How do you tell if someone on Tinder is a scammer?
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Tinder scammers often say "I love you" really soon after you match, even though they haven't even met you in real life. Additionally, scammers will often say they're in another country working and need money to get back to the United States (or where you're living). In general, they'll tell you about problems in their life that require money they need from you. It's never a good idea to send money to someone you've met online, even if they seem like a kind person who really cares for you. Just don't do it.
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Most of the time, they will ask for money straight up. It'll be something that'll happen within the first couple of conversations.
You can do a reverse Google search on their image and work out if they are stealing pictures. My husband dealt with the experience of having his photos stolen and used, and he was able to use reverse image search to find the account(s) his images were linked to so he could block them.
There will also be red flags where things will probably sound too good to be true, things don't seem to add up, there is inconsistency in their conversation, or there will be love bombing. Love bombing is when they're too full-on, and it's just too good to be true. They're either going to scam you, or they're just a toxic person, in general. It's not ideal to go on a date with them.
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You can do a reverse Google search on their image and work out if they are stealing pictures. My husband dealt with the experience of having his photos stolen and used, and he was able to use reverse image search to find the account(s) his images were linked to so he could block them.
There will also be red flags where things will probably sound too good to be true, things don't seem to add up, there is inconsistency in their conversation, or there will be love bombing. Love bombing is when they're too full-on, and it's just too good to be true. They're either going to scam you, or they're just a toxic person, in general. It's not ideal to go on a date with them.
There are telltale signs on someone's Tinder profile or in their messages that they're a scammer. Some of the most red flags to look out for on Tinder are:
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- Blurry photos or pictures that are heavily edited
- No pictures with friends or family members
- Strange links in their bio or no bio at all
- Immediate messages as soon as you match with them
- Misspelled words or messages that don't make any sense
- Inappropriate or sexual messages early in the conversation
- Messages asking you for money
- Inconsistent info about their personal life
- Asking for your number or moving off of Tinder quickly
- Refusing to video call or meet in person
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