. Grammar was not right. He was playing very easy words with few points. Said he was widowed with a daughter then asked me to go on hangouts so we could chat. There was a photo of a man in uniform that I'm sure is fake. Watch out!!!!
Nov 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dennis Roland and William Dawn - two more scammers
by: Anonymous

I got caught by two scammers Dennis Roland on a rig in Gulf going to retire in December and come bring his daughter age 10 to move close to where I live and William Dawn (williamdawn413.gmail in construction from Tulsa and has son. Both children need iTunes cards which I was asked to provide. I did not. Both are continuing to troll in WWF.

Watch out as William can steal your heart. He’ll ask you to setup hangouts account.

Trying to find out more about the iTunes scam.
Several other men start the talking game. I won’t play anymore.
Nov 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Williams
by: Anonymous

Yes. David Williams is a scammer. Beware. Mentions falling in love right away. Single father on contract..stay away.
Nov 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		PAUL MASON
by: Anonymous

Paul Mason is the name of my scammer that must have blocked me.
Nov 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Williams
by: Anonymous

So I guess I am new to this scam. Fortunately I am suspicious anyway, so started researching and stumbled on this site.

My suspicion - David Williams aka David williams2. Apparently only after a few chats I am the love of his life and as soon as he ends the job in UK, he is coming straight to me, even though he does not know me and allegedly has a daughter he has custody of in Michigan. His wife left him 6 years ago for someone else and abandoned him and his daughter. During these chats, I am thinking how do you love someone so much that you just met? His response was "love doesn't know a time it is in the heart..."

AT first I was like yea this is strange, but then I started receiving other requests to play with the similar background stories. This one guy asked me if I dated on line and I said no, and then he asked me if I met any other men from the oil rigs? I began to tell him about all these requests I received and asked him do you know why so many requests? He immediately blocked me (THIS WAS NOT DAVID WILLIAMS). I think it was something Kelly.

My question to the group to ease my mind and my suspicion, is DAVID WILLIAMS a scammer and has anyone heard of him or from him?

Any responses would be appreciated.
Nov 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Why they Scam
by: Anonymous

I believe my scammer is not coming clean because he is under so much pressure from the organization he works for. When you explained how your scammer was kicked out onto the streets, it hit home. My scammer won't confess because he needs to keep scamming in order to survive.

I, too, fell in love with my scammer, whom I have played WWFs since June 2018. I did not lose any money, but I did lose my heart.

I wish he would just tell me the truth like your scammer did. I would still be his friend. But he is under a lot of pressure. Plus, I don't think he really cares about me. He just cares about my money.

Thanks for the information.
Nov 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mason
by: Anonymous

So I am chatting on WWFs with someone with the last name Mason. All of a sudden the chat system went grey & I could not chat with him. Did he block me?
Nov 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Wesley North!!
by: Anonymous

Another oil rig operator wants to be friends on WWF! He goes by Wesley North and says he is from "USA Arizona" but works on an oil rig is Estonia and plays WWF in his free time. I told him I know he’s a scammer and will ask for a gift card.
Nov 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response to Why do they scam
by: Anonymous

This is my third time writing to this site. I read it every day. I was taken in by a scammer in Apr of 2018. Actually fell in love. Thank God I only lost $50 in money before my children showed me this site and convinced me. I wasn't easy to convince! The psychological damage was much worse than the monetary damage!

After I found out I played along. After awhile I got tired of that, so I told him I was tired of playing, but also told him I didn't care who he was or what color he was, I loved him anyway, and God loved him also. After going round and round with him, he wasn't happy with me, but he opened up to me, telling me he was black and in Nigeria.

I still confessed to love him (with the love of God..NOT in love with him). He told me to just leave him alone, but when I asked if we could be Friends, he agreed. I also am not condoning what they do, but he is in his twenties, trying to keep food in his belly. He sent me a picture of himself. He got kicked out on the street for telling me the truth, and told me he hates doing what he does. They get a small percentage of what anybody sends and very little to eat.

I could go on and on about this, but even though I hate what they do, they are Gods children, and I, personally, have to feel sorry for them!

So, after all that, Ladies(and gentlemen), DONT fall prey to them!

THEY ARE SCAMMERS!!
Nov 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Franklin Brian Wwf
by: Anonymous

I believe Franklin Brian is a scammer
Nov 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		ScrabbyDoo/Larry Grabowski - confirmed scammer
by: Anonymous

I confirmed that this WWF player is not who he says he is. I used Reversee and searched his picture. He’s using the photo of somebody else. Be aware!
Nov 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

These scammers are jerks. I get so tired of hearing about their precious little children who need $100 dollar Itune cards. Seriously?? What do they think, that we are idiots and would forfeit our life savings for their little precious whom we have never met. Get a life.

Catch each and everyone of these scammers and throw them in jail. How dare they prey on emotions and make broken hearts and broken financial accounts. They are thieves, both emotionally and financially. They need to be put away. May KARMA come back and bite them big.

I was playing along with them, but have decided to just block each and everyone of these LOSERS.
Nov 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scrabby Doo
by: Anonymous

I believe Scrabby Doo is a scammer. Please beware.
Nov 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words and Albert Egoitz
by: Anonymous

What is up with these guys using the same words, phrases, paragraphs? I mean, the EXACT same sentences. Do they have some kind of scammers reference book? It's hilarious - as soon as one of them starts telling me how red and white are their favorite colors, or how they are a Christian man but don't use their Christian faith to attract women, yada yada yada. I know they are a scammer.

Albert Egoitz, on the other hand i THINK is a real guy. Just a super "sad sack". Only wants me, to have a relationship with me, loves me, wants me to be the mother to his grandson Alvin........It's really kind of creepy. Anyone else encounter him?
Nov 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers language
by: Anonymous

We all know the words these scammers use such as honey, my dear, my queen, my love, my lovely woman etc. They don’t use these words to scam us, this is how they talk normally.

Many of us are getting too wrapped up in this, overthinking who they are. I don’t believe they are following us on Words. Once they see we are a dead end they forget about us and move on to someone else. They don’t develop attachment to us. We might like to think so but they don’t.
Nov 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Why do they scam
by: Anonymous

Well I have been dealing with these guys since January 2018 and have been reading posts here since March. Thank goodness for this site. I have to say that we are all reading too much into who some of these scammers are and what they are doing. There might be some huge syndicate behind some of these scammers but for some of them it’s just a means to buy food.

That does not make this scamming right nor is it an excuse for their behavior. Many of the young Nigerian men are in their 20’s and 30’s and are living in poverty with no jobs available to them and little food to eat. The Nigerian government does not care about its youth; it only cares about lining their own pockets and taking care of their own families. While government officials live in mansions with several cars, much of Nigeria’s youth lives below the poverty level with little or no electricity and only rice and beans to eat once a day.

Again, this is not an excuse to scam others for money. Since I have learned this, I have approached these guys in a different way. It is amazing how they respond to someone who shows a real interest in their lives and shows them empathy.
Nov 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anybody heard of Scrabby Doo, aka Larry Grabowski?
by: Anonymous

I’ve had several scammers start games and chats with me. They all have the same story - oil rig, widowed or divorced, a child. A few have asked for iTunes cards, Some names: David Mark, Felix Salgado, Rollins Hoy (or something like that). I just block them. I haven’t figured out if Scrabby Doo/Larry Grabowski is a scammer yet. The only thing that’s similar is the oil rig and divorced. Anybody heard of him or know if he’s a scammer?
Nov 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWFs Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I just counted up my scammers since May 2018. I have had over 20 different scammer profiles. Unreal.
Nov 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Hilary

Hello, here is another name to watch out for Stewart Jeph. He is fake but I don’t know who the scammer is. He started a game with me and I knew straight away he was fake & it wasn’t long before the chat started & after a while he asked if I was married and he disappeared when I replied " What business is that of yours "

Be vigilante ladies & gents
Nov 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

A woman in NZ was conned out of $30,000 so it is universal. So sorry you could not read forums like this before you fell for his BS. My scammer had 31 aliases. I contacted his friends from his Facebook page and all had a similar story.

Can you post a screenshot?
Nov 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos are fake
by: Anonymous

FYI the photo these scammers are using is not the real person pulling the scam off. Not only are we victims of the scam but the person in the photo that is being used is a victim. May karma come back on these creeps 10 fold.

I fell victim with my heart only. When asked for Itune cards & banking account numbers I knew something was wrong. I blocked them. They found me again as they have ways. I Even had a death threat. I Closed my WWFs account I had since 2010. This is a scary situation. Would love to find the real person behind the scammer.
Nov 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have noticed different scammers using the same photo with a different name. Not sure it is the same impersonator, tho. So far, I have not had any scammers using the same word style. I did have 2 scammers whom I believe were working together. They used a secret code word I had given to one of them, which I thought was odd.

Also, one scammer in the middle of our conversation asked me to call him the same name of endearment that I was asked to call the other scammer so same person? Or two working together. I am not sure.

I would love to see the real face behind the scammer.
Nov 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Manfredgang11
by: Anonymous

I find the comment on Manfredgang11 very interesting. I have been playing WWFs with Greg01243 since May 2018. Gave me the full line & I fell for it. He cleaned out my savings and wanted more. I never imaged some like him existed. I am almost a vegetable for what he did. I reported him to local law & FBI.

I have a friend with a lot of money & he put a contact on him to break his legs & cut off his ear. I am not a person of violence, but he stripped me of my life & wanted more. I told him my friend had someone looking for him and the outcome. I told him this is a terrorist threat and you can report me to the FBI. He disappeared about two weeks ago.

I do not believe in violence but I cannot eat, sleep or function. I cannot pay my bills or other expenses. I cry or hyperventilate and cannot control it. They all should reap what they sow. My point is they are probably the same person as well. I believe there is also another one I have been watching. I will not be laid to rest until I stop as many of these sob as I can.
Nov 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luke HARLEY
by: Anonymous

This is an alias of a known "dating scammer" called Roland Smith (believed to be from Nigeria).

Harley is still currently on WWF but obviously busy as his profile is registered as playing maximum games.

Plays French, UK & USA. Claims to be older gentleman, widower, loves travel, lives in California with daughter having moved from Germany.

I got suspicious almost immediately due to very personal questions he asked re relationship etc. stopped relying and played out game.

I discovered Yesterday when researching "David Williams" that "Harley" is also a known scammer.

He was still on my list(hence know playing maxed out) and promptly reported him via "report abuse" for impersonation : name, chat and photo.

Don't know if it anything will be done about it but I felt better!

Also reported David Williams (verified & known to authorities serial scammer) at same time.
Nov 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Miller Scam
by: Anonymous

Austin Miller with a photo of General Austin Miller tried to bet on a game. Just started playing.
Nov 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be vigilant
by: Hilary

Hello, ladies & gents it would appear the scammers have changed tactics as I’ve had quite a few who’ve not displayed a profile picture so you can’t check on Reversee or TinEye. However it becomes clear they’re fake as soon as the chat starts. In response to Hilarious by Anonymous ive had them ask my name & my name is clearly displayed on my profile so just for a laugh i told one my name was Freda & another it was Sophie & they never noticed next time I’m going to say it’s Norman & see if the thick twits notice
Nov 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Williams
by: Anonymous

Just dealt with Dave Williams. Was pre alerted by my actual friend who had just encountered him with the whole "How old are you my dear?" spiel. He suddenly decided to pop up on my gamers list. I was interested to see how far he would go. The questions are repetitive & even tho I made it very clear I wasn't giving any info he kept asking the same things over again. I suggest they are interacting with multiple players at once, use word cheat & are only interested in getting personal info. Occupation, married, age, email address,etc. but with a view to extract more.

"Dave" didn't even react when I messaged him that I knew it was a scam & I was putting his name on the warning page. Just repeated questions interspersed with "you sound like a good woman" type comments. I asked which part of Nigeria he was from....he said he'd already told me where he was from (I made sure I asked questions about him rather than giving my info) -Florida. I asked him who won the mid term elections (still under recount) and told him I'd wait. Response- "ok". This am no sign he was ever in existence. Think they may have an automated hack in place. Cheers!.
Nov 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brad Mark
by: Anonymous

Anyone had interactions with someone named Brad Mark? Says they live in Pennsylvania with 17 year old daughter. Picture looks fake.
Nov 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Idea
by: Anonymous

it would be wonderful if we could post the name used with the picture associated to the particular scammer. Since the same person seams to have multiple profiles at least it will be easier to recognize. I have being approached a few times but since I ignore their attempts to start a conversation, they vanished really quick. Be safe. Thanks for posting your experiences because it helps others to burst their bubbles and avoid being scammed.
Nov 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hilarious
by: Anonymous

I had a Manfredgang11 doing a weird sort of pincer movement on me yesterday, both appalling at words with a 14 score and joined in Oct 18. Anyone that instantly says Hi and wants to chat rather than play is suspicious as far as I’m concerned. Who ever the person/persons were disappeared after I told them I never give my name out as I don’t know whom I’m talking to, but how interesting their job sounds "emailing between rigs" and could they tell me a bit more as it sounds fascinating.

Sadly they Disapeared off the radar. Shame it was just starting to get interesting, It seemed like an interesting extension to the game.
Nov 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: sspharla

After contacting my scammer's friends we have discovered he has 31 aliases but using the same photos. One lady plays in Spanish so he speaks that lingo. Given that one lady in NZ was scammed for $30,000 isn’t it time Zynga got serious about these low lives?
Nov 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How do you trace
by: Anonymous

How does one trace a scammer?
Nov 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Widower with child
by: Anonymous

Be careful ladies. If they say they are widowers and raising one child and they are in the military or far middle east then they are FAKES. They will call you Dear all the time. They will convince you that you are the love of their life and they want you to talk to their kids. Then they will tell you it's their birthday soon and they want you to send them a gift.

Dont fall for it.

They want iTunes cards.
Nov 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Add to the list the following. My scammer has 20 aliases that I have managed to trace. They are all:
Miguel Hawkins Vazquez
Davison Brown,
Joseph Lawrence,
Dean Rommel
Robert Andy,
lanceRickie Abubakar,
Bill Spermina,
Scott Lucas,
Franco Morgan,
Alexander Donald and
Dick Rollo.
Nov 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New way to Scam on WWFs
by: Anonymous

After the usual Hi, how are you blah blah blah he is now telling me how easily and quickly I can make money with Bitcoin Mining. All I have to do is give him $5000 and that will easily and quickly turn into $28,000. Nice try :-)

With another scammer I told him I was an attorney and specialized in fraud cases for the government - he quickly vanished and I can't even see that he ever played a game with me - puff, he's invisible.

How do they do that? It doesn't show up on my completed games as declined or resigned like most of them do. Nothing shows up with his game.

Does that mean he blocked me?
Nov 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hints
by: Anonymous

Usually you can spot the scammers before Hands. They use 2 first names and have very high scores despite starting to play recently. By not answering their chats, they go away really quick. Never give info.

I chase them away so fast !! Jajajaja
Nov 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I must get at least 3-5 everyday. If I see they are new and have a very low score I decline the game. The few I have played with used the same line as the others. Widowed, child at boarding school, very lonely and wanting to meet someone.

Wanted my phone number to text. It gets so annoying after awhile that I've been declining almost every game request. Why are there SO MANY lately. I don't remember this happening before; it's only been in the past few months (for me anyway).

Anyone been hit up by the Prince of Dubai? Yeah right, the Prince of Dubai!!!
Nov 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Linus Liaukus
by: Anonymous

Add Linus Liaukus. He also has a Facebook page with no friends, just 2 comments on a picture that are from 2 Nigerian men. He keeps commenting even when I don’t answer him. Didn’t know this was an issue until I received some other strange comments from other "male players".

Don’t give any info to these people!!!!
Nov 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have been getting tons of requests with the same story as everyone else. I accepted another game and we started chatting and he gave the same song and dance but I played dumb and told him to be careful since there is a lot of scammers on WWF2.

I must have struck a cord with him because he suddenly started spilling his guts. He told me he wasn’t a Surgeon based in Iran that it was all a lie. He said he was from Nigeria and couldn’t scam me because I was so nice and always asking how he was.

He said it’s a big thing there and any new players are most likely scammers. He also said to just play friends and don’t ever give money. I thanked him for being honest and changed my settings to only friend.
Nov 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer alert
by: Anonymous

David mark is still scamming
Nov 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammers
by: Anonymous

Add Benson Jason 5. Clearly a non English speaker and probably a bot
Nov 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I have had at least 5 men want to chat with me. They all ask if I’m married and what my profession is and where I live. All of mine have been American servicemen stationed in other counties but will be coming home soon. A couple of them were widowers and single dads.

They use broken English and often refer to me as "dear". Ladies be careful and NEVER give personal info.

They seem believable but it’s a scam!
Nov 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

There are also some women scammers too, I think I came across one and the rest im not sure of now
Nov 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Sspharlap

My scammer has 6 aliases that I have managed to find. Miguel Hawkins, Fonte Alex, Hilton Harry Dawkins, Miguel Vazquez, Miguel Benitez, Francis Lucas, Francis Wallace.

Also Gary James is another scammer. Stories all the same. Oil rigs, widowed, children in school or with nannies.
Nov 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Bruster Scammer on WWF and Hangouts
by: Stephanie

A guy saying his name is Peter Bruster started chatting with me on Words With Friends and then asked if I could chat on Hangouts. His picture matched a profile pic with the same name on Facebook. The guy said he was a windower and lived in Albany. He claimed to be an architect for Gandhi Engineering in NYC. He told me he would be leaving soon for Kuwait for work.

It took about a week or so before he asked for a favor to buy him a $100 Steam Wallet gift card. I always thought his grammar and written language didn’t seem like it was from someone whose first language was English but he said he was Swiss American.

He called me Dear all the time and said he was 51. When he asked for the gift card I knew he was a scammer and confronted him. He got very offended and I blocked him.

This is the FB link with his pic:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027936288014
Nov 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer?
by: Anonymous

Yes I have played with a scammer called Morgan but cannot remember his first name though.
Get rid of him. He is phishing for information about yourself. Looking for passwords to hack your email, phone etc.

Check out Scam haters United on Facebook they are very helpful.
Nov 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer.?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played with someone by the name of Dave Morgan, widowed, one son, asked for iTunes for sons birthday, then over $3,000 to fix a machine that broke down.

Very sweet, good English.
Nov 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Sanders scammer
by: Anonymous

Look out ladies - another romantic scammer. On an oil rig, lives in Austin. Divorced with 12 year old daughter Jane. The profile photo he’s using is that of a danish artist/poet/musician.
Nov 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Some of these posts make me sad
by: CJ

I was looking for info about WWF scams because I had someone try to scam me last week. According to WWF, he just joined on 10/20/18 so the likelihood is high that he had another account/name and created a new one on 10/20.

Anyhow, the first tip was that he told me that I am so beautiful. Interesting, as my profile picture is of my two sons and I am not in the photo. Second was the many grammatical errors and poor sentence composition, i.e. "I am currently in Guyana working in high sea". From the VERY beginning, I knew he (?) was trying to scam me. However, I played along...or so he thought.

I replied with incorrect answers regarding my age/job/pretty much everything...but I acted interested. It didn't take long before he asked me to go either onto Hangouts or use What's App and I played dumb like I didn't know what they were (and even had fun referring to "What's App" as "Who Dis?") After I wouldn't go on to Hangouts, THEN the messages were telling me how much he loved me, how comfortable he felt with me, how badly his darling daughter Mary needed a mother figure, yada, yada, yada. I played right along.

After literally only a couple of days, poor Mary fell down a flight of stairs while with her Nanny and the mean ol' UK doctor wanted $2000 before he would treat her and the nanny only had $500. Of course, he promised to repay the money...with interest. My comment back was something along the lines of, "While I am sorry to hear about your darling daughter, I am glad that you told me about this because I know that there are people on the Internet who try to scam others but since you're referencing a CHILD, I know that you're sincere because you are way too wonderful to ever exploit a child!" and I offered to "send" him $5000 to cover all expenses.

The catch was that he had to give me a phone number where I could call him. Of course, no # and he insisted that I use Hangouts. This went on for two days and then he suddenly forgot all about poor ol' Mary and continued telling me how much he loves me. Of course, I loved him back--ha ha. After a couple more days of all of the "I love you"s from him, he then started posting poetry/quoting Ronald and Nancy Reagan, etc--an the poorly constructed sentences started looking MUCH better.

A simple cut and paste of the first 7-8 words of a sentence took me to MULTIPLE sites where there are "love letters" written for scammers to cut and paste and send to their victims. Ladies, if someone goes from improperly constructing a sentence to crafting love letters to you, CHECK THE LETTERS!! Seriously--cut/paste the first few words and see if it pulls up the sentence verbatim. My money says it will.

Anyhow, after a few more days of his cut/pasted love letters, where I was continuing to profess my undying love right back to him, I told him I had enough, knew he was a scammer, completely called him out on his BS and the end result was hilarious--HE blocked ME.

I love it!! Just for fun, I found him while using one of my children's accounts (that's how I knew I was blocked) and I started a game with him. We are currently playing two more games, and he's just now starting to get to the whole "Let's go to Hangouts!" routine and I suspect that darling Mary is going to be hurt again real soon and be in need of some medical attention.

Can't wait because my goal is to see if I can string him along enough to be blocked again. :-) ONLY difference in his story now vs on my other account is that he was 58 last week (and had a birthday, too) and is 48 this week. Other than that, same name/same photo. Anyhow, I am rather proud of myself for stringing a scammer along so well that he's now running from me. :-) Ahhh, good times.

BTW--my subject line about some posts making me sad is because so many females appear to have genuinely fallen for some of these parasites.

Ladies, PLEASE do yourself a favor and don't fall for it! And if you're impressed by the sweet talk, Google the sentiments--bet you anything that you're going to see that they are copying/pasting comments that are widely attributed to scammers. And, jeez, stop giving out your private info/Hangout info/gmail accounts. That's just nuts.
Nov 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ways to stop
by: Scammers

I screenshoot and than post on Instagram with #scamalert #scammer and I include Nigeria dating scam and @wordswithfriends as many # you can think of I even send it to government entities as this has to stop.

Maybe if we all did this we can bring awareness. I have had one person reach out to me because his pic had been stolen. I will keep on until words with friends do something about it.

I tag CNN fox everybody
Nov 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer name
by: Anonymous

Collins Wellbeck is a another scammer's name
Nov 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never let your guard down
by: Anonymous

I am writing to let you know that I was dumb enough to let my guard down with one of these scammers. I thought he was different from everyone else's scammers in that he didn't ask me for anything. He only asked me to give my e-mail address (which I have not and will not do), and to go to Hang-out (which I will not do).

I told him that I would not chat with him any longer. He kept professing his love for me, and I told him I wasn't interested because I was happily married. This went on for several months. I told him that I was only interested in being a pal on the game. I couldn't handle it anymore, so I stopped accepting games from him and stopped chatting with him.

A couple of weeks later, I decided that I would start back playing him and chatting with him. He asked me why I stopped, but I said nothing. I thought everything was good until today. I spent a couple of hours chatting with him on words with friends and he didn't profess his love...which was good, and he asked me where our other chats were, which I thought was weird.

I told him I didn't know. Then he started asking me personal questions again, which most of those I deflected. Asked me what my religion was and I told him, and asked him for his and he said Catholic.

Then it hit me that he was phishing/fishing for details about me to use against me. Then the next thing he asked was if I would send him iTunes cards to his e-mail address.

Then it hit me that he was a scammer the whole time. I wrote him back and told him that this was the very reason I am done chatting with anyone on Words with Friends (except my real friends). He later wrote me back and told me that I hurt his feelings calling him a scammer. That he legit needed the iTunes card because he was on an oil rig and couldn't get it himself and he would pay me back. Oh...please. I have heard that before. Not happening.

So, this is my message for today. Do not let your guard down. Only chat with people you know. Don't make the same mistake letting these crazy people back in.

As someone that reads this blog every day to see what everyone is saying about this, we should stand together and put an end to these scammers on Words with Friends.

So, what I need to know is how can we do that? What can we do to report these people and keep them off all of these games?

Any advice is appreciated.
Nov 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers...
by: Anonymous

Watch out for these four scammers:

Frederick Elliot
Bobdavid17012
GeorgeKenneth
Paul Johnson

All are scammers wanting personal info from you. Do not fall for these guys/gals. They are not real people and will try and scam you out of iTune card, money or you personal info.
Nov 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		3 new names today
by: Anonymous

I have 3 new names to ad to the list of scammers. I have reported them to Zynga.

Leonard Davidson,
Harry Michel and
David Mark
Nov 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

To everyone male & female who are being scammed by a romance scammer. These scammers are real. You will never find out the real face behind their stolen photo they are using. These scammers are professional criminals.

Money laundering is one of their largest criminal acts they want you to do. They need your name & social security number to throw their stolen money into your name in a financial instition. As soon as the cash hits your financial institution in your account you are responsible for the taxes & the money that magically appeared & quickly disappears.

People please do not set up any financial accounts for these jokers to wire you money. It is a scam & a crime. Protect your financial status & emotions by blocking these jerks & not communicating with them.
Oct 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		FYI
by: Anonymous

Ladies, these scammers are professionals & they mean business. They keep a file on everthing you tell them. I know because one of the scammers keeps hunting me down. Please proceed with caution if you plan to communicate with them. Blocking has not stopped my scammer.
Oct 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Oil rigs lol
by: Anonymous

You can check John Anthony, Pima Madison as they claim to be on oil rigs. Both asked for money.

What a bunch of ....
Oct 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Larryleemiller

They are keeping up with a list of people that have busted them and will decline the game with you. I have added them to IG. Lookup the hashtag scamalert and you should see his profile he is using
Oct 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here one minute-gone the next
by: Anonymous (Aust)

Few months since I had my last encounter. This one was DAMIAN MOORE. Must add, Profile photo was stunning!! Usual questions - married - kids - where do you live, and what do you do for a job. Said I trained dogs, part time. No comment. Was asked 2/3 times did I chat on hangouts etc. Was an International Engineer on oil rig- off Norway. Mom was a Dane.

Didn't realize I was "having a lend of him" (Aussie term) re my conversation, and told me I was very weird for a Lady. Then I became a "clown" & an "academia" because I questioned his phraseology. Also mentioned to him, that Denmark would eventually have an Aussie Queen, our Mary.

With that, he vanished!!! No trace of him whatsoever. Obviously they don't realize that women can see through all this rubbish! Keeps retired minds active.
Oct 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rutherford O’Brien
by: Anonymous

A ridiculous name and bad grammar to go along with it. He also claimed he was on an oil rig in the Norwegian Sea. Wanted to chat on Google Hangout with the name Man Handy. That gmail showed up on a lot of Chinese pages. The pic they used is also all over Instagram. I used Google reverse images to try to find out who they were imitating.
Oct 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where do they get their profile pictures
by: Anonymous

Is there a site where you can look at their pictures? The voice of my scammer definitely didn't match the picture that was shown on WWF.

ED: se the page below and you can see photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Oct 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larryleemiller1155
by: Anonymous

Hi. I have been speaking to this guy, but another contractor. Says he's working in California, lost his wife 5 years ago and has an 8 year old daughter. There was a fatal accident on the site where he works, 1 dead and 4 injured.

Had to spend funds to pay off these guys as they didn't have insurance. Well, all contractors should provide insurance for all their workers.
Asked for donations for the deceased's family.
Sent a minimal amount which needed to be paid to a Anna Klino.

Also have his phone no. 001 313 606 9519, a land line. Next I think, he's asking for help to pay his taxes, the company he works for is based in China, but will not pay him until he has paid the taxes.

Guess what - hes worth millions, as if.!!!!
Said all his funds went to pay off the guys that were injured. Now he is suspended from his contract because he can't pay his taxes. Keeps hassling for money, but he ain't getting a penny off me.

He says I don't love him because I won't help him. Well this guy needs help. The other thing, checked about the accident, there wasn't one. Thank God I've got family in Los Angelos to check it.

I'm giving this guy the runaround now. He needs to get help from the LAPD, and spend time in one of their luxury cells for indefinitely.
Oct 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scam
by: Anonymous

I've been scammed by this hunk on wwf called David Morris. He's a smooth talker and won me over. Widowed, 2 girls and of course involved in shipping oil from Turkey to China for millions. His pic is of Juan Soler he's an actor.

Beware.
Oct 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Fletcher
by: Anonymous

Allegedly from Perth, Australia. Supposedly working on an oil rig in Jacksonville, NC. Wife and child died in an accident. Raising his 7 year-old granddaughter. With a nanny. Had some mega-contract but needed my help to get the rest of his money.

As if!
Oct 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Roland
by: Anonymous

Check his photo out on reverse images. Could be Jay McHugh as he is a romance scammer. I played with him on WWF and he went under the name of George Roland.

He was very good, but I got fed up with him, and he wanted lots of photos of me. By the way he didn’t get much as I have had too many scammers and got used to their requests, so they all got blocked in the end .
Oct 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin Roland
by: Anonymous

I am sure this is the same person. I used to play a George Roland on WWF. Who turned out to be Jay Mchughes a romance scammer. Only knew this after checking his photos on reverse images . Watch out ladies he’s clever and catches you off guard.
Oct 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Austin roland
by: Anonymous

The newest one I got is Austin Roland and I don’t know how anyone can not know these men are predators? I don’t usually carry on conversations with strange men on wwf. It just seems obvious to me.
Oct 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Morgan or Graig Morgan
by: Anonymous

Greg Morgan or Graig Morgan says he’s from Jacksonville Florida. Originally from Germany. Speaks perfect German. Says he’s a petroleum engineer never married no kids. He is a smooth talker.

Just wondering if anyone else has bad dealings with him?

Says he bakes cakes while not offshore. Dark haired short beard good looking. Has a dog.

Please let me know if you know of him.

Thank you.
Oct 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Al scammers
by: Anonymous

It’s taken me 10 months to get rid of these scammers on WWF. The last was Kelvin Adamik. He scammed in a different way to the rest. He was divorced from his wife. He was Polish living in Springfield Colorado USA.

He was unemployed. All he wanted from me was to talk about nothing. But he constantly asked for my phone no. To be able to talk to me. Which by the way I refused.

After my long episode with Peterson Franklyn Johnson he was my first scammer. The usual story, after I blocked him. Virtually the next day Felix Apin was pestering for my attention. He messed me up nd he played mind games with me and several other players who were all women of a certain age. Fortunately he was blocked by many of us together.

Now I have turned off accepting any new players. And playing my original friends with a few safe ones that have been hurt.
Oct 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Mayville
by: Anonymous

Oh brother this ones a winner! Says he works at the White House and is a General on the joint chiefs. His grammar and vocabulary is 4th grade level. Declared love almost immediately......good Lord! Block him.
Oct 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Omer M.
by: Anonymous

Christopher Omer Mustaff (I am unsure on the spelling of the last name since he blocked me prior to me gathering all the details I needed) is a scammer. His profile name is: A&Jheart.

I have discovered these scammers want older women or women who are married. They prefer older, single women, but do not mind friending younger women married whom they can blackmail later on.

Ladies, beware of Christopher Omer M.
Oct 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Last 3 names
by: Anonymous

Sounds like all 3 are related to Jeff Arjun
Oct 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Michael
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting with John Michael for over a month. Started calling me dear, sweetheart and his queen right away. Claims he is divorced with a 15 year old son who lives with his mother in Texas. He also works on a rig out in the ocean and has to get there by copter.

Last week he said he was in dire need of money to pay his son's tuition and pleaded with me to help him. He e-mailed me his wife's account number which I took to the bank to check it out. It was a an actual account with the name he gave for her but also had the name John on the account. I asked him to call me as I had questions. When he called he had a very heavy accent that didn't go with the picture shown.

I didn't send her the money and he was very irritated. Blocked him on WWF and from my phone. Trying to get fix it so he doesn't have access to my e-mail. Should have know as his grammar was horrible. Just be careful as he is very convincing.
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Church - Lifaisy7
by: Anonymous

Ladies, John Church was my scammer. I fell for this guy head over heals. Very rich ocean geology engineer who owns a house in Georgetown, Texas. Has a daughter. Currently working in Aberdeen Scotland on an oil rig in the ocean. He is going to take care of me for the rest of my life. Rescue me...

He charms you, romances you, sends you beautiful love songs, sends you beautiful pictures wishing you a good day. Chats with you throughout the day. However....he becomes very whiny, and very dependent on you later on as he will need help with a piece of equipment that breaks down on the rig. He will also need you to set up a financial account in your name so he can transfer foreign money he receives from a contract back into the States. (Money Laundering is what this is called). No way... BLOCKED him. He broke my heart.

