Sex Crimes, Sex Offenders Scam or Real?

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A Prater

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I made the mistake of asking for a massage by text and I just received a call for US Courts today saying I would be prosecuted for soliciting a minor but I had no idea to begin with and I cancelled before she came to me so it never took place. They said I needed to wire western union 5,000 to a specified individual so I wouldn't be prosecuted. I actually did wire the money and had to take a psych test for them to discharge, which I did. They sent me a (so called court document from Northern District of Georgia) Now , they say I owe another 35,000 to fully discharge the case.

Is this a scam or could it be real? I dont have this kind of money.

Please advise as they have given me until 4:30 today to respond.

Thank you,
 
A Prater said:
I just received a call for US Courts today saying I would be prosecuted for soliciting a minor
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What does "received a call for US Courts" mean?

Needless to say, if you were actually being prosecuted for this, you'd either be visited by law enforcement officers or, at a minimum, receive paperwork in the mail.

A Prater said:
Is this a scam or could it be real?
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This is so obviously a scam that it's hard to believe any adult of reasonable intelligence would fall for it. You might want to reach out to the FBI.
 
A Prater said:
I made the mistake of asking for a massage by text and I just received a call for US Courts today saying I would be prosecuted for soliciting a minor but I had no idea to begin with and I cancelled before she came to me so it never took place. They said I needed to wire western union 5,000 to a specified individual so I wouldn't be prosecuted. I actually did wire the money and had to take a psych test for them to discharge, which I did. They sent me a (so called court document from Northern District of Georgia) Now , they say I owe another 35,000 to fully discharge the case.

Is this a scam or could it be real? I dont have this kind of money.

Please advise as they have given me until 4:30 today to respond.

Thank you,
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Zigner said:
You are being scammed.
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What would be the best way of getting rid of them, Attorney or detective?
 
zddoodah said:
What does "received a call for US Courts" mean?

Needless to say, if you were actually being prosecuted for this, you'd either be visited by law enforcement officers or, at a minimum, receive paperwork in the mail.



This is so obviously a scam that it's hard to believe any adult of reasonable intelligence would fall for it. You might want to reach out to the FBI.
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The only reason I considered was they had my text and the therapist asked if I would be up for a happy ending and I stupidly said ok but then I canceled. Is the any prosecution on this other than being stupid?
 
A Prater said:
The only reason I considered was they had my text and the therapist asked if I would be up for a happy ending and I stupidly said ok but then I canceled. Is the any prosecution on this other than being stupid?
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US Courts is what showed up on my phone
 
A Prater said:
Is this a scam or could it be real?
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SCAM, a rather old SCAM at that.

The feds, particularly the federal courts, DON'T call you and demand tribute to avoid being prosecuted.
 
A Prater said:
What would be the best way of getting rid of them, Attorney or detective?
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I find that politely expressing concern for their spiritual well being, and suggesting that they meet with a spiritual leader within their faith tradition and discuss the state of their dismal existence as bottom feeders is an excellent repellant.

Another person I met who is brighter than either of us made a counter offer - if the scammer would send her $100, she's send him legitimate job listings from the newspaper.

File a police report and go to Submit a Tip — FBI
 
A Prater said:
Is the any prosecution on this other than being stupid?
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"Stupidity cannot be cured with money, or through education, or by legislation. Stupidity is not a sin. The victim can't help being stupid. But stupidity is the only universal capital crime: the sentence is death, there is no appeal, and execution is carried out automatically and without pity." Robert A Heinlein.
 

Heinlein's explanation of the affliction stupidity should regularly be shared. Thank you @adjusterjack for sharing this profound missive.


Stupidity cannot be cured with money, or through education, or by legislation.
Stupidity is not a sin.
The victim can't help being stupid.
But stupidity is the only universal capital crime: the sentence is death, there is no appeal, and execution is carried out automatically and without pity."
Robert A Heinlein
 

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