Saturday, October 23, 2010

Online Dating Scams


Every year, many people become a victim of fraud online dating. Unfortunately these people don't even realize that they are victims of dating scams, until it is too late. The intention of all online dating scams is to obtain money innocent members of dating sites, so the importance of being familiar with the types of scams used and recognize the signs of a scammer cannot be underestimated.

A scammer can work alone or as part of a larger group of people who spend their time talking to legitimate Members of dating sites. They do this by creating a fake profile, often similar to your perfect and friendship with you and earn your trust and affection. After leaving his guard down and you believe that they are your ideal partner, this is when you can be the victim of a widely used many scams.The four main scams used online dating sites are the travel scam, scam prostitute, phone scam and postal scam. each blow is pretty simple and all result in you departing with your money if you be a victim.

One of the main objectives of the use of an online dating site is eventually find yourself with the people you chat.Once you agree to meet someone inadvertently you a scammer, will explain to you that currently living abroad and can't pay travel costs to visit it. having gained his trust and affection is currently asking him to send them money for travel expenses and many innocent people send money to a scammer hoping that they will finally get to know the man or woman of your dreams, but in reality you will never hear of them again. This is known as the travel scam and unfortunately is very commonly used.

The scam prostitute is quite simple. Prostitutes take advantage of the market of online dating and dating websites use to solicit business.Is created a fake profile, usually with a user name and a detailed description contemptible atrevida, thus making it relatively easy to recognize. some people believe that prostitutes are genuinely looking for a relationship, but don't be fooled into thinking that. They're on dating websites for one reason only; to win money at your expense.

The phone scam has been around for many years, but unfortunately has now become one of the online dating scams online. As a member of a dating site, you may receive a message from someone who became friendly with asking him to phone them on the telephone number provided to you. You will be led to believe that they want to speak with you personally away the dating site. Unfortunately, the phone number does not belong to the person believes that you are in contact with and you'll find yourself receiving a big phone bill as a result of calling the number provided to you.

Scammers use several variations of postal scam, although the principle is the same for all of them. You will be asked to send money. The most common scam mail is the Nigerian 419 scam that is also known as AFF or fraud Free Advanced. This scam is usually used by people living in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana, and possibly other West African countries. Once a scammer has made friends with you, they will tell you that live in the United Kingdom and are currently working abroad, usually one of the countries mentioned above. They then give a reason for that badly need money and ask him to send them the money that you believe that you are the only person who can help them.Many people fall for the cheats at the moment and send the money requested, believing that they truly are helping a new friend in need. Scammers give many reasons for needing money, are some examples. They will tell you that they have a back critically ill relative in the United Kingdom and they need cash for travel expenses urgently to visit them. Claim to have been assaulted and all your money and stolen credit cards, thus requiring money to help them. They will say they are a student and need money while they complete your university degree; They claim to be a relative of a deceased civil servant and need your help in the transfer of large sums of money, promising to give you a great deal of money in exchange for allowing you to use your bank account.

We cannot underestimate the importance of knowing when you could be in contact with a scammer. There are several signs to look out for which may include; a personal description vague that does not match the photo. they will avoid answering questions, usually because they are sending the same message to multiple people. conversations will be repeated.can change the tone and style of the message. the use of very poor grammar and spelling, although this sign alone does not mean that they are a scammer as many people have spelling and grammar issues; immediate answers to your messages. they will ask you to use your personal email to avoid detection by dating site;claim to be in love or fall in love with you, possibly by sending you a romantic poem. one of the most obvious signs to look out for is a profile photo that looks like a model, which is probably a model, but not a picture of the person sending you messages.Scammers use pictures of beautiful people because profiles with beautiful people usually get more mail, so the scammers have countless people to choose between deciding that they're going to continue.More often than not a profile photo seems too good to be true, it usually is.

If you have been a victim of fraud and sent money, unfortunately there is little chance that he is recovering.Once the money has been sent, the scammer usually ends all communication with you, although there is no chance that you may be prompted to send more money.If you're worried that is in contact with a scammer, report them immediately to the online dating site you are using and stop all correspondence with them.

In General, dating sites are completely safe, provided that you follow security rules and look for the signs of a scammer. many sites big and small screen members and look out for scammers, but unfortunately few online dating sites allow anyone to join and are only concerned in members actively by sending messages. don't be fooled into thinking largest dating sites paying members of the screen, as not all they do.

When using any online dating site, under no circumstances should you send money to any person or reveal details of your bank account. no matter how plausible a reason may sound, never send money having gained their trust ... a scammer will leverage their feelings and amiable nature. no matter how well you feel that you know someone, be skeptical and avoid becoming a victim of a scam online dating.







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