Also, during one chat he mentioned traveling through Turkey out of no where?? I think he was chatting with another woman and posted that comment in my queue.. I called him out on it...

Beware of John Church profile name is lifaisy7
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morrisonjackson46
by: Anonymous

My scammer was Morrisonjackson46. I fell for the guy. He told me I was all he had in his life. Just me and his son.

Morrison Jackson checks in on you all the time and does show you attention. But he is a scammer and he broke my heart. Oh, yes, he also plays a really good game of WWFs. He brags that he never gets beat. Except for that one GAL who beat him and he had no idea where the last word came from that beat him...so funny!

Ladies Beware of Morrisonjackson46
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomasjeff123
by: Anonymous

Thomasjeff123 seems to have fallen off the radar on Whatsapp. In fact, his profile photo changed and when he called me the day his profile changed he had a different voice on the phone. Also, he was in a different town and had forgotten to call me the right name. I think he was a different guy entirely and I called him out on it and have not heard from him since.

Blocking this scammer.
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I was under the impression that the romance scammers were new to WWFs. However, some of the scammer profiles indicate they have been playing as far back as 2010.

So you can't really depend on when they started playing. I had one guy want to go to KIK. He wanted to exchange photos of private parts. I said no and blocked him. He started playing in 2012. A couple of other scammers have been playing since 2010. So I think they romance scammers have been with WWFs for a while, but seems to have really became active in 2017 and 2018.

Ladies please beware and do not give out any real personal information. and BLOCK, BLOCK BLOCK. Although, I have had scammers come back after me with a new profile....it is just very scary.
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Gary.
by: Anonymous

I also was contacted by Michael Garry. He spent many months convincing me he loved me and wanted to marry me and buy me a house. He was very sweet and loving in the beginning. When he didn’t get what he wanted...$350,000, he became nasty and mean. He badgered me mercilessly til I finally blocked him. Please ladies look out for this guy. He’s bad news.
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert Graham
by: Anonymous

The Rupert Graham I chatted with was an orthopedic surgeon in Afghanastan. He is a really good WWFs player. He goes very slow on the scamming process. He wanted to chat on Hangouts. I ended up shutting my WWFs down & blocking my hangout account before he could ask for money.

At the time, he didn't have Owens on his name but he had a photo of an elk for his profile photo.

Hope this helps. Oh yes, he half forgot he told me he was an orthopedic surgeon as well.
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Gary, Albert Egoitz, David Gray
by: Anonymous

Michael Gary and Albert Egoitz have the exact same profile photo. Albert Egoitz MAY be a real guy - I haven't decided for sure yet. Michael Gary is definitely a scammer - and resigned when I told him I wasn't interested in internet love and trust. lol

David Gray is also definitely a scammer - his profile picture is a bunch of white flowers and he uses the same exact paragraphs and questions as lots of them - they must have some wwf scammer manual. Same. Exact. Words. so funny! He just got to the part where he asked for a $50 amazon gift card to renew his internet.

I think he'll quit talking to me now after I said "lol no".
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomashudson222
by: Anonymous

Here is another stupid scammer. He wants to find someone to love him and spend the rest of their life together. This was his third text to me on WWF's.

Ladies, don't fall for it. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Don't give them your email address, or instagram, or hangout info. They will try and scam you.
Oct 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Anderson
by: Anonymous

Dear anonymous still playing with Greg Anderson,

I’m sorry this creep has entered your life like he entered mine. He told me he was an orthopedic surgeon who had a 16-year-old son at home while he was serving in Afghanistan. I never sent him money but he has done psychological damage and emotional damage that I am now in the process of recovery.

Do yourself a favor, block him on all apps. He is an evil predator who is very smooth and very convincing and you’ll start to heal once you remove him from your life.
Oct 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Anderson
by: Anonymous

Greg Anderson is my scammer. I still play with him on WWF's. I can warn other ladies he plays with. I want this creep to go to prison forever. He cost me money plus psychologal and emotional stress. I have a break down day and night. He is ruthless. He will be pushy and demanding.

He called me once crying because he was in a financial bind. I have given local law enforcement & FBI as much information as I can. Please report this creeps.

I feel as I have been raped. I am sure he is the same person as Lucas Davis & Christopher Anderson.
Oct 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brownnelson992
by: Anonymous

Amazing how many scammers are out there!! New on wwf started game August 15/2018. One game and already chatting. Interesting, from New York but in Kabul on peace mission and asking where I am from, if married etc. Blocked little fellow!! You are busted!! And his grammar is atrocious.
Oct 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Spencer, Steven Townsend, George Gregory and Jesse Phillip
by: Tuliplady

Ladies, watch out for these guys. They all have the same line about wife died and they are taking care of their son and in the military. None of them can spell the simplest words which is a big "red" flag!.

Beware, they are scammers.
Oct 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brandon Traistor
by: Anonymous

Scammer BEWARE. Asked to know more about me and when I declined he left the game and blocked me.
An older man in desert camo for a profile picture
Avoid!!
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Report via other websites
by: Anonymous

I am not sure how to report scammers via twitter or instagram. Can someone explain how it works?
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rupert Graham Owens
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing with Rupert Graham Owens? What’s his deal?
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Church
by: Anonymous

Ladies, watch out for John Church. Lifaisy7

He is quite a charmer and romancer and supposedly a millionaire living in Texas. Will send you beautiful love songs. Beautiful good morning wishes. But he wants to take you to hangouts. He has a daughter he wants you to become really good friends with via e-mail.

Soon there will be problems on his oil rig and he will need you to front him a large some of money.
Yes, he will pay you back double if you send him the money right away. Later he needs you to open a financial account in your name so he can transfer a large sum of money from a contract overseas into the United States.

NO WAY as it is a form of money laundering & you could go to prison for doing such an action.

John Church...he is DANGEROUS.

Ladies Beware!
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		OMG so many of these scammers
by: Anonymous

Here are more names to add to the list:

David Samadi davidsamadi5053
Danielhemsworth77
Gary B. permobeni
Andrewsylvain54
Casperjohn713
John Church Lifaisy7
Richmondbrooks759
martins ola
tomwilson7070
Williamrolland52
Rupert Graham
Benjamin Gold
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Jones
by: Anonymous

To the one writing about Richard Jones. The other guy is ThomasJeff123. He is on an oil rig in Norway. He declared his undying love for me within a week.

Interesting, he used the same language about having trust that another scammer had used on me. Anyway, he has blocked me now. So I do believe these scammers are keeping a list of names and profiles who are on to them and are blocking them.

By blocking us we are unable to see who they are playing WWFs with and cannot warn them about their scams.

This is just my thoughts on the matter.
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers By Anonymous
by: Anonymous

I agree with the writer about scammers by anonymous that the gangs/thieves on WWFs keep a list of names/profiles that are on to them. I believe this because I used Smart Match and was matched up with a guy who had just started playing WWFs in September of this year. Before I could even play a word he had declined and blocked me.

These romance scammers are dangerous. One needs to block and report them. I also believe we should start reporting them to other sites than this one.

Please provide somewhere else to report these scammers and I will join in. I have a list of these scammers and I am not afraid to report them. Can they do anything to us really? I have received death threats, too. Let me know your feelings on this matter.
Oct 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Omg so many of these
by: Anonymous

Marcus Rhem
Willard Radcliffe
Davies Mike
Thomas Jones
Mark Robinson
David Welter
Walter Robin

All pushy and all want to go on hangout or email address and all are oil riggers with one a doctor. They all speak English as a second language by the grammar and one told me he was raised in Brazil and said he still lived there and when I switched to Portuguese he had no idea.

When did this game get ridiculous.
Oct 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg Anderson
by: Anonymous

Greg Anderson, age 52, told me he was an Army orthopedic surgeon serving in Afghanistan. His wife had died and he had a 26 year old son in Connecticut. He never directly asked for money but had a hard time sending his son a birthday gift. He had soldiers die even though none died on that date.

Used non American spelling on several words (mum, honour) and was indignant when I questioned him. He "fell in love" with me at lightening speed, started talking about eloping and then traveling the world after he retired. I feel like such a fool for talking with him!

Avoid him at all costs. Even though I didn’t give him money he’s cost me emotionally and psychologically.
Oct 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RichardSmith707070
by: Anonymous

Says he’s in Miami FL working for Exxon Mobile oil company. Asked where I was from and if I was working or retired. And asked my marital status and I said married and immediately he resigned the game. What a joke.
Oct 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Jones
by: Anonymous

I’m currently playing Richard Jones whose profile pic just changed to the exact same profile pic of someone named Thomas (can’t recall the last name) whom I played previously. Richard has not spoken yet but Thomas was on an oil rig in Norway.

I didn’t buy it to hit conversation attempts and he went away. The photo is of a white male, dark hair, beard and mustache close trim with some gray patches, black sweater with a white collar and in the background is a ship on the water and immediately behind what appears to be cargo.

Anyway, I found it amusing the same pic had two different names that were surely scammers. The original Thomas is no longer in my stats list so he’s gone.

Stay safe ladies and gents and stay strong!!!

Don’t let them prey on your vulnerability.
Oct 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		REX HUDSON WWF scammer stole photos from florist
by: Anonymous

Add a scammer using the name Rex Hudson, photos from a florist, in Georgia to the list!. He works on an oil platform servicing equipment. Same dead wife, daughter, responsible for teen granddaughter, his parents long gone.

He likes honest woman with Christian values, and an old fashioned wife. Said he lived in London which changed to Colorado when he remembered he had a pet goat and dogs when I asked where in London did he keep his goat so he needed to live in a house near Denver and have a Gardner take care of the critters and care for the gardens especially his favorite roses.

So he is now in Colorado. Aha! Told him that I was flying to Denver & wanted to know if I could borrow his car to drive to Durango. He told that he loaned his car to a friend and that I should take a taxi from the airport to there! He no more knew where I needed to go in Colorado than the man in the moon.

Totally fake from the get-go.

LADIES BEWARE. REX HUDSON
Oct 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wood Miller
by: Laura

I was stupid to a point. Wood Miller said he was oil rig engineer. He wanted to be "friends". He told me he was a widower and had a 12 year old daughter. I am a widow. He wanted to restart after retiring. We started using Viber instead. He called me eventually and his accent to me didn't match up with the pictures he sent me.

I gave him the benefit of the doubt. He started to convince me that we were meant to be together. However, it just so "happened" that he was going to leave for China soon. As soon as he left, his "daughter" started emailing me. Her birthday just happened to be this weekend.

I asked her what she wanted. IPhoneX. Haha! I chatted with her dad and he tried to tell me he would pay me back when he got back.

Right! I quit communication then. I even blocked and reported him on Words with Friends.
Oct 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Christopher Neuer7
by: Anonymous

Regarding Christopher Neuer7 finding you again after you blocked him. Yes. This happened to me with a different scammer. And yes, my scammer did come back as a different profile name but the same picture. So I knew it was him.

This approach is what I call stalking and it scared the living daylights out of me. Bottom line, I cancelled my WWFs account and started over with a different profile and with a profile picture that was non female specific.

So far, I have not been approached by scammers since my new profile is generic. However, I will tell you many of the WWFs players decline my requests since I have not been playing WWFs very long.

It just cracks me up that others I have played WWFs for years are now declining my requests but at least I have gotten to play a few games with others who are willing to take a chance on a newer profile.

I love WWFs but the Scammers had to go. Blocking them alone does not always solve the problem of the stalkers.
Oct 11, 2018
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starstarstarstar 		Smooth talking Officer
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting with a man who called himself John Chandler, an army career military officer from Dayton OH. He said he was stationed in Kabul Afghanistan. Been there 10 months on a special mission. Profile Picture I found out by mistake was of a retired Sgt Major Raymond F Chandler. He gave me an email address of

chandlerjohn599@gmail.com.

I never used it but checked it out, and it was not associated with anyone. Could not pull up anything on this name on the internet, except info about Raymond Chandler. Was falling for me after a couple of weeks and was very convincing. Talked about a future together after his mission was over.

He Wanted me to contact the leave dept to request leave for him but I never tried. Wanted me to request permission to call him at

usmilitaryphoningservices@consulant.com

but I never did that, and found anything consultant.com is what scammers use, and your request goes to their buddy sitting beside them. I Noticed he had started playing with other women on WWF that were popping up on my screen to play with as well, he showed to be a mutual friend.

I chatted with 5 of these women last night and several of them confirmed he was saying the same stuff to them. Before I could confront him he started blowing up my chat asking if I was asking others about him because someone told him. Needless to say he blocked me and I immediately told the 5 women he was playing with that he was a scammer.

Please do not talk to people you don’t know. I was lucky because I am skeptical by nature. I never gave info or money to this jerk, and would like to think WWF could block these people from playing with anyone.
Oct 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tanner Ford and Richard Williem
by: Anonymous

Anyone come across these guys? They are ones that proclaim undying love and devotion after chatting with you for about a day. It's hilarious! The Richard Williem guy did say to me "I will find you" (because presumably he can't live without me). That was when I resigned from that game.

The other guy finally told me a tearful good bye - and he will love me forever and then quit playing.

OMG - these scammers think we are really stupid!

Oh another one - Johnson Blade. This guy talked to me for a few months - and finally got around to asking for an iTunes card and quit playing when i said "no"! lol
Oct 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Edward Henry
by: Anonymous

Ed approached me on WWF. A smooth talker, very friendly. Very attractive in my opinion. Supposedly attended Turkey's most prestigious college and got his PhD in Pretroleum Engineering. Widowed, 62 years old, 15 year old daughter living in CA w/a Nanny. Retiring after this, his biggest contract yet.

Alas, after a month there was a fire on the rig he was on. Gulf of Mexico off of Alabama. He needed $30k to have a German expert come & fix the part. His bank account was frozen and he had to go in person to straighten it out. My rational mind knew he was bunk, but my heart would not listen. I held out hope for 3 and a half months. He started getting aggressive and accusatory.

Today I told him he was busted. The rigs were evacuated for the Hurricane.
Oct 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I get as much info that I can and I post it everywhere on Twitter, Instagram with #scamalert and I also send to the federal trade commission. Something has to he done and also I twit the info given to me to @wordswithfriends and if more people would do this Words with friends will start to take some responsibility and also the federal trade commission will look into it.

Twitter will shut them down. We have to get any information you can from them. Even phone numbers. My search led me to a group of guys living in accre Ghana. These people are not untouchable believe that. I am just shocked how many people fall for their scams.

Thank God I am happily married. You ladies need to take action instead of just blocking them. It will help the next lonely woman not become a victim. They want even to play with me and they keep a list of people that has threatened them and that's on to them. They have a new scam where they pose as pastors and want your bank account to send you money.

Please be wise nothing is free. If a man is meant for you God will send him in the right way.
Oct 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story different name
by: Anonymous

Christopher Neuer7 is his name and for months he has been trying to get my e-mail address and phone number and to come to hangout with him. Telling me how much he loves me, and how I am his beautiful queen.

I have constantly told him that I am married with children and not interested. Yet, he still writes the same love crap like we have known each other for years. I keep telling him I am not interested.

I also blocked him -- in which he went crazy and undoubtedly some how got unblocked and is back. I don't know if he started another account and came back. Talks about how he could not go on with me. He also works on an oil rig and has a son named Mark.

I love the WWF game and playing with my real life friends, but what should I do? Is there anything that can really be done to stop these people?

I would greatly appreciate any input that could be given.
Oct 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How gullilble was I
by: Anonymous

Yep fell for it but started to get suspicious of how he was orinally from Ireland then from California, and same story of wife died, mother has Dementia, was working for oil company in Louisiana then had new contract starting in Canada.

A bit odd that he was being picked up by helicopter to get to Canada! Anyway look out!! and I can't believe I fell for it. Thank god not money however pictures were sent to email so what an idiot!!!
Oct 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story !
by: Anonymous

I received a game request from Davebr3245, and dont normally respond to men I dont know. His story was his father killed in a car accident when he was 14, sister died 3 weeks later. He and his mother moved to France where her friend and husband lived. The husband raised "Dave" and taught him his business and he lived in France for 20 years. He has a 16 year old daughter in boarding school, and his wife and unborn child were killed in an accident 5 years ago. He is a supervisor for Golden Marine in the Gulf of Mexico and will be retiring soon, and loves to travel.

We started chatting on the game, then emails and then phone calls on Viber. I had suspicions about his thick French accent and wondered if this guy was a Nigerian scammer so asked that we video chat. He did start a video chat, and yes it was the good looking man in the photo, but the video lasted just seconds before we were disconnected.

He sent me a love song and was calling me dear and very attentive. I had my daughter in law do some research and I would say I was shocked, but I am not. I gave him my email address and phone number but will never part with personal info again, and hope he goes away.

I told him he was busted and will not answer his texts or calls.

Ladies Beware!!!
Oct 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		MikeR3234, another widower marine engineer..right!
by: Anonymous

Don't know what WWF did about him, but Twitter shut him down.

An update on your report. Thanks again for letting us know. Our investigation found this account violated the Twitter Rules:

Mike Robinson
@MikeRob10931541

We appreciate your help in improving everyone’s experience on Twitter. You can learn more about reporting abusive behavior here.
Oct 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

When I was chatting with one scammer, whom I felt wanted to blackmail me because he knew I was married, I had several different scammers send me friend requests.

Out of these different scammers, one wanted to friend me on facebook. One wanted to talk to me through messenger. One demanded my cell phone number. It just seemed that these 3 different scammers were the same person trying to access my friend list through Facebook and messenger and my location based off my cell phone number.

I have been told that anyone can tell your location from your cell phone number, which pings your location, so please do not give out your real cell phone number and do not friend them on Facebook. I actually believe he would have posted our conversations on Facebook if I had a Facebook account and/or had added these other two scammers up on Facebook or messenger.

Tricky little devils, these scammers can be.

BEWARE!
Oct 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomasjeff123
by: Anonymous

Thomasjeff123 another scammer.
Oct 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Engineers
by: Anonymous

So now it's been twice in one week. Both oil rig engineers, widowed, originally from Norway but now working in the Texas area drilling for oil off a platform in the Gulf. Both wrote broken English in text, and didn't bat an eye when I mentioned I was familiar with the oil rig engineer/deceased wife story and cautioned that it might appear disingenuous (hint hint).

Pesty people these men. I'm concerned that it's a group or even the same person since I've had two in a row, in less than a week, and I really don't want to have to stop playing. I do love WWF and have met some excellent people, not to mention my friends IRL that I play regularly.

What a shame!
Oct 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RE: Scott Miller
by: Anonymous

He will ask you to send money to his daughter for her birthday party since he’s away from home. He even gives you the account to send and the name of a woman he called that is his daughters teacher. He says he will come to visit you when his work is done. He also gets horny easily, so beware of his scams.
Oct 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morrison Jackson
by: Anonymous

Morrison Jackson is one of the most boring scammers I chatted with on hangouts. Lover??? Naw. He just wanted me to do sexual video chats on my side. He couldn't use a video on the oil rig because it would cause an explosion yet he could watch one. Double standard. I never did virtual sex while chatting to Morrison.

Also wanted Itunes cards & steam wallet gift cards later on to do his paper work on the rig. Itunes cards for his son's birthday. Called me his wife right away.

While chatting one night he called me by another female's name. So he may be juggling a lot of different women at a time, but he gets confused as to whom he is chatting with. I also think he is scamming men since he has 2 email accounts. One has a photo of him with another man & the other gmail has only his photo. He can be very hateful if you question him.

Beware. Morrisonjackson46.
Oct 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		GregCoxx1969
by: Anonymous

Was in the Army, wife died, daughter is 14, son is in boarding school. Said he went to University of Columbia in NYC. It’s Columbia University. He has bad spelling but went to Columbia??? From Austin and owns a construction business. I blocked him.
He sent pics too. Very convincing!

Ladies beware.
Oct 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morrison Jacksom
by: Anonymous

I have been chatting with Morrison Jackson for months. He juggles several women at once and is quite the charmer. He is a scammer and will ask for money or gift cards. Beware, he is a scammer. He gets very indignant if you question him about anything. I believe he also uses the name Austin Mark.
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morrison Jackson
by: Anonymous

Oh yes Morrison is quite the lover and quite the sweet talker. I have chatted with him for quite a while and now he’s asking for steam wallet cards. Gets very indignant when you turn him down or suggest that he’s off chatting with other women. Has a very heavy Nigerian accent. He is not for real that’s for sure.

Beware
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas David
by: Anonymous

To the person writing about Greg Anderson. Please forgive yourself. I also was scammed. Not by Greg but by another scammer. Not so much as actually sending money, but giving out my real name and things that could lead to my identity being stolen. I just never expected someone to lie to me about falling in love.

It has been really hard trying to get over the lies. It took me awhile to actually accept that my scammer was not real. He was supposed to come and rescue me. It was such a nice idea...probably too nice.

These scammers not only steal your heart they want all of your money. I am so sorry you went through all of his lies. It makes me angry,too. I only wish I could find out the real person or persons behind my scammer. I really believe there was more than one person behind my scammer... just based on everything that happened to me. I, however, do not believe I will ever be able to find out who the real person is/was behind my scammer.
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson
by: Anonymous

Innocent questions such as "Where are you?" Trying to find your location. Also, name of pets, favorite vacation spot, favorite color, car, etc. Got it!

Thanks!
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas David
by: Anonymous

Lucas David sounds like Greg Anderson, Greg001243. Brazilian, wife died, daughter died.

What is Lucas David username on WWF's. Would like to see what he looks like.

When someone is reporting a scammer please give as much information such as a description of the scammer, WWF's username, etc. We have to be more descriptive. One person, man or woman can have may scams.

I was hit hard and I want to prevent other from doing a stupid mistake that I will regret from the rest of my life and hating myself for what I did. This person took away my being. I saved for my elder years and my children.

All gone!
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Morrison Jackson
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know anything about Morrison Jackson?
On an oil rig in gulf of Mexico.

Needing Itune cards???
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson
by: Anonymous

Be aware of "innocent " questions that may help them steal your identity.
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I have recently had scammers asking for Steam Wallet cards.

I read where they cash the Steam Wallet gift cards and Itune cards in for cash. They are not using these cards nor do they need these cards to do paper work on the oil rig. But it sounds good and many people send them gift cards. Most of the money is being used to keep scams going and also funding the gangs behind the romance scammers.

NOT GOOD!

How many romance scammers do you think are on WWFs? I have came across over 20 myself so this is ridiculous. I believe they might be the same person with a different WWFs profile account but I guess we will never really know.

Wish we could see their real face!
Oct 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Wood
by: Anonymous

Thank you for all for the warnings. I have now blocked him as of today. Charming, sweet and I understand dangerous.

Thank you all.
Oct 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Wood
by: Anonymous

Beware of Anderson Wood-he IS a scammer. My friend was involved with him and while he is sweet and charming? He is dangerous. Beware!
Oct 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		ANDERSON WOOD
by: Anonymous

Scammers are nice. Scammers are charming. Scammers pursue MULTIPLE players (you're NOT the only one!). Scammers are PATIENT! If it's too good to be true then it probably is.

I have not come across Anderson Wood, and this person may not be a scammer however if he (or she) is professing their love and admiration within days or even weeks (and the two of you have not met in person) then most likely it's a SCAM!

Also they may not ask for $$ but they are gathering information to steal your IDENTITY! Don't let emotions cloud your judgement. IJS.
Oct 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Wood
by: Anonymous

The Anderson Wood I have been chatting with is so sweet. He has never harmed me. He has never asked for Itune cards for himself. He has never blackmailed me. We have been chatting since June 2018.
Oct 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing Along
by: Anonymous

To playing along, if you give your email out make a fake gmail account & get a google voice number. Also use Chrome Browser as it has layers of protection to protect your IP address & location.

I played along for awhile. Had 6 on hangouts. I ended up getting a "death threat". Scared me. I shut my WWFs account down.

These scammers are serious. Some have scammers working with them in the USA. Don't ever disclose your real name or location. Photos you send shows your location so make sure your location is disabled on your cell phone or camera is deactivated and be CAREFUL!

These scammers are serious. This is their job! They are professionals.
Oct 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bitcoin
by: Anonymous

Another thing my scammer wanted was for me to send money to him via Bitcoin, and he sent me the link even, after telling me how much he loved me, blah blah! I blocked him, but he had my e-mail address and sent back an e-mail , saying "so you Blocked me", almost threatening I thought!
Oct 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Livesaving drugs needed!
by: Anonymous

I chatted with a guy, supposedly in U.S. Army, and he said he is a Lt Colonel, got injured, and wanted me to send $1600, Australian, for him to have urgent medication sent from a guy in Dubai, what a load of sh..!

Like the US Army wouldnt look after their own!
Oct 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Playing along
by: Anonymous

I get scammers daily. I have gotten to the point that I play along. I make up names and jobs etc. I haven’t gone as far as giving my email or chatting on apps but I am getting to the point that I might just to turn the tables. I have caught many up in their own lies by doing a little research.

One most recently claiming to be devastated by the hurricane that hit his home. I am up to about 15 widows with children. And most are contractors currently "deployed" or on roil rigs.

So sad they are praying on people!
Oct 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		And the deception never ends
by: Anonymous

I have read everyone’s comments on this platform and I’m so glad that we have this opportunity to exchange thoughts and occurrences. It’s a very serious plague that has befallen us. I wonder just how many of us have been victimized that we don’t even know about. I don’t believe that there is currently any way to stop this scourge except to try to get the word out any way that we can.

Never trust a stranger. Let good sense prevail.

All of the incidents that I have read here have a common thread. I do believe that there is a large group of people involved with this particular type of scamming that makes it seem like a syndicate. This is not to be taken lightly. But the best way to stay safe is to avoid this sweet talk immediately.

Please don’t participate. Many people have written that the internet is the new way to find the possibility of romance and that this is a different age that we live in. I never mean to paint with a broad brush but I don’t agree with this assumption. There is nothing that can take the place of meeting someone in real life and in real time. It may not be easy but there are no short cuts and in the end the results will not be a lie because you will have been able to assess for yourself no smoke and mirrors.

Good luck everyone.
Oct 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mr. Tony Walker1960
by: Anonymous

Same story. US Army, supposedly in Libya. Widower whose wife died of ovarian cancer. Little girl in a boa4ding school here in the states.

What a creep!!!
Oct 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

My Romance Scammer was very charming. It was hard to leave him alone. However, I know in my heart he is not for real. It would be nice if he were for real but he is not for real. Someone said that your child has an imaginary friend and some people have an imaginary lover - a romance scammer online.

Also, his conversation mode seemed to change. After a while it was like the person behind the chats was someone else and not the same scammer that was trying to make me fall in love. Made me wonder if several people are working behind one profile name. I didn't like some of the things the last impersonator said. Plus, my scammer forgot a lot of things he should have known about me.

So I had to block him.
Oct 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		SCAMMERS ALL OVER THE WORLD
by: Anonymous

Hey all, let's not assume that all scammers are Nigerian. Scammers are all over the globe! I've read where many of them are Russian women pretending to be men! Also there are plenty of scammers who live in the U.S.

I came across a person who wrote very well, he seemed familiar with the east coast (he said he was from Boston, don't know if that was true or not). He was also familiar with pop culture and quoted scripture! Instead of the popular "dear" or "sweetie" he used "babe" a lot.

I quickly knew he was a scammer because he came on too strong and too fast. Anyway, just wanted to emphasize that scammers are not limited to any geographical area, race, ethnicity or gender. They don't care who you are or where you are.

All they want is your money and/or identity!
Oct 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Freeman Lee
by: Anonymous

Another scammer, and I could tell straight away but I kept him hanging in the hope he would stay away from someone more gullible than me!

He's an engineer working in an oil gulf company in Kuwait. What a catch, amazing he can't get a date ;)
Oct 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Some strategies
by: Anonymous

These guys are so easy to identify. I challenge them straight away when they ask where I am from by telling them I know they are Nigerian. This takes them aback and some admit it and ask how I know. I don't tell them of course.

I do get tired of being called dear and sweetie.
Another tactic is to simply ignore their questions so that they resign quite quickly, usually disappearing from the game without a trace.
Oct 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re Frances Jackson
by: Anonymous

Firstly does he answer your questions fully or are they in broken English. Secondly get plenty of photos of him and his family. Then you can check him out. Never be fooled by them.

There are plenty of apps or send your photos to and always talk to a friend ask for there views
Good luck.
Oct 02, 2018
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starstarstarstar 		Greg Wilson
by: Anonymous

Another scammer says his name is Greg Wilson and he has a daughter and his wife died last 5 year ago due to cancer. Same story. Basically if someone say he is a doctor, oil rig contractor, businessman or US army, they are scammers and Nigerian. They are 25 to 35 years old.
Oct 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers by the dozens and even more than that
by: Anonymous

I have made comments to this site a few times now because I too could have been scammed but my guard was never down. I've been around a long time and I could smell a rat from far away. I knew from all the sweet talk that the other person had an agenda and I wasn't wrong.

Anytime money was mentioned I shut them down. It was just so obvious. One guy even asked me if I had my own bank account. That was a dead give away for me about where the conversation was headed.

Yes, I hate these scammers too and I wish the game site would take action to block these people. I think the game site has an obligation to get involved because the problem is huge. If something sounds too good to be true in most cases it's not true. This in regard to the sweet talk. It's a trap that scammers are baiting.
Oct 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Francies Jackson
by: Anonymous

For sure Francies Jackson is a scammer. My scammer chatted with me for 3 months. Then asked for $6,500 to fix a piece of equipment on his oil rig.

I refused. He then asked me to set up an account at a bank so he could get the money from a contract in the millions of dollars transferred to the United States. No way as I told him that was money laundering. Blocked him right away.

These are scary thieves. Stay away from them.
Oct 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re David Williams
by: Hayley

Sorry to hear about your Grandma - she sounds as she has been really pulled in - I hope she doesn’t send any money . The name is synonymous with romance scams - take a look on ScamHaters United or scamaware to see if you can spot the photo that is being used (always a stolen photo from some innocent man). Maybe get your gran to look as it shows the photo used and the actual scammer who is behind it. I wish you luck as you sound so panicked. I hate these parasites doing this to women
Oct 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Common sense must prevail
by: Anonymous

I have no desire to ever rain on anyone’s parade. Most of us enjoy sweet words and building time with someone with whom we might feel comfortable with. But please pause long enough to think about that four little lettered word "love"

It can be so overused and spoken so easily without depth of meaning. Usually love in real life works this way; you have to be speaking and building time in real time and then your building a real foundation. This is the way true love evolves.

How in the world can someone say I love you when they have only met you virally which can only cover bits and pieces. I know that some people do fall in love online, but online relationships. It’s like navigating a very slippery slope. There is nothing like meeting and spending time in real time. You can’t ever know someone well enough virally.

Everything that person sends electronically can be full of lies. Everything should be checked out. Research that person you think you are interested in. Ask a ton of questions that you can check out. If the person is for real they will not mind to be helpful.

You have every right to do that.
Oct 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grandma is getting scammed by David Williams
by: Anonymous

The scammer is "David Williams" from Words With Friends. It’s been three weeks and she has already been proposed to. He apparently has a seven year old child and is from Baltimore, Maryland. He is supposedly on an oil rig stationed out in the Gulf of Mexico. He just asked her for a $1,500 iTunes gift card to fix a piece of equipment on the rig.

Sadly, she is in complete denial.

BE AWARE
Oct 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Francies Jackson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone played with this guy? I've been playing with him and chatting for a long time now - maybe 6 weeks. He hasn't asked for money yet, just that I let him fall in love with me and trust him and on and on and on. I almost think he's for real but not certain.

Oh - same old story - widowed, 2 daughters, works on the high seas. He's pushed me to do the chat apps but so far hasn't quit playing which is what they usually do when I continually tell them no.
Sep 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		This scamming is epidemic
by: Anonymous

I am reading everything that is written here and I’m amazed and pained that any of us have been subjected to such scandalous behavior. I agree that these monsters should be reported to law enforcement, but they are so slick that they don’t use their real names nor their real pictures.

I find that all of them are from a foreign country and that’s easy to tell by the way they write and their spelling and grammar is appalling. Their game skills for the most part are subpar.

One lady reported the other day that her mother was falling in love with someone she met on this site. Of course I have no way of knowing if she might be okay with this relationship but if it was me I would try my best to discourage her.

So weird that their stream of bogus as well as stupid line of nonsense is so much the same for all of them.

Please delete, delete, delete. If we ban together it might make a difference.

