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Acer49 -> RE: If I Were A Scammer (8/19/2009 6:28:14 PM)
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ORIGINAL: LadyPact
With the rash of posts we have (once again) had regarding the complaints about scammers, tributes, pro dommes, and other related money topics, I thought I'd offer this up. It's not going to surprise Me if it's pulled or moved. If it stays on the general board, it's not going to shock Me if it ticks a lot of people off.
With that said.........
If I was a scammer.
First of all, I would have two profiles on CM. One, of course, would be as a Dominant female. The other would be as a submissive female. Needless to say, I would put up pictures of very hot, young women for these profiles. Probably a model type of about 25 with a great build. Of course she'd be dressed in fetish wear. Each of these profiles would definitely list as being single.
Then, I would go searching for targets. Well, you might be asking yourself, out of all of these profiles on CM, how would you find a good target? I'm ever so glad you asked because I'm about to tell you.
Naturally, I'd be targeting males. It is My belief that males are the ones who have brought the financial issue into BDSM. There's a long history of males being the ones that have supported the porn industry for fantasy. They have absolutely displayed that they believe the attentions and/or affections of females can be bought for centuries. Since they have made money the great equalizer when compared with either Dominance or submission, I'd let them.
That doesn't really narrow it down a whole lot, does it? So let's go to those areas that I think would be next.
I would specifically target males who have joined the site during certain times of the year. Specifically those who had joined around major holidays that focus on having someone else in a person's life. I'm thinking Christmas (or Boxing Day), New Years, and yes, even Valentine's Day. Times of year that, statistically, it's proven that people are feeling lonely. (If you doubt that, ask what times of year have the highest cases of reported depression.) I'd be zoning in on that big time. While it's not a perfect science (please look at My own date of joining the site) it would be where I would start.
Next, I'd be looking at a certain age group. Probably 40-60. Not young enough to not be established financially and not old enough not to have excess income. These folks are ripe for the picking. Oh, I'd especially look for those who mention in their profile that they have their own home or business. My eyes would light up like dollar signs.
Unpopular kinks? Paydirt! That would definitely be My mark! Those who have trouble finding their match due to being less than optimal. Those unpopular kinks are an absolute goldmine! Harder to find when it comes to someone who honestly enjoys certain things.
Oh, and I'd certainly look for desparation. The kind that is almost so thick you can smell it in the air. The ones that have no social links in their profile. They don't speak of family or friends. Those in isolated areas would be a bonus. I'd look for words in profiles that would get My mind spinning. No sweeter fruit could I have!
Now. If you saw yourself here in what I've written, do not blame Me. It's time that you took a look at yourself. You who came along and made yourself the prey of those who see you for your wallet and not for who you are. I am no brilliant mind, but I absolutely see it. Perhaps it is time to see it in yourself and change that which makes you nothing more than a target.
Pros
If you are a pro and your profile clearly states that, fine go in peace
However if you are a pro that is not up front then and attempts to manipulate, then I do have a problem with that. But them I am not a sub, so I don’t have this problem
Tributes
If I received a laundry list of wants and it did not include an equal consideration of my wants, I might require a tribute too.
Scammers
If it looks to good to be true, it usually is. I avoid ones that are basically empty profiles or those that profess no limits (Well, my kink is dismemberment, are you ok with that?) I do not believe the fakes I have encountered are actually real people. Call them a “Bitch” or a “Whore” they reply with “How may I serve you”, call them a poorly written computer program, they get very indignant. Anyone that tells me how great my profile is, yet has never viewed it, do I have idiot stamped on my head…Not!!! I don’t troll profiles. I try to send the people who view my profile a thank you note and I will comment on theirs. This usually generates a dialog or I will comment on something they may have posted in the forums, a place scammers do not go as of yet.
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