The big difficulty in tracing scammers is because they use fake names, which they change often.
Also mail addreses. Everything about them is untracable and a lie.
"Michael Packard" - along with many other names has been used by this scammer reported here;
http://www.internet-love-scams.org/foru ... php?n=4327
If you can post - or send me some mails or other information I will check them out.
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A few basic ideas that may help to keep you safer online;
Never send money to anyone you do not personally know.
Do not be quick to trust, do not give personal details or share photographs.
Be careful what you post on the net.
Do not put others at risk by being careless.
Be extra cautious and learn how to use Google to check things out.
Not everyone out there is truthful or trustworthy.
Photos - are scammers using yours?
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Are you falling for a love scammer?
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Never send money by Western Union/Moneygram.
Never give personal information.
Online anyone can claim to be anyone, any age and from anywhere.