Good luck with it Callem , and thanks for more detailed explanation. Only she and her family know what really happened . Just a couple of thoughts . If the police were called , I still think there would be a crime report and number ( they even did that when I reported my lost phone ) . You said she had a graze and a few scratches , but she was in hospital from Friday till Monday ? Having what treatment ? The hospital said she was there that day but discharged . How much was the hospital bill , and who paid it ?
Callen, I think you should move on now. Pity you didn't ask everyone here about sending money before meeting a lady over there as we would all have warned you not to. £1100 is a hell of a lot of money to send to someone you have not met. Go to the Philippines for a holiday and have a look around as there are so many beautiful honest ladies who would want a new life with you and not "lose" money in that way. So many stories of robbery in the road. Don't send any more money. Best of luck.
I don't see how you can apply for a visitor visa without one, even if it is rejected so I suspect yes
Yes I am currently trying to get a crime number from her. Plus more details on injuries and hospital costs
Yes of course she had a passport. First visa application was refused because not enough funds in my bank account as sponsor. And nothing In her savings. But her passport has now been stolen from her bag along with the money
After a full year of close contact with her and family I felt I could take a risk sending money to her bank account. It was a risk yes. But also a test of her trust. If the robbery happened then it's not her fault. Her fault was wrongly thinking she had to withdraw it from Bank in order for western union to send it back to me. Her naivety if true. I am still investigating. If all she says is true I cannot condemn her for an honest mistake. And for an opportunist street robbery
Callen, you have to understand some people here having some doubt and suspicion , as many have heard of , or even experienced scams , or attempted scams at some time . Of course , it's not exclusive to the Philippines, and happens in many countries . I'm a little surprised that you never explained to her ,before you sent it, how simple it was to return your money without physically withdrawing it . I'm also a little surprised that she would withdraw that amount of money without a family member or friend with her , who would of course given her more protection and have been a witness to the event . I'm sure Im not the only one here who hopes that it transpires, that your girl was indeed the victim of an unfortunate incident . Please update us on any significant news . Good luck .
Hi Callen, Nobody on here wants you to lose the girl if she is honest and not a scammer, but please understand that many of us have heard of this ruse many times, especially the blokes who send more over when this happens. I hope you find out that she is bona fide but something tells me she isn't.
Hi Callen This maybe blunt but no offence intended You say sending her the money was "A test of her trust!" Why do you feel you need to test someone you are wanting to build your future life with? Throughout the rest of the post above you talk about" investigating" and "if its true" You cannot lay the foundations of a future relationship built on mis trust My view would be, as others have intimated and one poster has been blunt with the message, it appears on face value youve been scammed. Move on and good luck
Yes on the surface it does look bad. My first thought was exactly that. But I need to be sure. Yes I have love in my heart for her. She is different from a lot of girls. I even am in touch with a Belgian guy who was friends with her 4 years ago and actually met her on a trip over. He vouched for her honesty. I am also in touch with a close friend of her who worked with her in Twiwan. So I haven't gone into this blindly. I need to be sure she's not guilty. I will find out in the next week
Hospital records and police report would prove that it really happened. If she can’t show you any of the two you know what you need to do. If she can fool you as early as now, expect the worst if you keep the relationship going. Good luck mate.