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zelda
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Joined: 06 Mar 2016
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Sun Mar 06, 2016 10:11 am |
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I have become intrigued by scam-baiting after a coworker describing a "relationship" her sister is in. Textbook scam (man from same state who has a construction business... in Africa for a project... a disaster has occurred). There are many reasons why he is not in the country to meet in person.
My coworker and her family do not seem very sophisticated about contacting Facebook. I grew up in the AOL chatrooms generation and smell a rat. I told her I'd look into it but haven't had much luck with the usual text and image searching. I also haven't had much luck with Facebook pulling stuff down. Although he did create a LinkedIn after they deleted one of his two Facebook accounts.
He seems to target the 50+ crowd? (That was the type of dating site his profile was on). I don't have access to any information like email or dating profile.
His name is "Griffith Stokes." Pretty much the only thing that comes up with that name is his Facebook profile and the brand new LinkedIn (supposedly he works for a company called Arab Contractors).
Profile Picture: https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/255090_103548839814113_527734759_n.jpg?oh=9c6046e6239eec24841f0af7b8ea7c9d&oe=575C2E26
Reverse image search was unsuccessful. I guess the pictures are from an old dating profile.
She's already declared the relationship online. I hope she hasn't sent money yet. I hate for the woman to be humiliated but it's scary that rational people fall for this!
Perhaps someone can befriend his Facebook profile and see if you get the same feeling?
I've read some stories online and WOW do these men and women get pulled in deep. |
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coffinsurfer
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 03 Apr 2012
Posts: 713
Location: Collinsport
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Sun Mar 06, 2016 10:57 am |
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His facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/griffith112?fref=ts
Elise has sent him a friend request and we'll see if he bites. |
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Honey I believe you and I trust you sorry if you think am doubting you I never did that bank manager is only just a pissing of crash - Bryan
bcos you for ever in my heart cherished and adored as a priceless pearl among the rear germs - General William Miller
I can't tell of how mush i miss you,this feeling is all over me,i just want you to know that i miss you so mush. - Brian
but my heart is biting so fast for you and i cant hid it - Howard
i pray that God will put smell on ur face someday - Matt Ryan
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Capone
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Joined: 16 Feb 2013
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Location: Blackacre
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Sun Mar 06, 2016 1:01 pm |
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I am sorry for your friend and family-these scumbags really take more than just money.
Generally, we don't pull report to FB or Linked in once we confirm they are scammers. It's too easy for them to fake up another profile in 5 minutes. What we do is publish their scam letters and addresses at our sister site, Scam Warners. Victims can find the info by googling or other search. You may want to give a link to that site (see above) to your friend. |
_________________ X 73 Eco-friendly sty under construction
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Fake law firm sites killed x3
500 in 6-walked
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Atlanta-Las Vegas -Seattle-San Diego-Seattle 2.0Atlanta-Jackson Hole, WY, Atlanta-Aspen, CO-with Juan
Ghana-Bouake with Choppa and Dr. Mike
Courtesy of SH Ivory Coast!
Accra-Lome with Choppa
Ghana-Burkina Faso with Choppah
-Accra-Singapore Team Woody
"no! no no money!!! all this was not true! .. "- vlad rant
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coffinsurfer
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 03 Apr 2012
Posts: 713
Location: Collinsport
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Sun Mar 06, 2016 1:59 pm |
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Capone is correct: it is too easy for the scammers to put up additional facebook accounts within minutes. Some of the ones that I've friended have several accounts, just in case one gets taken down. Facebook will respond to take down requests, but there is no guarantee that they will do it. Many times, you'll get the "they haven't broken any community standards" blah blah.
I searched just by name on Scamwarners and didn't find anything. But if he does accept my friend request and if it turns out he is a scammer, I'll post his info there. It may not be soon enough if your friend has lost money to him but it will, hopefully, open her eyes to him. |
_________________ x 53 x2
Honey I believe you and I trust you sorry if you think am doubting you I never did that bank manager is only just a pissing of crash - Bryan
bcos you for ever in my heart cherished and adored as a priceless pearl among the rear germs - General William Miller
I can't tell of how mush i miss you,this feeling is all over me,i just want you to know that i miss you so mush. - Brian
but my heart is biting so fast for you and i cant hid it - Howard
i pray that God will put smell on ur face someday - Matt Ryan
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zelda
Hello I'm New here!
