The Bill Was a Warning

The next day, curiosity won over caution. I searched not only his social media accounts but tagged photos, comments, even mentions in groups. What I found made my stomach twist.

His real name was not Deacon. It was Marvin.

Worse, I stumbled on a thread online where women in my city described being scammed by a man using fake names. He would borrow money, charm his way into homes, and disappear with valuables. Screenshots and photos matched the man I had just shared a meal with.

Setting a Trap

Two days later, he texted: “Hey beautiful. Been thinking about you. Can I come over tonight?”

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