Scott Korum (Spelled it out for me) called our pastor who referred him to me...he was very persistent and had an answer for every one of my questions. Before attempting to wire money, I prayed that if wasn't legit, God would stop it from going through. The wire transfer could not be completed because of verification issues. I called him back and told him I couldn't help him, he became very distressed, put his "wife", Maryanne, on the phone for a few minutes to tell me how disappointed they were that they couldn't go home...and how they had recently been converted and prayed and read their Bible every day. I decided to try one more thing...I called Greyhound and they told me that the bus didn't even stop in Fern Park, Fl. I called him back, told him there was too much information that I could not verify and that he should go to the local police station, they would connect him with someone who could help...He hung up on me!! I should have checked him out online first!!
I know Scott Koren (his real name) from our childhood. He grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana and now lives in Orlando, Florida. He is a habitual scam artist who preys on the good intentions of others. He is not married. He doesn't have twin daughters. I talked to him last night, and he asked me for money to fix his broken car. Too bad I know better. He hung up on me after I refused. He's moved on to a new phone number.