God bless all of you.
Sep 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rick Williams
by: Anonymous

Ladies, I just encountered another scammer on Words With Friends. Rick Williams username Bw894834.

He is on an oil rig off the gulf of Mexico. Going to play him. I HOPE YOU LADIES WHO LOSE MONEY ARE FILING A REPORT WITH YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORSEMENT AND REPORTING IT TO THE FBI. IT IS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN GET THESE MEN AND PROTECT OURSELVES AND OTHERS.

THE WEBSITE TO REPORT IS www.ic3.gov
Sep 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do you ever see faces live
by: Anonymous

No I have never seen a face live. What my scammer did was have a cardboard cut out with the fake photo. Not sure how they do this but I asked him to wave at me and he had to go right away. He also had quite an accent. Nigerian accent.

He never video called me again but I did block him after our little video call. He was such a fake.
Sep 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam Mark claims himself an oil contractor
by: Anonymous

This guy claims himself as an oil rig contractor. I talked to him recently and found out he’s a scammer.

Stay away from this guy.
Sep 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yet another illiterate oil rig worker
by: Anonymous

The usual story - oil rig, moves around a lot, thinks im beautiful (im plain at best lol) and his name is Paul Johnson
Sep 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do you ever see their faces live?
by: Anonymous

My 80 year old Mother is in the middle of what I am calling a scam. At least I am trying to convince her that this is a scam. She said the same as the stories below, he is a widow, wife died after birth of second child. He was from Sweden, daughter in university but son is with Grandmother while he is in the US working for a petroleum company.

She got a glimpse of his face once but since then the screen is black and she can only hear his voice. Periodically he calls her by her first name but uses Sweetie a lot. Has not "yet" asked for money but is in love with her and I would assume he is half her age or slightly older.

Does anyone on here ever see their scammers face consistently during skype or face time?
Sep 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Scammers and Cheaters
by: Anonymous

To Scammers and Cheaters:

I have also been playing WWFs for years. The scammers started "stalking" me as you call it in April. It was so bad by July, I was shutting my game down. I agree, if you ever chat with one you have numerous scammers sending you game requests. It is horrible.

Prior to shutting my game down, I changed profile pictures to deter them. However, they seemed to know I had chatted with other scammers. It actually made me wonder if it wasn't the same scammer I had blocked coming back after me with a different profile and name. It is very creepy.

I also noticed the scammers would use unfamiliar words while playing the game against me. Made me think they were using cheat sheets.

Do yourself a favor and don't chat.
Sep 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers and cheaters
by: Anonymous

Yes I have been playing on this word site for many years now and this scamming business has begun for me for the past two years and there is no end to it. It almost scares me as if I am being stalked. I refuse to chat at all.

I don’t need it and I can see even an innocent comment can get out of hand in no time. I believe to be on the safe side you have to be suspicious of everyone. Sad state of affairs. And I have a problem with players who use cheat sheets to score high. It makes the game a waste of my time. It’s easy to spot when you see multiple plays of words you have never heard of and the game becomes so out of hand. That’s not right either. I delete these games even if it counts against me.
Sep 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

Since I changed my profile & picture to a male specific look the scammers have left me alone.

Also, are we finding romance scammers who have been playing WWFs since 2010? Just curious. The scammers I came across started in the fall of 2017 & the year 2018.

Thoughts from anyone would be helpful.

Thanks.
Sep 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Adam Mark
by: Anonymous

I played a Mark Adams 19611961 I remembered on Words with Friends a few months ago. I blocked him shortly after he wanted to talk. He claimed to be a surgeon in Syria for peace keeping forces. I asked him all sorts of questions about where he was and the time of day was. Then I Googled him.

He told me a pack of lies.
Sep 25, 2018
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starstarstarstar 		William Fuller and Scott Muril
by: Anonymous

Stay away from players name William Fuller, Fredrick Mills and Iuke Bryan. They’re scammers. By the way, does anyone know the guy name Adam Mark?
Sep 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

I had 2 different Romance Scammers requesting me to talk dirty to them. Both wanted videos of me doing sexual things. All of these activities were requested so they could blackmail me on my facebook account.

These scammers make you believe they love you & are going to marry you. They are heartless & evil. Best thing is to block them & not chat with them at all.

They are professional thiefs.
Sep 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Rjason
by: Anonymous

Watch out for rjason. He uses the same widow with young child scam.
Sep 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers on Words With Friends
by: Anonymous

Folks who play Words With Friends. I have shared my experience with a few scammers on this site. Please don't be fooled by any man who says I love you sight unseen or any of the other empty comments that they are quick to offer up.

I'm not saying that every time this may happen, but I am saying it is very unrealistic and I can see how someone might be fooled by nice words but think clearly on this. 9 out of 10 times this person is trying to gain your confidence to find out more about you.

Be very careful and don't believe anyone until you have had a chance to physically check that person out. I would suggest asking questions that can be scrutinized because that is what has to be done.
Sep 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

The very same thing happened to me at least three times. Nice words and not much about sex which I thought was nice, but within a week they start asking for gift cards and money. Yes, oil rig workers or self contractors or ship workers to start. And they do not use their real picture nor do they use their real names.

So to track them down and not allow them to play would be a great thing for Words With Friends site managers to do. It has become epidemic. Best fix is not to chat with anyone, at least not on this site.
Sep 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bryson Hinson has disappeared
by: IrishOne

After reporting this (military) guy to Chase bank and words with friends, he has disappeared as quickly as he appeared. Thank you all for your informative comments and support.

Thank you to WWF and Chase.

I hope they keep a close eye on him.
Sep 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Andy Bryan
by: Anonymous

Same story, widow with young child working on a ship. Had Wallet taken and bank frozen. Used 213-536-9921 and 706-223-0528 as numbers. I knew it was a scam from the first message but have played along to get more info from him. I gave a fake number and name and all the info he has is fake. Just FYI
Sep 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers suck
by: Anonymous

I'm a pretty damn good player, and I can spot those scammers a mile away. I just tell them, if they can beat me, I'll consider chatting. Of course, I never would, I just want the points for the badges. hahahahahahahahaha

The occasional one will keep going, not understanding the "rules", but most will not. Bye-bye, Felicia!
Sep 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Veteran Scammer
by: Anonymous

If the dude were a Veteran he wouldn't be stationed anywhere!

The ones claiming to be active military are always scammers (all the ones I have come across anyway). Their English is usually broken, and I know more about the military than they do (I am an Army Mom). One guy told me "goodness, I'm in the Army, not the Air Force" when I kept asking him where he did his Airborne training.

That's when I informed him the the photo of the Soldier he was using had an Airborne patch on his shoulder representing the Airborne Division of the US Army. UGH! That's when he disappeared.

Good Riddance!
Sep 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Oil Rig Worker
by: Anonymous

A friend of mine has been contacted everyday, texting, phone calls very loving and says sweet things. Said he's from the United Kingdom, on an old rig, daughter that's 8 and stays with a Nanny. The childs mother died in childbirth. Lives in New He said his name is Peter. Wanted $25,000 to buy a oil rig part. I'm trying to convince her that this is a scam! Said he lives in NY. Smothers her with living comments.
Sep 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Veteran Scammer"
by: Anonymous

I received a chat message from a "Bryson Hinton", who had requested a game. I accept all game requests (until now, that is). He started out a little too sweet, so I was suspicous from the start. Within 2 days, he was giving me his life story about his wife, who died from cancer, and his now dying son.

He is asking me to send $2,000.00 to Chase Bank in Texas and he actually provided the "Nanny's" name and bank account information. I am trying to report this to Chase Bank, but they don't seem to give a crap if you're not a customer!!!

This SCAM is unbelievable and I certainly hope no one falls for it. Also, I am sure the picture he is using is not him at all. He types in broken English. He says he is a veteran and stationed in Afganistan. Yeah, right.
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Response
by: Anonymous

It is nice to know some of you are wise enough to detect scammers quickly. But don’t be so quick to judge others. I have been alone for 14 years, and certainly, I don’t need or look for love.

I am very happy with my life, but this scam took me by surprise as I never knew someone could be so sick to play with others feelings.

Fortunately, I followed my gut instincts and did some searching. A friend guided me to this site and it was an eye opener. Only harm was to feel stupid for thinking someone wanted to chat with me. Glad I realized in time and blocked the scammers (because I don’t think there is only one).

Best defense is to know they are out there. Once you know it, you don’t become a victim. Thanks to all that posted here with their experiences, preventing others to fall for it.
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Shocked
by: Anonymous

Everyone is in a different state of mind. Many like yourself, see thru the scams. Others who may be more vulnerable due to personal circumstances fall temporarily into the romance scammer's hands.

Romance scammers find the weaknesses in their victims. Maybe a female is in a stagnant marriage or relationship. This provides the scammer with easy access to the victim's emotions.

Please remember we are not all wired like you. I am so glad to hear you saw through the jerks & blocked the scammers. Eventually, those who fall prey to the romance scammer will figure it out. I just hope they do not give away too much personal information to lose their identity & I hope they fugure it out before losing too much money, emotions, & mainly their dignity.

Remember do not give out personal information to someone you have not met in person & do not send money to someone you have not met in person.

Also, no sexting with someone who has only sent you a photo. You do not know who you are really talking to.
Sep 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Shocked
by: Anonymous

It blows my mind how easily so many women are swayed. I sure wish so many could fix their self esteem. This stuff is sad. These guys never get past the 5th message with me. What is the difference!? I mean, I've been alone for 6 years. So, it isn't attention.

Ladies, please be vigilant and aware and not needy and blind.
Sep 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Unscathed and Grateful
by: Anonymous

I have been checking this website daily for the past couple of weeks and it is a real eye opener. I had no idea this scamming was going on. I was not looking for love but fell in love with a very charming man in the spring.

He lured me over to hangouts and started sending very romantic messages and love songs. The attention was flattering. I discovered that at least one of the photos he sent me was photoshopped to convince me he was working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

The common threads of these scammers is unbelievable and you would think they would be more original. My heart has been broken but I will get over it. I was saved from losing my money or my marriage. I am grateful to a couple of good friends along the way as well as this very helpful website.

Thank you!!

ED: you are welcome!
Sep 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Ray or Dusty Pitts
by: Anonymous

Ladies beware! This guy's first question was where are you from and the second was what is your religion? He's blocked! If you get an invite check their stats. They usually have just created a profile and their stats will be really low.
Sep 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Bobby and Lucas Moore and Williams Rolland
by: Anonymous

These 3 men are scammers playing on words with friends. Please be very careful. Lucas is very romantic. Anthony Bobby is very nice. And William Rolland is very pushy and will not stop.

The best way to get them to leave you alone is to ask them for a selfie with today’s newspaper. They do not like that and will try to send you pictures but all the pics they are using are false Identities of peoples photos that they stole our Facebook
Sep 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

Herein lies the problem. The victim whether it be male or female falls in love with the romance scammer. While the scammer is scamming several others at the same time. They will tell you that you are their only one, that you are their life.

Now some won't ask for money. They are gathering information about you. Others use heir "children" to pull at your heart strings to send Itune cards or the latest request is Steam Wallet cards.

Just remember they really do not care about you. All they want is your money.

Such a tragedy.
Sep 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Comment
by: Anonymous

I had no idea romance scams existed. Out of the blue, I got chatting with a very charming "brain" that swept me off my feet during a very difficult time. But things didn’t add up and I started to doubt. I made a comment to a friend and she suggested all was a lie directed to manipulate me and make me either loose money or identity.

I started "googling " and found this site. To say the least, it prevented me from loosing not only money but to further fall in love and become a victim. Thanks to the generous souls that share their painful experiences, I am walking away unharmed.

Good job by checking all posts, and for those that feel to scam them back, just let karma do justice. By keeping the contact you are deepening the wound in your heart.

Set yourself free, block them out of site, out of mind.

Be blessed
Sep 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Helpful Site
by: Anonymous

I am in agreement with the person writing about the helpful site. I too fell in love with a scammer this spring. It has been so hard getting over him. And just like the person who wrote about the Helpful site, I did not block him; I am doing the scamming now.

Yes, the money was very little. But what it takes from your heart is the most costly part of the deal. How can these scammers be so heartless?

This site has helped me and if anyone out there thinks it's dangerous to scam the scammer, please put your two cents in...thank you.
Sep 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Helpful site
by: Anonymous

In regards to the person thinking this site is a scam. I was lured in by a scammer in mid April. I was lonely and vulnerable and fell in love. I sent one $50 I-tunes card and my son found out and went to work.

I was hard to convince, but when he showed me this site with all the comments from different people, that's all it took. Oh I didn't block him. I'm doing the scamming now, but it's not costing me one red cent. And by the way, it's not the little bit of money that hurt me.

It really took a while to get over the mental part of it!

So Thank You for this site!

ED: You are welcome
Sep 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do we trust this site?
by: Anonymous

I have to say I am very dubious about THIS site. Two messages below a link was given by the editor in order to be able to post photos. I copied and pasted it as it isn’t a link which just takes you to that page. That took me straight to a page for Asian girls wanting to chat.

Why has this been set up so that we can’t just post photos to our comments? Why aren’t we able to comment directly to another person’s post?

With all due respect, if this comment of mine is not posted, I shall know this site is a scam in itself!


ED: I think the above comment is from a scammer trying to drive people away from this site and finding out about scams.

The link always provided to show photos [including the link referred to below] is:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html

which anyone can check and does not go to any other site. It is clearly a link that you can see the web address and not a link you click on that takes you somewhere else when you click on it.

As explained below, you can post photos when you are posting a new submission so the photo relates to that submission otherwise photos of unrelated scammers get lost in threads that don't relate to them.

All comments are reviewed before publishing to:

1. Stop people using this site to post spam and adverts for their business

2. Stop trolls leaving abusive comments about the intelligence of women falling for these scams

3. Stop scammers leaving messages pretending to be women who say that a particular person is not a scammer and to trust them

4. Stop scammers pretending to be somebody who can help women get their money back by leaving an email address and asking for more money

5. Take out the four letter words some submitters use to describe their scammers.

If after reading all the thousands of genuine comments on this site you really think the site is a scam itself, you need help or you are a scammer yourself!
Sep 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

My latest scammer is going by the name of Paedar Cormac. Using the photo of Luicianno Stranghetti. and trying to get you to invest in Bitcoin.

So here's how to get started. You'd visit coinbase.com on your device and then you'd create an account. There will be some verification processes. When you've passed them, you can then buy Bitcoin worth £5000 that's a copy of his texts.

Obviously your investing in his pocket.
Sep 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

One scammer told me he was in love with me after 5 days of chatting on WWFs. I told him there was no way we had not even met. He said: "This is not our first chat. We have been chatting for 5 days."

Good grief they own you if you say hello. Just don't chat! That is the best advice.
Sep 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Question
by: Anonymous

Does anyone knows how to download pictures to appear here?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Sep 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Robinson
by: Anonymous

English is decent but quirky, VERY anxious to have my email address. When I told him I didn't feel comfortable doing that just yet, he became became even pushier. Told him, I didn't like feeling pressured and wished him luck.
Sep 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for Douglas Sane!!
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this player as same thing as the stories below. He is widowed and his daughter is in a coma. He desperately needs money to start her treatments. I called him out on it and said,"thank you dear for your time".

Absolute Rubbish!!!!
Sep 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		British American from Italy!
by: Anonymous

I've been contacted by 2 scammers. One says he is a doctor in Kabul and the other an engineer. Although they both say the are living in USA but are originally from Europe the terminology they use is African. One said he was British American. Half Italian and half American. Said his grandma was from East London but refused to tell me anything else about her.

I was almost tempted to play along but not quite.

Blocked on wwf.
Sep 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marko Bergmann
by: Anonymous

This guy is unreal. Said he was a civil engineer who just flew to Florida from Sparks, NV. to interview for a contract to build roads and bridges in Puebla, Mexico. He told me he lost his wife and two children in a car accident 3 years ago and has since poured himself into work. He was supposedly born in Beatrice, Nebraska and spent a lot of years in Germany growing up. He even sent a picture of his passport.

Wanted me to look for property because he sold his house to pay for this contracted job. Told me that the contract would pay 50 million dollars. He was in danger where he was staying and asked me to send him an iTunes card for $100, but I did not of course. Caught him in a bunch of lies and blocked him.

Then found him on Facebook and Instagram so watch out ladies as he is awful. The pictures he sends are of a very handsome man.

So Evil!
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wilson Raymond scammer
by: Anonymous

Was drawn to him immediately. Very good looking pro.pic. Things weren’t adding up after two weeks. Last straw when he asked for Itune cards. This is so sad because I love Words but now think differently.
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

It is the same old story. The first time I was hit up it was really exciting until they started asking for money, no Itune cards. They wanted $6,500 to fix an oil rig part that had broken. The next round was asking me to set up an banking account in my name so payment on a contract performed in a foreign country could be transferred to the United States.

Really? That is money laundering. These guys are total jerks. Preying on innocent and lonely women. Get a life.

Never tell them anything true about yourself. They make you lie. Protect yourself and just block them. However, if you talked to one you are put on a list as one who chats and you will start receiving a lot of WWFs game requests.

I literally closed my account out.

I am DONE!
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Luke & Davis Michael Miller: same scammer?
by: Anonymous

Richard Luke sounds remarkably like Davis Michael Miller - very similar scenario: wife died in childbirth 8 year old daughter, born in Norway. Got a contract on oil rig 600,000 miles off the Gulf of Mexico and wanted to come to England to marry me. Asked me to find a beautiful house for me, him, his daughter and his mother.

Why would I want an 8 year old when I’m 65? Why would I want to live with his mother & why oh why would I be so naive as to want to marry a man I had known for 5 days and had never even spoken to?!?!?

All I wanted was to play Words. I have changed my settings and blocked him plus reported him, not that the latter does a single bit of good it seems to me!
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Never send money to anyone!
by: Anonymous

Why would you send money to anyone that you have never met in person!?

Red flag is when they say Hi Dear in my opinion.
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Luke
by: Anonymous

lukerichard885@gmail.com

Always called me dear or dearie. Said he grew up in London, moved to the US, graduated from Yale and is currently deployed in Kuwait. Lost his wife during childbirth, has a 6 year old daughter. Didn’t ask for any money but told me he loves me not even two weeks into chatting. I may be lonely and single but I’m not stupid.

Blocked him on words and hangouts.
Sep 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on wwf
by: j morris

I came across a scammer over the past 2 weeks. His name is Andrew Jefferson and he said he was German and lived in Alabama, then Orlando, oh now Miami. Owns a construction company and sells antiques. He is a charmer, but his accent does not sound German.

He then sent me a pic of a fake CIA card. Unbelievable. He said he had an assignment in London for 2 weeks and while there needed $500.00 for his college age daughter in the states as he forgot his credit card. Send it to Walmart to Walmart/ a friend will pick it up for her. Got very angry when I called him out on it.

I blocked him fast. Listening to his BS was funny, but creepy.
Sep 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcoantonio53542
by: Anonymous

Marcoantonio53542@gmail.com
Marcoantonin531@gmail.com

Reported this guy before, and he’s using a stolen photo, pic of him with a Cat, reported him to zynga but he’s still on.

Tried to scam me before for $30,000 because he need to fix ‘equipments’ on the oil rig.
Changed my photo on Wwf and used my maiden name, and he thought it was a different person and I got the whole story again, but this time asking for $4,500. I’ve been playing along for a while wasting his time, hopefully keep him from scamming someone else!!

First time said he had one son, wife died giving birth, this time he’s saying he has a boy and a girl.
Sep 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Moore
by: Anonymous

Lucas Moore is a scammer. He is still on word with friends. Please don’t listen to all his lies and just delete him. He is going for personal information about you.
Sep 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Moore
by: Anonymous

I played Lucas Moore for almost 2 months. He is a scammer. Please don’t play him. He is still playing on WWF playing. I reported him but they basically blown me off about it. His pic is of a man who is happy married in NY. I found this mans FB account. All the pics of Lucas Moore were from the other mans fb account. When I confronted him he called me a goat and threatened to kill me.

He is very charming and must use a script. In the beginning his English was good but the more we talked the worst his English got.

Please stay safe. He started asking personal questions to get your information.
Sep 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		MikeR3234, another widower marine engineer..right!
by: Anonymous

Anyone come across a Mike Robinson? MikeR3234, "widower, Marine engineer, in Houston, with 12 yr old son"? He started trying to reel me in slowly a week ago and I have been watching him carefully and investigating him.

Ladies, Google images is your friend. Do not fall for this crap, and report them.
Sep 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anyone have an experience where their English was really good?
by: Anonymous

The person I talked to had really good English skills. Thoughts?
Sep 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Play them at their own game
by: Anonymous

I have made up a false persona for these scammers. Give them false information. Little bit of fun before blocking.
Sep 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How do they get the money
by: Anonymous

I'm curious - what instructions are given to you when they get you to agree to send them money? How do you get the money to them? I've had instructions and wonder if others have the same ones.

What is a red flag we need to be aware of?
Sep 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Searched for
by: Anonymous

Go to scam haters united as this is on Facebook they will be able to help you.
Sep 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeffrey SCORT
by: Anonymous

Anyone received messages from a Jeffrey SCORT? Not Scott. If so, please respond. Thank you!
Sep 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Currently being scammed
by: Anonymous

I can't believe I've fallen for this. Been talking for a week. I got lured to hangouts. This morning I noticed his picture on hangouts is different from his profile picture on WWF. I'm not sure why I didn't notice that before.

Last night told me he loved me. We've been talking for about a week. Tom Ledwick is his name on WWF. Oil rig worker on a BP rig off of Aberdeen, Scotland, wife died, daughter in boarding school in Turkey.

Planning my exit strategy.
Sep 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Searched and found nothing
by: Anonymous

I have been in a "relationship" for almost 3 years. Yes, he has stolen money from me. I have pictures and want to see if anybody else recognizes him. I met him on fb and since the same pictures have shown up back on fb with a different name. I am a PI and have searched diligently and have found nothing other then the new fb account
Sep 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greg
by: Anonymous

Ladies, I see my scammer is still on Words With Friends. His name is Greg. Sitting on the edge of a lounge by a pool wearing a red tee. If he romances you or ask you for itune cards. Do not do it. Post it on this site.
Aug 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baileydoglas473
by: Nico case

Same old story! Oil rig bla blah. When I told him I was an anti fraud agent who loved catching criminals and had already intercepted 5 Nigerian criminal cartels this year he resigned but not before writing.

"Alaye nafa ya?"
Aug 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of scammer Johnson Elof
by: Anonymous

Same old story, widowed man with two kids in boarding school. Said he was a cardiologist. Busted him by asking for pic of his medical degree.

Disappeared.
Aug 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I am sitting here wondering how long the scammers will continue to lurk on WWFs. You would think the market is now saturated. It would be nice if they would just go away.

My being married has not deterred scammers. I would say 30% of the scammers still prey on married women. What you must do is block the scammer as they approach you as this is the only safe way to handle these romance scammers.

I hope someday Karma comes back and bites them.
Aug 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Godswill Jakes
by: Anonymous

This guy claims to work for BP oil and live in California. Very keen to connect on Hangouts. Eventually gave himself away by asking for an iTunes card. Called me a shitty friend when I called him out on his scam.

These guys (and gals, I understand) are such a pain! Most of us are just interested in playing a word game, not finding a date!
Aug 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I feel like I am reporting 2 to 3 people a day. Best way to stop is say you are married with kids and then poor, and your chat gets locked. Please report them and block them. I just wanted to have fun and play scrabble.

Now its constantly unwanted chats with fake people.
Aug 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hillary Edward
by: Anonymous

During the past couple of weeks a fellow that was said to be off the Gulf of Mexico on an oil rig. His contract was for 12.5 million. He was a single father. Lost his wife during the birth of his second child. Once I started challenging him with questions, he stopped contacting me.

Anyone else heard of this scammer. Also wrote in broken English & referred to me as Dear.
Aug 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Brianthompson on WWF
by: Anonymous

Beware! He says he's on an oil rig in Spain. Needs lots of money due to an explosion on a oil rig. Even put me in touch with his "daughter". Started asking for money after a month of romantic texts, emails and phone calls. Acted indignant when I called him out. He's very intelligent and probably has others he's scamming.
Aug 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Hughes Moore
by: Anonymous

Beware. He is a very charming good looking man. Also an Marina engineer working on an oil rig off the gulf of Mexico. His pictures are of someone else on Facebook who is a happily married man that lives in New York. This guy is very convincing who wants to marry within the first two weeks.

Also when I called him out he threaten to kill me and called me a goat Lol
Aug 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Mark
by: Anonymous

I think this dude is a scammer. Works on rigs in Mexico. Says 'my dear' a lot! The English in the messages is just off. Been reading through and it all seems eerily familiar. Anyone else had dealings?
Aug 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Brown
by: Anonymous

Engineer. Loves to chat and say how much he loves
you. Even sent fake passport to prove who he is.
Aug 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter Lewis
by: Anonymous

Says he is a contractor from West Fargo North Dakota. Lost his wife in car accident. Has 13 yeat old daughter. Tries to convince you got put us together.
Aug 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Edgard
by: Anonymous

Another scammer.

PLEASE ladies do not believe anyone on words with Friends. They all have same basic story. In military or oil rig. There spouse has died and they have children not with them. The way they "write" doesn't fit a real person.

Don't let the attention fool you!!
Aug 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be alert at all times
by: Anonymous

I was almost taken in by Davis Michael (Miller) Dayton Ohio. Single dad 62; daughter Eva 8; mom living with them. He says he’s originally from Norway and that his Norwegian name is Eivaind.

His wife died in childbirth as did Eva’s twin sister. Told me he was a finance supervisor and then a couple of days later he was going to a second interview for a job - which he got - as an oil rig supervisor.

Watch out for:

1.Photo shopped photo of him and Eva
2.Sometimes his second name Michael is spelled Micheal
3.Manages to arrange a Nannie for Eva and Mom within a few hours of leaving to go to new job 600,000miles off the coast of Gulf in Alabama
4. Does not take important issues seriously or have a typical human response to situations that normal human beings would.
5. When I asked him to send a selfie of him on the Drilling platform (another way for me to catch him out) he sent a photo of him in a sweatshirt and shades plus another photo of men drilling. I FOUND THE VERY SAME PHOTO IN GOOGLE IMAGES WITHIN 3mins.
6. Do not be fooled by his sweet talking and if he wants to buy you a beautiful house and marry you - BLOCK THIS CREEP. But more importantly, try not to be lured off WORD and over to Hangouts!!!!
Aug 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		George ayama
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had contact from him please. Says he is the US military and from Michigan and deployed at the moment in Syria.
Aug 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Engineer Mark Williams
by: Anonymous

Hi ladies. I started communications with a guy named Mark William. He claims he is widowed with a 13 year old son in California. He is currently on a ship in Turkey.

Anyone talking to him?
Aug 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

FYI. Men are being addressed by romance scammers on WWFs, too. My husband has had several women from Russia requesting to play games and then begin chatting about being single and looking for a husband.

It is my belief that these scammers are attacking any and all types of players on WWFs. Just be careful if they start chatting and asking personal questions about yourself.

There are numerous sites that discuss recognizing a romance scammer. Do yourself a huge favor and google Romance Scammers and how to identify one. Remember it is never safe to give out personal information about yourself to someone you met online and have never personally met in person.
Aug 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Garry
by: Anonymous

To the one who posted about Michael Garry and any other posts about men not requesting money.

You need to remember it is not always money they are after. They want your IDENTITY. Please do not give out any information to these scammers. Even your name is almost too much information. They can track you down via the internet to find out information to steal your identity.

They ask you questions that might reveal your personal passwords to online accounts such as Amazon, banking accounts, online credit card accounts. They want to know your favorite color, the names of your pets, what car you drive, your age, your birth date, your favorite vacation spot as they are after your identity.

Do not be honest with these creeps as they are not your friend and they will claim to love you unconditionally and forever until they claim your identity. Also, some of the scammers are after Itune cards, money to help fix broken down pieces of equipment, money laundering, and also blackmail.

They are not all after monetary items, but personal information about you to be used against you later on.

This is highly dangerous and it is a game you do not want to get involved in. Resist communicating with these identity thieves. In the long run you will be safer and will be able to sleep at night.
Aug 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		LISTEN PLEASE
by: Anonymous

I agree with LISTEN PLEASE. These scammers do not care about you. They want your identity, location, phone number, email address, physical address, etc. They do NOT love you nor care about you. This is their occupation & they are professionals.

They want your money & mostly your identity. This is how they make a living. It isn't one guy behind the fake name; it's a huge professional network working to steal your identity & most of all your money & heart. They are heartless & uncaring.

Leave them alone. Block them & move on. It is part of the Dark Web.
Aug 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		LISTEN PLEASE
by: Anonymous

It seems that a lot of you ladies are taken with these guys so please be smart. I understand that we all love to hear sweet things especially after years of a stagnated relationship. Do not fall into their trap. I beg you. If you need a friend contact me at Beccajane424@gmail.com and put scammers on the subject line and I'll be a friend to you and I'll never ask anything of you. Peace!!!
Aug 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Help
by: Anonymous

Anyone playin with Arjunsharma1@yandex.com? If so please comment if he asks for financial aide. Thanks
Aug 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

They also change their email address to go with their changed profile name & photo.
Aug 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

Andersonwood1970 is using TR Prescod's photos...

Ladies beware.
Aug 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Edgard
by: Anonymous

Anyone familiar with Paul Edgard??
Aug 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf
by: Anonymous

I think they change their profiles. If possible post the e-mail for others to try to track down. We need to find this low life and expose them
Aug 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Garry
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been approached by Michael Garry? He plays practically every day. I’ve been talking with him for about 3 months and so far he hasn’t asked for money. I expect it any day. I’m suspicious but have no proof yet that he’s a scammer.

Anyone who has been approached by him please email me at:shelly51448fc@aol.com. Oh and btw he loves me and will never leave me.
Aug 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

I no longer have a photo in my profile picture, but unfortunately, when I send a new WORD request I am getting declined so the scammers have scammed my game time.
Aug 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Profile picture
by: Anonymous

My profile picture used to be a head shot of myself - lol and I put it like that because I figured they would see I was older and not bother, but little did I know! Now I changed my profile pic to a far off shot of my whole self - with my horse - and i'm wearing a helmet.

You can see nothing of what I look like. Low and behold the requests have stopped coming in! It's awesome.
Aug 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Gray
by: Anonymous

Started out with a "hi dear" and wanted me to go to Hangout app. Claims he was a civil engineer living in Alaska, widowed with a daughter 9 years old, wife died 3 years ago and he was getting ready to travel to Turkey to see his "mum". Low and behold his mom has been diagnosed with cancer and he had to pay all the hospital bills and is left with no cash.

Asked me for 10k and he would pay me back once he was in Canada where his next job was. I asked him if he thought I was an idiot.

His language skills are what tipped me off in the beginning but I played along. When he asked me for the 10k, I said of course, anything to help you out, please give me all the info so I may transfer the money!! He was ecstatic! Then I blocked him.
Aug 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Get away from scammers
by: Anonymous

FYI I haven’t received any game requests since I turned off play someone new but I have also turned off online friends notifications.

The other thing you can do is NOT accept play. The give away name is in the title of the player. !
Aug 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

I for one changed my profile name to a generic title. I will never use a photo of myself in my profile. Your photo can be snipped out of the frame and saved as a JPEG.

These scammers are heartless. All they care about is stealing your identity. Please be careful. Every photo you have used in your profile picture could very well have been snipped out and saved on their computers. Of course, you would have had to accept a game from them before they could steal your photo. But I am sure many of us did accept games until we finally figured out their intent.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Aug 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert Philips 10
by: Anonymous

I cannot prove this person is a scammer, but his story is similar to others I have read.

The story I got was he was widowed, living in the US, daughter in boarding school in UK, and he's looking for love. Does some kind of engineering (?) work with rigs; also something about drawing / architecture. He and his daughter are "close", yet she gets mad at him because he "works too much" - yet, she's in the UK (?) Says he is from Denmark, but lost his accent since he's lived here for 40 years.

He is new to WWF, but has higher average word score, etc. Like others, his messages do not have proper wording, phrasing, and/or grammar.

To Anonymous of 7/23/18, there is a picture of him (Robertphilips10) in a white shirt, mirrored sunglasses, sitting on a chair/stool, outside. Is he the "guy"?


