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A Fine Display Of Scammer Mathematics. (JS Ep 1)
Added:Hello everyone and welcome to another video. James Smith didn't get off to the best start and it continued. Hey Saraphina, how you doing? I hope you're having a beautiful day. I just came across your profile and wanted to say that you have a truly beautiful smile.
Your smile is one in a million. Very attractive and genuinely captivating. I hope your day is as wonderful as your smile. Have a beautiful day. Hey Saraphina," he said half an hour later, repeating everything he'd said before.
"Hello, James." "Hello, James," said Saraphina twice.
"Hello, Saraphina. It's nice to hear from you," he said after I'd gone to bed. "How are you doing today? I hope you're having a wonderful day so far."
"Hey, Saraphina, I try calling at quarters to 1 in the morning, UK time, but it didn't go through. I don't know how to calls in the middle of the night when I'm asleep. Please remind me how I know you. Sorry about that, Saraphina. I didn't realize it was the middle of the night for you when I called. We don't actually know each other personally. I came across your profile. Thought you seemed kind and interesting. Sent you a message to say hello. I enjoyed our brief conversation. Which conversation?
And wanted to get to know you better.
How's your day been so far? It's good, thanks. Where are you from? This was 9:45 in the morning.
I'm from Paris, France. It's a beautiful city with lots of history and amazing places to visit. What about you? Where are you from? What do you enjoy doing in your free time? So, you were calling me in the middle of the night. I live in Glastonbury in England. Paris is an hour ahead of the UK. So,4 to 1 in the morning UK time was4 to 2 in the morning in Paris.
Ha. Yes, it seems I got my timing completely wrong. I sincerely apologize for that. I didn't mean to disturb your sleep. Now I know you're in Glastonbury, England. I'll be more careful with the time difference. I've heard Glastenbury is a beautiful place with a lot of history. How long have you lived there?
I've lived here for 12 years. How long have you lived in Paris? I'd truly love the opportunity to get to know you better and learn more about the person behind your smile. You seem like someone with a kind heart and an interesting story, and I'd enjoy getting to know you more through our conversations.
How long have you lived in Paris? 12 years is a long time. You must really know Glastenbury well by now. As for me, I've been living in Paris for 8 years.
It's a beautiful city, and I still enjoy its charm, history, and atmosphere. What do you enjoy most about living in Glastonbury? And which country are you from? Remember, just recently he said, "Now I know you're in Glastenbury, England. I'll be more careful with the time difference." And when this man calls, you'll hear a fine example of scammer geography. Did you not bother to read what I said? You seem to know all about Glastenbury. Oops. You're right.
Sorry about that. I got mixed up and thought you were someone else I'd been chatting with. That's completely my mistake. I wasn't trying to assume anything about you. So, let me start over. Tell me a little about yourself.
I'd rather hear it from you than make any guesses. What do you want to know?
Well, I'd like to know the basics first.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time? What are some of your hobbies or things you're passionate about? And what's something most people would be surprised to learn about you? My hobbies are the basics. Which list of dar questions did you download? Why don't you tell me about yourself? It was you that contacted me. Lol. I'm just trying to have a good conversation with you.
Trust me, you wouldn't know how if it slapped him in the face. So, forgive me if I'm a little awkward at times. I've lived in the United States my whole life, said the man who told her he'd been living in Paris for eight years, and I've been a pilot for 38 years. He was using the profile photo of Sullenburgger, the miracle on the Hudson pilot. I'm also a single father. Sadly, I lost my wife 5 years ago, which was one of the hardest experiences in my life. But it taught me to appreciate every day and the people in it. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going out, exploring new places, and trying new things. I'm always interested in learning something new, and keeping an open mind. Life is too short to stop being curious.
Where in the USA do you live? San Diego.
Cuz I wanted to see if he was going to change his story from Paris. What about you? Tell me about yourself. I'd love to get to know you better. I'm a spiritual lady. I work to bring peace and harmony to people's lives. I'm separated with an adult daughter. She's traveling with her boyfriend. Which airline do you WORK FOR? THAT'S WONDERFUL. I think it's admirable that you dedicate your time to bringing peace and harmony into people's lives. The world certainly needs more of that. It must be nice knowing your daughter is out exploring and enjoying life, even if you miss having her around sometimes. As for your question, I work for Air France. I've been with the airline for many years, and flying has always been a passion of mine. One of the things I enjoy most is getting to see different places and meeting people from all walks of life. Do they fly to San Diego regularly? Yes, Air France serves San Diego through connecting flights, usually via Paris and one of our partner hubs. I don't personally fly that route very often, said the man who lives in San Diego, but it's definitely a destination we serve. I thought you'd fly it regularly as it's where you live.
