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July 1, 2020
How to Spot a Fake Dating Profile and Avoid Being Catfished
Online dating has opened a myriad of opportunities, whether you are looking for romance or friendship. Every day, millions of people log into their favorite dating website and look for people to connect with. All from the comfort and anonymity provided by their phone or computer screen. But some people take advanta...Lire la suite
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6 Dating Red Flags You Should Watch for at the Beginning of a Relationship
In dating, everyone you meet comes with a lifetime of experiences, mannerisms, and quirks. So, when you start dating someone new, you need to figure out if their personality is compatible with yours. The issue is that people usually don’t volunteer their potentially undesirable traits at the beginning of a re...Lire la suite
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Online dating has opened a myriad of opportunities, whether you are looking for romance or friendship. Every day, millions of people log into their favorite dating website and look for people to connect with. All from the comfort and anonymity provided by their phone or computer screen. But some people take advanta...Lire la suite
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In dating, everyone you meet comes with a lifetime of experiences, mannerisms, and quirks. So, when you start dating someone new, you need to figure out if their personality is compatible with yours. The issue is that people usually don’t volunteer their potentially undesirable traits at the beginning of a re...Lire la suite
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How to Stay Safe on Online Dating Platforms?
Spotting a fake profile becomes easier once you know what to look for. Many scammers use perfect-looking photos that appear too professional to be real. Their bio is often overly generic or copied from other profiles. Their messages may also feel vague or inconsistent, as if they weren’t truly paying attention to what you say. Fake profiles tend to move quickly, expressing strong emotions early on to build trust.
If the person wants to switch to private messaging apps instantly or asks for money or help, consider it a major red flag. Trust your instincts—if something feels strange or “too good to be true,” it probably is.
Las estafas más frecuentes son las emocionales. El estafador inventa una historia dramática —una enfermedad, un problema de viaje, documentos robados, para pedir dinero. Otros buscan robar datos personales. Algunos intentan sacar la conversación de la plataforma para evitar los controles de seguridad.
La estafa romántica es la más común: la persona dice enamorarse rápido y usa la emoción para manipularte. Desconfía de quienes avanzan demasiado rápido o se comportan de manera extraña.
No compartas tu dirección, número de teléfono o datos financieros. Usa plataformas confiables con herramientas de verificación. Antes de conocer a alguien en persona, revisa sus fotos y observa si su comportamiento es coherente.
Cuando quedes con alguien, elige un lugar público e informa a alguien de confianza. No permitas que te presionen o te pidan información privada. Tu seguridad es lo más importante.
Porque saben que muchas personas buscan una conexión emocional y pueden estar más abiertas a compartir información. El anonimato de internet permite crear identidades falsas con fotos robadas y perfiles inventados.
Su objetivo siempre es obtener dinero o información sensible. Por eso es esencial mantener una actitud prudente cuando algo parece sospechoso.
Lo más seguro es detener la conversación de inmediato. No confrontes a la persona. Usa las herramientas de la plataforma para reportar el perfil. Si compartiste datos sensibles, cambia tus contraseñas y vigila tus cuentas.
Habla con alguien de confianza: las estafas pueden ser emocionalmente difíciles, y no tienes que enfrentarlo solo.
Prefiere perfiles con validación o verificación. Las biografías detalladas y coherentes suelen ser más auténticas. Desconfía de quienes avanzan demasiado rápido o quieren cambiar de plataforma.
Nunca compartas información personal o sensible. Con hábitos prudentes, podrás disfrutar de una experiencia de citas mucho más segura.