Jul 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar Richard Michael
by: Anonymous

I spoke with him for 7 months and he is a widow living in UK with a daughter living in the states. Has anyone spoken with him. A nice looking man in white sitting on a bar stool.
Aug 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Get Away From Scammers
by: Anonymous

FYI. I turned off play someone new & I am still getting game requests from weirdos like 12 at a time.
Aug 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pic
by: Anonymous

Was the guy requesting iTunes card for donations who had the picture with a dog?
Aug 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Celly Harvard University
by: Anonymous

Started playing with him a few days ago and he said that he wanted any donation to support an orphanage in Africa. I told him I support World Vision and was all I could donate. Then I told him I was going to town and he asked me to pick up A $50 US iTunes cards for the orphanage where he was volunteering.

I replied that I was going to report him to Scammers and he is totally gone from WWF. He was in his early 50’s and quite nice looking on his picture.

Aug 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

It is so sad how the romance scammers has taken a great game of scrabble and turned it into a nightmare for some.

Sure, at first, the love and romance is fun and exciting. However, when it takes a turn for the romancer to start scamming one for money, or even their life, it is no longer fun and exciting. It turns it to a huge game for your life.

I urge all woman who are aware of scammers to try and reach out to another woman who is playing WWFs with a known scammer to let them know. The player might snub you and even block you, but at least you tried to protect their identity, money, and life.

I for one have deleted my WWFs game, which is a shame but I had to do so. But the amount of strange men asking me to play has become so bothersome that the game is no longer worth the risk. Hang in their ladies and please keep focused on protecting yourself.
Aug 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Get away from scammers
by: Anonymous

For all of us that are sick to death of scammers on WWF then go into settings on you profile page and turn off play someone new.

It’s great not having any weirdos to deal with on a daily basis.

You just play your list of people.
Aug 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

I just got a death threat and this is scary ladies.
Aug 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		X is on here scamming for women with money
by: Anonymous

X is on here looking for sugar momma's. He lies about education and he only has a 10th grade education, smokes a lot of pot and drinks a minimum of 6 beers an evening.

He has no plans to actually be with you unless you plan to support him.

Enjoy Aaron Harvick aka Airharv2
Aug 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

I am fed up with these jerks. It makes me want to completely stop playing WWFs. These Romance Scammers think we are so dumb. They proclaim their love within days of chatting on WWFs.

All of the questions they are asking are to find out your password questions. Do not be honest about any of their questions.

Do you have pets? No
Do you have kids? No
Are you married? Yes
What is your favorite vacation spot?

Seriously, they are catfishing for your answers to password questions. Do not fall for their fishing because after all this is just BS.
Aug 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Warning
by: Anonymous

Below idea is fantastic. I tried to warn a player. The response? She block me. And kept playing with the scammer. Very sad because these scammers can ruin your life!
Aug 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Adrian
by: Anonymous

Thomas Adrian and Thormas Andran are both the same person but he forgets which way to spell his name and has now changed his name to Thomas Smith. He is still playing on words with friends and definitely a scammer. Asked me to send steam wallet gift cards then western union transfer money to Tommy Wilkerson, State Clarksville Texas
Zip code 75426

He his changed his email address to Thomassmith645@gmail.com
Aug 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Constantine Philipas, Independent Oil Contractor, Alaska
by: Anonymous

Constantine comes off as very chatty from the beginning, "Good morning. Did you sleep well? Where are you from? etc". At least no terms of endearment involved. Always wants to play the short form of the game rather than the classic for some reason. He was born in Italy, but came to the US at age nine. I became suspicious when he said that he was working in Alaska.

Then today, he said that he was a tool pusher instructor and Independent oil Contractor on Endicott Island. So I blocked him. My tension honestly starts to build whenever I notice a comment from any guy on this game anymore.

It would be so nice just to be able to relax and play without having to keep my guard up!
Aug 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

Question to all:

Do you think the romance scammers on WWFs are all one network? Or do you think there are several scamming networks working WWFs.

There are those posing as military men. There are oil rig men. There are independent contractors. What are your thoughts?

There are just way too many of them. Hard to stay on top of all of these scammers.
Aug 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

I think it would nice if you see someone playing a game with a person you know is a scammer and then you send them a game request and then warn them.

These scammers can be so convincing. They make you think they really love you. Well in a sense they do love you for a month or two, until they steal your heart, get your identity, steal your money, and then leave you dead cold broke. They are heartless but make you think you are the heartless one.

These jerks need stopping. Just a note, they will break every rule in the book to break your heart. Maybe we should romance the scammer ourselves??? LOL
Aug 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer magnet?
by: Anonymous

I’ve been playing WWF for years. My profile pic was never of my face until about 2 weeks ago. I’d never had anyone attempt to scam me on this Game until I changed my profile pic to one of me.

Suddenly every older man seems to show interest. First one was Terri Stain who said he’s 60, going to retire as soon as his "time on the platform" is over this time. Said he’s a widower, has a 15 year old daughter who is taking care of his mom and a nanny while he works on the oil rig. Professed his love for me about 2 days in.

Never asked for money but I was watching for it. At one point I had another guy reach out too and I told Terri about it and he told me to ignore him. That it wasn’t safe. Ha, he’s trying to keep me safe, while also scamming me! While I’m talking with him I’m now getting all kinds of guys sometimes multiple in a day wanting to chat with me. When I told Terri that I thought he was scamming me, of course he said he wasn’t that he truly loved me.

When I pointed out that his "story" is almost verbatim with what other stories are, he told me I "hurt his feels so bad" and then silence.
Aug 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Petersmith21
by: Anonymous

I suggested to him early on that he was African/Nigerian and that the photo was not of him - and he really flew off the handle, calling me crazy and so on. This is a common ploy of these guys, questioning the sanity of the opponent. He had all the usual questions and shaky English, but it didn't stop him from unleashing some choice abuse when he realized he'd been sprung.

I always check how long a challenger has been playing and how many games they have won, and find that this is a good indication of the Nigerian scourge. The kinds of men in the photos are also a pointer!

But I am sure the same players change names and photos on a regular basis
Aug 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil men
by: Anonymous

Don’t listen to any sweet talk! I think they are all out to get your money eventually! I have only had one that requested $700 to get help for his very sick son. He was on an oil rig 400 miles from land.

So I blocked him and also reported him. I am 79 and there is no way someone in their 50’s or 60’s would be interested in me! Also, their pics are very similar and I am sure they just change their name.

Don’t give out your cell number or Facebook or anything to anyone!
Aug 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Prove it
by: Anonymous

They seem to know when women are vulnerable by trying to win them over by telling them how much they love you after a week.

Please tell a friend and take a reality check.
They want your identity and your hard earned cash.

Once they have that you will be dumped.

Check your details as there are plenty of sites that will help you check him out. Scam haters United is great and a Facebook page they have helped me with many pictures I have sent them. And give good advice.
Aug 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks for advice
by: Anonymous

Thank you for your comments on this site. It has been such a help in hearing how to avoid the scams. I'd sure like to see some of the guys punished. But it looks like it is up to us.

Sharing stories has been so helpful and educational. Thank you for this site and everyone that contributes.

ED: you are welcome
Aug 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

They all have the same basic story. Widow with a child. Hi dear i am having feelings for you. Never really have a conversation. Don't really answer your questions. Want to use whatsup or hangout.

Then about after a month they want you to buy them a amazon card. Then when you call them out they quit the game!
Aug 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Proves He is the Person in the Photo
by: Anonymous

It's a scam Sis! Don't give in. He is using false/stolen documents! Do not risk your marriage for someone who is trying to con you! These people will stop at nothing!

DO NOT BE A STATISTIC!

We must stay two steps ahead.
Aug 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Proves who he is thru a photo
by: Anonymous

No, I have never experienced one sending photos of passports and such. After a month of online all of mine demand money and I usually block them. However, I did have one that created a profile for his daughter who requested a WWFs game. That was creepy...he also sent me e-mails and would not stop texting my phone so I had to decommission my gmail account as well as get a new phone number.

Always get a google voice number. These numbers cannot be traced as easy as your own cell phone. Hope this helps as these guys are smart.
Aug 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Don't be fooled!!
by: Anonymous

These guys will pull every trick in the book to fool women, including producing photos and documentation. None of it is genuine, believe me! They are after your money, that's the long and short of it.
Aug 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Proves he is the person in the photo
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had this experience? After a month of falling in love on-line, you won't give any money, suddenly you get photos of the guy with a sign he loves you, to prove who he is. Then he takes photos of passports, drivers license, contract of where he works, etc. All this to prove he loves me and we will build a life together. He knows I am married for 64 years and much, much older.

Now he seems so genuine. What is he up do? What an adventure this has been!

Need advice, please.
Aug 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words
by: Anonymous

Laughing so hard at the last comment about "Fixing these dorks" - so funny.
You’ve got to have a little humor, it’s so out of hand, someone has to do something about it, as it’s really ridiculous.
Aug 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Scott
by: Anonymous

My sister fixed one of these dorks, she asked him to send her $5k in cash! He wrote back, "I don’t know what you mean."

HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Aug 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

Yes, I tried to play with a couple of gals playing with scammers I fell for during the game. Well neither one of the gals would reply back to my chat.

I started out with thanking them for playing the game. But they never chatted back. However, I do know that the guys they were playing with advise them not to chat with others. So they were probably well versed and following the instructions of a guy they think love them.

It is so sad. I also think that some of these scammers are using several different profiles. In other words, the same face behind many names.
Aug 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pictures
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know why these scammers want pictures of you and what they do with them? Also why do they insist on speaking to you either on the phone or through social media?
Aug 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kane Lucas
by: Anonymous

Kane told me he is in London as a mechanical engineer - wife died in accident 5 years ago and has only a son. Then later he said he liked spending time with his daughter. LOL
Aug 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Games with scammers
by: Anonymous

I just realized that I can scroll thru the ‘suggested players’ and if it says ‘mutual friend’ I can tap on it to see who this person is playing.

I then am starting games with them and warning them about the scammer they are playing with.
Aug 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance scammer on WWF
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Jason Garret. Supposedly 57 from Luxembourg Birthday Sept 27. Lives in VT and has 1 son who lives with the guys mother in VA. Waiting for a work contact. Fell for it until he asked for a Amazon card and then a red flag went up. Feel stupid I fell for it in the first place. First time this has happened to me.
Aug 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

Just a word of warning. These romance scammers are professionals. They know what they are doing. I suggest playing WORDs with them, but not giving them any personal information. They are dangerous. Just google Romance Scammers and you will see how they operate.

It is my opinion that many of them work together. They use different profiles, but I believe they could be the same person behind the different names. Or their co-workers are sitting right next to each other comparing notes. It is dangerous.

I for one have been hit up with at least 9 of these scammers since Thursday night. It is so bothersome and it totally drained my energy. I started resigning and deleting them. I might start declining games from now on. It is so bothersome.
Aug 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

I believe there are a few romance scammers from Russia. I just asked the guy from New York what time it was in New York and he gave me the time for Magadan, according to the World Time Map.

You just never know who you are really talking to.

Its pretty scary.
Aug 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sammers?
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing a guy name Flynn Williams. Military wife died of from cancer. Has a daughter named Lisa age 4. Wanted to talk on Whatsup and hangout. For being a widow when I mentioned I was a survivor his comment was life goes on. Really!

That raises flags for me.
Aug 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

Now I am getting requests to chat on hangouts or text messaging via my cell phone from men who are independent contractors based in the United States or in the UK. They are no longer attached to oil rigs. However, they are widowed and have a son or daughter. Same old sad story of being lonely and looking for a mom for their child and mate for life.

It seems like all the friend requests slow down Tuesday night but come back alive on Thursday evenings. I am wondering if the scammers have a training session on Tuesday evenings.

Anyway, it gets bothersome. Fun to play WORDS with them but chatting gets very boring as its the the same old same old.

Thanks to this website I know they are scammers and not really looking for my love.
Aug 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Marcos
by: Anonymous

This guy says his name is David Marcos but he uses a profile picture of Larry Broughton who is a professional CEO (Google images for Larry). David meets all the qualifications of a scammer.
Aug 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Wright
by: Anne

As above goes under the name Jamestini. When I started chatting about having blocked an obvious scammer then he stopped chatting and changed his photo. He aged 20 years. Sorry to whoever the photo belonged to. I believe this was a "ring" because I had 2 or 3 a day before I sussed him. He wasn't pushy, hadn't asked for money, hadn't asked for any other type of communication but completely matched the profile. He also wrote in good English. Shame. I have now deleted WWF cos I can't be bothered with the hassle but loved chatting with people. The annoying thing was being unable to finish games.
Aug 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		User Names
by: Anonymous

It would be nice if you could include their user name. They can change their profile name, but I have found including their name as well as user name helps to identify the romance scammers.
Aug 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Donald Frank who lost his wife in a plane crash!
by: Anonymous

Donald Frank. White guy on a picture holding a dog with a red, white bow on its head. Began a game. As soon as the game started, he began chatting. Took me a while to respond. I simply gave a greeting. Said I was new to the game. He said he is too. Am I married. Do I have children. He has a child. Lost his wife in a plane crash. Lives in Turkey. A doctor. Orthopedic surgeon for the UN. Wanted to exchange emails. So we could "get to know ourselves".

Told him to just play the game. Searched his name on Facebook. Stolen pictures of a legitimate doctor. Asked if he was on FB. Never responded.

Blocked him.
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

When I ran across my first romance scammer, it was very exciting until I realized it was a scam. Now I am sick and tired of their stories.

Oil rig contractor, overseas, lost wife to cancer 5 years ago. Has a daughter or son in their teens, looking for a mother for their child. They need Itune cards, they need money for malfunctioning equipment, the needs go on and on. I never understood this since this guy was extremely wealthy but very needy for my money.

Contractor in the United States waiting for a contract to go through. Soon they fly off to a foreign country to complete their contract. They can't make it back to the States for various reasons, but they love you unconditionally. They want your money. They want your cell phone number. If you consider giving them the number, get a tracfone or google phone number, but do not give out your main cell phone number. Too dangerous.

None of them wanted my love, they wanted my money and I believe my identity. Do not be fooled. Do not give out too many personal details about yourself either.

If it sounds too good to be true, then it is. They have no shame. Dating an online romance scammer is off my bucket list (which I never had on the list to begin with LOL!). At least I can laugh at myself now.
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Foil them!
by: Anonymous

I have had so many of these guys preying on me that I now know straight away, from the first 'Hi' or 'Hello dear', that it's one of them. So I now launch straight into a cheery 'You must be one of those African guys!?'and this really takes them aback.

I also pre-empt them by saying 'You must work in the oil industry!' But I never let them know how I identify them. After this kind of treatment they usually vanish without trace.
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		TinEye
by: Anonymous

To the person inquiring about TinEye. It is a reverse search engine where you upload a photo to see where on the internet the photo may appear. Most scammers steal the identity of other people, be it modeling agencies or social media. I use it quite often and have busted several scammers.

It's very easy to use. Give it another try. I love this site! I want EVERY con artist out there to be EXPOSED!

Man, I should have been a private investigator! Keep busting them ladies (and gentlemen)!
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tineye.com
by: Anonymous

Just google Tineye.com Reverse imaging. Also, Google has a reverse imaging site.
Search for reverse photos.

Both sites are very accurate.
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

I've downloaded a app called Pim eyes I've also used tin eye both are good and quite accurate
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photo shared
by: Anonymous

What is tineye? I need to get to that site, but Goggle didn't know it. How do I get to it to look at photos. This is such a good idea. We need to help each other.

I would love to "capture" one of these guys and see them punished.
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scam
by: Anonymous

Barry Paulson - Wants photo right away so he can see my beautiful face. Claims he has decided to live the rest of his life alone with his son. Claims he never thought he could fall in love again until I came into his life. Now he is happy because not only has he found a soul mate but a great woman his son can call mom.

I deleted him before this went any further but I am sure that he would eventually ask for money.
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ladies beware
by: Anonymous

Beware of Brown Jefferson. Sends poetry copied from the internet and has asked for I tunes cards and money to apply for a vacation form from the war zone. He claims he is on a peace keeping mission in Afghanistan. I am sure he is using someone's picture from the internet.
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Patrick Wilder
by: Anonymous

UN construction worker in Saudi- making refugee shelters in the capital city! Divorced, wife ran off to Spain and left their daughter in the UK with a nanny. Very soon he was asking for my email address and guilting me for not chatting more. Thanks for posting on here, as now I am certain he's a scam.
Aug 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New profile
by: Anonymous

How can we tell when one of these scammers has changed to a different profile?
Aug 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		ptcute
by: Anonymous

ptcute is now Phillip Pedersen
Aug 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Wood
by: Anonymous

Watch out ladies. Andersonwood1970 is a smooth talker and convinces you to chat offline. He also demands your cell phone number.

Offline chats turn into sexting and he insists on you sending intimate photos. Don't do it. Don't talk dirty to him. Blackmail material so ladies please beware. He is s smooth talker and very convincing. Oh yes, he has unconditional love for you, too.

Also, his photos are stolen if you check them against tinseye. He is using photos of a male model.
Aug 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

James Roberts. Also known by many other names including David James
Aug 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiple profiles
by: Anonymous

I have no doubt that these guys use multiple profiles. I’m sure I was dealing with the same guy under two names! They can be so loving and sweet but they always turn things around as to why you should help them and they get nasty if they are not getting their way. Or they turn on the guilt!

Beware. Be careful when you play with them. They are really good and can make even those who know they are scammers fall for them!

They have the gift of romance!
Aug 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends scam
by: Anonymous

It is words with friends that is the problem. If you are playing with an actual friend you will be fine but if words with friends chooses someone for you it is absolutely a scam.

For sure an oil rig worker, for sure widowed, will ask for money.
Aug 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for West Williams and Robert Benson
by: Anonymous

Nigerian based. Scamming $$$ from an older, widowed woman in CA RIGHT NOW!!!
Aug 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWFs Romance Scammers
by: Anonymous

From my experience it appears that several profiles might be one person. I was wondering if anyone else felt that the same person was impersonating several profiles.

For instance, I was chatting with two different guys who both wanted to be called the same endearment name. My first reaction was oh my goodness, but then I felt like maybe these two different guys were the same guy. Or maybe they are all working in the same room and talking about their chats and decide to play a game on the person who is chatting with two of them at the same time??
Aug 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeremy Vinogradvo
by: Anonymous

Jeremy's handsome looks, his acting skills with romantic words and videos will reel you in so he can scam you. He is not that clever if you are careful and don't get involved with money.

He can also break your heart with sweet talk so be careful.
Aug 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer on words with Friends.
by: Anonymous

Aaron Harvick. He has been scamming women. He tells them how rich he is and he owns a business and will give them a job and travel opportunities.
Found out he is broke and lives with his Dad.

He is looking for women to mooch off.
Aug 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Limited to words without friends
by: Anonymous

Familiar scenarios. Works on an oil rig or is a contractor. Sadly lost his wife in a tragic accident or rare disease within the last 5 years. Has a teenaged child (usually a daughter) that is his world. Want's to get to know you better on Google Hangouts or requests your email and/or cell.

Funny, they are excellent wordsmiths but can't put together a correctly punctuated, grammatically correct sentence.

Sad that such a fun, mind-stimulating game is reduced to scamming us. Play if you like the competition (who knows who's playing for them), but "play" at your own risk.

I like to mess with them a little.
Aug 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Second scammer
by: Anonymous

Where can I get or add pics of these guys? I had a second guy request a game with me, and I already knew what he was up to, but as soon as I refused to talk through hangouts he disappeared. He was supposedly an orthopedic surgeon.

About a day after he disappeared, I got a friend request through FB from another surgeon which I refused.

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Aug 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Jeff S Arjun. Sweet talker, oil rig. Asks for iTunes, then for your personal information. Loves you within a week, sends you music and text more than play, demands to talk in hangouts. Be aware!!
Aug 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Arjun
by: Wwf player

Anyone playing in wwf with a guy named Jeff S Arjun? He falls in love within a week and needs itune cards. Very clever, same old story: wife cheated, divorced, one kid with a nanny. Works at oil rig in gulf of st Lawrence.

Uses YouTube to send love songs. Be aware. Got pics if interested to check
Aug 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers wwf
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing with Michael Worthy? I fear my mother is being scammed but utterly seduced by this guy. Again, widow, two daughters, texts oil worker BP
Aug 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for William Robinson another scammer who has already asked for money for work equipment.

His email address is williamsrobinson038@gmail.com
Aug 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Church
by: Anonymous

This guy sounds just like my scammer Patrick Oghenekaro (ptcute). Same story and I’m sure he sends the same type of messages to others. I’m sure he has several profiles. I’m also chatting with Felix Morgan. I’m getting the sense that he might be the same person too.

So many of them!
Aug 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiple scammers
by: Anonymous

Watch out for these guys!

Ben Jean
Nicholas Scott
Phillip Richard
Roberto Kelly
Donald Riles

All of them are on words with friends! BEWARE!
Aug 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romance Scammers on WWFs
by: Anonymous

Watch out for:

John Church - Lifaisy7
Anderson Wood - Andersonwood1970
Morrison Jackson: Morrisonjackson46

All romance scammers
Aug 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for John Church
by: Anonymous

Hey Ladies, Watch out for John Church User name: Lifaisy7. He is an engineer working on an oil rig in Scotland who lives in George Town, Texas. He is very wealthy.

He asks you to chat on Hangouts just as a friend. Within a week or two he is madly in love with you. Sending you You tube songs like: I will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. He sends the same posts to all the ladies he is chatting with on Hangouts which he found thru WWFs. I know because my friend and I both were chatting with him so we figured this all out.

He asks you to e-mail his daughter whose birthday is coming up. Wants you to become very close to her since you will be her new Mum. oh, yes his wife died several years back.

Long story short he is going to come and rescue you as soon as his 1.8 million dollar contract is up. However, a piece of equipment breaks and he asks you to send him $7,000 to repair it since he has no access to his millions of dollars in the states. He will pay you back double the money when he gets back to the states. Only problem is he never gets back to the states.

Ladies...please beware.
Aug 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I’ve played WWF for years with players from all over the world and met really lovely people but recently I’ve had four or five very odd friend requests. All purport to be from single, divorced men

The conversations are almost identical in each and as the second conversation got personal, I blocked those players

Love the game
Aug 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF TROLLS....(More adendum)
by: Anonymous

THEY JUST WANT TO BE FRIENDS, they say and - Hi, dearie, often terms of endearment.

This JAMES SCOTT has now changed his name to DANIEL CRAIG. Same photo, different name. When I called him on it, he said some guy hacked his account, so he reported it and had it back. He wants to Facetime. He also wanted my ph.#. (not going to happen!!)

He then suddenly changed his photo to another one after I called him on it! Then came back and said that the photo was him when I told him he is being watched and his IP address is being monitored and watched. I also told him he has been reported.

His ph.# he listed is: 720-773-1052. His e-mail address is: james123scottxz@gmail.com.

Most of these names appearing are men's first names for first and last name; many do not even bother to capitalize the names.

One named PHILIP TREVOR has done same. He is e-mailing me, (I blocked him) but I wanted to get his e-mail address and ph. number first:

philiptrevor99@gmail.com

He now seems to have disappeared from WWF games. He spells hello with one L- helo.

Thus far, I have collected images and info for:

JAMES SCOTT aka DANIEL CRAIG ph.#: 720-527-9499
PHILIP TREVOR
BRYAN SCOTT
BRIAN HAASE...ph.#: 231-527-9499

They don't play regularly, either. They will continue to try to talk you up if they think they might be able to get to you but beware if you reject them, they will throw the F-bomb at you!
But, these names change as frequently as they need to and they have a ton of them doing it seems. They are usually guys and usually only play women, no matter the age, also.
Aug 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Red and White
by: Anonymous

My favorite colors are both white and red, because the white stands for a pure heart and the red stands for love, so when you add the both of them together you have a pure hearted love, that is me because I do have a pure heart for love.

This is a standard statement they give after they ask your favorite color. It's a dead giveaway if you haven't already figured it out.
Aug 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Surgeon
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of the following?

Robert Audino
Enzo Audino
Richard N Radcliff
Sarah Washburn
Jul 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anonymous
by: Anonymous

He's playing as a guest and thats why his name is not showing up
Jul 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Username not showing up on friend list
by: Anonymous

I’ve beem playing a guy for a few months. He asked me to play originally. His username has never showed up on my friend list. So today I created a new account and searched for his username to start a game and it said the user hasn’t played in over 2 weeks. And I’m playing him currently.

He has a Zyngawf username.

Is this a scam?
Jul 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New scam
by: Anonymous

Watch out everyone as it looks like these scammers are now on SCRAMBLE WOTD STREAK. Just got hit by s scrubby looking guy named Palmer C. Of course an oil rigger!
Jul 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cho, aka ricegirl123
by: Anonymous

My husband has fallen head over heels with this chick and is leaving me to meet her in Bali. He is sending her money and he has even lied the amount of money he makes etc. He is not the best on Earth and she presents herself as a 10.

What should I do?

He is also cat fishing and trying to get younger women. Should I let the two scammers scam each other. She is ricegirl123 or Cho
Jul 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Favorite Colors - 2 guys said this
by: Anonymous

Donald Luke and Grey Nelson - both asked my favorite color and then gave the following info.

My favorite colors are both white and red, because the white stands for a pure heart and the red stands for love, so when you add the both of them together you have a pure hearted love, that is me because I do have a pure heart for love.
Jul 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Malcolm Norton
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Malcolm Norton, but he has probably changed his name and picture since I busted him.
His story is an independent contractor (oil driller) working in Alaska, wife died in childbirth (or as he said Passed out). He has a 12 yr old son in boarding school.

I knew he was a scammer, but played with him. I was mean to him, but he took it because he thought he could get money. Asked me to marry him, was coming to see me but he had no money and I needed to pay his way for $2000.00.

When I called him on it, he was ugly. I forgot, he is deeply religious and prays all the time.
He is not the smartest person around and uses broken English. He has had his phone disconnected.
I did have the pleasure of telling him how evil he is and that he is dumb and needs to go back to scamming school.

I am sure he will resurface.
Jul 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Scammers
by: Anonymous

After the second scammer contacted me in the chat section, I became suspicious. The first one was way too chatty, then way too personal. So I googled and found this site with many similar stories. When he asked if I was married with children, I said no sorry, I'm gay. He dumped me !
Jul 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ptcute
by: Anonymous

Well today he pulled out the big guns. After being turned down for the last few months (google cards, money to buy an electric vest for diving into the sea off the rig to fix something, an iPhone for his daughter, shipping money to get his vest sent to him etc), he sent me an email saying that he resigned from his job on the rig but the employer won’t pay for his plane ticket out of there.

He is asking that the company send him to me and he needs all of my banking info to complete this transaction! oh my god!! Does he really think I’m going to send him all of that info so he can clean me out!!

I believe this is his last ditch effort to get something out of me.

Beware, he’s a real sweetie, kind, loving etc. but gets nasty when he doesn’t get his way.

Patrick Oghenekaro.

Ptcute is his username.
Jul 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Free entertainment
by: Anonymous

This is so funny. I wonder why this is starting. I’ve been playing for a couple of years and about the last 4-5 months this started happening. Just like everyone is saying🤣 I thought they were computers. One guy asked me to send him an iTunes card needed for his business 🤣🤣 charles Fisher
Jul 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends 2 / Scammers
by: JOAN H(AUST)

Have just finished an interesting "chit chat" with one of these halfwits. I really was a lucky one - my "playing partner" was a Colonel (no less)!! in the US Air Force. Michael Carey from Wisconsin. He was divorced with 2 kids. Being retired, I was on this site to play Scrabble, but sometimes boredom sets in, and having a conversation with these people is both entertaining and amusing.

Michael was in Syria, and didn't work all the time, so was able to chat & play Scrabble at odd times. This chatting went on for a few weeks. I was asked for either a phone no or email address. I suggested he send me his email address, and would you believe it took about 4 attempts to get one which even looked legit. Boredom finally set in, so I gave him a "serve" this morning about using Military photos and info. Then came back the sob story about his marriage breakup etc, and then he and all texts were gone. Their appalling spelling gives them away at the start - I was amused to think a Colonel couldn't spell Moscow!! I assumed this was a Scrabble site and not a dating one.

Users beware !!
Jul 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Michael
by: Anonymous

I spoke with him for 7 months and he is a widow living in UK with a daughter living in the states. Has anyone spoken with him. A nice looking man in white sitting on a bar stool.

He disappeared the day he was supposed to come and see me.
Jul 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Donald
by: JaniceG

Hi, My guy right now is using the name Scott Donald. He's from Australia, and is getting ready to retire. Guess what? He works on an oil rig. LOL I have met so many men on WWF that work on oil rigs. Most are divorced, with a child. Or they lost their wife in a car crash and left them with a lovely daughter. Tell them you are sorry for their loss. They don't say thank you

Let's see, there's been a surgeon. He's a well known scammer. There's a page about him on FB. So beware of Morrison Patrick. He said he was in the US Armed Services. He used certain spelling only people use in the UK.

I'm enjoying yanking their chains, then I block them.
Jul 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends2 scammer phillipmorgan109
by: Anonymous

Phillip Morgan, fake pic and asking me to move to hangouts. They don't realize who they are talking to and I just ran his ip address and he's in Africa. He just started playing a few days ago so he just changed his profile. Man they must he really busy making fake emails and profiles all the time. I played along to see what he says.

People have no idea who they are talking to as my husband and I both work for an agency in d.c.

I love catching these scammers.
Jul 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robert scott
by: Anonymous

Another scammer who is widowed with one child and working in the Gulf of Mexico. Poor English, and wanted to talk by Hangup phone right away.

Picture is of a very attractive man sitting in a lovely room in white pajamas. Beware
Jul 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF TROLLS...
by: Anonymous

These trolls will usually ask what your occupation is and may ask if you date online and usually say they like your smile.

They may say they do not do social internet sites.
Jul 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF TROLLS- Adendum to my previous Post of TROLLS
by: Anonymous

Addendum to my last post. They start out with Hello or Hi or How are you? What are you doing? Where are you originally from? They usually do not use capital letters on their names and they will ask you for your ph. #- and if you do not give it, they will give you theirs. They will ask your age and then say age is just a number. They may ask you if you are a Christian and they may say they are God-fearing.

Some, will even alternate and rotate their photos out, which are usually not theirs, so they have to switch them often. Some will say good morning, when it is actually evening in the States. (good tell-tale of another country!)

I wish there was a place to add the photos they put up, as I have saved several of them to my computer.

Other possible names: (usually no caps on names)

Ben Ralph
Brian Haase

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jul 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trolls on WWF
by: Anonymous

I played along for a while. I am astute at recognizing these leaches and trolls. I also research names like others here do, and of course they never show up. You would think they would be smart enough to change their platform.

Philip Trevor from Austria is an Independent Contractor, Diamond Drilling and lost wife to skin cancer 3 yrs. ago He lives in Houston and has a home in Toronto. There is only one left in his family. Has daughter 9 yrs. old in boarding school in Tenn. and speaks poetic lingo.

Probably one and same as:

James Scott-from Netherlands- Independent contractor for KCA Deutag- wife slept with his friend, thus divorced 3 yrs. ago, lives in Columbus, Ohio, has 2 daughters, 10 and 16.

Possible, Bryan Scott (already not available, suddenly).

The 1st two listed use terms of endearment, honey, babe, darling, and dear. They both message more than play the game on WWF. Both use poetic messages. Both want ladies to use the App. Hangout- Both don't use good English. May use word, REALLY? a lot.

Good luck, ladies!!
Jul 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF/ Hangouts Japh Scott Nguyen
by: Anonymous

Bank name: Chase bank
Name: Jeffrey Henson
Acc: 298707818
Routing: 061092387
Bene add: 137 Dukes Way Savannah Ga 31419
Bank add: 1800 East 38th Street Savannah Ga 31404

Well there is his bank details now waiting for me to transfer money into his account lol. If anyone recognises these details you're not the only one been tried to be scammed
Jul 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wow
by: Anonymous

This is happening to me also. It seems they are crawling out of the wood work!! I have 5 men trying to get me to another social account to 'we can talk more' even after telling them that I am happily married. Then asking for ITunes card!!
Jul 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Male "Widow" Scammers
by: Anonymous

Wow I thought I was the only one. Lol. Within the past 3-4 months I have had 3 different men tell me they are widows with a child(ren). I chalk them up and even tell my husband about them. The most recent is Albert Leonardo who sounded discouraged when I told him I am happily married after 20 years. Just received another (well, 3 in total) game requests from a Peter Wilson.

I usually give new game requestors a chance till they get too chatty and then I just block them.

