Never include personal information in your profile.
If you decide you want to give out personal information in future correspondence, be sure you're giving it to someone you can trust.
How does that work?
If you decide you want to give out personal information in future correspondence, be sure you're giving it to someone you can trust.
With all the thousands of profiles online how would you know if the person you are communicating with is who they say they are? Here is an easy way to find out. Do a zoom meeting to see if that person matches the photo in their profile. Another option is to ask that person to hold up a piece of paper with any word, for example, "hello" and take a photo of themselves and send it to you. If the person is not willing to do either then discontinue communication with them.
Are they asking you too many questions about your financial status? Nobody needs to know your finances until you have met in person many times and have established a relationship.
They will romance you and make promises for the future without ever meeting in person.
They may ask you to go into business with them.
They ask you to transfer money from your account to theirs because they are having problems with their bank account.
They may tell you they are in the millitary to gain your trust.
They want you to lend them air fare to come see you and will pay you back when they see you.
If they say they love you right away this is also a red flag. Love takes time to develop.
They will beg and plead with you for money so that you can both start your lives together.
If they are not willing to trade photos, or only send one photo, that is a red flag. Sending only one photo may be an indication that it is a phony photo. Ask to see more photos and compare them.
Anyone contacting you from overseas should be avoided. They may be Nigerian Scammers.
Stay safe and use common sense. You'll know when something doesn't appear right. Trust your senses.
FaceTime, Zoom, and Skype is already an emerging dating trend. So learning how to use these apps is essential in todays world of online dating.
Just because you're not meeting someone in person doesn't mean you shouldn't shower and shave. Look as though you are meeting in person. Ladies, put on some purfume. The scent will make you feel good.
Choose a space that’s clean, well-decorated and most importantly, well-lit. Loosen up! Make your favorite drink so it feels like a real date.
Have some questions ready and don't feel like you have to be on the virtual date all night. 15-30 minutes is a good start. If it goes well schedule another. It's important not to talk about things related to the corona virus. Give yourself and others that break.
