The most common scenarios of scammers on dating apps
Sale of inappropriate content:Some user profiles offer the sale of their nude photos and videos. These accounts are most likely fake, and the content offered is downloaded from the internet. Such behavior is against the terms of use, so it's necessary to report it to the app admin, who will promptly address the situation and take appropriate action.Blackmail:The most common red flag is that such a user immediately tries to move communication outside the dating app, usually to WhatsApp and Instagram. Often, this is an unverified profile, but that's not always the case. These scammers will try to obtain compromising materials from you, such as nude photos and videos. Subsequently, they'll start sending you screenshots of these materials and also screenshots of your friends' and family's social media profiles, threatening to distribute your photos and attempting to extort money from you.Assistance in hardship:Most often, it's a profile that may not be verified. The scammer asks you for financial assistance for various reasons, pretending that they will pay you back or perhaps "repay" you with a personal meeting or by sending explicit content. The most common scenarios include:
- The user claims they want to meet you but doesn't have the money to do so.
- Sudden confession of undying love, the scammer sometimes starts talking about marriage even though you haven't met yet.
- The scammer says they're in a desperate situation and quickly need money (they might even fabricate health issues).
- The thief may threaten to harm your family and claim to know where you live.Profiles of Asian women:These are usually unverified profiles of beautiful Asian women. Scammers employ various tactics such as extortion and assistance in hardship. They also pose as investors or financial advisors, claiming to have a "bulletproof" way to get rich. Alternatively, they may claim to be on a business trip in your country to earn your trust.