Stay safe out there and keep your guard up!!
Jul 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF/ Hangouts Japh Scott Nguyen
by: Anonymous

Oops I spoke too soon as he already asked for an iTunes gift card. I will let him wait and rub his hands in glee. I'll break the bad news later. I quite enjoy playing these little games
Jul 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF/ Hangouts Japh Scott Nguyen
by: Anonymous

Another scammer declaring undying and love trust's me etc. he as yet has not asked for anything apart from my mobile number (not a chance). Why do I attract them. I'll play along until I get bored and hopefully leave a vulnerable person alone whilst he tries to charm me.
Jul 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chrisycharmz aka Chris Hudson
by: Anonymous

Widowed engineer living in Houston TX. I played games for about 3 weeks of texting. I had a gut feeling something wasn't right. He didn't show up on background checks, pics that he'd send, he'd be wrapped up like winter when it was 85 degrees in Houston. Has a son named Samuel. Asked for an iTunes card today and got blocked today. These guys are so stupid.
Jul 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Morgan
by: Anonymous

He has used 3 different profile pictures - claims one (a man in blue shirt with glasses) is his brother, one is him (in the snow standing in front of a car) and one is his son.

He is in Barbados working but from Annapolis MD. He has a son - Morrison - 17.

This guy chatted with me for about 2 weeks, called me his "beautiful baby angel" (gag me), even though i asked him many times to please NOT.
Finally got around to asking me for money - $15,000, to buy tools for his job so he could finish his contract and get out of there. Once his contract is done he will pay me back in triple because then he will have like 2 million dollars."just" my 401k (which i do not have) will help him! Totally tried to lay a guilt trip on me for not helping him because he knows i can.

Wow - these idiots are just amazing! Has anyone else encountered this guy?
Jul 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smilingfreddy84 Steve Hopper
by: Anonymous

Smilingfreddy84 is using the photo and name of Steve Hopper, a motivational speaker. So far he has been nice but just a little too anxious to move to hangouts.

I found the real Steve Hopper on Facebook and have told him about this identity fraud.

I have reported this to Zynga & blocked him.
I would suggest not accepting games from him.
Jul 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Men living in the South from Germany
by: Anonymous

Over the last month I have had about 4 men start games with me on WWF. These men all had many things in common. They were all older with grey hair and beards, all lived in the Southern US, all were widowers, and all had children abroad in boarding school. It has become such a pattern that I can almost tell right away when one of these scammers starts a game with me.

The first thing they ask is "are you married with kids?". When I say "yes" they all asked "do you live with your spouse?". It's almost like it's the same person...it's the same questions and the same story. If this isn't a red flag I don't know what is. None of them have asked for money or favors but I blocked them pretty quickly.

I have not reported any of these scammers because I doubt anything can or will be done about it.
Jul 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Phillip Richard
by: Anonymous

Philip Richard from Texas. Says he is an orthopedic surgeon Dr. on a secret mission in Syria to secure the health of U.S. army.

Has a five year contract. Widowed, 54 years old with one son 14. Wants to talk privately on hangouts where it is safe and secure because wwf is not safe in Syria. I told him I would rather not and didn't hear from him for a few days. Came back trying to play on my sympathy of how he did't have any family close and wished he had a family like mine. Then he says his boss told him to get my g-mail address because wwf was not secure and could i send him i-tunes for a phone.

He didn't even sweet talk me!!! He did't put much effort into his scam. He's blocked! LOL
Jul 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New name, 0ld face
by: Anonymous

Beware WWF players! A new name, mark Lugald has been added to an old profile. This man in the pic is NOT the scammer! They changed the name from Cambel88! Don't play with him! If you're vulnerable at all, he will get you! I'm speaking from experience!
Jul 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Adam 6777 wwf
by: Anonymous

Again same story works on a oil rig. Divorced has a daughter and a nanny. Showed me photos of him on the oil rig. Google oil riggers surprise same photos there. Photo of him with his little girl yep both wearing sunglasses also one with him and his dog Scottie a West highland terrier.

Played along and he thinks I'm a rich widow and sent photos of my villa lol I wish. Not asked for anything declares his love for me quotes Song of Solomon from the bible again internet.

Wouldnt video call or speak wonder why lol
Jul 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Johnson
by: Anonymous

Similar story, met on WWF then chatted on Messenger. He told me he was an oil rig engineer, widow, single parent, blah, blah, blah. Long story short I told him I was not interested, he then quickly asked for an ITunes card. Told him "NO" and he blocked me.

A few weeks later I saw his profile on Plenty of Fish! He told me he was 52 yrs old living in Boston, his POF profile read he was 50 yrs old and living in Hawaii. To view his POF profile put in Google search engine: Plenty of Fish Roh4572. If you see this photo on WWF or any other site, don't respond, he's a loser and a liar!
Jul 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Troyion001 aka troy grorge
by: Anonymous

Scammer. He is using pictures of a jazz singer in new York. David c. Also. Jimmy Derek using same pictures. I think they are same person. Been on several sites.
Jul 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John J Cole
by: Anonymous

Mr. Cole was my scammer on words with friends then wanted to be friends on fb. He is a doctor in Germany with the United Nations. Definitely foreign. English is his 2nd language. Very charming and nice. Good looking guy from the pictures. Wanted itunes card because it wasn't working to order it on his iphone. I didn't fall for it.
Jul 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Smilingfreddy84 Steve Hopper
by: Anonymous

Smilingfreddy84 is using the photo and name of Steve Hopper, a motivational speaker. So far he has been nice but just a little too anxious to move to hangouts.

I found the real Steve Hopper on Facebook and have told him about this identity fraud.

I have reported this to Zynga & blocked him.

I would suggest not accepting games from him.
Jul 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Rolland
by: Anonymous

Thomas Rolland. Called me "dear," YUK!

Said his son is 17 and in medical school. Thought that was odd. Couldn't find him on FB. Wasn't listed at school he said he worked at. Asked me twice to get on Google Hangouts. The second time I thought it was odd. Ended up here. Blocked him. Ridiculous!
Jul 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiple scammers
by: Anonymous

Is the Ben Jean mentioned the guy with the little girl, both wearing sun glasses? There is also a guy dressed in a suit on Facebook. Pictures are of the same guy. One from Dallas and the other from Cleveland. Beware! He is very charming at first.
Jul 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Mark Hawkins/Ptcute
by: Anonymous

I’ve been chatting with Ptcute for months and he sounds very much like this Paul guy.

The life jacket, the daughter in NY boarding school, and he gets ugly when he doesn’t get his way.

Wondering if they are the same guy.
Jul 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mackson111
by: Anonymous

Wants to know if I’m married or live alone. Second person in a week to ask me that!
Jul 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiple Scammers
by: Anonymous

Here are just a few names to watch out for:

Jean Benson,
Roland Mark,
Devlin MacGregory,
Paul Turek,
Ben Piccio.

They love you madly, deeply until you refuse them money for iTunes cards, etc. Poor grammar for "engineers" and businessmen. It is fun to play along, but don't go down the rabbit hole!

Block, delete, report!
Jul 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Nugee
by: Anonymous

Just had a Richard Nugee, from England but away in Syria, said Hello and i didnt answer him, then I get ??. So I said Hello, and he asked what I did for a living, and I said I was in the Police Force, and couldnt believe how quickly he disappeared!! How do they do that??
Obviously up to no good.
Jul 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		DocWilliams
by: Anonymous

The biggest scammer ever!!! Totally fell for him, and yes sent him over 7,000 dollars!!! Do not fall for him, baby, I love you, 6 months of total attention and BS!! I’m going to put his pictures everywhere I can! Starts out on WWF’s and moves to Hangouts, doesn’t want anything but your love at first, but watch out, he’s a real charmer. Says he’s an MD on secret military mission in Afghanistan. Liar!!!!
Jul 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Denise King Fischer
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Denise King Fischer. 59 yo wife died in car accident 4 years ago. Has a 16 year old daughter in boarding school in Boston. He's an engineer on oil rig by UK until December. Very smooth operator. Wanted me to send him $50 iTunes card so he could download his reports. Lives in Houston and was born in Spain. Ugh!!
Jul 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Robinmikeson1341
by: Anonymous

He claims to be a widow, wife died of cancer, has 11 yr old son but son lives in Germany with grandparents. Los Angeles structural engineer leaving for 2 months for job in Turkey. Asks you for email and to chat on Hangouts. Seems extremely intelligent and types proper English grammer, so doesn't appear to be foreign.

Seemed to not be aware of time zone he was claiming to live in, would say it was very late when early morning in CA. Ignored pointed questions, cannot be located on background check, does not give email or phone number. Very sweet, falls in love with you within a week. He got very angry when I told him my family said he was an online scammer and I should block him. Got very derogatory to my family, said I insulted him, wanted to know why they had to know about us. I cant say he asked for money "yet" but he didn't get the chance with me. His methods follow online dating scammer profiles, so I blocked and reported him.
Jul 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Play along!
by: Anonymous

Ladies - play along! it's really kind of fun. My favorites are the ones that claim to be military (especially Army as my son has been in for 14 years and i have a little bit of understanding of what goes on there). I kept asking this one "4 Star General" where he had done his Airborne (he had an Airborne patch that I recognized on the shoulder of his profile pic).

He finally responded "my goodness - I'm in the Army! not the Air Force". when I broke the news to him that the patch on the photo of the Soldier's photo he was using stood for airborne division of the Army he just disappeared! Not resigned - just........disappeared!

I've had that happen a few times. Don't get how they do it. His name was Frank something or other.
Jul 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson Morrison, Jerome ?, Peter Kasper
by: Anonymous

I chatted with 3 of these jerks who all had the same profession of being an independent contractor on these oil rigs. The first one was Anderson Morrison who claimed to be a widow with 2 kids in boarding school. Very poor grammar for an engineer. Said he hadn’t seen his kids in 2 years?? Was in love with me right away. Begged me multiple times to send him a $1000 iPhone so he could talk to me underwater. Story was inconsistent, and started getting very aggressive. Then, when I wouldn’t cough up the phone, stated he wasn’t In his right mind and asked to be left alone!

Then, Jerome, who was supposedly on a platform off Italy suddenly was begging me to send money to California so he and his crew could get water to drink, as they were seriously low! When he finally believed me that I was in debt, he stopped texting.

The latest was 1 day (now I’m finally spotting them earlier) of chatting with widowed guy with 2 kids. Poor grammar, same job, called me same name as Jerome did "Pretty." That was the end of that.

Now, you’re probably wondering what’s wrong with me that I didn’t catch on earlier and block these jerks right away? Well, they are very clever and they play on your emotions, butter you up with compliments when you need them the most, and then they go in for the kill.

NEVER AGAIN!! Thank God I’m smart enough to have woken up in time and not have sent money!!!
Jul 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ptcute. Patrick Oghenekaro
by: Anonymous

Anyone playing WWF with him. I played for a long time with him before he made any romantic overtures. Even after he got romantic with me, it was a long time before he hit me up for a google card to get his PC fixed. Then it was a cell phone for his daughters birthday. Then he wanted $2600 for an electric jacket so he could dive into the sea to fix something on the oil,rig to finish his contract.

When I said no, he said $500 would pay to,have the jacket shipped to him. It never ends. They always have something they need and we are the only one they have to turn to. They can be very sweet and tender, until you annoy him and then they get ugly.

This guy is good and very loving, makes you believe he really cares.

So sad.
Jun 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Jean
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been approached by Ben Jean on words with friends? Also goes by Benson Jean. Has two daughters and yep he works as an oil rigger in the Gulf of Mexico. Lives in Cleveland,Ohio. Has the cutest smile! I can't find his photo anywhere on the internet. Very charming until he needs money! Beware!
Jun 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Godwin Poland
by: Anonymous

Wanted $1000 in iTunes to be able to hear my sexy voice and talk to his son.
Jun 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cambel 88
by: Anonymous

This was the name that was used to play WWF. I do not believe it was a name of the player, nor was the pic real. Very nice looking laid back innocent looking man. Same MO. Oil rig worker, widower with 14 yr. old daughter, had feelings for me soon after we started talking. Wanted me to go to Google Hangout, which I didn't. I have to admit, I fell for him.

They are smooth talkers, and if you are lonely and vulnerable, they will get to you. I sent 1 $50 I tunes card, and my kids intervened, Thank God! It was hard to convince me. Ladies, you're not talking to who is in the pic. Please don't fall for it! Since I found out what's going on, I'm having fun playing along!
Jun 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		ErichG34
by: Anonymous

Same old story, wife died of breast cancer, one beautiful daughter and looked at my profile pic and immediately fell in love with me 🤣🤣🤣.

Wants to get to know me better and asked if I have Hangouts !!!! Could hardly string a sentence together yet he's a surgeon, on a peace talks mission in Egypt (yeah right)

BLOCKED HIM !!!!
Jun 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Impersonation
by: Purhos

I have played with at least 4 or 5 who are either on an oil rig and the last one I played with was BRYAN Scott who is widowed with one son. Started talking sweet talk and then said he had a call from his son’s guardian and he is seriously ill and needs $500 before they can treat him.

He has no one else and is on an oil rig 400 miles from land.

I have blocked him and reported him.

Another man was impersonating Marcus Laubenthal who is a Brig. General in Germany. He goes by 3 different names that I know of. His name that he used was Marcus Laub.
Jun 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gen Eduart Laurens from Leiden, Netherlands says he is in the Royal Dutch Army
by: Anonymous

This guy/girl/whatever is a scammer. Says his wife died in a car accident 8 years ago and has a 14-year-old son who is interested in nature. The person said they work with the UN and is part of a peace-keeping mission in Kabul, Afghanistan.
After playing him in Words With Friends, I see activity on my email account from various locations across the globe, like Vietnam, Taiwan, Russia, etc.

Thankfully I have a difficult password, which I just changed again.

It is better to have longer passwords, than passwords made of random characters, according to infosecurity magazine. Hackers use machines/programs to crack passwords nowadays.
Jun 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of Hanson Scott
by: Anonymous

Ladies, be very careful and do not give any personal information!

Here are the warning signs:

White male, widowed or divorced
1-2 teenage children with a nanny
Petroleum engineer who is a contractor
Odd grammar and choice of words and phrases
First names for both surname and first name
Info is not consistent
Cell phone is answered by a robot
Asks many personal questions

Do not send money, gift cards, and do not provide any personal information!!!
Jun 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Franklin
by: Anonymous

Oil Rig engineer, overseas in Turkey, wife died in car accident, and he has two children. White male. Fell for me right away (I don't blame him, lol) but Im married, and I knew this was a scam right away. I was the love of his life (never mind that he knew I am married) and this lasted until he asked me for the gift cards and I called him out on his BS.

Now I am heartless and selfish because I would not help him on his time of need.

You think they would be smart enough to change their story by now. He even showed me a pic of this beautiful little girl claiming that was his youngest daughter. I have pics if anyone is interested.
Jun 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Maxi Schwarz (Schwarzkopf )
by: Anonymous

Used a Batman picture. Usual story widow, one daughter in boarding school. Lawyer diplomat from wiltz Luxembourg. No social media profile. Was asked for $850 US to pay pre surgery cost as Maxi was in an accident in Belize.

Contacted by a so called Doctor off his phone accessed by his finger print as he is in a coma.
I was the only person they could contact. I was obviously close to him and need to help him get crucial surgery.

Maxi was a real pro. He groomed me for four months. I did give out an email address and received numerous nice photos of his life and daughter. Luckily no money sent.

Beware this guy whoever he is is good and convincing

His user name is Belljully12.
Jun 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sean B or Sean Bernard
by: Anonymous

I finally had a guy actually ask me to send money for a machine that he needs to fix a valve that's not working correctly on a rig. lmao! $3,000!!! I told him the sad thing is that people actually fall for this !@#$, and I called him a scammer and he quit messaging me.

In his profile pic he's wearing a red tie, glasses, standing up holding a glass of wine - nice looking guy. I wonder whose picture he stole.
Jun 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul mark hawkins
by: Anonymous

Well the curse that Paul Mark Hawkins put on me didn't work!!!!!!

I chased him until he finally answered the phone and told me to leave him alone because he needed peace. Says he is an African priest and he is on his Africian soil. Put another curse on me. I told him he needed to go back to curse school because he is a failure.

For a white man fron Hungary he became a black man from Africa. Admitted that he is a scammer and a thief, but wants peace in his life. He should have thought of that when he was lying and begging.
Jun 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Troyion001 Troy George
by: Anonymous

Troy George, lives in Indiana but originally from Turkey, or so the story goes. Independent contractor. Very good looking and fun to chat with. After texting with him off Words With Friends, he was so in love with me, but always needing confirmation that I would never let him down no matter what. Guess what?

Yep, within 3 weeks he was in big trouble and in jeopardy of losing his contract if he didn't come up with $10,000.

Fortunately for him a business associate was able to help with half, but could I help him with the rest?

NOT! He just couldn't believe I would not help him, even cried, a lot. I'm sure I heard someone in background coaching him. Really a 54 year old man with no friends, and no contingency plan for ar such a large contract. Oh ya that's right, his lady friends were the plan. Not this one, baby.
Reported abuse to Words With Friends
Jun 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for Jason Hillary
by: Anonymous

Yup, another oil rig worker. Middle aged white man with a daughter in Maine. I always wondered why his English lacked clarity.

After talking to my Cousin who plays on WWF with me and telling her about this very curious guy, she led me to this website.

It took him 30 days to ask for money. Gave the weirdest excuse that he broke one of the drills on the rig and needed $5K to replace it.

Who would work for a rig that makes you replace equipment? He thought I'd fall for that.


I blocked him immediately!
Jun 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two Scammers
by: FM

Beware of David Gibson and Happy lovely Flower on Words with friends. Both are contractors with oil companies. Both joined WWF April 2018 Both are photos of men with a similar look, white T-shirt’s, nice looking. Style of communication is similar greetings and comments. Widowers, one with a child in boarding school, one 59 other 63. One called and had an accent.

I cut off talking with him. Did not get far with me since it was two at the same time and a bit strange. Ashamed of myself for giving my number for texting. I have played WWF and trusted the game players. I have a friend on the west Coast who got sucked into a Facebook scammer that cost or lost to her $250,000.

You read it right.

She was a recent widow just sold her house. He developed a rapport and phone relationship with her and talked her into an investment scheme She was vulnerable and as she said Stupid!!! They should be called Scummers! Beware of These and all Scammers.
Jun 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for Dr. Williams Carter
by: Anonymous

Also stating he is a MD working with the military in Afghanistan. Says he is widowed with a 14 year old son. His grammar and sentence structure is very odd and very quick to be amorous and affectionate. Got tipped off when he automatically wanted a relationship after only a couple of texts through WWF game.

I only wanted to play the game and normally don’t have conversations with those I play with. Very creepy. I immediately blocked him.

Beware!!!
Jun 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Mark Hawkins
by: Anonymous

After he didn't get ITunes cards and money to buy "life jackets" for work on oil rigs where he was an independent mechanical engineer he got UGLY. Admitted he was a thief and beggar, then he said he would like to kill me and bury me. Said he is an African priest and he put a curse on me to die in 3 days. Raved and ranted like a wild person!

Don't give him any money or personal information.
Jun 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		George Andrew
by: Anonymous

George Andrew or Andrew George was an oil rigger. He had a daughter in boarding school, whose birthday was 6/5/2018. He had requested WWF2 game at the end of May. He fell in love with me because his wife died in a car accident. He asked me to help him buy his daughter, Carin, a birthday present. I said no.

I said I was married and he did not care. I said I was going shopping and he asked what I was buying him, but he kept asking for an iTunes card. I said that is for kids. He got mad and said it was for other stuff. He left to go to Turkey and got there and his credit card was compromised by buying the iPhone and needed my money.

I said you need to contact the bank. He said the bank would not help until Tuesday. I said you have friends other than me. He said he was embarrassed and never been in this situation before. I blocked him and then he tried to friend me on FB.

BEWARE, they get mean when you do not give your hard earned money to them.
Jun 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Mark Hawkins
by: Anonymous

Played along with him for awhile. I realized he was a scammer when he fell in love in a couple of days and wanted to retire and spend all his time with me and his daughter, who is 12 and in boarding school in New York. His wife cheated on him and left him. He is "a lonely man" wanting to be with someone who will love him. Is from Hungary and lives in Dallas in a 4 bedroom home,

I asked about a pool and of course he has one. Decided to push the button and say I was coming for a visit, but "baby" I have to go to work on the rig in Gulf of Mexico. Sent a picture on the beach in a winter coat (in May) and when questioned about that it was the winds blow. Decided to go visit there, but that wasn't allowed by the company and the Pirates would get me.

On and on. Then he needed money for an ITunes card, then he needed "life jackets and his bank account was messed up because someone had stolen something, told him I mailed it (not). Then he got frantic and started to get ugly about it. Then needed ITunes card and I told him I was out of money. I Knew he was a scammer and was playing WORDS with other women, which he denied. Told him I was going to lunch with friends and out to shop.

HE WENT UGLY. And so did I. I Told him he didn't tell me what to do and I didn't owe him anything.

HE BLOCKED ME
Jun 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Amos Daji Santos
by: Anonymous

I've been talking to him all of 3 days before he asked me to buy him an ITunes card because his credit card doesn't work in Scotland on the Oil Rig. I told him I didn't have the funds to purchase the card. I then asked for $100 so I can feed my son until I get paid. He said he didn't have it and that's why he was asking me. Nope. I asked him about his wife and how did she die. He didn't want to talk about that.
Jun 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WEF Scammer Alert
by: Anonymous

Please watch for Paul Mark Hawkins. He admitted to being a beggar and a thief. I played along with his lies to see what he would say. He falls in love with you within a week and couldn’t be more attentive. Then the poor problems start, he needs more but can’t get to it. Please do this baby, so we can be together is his scam. When he doesn’t get hie way, he gets ugly .
Jun 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

I’m in a game now with Dave Caldwell whose photo I’ve seen before. He claims to be a cardiologist and I think last time he was an orthopaedic surgeon. His sentence structure is poor.

I now get so many of these guys either looking to hook up or eventually ask for something.

Frustrating
Jun 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Greyson Reagan
by: Anonymous

Greyson Reagan claims to be a US doctor living in Syria. Same old story of a widower, daughter in boarding school.

My mother fell for it but luckily we found out before it got too out of hand. She had sent money.!!! Put the profile photo in Reverse Photos and was able to prove to her it was a scam.

Please beware.
Jun 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Stevens J
by: Anonymous

I am married so it was not flirty at all just friendly. He seemed like the nicest guy. Military was his story and he has done a little research. But when he asked to use my accounts to wire money I quickly realized this was a guy trying to scam me. We played WWF and talked about our families for months before anything seemed weird. I say that to say this, watch out for the long con ladies.
Jun 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends2 scammer
by: Anonymous

He uses the name reach4dsky and says his name is Harry west and says that he's an oil rigger contractor who lives in Fresno, California. Talked to me for 2 days than asked me for 150 dollars to send to UK to his mom. I asked him to take a pic of himself with today's date written on a piece of paper. He got mad and said I was making fun of him. He says he's Danish but couldn't speak the native language which I just died laughing inside.

Watch out for him and he states he has a limited plan and need to talk to you on Google hangout. I am so sick of these scamming Africans begging driving me crazy. Ladies beware I believe this is not his first time his account states he started playing may 6 2018
Jun 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They use Wikipedia!
by: Anonymous

Just heard from a"petroleum engineer". When I asked him to tell me about that career, he copy and pasted from Wikipedia! Haha! When I called him out, he got angry and said,"don't tell me about my career, woman! I won't have it!" Haha!

Name was Andrew Roun something or other. A photo that looks like an older benevolent professor.
These guys are actually good at WWF because they must be using one of those WWF cheater things.
Jun 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		You’re An Engineer, Too!!!
by: Anonymous

I just called out another engineer tonight, who told me I was "gorgeous" and wanted to know whether I was married or had kids.

He’s the 4th engineer who asked to start a game. They can barely write a coherent sentence, no less play WWF.
Jun 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ryan Douglas. Scott Parker
by: Anonymous

Used to all these fakers, sometimes play along for awhile, Had Ryan Douglas, divorced with 1 daughter, new country, supposedly from Switzerland, had ‘feelings’ for me lol.

Asked for itunes card, and me as a good friend would surely get him one.

Scott Parker tonight, only said Hello and i’m a god sent friend. I said I was married and he completely disappeared.

Called me Dear - dead giveaway!
Jun 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Luis Fredrick and John Mark
by: Anonymous

So sad that scammers have taken to WWFs - is nothing sacred?? I am averaging 2-3 of these losers a week. I immediately call them out and then it's like crickets...no response!!

Latest - Luis Fredrick and John Mark. As soon as John Mark mentioned the oil rig I was all set! There was also a guy that was in the import export business and he was from England but was over in Turkey trying to get his freight unloaded when what??

He needed $20,000 to pay but he only had $17,500. LOL sucks to be him!! Lots of dearie, dear, beautiful, etc...good to see so many people can spot these characters a mile away!!

Zenga needs to do something about this.
Jun 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Identify a scammer
by: Anonymous

I have lost count of the number of would-be scammers who have bothered me on WWF. Murphy Harrison is the latest and I've seen his photo before with a different name. These guys re-invent themselves all over the place with different names, photos and variations on the same old sob stories.

The photos usually show a guy who does not at all look like a WWF player and the opening gambit is often just 'Hi' followed by a series of general questions about where you live and the weather - and he may call you 'dear' which I hate!

If you really want to wipe them out of your game, it's best not to have a photo of yourself on display.

And I am sure they read the comments on this site as well!
Jun 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Benneth
by: Anonymous

I had an encounter with him a few months back. He had me! I’m so glad you’re friend saw these posts!!!
Jun 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you all!
by: Anonymous

You guys just saved a friend of mine a world of trouble regarding "Richard Benneth". I'm glad I found this for her!
Jun 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucas Jones
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this guy on WWFs. Asks for money and iTune cards. His real name is success Awhare. He will post your picture as his profile picture when you don’t do what he wants. He will also photo shop nude pictures with your face. Be very careful
Jun 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Mckenna
by: Anonymous

Same story, widowed, kids in boarding school, just had a mate over 50k, promised to reimburse her, problem after problem cropped up, if she didn't pay this or that she wouldn't get the initial cash back.

She's now in hospital after a suicide attempt.

These scammers are lower than low
Jun 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig engineer
by: Anonymous

Maharai George - divorced with two kids. Madly in love with me. Needs $200 worth of Amazon cards to recharge his phone since he forgot before he went on the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Wants me to download hangouts. Lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Doesn’t always remember what he tells you. Wants to marry me.

I don’t think so scammer.
Jun 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jeremy Roppers, David Richard etc
by: Anonymous

I know each of these experiences with these scammers all sound the same. Please don't believe anything they say to you no matter how convincing they may be. Don't buy them iTunes cards & do not believe it when they say they are going to pay you back.

This last guy I was chatting with I finally confronted him..David Richard..and he said he was a doctor in Syria with a son in boarding school in Vegas.His sons named is Kelvin which seems to be all there children's names that and Alandra.
So when I finally called him out it was such a scary experience

Went from I love you so so much to immediately calling me a stupid woman and he asked me if I knew about Nigerian men.

This is so so scary that these men are preying on innocent women who fall for their attention of caring for you.

Just don't believe them as they just want your money that is it.

So ugly
May 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Ethan - ThomasEthan4642@gmail.com
by: Anonymous

Scammer. I Didn't get much information from him. After speaking to a friend we looked him up on Facebook and the guy is a fake. Names linked to him Colin Parker where he may get his story line, Anorue Amaku from Nigeria, Thomas Nathan also part of his story line (A G Drilling & Civil Engineering) Muhammad.Muzaffan.

Scary stuff. While playing words with friends, I asked him a bunch of questions. The scammer says his wife died of cancer 5 years ago, has a 12 year old daughter who has a German Shepherd named Jimmy. Daughter lives with his "mum" in Sacramento, CA. He said he has been living in Scotland for five months working on some sort of oil pipe renovation. Began using words such as honey, babe, and dear after two chats.

Also, asked if I was looking to get married? BEWARE, be careful.

DELETE AND BLOCK.
May 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Huges00 or David Hughes00
by: Anonymous

This guy started out pretty good. I pushed him to email rather than hangouts like they usually want. He finally did and the grammar difference between chatting in the game and in the email! WHOA.

He was born in Warsaw Poland, claimed he lived in Houston Texas, but was currently overseas doing a job. He is supposedly 55, widowed, no kids (there's a new one) and holding out for the right woman. Told him I'm not looking for a partner.

After about 3-5 days he did the "need $100 iTunes card to pay for his phone or it will be cut off". Not my problem dude. He wanted to know why I would not do this. Would I prefer his phone be cut off.

Well I've blocked him. So sick of these scammers.
May 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Russell Harrison
by: Anonymous

As the conversation always begins he is widower, works on an oil rig, has a 20 year old daughter and he needs me to buy him a ITunes card for 100.00 so he can talk to his daughter as he is unable to get an ITunes card being out on the oil rig.

I am sure he is the person in the picture as he always wants to video chat and he's already crushing on a married woman even though we have only chatted a few times, just wanted the ladies to beware.
May 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		"Military Men"
by: Anonymous

The ones that crack me up are the ones who say they are career military. Generals, Master Sergeants and then they can't answer basic questions such as "where were you stationed in the US before you deployed?"

I asked one guy if he is regular Army or National Guard. He told me there is no regular and no national (his words). It is all one army and can be deployed to anywhere in the world.

I also had one guy tell me he has been on a mid east deployment for over 6 years!!!
May 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thompson william
by: Anonymous

My wife has been caught big time by Thompson William. Claims to be an American doctor working in Damascus for the German Government. Divorced, a daughter 8 in boarding school in Philadelphia and a mother in Texas who has just died. Wants to retire to England but has to clear personal belongings and money in "chestbox" which the "Authorities" will not release until a charge is paid.

She fell for it. Unbelievable.

I didn't find out until the money had gone. Told the police, Action Fraud and the Bank but the money had gone and he is obviously outside British jurisdiction. Didn't do marital relationships any favours either.

I don't know what can be done to persuade gullible and naïve women to scent a scam.
May 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rig scammet
by: Anonymous

Ladies watch out for James Markson. I met him on Word Chums, oil rigger, wife died four yrs ago, 10 yr old son in a boarding school, going to nigeria for a contract, asked me for iTunes cards, and go to Western Union to get
Packages to send to him in Nigeria. He called me sweety, babe, my Queen, wants me by his side, retiring after the contract in nigeria, same MO as every other oil rig scammer, so please be careful.

Something's they say sound true because they look up everything on the internet. I asked questions from the beginning and some of these guys answers were right, but they look up everything on the internet, at times he would take long to text , as he was looking things I asked up on the internet.

Please Beware of all this!! Never send a dime to anyone you never met, I didn't and never would, please don't fall for all the lovy dovy crap, I did until he asked for itunes cards and Western Union. They will sweet talk you to death.
May 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammers
by: Anonymous

Every week I get someone asking to play looking for a hook up and several of them are using someone’s identity.

Recently John Campbell a general in the US army. When I tap report abuse on WWF it just circles but never connects.
May 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fake Losers Abound
by: Anonymous

Two in the last 24 hours. One was "Alex Martin," looked like Jon Hamm, works for United Nations and wanted to know everything about me. Nope.

Next was someone impersonating John Sopko, Inspector General for the rebuilding of Afghanistan. Presented himself as a "General" but not "Inspector General." Could not answer basic questions about Afghanistan including what time zone it's in. Got mad when I didn't express attraction and resigned the game.

Zynga really needs to do a better job of vetting its players. Some of us take it seriously and just want to play.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Peterson Franklyn Johnson was my first scammer. The usual story - widower with teenage daughter. Working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Asking for stuff. Ditched him through hangouts and blocked him. Just the next day another one appears. Felix Apin the usual chat up lines told them both I’m married, Happy not in the mood for another scammer, but this one never gave up.

Drove me mad chatting either on WWF or on hangouts. Wanted me to accept a parcel of gold , which was a definite no. Then pay for sons medical fees which I have a photo of his conversation asking for money. That was a no. Then a lyca Mobile phone card. Fortunately I had never heard of them.

That also was a no. Shortly after being dumped by him as I wasn’t cooperative in helping with his demands.

Steven Smiles appears as an army general in the peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan. Another one wanting me to pay for a dating site and set up his profile. He was ditched by the end of the day. Then another popped up called Holloway Brown. I’m sure they are all the same person. I told him I was sick of being chatted up and to leave me alone. He finally got the message.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		*Another* four-star general!
by: Anonymous

Wow! These guys really don't think we are even capable of a simple google search! This one says he is "General Robert", name is Robert campbell (Robertcampbell57). Photo is of Army General John F Campbell (retired).

