Scams

What exactly is dating scam and what you can do to be safe? Never, never send money, accept cheques, money orders from strangers ... You've probably heard about Internet scams, sadly dating sites are target grounds for these parasites. This is the problem that any dating site faces, regardless of the sites size. There are two most popular types of scam over the Internet - Dating Scam and so-called "Nigerian Letters". And, there are two most frequent scammers sources - Russia (with other ex-USSR countries) and African countries. Both types of scam have similar layouts and both are easy to identify - cheaters correspond with you, write kind and affectionate letters and finally beg you for money. Simple as that. They will need money for dying aunt, visa arrangements, ticket to fly to you, pay for Internet, have an urgent surgery, etc. Professional scammers deal with hundreds of gullible people and make really good money. Be sure you are not their next victim! You need only two tips to be safe and not become a victim: TIP 1 (how to identify scam): If you got a letter from an African country and you see any mentioning of huge money amounts proposed to you – this is scam; if you got a letter from a official relative – this is scam; if you got a letter proposing you money for some kind of service from a person that you don’t even know – this is scam; if your pen pal asks you to send a certain amount of money for visa, bribe, surgery, etc. after a few tender letters – this is scam. For a sample advert check out this advert Sample scammer advert TIP 2 (how to avoid scam): Very simple! DON’T SEND MONEY to anyone until you met her(him) in person. What Should I Do If I Suspect Someone Is A Scammer / Spammer? If you suspect someone is a scammer, at the bottom of their advert is a "Report" link simple click this and follow the prompts. Or click here Reporting is best way to ensure scammers are wiped off this site.

What exactly is dating scam and what you can do to be safe?

Never, never send money, accept cheques, money orders from strangers ...

You've probably heard about Internet scams, sadly dating sites are target grounds for these parasites. This is the problem that any dating site faces, regardless of the sites size.

There are two most popular types of scam over the Internet - Dating Scam and so-called "Nigerian Letters". And, there are two most frequent scammers sources - Russia (with other ex-USSR countries) and African countries.

Both types of scam have similar layouts and both are easy to identify - cheaters correspond with you, write kind and affectionate letters and finally beg you for money. Simple as that. They will need money for dying aunt, visa arrangements, ticket to fly to you, pay for Internet, have an urgent surgery, etc. Professional scammers deal with hundreds of gullible people and make really good money. Be sure you are not their next victim!

You need only two tips to be safe and not become a victim:

TIP 1 (how to identify scam): If you got a letter from an African country and you see any mentioning of huge money amounts proposed to you – this is scam; if you got a letter from a official relative – this is scam; if you got a letter proposing you money for some kind of service from a person that you don’t even know – this is scam; if your pen pal asks you to send a certain amount of money for visa, bribe, surgery, etc. after a few tender letters – this is scam.

For a sample advert check out this advert Sample scammer advert

TIP 2 (how to avoid scam): Very simple! DON’T SEND MONEY to anyone until you met her(him) in person.

What Should I Do If I Suspect Someone Is A Scammer / Spammer?

If you suspect someone is a scammer, at the bottom of their advert is a "Report" link simple click this and follow the prompts. Or click here Reporting is best way to ensure scammers are wiped off this site.