{"id":146,"date":"2018-02-01T05:05:55","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T05:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/blog\/?p=146"},"modified":"2021-01-28T00:01:38","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T00:01:38","slug":"online-dating-scams-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/blog\/online-dating-scams-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Dating Scams, Red Flags &#038; How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dauDCjisPbI\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Internet dating is one of the most convenient ways to connect people all over the world. It\u2019s a great way to make friends and meet people even though they\u2019re halfway across the world. As you find like-minded people and meet potential matches, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that not everyone is what they say they are online. Many have successfully found love in online dating sites and many have also had their fair share of online dating scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though dating sites are constantly making the moves in getting rid of scammers, keeping yourself safe by being aware of scamming tactics would be a great advantage on your part. Here are some of some five scammer behaviors that you should be aware of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. Pressures you to take the communication off-site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pressure-meme.png\" alt=\"can't handle the pressure meme\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pressure-meme.png 450w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pressure-meme-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the tricks that you should most definitely be careful with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If someone asks you to take the communication out of the dating app right away, then you have to scram. For whatever reason that they give you, don\u2019t give your email address or phone number to someone you barely know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they\u2019re really genuine and serious people, they\u2019d understand that you\u2019d rather communicate through the app for a while, or so until you trust them enough to give them your contact information. But if your match still insists on asking, then it\u2019s better to drop them off or better yet, report or block them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. Their profiles are out of fairy tales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/fake-profile-meme.png\" alt=\"fake profile meme\" class=\"wp-image-151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/fake-profile-meme.png 400w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/fake-profile-meme-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/fake-profile-meme-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/fake-profile-meme-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wouldn\u2019t it be just great if we meet someone who\u2019s as if they came out of a fairy tale book that you used to read when you were a kid? But the problem is, they only exist in fairy tales. If you think your potential match is somewhat who escaped out of a fairy tale book, right from their picture perfect face and incredibly dreamy profile description, then they\u2019re either a scammer or a catfish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/client\/signup?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_content=Are%20You%20Ready%20to%20Find%20the%20One\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/TAF-CTA-336x280.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/TAF-CTA-336x280.png 336w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/TAF-CTA-336x280-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did they fall in this category? Then request a picture of them holding a specific pose or object. If you&#8217;re sure that they are who they say they are, then good for you! But if they refuse or make up excuses every time, then you already know what they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Initiates to get serious right away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"470\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/serious-relationship-meme.jpg\" alt=\"seenzone meme\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/serious-relationship-meme.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/serious-relationship-meme-255x300.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think your match is rushing things in your relationship even though you haven\u2019t met in person yet? Is your match already confessing his eternal love for you in your online conversations even though you just met a few weeks ago? This is one of the tactics for online dating scams that&#8217;s still widely used today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind to always be cautious with this scamming tactic. Most, if not all scammers target victims more on dating sites rather than anywhere else. With feelings all over the place, members are more likely to think with their hearts and make rash decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>4. Refusing to talk over the phone or video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"490\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/refusing-meme.jpg\" alt=\"refusing to talk meme\" class=\"wp-image-149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/refusing-meme.jpg 490w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/refusing-meme-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine that you and your match has been keeping in touch for a while now and you haven\u2019t even heard their actual voice or did a quick video call. Do they make excuses whenever you innitiate to meet or atleast call them? Yikes! There\u2019s a huge chance that your match might be a scammer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A real person wouldn\u2019t hesitate to answer your calls or even do a video call since they know they are who they say they are. Well, at least physically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>5. Gets aggressive when you don\u2019t give them what they want<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/no-meme.jpg\" alt=\"No cat\" class=\"wp-image-148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/no-meme.