Bonita, who sometimes goes by the alias Happy Woman, uses the email address bonita@nowhere.com
and claims to be a 37-year-old woman from Lagos, Nigeria. She has been reported as a scammer primarily active on the dating platform Mingle 2, where she initiates contact with unsuspecting victims.

Her scam follows a common pattern seen in romance and advance-fee frauds. Bonita begins by building a friendly and emotionally engaging conversation with her targets, often expressing a desire for a serious relationship. She uses fabricated personal stories and emotional appeals to establish trust quickly.

Once trust is gained, Bonita introduces urgent situations that require financial help, such as travel expenses, medical emergencies, or processing fees for documents. These requests are designed to create pressure and urgency, convincing victims to send money in the hope of future rewards or meeting in person.

Communication is typically brief, lasting only a few conversations, but is enough to emotionally manipulate victims into complying with her demands. After receiving funds or promises of payment, Bonita's communication becomes sparse or stops altogether, a classic sign of scam activity.

Several red flags mark her behavior, including the use of a suspicious email domain (@nowhere.com), the origin claim from Lagos - a known hotspot for such scams - and her presence on common dating platforms often exploited by fraudsters. Additionally, her alias "Happy Woman" seems designed to disarm suspicion and project positivity.

Victims are strongly advised not to send money or share personal information with Bonita. Blocking and reporting all communication from her is essential. Preserving all correspondence and reporting it to appropriate authorities and scam monitoring platforms can help prevent further fraud.