Trust your gut. If something feels off, end the conversation. For example, if someone is being overly pushy about meeting right away, it's probably not a good sign.
One creepy story is when a guy kept asking for my exact location within minutes of starting a conversation. He said he wanted to 'surprise' me but it felt really invasive.
There was this instance where a man thought he was chatting with a normal woman on an online dating platform. However, as they video - called, the woman's face looked really strange. Later, he found out that she was using someone else's pictures. It turned out she had some malicious intentions and was trying to scam him.
First, always verify the identity of the person you're chatting with. Ask for multiple forms of ID if possible. Second, meet in a public place for the first few dates. This way, there are witnesses around. Third, don't share too much personal information like your home address or financial details right away. Just be cautious.
Sure. I heard about a woman who went on a date with a man she met online. During the date, he kept staring at her in a really intense way that made her uncomfortable. Then, he started talking about his ex - girlfriends in a very negative and obsessive way. He even mentioned how he 'dealt' with one of them when she tried to break up with him. It was so creepy that the woman made an excuse and left as soon as possible.
Be cautious about sharing personal information too soon. Don't give out financial details or your address. Also, look for inconsistencies in their stories. If they say they live in one place but their photos seem to be from another, it could be a red flag.
Verify the identity of the person. Ask for multiple photos, maybe even a video call. If they keep making excuses not to show their real face, it's a red flag.
First, always video chat before meeting in person. This way, you can make sure the person looks like their pictures. Second, meet in a public place, like a coffee shop or a mall. Avoid going to their place or a secluded area right away.
Well, one way is to always meet in a public place for the first time. For example, a coffee shop or a busy restaurant. This way, there are lots of people around if something goes wrong.
Pay attention to the language they use. Scammers often use overly affectionate language very quickly. They might say 'I love you' within days of starting to talk. Also, if their story seems too good to be true, like being a millionaire but having some strange financial problem only you can help with, it's probably a scam. Real relationships build more slowly and naturally.
Verify the identity of the person. In the case of the one with the fake photos, if the victims had done some simple checks like reverse image search, they might have uncovered the lie. Also, meet in public places for the first few times. Just like in the story of the controlling guy, if the victims had met him in public more often, it would have been harder for him to isolate them.