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/no-meme-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the worst of the worst tactic for online dating scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This actually relates to the first scamming tactic of this article. When they ask for your email address or other personal information and you refused, some of them might start to get aggresive. This is something that you should definitely watch out for. Most of these scammers would make you feel guilty by making up a story of them not being able to check their accounts all the time so they prefer to stay in contact by email or other messaging apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what reason they make up, don\u2019t fall for it. If they\u2019re interested in building the relationship with you, then they should also make the effort of staying on site for both of your safety. Only give your information after you trust that person enough, not before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice any of these behaviors on your match? <a href=\"\/contact-us\">Report them right away!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/goodluck-meme.png\" alt=\"doggo of truth meme\" class=\"wp-image-147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/goodluck-meme.png 450w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/goodluck-meme-300x289.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let these scammers and catfishes ruin your online dating experience. Though they could be slippery to catch sometimes. But with the proper research and just being aware and mindful of them, you could enjoy online dating without actually breaking your heart (and wallet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So go out there and have fun. Enjoy meeting single people but don\u2019t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the fakes and cheats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/client\/signup?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_content=Meet%20African%20Singles%20Today\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/trulyafrican-banner-xs.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/trulyafrican-banner-xs.png 728w, https:\/\/www.trulyafrican.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/trulyafrican-banner-xs-300x74.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Internet dating is one of the most convenient ways to connect people all over the world. It\u2019s a great way to make friends and meet people even though they\u2019re halfway across the world. As you find like-minded people and meet potential matches, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that not everyone is what they say they are online. Many have successfully found love in online dating sites and many have also had their fair share of online dating scams. Even though dating sites are constantly making the moves in getting rid of scammers, keeping yourself safe by being aware of scamming tactics would be a great advantage on your part. Here are some of some five scammer behaviors that you should be aware of: 1. Pressures you to take the communication off-site This is one of the tricks that you should most definitely be careful with. If someone asks you to take the communication out of the dating app right away, then you have to scram. For whatever reason that they give you, don\u2019t give your email address or phone number to someone you barely know. If they\u2019re really genuine and serious people, they\u2019d understand that you\u2019d rather communicate through the app for a while, or so until you trust them enough to give them your contact information. But if your match still insists on asking, then it\u2019s better to drop them off or better yet, report or block them. 2. Their profiles are out of fairy tales Wouldn\u2019t it be just great if we meet someone who\u2019s as if they came out of a fairy tale book that you used to read when you were a kid? But the problem is, they only exist in fairy tales. If you think your potential match is somewhat who escaped out of a fairy tale book, right from their picture perfect face and incredibly dreamy profile description, then they\u2019re either a scammer or a catfish. Did they fall in this category? Then request a picture of them holding a specific pose or object. If you&#8217;re sure that they are who they say they are, then good for you! But if they refuse or make up excuses every time, then you already know what they are. 3. Initiates to get serious right away Do you think your match is rushing things in your relationship even though you haven\u2019t met in person yet? Is your match already confessing his eternal love for you in your online conversations even though you just met a few weeks ago? This is one of the tactics for online dating scams that&#8217;s still widely used today. Keep in mind to always be cautious with this scamming tactic. Most, if not all scammers target victims more on dating sites rather than anywhere else. With feelings all over the place, members are more likely to think with their hearts and make rash decisions. 4. Refusing to talk over the phone or video Imagine that you and your match has been keeping in touch for a while now and you haven\u2019t even heard their actual voice or did a quick video call. Do they make excuses whenever you innitiate to meet or atleast call them? Yikes! There\u2019s a huge chance that your match might be a scammer. A real person wouldn\u2019t hesitate to answer your calls or even do a video call since they know they are who they say they are. Well, at least physically. 5. Gets aggressive when you don\u2019t give them what they want One of the worst of the worst tactic for online dating scams. This actually relates to the first scamming tactic of this article. When they ask for your email address or other personal information and you refused, some of them might start to get aggresive. This is something that you should definitely watch out for. Most of these scammers would make you feel guilty by making up a story of them not being able to check their accounts all the time so they prefer to stay in contact by email or other messaging apps. No matter what reason they make up, don\u2019t fall for it. If they\u2019re interested in building the relationship with you, then they should also make the effort of staying on site for both of your safety. Only give your information after you trust that person enough, not before. Takeaway Notice any of these behaviors on your match? Report them right away! Don\u2019t let these scammers and catfishes ruin your online dating experience. Though they could be slippery to catch sometimes. But with the proper research and just being aware and mindful of them, you could enjoy online dating without actually breaking your heart (and wallet). So go out there and have fun. 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