Is there any process by which one might confirm a likely scammer and subsequently warn the community of this person?
I had an experience starting on X/Twitter last night and I'm looking to a) verify if anyone else has had a bad interaction with them, and b) if yes, warn the community.
So... Q1: Where do I post to see if anyone else has interacted with this X account and/or verify their legitimacy?
What is the scam what is the accounts interaction?
What are some of their contact endpoints?
Phone numbers, website domain, etc.
What exactly are you asking? Some step by step instruction in how to determine a legitimacy of a random person on social media? Doubtful there is one that fits all sizes.
Why don't you post the person you're questioning and we can take a look. We have some people on here with sharp eyes.
Thanks folks, I was intentionally being vague. I didn’t want to shine a spotlight on anyone prematurely and cause a bunch of strife.
I’ve decided that I’m going to let a little time pass before I start probing around. This person has my personal phone number and if they determine that I caused problems, they could easily turn around and cause me major problems.
What I can say are warning signs that I noticed (some retrospectively):
- SMS from a local area code when you they were not from my city
- no X checkmark
- conveniently “just happened to be” visiting my city immediately after request for tour
- Tour dates provided via X DM that have never been posted publicly (still not)
- Tour date provided in initial contact email that doesn't match with X response
- Ignoring (or delayed responses to) requests like communication of secure medium like WhatsApp
- i requested a selfie with current date written on paper, they provided a computer doctored photo provided instead of the requested selfie
- “selfie” took 1hr to produce
- Sexually explicit offer in email when we are only talking about a meet-up
- CashApp tag that did not resolve
- alternate PayPal to a male persona provided
- Not P411 verified
- Behaviors and communication that are similar to other scammers I have encountered
- requested deposit did not match amount specified on web site
... more?
FWIW, they blocked me on X after I challenged their legitimacy
You started by assuming it's legit, until you proved it was a scam.
Instead, start by assuming it's a scam, until proven to be legit.
There is nothing in the list you provided that tends to make this legit.
No more investigation needed.
Going forward, a few things to guide you on deposits:
1. Deposit requests are a red (or at least yellow) flag. Unless you see many high-score TER reviews that mention a deposit process that went well, this is very risky.
2. Payment credentials that don't look aligned are a red flag. The cashapp and PayPal issues you had are serious problems.
Go back and look closely at the X account name... it is probably a spoof account. Compare the providers main X account name to this and you will likely see a one-letter difference. Example: Real- YourBlondBabe Fake- YourrBlondBabe
Providers who use X to advertise generally do not have multiple accounts, unless one is clearly marked as a "backup." If you are looking at a backup, the posts generally match the primary.
Final thought: Trust your Spidey Senses. Go back and look at your posts here. You already KNEW this was a scam before you made the post, didn't you? Don't fall into the trap of HOPING that among all the red flags there is ONE green flag that makes "her" legit. Instead look for the providers that have many green flags, and then perhaps ask for help here if there is just one red flag you can't clear.
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The Cat
Posted By: herbtcat
Re: That's all you need to know - this is a scammer.
1. Deposit requests are a red (or at least yellow) flag.
100%
The minute a provider needs a deposit, .......see ya!
Also the whatsapp / cashapp talk is the end of the line with me as well. Cashapp = I'm bout to scam yo ass!😆
I never want to support scammers it took me a very long time too build a good reputation. I would say this.. never send a deposit to an unverified provider. 🚩
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I actually did... on CashApp, but she was having trouble receiving it. I sent a test $1 first and she immediately said that was ok, and then I sent a larger amount. Ultimately she was never able to get the $1 nor the larger amount so I cancelled the transfers and offered another route (Paypal). Sent a $1 test (which was accepted) and then started realizing this was looking bad.
At this point I checked with another SP who tours to ask her if requesting a selfie would be reasonable, to which she said yes. I then requested a selfie with today's date written on a sheet of paper (She has face shots on social media so this isn't a stretch). After about 30min she said she was "working on getting the selfie", and then a screenshot (not a phone captured selfie) arrived with the same person (legit) with a paper held up, and computer generated text representing the date. I know this because the numerals (0's, 2's and / slashes) were identical, and the background behind the numerals did not match the rest of the paper.
FWIW, I've booked a few touring SPs and commonly provided deposits. I'm not adverse to it, but obviously... I need to be more cautious now.
I would have gone with Sex Provider.
The most common term is "SW" - sex worker.
One more piece of advice. Never give someone you don't know your real information unless you are willing to deal with the consequences. Use an anonymous phone and email. As far as deposits, which I don't do so I'm not an authority on this, you may not be anonymous when use use the cash services such as cash app, venmo,etc
Good luck.
(I think I mis-submitted previous attempted response)
Here's what transpired:
- I sent an email to someone who seemed to be touring; "Please come to XXXX (city)" via their X account email listed
- I got a response somewhat quickly, "I'm going to be in XXXXX on Feb 5th."
