LA FRAUD WORKING GRINDR

[Jeffster]

HEADS UP...If you are on the West Side of LA, there is a fake working Grindr right now with an enticing ad showing a handsome muscle guy in a leather harness, promising 10 inches.

 

I messaged him. He’s staying at a hotel near LAX, and is using the pics of a hot Austrian fashion photographer who lives in London.

 

The ad says his name is “Melba.”

 

His rate is $150, no time limits...and YOU MUST PAYPAL HIM PRIOR. ??

 

I had fun playing with him on line, asking him for a selfie holding up 4 fingers. He sends one with 2 fingers that doesn’t even show his face.

 

If he were real...and there is a slim-to-none chance that he was...I would have set up a session and paid him through PayPal once the session was over.

 

He threw a total temper tantrum when he got called out.

 

Are people really that gullible?

Edited September 8, 2019 by Jeffster

[SirBillybob]

Maybe he is a partial amputee or cannot count in fake German. The tantrum ... Mozart-ian. LOL

 

I guess his career is toast ... Melba Toast!

Edited September 8, 2019 by SirBIllybob

[DallasClient]

Ok. I'm not gullible nor do I fall for the "pay me first to show you're legit" scam but I do use Grindr as a generous guy. I've met many wonderful guys that way.

 

Is there anything that could get one arrested just from texting back and forth?

[SirBillybob]

Maybe he is a partial amputee or cannot count in fake German. The tantrum ... Mozart-Ian. LOL

 

I guess his career is toast ... Melba Toast!

[Vistas]

If he's suggesting you meet him at the Los Angeles Backpackers Hotel by LAX, then he's a variation of this scammer. Did the same kind of trick.

 

https://rent.men/Bejons

[Jeffster]

If he's suggesting you meet him at the Los Angeles Backpackers Hotel by LAX, then he's a variation of this scammer. Did the same kind of trick.

 

https://rent.men/Bejons

 

“Melba” claimed to be at the LAX Custom Hotel.

[marylander1940]

HEADS UP...If you are on the West Side of LA, there is a fake working Grindr right now with an enticing ad showing a handsome muscle guy in a leather harness, promising 10 inches.

 

I messaged him. He’s staying at a hotel near LAX, and is using the pics of a hot Austrian fashion photographer who lives in London.

 

The ad says his name is “Melba.”

 

His rate is $150, no time limits...and YOU MUST PAYPAL HIM PRIOR. ??

 

I had fun playing with him on line, asking him for a selfie holding up 4 fingers. He sends one with 2 fingers that doesn’t even show his face.

 

If he were real...and there is a slim-to-none chance that he was...I would have set up a session and paid him through PayPal once the session was over.

 

He threw a total temper tantrum when he got called out.

 

Are people really that gullible?

 

Yes, people are gullible... that's why there are still Nigerian scams out there like this one.

[Jeffster]

Yes, people are gullible... that's why there are still Nigerian scams out there like this one.

 

My favorite scene from “The Office”:

 

Toby Flenderson: Didn't you lose a lot of money on that other investment? The email thing?

Michael Scott: You know what Toby, when the son of the deposed king of Nigeria emails you directly, asking for help, you help! His father ran the freaking country! Ok?

[+ FrankR]

Is there anything that could get one arrested just from texting back and forth?

Keep in mind that electronic communications like texting can be retained and could potentially be used against you. I follow a few basic rules. Make sure it is clear that you are paying for their time (not sex or anything illegal), never request any specific acts, rather state what you enjoy and ask if the other party would find that enjoyable too. It is a fine line.

 

I am not an attorney but have seen every episode of “The Wire”. That counts, right? ?

[KeepItReal]

Keep in mind that electronic communications like texting can be retained and could potentially be used against you. I follow a few basic rules. Make sure it is clear that you are paying for their time (not sex or anything illegal), never request any specific acts, rather state what you enjoy and ask if the other party would find that enjoyable too. It is a fine line.

 

I am not an attorney but have seen every episode of “The Wire”. That counts, right? ?

[+ FrankR]

[LaffingBear]

I think the potential for Grindr fraud must have been a relatively recent discovery on the dark web, or whatever online underworld network exists for scamners.

 

While its not new phenomenom, in the past 3-4 months, its really blown up. Now, 90% of contacts I get on grindr are scams.

 

They use photos that are either average, or fitness models. Two most prevalent: 1) they're preparing for or deployed in active military service. 2) they start messaging, send 1-2 messages that seem to indicate confusion or crossed signals. Then say their app is screwed up... and provide a phone # to call.

 

I turn Grindr on perhaps one or two weekends per month. And, its been an effective source when traveling to Vegas; some rentguys there seem to rely on it heavily. I'll be in LV soon... wonder if I'll see a change. Here at home... its becoming a total waste of time due to scammers.

[Jeffster]

I think the potential for Grindr fraud must have been a relatively recent discovery on the dark web, or whatever online underworld network exists for scamners.

 

While its not new phenomenom, in the past 3-4 months, its really blown up. Now, 90% of contacts I get on grindr are scams.

 

They use photos that are either average, or fitness models. Two most prevalent: 1) they're preparing for or deployed in active military service. 2) they start messaging, send 1-2 messages that seem to indicate confusion or crossed signals. Then say their app is screwed up... and provide a phone # to call.

 

I turn Grindr on perhaps one or two weekends per month. And, its been an effective source when traveling to Vegas; some rentguys there seem to rely on it heavily. I'll be in LV soon... wonder if I'll see a change. Here at home... its becoming a total waste of time due to scammers.

 

Yup. I’ve noticed that trend too. For a while, you could tell the scammers right away because their profile pic displayed in a a somewhat distorted manner.

 

They’ve gotten a lot better in recent months, and it’s very frustrating.

 

What I started doing is, when I begin to suspect the profile is not real, I begin answering with random terms. For example, I’ll respond, “chocolate,” “vanilla,” “strawberries.” The messaging usually stops quickly as their software must be programmed to look for certain responses.

[MrMattBig]

Yup. I’ve noticed that trend too. For a while, you could tell the scammers right away because their profile pic displayed in a a somewhat distorted manner.

When pictures are distorted, blurry, pixelated, etc., it is sometimes due to uploading a picture that has already gone through a downloading process off a website.

So when fake pictures are clear while other fake pictures may be blurry, it could be because they are using a full size copy (sent as an attachment). This is a reason why some escorts (including myself except to select regulars) will not send pictures, so scamers can not use a clearer full size copy.