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Managing the Fakes
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Managing the Fakes I have been on this site for a week. Although, it has been entertaining, it is also disappointing. I have talked with over fifty people. About 5 were disconnects so, I truly believe they were real. Of the rest, I believe I am talking to 5 real people. That means 80% of the profiles are people who are not who they say they are. No wonder many members don't maintain their memberships. This is sad. Real people have emotions. These fakes are not only trying to take as much money from people as possible they are destroying people emotionally. Signs: 1. New profiles - try to avoid. Ok, I know I am a new profile. But with many new profiles there is very little detail. Wait a few days to see if they add more to a profile. 2. Profiles with no pictures. I understand why people often don't have face pictures. But do you really want to talk to a profile with no picture. 3. If the pictures look like they are out of a magazine they likely are. 4. Distance - If someone is over a comfortable driving distance for a relationship then it won't happen no matter what they say. For me 60 miles or 100 kilometers is comfortable on a daily basis but if I were going to spend a weekend I would be comfortable with 240 miles or 400 kilometers. Everyone will have different comfort distances. 5. If there profile says they are currently out of the country but they live near you and will be returning soon. AVOID THESE. When you do make contact: 6. They will commonly try to get you talking off the site as soon as possible. They will ask you to talk on another media and want your email or phone number. Now at some point in time if you are going to meet you will want to exchange emails or numbers. I would avoid email at least until after you meet, as emails can be hacked. Providing your phone number you can block numbers if things don't work out. 7. Pay attention to writing styles and grammar. One day you may be reading the messages and they appear to be one person. The next day it appears to be someone different. IT LIKELY IS SOMEONE DIFFERENT. 8. Words that are clues: God Fearing, Lonely, Bored, I love you to name a few. 9. - check the area code that the number is from, if it doesn't match the area they say they are in. They are likely not where they say they are. 10. They ask for a favour, gift cards or money. DEFINITELY TIME TO BLOCK. What can we Do? 1. We can delete our memberships but then we can't<b> meet people </font></b>who we desire to meet. 2. Report but if you report every one then you will never have time to talk. 3. Pressure the owners of these sites to stop being greedy and do a better job at blocking these fakes. Everyone be safe and I hope you find the partner or partners you are looking for. |
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