Do you know who you are really speaking to?
With the raise in online dating, it has become extremely easy to Catfish a person.
Meeting face to face -
Be safe!
Flirty banter online is one thing, but meeting face to face can be highly dangerous.
Helping a friend - or have you?
Have you been asked to do something for this person? Make sure you aren’t getting yourself into trouble!
It's business to them and heartache for you!
It might sound ridiculous that someone would fall into that trap of sending money to someone they have met online, but looking for love comes with an emotional and vulnerable connection that scammers will take advantage of.
Meeting someone online that you grow to trust and share intimate information with will make you want to do anything you can for that person. Scammers will take their time to ensure someone is emotionally invested before asking for money – they might not even come straight out and ask for the money – so it would actually be your idea to send it.
The pay outs are big for these people and will continue to scam across the world. There is an endless list of scenarios scammers use as to why they need money:
- Maybe you have been talking for a while and you have decided to meet up but they don’t have the funds to travel
- They have a sick relative who needs urgent medical care
- Have they broken their phone/laptop etc so they won’t be able to keep talking with you
- They are in danger because they owe someone money
Don't be afraid to ask questions
If you aren’t sure on the situation you have been put into, ask questions! Don’t be afraid that they will stop talking to you or get angry.
A genuine person would answer your questions and understand why you are asking them.
Let Your Private Investigators check before you act
Whatever their story is it is important for you to know who this person is before you send them any money. Our private investigators are able to help you find out more about this person to ensure they are who they say they are.
