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External Link/Members OnlyHidden Image/Members Only Hidden Image/Members OnlyGiving this one a BIG FAT negative as I feel this is just a scammer.
I can't believe I almost fell for this trick.
Initially phoned, and then confirmed meeting up with her by txt message. She sent me the Postcode (which was Oak Hill Lane, which is just off of Sir Frank Williams Avenue in Didcot)
Half way there, my phone receives a txt from her. I pulled over to read it, and it said "I do require payment upfront on arrival for my safety babe. I only accept bank transfer or PayPal. Hope that is ok for you xxxx"
In my many years punting, I've never been asked this before.
Alarm bells start to ring, and a quick Google backed up my thoughts of this is nothing but a scam. I thought I'd humour her a little bit though, and said that's fine.
She said to phone or txt when nearby, and would give me the payment details. So I did as she asked.
"My details are Miss L Osman, and the account number and sort code are blah blah blah) Once received I will send my door number. It's for my safety and security xxxx" (I can list the sort code and account if admin confirm it's ok to do so?)
At that point I asked her to txt or WhatsApp over some Photo ID.
"why do you want that? Don't you trust me?"
It's to verify that it matches the photos on your AW profile. You could be anyone, and I'm not sending any £120 over until I am sure you are who you say you are.
I've just looked up the name L Osmnan on 192.com (the electoral role register) and there is no one in Didcot by that name. If you're genuine, then you shouldn't have a problem in providing it. I am also happy to meet you at the door, then transfer over payment. But I am not doing so to a complete stranger who I haven't met before.
"I don't have any photo ID" was her reply.
In which case, how did you get your profile on AW verified then? You must have photo ID, else they wouldn't verify your account.
At that point she became abusive, calling me a timewaster, a cunt, loser, etc, and that I shouldn't be meeting people because of Covid-19. She also queried why I was trying to look up where she lived, etc. I tour the Country, which is why you can't find me.
I pointed out to her that in that case she shouldn't be meeting people either, and especially if she moves around a lot. That is how Covid-19 is being spread.
I then get threats of blacklisting me, and reporting my number to AW. Daft thing is, I never arranged to meet her through AW, so what's it got to do with them?
I have since remembered that this person has had a few other AW profiles in the past. In several different locations. Obviously been touring the Country, and scamming people gullible enough to fall for her tricks. I must have had an off day not to have remembered. I normally have a good memory for fake photos.
Here are 2 previous threads discussing this scammer.
https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=249898.0https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=258347.0