Risks of online dating
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- 06 Jun 2022
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Being online means you can always make good friends, or even find love, anywhere in the world which is great to know especially if you’re an introvert.
But as convenient and exciting as it seems, the reality is that it can be really dangerous. So if you’re interested in meeting someone online, you need to remember a few things.
Below are some risks associated with this method of searching for a hookup, kinship, date, relationship, marriage, or some other kind of arrangement:
· Fake accounts
People over the internet are not always honest about who they are so you might get cat-fished. This is when someone lures you into a relationship using a fake online persona all the way to how they look. Another thing is, they might be in a real-life relationship and you will find yourself in a situationship or worse, a side chic.
To avoid being scammed by a fake profile, download their profile picture and do a Google image search.
If the person is using someone else’s picture, you’ll be able to see the results you find. It’s also a red flag if you’ve been “dating” someone for a long time and they refuse to meet in person.
· Scams
Online safety and security are not always guaranteed in the cyber world. As much as you can feel like you trust your online partner, you may also be a victim of scamming and identity theft.
No matter how hard you fall for someone online, don’t give them your personal details like bank account details, home address, ID number, personal pictures or anything else that gives someone personal access to your life, especially if you’ve never met them or built trust.
People often pretend to want a relationship online and then start to ask you for things like money or nude pictures. Do not fall for any of this nonsense.
· Human trafficking is real
With the rise in human trafficking, it’s not always safe for you to be meeting up with strangers. And guess what? Traffickers like using social media to lure young people into dangerous situations that might get them trafficked.
This isn’t to scare you away from meeting up with people, it’s just important for you to understand the risks and learn how to be safe.
You also need to be very suspicious if your new lover offers you a job or wants you to model for them. Job offers online are the most popular ways to lure people into being trafficked. Read More…
