Thank you

Submitted by Donna (United States), Oct 12, 2008 at 09:53

Dear Anon1. Thank you for your kind words. Although I am an educated and independent woman, I did no investigation at all. I personally would not have ever explored a relationship via the Internet. But as I met him through someone else I knew and trusted, I had no suspicions. And yes, we did have a fun first few years .... until about the time he received permanent residency and then it was night and day.

I think that a lot of people who have been burned here are inherently warm , generous, open-minded and non-prejudiced .... qualities that should be celebrated and encouraged in human beings. Unfortunately, it makes such people vulnerable to opportunists.

Until I started to look for information after the fact, I had no idea of the extent of this. Innocent, yes, but I have learned a painful lesson and I would like to try and put information out there to warn others. i will continue to visit this site and others to see if I can offer some caution.

Good day, all.

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