4 Ways To Spot A Fake Online Dating Profile

People use online dating sites and apps in the hopes of finding their true love. However, what many don’t want to believe is that some people are using fake dating profiles. These could be created by people who just want to lie on their profile to get dates or online criminals. So, how can you spot a fake profile? Here are a few key signs that can prevent you from becoming a cyber victim.  

Online Dating Stock Profile Photo

Example of a Stock Photo

You can almost immediately spot a fake profile by the photo(s) they use. If it looks like a stock photo like the one above, the user is most probably fake. With photos, another thing to look out for is the number of photos uploaded. If a user only uploaded 1 photo instead of multiple, this could be a warning sign they are an online scammer. An easy way to see if the photo is fake is by searching the image in Google.

Relationship Status: Widow or Widower

A common sign an online dating profile belongs to a scammer is their relationship status. If it says, widow or widower, they most likely are a scammer. Dating site scammers use the Widow relationship status to play the sympathy card with those they are targeting. Usually, people don’t want to question if someone is a Widow, but in online dating you need to. Click here to read an online dating scammer story which resulted in a Woman losing $1 million!

Discrepancies In Their Profile Story

On dating profiles, users are allowed to talk about themselves, interests, and their story. An easy way to see if a profile is fake is seeing if there are any discrepancies in their story. For example, a user saying they love dogs in one spot while in another saying they don’t. Also, if the person’s profile seems to be empty with details, it is most likely fake.

Quick To Speak Outside Of Dating Site

Part of the online dating process is chatting with people on the site. It is perfectly normal to message someone on a dating site prior to texting them or meeting in-person. A clear sign they are an online dating scammer is if they are eager to take the conversation off-site. You chose to be on an online dating site for a reason, why is there a rush to take messaging off it?  

Make sure you are not lured in by a fake online dating profile by following these signs. If you or someone you know is online dating, cell phone monitoring software can be used as an extra precaution.

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