Erik Stortsteen
Complaint 128590 Details

Met Erik online through Christian mingles
Approx may 15,2012. After 7 days, he left
For Scotland to transport crude oil. (he's a geologist)
His address is 3748 Stewart ave l.a 90066
After a week there, he began asking for a
Loan of $5000 to aid him to get home
....a security issue has arisen. I repeatedly said
No while doing extensive background checks
On everything he told me. All things checked
Out completely,,,,name , church, career, financial,
Work life....everything. He presented himself
As a devout catholic. After much prayer and research,
I decided to wire $1500. It was not sent to himL
But I traced it and it was received in London.
Three days ago, I received 911 calls from a Dr.
At BMI hospital in Scotland that erik is unconscious and
The hospital was given my name and phone number
As his girlfriend and demanded u pay his medical
Bills of $1500 so he could receive treatment
At least until he regained consciousness.
I received emails and 5 phone calls demanding
And pleading to help save his life.
I had extensive constant with eric daily by phone,
Email and chat. Upwards of 2 hours per day
I checked all parts of what was stated
And he was kind, genuine and respectful.
Even put in a writing to repay the loan
I have now file inquiries and complaints online
Plus to the hospital, the Hilton , link line, scam book, and
To a UK scan organization.
My wire proof through wells Fargo is dated
5/21/12 #32522134 to miss Barbara Okuku
15 Wellington, London se18lph
Her bank #nwbkgb2l. Natwet bank joins low,
Middle sex tw3 idl uk
Wire 1-606000
I realize I took a chance, however with all if
My research, his promise in writing to pay, all
Of his printed emails, and messages which
I have saved, I thought I could handle this,
Had it not been this recent $demand, I'd
Let this go, but the stress of all of this on my
Career and professional life has been substantial.
I can't believe this happened to me- a graduate level
College educated professional educator,
52 years old. It can happen to anyone.
He needs to be stopped--/the most manipulative
Man I've ever met.
Please help if possible
Lore k Benitez
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