He Promised Her the World… But She Paid With the Family Home 2

Would you put the home where you raised your children up as collateral to save a man you only know from the internet? This is the story of Helena, a sixty-eight-year-old retired teacher from the countryside of Minas Gerais, Brazil. After the death of her husband, she found hope and companionship when she met a man online who claimed to be an engineer working on an oil platform in Scotland. But the love story quickly turned into a nightmare. He began asking for money, claiming that his European bank account was blocked, that he needed to pay contract fees, and that a suitcase of jewelry was being held by customs. Desperate not to lose him, Helena emptied her savings, put her retirement income at risk, and finally used her family home as collateral for a loan. As soon as the money was transferred, he disappeared. Facing overwhelming debt and the possibility of losing the home where she raised her children, Helena finally told her family the truth. With their support, she reported the scam and began warning others about the dangers of online romance scams. Today, Helena has helped more than two hundred people recognize the warning signs. She lost her money, but she found her voice. True love never asks for your home, your savings, or your future. #WouldyoueverriskyourfamilyhomeforsomeoneyoumetonlineHaveyoueverreceivedasuspiciousrequestformoneyfromsomeoneyoumetontheinternetShareyourthoughtsinthecomments