Could work hunk be con trickster?
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A NEW guy at work has blown me away.
He’s so upbeat, clever and full of energy. He makes me scream and we’ve really hit it off.
He thinks he and I could make a fortune importing handbags and having cheap dresses made up to sell in markets here.
He knows people with factories in loads of different countries, plus he has great outlet contacts here too.
We could branch out into all sorts of areas like trainers and sunglasses. He fantasises about us living in a huge mansion and enjoying a millionaire lifestyle.
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We’re not actually romantically involved – but I’d like us to be. He’s gorgeous looking. He works out every day and I imagine he’d be phenomenal in bed.
He’s never mentioned money, but my friends are already saying he’s a scammer.
The other night I organised a night out and told the girls all about his grand plans. I was so excited, but all they did was look bored and mutter and call him a con artist and a crook.
They were so rude. They haven’t even met him, yet they’re already writing him off. Now my oldest friend has texted saying they’re all worried. She wants me to speak to her lawyer brother who is an expert on scammers.
He’s even sent me a personal message telling me I could be in danger. That can’t be true, can it?
Surely people are allowed to have plans and dreams, otherwise how does anyone make any serious money in this world?
JANE SAYS: Tread carefully. From what I can work out, you hardly know this guy but you’re already being swept along by his very grand plans.
The fact is that easy, getrich-schemes don’t exist. If something seems too good to be true, then it invariably is. This guy seems to have a lot of chat and ideas. Why isn’t he already filthy rich?
If he’s so clever then how come he’s rocked up at your place of work? Why isn’t he already living the millionaire lifestyle? I have to wonder…
It does sound as if he’s reeling you in. He’s suggesting mansions and money and riches. Your friends are right to be worried. The minute he mentions investments, then a red flag needs to be acknowledged.
Don’t plunder your savings account, borrow from family members or take out any loans. Take a deep breath and don’t be afraid to say “no” because you don’t owe this person a bean.
Have a chat with your friend’s brother (if you know and trust him) and simply listen to what he has to say.
Keep your wits about you, keep asking questions and don’t allow yourself to be flattered or seduced.
The fact is that a lot of people have big dreams – and that’s fine – but it’s not your job to finance someone else’s project if there’s the slightest chance that you might get fleeced.