Hi folks,
I haven't posted for a little while, but I wonder if you wise guys and gals could give me some advice. I have been in contact with a lovely Filipina for about a month now and having experienced scammers in the past, normally know the signs. Now she is not asking for money or anything like that, however, she has hinted at outstanding bills and not having enough money to stay in regular contact.
I want to politely make it clear that I am not going to assist her financially, certainly not at this early stage. However, I also think that she is just telling me as it is for her, so I don't want to ruin what might be the start of a real relationship.
So how do I nicely deal with the (possible) hints, or do I simply ignore them. If she is trying a scam, I would rather get to know now and move on. However, I also don't want to be worrying going forward that I have spoilt something because of being overly suspicious. I hope that you will understand my conundrum. How do I get the elephant out of the room?
Thanks in advance.
Originally Posted by LastViking
Hi folks,I think it's best if you could somehow tactfully broach the subject of your true financial situation in your next communication. In other words, be totally up-front with the girl at this early stage of your online relationship. Put your cards on the table as soon as possible ... so that she's left in no doubt as to where you both stand moneywise. Should her reply express disappointment that you could even consider her to be a scammer, all you need do is reassure her that you'd been simply erring on the side of caution ... having heard of so many cases where
