'Everyone he knows, including his wife': Spurned woman exposes the romance scammer who tricked her

Dating is a hard game and seems to only become more so the further down the path of life you tread… and it makes sense. We, arguably, only become more complex as people as we age, carrying the weight of more experiences. With this comes wisdom, which often only makes us more weary and hesitant to trust potential suitors. 

And, rightfully so, it's hard to trust someone based on the image they project of themselves during the "get to know you stage." Several dates are a mere drop in the bucket compared to the vast ocean of lives that you both have lived. It's usually only after months of dating that sudden changes in personality or priority might surprise you as the truth—and their true nature—begins to filter through the cracks of their facade…

In the midst of re-entering the dating scene after a decade, this woman in her 30s with a stable corporate job in a multicultural city encountered a charming man from Latin America. They shared a strong connection, enjoying their time together, but with his time in the United States being limited by his tourist visa, the two refrained from entering into a more serious relationship. 

Overnight, he changed his tune, suddenly asking her to become—essentially… his "sugar mommy," going against everything that they had discussed together. Feeling insulted and hurt, she confided in her friends, who uncovered a web of suspicious online profiles and eventually revealed that he was married and had children.

Seeking justice, the woman and her friends launch a campaign exposing the man's deceitful behavior, sharing screenshots of the conversations between the two of them and outing him to his family and friends through any means necessary. They also reported him to immigration authorities, leading to a visit from law enforcement officers and subsequent warnings and penalties for both him and his employer for illegal activities…