Joined: 06 Mar 2016
Posts: 7
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Sun Mar 06, 2016 2:21 pm |
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Thank you for the help. I don't know his email. I realize that when you cut off the head two more grow back but I want to help this woman see reality and get away.
Also, I can't see his friends, just who he follows. "Clinton Harry" looks like a fake account too. Sheesh.
https://www.facebook.com/clinton.harry.94 |
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zelda
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Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:58 pm |
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I don't know why I didn't find this earlier: http://www.singles2meet.co.za/cgi-bin/vprofile.cgi?i=18308
Typical Copypasta. It seems to be connected to that Facebook account?
(Why didn't reverse image search work? I used Google and TinEye).
Also, I already found this forum thread on Bing search. Is there any way to hide it? (Aside from being on Bing search, haha). |
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Thursten3rd
Elite Baiter
Joined: 21 Dec 2014
Posts: 1893
Location: Twilight zone outer limits
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Sun Mar 06, 2016 7:11 pm |
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The best solution I can think of is to learn how to bait safely, then bait this lad yourself. Or you can keep up with coffinsurfer's progress and, when the lad inevitably falls in "love" with her character, show the correspondence to your coworker and the vic. |
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Capone
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Location: Blackacre
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Mon Mar 07, 2016 12:04 am |
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The dating profile has been removed. Frankly, it's a good idea to keep this thread visible-so potential victims might find it, particularly if CS has any luck. If the scammer found this, he may also disapear on his victims. |
_________________ X 73 Eco-friendly sty under construction
x 116
Fake law firm sites killed x3
500 in 6-walked
x4
Atlanta-Las Vegas -Seattle-San Diego-Seattle 2.0Atlanta-Jackson Hole, WY, Atlanta-Aspen, CO-with Juan
Ghana-Bouake with Choppa and Dr. Mike
Courtesy of SH Ivory Coast!
Accra-Lome with Choppa
Ghana-Burkina Faso with Choppah
-Accra-Singapore Team Woody
"no! no no money!!! all this was not true! .. "- vlad rant
" i have complained to those who think life is a comedy to those who feel life is a tragedy. " Mr. Pekkar's Problem
Go Gold! |
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zelda
Hello I'm New here!
Joined: 06 Mar 2016
Posts: 7
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Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:21 am |
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HA!
Well, you can still see the archived version:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:mQ3ppSTGjT0J:www.singles2meet.co.za/cgi-bin/vprofile.cgi%3Fi%3D18308+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
And just so the details aren't lost:
http://www.singles2meet.co.za/pthumbs/27122.jpg
griffith112, 57
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Profile Verified Facebook Connected
About Me:
I am secure & happy with myself, but...Life is meant for 2!! A little bit about myself: I enjoy travel, camping by a lake, gardening, home decorating, Comedy Clubs & Dinner Theater, music, my dog, & celebrating special occasions. I am self-sufficient, independent, honest, I have a great sense of humor, & family & friends are very important to me. A woman who ONLY has eyes for me & can make me laugh are important qualities! No Pressure! Let's just relax...become friends & get to know each other... and see what happens.
