Dating Sites' and Social Network scams are prolific. Research and links follow:
This is my advice for anyone interested in using a dating site in a serious search for a mate or new friend:
*Use the top rated sites that have invested in security measures and invest in verifying your account.
*Only respond to other verified accounts even if it costs money because there is no amount of money spent towards protecting yourself in this criminal filled environment that is wasteful. Online scams and scammers make up the highest percent of profiles you will come across that aren't verified and even then there could be deceptions with identity theft data.
*Unless the verified profile says willing to relocate and you aren't then don't even bother with those outside of your area. Spend time looking for something that might actually work for you instead. Your local area is the best bet if you are looking for more than friendly people to chat with.
*Be realistic in the likelihood of actually meeting and making a deep connection with someone decent and trustworthy being slim to none especially when involved with those from other parts of the country or the parts of the world.
*Life is short! Don't waste your time on people who are into playing psychological games and especially at all costs avoid dangerous scammers! If even one red flag warning pops up about someone you meet online that you can't settle with little effort then ditch that connection asap. Whether it is something litteral like that you discover their picture related to multiple accounts online or something you feel in your gut, red flags should be automatic stop signs until you can check out the concern and decide whether or not to proceed with caution.
