Dating Scams

Would-be lover supposedly interested in pursuing an intimate relationship with an online contact, eventually asks him or her to help transfer a large sum of money from overseas.

The signs discussed here are derived from examination of a number of dating scam attempts. Not every sign will apply in every case.

Dating scams can have a very serious and ongoing impact on the lives of victims. It is often described as a double trauma. Not just the loss of money, but also the loss of a relationship.

These tips and ideas may help you avoid becoming a victim of a dating scam.

Unsolicited email claims that “Nadezhda”, a “nice young girl from Russia”, is interested in you and would like to hear from you with the view to establishing a possible relationship

Email claims that “Anzhela”, a young woman living in Russia, is searching for a man in another country with the view to developing a long term and loving relationship

As I discussed in another article, scammers have been quick to capitalize on the growing popularity of Internet dating.