Yes to the Scam Tamara-Younger -Algerian Man, Older American Woman, Age Difference

Submitted by Straight_Talk_Luigi (United States), Mar 24, 2016 at 02:54

Hi Tamara:

First of all, I have no reason to dispute that you are an attractive woman who looks young for your age. But you wouldn't be the first to come on here and say that or it to be true.

However, the age difference is a dead giveaway. You say you don't see American men getting serious with women 20 years older than them. Well, as someone who was this man's age, I can tell you that even if he were an American man next door that it would be a red flag, let alone someone from another country you've never even met.

Think about it: this guy is young enough to be your son. And actually, North African/Middle Eastern men are even conservative in their approach in the sense that they tend to seek out younger women who are virgins and have never been married.

I can understand why you may find this flattering, Tamara, but eventually it's going to be about him asking for money (or having a dying relative or whatever sob story), a VISA or you posing naked.

There's no good that can come of this, Tamara.

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