Scammers abusing stolen photos of Katie Banks

[SlapHappy]

Form received 2019-06-16 17:37:02

What name did the scammer use?:
Karla Pam, Karla Poling, Isabella Pious

How old did the scammer say they were?:
32

What site/app did you first meet the scammer on? Please provide a link if
possible.:
Instagram, their username was bintucoch101

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

Scammer's email address if you have it.:
karlapam101@gmail.com

How much money did they demand?:
$100 increments

Name you were told to send the money to.:
karlapam101@gmail.com for e-gift cards, pictures of gift cards bought in
store

What steps, if any, have you already taken to block the scammer?:
Blocked on Google Hangouts. They tried to reach out with different emails.
I have blocked those and don’t remember them. The names used were Karla
Poling and Isabella Pious, both were Gmail accounts and I believe had 101
or 00 added to the end of the email address.

I contacted the friends of mine on Instagram she had followed to warn them
of the scam. I have blocked and reported the accounts to Instagram and
gmail.

Are there any other details you wish to share? Anything you say may help
prevent someone else from being scammed.:
The Instagram username was bintucoch101

I have submitted complaints to our Federal Trade Commission and Internet
Crime Complaint Center.
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Bintu Cochran (@bintucoch101) 40 posts 663 followers 2k following

[sharkbait]

Hey all,

I just wanted to provide some followup information regarding the situation described above. They were using google hangouts. Once I blocked the first one, they "invited" me using a couple different addresses through Hangouts. I didn't bother reading the messages they sent and got rid of Hangouts all together, even turned off "chat" through gmail settings. The only way of contact they have is through my email, which I can screen easily.

The original scam occurred throughout Saturday and carried over into Sunday morning. I had begun blocking them on Saturday evening and woke up early Sunday to find an email and a couple Hangout messages threatening they had sent stuff to some friends. I knew that was a lie so I ignored everything. I hadn't heard anything from them or seen anything posted online until today (Thursday afternoon). I received an email from a "collins pete" using the email: neweradotcom@gmail.com. I didn't even bother opening the email because I could read the preview and saw it just wasn't right. I'm assuming its them again trying one more time to drag me back. Obviously this keeps me a little worried they still have my contact and blackmail with them, but I haven't seen anything posted and have google alerts set up for the few ways they could post things. I'll probably expect them to try to reach me again, but hopefully they just give up.

Just wanted to provide that email address for others to be aware of. If something else happens I'll post another update. This site has really helped me put things into perspective. They really have no motive to post anything they have as that removes their power and I'm sure is illegal.

I hope this information helps someone.

[RainbowBrite]

Over how many months did this happen? She's wrecked my marriage and I'm waiting to see when I should be receiving photos of my husband because he put a stop to it. Apparently he's her boyfriend but I know this catfishing whore isn't Katie Banks. Sorry you had to endure this. She, he, it is absolutely pathetic.

[SlapHappy]

This scam lasts over the course of Hours, if the person goes and does our steps here: http://blackmailscams.com.
If he did them, you will see nothing.

Please read this topic: Re: How the scams work viewtopic.php?f=14&t=24589#p58979

[RainbowBrite]

He says he has not been asked for money or anything but I find that odd. She, he, it is trying to say my hubs is her boyfriend. They've been talking for months but never on the phone. I'm just wondering when I cann expect his photos to surface to try and blackmail him.

[SlapHappy]

Look it, you need to go here and please read. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26504
Your husband needs to change all of his profiles, email addresses, phone numbers, everything, and stop all contact.

We cannot predict the actions of any scammer, especially not knowing any details from you.
You need to work things out with your husband, and not on this forum. We are not marriage counselors.

What we are and (more importantly) what we're not. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=19#p103949

[SlapHappy]

Form received 2021-01-31 18:40:15

What name did the scammer use?:
Katie Banks

How old did the scammer say they were?:
25

What site/app did you first meet the scammer on? Please provide a link if
possible.:
Text message

Who made the first contact?:
They contacted me first.

Any other social media profile links used by the scammer.:
No

If they gave you a phone number, please add it here.:
770-919-4530

Scammer's Skype name.:
Unk

Scammer's Skype username (right click their photo/avatar and click "view
profile").:
Unk

How much money did they demand?:
$25-$100

Name you were told to send the money to.:
Send by gift card by text

What country/city were you told to send the money to?:
Venice, Florida

How were you to send the money ?:
Gift cards

What steps, if any, have you already taken to block the scammer?:
Blocked on text and phone calls
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+17709194530
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Country or destination United States
City or exchange location Atlanta Northwest, GA
Original network provider Bellsouth Telecomm Inc Dba Southern Bell Tel & Tel

[Wayne]

Form received 2021-10-02 12:19:51

What name did the scammer use?: Clara and she using katie banks photos
How old did the scammer say they were?: 34
What site/app did you first meet the scammer on? Please provide a link if possible.: Messenger , whatsapp
Who made the first contact?: They contacted me first.
If they gave you a phone number, please add it here.: +1 417-589-5625
How much money did they demand?: 100 500 1000
Name you were told to send the money to.: Steam card
What country/city were you told to send the money to?: Vancouver Washington
How were you to send the money ?: Steam card