Not really. I've been based in France for quite a long time, so I don't normally fly that route. Most of my work has been centered around Europe and other international destinations. San Diego is a lovely city though and I miss the city. Honestly telling you really attracted me. I would love to build something beautiful. I know we don't really know each other yet and I only came across your profile recently but I want to be honest with you, said our man who wouldn't know the meaning of the word. Every time I look at your profile I find myself feeling drawn to you.
There's something about your presence, your smile, and the way you carry yourself that genuinely catches my attention. Saraphina only has a head photo. I know it's early, but that's honestly how I feel. Ah, so when you said I've lived in the United States my whole life, that wasn't quite true. So, please tell me where you really live, she said, also quoting, "I've been based in France for quite a long time." I'm sorry. Maybe I misunderstood your question. I think you said where I grew up. Which bit of I've lived in the United States my whole life. Do you think I might have misunderstood? You typed that unprompted. I'dn't even asked by then. Read this. He said rudely quoting where he'd said 12 years is a long time. As for me, I've been living in Paris for eight years. Don't be rude.
Read this. she said, quoting where he said, "I've lived in the United States my whole life." And it won't take you long to realize that he genuinely doesn't understand the meaning of living somewhere my whole life. Yes. I said, "I live in the USA my whole life." And please clarify where you really live.
So, you definitely live in the USA. And you've definitely lived there your whole life. Have you always lived in San Diego? Yes, I lived there for most of MY LIFE. IS WHERE I GREW UP and built many of my memories. I only moved back to my home country about eight years ago.
These days, I mainly visit because my son still lives there and I also have close friends there whom I enjoy spending time with whenever I return. I hope this will help you clarify you.
Yes, it clarifies you aren't wholly honest. So, you haven't lived in the USA my whole life. Will I have to interpret everything you tell me to work out what is real and what's embellished? Please read this so you can understand better, he said, quoting where she'd said. It clarifies you aren't wholly honest. I understand exactly what I said. Thank you. You said you've lived in USA my whole life. I come back to France eight years ago. Here it is. This is what you said. Copying again. Yes, I said I live in the USA my whole life. Yes. And you now say I came back to France eight years ago. Correct.
You said both. You definitely said both.
So, both can't be correct. One is true, one is a lie. Do you know the meaning of my whole life? That was when the penny started to drop and I realized he didn't. I don't really understand.
Please explain.
You don't know what my whole life means.
It means from the day you were born until now. today. If you've lived in the USA your whole life, it means you've lived there from the day you were born until now. Today? No, that's not what I mean. So, you've not lived in the USA your whole life. Imagine a mature pilot not knowing what whole life means. Now, please tell me properly like a mature pilot. A where you were born, B where you grew up, C where you live now.
That's three things. I spent like 54 years of life in USA. Remember 54?
Okay. How old are you? Start by telling me where you were born, please. City, country. When there was no reply, she added. It isn't a difficult question.
You could just say Miami, USA, or Berlin, Germany, or wherever you were born. He kept reading them and not answering. Well, London, England, Rome, Italy, Houston, Texas. Unless you're too thick to know where you were born.
Realize later that he was just lying to me. I think I'll assume you're lying to me and have never left Lagos. Okay, now I know I'm right. Goodbye. But of course, go man. I was actually born in France, but when I was young, my parents moved to the United States. That's where I grew up. Went to school, built my career, and eventually got married. My son was born in San Diego, and many of my life's most important memories were made there, even though I moved back to France 8 years ago. A part of my heart will always be connected to the US.
What's the meaning of this kind of chat?
So, telling me you've spent your whole life in the USA was a huge lie. I don't like men that tell lies to impress. It's childish and silly. Why would I lie to you? For what reason? What can you do for me? I have no idea why you lied.
You'll have to tell me. Why did you lie?
I never lie to you. Got everything wrong. You did lie. I don't like when I'm being honest and someone said lie.
Now you say you weren't even born in the USA and you don't live there. WTF?
