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How to Spot an Online Dating Scam
By Laura Rupert
Many times when an individual is involved in an online dating scam they will give off a million clues before they actually scam you. It is your job to keep your eyes open and pay attention so that you know whether you are being scammed or not. Of course, you can't always know 100%, but there are lots of things you can do to reduce your risk of being scammed online.
Things Don't Match Up
When you are chatting with an online date you will ask questions and start getting to know each other. But, you may find that your date keeps telling you many different details that just don't add up. You may ask for clarification and if things keep getting confused you should consider the fact that you are being scammed. It is up to you to call the date on it or not, but if he knows where you live or your phone number try to simply let the relationship die without a big fuss.
Date Keeps Asking the Same Questions
Many online scam artists are sloppy and they don't focus on one individual at a time. Instead, they talk to as many potential "dates" as possible and won't keep track of all of their conversations that well. So if your online date keeps asking you the same questions over and over again or has trouble remembering certain conversations then you should consider if he is playing you or scamming you. A good trick to play is to ask your date about a conversation you never really had and see how he responds. If he responds as if the conversation happened then you should realize that you are being scammed. If he acts like he has no idea you may have a real date on your hands, but that doesn't mean he is a good guy yet so keep your eyes open.
Seems Perfect
We all want to find that perfect person, but the fact of the matter is nobody is perfect. However, when men and women are searching for dates online many times they are so desperate to find someone to share their lives with that they readily accept someone who comes off as being perfect. If you are talking to someone online and all they can do is reinforce everything you say and do and they have not said anything to the contrary you should start wondering if you are being scammed. Scam artists know about appealing to your sensitive and romantic side and they will create the person you are hoping to meet and bet you will fall for it. Don't let them win that bet!
Wants Personal Information
If at any point while you are dating someone online you are asked for your personal information you should refuse. A woman may appeal to a man for his credit card number to help her buy something or ask for an expensive gift. The scammer could be phishing your computer and stealing your personal information as well. All of this should be kept in mind when it comes to dating online.
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