Scam against the ladies.

Wanted to post here so that paid and unpaid ladies can see. Haven't heard of this scam before but I am sure its not unique. I knew right away but if someone was preoccupied or not paying attention they might get caught. Guest wanted to pay by email transfer. I was surprised when wanted to pay ahead of time and give password. (first red flag being a new client) When sent it wasn't a payment but a request for money of the same amount. It was obvious to me but just wanted to shout out to everyone to be vigilant when something comes through email transfer. Be careful out there. Riza *to mods, can I post his email address so ladies can block his email address?

Thanks !!! There's warning regarding this on Twitter as well.

Riza said: Wanted to post here so that paid and unpaid ladies can see. Haven't heard of this scam before but I am sure its not unique. I knew right away but if someone was preoccupied or not paying attention they might get caught. Guest wanted to pay by email transfer. I was surprised when wanted to pay ahead of time and give password. (first red flag being a new client) When sent it wasn't a payment but a request for money of the same amount. It was obvious to me but just wanted to shout out to everyone to be vigilant when something comes through email transfer. Be careful out there. Riza *to mods, can I post his email address so ladies can block his email address? Click to expand... In the ladies lounge yes. In the PSA section, no.

Does the scammer send the request through as a E-Transfer?

helloim said: Does the scammer send the request through as a E-Transfer? Click to expand... Yes he does. It shows name on the money request but I am guessing not his real name. He actually did twice through two different banks and two different names.

Riza said: Yes he does. It shows name on the money request but I am guessing not his real name. He actually did twice through two different banks and two different names. Click to expand... That's strange that he has accounts with two different names, seeing as how it's almost impossible to set up a bank account with a fake name. He'd need several pieces of very sophisticated fake IDs to pull this off, but if he had that you'd have to wonder why a criminal of that sophistication level would be attempting weak small-time scams with escorts. I'm willing to bet one of those names is his real name.

bradman said: That's strange that he has accounts with two different names, seeing as how it's almost impossible to set up a bank account with a fake name. He'd need several pieces of very sophisticated fake IDs to pull this off, but if he had that you'd have to wonder why a criminal of that sophistication level would be attempting weak small-time scams with escorts. I'm willing to bet one of those names is his real name. Click to expand... Some banks allow aliases or nicknames on accounts to help companies track expenses, and he may also have multiple accounts at same bank with different nicknames. I would report him to RCMP Fraud unit and the bank.

Bumping!! this is an on going problem! I wrote the following for a broad warning - Warning! E-Transfer Scam! Sex workers are experiencing a targeted scam using e transfer and want to let everyone know! Many sex workers use e-transfer to accept payment and deposits so it is part of our normal work routine. Unfortunately, now some sex workers have received e-transfer REQUESTS instead of e-transfers. The requests look exactly the same as a regular e-transfer so pay attention! What happens is when you click on what should be “deposit” or “accept” you are really “accepting” to send money to someone else from your bank account! We have been in contact with police and unfortunately, this is not considered a crime! Because the email says “request” they have technically not broken the law! However, some banks have said that if they receive a “police report number” they will refund the money to your account. If you would like to report to police many places have on-line crime reporting options or you can call the non-emergency line and ask to make a police report via phone and finally, you can attend your local police detachment and report that way. Once you have the Police report “file number” you can use that to ask your bank to cover the loss. If you have any problems when reporting to police or are nervous about contacting police or the bank, we are happy to help! Please feel free to contact me via pm here. Everyone be safe out there! Check your e-transfers carefully and protect your money! love susie

update again.... the bank is refusing to refund the money in spite of police report. so don't bother reporting people. love susie

bradman said: That's strange that he has accounts with two different names, seeing as how it's almost impossible to set up a bank account with a fake name. He'd need several pieces of very sophisticated fake IDs to pull this off, but if he had that you'd have to wonder why a criminal of that sophistication level would be attempting weak small-time scams with escorts. I'm willing to bet one of those names is his real name. Click to expand... He might be working with a few buddies. They share the password(s) with each other. doesn't matter who uses it then. Or even an unaware family member.makes sense to me.(not the scam but how they use multiple names).

Different number but remember scam. He tried me again the other day. He uses app number so changes it every couple days. I did get his name with the Email money request, most banks won’t let you change the legal name but I think a couple will. (It did come up a brown name). I was trying to play with him this time but he figured out I was on to him. Leo telling him I didn’t Recieve the email so he would keep sending. Then I told him I had accepted it. He kept saying I hadn’t but I kept saying I did, maybe you should send it again. Wasted his time for almost a hour. Finally called me a “Asian Whore and trashy Slut with a stupid face”. Guess I got to him. Good.

bradman said: That's strange that he has accounts with two different names, seeing as how it's almost impossible to set up a bank account with a fake name. He'd need several pieces of very sophisticated fake IDs to pull this off, but if he had that you'd have to wonder why a criminal of that sophistication level would be attempting weak small-time scams with escorts. I'm willing to bet one of those names is his real name. Click to expand... I don;t know how "almost impossible" it really is. This guy managed it: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/nanaimo-rcmp-looking-for-man-suspected-of-25000-credit-fraud/ I guess he must have had those stolen-ID's, but I honestly think the banks are not as careful as they'd like people to believe.

Occam's razor...the simplest answer is often correct. These scammers are likely just editing their info. As another member already mentioned, banks allow people to use aliases for electronic banking. If there was identity theft going on as well the police would likely be more eager to be involved.

Every time I’ve checked a number that was in a Etransfer scam warning, they’ve all been app numbers. They’re probably just changing their name and number as they go along.