- I responded that I'd like to book 2 hrs on the 5th and provided my P411 for verification. I requested we change to WhatsApp or Telegram for communication and gave my phone # for that purpose.
- I got a text message from my area code (their home city was not in my areacode)
- Over SMS They proceeded to request a $350 deposit (which doesn't match up with what's stated on their website). I've booked touring providers before and sent deposits, so this didn't seem out of the ordinary for me.
- I asked to move to WhatsApp again and they ignored
- I told them I'd pay via Cashapp and they gave me an accountname
- I told them I'd send $1 test first but couldn't resolve the account
- Asked if I could use the posted email address instead and that seemed to resolve properly so I sent the $1 test
- They responded immediately saying "Ok"
- I sent the $350 to the email address (still on CashApp)
- They asked for a screenshot for verification
- I sent the screenshot
- They couldn't access the money after 1hr while repeatedly asking me for more details about the account I sent from and more screenshots
- I offered to send via Paypal instead
- I cancelled both Cashapp payments
- They gave me an account on Paypal that resolved to some male person
- I sent a $1 test amount
- They asked me for the $350
- I said I would not send any more money until they provided me with a selfie with them holding a paper with today's date
- I DM'd on X asking for their upcoming tour dates to see if they aligned with April 5th.
- They asked for deposit again
- I repeated my demand, and contacted another SP I know who had their social media spoofed before and I asked them if my request for a selfie was reasonable... they said "yes"
- They responded about 40 min later saying they were "working on" getting the selfie
- Selfie arrived about 30 min later. It was of the proper person, holding a paper, with a computer generated date on the paper. I know this because the numerals (2's, 0's and / slashes) were identical, and the background behind those numerals was pixelated and the rest of the paper was not.
- I got a response on X providing mock dates for a tour where the date range of Feb 4-7 in my city was included.
- 2 of my X posts were "liked" by this person
- I told them I would not be sending any further money unless they could prove they were who they said with a short video call. I provided a list of reasons why they were no longer trustworthy in my eyes.
- They sent me a long email pasted below. I never responded to this email.
- They blocked me on X
Their last email:
Baby I tell you the way you scared of not getting screw up that the way I am also scared of not being set up by cop or get into any argument with anyone I do my thing silent and safe trust me in this okay
I tell you every single detail about me because I trust you Never let me regret it I may look like someone you cannot trust, but I tell you I can be trusted more than anyone else on here believe me
Beside i chatted you in three different places and the picture was taken on bed by my friend, i answer all what you said so why don't you believe and I never take anyone for granted especially the one who put trust on me I just consider myself really blessed to actually have someone that trusts me and I won’t do anything to disappoint them or break the trust this will really work out and you really gonna love my pussy and you will call for mor e next time.
Sent from Proton Mail Android
My man, you would seem sketchy to providers too. Do you realize how many scammers try to get ppl to use WhatsApp instead of email or text? You were insistent on switching to that platform. And then you told them to switch to PayPal. Then demanded selfies.
Pretty sure they were scammers, but I'm also pretty sure they thought you were LE.
I don’t really get this. I guess I’m just ignorant, but I’d think most people would want to move away from an unsecured line of communication in favor of an encrypted one. With the risk of LE, I wouldn’t want eavesdroppers.
How would a scammer benefit from this?
Not challenging, just curious.
X alias: @D_FMTY
last note: their website changed during the last 3 months… perhaps the first got removed?
X account is now @BeautyDoll0
Person doesn’t even know Seattle is not near DC. X account says they’re in DC Feb 2-7, but DM’d me that they’re in Seattle (yesterday Feb 2) and want me to make a deposit. WTF?!?!?
Please avoid this fake account.
are several accounts like this on X and Instagram. These profiles on X the tour schedule does not mention specific cities.
A piece of advice to you and other guys would be to do a google search on the photos. You can search a photo in google and see where the photo is from. The X profiles are usually using stolen photos from social media and other sites. Also another telltale sign is many are using this sie as their website link msha.ke/(insert provider name)
These people retweet reputable providers and then other fake profiles. I feel sorry for you and other guys it is hard to see what is real or fake without research.
This poor provider has been the victim of these scammers too. It's affecting her business.
The real legit person is https://royaldoll7.godaddysites.com, @RoyalDoll01 on Twitter. If you look at her X account postings you can see she's frustrated at these hackers mimic'ng her account and scamming clients.
I booked a different provider who was also victimized by a copy-cat with fake accounts. This sucks for everyone.
wtf 😳 you can’t go back & forth it’s ridiculous.
Are you for real? I call 📞 Joe Blow bullshit.
Why post? You have totally shown zero credibility. Please don’t post if you don’t have the facts.
I would post it where I got the scam
