Online Dating Guide

How to Spot Romance Scams

The biggest scam patterns (money, urgency, off-platform pressure) and how to protect yourself.

Tip: keep your communications brief → plan a simple first meet → repeat what works.

Why this is so important

Most of the time people struggle, not because they are "bad date material." They struggle because they make the same errors again and again:cryptic profiles, over used openers, and conversations that never turn into a meet. Fix the process, and results follow.

The non-negotiables

  • Meet in public for the first date (coffee is perfect).
  • Tell a friend where you’re going + share your location if you want.
  • Keep the first meet short (45–75 minutes).
  • Don’t send money. Don’t share banking info. Ever.
  • Don’t feel bad ending a date early if anything feels off.

Common warning signs

  • They push you off-app quickly (Telegram/WhatsApp) for no clear reason.
  • Urgency + emotional pressure early (“I’ve never felt this before”).
  • Inconsistent stories, cryptic details, or refusal to video chat.
  • Requests for help, gift cards, transfers, or “investment” talk.

Quick action plan

  1. Keep your pics fresh (use good lighting + clear face shot + and at least one full body photo).
  2. Write one specific line (what do you do for fun or what interests them).
  3. Send 5–10 one line statements and plan to get together within 1–3 days.
  4. Use a stress free first date: coffee + walk (45–75 minutes).

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