Posted on 04/08/2009 11:34:43 PM PDT by RandallFlagg
There are a lot of scammers online in the dating sites. They usually take the easier route by going to the free sites like Craig's List, etc. (I won't advertise them here), but will also spend some cash to register as advanced members on other sites. Scammers are there for one reason: To RIP YOU OFF! They will say anything that they have to to get you to believe that their emails and words of kindness are true and from the heart. They especially like to prey on whoever is hurting for companionship, and see them as their easiest targets.
There are a few ways to tell if you're dealing with a scammer.
The first is probably the easiest. These people are lazy. So, they write pre-written text and send it, or place it on their profile pages. Take a chunk from their text and Google it in an exact phrase search. Use a chunk of words that reads like it's unique to the sentence, or written in a kind of accent. If the search reveals that it's been written before, it's a scammer.
The other way is to get the suspected scammer to email you. Look at the properties in the received email for somthing that reads, "TheBat!" This is a redirecting program. If you see this, you have a scammer.
They also like to send pictures of themselves, some that have been photoshopped to make it look like it was a picture taken with you in mind (She's holding a sign that says, "Love you, Randall!!!") You can look for duplicate pictures online, but it takes a very long time.
Stick with the idea that about 50%-80% of the people are scammers, and you all should do well.
Be cautious. Be aware. Be safe.
The scammers are on a roll. I nuked over 20 just last night at the singles site I go to.
I never understood how people who lie about themselves can remember the lies they have told.
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