Exactly. You said you live in USA my whole life. She said quoting what he'd said. You said that. Now you tell me you were born in France. France. And you've lived there for the last eight years. So last chance. Why did you lie to me?
Where I live? 54 years of my life.
Proper explanation like a mature man, please. Unless you are just a lying kid.
So, you lied because you don't want to admit you're older than 54. How old are you? I'm 64 years old. Remember that?
Okay. So, you were two when you went to the USA. Because he's lived in France for eight years. He lived in the USA for 54 years. That leaves two years.
You're confusing yourself. No, I am not.
Do the maths. What maths? You were two when you moved to the USA. And for 10 of your 64 years, you've not lived in the USA. You do the maths. Don't be rude.
So, not only are you a liar, you're an extremely rude young man.
66 - 54 equals 12. He said, "Indeed it is. And 64us 54 equals 10. I never lied to you. I have no reason. We're trying to get to know each other, so why would I lie to you? Of course you did. You now tell me that for 10 or 12 of your 64 or 66 years, you did not live in the USA.
It doesn't make sense to me. For 10 or 12 years, you were not living in the USA. Yes. Awesome. So, we agree that for 10 or 12 years of your whole life, you did not live in the USA. Yes. Which bit of that doesn't make sense. That's what I'm trying to make you understand. So if you've lived in France, France for 10 or 12 years, you've not lived in the USA for your whole life. In reply to her saying, which bit of that doesn't make sense. He said lying to you. Okay, now I understand.
I agree. It makes no sense. Why did you lie? You agree that you've lived in France for 10 or 12 years? Well, you get me all wrong because I said I live my whole life. So why did you lie about living in the USA for your whole life?
Tell me how old you really are, please.
You can't be 64 and 66. One is true. One is another lie. I'm sorry I didn't lie is mistaken. And you misunderstood my English.
Nor can you be as totally thick, dim, and totally twaddle dumped as you sound if you really are a pilot. I did not misunderstand your English. You clearly said you've lived in the USA your whole life. You lied. And the more ridiculous, childish excuses you make, the less I respect you. Imagine a pilot being such a lying fool. Unbelievable. Really? I'm trying to make an example to you. 66 - 54 = 12. 64 - 54 equals 10. Saraphina snapped and replied, "Idiot.
How old are you really? Why are you insulting me? 73 - 13 = 60. Just FYI, how old are you really? And in reply to him saying, why are you insulting me?
She said, why are you acting like a total jerk? You're acting like a 13year-old kid. You don't use that kind of words to people. Now, please tell me how old you are. Like a real man. A real grownup, mature, respectable, honest man. How old are you, please? I told believe whatever you want. You've told me 64 and 66 because you're being so rude. Both are not true. Please tell me how old you really are. You're acting like a rude, disrespectful kid. I'm 64.
Are you a real mature pilot or a kid?
Okay, so you've lived in France for 10 years. Please don't call me a kid.
Please. Please don't act like a kid.
Imagine a pilot lying about where he's lived his whole life. Unbelievable and unnecessary. So, I think we agree that you live in Paris. What is they you have not understood?
Stop making pathetic excuses. Or are you now saying you do not live in Paris?
Last chance. Tell me where you're living now, please. And this is where you realize he genuinely had no idea what living somewhere his whole life meant.
If I have lived in country for 54 years, what worlds will I use? You can block me because I hate this now. Are you serious? You'd say you'd live there for 54 years. You really don't know what whole life means, do you? I guess you're 16 and live in Lagos. And when you hear him, you'll realize that probably wasn't far from the truth. If you want to talk to me properly, not like you're talking to a child. I'll assume you can't remember where you live now. That's a shame. I can't decide if there are two of you. The one who told me you lived in the USA for your whole life, and one who told me you live in Paris. You should learn to read what your mate has said before making a total twaddle dump of yourself. It would make you sound more believable if you both told the same story. That's the only hint you're getting from me. Now, I understand.
Please, why you're saying all this?
Because you have come across many people thinking everyone is fake, including you. You really need to learn to tell a sensible story. Oh no, I'll call you and tell me your real story.
But she called him. And I know stopping this video here makes this a short episode, but if I add on the call, it's going to be almost an hour long. And so that's the end of episode one. But before you listen to episode two, ladies and gentlemen, get out a the popcorn and b a punch bag cuz this man can talk and you might be seized with the urge to punch his lights out. Obviously, I don't believe in violence, but you might be.
So, g your loins for episode two.
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