I was browsing the OhMy website for my next adventure when I stumbled upon a post by someone named Alexis. Intrigued, I reached out to her to inquire about her services. After exchanging a few messages, I felt ready to move forward and book an appointment. However, two things caught my attention: firstly, she requested a deposit, and secondly, her photos seemed strangely familiar. Curious, I asked if she had ever worked in Ontario, to which she replied affirmatively. I then inquired if her name was Amber, and she acknowledged it was, but said she now went by Alexis. This raised my suspicions, so I decided to dig deeper. I checked the Ontario listings and found an advertisement by Amber. I texted her to ask if she had an ad in Winnipeg, and she said no. I sent her the link of the person using her photos, and the ad for Alexis was reported. Consequently, the ad was taken down. Amber also messaged the individual, urging them to stop using her likeness.
Thankfully, my intuition kicked in, and I avoided falling for the bait and switch. This particular scam was tricky to detect because Alexis was using the identity of someone who primarily operates in Ontario. If you're not familiar with Ontario-based providers, it would have been easy to overlook. Additionally, the ad's wording was subtle, unlike some of the more obvious bait and switch tactics I've seen before.
Thankfully, my intuition kicked in, and I avoided falling for the bait and switch. This particular scam was tricky to detect because Alexis was using the identity of someone who primarily operates in Ontario. If you're not familiar with Ontario-based providers, it would have been easy to overlook. Additionally, the ad's wording was subtle, unlike some of the more obvious bait and switch tactics I've seen before.
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