In Ohio, Pitching Woo May Be Fetching Woe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A billboard that tells of a lonely millionaire looking for a bride asks women between the ages of 35 and 45 to call a number and leave personal information, including religion, occupation and education. But would-be brides also are asked to send a $10 “processing fee” to a local post office box.
“If this guy is a millionaire, why is he asking for $10?” said Ron Miller, president of the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio. “It’s a scam. That’s not Cupid working there. That’s some guy lining his jacket.”
The name of the person placing the ads was not revealed, but postal inspectors are investigating.
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