Disappeared as soon as I said my boyfriend is a retired Marine, who served in Iraq. I guess he didn't want anyone with any real knowledge of the military.

Trust me, ladies, *real* Generals stationed on a peace-keeping mission in Syria are NOT trying to pick you up on line!
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		scammer wwf
by: Anonymous

His name is Christof Daniel or Daniel Christof, it just depends on the day. Same story - rig engineer, 8 year old son, hasn't asked for money yet, but in one conversation said his wife died and another said he was divorced. Called him out on that and said his wife died and then he remarried and divorced the new wife. In three days he said he was on a rig in the sea somewhere. Next day said California and today said he was in NJ. Called out that one as well. Said he travels a lot. lol.

Always asks for phone number which I will never give him and wanted to chat on Google hang out which I never heard of. Stay away from this dude. They think we are so stupid and will fall for them.

Please don't even think for one second any of these guys are real.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I think these people are all the same
by: Anonymous

To add to the comments on here. BEWARE of

Peterson F Johnson
Felix Apin user name efeapinoko
Steven Smiles
Holloway Brown

These are the most devious scammers. They think they can enter the game and be your friends and want to marry you by the second day of the chat up lines. They only want your hard earned money.

I have reported Felix Apin to Zynga as an abuser. He must be removed. He goes by a mix of user names and his own name.
May 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Ladies do you not understand what this is all about. All of these people you are playing with are a group of Nigerians that are sitting in Internet cafes trying to con you out of money one way or another with a sob story. All of the photos have been stolen from either Facebook or Instagram, and you are never speaking with the person in the picture. Humor them if you want but never send them money or give them your phone no or email address.

You can spot them a mile off as they want to get to know you, think they are in love with you, send you lovely messages in ridiculous English. They are mainly oil rig workers, doctors of some kind or in the forces, nearly always divorced with children. Ask them lots of questions, you will soon catch them out, but remember if it sounds to good to be true it will be, please don’t be fooled!!!!!
May 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

After having 5 men fall in love with me in two months, I cut them off. Told them I am happily married and I have nothing to give them. I now started playing with Garret Derek. He seemed nice. He told me his wife died in car accident. He lived in Colorado and had two daughters but they did not live near him.

He said he thinks about me all the time and wants to send me pictures he took. I opened a new email and gave it to him. He said he couldn't do that or go on FB. He sent me his phone number, I didn't say a word about it. Every time I got on WWF he would tell me how beautiful I am and he thinks about me all the time.

I waited 4 days, sent a message, " it is time, I hope you are very happy and find what you want." Three days later, he leaves me a message, his daughter is dying, she is in a coma. I told him I would pray for her and I am sorry, let me know how she is. He has not responded. I think he wanted me to text him to get my number. He will be waiting a long time. I also notice, as someone else has said, he has very high scores.

Funny, with such a high score, I would think he could carry on a conversation, other than telling me how beautiful I am. He will never get my number. This is what happens when you worry about people.
May 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lucky Morrison
by: Anonymous

This one is a real piece of work. He is a 4 Star General serving in Iraq on a 6 year deployment. He can't tell me where he was based in the US or what FOB he is on in Iraq. His son, Denis is in West Africa with his teacher. He wants me to marry him and be a "sweet sugar mommy" to his son.

His english is awful (oh - he was born in Germany, but now lives in California. Except later on in the conversation he says Vegas) but his vocabulary is amazing! I don't know if he read anything I wrote back. I told him he's no 4 Star General and asked him who he really is.
May 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Jean
by: Anonymous

While I was searching for a Benson Jean I found a profile of Jean Benson. Same guy! He is dressed in a suit and tie. His profile is on Facebook and is really scary. Nigerian friends? Beware!
May 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Benson Jean
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been contacted by a Benson Jean? He is active on wwf and pictured with his daughter. Both are wearing sunglasses.
May 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Emmanuel Ilayah
by: Anonymous

Here's a new and different one. This guy says he is from Nigeria. He even has a Facebook page that you can look at. I'm not sure if he's for real. He's 38, divorced - he's in love with me (our almost 30 year age span doesn't matter to him) and wants to spend the rest of our lives together.

Never asked for money - just finally got tired of trying to talk me into messaging him on fb and me telling him there was and never would be a "thing" between us.
May 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Pylila Yury
by: Sick of it

I played this guy and amused myself feeding him BS. He started talking to me in Yoruba in the end which is a Nigerian language. Said ‘God bless our hustling’

These people are vile to prey on the vulnerable. Some have changed tactics a bit now and say they are in cloth design Gucci (think they mean clothes!). They also use the word ‘diva’ a lot.

I’ve blocked about 6 in two days. They resign less to now to keep their winning score high. There’s another guy using a poster for whiskey who changes it to a couple of dogs too
May 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out for Maxwell Roorda
by: Anonymous

Never asked for money, I guess that was coming, but same story of being widowed with son in boarding school. I even told him that I think he actually is one of those guys in Nigeria scamming women and he mentioned to have never heard of such a thing!
May 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another WWF Fake
by: Anonymous

A guy claiming to be Stephen Baldwin using a stolen picture started by the usual smooth talking and probing questions. Hubby got suspicious when he continued to try to continue conversations wanting an email address, pics of me and Skype. The stolen pic was found online confirming our fears, so take care ladies, if it looks too good to be true and sounds too good to be true, it probably is a scammer or sleeze 😜
May 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Richard
by: Anonymous

This is the newest one for me. He is widowed, wife and daughter died in a car crash and he has one son Kelvin who is in a boarding school in Vegas. David is a head dr in Syria and coming home soon on vacation.

Wants to marry me. Lol

So this is the second time this has happened and he gave me access to his bank account that had over a million dollars. and he wanted me to transfer money to his agent to get home and to two contractors that were finishing a hospital he had bought in San Francisco.

Always asks for iTunes cards for himself and son.
So he wanted to give me $150,000 and transfer money to his agent and suddenly the password and account number wouldn't work.

"I don't know what to do now" he said the bank needs him to come into the bank to sign documents to reactivate his account. I said I wasn't going to get him an iTunes card. Surprised he's not talking to me now.

I've blocked so many of these jokers.

Tip: set your settings on your WWF's so your not getting asked to play someone new. It's funny how easily they change when you say no!!

No more I love you forever blah blah blah. No Matter what don't believe anything they say. They aren't going to pay you back.

It's sick that they prey on women who just want to play an innocent game of WWF lol
May 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Came back to play WWF and can't enjoy playing anymore for all the scammers wanting to talk in Hangouts. They are either widowed, one child, poor english, working in peace missions or engineers.

I cant block everyone. They just change their names and come back with a new list.

Very tired of it and will most likely quit playing a game I once enjoyed.
May 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Miller
by: Anonymous

I'm new to this scam having just had a request to go visit wwf hangout (?) Googled and found this link! Fascinating! Scott Miller immediately said I'm his kind of person after one move! Wowwa! Lucky me!

He's also a widower with a daughter. Hasn't asked for $ yet so I'll stay tuned for that!

Hilarious.
May 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same story but so many different names
by: Anonymous

I have just discovered this site and am amazed at how many of these scammers there are, all with different names but the same story. All work on an oil rig off Mexico or in the army in Afghanistan with dead wife and son/daughter in boarding school. Look out for and avoid at all costs:

Rick Patterson
Stones Williamson
Stephen Smiles
Felix Apin
Stewart Henderson

There are so many and the above are the ones I have had experience of, but reading the entries on this site shows there are loads of them, or maybe one small clever group with many false identities. It is such a shame they cannot be discovered and blocked by the administrators of WWF2
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Suspicious fakes
by: Anonymous

Anything on Andrea Gudson? Dr. Onan oil rig, widower, has a child. Retiring soon, from San Jose, looking for love. Asked for money.

Also, Westley Dan. From the US. Handsome. Poor English, told him so, and asked what country he was from. He disappeared.
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lewis Roger - scammer - Oil Rig
by: Anonymous

Hello, I have been playing Words With Friends for years and I guess I did not think that these scammers would be on these kind of nerdy sites, lol. I accepted his game request and then he would comment nice move etc, was very proper and nice then asked for my cell # and we texted and he went into premature statements of affection.

He would even send me You Tube videos of songs he liked. He sent me photos (which I have) of a very handsome man. In one photo he was holding up a piece of paper with my name on it declaring his love for me. He said he was from Luxembourg and went to the University of Leeds and had his Masters degree in Engineering.

I was testing him and asking about what dept of Engineering and what did he do his thesis on, he would not reply for a bit till he looked it up. he even sent me photos of his childhood. I did send him photos of me before I caught on and of course he had my cell number.

He finally called and I could tell from the first second he spoke that he was black with a soft Jamaican/Nigerian accent. In that instant I started swearing and called him out on it and after 2 minutes of me yelling he hung up. I have blocked that number and now a few days later he friend requested me on Facebook and he called and texted from a different number.

The first number when I searched it said Rhode Island, and showed his name when he called (thought you had to call from the rig control room you jerk). The second number came up from Texas.

He never got a chance to ask me for money. I have reported him to Words With Friends. Don't fall for these guys or girls!
May 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		New
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Alfred Murphy or James Holland?
May 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friend's Scammers
by: Tuliplady1234

Here is a list of scammers that have asked me for a large amount of money. One even asked me for my bank account number so that he could deposit his paycheck in it! I'm no fool and would never give money or my account numbers out to anyone:

Daniel Joh
Helay Robert Mc'Cullough
Justin Clark
William Spitze
Impressions Fayetteville

Don't fall for these scams! Beware.
May 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelly Costa
by: Anonymous

Working on an oil rig, his wife died, had a 15 year old son, his dad was from Italy and his mum from Luxembourg, very charming, he is retiring soon and wants to find someone to spend the rest of his life with.

The profile pic is of a very handsome man with a black jumper and his hands in front of him, this photo is of an actor and model called Edoardo Costa.

You are actually talking to a group of scammers, you can tell you are talking with different people as some can speak better English than others.

Kelly will be telling you he will come to where ever you are after his contract finishes on the oil rig, then a couple of weeks before his contract is due to end there is a problem on the rig and he has a problem accessing his funds, so he wants you to email someone, they will send some money to your account and then you send it back to another account.

Don’t be fooled ladies, this is money laundering, they even say you can keep a portion for yourself.

Have a look on the web, Edoardo Costa is well known, look at his photos on Facebook and Instagram.
May 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF2 scam question
by: Anonymous

I’ve been playing WWF2 with two different men and they both are messaging me. The first one texted he is working in the gulf on a contract and he’s widowed with a 15 year old son. Keeps asking for my phone number repeatedly but I haven’t given it to him.

Also just started playing with another man that has messaged me that he is also working in the Gulf of Mexico on a contract. Well now I’m positive this is some kind of scam but I’d like to know what can they get from me by just playing the game?
May 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		"General Michael"
by: Anonymous

Says his name is General Michael (Gernarlmichael07), and that he is on a peace-keeping mission in Syria. Photo is of General Curtis Scaparrotti, an actual four-star General in the Army.

What a worthless piece of junk! Stolen honor really gets under my skin! Stringing him along a bit just to keep him distracted, but he is not only getting reported to WWF, but to General Scaparrotti himself!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis_Scaparrotti
May 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jack Parkins
by: Anonymous

Claiming to be a doctor in Afghanistan working with the UN. Divorced cheating ex son. Lots of baby, dear, and honey. Then asks for money. First I pretended I was sending the money because I knew it was a scam then called him on it and he said they were coming to kill me and all my family.
May 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jack Parkins
by: Anonymous

Doctor working with the UN in Afghanistan. Cheating wife and he loves me blah blah blah. When I refused him money and called him a scammer he said he’d kill me and my kids. He Says it will happen in 4 days so I will see. Wanted me on hangout and Skype which I didn’t do but did give my email
May 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony Chandler
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of Anthony Chandler? Says he is a "master sarg major" with UN peacekeeping in Kabul. Giving my friend very smooth "I am looking for love and you are the one" in words with friends conversation - divorced, 62 with daughter in boarding school.

Lots of ??? but she is becoming drawn in.

Any suggestions much appreciated.
May 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I have pics if you're interested.
by: Not as Dumb as they think

Be careful some of these guys are really really good. The two that are the MOST convincing are Terry Moore and Michael Frank Belli. And yes I copied their pics. Almost had me believing their poor pathetic lies.
May 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		RobertW
by: Anonymous

So I am talking to a guy - Robert W, who is also pictured with a little white dog. I want to say a Westhighland Terrier. Says he's an emergency orthopedic surgeon living in Houston TX. I wonder if it's the same guy - or at least the same picture.
May 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Vincent Thompson
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had any interactions with Vincent Thompson 445 on WWF2? I do not know what to think about this guy. And that is if that is his real name.

HE is pictured with a little white dog. I do not know what to make of him. Fell in love with me real quick and when I tried to tell him he wasn't he insisted he was. I said I was married and he said I was lying to him.

I resigned many games with him but he keeps coming back. I have never had to block anyone because resigning games usually works but it not with him. I am not mean or cruel but it is feeling stalkerish at this point.
May 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		List of scammers on WWF
by: JSA

In the course of the last 2 weeks, here are the names of the most recent scammers:

lbarrawillims116
peter j
adafg
Jeffrey A
James S.
Thomas madsen george
john reardon12345
lucaachen30

Be wise. Or scam the scammer :-)
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Was Scammed
by: Unbelievable2

Hello, I can't believe how huge this oil rig scam is, my friend told me about this after I met a so called real charm. Everything they said online he asked me, forgot to load his phone before he left for Nigeria, West Africa, said babe I have to talk to you and text you from Africa, asked if I could send him an iTunes or amazon phone card, asked me to receive and send Western Union packages to him in Nigeria.

His wife died 4 yrs ago, has a 10 year old son in a boarding school, they get you to trust them and call you sweety, babe and tell you when they get back they will be with you, said I make him so happy since his wife died, said babe can't believe I fell in love with you.

Ladies please be careful, it is all BS and I was even careful. They get mad when you ask questions or won't send them phone cards or do the Western Union job, this is their MO I learned, never thought this would ever happen to me.

My guys name Was James Markson, from Baltimore Maryland, not even sure this is his real name, I highly doubt it!!;
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Larry Mark
by: Anonymous

Nice guy - same kind of story - widowed, 2 kids. We chatted for one day, the next morning when i told him I don't do chat apps or exchange phone numbers he totally disappeared. He didn't resign - he is just gone. I think i'll just tell them that right at the beginning from now on!

Oh also - we only played one game, in the beginning he was doing 2 and 3 letter words, towards the end he was using words i've never heard of lol.

They think we're stupid!
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Alberto Palmer
by: Anonymous

Widowed, with one daughter in boarding school. Commercial Pilot. Looking for itunes or Amazon gift card.
May 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marcoantonio53542
by: Anonymous

Got chatting, and he got me to go to Hangouts. Usual story, parents died when he was 18, wife died giving birth to second child, has a son, originally from Italy but living in California.

Engineer on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, said he really liked me early on, then loves me. Sent photos of a very attractive man.

Problem with ‘equipments’ which he has to pay for and needs over $20,000 to fix it so he can get out of there to be with me.

Didnt give any money, but when I said No, he said I was heartless, evil and wicked.
May 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Chris Bent
by: Anonymous

What is Chris Bents screen name?
May 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF 2 scam
by: Anonymous

Chris Bent 00007 - says he's 48 yrs old, wife died three yrs ago during childbirth, works for Chevron Oil as a petroleum engineer, leaving for a 2 month contract deployment to either Scotland, Malaysia or Texas - says he lives in Los Angeles, but is originally from Brazil.

Tries to get you to send ITunes Gift Card for his 15 yr old son.
May 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John McKenna - dangerous scammer
by: Anonymous

Works on an oil rig off Scotland. His wife died of cancer 8 years ago, 2 kids in boarding school with a nanny, from Florida.

If he says all of this then block him!! Do not listen to any of his lies and report him. He is not real! It’s all made up to con you!!
May 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson E or Andersoneros212
by: Anonymous

Be on alert for Anderson E, also goes by the name of Anderson Eros, and profile name Andersoneros212 on Words with Friends 2.

I confirmed on a reverse image lookup that the photo he is using has been used by other scam artists. He asked to switch to Google Hangouts--as did 3 other new to Word players this past month--alleging that it would be easier for him to chat because he worked on an oil rig.

After the premature flattery he begged and pleaded that I buy him some Apple iTunes cards so he could buy some more online books. All of his actions fit the profile of what Apple calls a iTunes card scam, which has accelerated in recent months.
May 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here we go again
by: Nene

So last week it was William Taylor, this week he’s going by Christopher Williams 89

Dear gawd, can’t they see how pathetic they are? Straight up asked about my life, told me wife died and has a son. I told him. "Oh no not another scammer" and poof he’s gone.
May 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John McKenna - dangerous scammer
by: Anonymous

Be on alert ladies!!! This man (real name or not?!) John McKenna has conned me out of over £20,000 in constant cries for help with lending him money to pay for supplies for his men on the oil rig, and even bank fees to access his account.

Don’t fall for his lies!! If he says he’s on an oil rig, running a company heading the project, has millions coming at the end of the project, is 58 years old, has two children in boarding school with a nanny to take care of them while he’s away working!! He will con you.

Gradually over months he will build up your confidence with him and reel you in!! Then he will slowly start asking for large amounts of money to be transferred into different accounts. All of which are fake and will go to someone else.

Once you’ve parted with money... it’s gone!!! You’ll never get any of it back!! Don’t be fooled!!!

Be on guard.
May 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends 2 Scammers
by: Anonymous

Has anyone had contact with John Cochern or Pierce Brandon? I play WWF2 and Pierce is definitely a scammer and very slick! Uses songs and poetry and can speeak good English but has a forein accent. Shows pic of two children. John Cochern did not ask me for money yet but I assume I was in his grooming stage!
May 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aguilar Alejandro Aguilar Pato.
by: Anonymous

Same old story. A contractor on an Oil Rig in the UK. Divorced, 2 children at boarding school.
Smooth talker, asked for iTunes cards first then to have a package sent to me via United Nations Delivery Service.

Seemed like a nice guy till you put 2 & 2 together. Sent lots of photos etc. Seemed to have one at the ready. Parents died when he was young, then came to the states, but after 40 years still had a thick accent.

Said he was from California. Other women have had similar experiences with him.
May 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Taylor
by: Mel

Nene, I played along until I had enough info to report him on FB and then blocked him. Thanks for sharing. Never got to asking me for money but never would give to anyone.
May 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Retired detective
by: Anonymous

Anyone herd of Mark. He says he is a retired detective from NYC.
May 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware of 2 first names
by: Anonymous

I’ve noticed the scammers have 2 first names. Be careful!
May 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mel
by: Anonymousnene

Mel, William Taylor has many faces. Beware! He is a scammer! One picture of him looks like a preppy Middle Ages white dude sitting on the edge of a desk, U.S. flag behind him.

He wants a $1000 ... stringing him along and loving scamming a scammer
May 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be careful!!!
by: Anonymous

Yes, it appears there are some real creeps out there. I was lured by someone who posed as a dr., used a real dr’s picture and whenever I asked to send more reliable pictures, kept it up with more of the real dr’s pictures. They are very good at what they do. Then, asked for money. Huh? You’re a dr? What do you need money for overseas? You can absolutely get access to your money no matter who you are no matter what ladies so do your homework as I did. They are total POS.

I also feel sorry for the people they pretend to be.
May 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Taylor
by: Mel

Nene I would be curious what he looks like. I was the one who chatted with William Taylor.
May 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Watch out
by: Nene

A "William Thomas" is "as we speak" trying to scam me. He calls you dear. I’ve seen here a man that goes by the name of William Taylor who does the same thing! I’m playing him like a fiddle.

Be careful out there
May 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Players beware
by: Anonymous

I get at least 1 game request a day from scammers. It’s the usual story. They are in the military. They lost their wife in a car crash and they have a child being cared for by a nanny or guardian. They call you "dear" and they want you to go to hangouts so they can get to know you better.

These guys are always new to the game having just joined. I’ve been playing WWW since 2012 and the problem has gotten worse in the last year.
May 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelly Costa
by: Anonymous

Kelly Costa/Kel3loveman is still playing on word at the moment, his identity has obviously been stolen from social media somewhere and is being used by Nigerians.

How do you upload a picture to try and find out who he is to let him know what is happening to him.

Words with friends should be a simple game of scrabble, but this is disgusting
May 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelly Costa
by: Anonymous

Kelly Costa / kel3loveman Another oil rig worker, same old stuff, a Nigerian scammer, you can tell by the broken English and the live poems.

I feel sorry for the people that have had their photo identities stolen by these people, so have a look anyone that visits this site and see if you can tell me the real name for this Kelly Costa that I thought I had been speaking with.
Apr 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jameski1
by: Anonymous

James Scotty. Same old unoriginal story. Works for shell, dead wife, works in US, had a photo of a middle aged Caucasian guy. Really disjointed English and didn’t seem to get my jokes like "oh beam me up Scotty " and then "I like to see your beam Scotty".

Played with them (assuming it was a group of scammers) before I got bored and blocked him.
I enjoyed telling them that I had no idea how to spend my millions since my dear husband had left.
Best not to tell them how I knew they were scammers as that may only make them slightly less unbelievable next time.

I resent that they target middle aged women and have no qualms about making fun of them (wasting their time).
Apr 29, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam or not
by: Anonymous

Anyone ever hear of samsoldire? On words with friends!?
Apr 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos
by: Anonymous

Go to you tube. Search photos of scammers. There are a Ton of photos.
Apr 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers Are Nigerian
by: Anonymous

DO NOT SEND MONEY TO ANYONE YOU MEET ONLINE!!

THEY ARE NIGERIAN NOT MIDDLE AGED WHITE MEN!!
Apr 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson William
by: Anonymous

This guy is actually using the guys real name and pictures of the guy. To top it if he is using pictures of the real guys pictures of the kids. The guy is a hunk! But his wife is beautiful alive and well.

Go on romance.scamer and you will see pictures
They also advise you not to tell the real person because there is nothing they can do. These people live in Nigeria and will only assume another name.

Do not tell them what gave them away you will only educate them more.
Apr 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to identify profile pictures used by scammers
by: Anonymous

Yes, I would also like to know how to find a person used in a profile picture. Especially when there are children involved.
Apr 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Photos That Scammers Use
by: Anonymous

How can you identify a photo used by a scammer. I identified one but can’t seem to find the other. Photos do not go with the person you are chatting with on Hangouts. I like to try to research & find out who the photo is really of. That real person would probably like to know their photo was being used by scammers.
Apr 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Men
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of these guys.

Albert Wilson
Lucas Jones
John Ramsey

All have kids. Always asking for money or iTune cards.
Apr 24, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		More WWF Scammers
by: Anonymous

I had 3 of these guys pop up while playing WWF within a very short period of time. The first guy was named Gray Freeman, the second was Mark (forgot last name) and the third was Michael Benson.

All were widowers and all worked on oil rigs or some semblance of an oil rig. All had children. None got so far as to ask me for money or anything else. All asked if I was married, which I am, and I told them so. The second one (Mark) just stopped playing with me after several chats, so he must have known I was being guarded.

Once I heard that #3 also worked on an oil rig, I knew this had to be a scam. So I blocked them all and reported them. It was rather nice chatting with the first one, but he was too "friendly" and it was getting out of hand.

So long, scammers!
Apr 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Taylor is a scammer
by: Anonymous

Guy called himself William Taylor, and uses pictures that are Jeremy Vinogradov's, a British model, to. Was just playing words but kept trying to get me to "be his". I finally got enough information to report him on FB and other social sites so he could not go after anyone else.
Apr 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

I went on romance.com and they have photos and names. One thing they said was not to tell the scammers what they did wrong. They will get smarter next time. Let's not empower them.
Apr 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Similar story
by: Anonymous

I was playing with a person called Nicholas. Supposedly originally from Denmark, lost his parents at a young age, moved to Tampa, divorced for one year, had a daughter visiting him over Easter. We played a number of games, and in the end he asked for my phone number.

I wasn't comfortable with that as I am married and reminded him of that. Immediately after, he asked me to purchase a $100 Canadian iTunes card for his daughter and would I send him information on how he could repay me.

Things didn't smell right to me so I did a Google search and found this site. What a surprise! I confronted him and he said he was sorry and that it was tough where he was living. What a sad way to live by trying to scam trusting people.

I enjoyed playing with him because he was a strong opponent. I am even starting to question that and wonder if they have some sort of program to fill in the best possible words.

Ah well, must be more careful and maybe only play with real friends.
Apr 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Anderson/Wole Anderson
by: Anonymous

What is with the itune cards? Are they used for the web? I went into romancescam.com and found picture of several of these losers.
Apr 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Browning
by: Anonymous

Yep, same story as I am reading here from many others. This person messaged me on WWF and then quickly asked for my cell phone number and we began exchanging texts. Then we actually called each other a few times. Smooth talker, excellent writing skills, that's why I wasn't so sure off the bat that he was a scammer. But when he started asking for the iTunes cards, I knew I'd been scammed. I was so angry with myself for falling for his lines of crap, thankfully I did not send him anything.

He had a similar story - working as an engineer on an oil rig somewhere in England. Resides in New Haven, CT in US. Has a 9 year old boy who has a nanny and is in boarding school when he is away at work. Wife died several years ago, looking for his soul mate.

It taught me a valuable lesson, that I am vulnerable to sweet talking, nice looking guys because I really want to be on someone's mind. That's why I engaged with him. Only lasted 9 days, blocked him on everything.
Apr 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends
by: Anonymous

Yes, Eric Moore is on words with friends! He is an impersonator. He well say he is a Dr. and his wife and son died in a car accident.
Apr 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		William Taylor
by: Anonymous

Anyone heard of this guy. Widowed mechanical engineer. Lives in LA. Widowed. Wife died of leukemia. Calls you dear.
Apr 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peterson Franklin Johnson
by: Anonymous

I have played wwf for years. This is the first time I was contacted by this creep. He called me sweetheart after the second day of chatting, something totally alien to me. Then everything was honey.

He was in love with me by the end of the week.

I did feel flattered at the time. Next we had exchanged emails, then I was on hangouts and we chatted for another few days. Then he asked me to get an iTunes card. As I haven't got a lot of spare cash I just got the cheapest one around , never gave it another thought, and after that it was can you buy me a Canada Goose Jacket which I then realised what he was up to.

I just refused him, and next he wanted to know if I could travel abroard and if so could I pick up some part for his oil rig company in the Gulf of Mexico. I refused that saying I couldn't dump everything for him as I had to much to do.

Next he wanted me to send money to his Nigerian workers as they were taken hostage on an oil rig that he owned. I told him I had no money. Blocked him from WWF and hangouts.

After getting rid of him another one popped up on WWF, with similar chit chat but he was a nurse on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. He worked for Exxon Mobile, and we are still chatting on hangouts.

He had been diving off the rig he and 3 friends found gold coins worth millions of dollars but he needed to send the coins to me for safe keeping and wanted my address, but the answer was no as I don't want anything to do with it and told him that there were too many scams in this country of a similar vain.

After that he wanted $420 dollars to pay for doctors for his son who had appentistis. I never replied for days and he kept sending messages through hangouts etc. Eventually I just told him that I had been scammed before and I was so cross I couldn't speak with him.

His name is Felix Apin by the way and the photo which is clearly not him as it doesn't resemble his gmail photo. I have changed my profile picture to stop these idiots from contacting me. I feel stupid that they have got under my skin. But if it doesn't feel right then don't do it.

It won't be long before I have sacked this one off. Also his user name is eleapinoko which he said is Greek for Felix but it actually means black jack avatar.
Apr 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Davidson
by: Anonymous

Typical photo. Clean cut guy, silver hair and beard, sitting in a car. Starts off with the usual ‘hello beautiful how you doing. I would really like to know you more?’ I responded by telling him I’m onto these scams. He said ‘how dare you call be a scammer’ and then said ‘F*** you, you’re not even nice’ then called me a butch (I think he meant b*tch but English isn’t their strong point).

Then said ‘everybody isn’t the same okay you Trump’ whatever that means. I reported and blocked him. These guys get nasty when they don’t get what they want!
Apr 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		DOCWILLIAMS
by: Anonymous

Ladies be careful!!!!!

Just almost got scammed by a DOCWILLIAMS!!! He is pretending to be an orthopedic surgeon in Afghanistan.

He is using a real Dr’s identity, and thank you for all of your info, as I’m pretty smart and almost fell for his crazy stories.

Block him!
Apr 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Mukem
by: Anonymous

Check Facebook as there are 2 of them. Try contacting them and see if their identity has been used. If this was my mother I would do anything. Your not going to find out who is the punk that's scamming your mom. But if you could find the man the picture he's using.
Call Catfish Nev Schulman he will give you the answers and find out if this guy is legit or not.

Good Luck
Apr 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thanks for the warning.
by: Anonymous

Thanks for all these comments. I have been communicating with two guys. They haven’t asked for money but I am sure that they fit into this. It is amazing that they all have the same stories. Single, often widowed, with a child-usually being raised by someone else. Want you to use Hangouts for communicating.

I thought it was strange that they were not on Facebook or I could not find any thing by googling their name.

After reading all of these comments, I am going to delete both of them.

Thank you!
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangout
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know why these scammers want you to join hangout verses gmail or yahoo?

Some of these idiots are really adamant about using this site only.

What's up with that????
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers on WWF
by: Anonymous

I have met my share of these creeps in the last few months and have blocked many. So far only 2 have ask for $$ (not sent). I like the idea of sharing phone numbers. I think I will start collecting their phone numbers and share them with each other. I wonder how long two guys can hey hey baby each other before they figure it out! Lol

I do enjoy toying with them for awhile before blocking them. I call them "Dear" or "baby" right off the bat. Kinda keeps them guessing where I'm coming from. Some of you ladies have a great sense of humor.

I enjoy reading your comments. To the rest, enjoy or block but dont send them anything.
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam!!!
by: Anonymous

Yep my mother has fallen for the same bulls***. It's heart wrenching, she won't listen to anyone. Hers is John Mulkem. Oil rig from Texas needed $ to finish the job then wants to come here and retire with her. Never thought this would happen so close to home.

Need advice. We are ready to take her devices away like you'd do to a child.

Makes my blood boil !!!

For all who have photos, try Google "reverse image search" nothing came up for us, but it may help you. I also have contacted local police, zynga, age concern, netsafe, crimestoppers, her bank, my family.
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangouts
by: Anonymous

They always ask you to chat on hangouts - or google something - or they want your cell phone number or email address. Some persist for days - others give up as soon as they realize you will not give out personal information. I get a kick out of stringing them along.
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peterson Wood on WWF
by: Anonymous

I figured this fool out pretty quickly. Immediately started chatting with me and asking if I was married, etc. Same story being on an oil rig, dead wife, teenage daughter. Living in FL.

Why do they continue using the same story????

Asked me to go to Google Hangouts. I didn't even know what that was. Told him I was not interested. Continued to ask if I downloaded it. I said "Nope, not interested." Then he asked for my contact information (AS IF!) and I said "NO" and then blocked him.

It's a shame that people actually fall for this. I recently had another that I suspected on FB. Name was Nelson Malone. I never accepted his friend request, but he continued to message me until I stopped responding and blocked him.
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Jonathon Ebeling
by: Anonymous

The latest is Jonathan Ebeling. Tells you he loves you in the first few days. Says he is a steel contract broker. Widowed with a child. Has a nanny. Borne in Germany.

Only plays with women. oh and lives in Texas.
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil rigger scam
by: Anonymous

I met my oil rigger on WWF too. His name is Michael Osborne. Smooth talker and says all the right things. From Newark New Jersey and has a 13 year old daughter. His daughter has a nanny with her since his wife died in a fire three yrs ago. Michael was born in Germany. He is in the North Sea on a personal contract. Once he finishes this contract, is going to retire.

While communicating with him, he has had several problems with equipment on the oil rig that he has been responsible to repair at his expense. Of course he has no way to pay for them. He writes the sweetest messages that any woman who has not had the best of relationships would love to hear. He sends love songs everyday. He will ask you to marry him. He says he is religious. He preaches every Sunday to his colleagues.

After communicating on WWF, he asked for my cell number. Now he has a package that he wants me to pay the holding fee (held by a security company that is getting ready to fold) and have the package sent to me until he gets home!

