The Tragedy of Romance Fraud in La Paz
Poverty is not funny. Poverty in places like La Paz is heartbreaking. Many people in La Paz told me the truth: opportunity is extremely small. People work hard, for very low pay, and most will never escape their situation. When we see a poor Mexican man, age 44, romantically chasing women 30 or 35 years older, this behavior does not come from love. It comes from desperation, and lack of opportunity.
However, the problem becomes serious when deception begins. Men like Allan do not show the truth. Allan posts images standing next to someone else’s car or home. Allan speaks in vague language to make the public think he is some swag dude traveling the world. Allan hides the fact that his lifestyle is not his own, but that of an older woman. His entire online image is a false identity, down to the strong arm emoji.
Allan is not harmless. Allan is a fraud. Allan and men like him are not asking for charity. They are creating a false self in order to trap a woman with more resources. They want a green card, housing, money, or a way out.
He contributes a little in the beginning until his credit card maxes out. Then the woman pays the cost. Allan hopes to gain freedom.
Women must recognize this pattern and protect themselves. The danger is not only financial loss. The danger is the emotional impact of deeply intimate deception.
In the image below, we have Allan’s social media posts at Pamela Sue Martin’s ranch. And without a touch of editing, we present his true home, his true view.
The disparity between his real life and the life he presents and is chasing is surreal.