Update on my robbed post

[Renoman]

I posted about being robbed awhile ago.

https://perb.cc/xenforo/threads/robbed.391114/

Seems the police have caught up with the perps who robbed me and many others.

https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/comm...ne-dating-robbery-scheme-c26-181855c26-191356

 

[Pornholio]

Thanks for the update. Curious, did you ever report this? If not now’s the chance to add on another charge for longer term for the perps.

 

[Forum mod]

This is a perfect example of what to do with an old post - post the link and don't dig it up with a necro post.

I am also glad to hear these scumbags are facing charges. Interesting they are calling Locanto an online dating platform and not alluding to sex work at all.

 

[Renoman]

Thanks for the update. Curious, did you ever report this? If not now’s the chance to add on another charge for longer term for the perps.

I did not.
reason being. They did not get my wallet or know who I am.
had I laid charges, they would know who I am through disclosure.
Had they discovered my identity, I most likely would have.
I thought about it for a long while.
but I did post in here to warn about them. And hopefully that saved some people from going.

 

[zbl204]

Crazy stuff. What/How much did they steal from you?

Soon as I read the article I had a hunch it had to a bit more depth than just "dating"

 

[rubintugger]

The definition of "dating sites" is not mis-used, these sites are used for lining up dates with a sure thing, rather than a crap shoot.

Now, when you add in the robbery factor, they should have indicated they were "pay for play" dating websites, or some other clarification. The representation that these incidents happened over conventional dating sites will both create issue/panic among users of those sites, and encourage criminals to expand to those sites.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't I guess. Regardless, we all need to be cautious, work with known providers, and share any intel on potential bad elements.

How does a lady become a known provider when they enter the business? They can work for a known agency / spa, and then go independent. Or they can post ads that have zero red flags, provide excellent service and encourage clients to give reviews of the experience.