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IN SHOCK

bbhicok1 started this conversation
Nov 21, 2008

I was suggested to post in digitalcharity.com about my situation. So, in which I did. I did receive 1 response. To my surprise its a scam. Not, only was it a scam. But its surprised me to how they went about to try and scam me. I sit here day after day and pray someone would help me. Instead I get someone that preys one people in need. The message I received was sapose to be from a Pastor. Wow, a Pastor. Telling me that their church will help. That they have a wealthy congregation that he is going to be contacting them to get me the money I need to get out of my situation. Here is the catch. I have to be a christian and share the money with other people. That they will be sending me a check or money order and after I cash it, I need to send some of the money (He didn't stipulate how much he is sending or how much that needs to be sent) to someone else that is on their list in needs. The site clearly says not to accept checks from anyone that it likely to be a scam. So, with that said I intend to keep playing the Pastor (ha) game and once I receive the check or money order I will be contacting the authorities so he gets whats coming to him or them. It breaks my heart that I reach out for help and I get someone that trys to hurt me and my family more than we are. I am trying so hard to believe that there are people out there willing to help. It hurts to see the first person to reach out wants to hurt me. Thank you for listening to me

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Anora Eldorath
Nov 28, 2008

That's just wrong. I'm so sorry you had to go through this. As an ordained minister I definately don't condone it. Unfortunately we're still forming our church so it is just my husband and me with two children trying to reach out. We're pagan but we don't believe anyone should put a criteria of religion on helping their fellow man.

Please let me know what resources you need to find and I'll do my best to try to find them. We're in a tough spot as well, and can relate. I am staying home raising two children whilst I finish my masters degree and he's working and finishing his degree-so we're tight. However, some of this we've overcome simply by shifting our perspective on the season.

I've never done more then three gifts per person for our immeadiate family. The reason-even the Christ received no more then three gifts. If you're Christian this is an easy way to explain it. Even if you are not the story still holds true. It also takes the pressure off you to feel like you are somehow failing if you don't get everything on their list.

Keep in mind that children truly recall the memories of time spent with parents more then a boatload of toys. That one special toy may mean more over the years if it is given with love more then let us say the mass loads of toys being pushed on the television.

And nothing is wrong with the homemade gifts. I'm not sure how much you're able to budget but also consider shopping at resale stores and gifting clothing, and then saving for something special of one item they really want. I know that we as parents want to give our children everything this time of the year, it's natural. Know that it is your love though that will last a lifetime.

Let me know what I can do to help find resources.

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Blessed79
Nov 25, 2008

hi sweetie,I know how that feels the same thing happened to me on that site..it is so disguting that people want to hurt and take advantage of people in need *hug* I am sorry this happened to you,I will keep you in my prayers

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bbhicok1
Nov 21, 2008
 in response to mommymac...   

 just cant believe that people can be so hurtful. I have helped people all my life and the first time I reach out I get slapped in the face. I have faith and believe in the good in people. Its just so disappointing that there are people out there that have no good moral values. I will pray for them. Good luck hun and I will pray for you too. Thanks for reading my story.

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