hmm...sounds fishy to me...

Submitted by FARRAH (United States), May 3, 2008 at 20:31

Dear Mom,

first of all how old is your daughter? Is she young and innocent? This does not sound good at all. The fact that you have not met HIM means he probably is just using her. Emotionally etc....I won't go into details.

One thing I do know is that most of the NYC taxi drivers are using false ID's. And 100% I am sure is that he is much older than what he is letting on. For sure she should NOT be giving him your personal information.

SIT DOWN with your daughter and express your concerns. Show her this website and read our dilemmas...that's why we are here. I've been down that road...don't get me wrong. Those people would NEVER hurt your daughter. They won't risk going to our prisons. The taxi drivers are usually here because they are supporting a FAMILY in their country.

Legitimate students from those countries are here to attend medical or engineering schools. Those families already have money and this is the time for their sons/daughters to take life easy and just study for school. ..then return home to marry the person the parent has chosen for them...then start their PROFESSIONAL career. They don't send their children here to be taxi drivers or donut shop workers...it would be a disgrace to them .

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