Just throw this guy to the sharks. I will foot the diesel bill for the boat ride to the Farallones and buy the crew a round of drinks when they return to the dock.

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A perfect example of why I recommend that everyone have a background investigation done on all new love interests.

Although I do feel sorry for the victims, this definitely has a humorous side. I think it would be a great plot for a book or a movie.

I am glad the twins are both caught and being punished.

Karma normally gets them one way or another... Glad these scumbags are off the streets.... normally justice is never served. I hate narcisissist con men.

In re to what Paula Drake, PI says, a lot of bs can be sussed out w/intelligence & a clear head & a Google search. A background check is not necessary, but it sure helps pay a PI's bills.

this woman got this tool good...haha..hiding in the closet, lol...thought he was going to come to the bay area and fool someone...classic

Mmmmmmmm! One has to wonder how these two men were able to get away with so much before being caught, the elephant in the room says it's because of the way they "look"!

My two grown sons without a record are constantly being watched and judged at all times because of the way they look. They wouldn't have made it past the first victim.

It's called "caucasain" privilege. Don't get mad, it's something I learned in a college course. It's called the real world that a lot of people on this site prove often with comments on stories depending on how the "criminal" looks or where they live.

There are also a lot that aren't like that, which is impressive to me. Those are the "realist" and also my hero's.

As for the "victims", I didn't see anywhere where any of these men forced these "lonely or gullible" victims to do anything for them. But I'm almost positive that these same people would not hesitate to judge or look down on the next person if they saw a negative story referring to something happening in a "poor" community.

The comparisons are boring and sad when "people" actually believe that they are better than others because of their complexion or where they reside. Especially if it was inherited from someone else that inherited it, meaning wealth or complexion. The same people you look down on are the ones who made it possible to be able to "look down", that's too bad.

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