Not sure if I should believe any of this after reading about all these oil rig scammers!
Apr 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		A couple of scammers
by: Anonymous

Mark Tyler started playing and chatting with me 23rd March 2018. Dead wife, been single ever since, no mention of kids and he oversees the drilling and maintaining of the engines. He's from Florida and working on a rig in California. His photo is a professional one wearing a suit with tie and he has grey hair. His english is terrible!

I know he's a scammer but I'm playing along for fun and I share the chats with my husband. Waiting for him to ask for money, which I would never give. He did mention his payment for this contract to be $250,000 so I know something is going to go wrong and he will need money to tie him over. Bring it on!

Another one I am playing is Brandon Coffey. We've been playing since 12th Feb 2018 and he signed up on the 2nd Feb. I had my doubts about him from the start, but he stated early on that he has never been married and has no kids. He did want me to go to Google Hangouts, but I said no, so he has been continuing to chat in WWF.

Yesterday when I asked him what he did for work he said he's a Sergeant in the army serving in Afghanistan with 4 months to go, so that has pretty much confirmed he's one. He knows I'm married, so hasn't hit on me as such, but wants to be friends.

I always check the history of each person that I start to play and if they have a game score in the double digits then they are clearly scammers. I tell them straight away I am married and they end the game faster than it started.

There are others I chat with, but they have a history of playing for 4-6 years.
Apr 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Bill Markson
by: Alisa

Same story. Lost his wife to cancer and has a daughter Lizzy and says he lives in Bristol but when I said that I used to live there he was very vague. Pestered me to chat on Hangouts but I refused, and when he realised he wasn’t getting anywhere with me he stopped playing.

Have blocked him now. Have had about 10 of these men starting games with me over the past few months. Fake profile pics of an airline pilot or holding a child. I knew these were scams but didn’t realise what they were after until I googled WWF scams.

Absolute low life scum of the earth.

Block them
Apr 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		PATRICK LUIS
by: Anonymous

Ladies, beware of PATRICK LUIS. He starts out chatting a bit on Words with Friends and then invites you to the Hangout App. He claims to be a US sailor who is on a chemical shipping boat in the Indian Ocean. He lost his wife and daughter in a car accident. He only has his son, Ken, who is 15. Ken is in a boarding school in NC.

PATRICK LUIS says he’s 64 years old, from Russia, living in New York City. He came to America 20 years ago to start a chemical business but turned to being a sailor. PATRICK LUIS is a sweet talker and pulls on your heartstrings. Basically preparing you for his scam. He told me that his sons birthday was coming up and wants to send him money so that he can go out and celebrate with his friends. He claims that he can’t get into his account being that he’s out to sea and doing anything like that is not allowed due to security reasons.

He had so many inconsistencies in his story. Bad spelling and bad grammar as well. He will keep pressuring you and saying how it would mean so much to him and his son and of course promises to pay you back. He asked me to send $500 through western union. Of course I was smart enough to realize what was going on.

Once I finally put my foot down and told him I wasn’t going to do it, he basically said ok bye. Onto the next victim is what I say. PATRICK LUIS, remember this name.

He’s a bad person.

Don’t fall for it.!!
Apr 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Morgan
by: Anonymous

Your story sounds familiar. Guy had daughter Alondra and is a sweet talkin oil rig engineer.
Apr 05, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hangout
by: Anonymous

Have anyone been asked to join hangout by googles?
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Morgan daughter alondra
by: Anonymous

Has anybody come across a man going by Michael Morgan who is an oil rig engineer with a daughter named Alondra and is sweet talking and asking for lots of money after saying a signed 4.3 million dollar contract and gets angry when no money is sent?

Sends lots of model like pictures and has daughter email you saying she is excited to call you mom? Story matches everyone else’s that’s commented on here also.

If have pictures I would like to compare to see if the same guy my mother in law is getting swindled by is this scammer and need to show her how fake he is!!
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson William
by: Anonymous

Does anyone know Anderson William01. His wife died while birthing his son and those are his exact words.

If any of you have the courage to see who he is trying to scam!

Thanks

Elisa
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Me too
by: Anonymous

Yep, scammed by RichardB2857 or Richard Benneth. Wife died from cancer 5 years ago, son Tommy in boarding school, on a 8 week contract in the Gulf of Mexico as an marine engineer.

Fell in love with me within a week. Don't be taken like I was. Theses scammers use many different names.

Oh, here's his phone # 804-417-4269.
Apr 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Scammer
by: Anonymous

There’s another man called Giles Brandon whose profile pic is a fireman. Total BS as the real man is London Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson https://goo.gl/images/bcVWIJ
Apr 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		it's actually funny
by: Anonymous

Lmao - I love the one where you tell them you go deep sea diving looking for mermaids! I'm going to start doing that. I kind of get a kick out of stringing them along. It's hilarious how whatever you tell them you get "that's nice dear". I just feel bad for the women who fall for their bs!
Apr 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Observations
by: Anonymous

I’m so glad I found this site! I knew something was up with all those widowers working on oil rigs while their kids were in boarding school, etc., but I had no idea the extent of it.

I used to tell them "I don’t give out personal information," but now I just say "BS" and wait for them to time out.
Apr 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Oil Rig/Syria/Turkey etc scams
by: Anonymous

I’ve had numerous people contact me. Lody Jimmy, Captain Mark Miller, Eric Lowdry to name but a few. Same old questions, same sob story about being a widower and a child in school in a different country.

When asked what I do for fun I now tell them stupid things like I go deep sea diving looking for mermaids which is met with a repose like ‘that’s good dear, are you married?’ I tell them I’m a polygamist and looking for my next husband. They don’t read my responses and reply with their scripted responses.

I’ve reported loads of them but realised there is no point as they pop up with another name. You can tell immediately who they are as they have joined the same day as they invite you to play and always message with ‘dear’ or ‘friend’ and want to get to know you better.

I’m really quite surprised that people fall for their scams
Mar 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		AndersonWilliam01
by: Anonymous

Has anyone come across this guy? He says he is 48, has a son who is 10, and his wife died giving birth. He's been in the Army for 6 years and lives in California.
Mar 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Has anyone run into a man on WWF claiming to be a retired for star general James Cartwright. He is on a secret mission in Turkey. Claims to have a bunch of money he needs to get to the US, but needs cash to do so. Says he is in love with you, etc.

Please let me know.
Mar 30, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dave Scott/White
by: Anonymous

Dave White/Scott says he’s from Oakland, CA, but currently in Kabul, Afghanistan for peacemaking. Calls you pretty and is obsessed if you’ve eaten today and how you look. He asks you to add him to Google Hangouts and writes in broken English and CHEATS on WWF.

He hasn’t asked for money yet, but I feel it’s coming.
Mar 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Cynthia

This is FY 2018 ladies and we are smarter than these jerks who keep asking for our 💰. What man do you know sends you messages and in four days are in love with you. I keep saying you could be sending money to TERRiost groups. You could be tracking money sent overseas to people you do not know so if the FBI, CIA come knocking down your door you will know it is real. Get on all forms of Social Media and let everyone know about these scammers.

Stop Stop Stop sending 💰 to anyone because the Names change but the scam is still the same. We need to shut these groups down. They all go into internet cafes and troll for any women who will send money.
Mar 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kelvin Bent Words with Friends
by: Anonymous

I should have known better. Took me to Hangout for conversation. Beaware he calls me ‘my love’ he wants me to leave and be with him and buy a house in Chelsea, as he likes Chelsea football. We have not even seen each other. On his way to see me was in an accident, sent me photo of ticket which was fake, needed to go to hospital and needs cash. Only one son in school that I had to send money to via MoneyGram.

He took me on hangout and sends me messages ‘my love’ ‘my wife’ send pictures of flowers and teddies. Totally taken in by this scam, sent him money which will never be seen again. Report him and stay clear.
Mar 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Supervisor
by: Anonymous

Wow! Ditto ditto ditto. To all the above. My oil riggers were:

Scott Williams, Erik Douglass and Luis Robinson. All with kids. All working on oil rigs. Erik and Luis were immediately blocked after a week long dialogue with Scott Williams when it finally clicked. Something is off. Scott Williams is looking for his soul mate. Wife died 3 years ago and he was left with daughter Mary 14yrs old. After 4 days he was head over heals in love with me. He asked tons of questions. It was when he asked if I knew what an Itunes card was used for. I said to buy music. He replied yes but you can buy things and work with documents.

He called me dear in every communication. English was very broken. He was from Madrid Spain but moved to US when he was 8 and now lives in Los Angelos CA. I checked his name, his phone number and email address and nothing validated. He sais he did not like to argue. He was a lover not a fighter but when I told him i was on to him he went ballistic. Said "If you leave me you are making a huge mistake"!! Blocked him,his number and reported him to WWF.

Cant believe I fell for that! Careful ladies. Trust No one!!
Mar 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another scammer
by: Anonymous

Calls himself Stephane Abriel 4366 and has a couple of Mil that he needs to get out of Afghanistan. Just needs all your details and will generously give you 5% for your trouble. Beware!!

P.S. He nearly beat me :)
Mar 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf
by: Anonymous

Gregcooper865 took me for 5000.00 and said he was in marketing for Redbull and has a young child that lives in cleveland ohio and than he wins a contract for 20000.00 and has to go to West Africa and wants you to stand in as his little girls mother in case she would have any needs while he is gone and because I couldn't give him any money to send her to me he leaves her at a daycare and then gets you to send money for her food stuff then constantly challenging you with how his little girl has fallen in love with you and how he doesn't understand how this happened so fast.

He than gets you to send money to try and bring her to you so everyone will be happy and then something happens and he begs for more and by this time you have sent your heart your money and your trust and on the way to the airport he gets into a car accident then you finally come to and stop answering the text or calls and report it.

I don't know if he uses other profiles or names since I was unable to find any but he does have a lot of mutual friends on the words with friends game. He went inactive after he targeted me claiming he wasn't on anymore due only to the fact words indicates with a green light when you are on line.

Once he realized that, he got off the site but his profile is still out there so beware as he is smooth and heartless
Mar 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Philip Logan
by: Anonymous

Claimed to be living in Amsterdam and of Dutch nationality, but could not give me a correct sample of Dutch, a language I know well. When I declined the usual request to communicate via Hangout, he was most put out and became mildly insulting. I kept on saying I just wanted to play WWF and not become his buddy.
Mar 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Miller Surevic
by: Anonymous

He spun a heartwrenching story about how much I looked like the wife he had lost, and he confessed to breaking down and crying - and when he showed my photo to his daughter, she is supposed to have wept too! But he turned out to be another military man and a fraud.

I do hope there aren't women out there who are fooled by all of this!
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Justin Morgan
by: Anonymous

50+ year old Army General over in Syria who is suppose to be retiring in 4 months. Has a big house in Buffalo, NY. and his wife had died in childbirth with his only son who is 14 yrs old.

First started messaging me on WWF and was calling me his beautiful angel and asking if we could be best friends. Only sorta talked to him 2-3x when he started professing his love for me even though I said I was married.

I started playing him a bit to see what he was up to and then he started talking about having money in an overseas account that he needed to pull the money out of ASAP before they closed but he couldn't do it from where he was.

He was wanting me to get this 2 million dollars for him... Really????

Even sent me an email of where to go. I started googling scams and seen how one person who was in my situation had been swindled and when she broke it off her house became vandalized and she had to move for her own safety.

FREAKED ME OUT I blocked him on words and stopped talking on the hangout app he had me download. Sounds like there is more than one person playing on peoples emotions. Some a little more unbelievable than others.
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Cynthia

The name is not as important as what is being said in the text. All these oil rig guys are liars and will cheat you out of all your money while they are talking to multiple women on line. They steal pic of good lookin guys an take your 💰


Talk to someone in the area you live in. These guys make so much money why do they need your money.

You will get in trouble with the banking system if you keep sending money overseas and also could be checked out by FBI or CIA under the terrorist act and your money could be used to buy weapons or anything.

Do not send any MAN your 💰 as we work or worked to hard to get it.
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Romantic scammers
by: Anonymous

These guys will use false names and someone else's identity. In the end they always ask for money. They are very convincing. Don't let mom fall for this. Give her any info you can find on scammers and help her emotionally get through this.
Mar 23, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		AndersonWilliam01
by: Anonymous

Met this guy on WWF and he said he was 48, in the army and did a special opp in Affrica! REALLY
He said his wife died birthing his son (who talks like that). Asked me where was I birthed! Not born birthed. His son is 10 and he is 48 in the army for 6 years. So that meant he joined at 42? Not likely.

He asked not for money but a iTunes Vanilla Card. I told him I was going to run a background check and he vanished!

He is on Facebook same picture.
Mar 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		How do I check if a guy is a scammer
by: Anonymous

My mom is talking with a guy from an oil rig with a son and a sob story about the tragic loss of his wife. I don’t think it’s legit but she has bought into the story and won’t listen to reason. I have the photo and name he is using.

Is there somewhere I can check this out?

Thanks
Mar 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammer
by: Anonymous

I was contacted by chat on words with friends. At first I didn't answer but he soon got my attention by his sweet talk. Our first conversation i told him i was married and way too old for him. He said age didn't matter but what was in the heart.

He went by the name Benson Jean. He said he worked in the gulf of Mexico on an oil rig. Made good money and had a Mercedes. Was also widowed with 2 young daughters who he really loved. Showed pictures of the girls and their adoring dad. He woed me for 7 weeks before he told me he wanted to start his own business and needed money to get the paperwork started. Some company he had worked for owed him lots of money and he was going to try and get it back.
Mar 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oilman scammer
by: Kathleen Baushke

Williams Scott or williamscott241959@gmail.com started games with me on Words with Friends, told me I was beautiful, told me he worked in the oil industry in Turkey, told me his wife left him and left their son in Texas to be cared for by a nanny in Rexqs. His English was awful. He also said he went to Texas A&M. He asked for pictures of me.

His English was crappy but he has a 23 point WWF score on WWF. Really?
Mar 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Major Trevor Patch
by: Anonymous

My friend has met a guy on words who claims he is in the Amry, Special Ops in Syria. Has anyone encountered Major Trevor Patch? She thinks because he sends her photos, of a person he claims to be himself, he's the real deal.

Of course, it's the same story, dead wife. He lives in Reno, NV. I keep telling her to stop talking to him. But something in her believes him.
Mar 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson William
by: Anonymous

I'm pretty sure you can enlist in the Army up to age 35. I'm sure there are circumstances where you can enlist later on - i.e. if you have been in before.

I'm talking to one now who says he is an orthopedic surgeon with the Army in NV. Also lost son and wife in car accident. He also has 2 daughters - they're (made up) children are always so young!
Mar 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paul Roger Walker
by: Anonymous

Same story, wife and adult daughter died in car accident. He is an Oil Drilling contractor working in the Gulf of Mexico and he sometimes adds 91@GMAIL.COM To his name.

I chatted with him for a couple of months but because I wouldn't join him on other platforms he disappeared and keeps challenging me again ever so often
Mar 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Francis Lucky
by: Anonymous

Watch out for this one too. He is also working on an oil rig. He won a contact in California and has moved there for a month with his own crew. Yeah, right!!

Asked me for money after about 2 weeks of wooing!
Lucky for him I didn't report him to the authorities!
Mar 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Peter David
by: Anonymous

He claims to be a 'professional surgeon doctor' (!) working in Syria with a wife and child dead in a car accident. And he has the same old patter, wanting to meet on Hangout.

Many of these fraudsters have few or no past games registered and I suspect they are changing identities if one doesn't work out.

Don't waste your time with them!
Mar 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anderson William
by: Anonymous

He said he is an officer in the Army, his wife died giving birth! He has 6 years in the military but he's 48.

I know there's a cut off age to join and it's not after 40. Anyone know more?
Mar 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Savio Samuel
by: Anonymous

Says he's a banker in Dubai and wants to make a business deal with me. The really creepy thing is he knows my last name - how the heck did he figure that out?????

He says his english isn't that great - he plays basic words but his messages contain better English than most of them. This guy is getting blocked.
Mar 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harry Crankson
by: Anonymous

Very smooth talker, lots of lovely words, nasty divorce behind supposedly him - and obviously yet another fraudster lining up another victim... but not me!!
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davieschurch and Frankwiliamss8.9
by: Anonymous

Yep, I've been Scammed. I don't usually interact on WWF, and if a guy tries to engage me, I quit the game. But, Davieschurch had such a sad luck story and he told me I was beautiful. He was "from" the netherlands, currently in UK and soon going to Alabama to sign a contract there. Yep, in the oil rig business. Wife died of pelvic cancer. Only "womans" he ever with. He was putting his 13 year old daughter in boarding school in the UK. He wanted to go to Google hangouts to be able to talk more "private." I got wise, quit the game and blocked him.

Next was Frankwiliamss8.9. Yes, one L and two S's, which should have been my first clue. He was in the Royal dutch army, from the Netherlands, an orthopedic surgeon who was a peacekeeper with the UN treating soldiers in Afghanistan. I have to admit at first I was pretty intimidated by that, mostly because of how he said it. Then he asked if I have ever met an orthopedic surgeon before, and I am like, who in the world asks that??? So I asked him if my podiatric surgeon niece counts.

I don't think he got the joke, and I was starting to get smart. I mean, it wasn't a joke, but I was trying to show him he was being a jerk. What are the odds both these guys are from the Netherlands originally. So I googled his name and found out the scam. I got back on the Words with Friends chat and asked if he had ever been to the US and he said, OH Yes, he was a surgeon for five years at Massachusetts general.

I said, you know that's easy to check out. Then i told him I was smarter than him any day of the week and that he was a scammer and that I was reporting him and blocking him. At first I don't think he got it, then he sent me this scathing text about "rich" white american women and how we owe him and he is only taking what is his because of the slave trade, yada yada. - so there is the motive!!! then he called me a worm organ.

So now, these guys are coming out of the woodwork. Yes, they call me dear and they call me beautiful. I suspect it's either the same guy or a couple of guys. One clue I noticed is they usually have been "playing since" that same day, or within a couple of days.

AND, they do not usually play very challenging words. I am done chatting AND playing with strangers.

ugh.
Mar 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam on words with friends
by: Anonymous

Marcos Bryan 99 - made me feel like a fool and I didn’t realize until I told people in my family
Mar 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Kelling or Frank Steinmeier
by: Anonymous

Ok does anyone else chat with these two men.

James was a supervisor on an oil rig on the East Coast, widowed of course and a daughter named Alandra. Sweet talker but constant disasters that he needs $.

Frank is a contractor from New York but originally from Germany. Divorced with 3 kids and another sweet talker who was really shocked how this one ended.

Got into an accident in Kuwait by a man that hit him ended up dying. He's in jail and needs $20,000 to get out.

He will pay you as soon as he he gets out

So sad these men prey on the emotions of women

Don't give any money 💰
Mar 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		4 scams on WWF
by: Anonymous

I’ve had 4 guys on WWF that were scammers. The first one goes by Raymond Clark - oil rig engineer wants to go to Hangouts. He was from Chicago but was working on a rig in Sweden. Wife died of cancer and had 1 son in college.

Second one was Chogan Anoki who wanted to talk on What’s App.

Third was Robert-Maurice. He Said he was from my home state by had no idea where the city I said I lived in was. He should have.

The fourth one was Patrick Ryan Cardone - an orthopedic surgeon from Topeka. Named 2 hospitals that he worked at but was under contract for 5 years with the UN serving in Syria to keep the Army healthy.

None of these scammers asked me for anything. I called all of them out except Robert-Maurice because he was silent. Chogan and Patrick got very mad at me when I called them out.

Raymond said he didn’t have a good job and that’s why he did it. Blocked all of them.

Most of these guys use 2 first names and want to chat elsewhere.
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam by Michael Richard
by: Anonymous

I have also been approached by a Michael Richard who said he was in London UK and has a daughter in Chicago. The same story - a widower whose wife died in a car accident 6 years ago. He also asked for an iTunes card. He portrayed a love story and proposed marriage. Has anyone been approached by him. He called me and the man sounded like a Nigerian not an Englishman.
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roland Bradley
by: Anonymous

Same story as many mentioned here. I feel sorry for these people who have nothing better to do than mess up a great game site that most of use as a brief respite from the daily grind
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cheats
by: Anonymous

So do all these scammers use WWF cheats? Or are they just all freaking geniuses - even though their spelling and grammer is often ridiculous!
Mar 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jordan Ryan and Michael Morgan
by: A J

WWF - Jordan Ryan claimed to be an orthopedic surgeon working for the UN in Syria. Quick to fall in love and then ask that I marry him. All I needed to do is write a letter to the UN asking for emergency leave for my fiancé.

Simultaneously, I get a much more charming man named Michael Morgan- he is one of he oil rig scammers - claims to be from Spain, but living in Odessa Texas.

Similarities: both had kids in boarding school, both had dead parents, both had tragic relationships before. Both were many years celibate. Both have names that consist of 2 first names.
Mar 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		A couple more
by: Anonymous

Anybody come across Lance Gilbert 110 or Raymond Curtix Moore? Both have the same old patter leading to declarations of romantic interest etc etc. So obviously fake.
Mar 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Love Scammer on WWF's
by: Anonymous

If you see Thomas Lindegaard Madsen on wwf's, do not accept an invite to play nor click to play him as someone new. He is NOT who he says he is! The REAL Capt Thomas Lindegaard can be seen on Instagram & is very upset for identity / profile theft.

After playing several games on wwf, the scammer will "romance" you & want you to download HANGOUTS.

PLEASE do not get caught up in it!!
Mar 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Davis George
by: Anonymous

This is message I received from "Davis George" after just two weeks of texting. Got me to sign up for Hangouts too. Works on an oil rig, about to retire, wife and oldest daughter died of polysistic kidney disease. He’s from Brazil, father was from Brazil, mother was from Cleveland. Daughter Alondra is in boarding school in Cleveland. Never got to the asking money part, glad a googled this and got out fast.

My dear I'm usually not the kind of person that would write a love letter, but I thought I'd do this for you because you are the the most wonderful thing in my life right now. I know we're far apart -- but hey, like I said, distance means so little when you have this strong feels for someone.....Never did I imagine that I would ever meet you, especially not in the site where i found you........God has got his own reasons for us to meet and come this far....The best thing about loving and being hurt is that you get to know what true love really is. For as gold is tested in fire, and so will love be perfected in pain..1 Corinthians, 13:1-13 say....I may be able to speak the languages of human beings and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell. I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have the faith needed to move mountains-but if I have no love, I am nothing. I may give away everything I have, and even give up my body to be burned-but if I have no love, this does me no good......Corinthians 13 also say Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It is not rude. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrong doing. It does not delight in evil, but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, trusts, hopes, perseveres.......1 Timothy 1:5 also say, Love comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.....Just because something good ends doesn't mean something better won't begin.....The mind is what should listen, but it is the heart that should speak.......1 Corinthians 13:13 say There are three things that remain - faith, hope, and love - and the greatest of these is love........When your heart begins to desire another person's happiness, this isn't some trifling amusement; this is true love.......Hebrews 11:1 say Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.......1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love......1 John 3:18 also say...Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.
Mar 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another oil rigger
by: Anonymous

His name is Mark Clinton Brown. White Male. Age 56 from Belgium. Moved to Florida age 12 with a 10 yr old son. Single parent because wife died in car accident 4 years ago. Parents are dead. Will send pics when asked. Not on the oil rig. He is a supervisor on the rig. Should be done in 2 weeks.

Grammar is horrible but graduated from Texas A&M International University.
Mar 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another General
by: Anonymous

Anyone come across John Campbell19582? who is Supposedly a very high-powered general! He seems to be a newbie in the scamming game and cheats with WWF.

I have given him short shift, called his bluff...
Mar 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Milley
by: Anonymous

Here's a good one - a guy claiming to be Mark Milley, Army 4 Star General, Chief of Staff - his user name was something like MeeksMeek.

He is actually using Mark Milley's photo. When I told him my kid works for him (my son is in the US Army) and how excited i was to tell him that i'm speaking to MARK MILLEY the guy totally disappeared.

Not resigned - disappeared.

I wish i had strung him along a little longer. lmao
Feb 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes, another one!
by: Anonymous

Started playing a game of words with friends with a person named Michael Hillson - he started chatting with me. Said he was from Florida, living in Scotland. I chatted with him a while, then asked him what he does in Scotland.

I knew what the answer would be and I was right! Engineer on an oil rig! Funny, isn't it? They are everywhere.

Bye bye.
Feb 28, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		They keep trying!
by: Anonymous

Every day a new one finds me, always with the same general sob story of being widowed or divorced, one or two children, working in oil or a peace-keeping mission - and all with shaky English.

Many call me 'dear' - do you mind! but now I cut them off at the pass... don't want to waste my time!

Watch our for :
Willimamars
Mamus Eyfia
Daniel Anthony
Gen.Wilson002 (Yes, he's a general!)
Joe Houben
Feb 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Cynthia

Please beware the name of the person does not match if the GAME is the same. Wife died mom an dad are also usually dead and they have children to raise.

All lies so do not fall for the SCAM if you give them money they will take it and block you. Keep your 💰 as you do not know who you are sending it to and it could be used to promote terrorism against our own country.

I have stated before that in 2018 we will not be supporting these Scam people so we meed to shut down their operations of preying on women.
Feb 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Dani
by: Anonymous

Has anyone else chatted with David Dani on Word with Friends game. We chatted on the game. Then he asked to chat on Hangout. After a week or two he said he was in love. He said he is a widower. Has tow sons.

He wants to get married. He said he works on an oilrig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Feb 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Anthony sulislaw
by: Anonymous

Don’t play words with him I sussed him out and he’s blocked me
Feb 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many chats
by: Anonymous

I knew something was fishy when my picture was me in a ski mask & guys kept initiating chats telling me how beautiful I was! Haha.

They all work on oil rigs or are deployed over seas. Crazy
Feb 25, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Frank Land
by: Anonymous

I met this guy on Word with Friends. He chatted and then wanted to chat on Hangouts. Within a couple of weeks, he said he loved me. He then needed an ITunes card for his daughter. He said he worked on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.

He needed $2500 for a plane ticket to get to town to get money from his company to complete his project. I am now off that game. Does anyone know this guy? He has sent a couple of pictures of him. He said his wife and son were killed in an accident several years ago.
Feb 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Zornes44
by: Anonymous

Currently on wwf2. He is widowed (6years) has a young son and in the army.

Other scam names he has used are:

William Zornes
Frank Zornes
Pasquale Davino
Feb 22, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two first names
by: Anonymous

One thing I have noticed is that they very often use two "first names" (Michael Walter, Michael William, and Michael Thomas all approached me within two days), and never want to stay on WWF to chat, they always want you to go to Hangouts or email.
Feb 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		More scammers!
by: Anonymous

The photos they use are a dead giveaway - either a real hunk (and let's face it, hunks do not play WWF!) or a guy in a suit or military uniform. Their English is usually very poor and when they do decide to resign, they often simply disappear and don't appear anywhere. A search for a friend or player usually doesn't turn them up, so how are they somehow gatecrashing WWF without registering!!

Here are some names I have had recently - but I am convinced they change names and photos all the time:

Wilson Franklin 121,
Jeff Scott,
Michael Adolf,
Jerry Eric,
Fred Gilmore.
Feb 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Questions and Answers
by: Anonymous

Well - after reading lots of the comments on here I figure the reason I keep reading the exact same words is because it is all the same person! These posts are very helpful.
Feb 21, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Questions and answers
by: Anonymous

What I am curious about is where they get the same questions and answers. I’ve had 3 widowed oil field engineers all ask me if I believe in long distance relationships, and do I have faith I will find my soulmate. Then they answer their own questions using the exact same language.

When I called the third guy on it he immediately resigned. I’ve also had 3 tell me how their favorite colors are red and white for pure hearts and love or some such bs but also using the same language.

Thanks
Feb 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Rick Burr Maxwell
by: Anonymous

Rick Burr Maxwell is a real person but someone is using his name on WWF to scam so please beware!
Feb 20, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF now dating site....
by: Anonymous

I have two players both work for an oil rigging company. 1 proclaimed his love for me and we have been talking for a week. Just basic fun stuff and all of a sudden he wants to marry me. I am his Angel

OMG!!

Here are the names to watch for Jimwalter443
and Johnmark4766

Both handsome widows. These guys are running what was a really fun game. I will only play people I know from now on.

Thanks for all the information Ladies.
Feb 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ridiculous
by: Anonymous

Daniel Jorn from Norway, lives in Texas. A petrochemical engineer that’s widowed with two young daughters. Uses Michael Cardonne for his profile picture.

Total scammer
Feb 18, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

Jordan Chesmond also works on an oil rig. Dad from Europe, mom from St. Louis. Grew up in the US but can’t put an American sentence together.

I am sorry to anyone who falls for these guys.
Feb 17, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Who really is Jonathon adema.
Feb 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Something to consider
by: Anonymous

I have had so many of these bogus players that I've started to see a pattern. They could well work in pairs or groups; or the same person has multiple photos. It's also possible that some of them are women masquerading as guys.
Feb 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		So many scammers
by: Anonymous

I’ve also had many scammers. It’s amazing how many gray haired widowers work on oil rigs. 😀. I like making up fake answers to their questions about me. I even told one of them that I work for an online game company to report fraudulent players.

He couldn’t resign fast enough. I’ve also had the same profile picture for two different men. It’s sad that women may get sucked into this scam.
Feb 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		More On "Sean"
by: Anonymous

So an update on the WWF2 user profile of "Sean" His photo shows a shirtless hunk who would appeal to any woman unless she is blind. All part of the scheme. He begins to chat you. Kind of exudes a bad boy person with his tatoos and 6 pak abs.

First claimed to be a Marine then changed it to Army. First said his last name was Oaks then changed it to Epps. Maybe suffers from dementia? Spins the tale of raising his 2 boys alone since the death of his wife. Of course he falls madly in love with you.

He will manipulate you and deceive you and charm you until you start to fall in love with him. He'll ask you to marry him even if you are currently married. A worthless piece of human garbage who preys on a woman with any kind of emotional vulnerability.

Then after what seems like an unfathomable amount of dancing around the real focus of his intentions a series of financial crises arise. His bank account gets blocked. His son's birthday is coming up and he has no money to buy him a gift. His car breaks down and he is short on cash to get it fixed. Maybe his military buddies won't help him so he has to ask for it from his new online fiancee LMAO Ladies, really just don't chat with ANY men on this site.

They are all scammers. If you are married, talk to your husband not some pathetic scheming scam artist who couldn't care less about you and only wants to mess with your emotions, break your heart and steal your money with empty emotions.
Feb 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jonathan Adema
by: Anonymous

Does anyone have experience dealing with the scammer going by the name Jonathan Adema? My aunt has been wooed by him and no matter what we tell her, she believes they are going to get married and are so in love.
Feb 13, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer targeting Men also
by: Daniel

This is not just limited to men scamming women. There are scammers (men or women?) with gorgeous female profile pics, who are in love with you in two days. Trying to get you to change over to another chat site so you can exchange pics, and talk dirty etc. Guys....be careful! If it seems too good to be true....it is.
Feb 11, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Anonymous

I had the same thing happen a couple of times. All I want to do is play WWF. Within a day they were in love with me. Ugh!!! Wanted to move chatting to hangouts. When I refused. They moved on.

The sad thing is they’ve getting money from some women. Ladies don’t let these Scammers pull st your heart strings! They are scammers stealing pictures from unsuspecting person and using them, and God only knows how many names they are using.

Stay Strong Ladies
Feb 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Cynthia

No 💰 money will be sent to any of these SCAMMERS in 2018.

We do not care about any lies they are telling us ladies so take care of your own problems.

Also it is so important to always send PICS so we can tell you of all the names they are using.
Feb 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jackson Flood
by: Anonymous

Stay clear of Jackson Flood on words with friends.
He chatted with me for about 7 weeks. He was very charming and sent love songs to me and said all the right things. He then started asking for money for his son to go on a trip. I told him I was in no position to be sending money.

He said he was an engineer on an oil rig in the gulf of Mexico. Everything went on with the chatting and then he told me he had good news. He said that he was go get paid for his 10 month stint on the rig and it was to be $1,700,000 but he wanted the company to have it delivered to his wife via United Nations delivery.

I chatted back on hangouts and told him I wasn't his wife and there was no way I would get involved.
Feb 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sean Oaks
by: Anonymous

Picture shows him very buff with 6 pack abs and tatoos. Claims to be in the military, one son and widowed. Moves your chat to Hangouts off of WWF. Then his bank account gets blocked right before his sons birthday. Of course he falls madly in love with you right away.