Looking For:
A woman (42 - 90)
I'm putting out a world wide web bulletin to get everyone's help. You see, I've lost my smile. I'm not really myself without it. I have a couple leads that give me hope that it may have been found, including a vague description. She appears to be between 42 years old and above, but may appear younger than her age also Drama free woman
Info:
Relationship Status: Divorced
Children: I have (not living with me)
Number of children: 3
Home Language: English
Other Language(s): German
Appearance:
Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Height: 184cm (6' 0.4")
Body Type: Average
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Grey
Work and Profession:
Education: Advanced Degree
Profession: Supervisor
Income: Comfortable
Life Style:
Eating Habits: I eat most things
Smoking: I'm a Non-Smoker
Drinking: I drink socially
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LinkedIn:
https://za.linkedin.com/in/griffith-stokes-0a98a0116
Griffith Stokes
Executive Director at Global Construction Services
Raleigh, North Carolina
Construction
Current
Global Construction Services, Arabs constructions
Education
Ohio University
Experience
Global Construction Services
Executive Director
Present
Arabs constructions
Team Manager
Present
Education
Ohio University
Civil eng, Civil Engineering
Skills
Road
Building constructions
Deleted Facebook Profile Photo:
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/303374_103690733162044_272059281_n.jpg?oh=c9f775965a657a7ba47058c1cc687acb&oe=57629B95
Facebook Banner Photo (from ~2012):
https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/483494_103549259814071_1853505040_n.jpg?oh=5f36f79f3184f18300efc2b6e9fc8921&oe=5752520E
https://www.facebook.com/griffith112 |
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Capone
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Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:27 am |
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Looking For:
A woman (42 - 90) |
Quite an age range. Coffinsurfer, if you get a reply, will you post in thread? I can change the title if you do. |
_________________ X 73 Eco-friendly sty under construction
x 116
Fake law firm sites killed x3
500 in 6-walked
x4
Atlanta-Las Vegas -Seattle-San Diego-Seattle 2.0Atlanta-Jackson Hole, WY, Atlanta-Aspen, CO-with Juan
Ghana-Bouake with Choppa and Dr. Mike
Courtesy of SH Ivory Coast!
Accra-Lome with Choppa
Ghana-Burkina Faso with Choppah
-Accra-Singapore Team Woody
"no! no no money!!! all this was not true! .. "- vlad rant
" i have complained to those who think life is a comedy to those who feel life is a tragedy. " Mr. Pekkar's Problem
Go Gold! |
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coffinsurfer
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 03 Apr 2012
Posts: 713
Location: Collinsport
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Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:39 am |
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Will do. Just waiting to see if he bites. |
_________________ x 53 x2
Honey I believe you and I trust you sorry if you think am doubting you I never did that bank manager is only just a pissing of crash - Bryan
bcos you for ever in my heart cherished and adored as a priceless pearl among the rear germs - General William Miller
I can't tell of how mush i miss you,this feeling is all over me,i just want you to know that i miss you so mush. - Brian
but my heart is biting so fast for you and i cant hid it - Howard
i pray that God will put smell on ur face someday - Matt Ryan
Click here to support 419Eater.com |
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zelda
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Joined: 06 Mar 2016
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Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:21 am |
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zelda
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Wed Mar 09, 2016 1:53 am |
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Could someone submit the info and photos to Scamwarners.com? I'll see if I can find out the email. Thanks! |
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Capone
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Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:56 am |
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Just go here-https://www.scamwarners.com/ and you can post the photos, links and e mail. It's free and easy to sign up |
_________________ X 73 Eco-friendly sty under construction
x 116
Fake law firm sites killed x3
500 in 6-walked
x4
Atlanta-Las Vegas -Seattle-San Diego-Seattle 2.0Atlanta-Jackson Hole, WY, Atlanta-Aspen, CO-with Juan
Ghana-Bouake with Choppa and Dr. Mike
Courtesy of SH Ivory Coast!
Accra-Lome with Choppa
Ghana-Burkina Faso with Choppah
-Accra-Singapore Team Woody
"no! no no money!!! all this was not true! .. "- vlad rant
" i have complained to those who think life is a comedy to those who feel life is a tragedy. " Mr. Pekkar's Problem
Go Gold! |
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coffinsurfer
Master of Master Baiters
Joined: 03 Apr 2012
Posts: 713
Location: Collinsport
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Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:04 am |
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They seem to be onto him on Badoo.com. Several people have posted comments on his page (since April, 2015), that he's a nigerian scammer. His last post on his facebook page is in 2013. Still trying to search him out though. |
_________________ x 53 x2
Honey I believe you and I trust you sorry if you think am doubting you I never did that bank manager is only just a pissing of crash - Bryan
bcos you for ever in my heart cherished and adored as a priceless pearl among the rear germs - General William Miller
I can't tell of how mush i miss you,this feeling is all over me,i just want you to know that i miss you so mush. - Brian
but my heart is biting so fast for you and i cant hid it - Howard
i pray that God will put smell on ur face someday - Matt Ryan
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bware419ers
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Sat Mar 12, 2016 1:27 pm |
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zelda
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Posted:
Sat Mar 12, 2016 2:50 pm |
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When the individual is confronted with evidence, they remain in denial.
When individual confronts scammer with the other (inconsistent) dating profiles, there are explanations and excuses. |
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