Scam Alert or something else??

[Timmmm]

Ok so I decided to get an escort girl for the first time ever in my life. I live in Niagara region. I contacted a girl I liked and she came, although she looked a lot darker than she did in the pictures, and some of the pictures were fake as it clearly wasn't her. But the main picture was her. So we chatted for a bit as I was nervous, she asked for 2 hours etransfer and I paid her. I wasn't that familiar with e transfers so I logged into easy web and let her do it. I was watching her the whole time. About 20 mins in she said she needed to get lube from her car. I went to the washroom upstairs to see if I have any lube . I was gone for about 30 seconds and left my phone with td easy web still running and my wallet in front of her. When I came bak I said I couldn't find any, and she rushed out to get it from her car. I sat on the couch and she was gone completely. Now my concern is what if she took pictures of my visa and debit card and can spend more money, but she doesn't know the password?? Another concern is that my SIN was in the wallet..... What should I do?? I cancelled my visa and debit about 3 hours later but nothing was taken. NOW the thing that worries if me if I should go to the police is the text that she sent me shortly after she disappeared it said "HELP ME". And I did a bit of googling and saw the stories about human trafficking. BUT then, 15 minutes later I saw thaat she reposted the same ad so I think I have just been scammed and that's it? Any advice???

 

[LTO_3]

First things first. What is the SPs name and is there a link. Good info to post to help others. Without that, your story although unfortunate doesn't stop others from being scammed by her.

Well, you got scammed big time. First thing to remember is to protect yourself when seeing SPs, MPs, and even dancers. NEVER, EVER leave your personal info unattended or where it can be easily found if you're not there. The best thing to do is:

1. NEVER e-transfer money at anytime. Once it's in their hands they can leave using some lame excuse and nothing you can do. And never let them do it, if you have never done it!!!!
2. Always protect your MONEY! Either have the money you need to see someone or don't see them.
3. Being a first timer, use only a reputable agency or indy. Look at reviews, etc or ask for help by asking members of the board. Also look at reviews of who to see and who to avoid. BTW there are many review boards to consider because using just one is never enough.
4. If you decide to go with LL (Leolist) or Listcrawler it's always buyer beware.
5. Although you cancelled your credit & debit cards keep an eye on your credit card bills for the next 2-3 months. If anything shows up that's not yours you can call them and get them removed. Also with your new cards change your passwords.
6. If you think your SIN was compromised you can always ask for a new one. Just tell them your card info may have been compromised. Remember, if your SIN card changes you will have to change that everywhere it's been used especially for official documents, etc.
7. Although a bit late by now, you could have tried to reverse the e-transfer to try to get your money back.
8. You could try reporting to the police but unlikely they would be able to do anything. Worst part if they caught her she'd say you were threatening her and that's why she left. And with the current laws in place you potentially could be arrested.

You learned a hard and very unfortunate lesson. May your future adventures be better.

LTO_3