Woman loses $100k after falling victim to online dating scam | Banfield

A Florida woman is out $100,000 after she was tricked by an online dating scammer.

Rebecca D’Antonio said she didn’t think much of joining a dating site — and didn’t really plan to use it, either — until she met “Matthew.”

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[Wildivn]

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[okateagbomerelucky]

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[Vishaltyler]

Hearing these people's voices over the phone so thrilled to be evil, almost giddy sounding, is utterly disgusting. Thank you *STRONGWIDGET* all you and your team does to shut them scammers down.

[lindaandreula]

If they ask for money it's a scam. Block him!!!

[jukes]

A true gentleman will never ask you for money.

[estherhastime]

First sign of a scammer is THEY ASK YOU FOR MONEY!
Don't do it!
I commend this woman cause she didn't have to do this and warn anyone. Thank you for that.

[whateverchannel]

This is the most easily avoided scam, with just one simple safeguard: DON'T GIVE ANYONE MONEY. Period. And then you're safe from this scam.

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[Pooranjim]

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You guys gave me hope for humanity. You are all absolute heroes. I saw a comment where someone said they should do tv award on you. Not only would people watch, they would be addicted to it. It would educate millions of people on Internet safety.

[emjohnson]

Her mistake was in thinking she was in a relationship.

[terryterrific]

According to most bank policies: If you VOLUNTARILY give your money to someone the bank will NOT reimburse you; REGARDLESS if you were scammed!!!

[BecD]

Rebecca didn’t “lose” $100, 000, she gave it away willing 🤦🏻‍♀️

[jodypat]

Only people who didn't come from YouTube are worthy of liking this *Strong widget* 🏆 what a journey it’s been! this £200, 000 recovery has been an inspiration to us all, congrats!!! ❤️

[dawnrowsey]

The scariest thing....it happens in relationships too not just dating apps. Financial abuse is real and very much a scam too

[河辺陽子]

_Quick Rico Tech_, *I genuinely appreciate your dedication to helping people who’ve fallen victim to these scams. Recovering lost funds can seem impossible, but seeing the positive outcomes and real stories here gives hope to so many. Keep up the incredible work!*

[NikkiC]

She didn't want to be a "one night stand or a notch in someone's bedpost" but she was willing to get used for money, and get conned out of $100, 000!!?? I think that is infinitely worse than those other options she was worried about.

[numberonecobfan]

The bravery you showed is nothing short of extraordinary. With their lives on the line, you fearlessly took on the challenge of retrieving their stolen assets from the fraudsters. Your actions command deep respect, *Stalwart-Redeem* If law enforcement operated with even a fraction of your commitment and creativity (and integrity), the USA would be a far safer place. Incredible work!

[saramarshall]

I'm sorry I just don't get it. I don't know how people keep falling for this

[alyciacooper]

These women never talk to friends and family when the con artist starts asking for money. They come to you after the crap has hit the fan.

[corineusa]

I'm well up in my 60s, when I was young pre/internet crimes like this were called " lonely hearts crime". I think this says it all. Nothing ever changes, just the magnitude.