5 Tips To Avoid Online Scams In Dating
It’s a sad reality that even as Christians we need to be cautious when it comes to dating, but I am actually astonished by the fact that 90% of men I have talked to have been Cat-fished in one way or another. Sure I have had men show up on a date not looking 100% like their photos, but I have never been Cat-fished and never experienced what these men tell me about.
In America alone, the number of scam victims are over 32, 000.
5 Tips To Avoid Online Scams In Dating #1.) Show Me The Money –
The main goal for most Cat-fish or scammers is to gain a payout of some kind, I don’t care how long you have been talking to someone or how invested you are in them if you have never met them in real life. DO NOT SEND MONEY OR GIFTS! This usually begins from innocent conversations of financial hardship or needs that are unmet and all the sudden it’s a guilt trap for someone to come in to rescue her/him.
5 Tips To Avoid Online Scams In Dating #2.) All The Excuses
If someone cannot get on a phone call, or a video call or meet in person within a certain amount of time then this is a big RED FLAG and I am not saying within 2-3 days of your initial message this needs to happen, but if they have all the excuses of why they cannot talk, video call or meet after a good amount of time talking then they are probably hiding something.
5 Tips To Avoid Online Scams In Dating #3.) All The Feels
I get that sometimes people fall hard and fast, but if someone is falling for you before you have even begun to show them who you are – take a step back and re assess. The bible says guard your heart for a reason. What are they falling for if they haven’t even given it a chance to really get to know you. When someone shows this type of behaviour it can be a matter of they are telling you what you want to hear in order to get something from you.
5 Tips To Avoid Online Scams In Dating #4.) Currently Overseas
Have you ever tried to get an apartment and the owner just so happened to be over seas and could mail you the key if you send a deposit? Well if you believed that then you are too naive and you should probably consult someone who isn’t before making any big life changes. The same thing happens in dating. Someone saying they are over seas and doesn’t have great signal etc. I am not saying this isn’t a possibility that its true but I am saying this one has been used too many times.
5 Tips To Avoid Online Scams In Dating #5.) They Want All The Information
Do Not, I said Do Not give out too much information. Any sort of passwords, birthdates, banking details, mothers maiden names, street you lived when you were younger etc. There are too many hackers out there trying to get these details to steal you identity. Do not fall into the trap of someone who seems like alll they want to do is ask a million details about you. Have you been the victim of a Cat-fish? If so what was their tactic?
Written By Michelle Apples
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