Looking for a mother for his son. Doesn't care if you are married. Tries to steal your heart and get you to divorce your husband.

Anyone else hear from him?
Feb 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Contractor
by: Anonymous

Jeremy Scoggins. Falls in love with you within hours. Then tries to scam you into sending him an itunes card.
Feb 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Investing
by: Anonymous

George Dallas claims to be a billionaire on an oil tanker. He wants you to invest because God told him to make you rich.
Feb 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another one!
by: Anonymous

Beware of a scammer by the name of Arnold Garry!
Same story - marine engineer on oil rig, ad nauseum. Waits a couple of months then out of the blue asks for a "little financial help".

I don't think so loser!
Feb 10, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		I scam them!
by: Anonymous

I guess I'm bored but I am currently leading a scammer on. Told him I'm a widow with lots of $$$.

I will send him a western union # when he asks for $.

Try it - it's fun!!!
Feb 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Anonymous

Mark Wilson - from White Plains, NY. Cute smiling photo. Independent Contractor, oil rig, Gulf of Mexico. Wife died after divorce, pushes chatting on Hangouts

Joseph Frederick - from Manhattan, Independent Contractor, oil rig in Vietnam, wife died of cancer, 14 year-old boy with grandmother and nanny

MorisonHarry5656 - Military in Syria on "under covered peacekeeping mission", wife killed in horrific car accident, daughter "around 13"

Stay tuned...they're coming out of the woodwork, people
Feb 08, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Pam

A man contacted me months ago on words with friends. We started talking and then within three weeks he was in love with me. It went on for a month and then he wanted me to send him money and he started getting upset because I wouldn’t answer his question about sending money.

He was a sweet talker but I figured it was a scam and I’ll block him. I haven’t heard anything out of it in a week.

Ladies learn from your mistakes and don’t fall for it.
Feb 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Happened to me five weeks ago. He was a smooth talker and just wanted money So I blocked him.
Feb 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another Sweet Talker
by: Another Fool

Any other lady had chats with a smooth talking Fred WILSON. Works a contract on an oil rig. His wife passed away of cancer. Has a daughter 15. Don't be fooled like me. Has a way with words what every woman wants to hear.

Just wants 💰. Save yorself the heartache. Praise the Lord I found out not too late 👍😀.
Feb 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Lucas and Max Allien
by: Anonymous

Scammers! Similar stories, oil rig contractor for Mark and bridge contractor for Max, both widowed. Max falls in love quickly. No money asked for as I’ve already blocked !
Feb 03, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF Bogus Identities and Profiles
by: Anonymous

OMG it's so rediculous that it's almost amusing, if it weren't so frustrating. My Mother plays on WWF also and between the 2 of us, almost all of the recent men who have reached out to play are in the Oil Business, ALL widowed, ALL have a kid, not 2 or 3, always just 1.

ALL have been widowed for 5/6 years. Not 2 or 3, not 7, but all 5 or 6. All flatter you and build you up and somehow fall in love with us (absolute strangers). They also appear to be a bit old to have kids of the ages they claim.

No one has asked me for money as yet but it's so obvious what's going on. My mother is 75, and I worry more about her falling prey. She's impressionable and kind.

Fortunately she doesn't have any money. I'd like to see all the pics posted of these scammers!

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Feb 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Anthony Clark
by: Anonymous

My mum has just been scammed by a Anthony Clark from Texas which of course is not him. He told my mum his wife died at child birth and he has a 14 year old son but unfortunately I got to this too late so my mum sent 4,500 to this scum so be careful ladies
Feb 02, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sick of these men
by: Anonymous

I’ve had five men who think I’m some sort of idiot and they fall in love with you before they have completed the game with you. All are on oil rigs apart from one who was a crane driver so beware:

Damien o Conner
Fernado Miguel
Lewis mark
Richard Lawson
Gregg Anthony
Feb 01, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clifford Graham
by: Anonymous

Works on an oil rig, widower 6 years, wife had liver condition, died in his arms. Has son 13 years old being cared for by a Missionary. Lives in Ashville NC, a member of Baptist Church so God meant us to find each other.

I asked what it's like in Ashville (this was after he was madly in love with me and wanted to marry me! So obviously I asked about my new home!!) he copied the info from Tourist Board website but then added it was what his father told him! Oh and the best part - when his contract is finished on the rig he will be paid 10 million US$!!!!

I have now changed my name and removed my photo from WFF.

I never expected to attract scammers on a word game! The dreadful thing is that some innocent, lonely woman might fall for their tactics especially when the photo is a handsome hunk some years your junior but to whom 'age is but a number'.
Jan 31, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scam
by: Anonymous

Has anyone ever heard of Fred Wilson on words with friends. He said he works for an Oil company.
Jan 27, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Cynthia

Ladies POST PIC of these scammers this is a easy way to post accurate accounts. Again stop playing games and do not send any 💰 money to these scammers.

These people are heartless and will take whatever they can. Give money to a homeless person they can use it more.

Do not send any money in 2018 so cut them off as this is the only way to stop these scammers since the internet can not seem to cut them off.
Jan 26, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

In the past two months I have repeatedly been contacted by scammers in this game. I have sent a heads up to the other lady players to let them know this is happening. When they want to chat, I just block them right away. Usually they say they are engineers or working on an oil rig.
Jan 19, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Donava, James Harrison, Obinna Ezeh
by: Anonymous

All the same stories as below, widowed or divorced. One daughter, working for an oil rig. Where are you all posting pictures so we can check out the scammers?

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Jan 16, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF scammers
by: Anonymous

I've been playing for a few years and I haven't received many invites for games and I normally just play with friends.

Now I'm overwhelmed and everyone wants to chat. I started talking to a soldier in Syria as I figured he was lonely. He sent pictures and was very normal for awhile. All of a sudden he needs money to get his money out of storage and needs I tune cards for his son.

Gary Gargle is his name but its his not real name so I blocked him.

I hate that these scanners use our military men to extort money. What a shame. Where do they get these pictures? ??? Gargle is in his military uniform. That soldier doesn't even know he is being used.

In not playing with anyone I don't know.
Jan 15, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Tmmyers

Yep, last night same problem with Alfred Kenny and John Williams. Both oil rig engineers (yeah right). Were not playing the game just chatting. I did not respond until I asked if they were not going to play to resign.

Then I got I have feelings for you, and that did it, I told them off so good that they blocked me before I could block them.

I never had a problem until I upgraded to WWF2
Jan 14, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Wwf scammer Benny Jackson
by: Anonymous

Benny Jackson anyone deal with him? Also on oil rig
Jan 12, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do we know them?
by: Anonymous

They rarely use the same names. Get a photo or two.
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scamer
by: Anonymous

Any body heard from a guy last name Smith?
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		More on Daniel Peters
by: Anonymous

Beware... scammer! Supposedly got hurt in a car accident. Needed money to pay hospital bill. Money was to be transferred by MoneyGram to: Here is the details honey

First name- ADEWALE
Middle name- SODIQ
Last name- OLADIPO
Address- DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

Hospital closed a year ago, fake website Delsuth Teaching Hospital Oghara. Phone number is for Fayose Omasan the "doctor" 0112438145228723 or 0112348132707598
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Marino Lifonti
by: Anonymous

Has anyone else heard from this scammer. Ive been contacted by him in the past and been looking to see if anyone else has been contacted. Like the others his machine broke down, has the money for machine but not for shipping. Needs to get this job done so we can be together for Christmas.

Tells me to ask a family member when I tell him I don't have any money. Becomes very angry.

Send no money. They are scammers and very pushy.
Jan 09, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends scammer
by: Anonymous

Samuel Gilbert. Says he is a lonely widower, age 65 raising his 8 year old granddaughter. He starts out slow wanting a healthy communication. Says he is from Yarmouth Me but born and raised in Brazil hence his action. He us very handsome, very charming.

Says he is an independent contractor for Shell in the Gulf of Mexico. One of his drilling plates breaks and first he needs $1200 to replace it but some one comes up with the Money and he only needs $375 for shipping. He gets very angry when you refuse then will tell you to forget the $ but the next day you get an email from his sister asking about the money.

Gets very angry on the phone when you won't give him what he wants. The calls stopped
Jan 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Ok the Michael or Micheal is a scammer. He uses different last names
Jan 07, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cut them off at the pass!
by: Anonymous

I am sick of these guys! I suspect that each of them has multiple false identities. Just don't give them the time of day!!!
Jan 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Cynthia
by: Anonymous

Amen, Cynthia! I agree with you!!!

One of the guys someone posted on here and just requested a game with me. In less than an hour he is in love already.

"Bye, Felicia!"

Thanks Cynthia
Jan 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with Friends
by: Cynthia

Ladies lets stop playing games with these scammers. Words with Friends is the new online site scammers are now using however same game.

Send me money.

New Rules for the game Ladies:

Do not send anyone 💰 money as you will never see it or the person you send the funds to.

Do not send any nude pictures as you could be black mailed or they could put it on different web sites.

Date someone local if possible. All these guys sometimes work in groups to see what you are saying and when one can get money another one will move in with information you gave another guy and then they split your money.

Ladies we are too too Smart so stop sending money and wasting your time in 2018.
Jan 06, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Daniel Peters
by: Anonymous

Anyone been approached by Daniel Peters? Supposedly worked as a consultant on an oil rig. Two children. Daughter is 19 and son is 22. First needed iTunes cards, then daughter got mugged while on vacation in Turkey and needed money for hotel bill.

Then needed money to pay hospital bill for auto accident on his way to the airport to come to meet me. Claims to be from Ireland.

Anyone heard of him? Don't know if he's for real or just trying to scam me.
Jan 04, 2018
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael (sometimes spelled Micheal) Brown
by: Unknown

Has anyone ever come across this scammer? Supposedly lives in California and works at an off shore oil rig (the usual). Just wondering.
Dec 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Micheal Robert
by: Anonymous

This guy claims to be a widower, has a son age 8. Says he is living in San Diego, but is an engineer on oil rig in Denmark. His son goes to boarding school in Michigan where his grandmother lives. He shared a picture of himself with his son.

He claims to be Turkish; father from Istanbul, mother from Detroit. He talks about wanting to find new love and how when he first saw me on words with friends he felt he had to say hello. We now chat on omi. He has no Facebook anymore. He has shared a few pictures. Dark hair, beard, in his 40's. Quite handsome. He has not asked for money or anything at all.

But seems too good to be true.

I saw somewhere else a Micheal Robert scammer who doesn't spell Michael correctly. On his wwf name it is micheal, but on omi it is Michael.

Anyone experiencing this?
Dec 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Charles f. Moore, another scammer
by: Mary

Another scammer on words... and of course widowed, oil rig engineer, pretending to be American working in Scotland

The profile picture is of him with a young boy and as soon as I told him that he couldn't be American he stopped playing.

I have already reported him to Zynga.
Dec 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words With Friends
by: Anonymous

Honey they are all over words with friends! There are two guys now using the same photos. The daughter has different names. One is in California the other in Florida .. same photos.

One has a photo sitting at a desk with a vertebrae model behind him. I asked what it was and he said it was just something interesting he found. However, he is allegedly a pediatrician (which he could not spell).

Monday when the game started he said his daughter was in UK with her grandmother because of course, his wife died.

Yesterday he came with his crisis, saying he could not reach his daughter. HE was away out of town and she was home with the nanny in Florida. He needed $ and iTunes card to try and reach her!!!!! Peace out dude!

I told him that he would reap what he sows by deceiving people and promptly blocked him and his "twin". :-)
Dec 26, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Muchheart12
by: Anonymous

Anyone ever heard of Michael Bego.? Or muchheart12? He just recently started playing and is like 200 points ahead of me.

Also very chatty. I've had scammers try on Instagram, but never on Words with friends. Pretty sad that we can't just play the game.
Dec 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not Scammed
by: Bronze Goddess

My thing is I’ve never heard of strangers asking strangers for money in Such large amounts as if it’s no big deal. Therefore I have not been scammed. It upsets me that a man would think I would fall for him and give him money I worked for or Money I don’t even have!

In love at first sight by 4 to 10 men??

I’m sceptical.

Be careful ladies and gents
Dec 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		New approach
by: Anonymous

I have been getting one after another male scammers and now I'm getting females saying they need money to get their son out of jail. The latest was using the name Lisa Jackson.
Dec 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Kane1606
by: Anonymous

He's very charming, and uses every trick in the book. Reading the list of warning signs was like reading our conversations.

I feel so stupid.

Will never again play with anyone I have not met in person!
Dec 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Not Scammed - situation too smelly!!
by: Anonymous

Too many widowers with young daughters looking for a new wife / mother. Independent contractors who suddenly have accidents in the oil rigs. Lend money and they will be home by Christmas so we can be together.

Mosh of them sound like the same person, with just a new band.

Can we post pictures in here ?

Jordan Fuller
Harry
Lukesine
Bryant
Sean
Hauffman Cruz
And a few others

ED: you can post pictures when you start a new submission [but not when you are adding a comment to an existing submission] - use the page below and you can see photos there and you can also post your own story and photos there:

https://www.watchforscams.com/nigerian-dating-scams.html
Dec 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James Williams
by: Anonymous

Also Lukesine Derione, also Sean Parker, also Harry Robinson, Haufman Cruz, also Bryan Taylor and a few others who have disappeared from Words With Friends.

All have very similar stories. Dead wife, left alone with a child to raise and no one to trust but "you"

In love before the first game is over. Suddenly out at sea there is a situation!
Dec 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Eric Dill or William Umberto
by: Anonymous

Contacted by both via Words with Friends. Both are supposedly widowers and independent contractors working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and were immediately madly in love with me.

William is supposedly originally from Germany but lives in California. Eric is originally from Norway but lives in Maryland. I was contacted by a third, but I can't remember his full name. Terry something. Also originally from a foreign country, living in Louisiana and a widower.

All have children supposedly.
Dec 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		James William marathon oil rig.
by: Anonymous

Anyone hear of James William.? Works on Marathon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Poor James is an independent contractor. His wife died in an auto accident six years ago. He claims that his drill is broken and needs money to get a new one.

Can I help? I Blocked him. Also sent pictures of his daughter and Sent pictures of himself on the oil rig.


I almost believed him.
Dec 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig and now Military man
by: Kathleen

I guess I got the same two stories everyone else is getting. Wanted to make sure everyone knows he or they are still at it.

If this guy spent as much time working as he does trying to scam he would probably be well off, but instead he tries to steal from others. What a horrible human being.

I am not sure he isn't using someone else's pictures and names, which is bad for the real man behind the name. Especially this last guy who is definitely in the military.

I am not giving up my game because of these jerks.

They haven't gotten a dime from me, and I can only pray others will see this site and it will stop them from falling into their traps.

Good Luck ladies.
Dec 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thank you
by: Dianne

I'm so glad I found all these comments. I have been chatting with two different men on WWF and both were independent contractors on oil rigs.

One was a widower with a 6 year old daughter. I got suspicious and googled scammers. I just want to play the game. I didn't realize it was a dating site.
Dec 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Too good to be true
by: cathy

I too was almost taken. At first it was all these sweet words that would melt your socks off. I figured it was because he was Italian, So he said. He was a conocco contractor on a oil rig and had to get this job done before Christmas so he could be home by Christmas and spend it with me. A lot of what he was saying was copied and fake.

Had nothing to do with me. Did'nt make sense. He had a daughter who lived in Chicago with a Nanny. He had a hotel there given to him by his deceased Father and wanted to put the money he got from this job into the hotel.

Marino Lifonti is a fake ladies. He was furious when I started asking him questions about all this. He said I was lying and wanted proof. Excuse me. He told me he was born in Chicago and shortly after that moved to Italy with his parents.

He came back here and married. He was married for 8 years. Wife died of kidney failure. I could go on and on.

Ladies just be aware. Don't get taken.
Dec 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Markson
by: Anonymous

Add to the list William Markson.
William.markson974 on Facebook

All these stories are apparently him.
Dec 12, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF
by: Anonymous

Should add Clark Moore to this list of scammers also as he needed a ITunes card then needed money because his daughters computers had gotten wet but the fact is it all boils down to money.
Dec 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Richard Morgan
by: Anonymous

He contacted me via Words With Friends and said he was as contractor in the oil rig industry and that he was going to Africa for a "big job". Asked me to send him a phone to his assistant in Nigeria and then said he needed money after chatting for a few months.

This guy scammed me...beware!
Dec 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beware
by: Anonymous

Here is another one, Andre Cabot or also spells his name Andrea, same profile, wife died of cancer, two daughters, 21 and 17. Owns his own oil drilling and gas company. Lives in California.

After 2 weeks of communicating he had to leave for Mexico for a contract job. Would not talk on the phone but only through WWF or email or chat room. VERY romantic, professed his love in songs, words, ecards. After 6 weeks received an email asking for $34,000 to fix his equipment specifically his crane so he could finish the job and be with me!!

The End! Blocked him from everything. Please be careful!!!! They are quite loving and say all the right things. 👹

They are absolute scum and scammers preying on middle age women with money.
Dec 05, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Roland
by: Anonymous

They keep coming out of the woodwork, these hopeful widowers with one child and working in the oil industry! Michael Roland gave me quite a flowery spiel, but when I picked him up on his poor English and a couple of glaring factual inaccuracies (told me he's recently been to Yugoslavia!) he was very miffed indeed.

Don't waste your time with these characters. They are often dressed in suit and tie or a military uniform - probably hoping to impress the ladies...!
Nov 28, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		WWF “Engineer on oil rig” scammer
by: Melissa

I am also a victim of s scammer. Marino Lifonti is a very attractive man who looks to be Caucasian, he has an accent but I am not sure what kind. He claims to be Italian but a US citizen.

His family moved here when he was 12. He has 1 daughter who is 12 yrs old who goes to boarding school in Africa. Marino also claims to be a widow for 4 years.

3 weeks after we met he had to leave to an offshore rig near Amsterdam. It was supposed to be a 10 week contract and then he was going to retire and move to California with me. We talk on the phone almost daily, and we text all day every day- for 4 1/2 months now. He quickly declared his love for me.

About a month into the relationship he had problems with his drill on the oil rig and had to buy a new one because they couldn’t fix it. So he had "no one" who could help him but me. He is an only child and his father deceased.

He was relentless wanting me to help. After a couple of weeks I gave in and sent him money. I thought, well if he takes my money and never talks to me it is a small price to see if it is really true love. Well he kept talking to me and I felt we got closer afterwards.

This happens 2 more times. Once he needs help paying for custom fees the other his daughter needed her utilities to be paid through December. He couldn’t commit to his obligation to the school because he spent his life savings in his oil drill.

Each time I had to send the money to Nigeria or New York via western union or money gram.
I guess I was a fool in love with love. Watch out ladies, they are relentless! Don’t fall for the charm.

I have photos.

74missyc@gmail.com
Nov 27, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words
by: Anonymous

Has anyone heard of Grant Oliver again. An oil engineer I believe him to be a scammer but wanted to know if anyone else has heard of this name.
Nov 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oil Rig Boys
by: Anonymous

I have had two scammers. Last one was " Bill Dawson". Both were engineers on contract with oil rigs! Very chatty. Deleted both of them!
Nov 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words Scammer
by: Anonymous

Hi. Had a Garth Mueller try and take me for a bunch of money. Lots of romance and some very serious sob stories. All of it a bunch of lies. All this person wanted was for me to use Viber and he wanted my money.

He is slick. Ladies, especially seniors watch our for this lowlife
Nov 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words Scammer
by: Anonymous

GARTH MEULLER.

APPARENTLY HE IS A CONTRACTOR STUCK IN CHINA WITH 2 BROKEN LEGS AND HIS PAYCHECKS ARE BEING HELD. HIS 3 KIDS DONT HAVE MONEY. VEEY ROMANTIC AND USES THE RIGHT WORDS TO GET YOUR MONEY. HE IS A LOW LIFE SACK OF MONKEY NUTS. DO NOT ACCEPT GAMES WITH THIS SCUMBAG

AND HOPE "Garth" YOU ROT IN THE DEPTHS OF HELL
Nov 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Turn the tables on them
by: Anonymous

Agreed. Too many widowers with children, working in the oil industry. I tell them I am totally committed to my spouse, and am taking food donation charity because we have no money. That usually cuts it off. One was persistent, and wanted to send money. I said "Send it to my lawyer, and send me a Western Union for $1500 to set up a trust fund, because I have no money."

End of conversation. Felt so good to turn the scam back on him.
Nov 17, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Another bunch
by: Anonymous

Watch out for Philip Absalom in full military regalia,(says he is a Sergeant Major) Michael Phillip, Jason Hillary and Harry2933 - all with the same old patter - widowed or divorced, one child, oil rig/engineer employment, and wanting to engage via the social media because they see a future for our relationship!

Such a waste of time and they can be very persistent.
Nov 16, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends scammers
by: Anonymous

Louis Reed and ..get this. "Mark Godsend. Both scammers. Louis..oil rig..mark..militaru.
Nov 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Harold Coopy
by: Anonymous

When he realised I was not going to play ball and provide my email address, Facebook details etc, he cut me off. He too was an engineer, his English was good, but it was obvious that he had ulterior motives.

I could not locate him when I searched by username, name of friends etc; and the same thing has happened with other players of his kind. How do they get on to WWF?
Nov 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Woodgate
by: Anonymous

Charming and handsome lost wife and son but everything comes back to money.
Nov 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sam Dave
by: CB

Curious if anyone has been contacted by Sam Dave. 19 yr old daughter, widowed, a marine engineer living in North Carolina and from Norway. Uses a cell phone to communicate but met on Words with Friends.
Nov 11, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends and hangout scam
by: Anonymous

Be aware. They are out there... Lessons learned and very scary.
Nov 10, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		One a day!
by: Anonymous

I have had two supposed US generals complete with photos in full regalia - Mark Milly and John Willams - with the same tired spiel. Some of these guys manage to vanish without a trace in the finished games when I don't play ball and question their motives. This was also the case with Benscott700 who for a change had a cute puppy as the id photo but whose English was full of errors.

Wright Stillwood was a suited dude who disappeared suddenly and then there was someone Cartwright. I should really resign as soon as they pop up, but I can't resist finding out of they are widowed or divorced and working in the oil industry!
Nov 07, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dylan Perrson
by: Anonymous

Is he your scammer? Started Words with Friends Aug 22, 2017. Comes on very honest. Widower with 11 yr old.! States never done this before. Likes your smile. How about chatting on WhatsAp? Smooth talker.

Owns his own business but never gives name and when pressured vanished.

Anyone had him as a friend?
Nov 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hello Beautiful by Jennifer
by: Anonymous

Hi Jennifer. I too was contacted on Words With Friends. His name was Chris Anderson. Saw a picture of him on this site and guess what...his name is also Nyland Jonas. Definitely same guy. Anyway, after I figured him out I got out of the game for a while.

He and I did message on F/B but I have blocked him. He also started out with Hello Pretty (not beautiful). About a week after I stopped playing I went back on and he was gone. However, I started getting two to four requests a day from these guys. Same thing. Hello pretty. Hello. How are you Doing. Where are you From.

I finally figured out that it was impossible for that many random scammers to find me and realized that Chris Anderson was using my user name. So, last Friday I changed my user name and have not been bothered since!

What a great feeling to get on that game and play with my regulars. This started on August 17th and now has ended. He did have my work email (which I did block him) as well as my work cell phone. Also rejected his calls. However, he can still text. I have been ignoring the texts and have not had one since Wednesday morning.

He is a vile creature. Also, as we did chat, he asked me about how I earned a living. Get this, I am married and let him know right away I was and not interested in romance. He then wanted to be friends. Then two months into our friendship he asked me to be a beneficiary as he was on an oil rig and needed next of kin.

I REFUSED. And I also told him my husband was in law enforcement and was a detective that investigated internet fraud as well as identity theft. That still did not stop him. Maybe now he will leave me alone and hopefully got the hint.

These guys are determined. Be careful ladies. Even being married to a cop does not stop them.
Oct 30, 2017
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starstarstar 		Tim Bishop
by: Anonymous

Starts off with just a hi. Says he is a realtor and also a professional binary option trade and bitcoin miner. Talked to me through the game for awhile. Then we exchanged email addresses. Then talked me into "hangouts". Smooth talker. Has all the right answers. Lives in Hilo, Hawaii. Great pictures too!

Beware.
Oct 25, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		A scammer a day
by: Artykulait

I seem to notch up these scammers at a rate of knots, all with their familiar stories of being widowed or divorced, usually with one child, and just about all engineers of one kind or another, often on oil rigs. Their English is very poor for the most part.

Here are some names to watch out for:

Davidjames2233
Smart.rich2017
Thomas Marco
Oct 24, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Allen Niemeyer
by: Anonymous

I suspect this is another name to add to your list. Says he is a renowned Engineer working with oil rigs. Says he has only been playing Words with Friends for a short time, but racks up high weekly scores. Didn't get to the point of asking for money, or anything like that, but I became suspicious when I saw his high accumulated weekly points, the occasional grammar errors, and the fact that he still wanted to continue being "friends" when He found out I was 80 plus years old. :-)

I quit the game, but am wondering if there are other steps I should take to protect myself.
Oct 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer Michael Dugger
by: Anonymous

I have been Scammed by this Man. Well I am sure it is him. But I have also talked with him and he is Spanish. I would say stay clear of him. He is a very pressure type person. He has Lots of Pictures.

Malaysia oil rig is what he uses and daughters and is From California.
Oct 19, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Jamesandersonunlimited@gmail
by: Anonymous

He’s a scammer. Using pictures of a Spanish poet. I used TinEye image search.
Oct 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Add Another
by: Meredith

Add Harry Jackmann to the list. This clown even went so far as to have an Instagram. Claimed his wife died in childbirth, has a six year old son (who apparently has decided I'm his mother), works as petroleum engineer in Odessa, Texas but just won a one-month contract on a rig in Nigeria.

That's what clued me in, prompting me to look up scammers on WWF. He won a contract and then was able to up and leave his home with a six year old son in tow and move to Nigeria for a month within 24 hours. Yeah, no. No way.

While dealing with this guy, I got approached by another guy who's a widower and works for "the American airline" as a pilot. Asked similar questions. Started out with "hello beautiful." Almost immediately asked me to chat on Hangouts. I can't with this.

I just want to play some Scrabble!
Oct 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammer
by: Anonymous

Look out for Jonathan Adema
Oct 15, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Mark Lucas
by: Jean

You can add Mark Lucas to your list of words with friends scammers. He says he works for Waylink Oil in an oil rig 400 nautical miles from Ireland. So I googled and it turns out he is not the only one.
Oct 13, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sick of Scammers
by: Mara

This game has turned into a troll site for scammers and men looking for women, so tired of it. I am finished with this game !
Oct 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hello Beautiful
by: Jennifer

I am 62 years old. I had about 9 guys trying to scam me - all around my age in their pictures - started their chat with "Hello Beautiful".....I figured it was all the same guy.....he asked what I did for a living....then asked if I had enough money to cover my bills.

Also, in one post, he told me he lost his wife and children in a car accident. I asked him if he lost his dog too. LOL I knew it was a scam immediately.

Who says "Hello Beautiful" to a stranger on a Word Game, and to be honest, how many men are playing the game - I had an overload of them.
Oct 04, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Roy Willi and John Webster
by: Anonymous

Anyone talking to these two? I was also contacted by David. Ugh. I have pictures etc.

Karen.miner@ymail.com
Oct 03, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scott Buchanan
by: Anonymous

I got scammed by a Scott Buchanan. Smooth talker, nice pictures, promised not to hurt me, and so on. A construction contractor, working on a project in Thailand, but out of money and hits me up for 30K.

Beware.

Had a burner cell phone, no listing on Google search or facebook, should have been the first clue.

Evil people preying on the innocent.
Sep 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Erik Damon, James Rosa, Patrick Simon
by: Anonymous

If anyone has been contacted by anyone going by these names please contact me.

Shelly51448fc@gmail.com
Sep 22, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Michael Dugger
by: Anonymous

Helen and Betty I have your guy. Michael Dugger malasia oil rig . Oh he is coming to
marry me. He has two daughters - Linda and Mary Beth. I've been playing Alone knowing its a scam

Don't be fooled he has lots of pictures and he sounds Spanish. If you could share anything email me patriciak2568@gmail.com.

He does want money or use your account to launder money.
Sep 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Paven Erickson Pictures
by: Anonymous

My friend was contacted by a man, Paven Erickson and I wonder if he's the same man you're talking about. Can you post a picture?
Sep 21, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		David Herbert Marcony
by: Anonymous

He started with "Hello my dear" and then I Knew it was a scammer right off. He said he was a self employed ship builder from Denmark but lived in West Virginia. Asked me if I was married, told him yes I was, and that I was not his dear.

He asked me if I did online dating. I told him no, I did not, I was MARRIED and that would be cheating, and he said no it wouldn't. He had a fake FB page with no friends, no posts.

There were 2 pics of some short little guy, appeared it was taken in Cuba by the sign on the wall behind him. He asked how old I was. I answered that it wasn't polite to ask a lady that question.

In any case, I reported the fake FB page and FB took it down within 5 minutes.
Sep 20, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Erik Damon, James Romas,or Patrick Simon?
by: Anonymous

Has anyone been contacted by Erik Damon, James Romas,or Patrick Simon? All the same person. Contacted me on Words With Friends. I went to Scam Police Group and there was his picture for all 3 names. He contacted me under the name Patrick Simon.
Sep 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Byron
by: Anonymous

Anyone get contacted by Byron Wells? He's running the same scam.
Sep 14, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Geoff Wilson Scam
by: Anonymous

I am talking to a Geoff Wilson who is in the rig business and had a father that left him money and wanted me to talk to a man to help him claim his money. He wants me to tell this guy my bank account so he can deposit money into it.

The guy he wants me to talk to marksonlogan.500.

Just wondering if anyone has heard of them?
Aug 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Helen I have your guy
by: Betty

What is the name he uses on facebook. I want a picture Helen. This guy is very persuasive. I have lot of pictures and when I looked up his scam picture said Ohio on it.
Aug 31, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Helen I have your guy
by: Betty

I have this guy and his name to to me is Michael Dugger. He has a daughter. He is from California and worked on a oil rig in Malaysia.

Stay clear as it is a scam and he wants money
Aug 30, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Scammers
by: Anonymous

This game has turned into a site for scammers and trolls.
Aug 29, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Thomas Lingaard, another oil rig engineer
by: Linda K

I've got a Thomas Lingaard chatting with me on Words with friends. Claims he's been a widower for five years but has a daughter. He's an oil rig engineer in Denmark but his 15 year old daughter is in United State boarding school.

Tonight he asked me the same things he asked last night (and I told him last night). Tonight I changed my answers to see if he would notice, and he didn't. Wonder how many women he is trying to scam at the same time.

I've had quite a few men starting chats lately, and acting very familiar.
Aug 23, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Self Employed Oil Riggers
by: LFM

Have gotten five different game requests:
Nowell Morris
Sean Hummels
George Cromwell
Jeison

They are all very chatty, single and self employed oil rig designers. Funny when they ask what I do and I tell them I am in law enforcement and my husband is retired law enforcement and our son is a deputy they all seem to resign from the games...LOL
Aug 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sounds similar to scammer James Stevenson
by: Anonymous

Very similar story to James Stevenson. Google voice number from Cleveland. Mum had heart attack and he needed money - she is from Norway but was at UK hospital so insurance would not pay. Asked for money. Father died when he was in college- former navy. Post pic. I will do same. Cery charming...
Aug 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		Words with friends
by: Cynthia

Post pic of these scam people that way we know if they are using other names. I wish the dating and other sites with all the technology available they could detect an delete these people from the internet. You were smart to not send these crooks any money

We will not be supporting their life style.
Aug 18, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		John Marcus Porter
by: Helen

He was on a dating site. He is now on Facebook. Asking me questions. I smell a cat fisher.

"I am a Telecom Network engineer and I work on my own as a freelance project contractor. Been 20 years.

I'm originally from Italy to be precise, I was raise in a town called Milan. I move to Columbus Ohio some years ago.

I'm a widower with two kids name Mary and Linda..
I believe that "distance means nothing when someone means a lot"I am able to write to you who lives far from my home because distance can be countered by a good communication and like I said, I am ready to relocate for the right woman.My father died in a car accident which affected my Mother and she got an heart attack, but since then i have always try to live my life to the Fullest and ready for what the Future holds for me, like you and i know, OUR PAST ONLY MAKE US STRONGER AND THE FUTURE MAKE US WISHER."


Anyone else have this guy. Says he lives in Ohio now.

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