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From The Editor: The Perils Of Pauline …

Margaret experienced Day he sent her 14 long stemmed red roses, chocolate As time passed Michael advised Margaret that he was
periods of loneliness since candy, a teddy bear and a balloon along with a card that having trouble accessing his bank account and asked her to
her husband had passed away. touched her deeply. After many, many communications take a cash advance from her credit card and send him the
After nine years as a widow, they expressed love for each other although they had money by Western Union. He requested her credit card account
she wanted to share her life never met in person. Michael said he wanted to be loved information and sent checks to pay for the cash advances. After
with a man of character. unconditionally. several such transactions, Margaret was advised that Michael’s
Margaret had heard some Shortly thereafter, Michael advised Margaret that he checks were returned because they were fraudulent accounts
success stories of relationships would be traveling to Turkey to purchase art for a large and the charges were added back to her credit card. She was
that began online so she sum of money. In the course of conversation, he asked now several thousand dollars in debt.
ventured on the website, her if she volunteered for any charities and she replied A short time later, a check arrived in the mail for
ChristianDatingForFree.com. affirmatively. Michael asked permission from Margaret to Margaret from the Mount Vernon City School District in
She posted information accept some packages delivered to her residence and then New York in the amount of $3,900.00. She took it to her
about herself and began to receive responses. Margaret ship them to Turkey for an orphanage. He sent directions, bank and was advised the account on which the check was
was intrigued by Michael Richard, an Art Dealer of rare labels and invoices to the American University in Turkey drawn was under fraud investigation.
paintings who traveled internationally. They utilized the for her to apply to the parcels and then they were picked up Margaret was then contacted by a Canadian friend of
SKYPE website so that they could see each other and by DHL, Federal Express, UPS or the US Postal Service. Michael named Seth Grant. He asked Margaret to open
communicate freely. Although Michael was younger than Margaret opened the packages and they contained baby a bank account and he would wire the amounts owed
Margaret, she felt they had connected emotionally and and nursery items. As the process continued adult clothing by Michael by Automatic Clearing House transfers.
he had no issues with the age difference. On Valentine’s was also included. Seth transferred additional sums and asked Margaret to
withdraw the cash and send it by Western Union to Canada
The Singles Scene Column © for expenses. Margaret followed his request and was later
informed that Seth had reversed the transfers and now her
account was overdrawn. The bank shut down the account
suspecting fraud.
Special Edition for SINGLE & TAKEN Readers: back. Please continue to spread this good news to your friends. Because of Michael and Seth, Margaret’s charge card
By Kelly Leary, M.S. & Miranda Capparelli Lastly, follow your heart. debts and bank overdrafts total $11,000.00. She lives on a
XOXO, Kelly & Miranda limited income and this is a substantial burden for her. As a
7 Ways To Thrive In May P.S. Exclusive VIP Memberships are available for Mother’s result, Margaret contacted the police and the FBI. She has
Day. Mention this article when you book your appointment. We learned that there are other victims who were contacted on
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the optimist expects it to #TellYourFriends #MenMagnets The internet has changed our lives in many ways but we
change; the realist adjust Revolution Dating Founder and CEO, Kelly Leary, M.S. must be vigilant for these scam artists who prey on those who
the sails.”~~William Arthur has 33 years in the dating industry and a Master’s Degree in are lonely and trusting. Margaret wanted to believe that she
Ward Clinical Psychology. She has also been written about in The had found a true love. Americans donate more to charitable
Let’s face it: May is a Palm Beach Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News,
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especially here in Florida. Summer is close, and yet, so far. So that make singles “UN-single” through their exclusive club help the children. His requests for money were minor at the
here’s the deal. You have 31 days until June, and you will get memberships, Kelly and her team also provide feedback from beginning and then escalated to larger sums. It all seemed
what your heart desires. Before summer officially starts, you can dates when appropriate. Mock Dates are available by request. so sensible to Margaret until the truth surfaced.
recalibrate your intentions for 2024. Below are seven tips to make Single Coaching Sessions and Evaluations are also available by “The Perils of Pauline” was produced in 1914 as a silent
your month the most game-changing time of the year. Shout out request for non-members or as an add-on to some memberships. film weekly serial in which Pauline encountered a variety of
to the women we interviewed for this article. For privacy, we will *All inquiries are confidential. *By demand, a Northeast/ villains. 100 years later con artists have updated the manner
not mention any names. Privacy is key at Revolution Dating. TriState area Hub is now available for east coast clients that in which they mislead unsuspecting victims. Please circulate
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make the world go around. Dating: Home of THE Award-Winning Until next month…
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is a stranger and especially for an elder). A-List today.
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you’re never too old to start. We had a man call us that was 101 of the incredible power of collective action and the
this week! Talk about being gutsy! We live in beautiful times and difference it can make in the lives of individuals and
we want you to enjoy your life even more. For those of you who New Client the well-being of our community as a whole. National
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over the summer via our Northeast area Hubs. Arrow #Higher others to join the ranks of volunteers. You can assist
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers, Education in this call by sharing these opportunities with your
grandmothers, fur moms, and aunties in and out of the club! We Big Smiles from our Gatsby Singles fellow Palm Beach County residents.
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