Form received 2021-04-30 00:20:43
What name did the scammer use?: Mercier melanie, previously went by sandrine mercier
How old did the scammer say they were?: 30
What site/app did you first meet the scammer on? Please provide a link if possible.: Instagram
Who made the first contact?: They contacted me first.
If they asked you to leave the site/app and go elsewhere, where did they take you?: Google hangouts
Any other social media profile links used by the scammer.:instagram.com
Scammer's email address if you have it.:
merciermelanie181@gmail.comHow much money did they demand?: Over 1000 originally, they then lowered it
Name you were told to send the money to.: I blocked them before I got to this point, they recorded the webcam and threatened to make social media accounts with it posted and would follow my family and friends who I followed on Instagram
What country/city were you told to send the money to?: I didn’t send money but they are from France
What steps, if any, have you already taken to block the scammer?: It’s been about half a year but there insta account still seems to be active. I blocked them everywhere immediately.
Are there any other details you wish to share? Anything you say may help prevent someone else from being scammed.: Definitely was pre recorded and mentioned something about a sister with “heart cancer”.