A Romance Scam

March 2 - Another Gift

I'm glad to hear Pete's doing better. Tell him I'm wishing him well every day. You've told me so much about him I feel like we've already met. I got the earrings you sent me. They're beautiful, but Dimitri, I don't want you to spend money on me when you have your business to worry about. You must have so many bills to pay, even on top of the money you borrowed from me.

Andrea, I'll start paying you back soon. All my orders come due this week and the clients' payments will come soon after. And, don't worry about the earrings. I got a good deal. You've done so much for me. I wanted to show my appreciation, and my affection.

Dimitri can afford earrings, but he hasn't paid Andrea any of the money he owes her. That gift was probably purchased with stolen credit.