dimanche 24 juin 2018

What You Should Know About Dating App Scams

By Douglas Scott


Advance in technology has changed how people meet and establish long-term relationships. It is possible for people to start relationships after meeting online on various dating sites. However, not everyone is lucky to find a partner online. Some people have bad experiences due to dating app scams which are on the rise. Online scamming is widely spread on dating sites because there is potential for getting personal and use it to get money from unsuspecting individuals.

Many individuals fall prey to scamming because they do not know anything about scammers. Although scammers are not created equal, the motive behind scamming does not change. People scam to steal money, get access to credit card details and personal details. Remember, no one is safe from online scams. All you can do is be careful when sharing information with other online users. Here are some tips to identify a scammer who presents himself or herself as a potential partner.

Old women are at high risk of online scams due to various factors. They portray vulnerability and have little knowledge about technology. A divorced or widowed woman is willing to take risks to start a relationship with the first person they meet. Scammers know this fact and take advantage of lonely individuals to get money. Older individuals do not have basic skills in technology, therefore, have a hard time detecting fraudulent activities.

It is obvious that you would be looking for a partner with a positive attitude and charming attributes. Online scammers do not possess anything you would want in a partner. They are dramatic, erratic and possess odd behaviors. Be cautious when a person asks to communicate via email or text. If they insist you share personal details and confess to loving you after a short period, do not fall for the catch. It is obvious you are dealing with an online scam.

Always review photos on dating apps before you agree to share them with anyone. This step helps you determine if the person is genuine or not. Use online tools to a background check on the person. For instance, take copies of their photos and upload them on Google Image search. If photos appear in more than two sites with different details, it is evident the individual is a scammer.

Reports indicate that scammers come from non-English speaking nations. This means their conversation is full of spelling and grammatical errors. You will notice spelling mistakes when they write down names, improper use of pronouns and bad sentence structure.

While most online users are eager to meet potential partners face to face, scammers avoid this subject. A scammer will hesitate to meet you physically by giving excuses. If you insist to meet them physically, scammers request you to cater for transport expenses. Chances are you are dealing with a scammer if the person does not show up for a date multiple times.

It is easy to fall victim to scammers, if you are not cautious of the emotional manipulation scammers use on victims. Most scammers will accuse you of breaking their hearts, or use words like we should trust each other for this relationship to work. Do not trust an individual who wants you to bail them out of a financial emergency soon after you start dating. Make it clear you cannot share personal information or send money to a person you have not met.




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