With today being the age of the internet, we as a society have made almost anything available online. While this may be a welcome innovation, there are major risks that come with it.
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Online dating is one of the best examples of how online activity can be equal parts good and bad. Half the time, you successfully meet real, well-meaning individuals looking to start a relationship, whether that is casual or serious. But equally likely is that you fall victim to an online dating scam.
If you believe or suspect that you have been scammed via a dating app or website, do not let the perpetrator get away with it. Contact a private investigator for scams immediately and have them conduct an online dating investigation.
We at Stickybeaks Anon can help
The team over at Stickybeaks Anon is composed of professional researchers and private investigators. We have worked on all types of cases of varying sizes. As society becomes more and more reliant on the internet, we receive many complaints of online scams daily – from credit card frauds to online identity theft and, more common now than ever, online dating scams.
When we investigate online dating scams, we do so relentlessly. We have access to several databases that allow us to trace the perpetrator’s digital footprint until we get a full picture of who this person is and what his/her motives are. With this information, you can then proceed more carefully with what you choose to do about the situation.
Red flags you want to look out for
If you‘re reading this, you‘re probably curious about what you can do to remove yourself from an online dating scam situation. The following are common online dating schemes. If you relate to any one of these, it’s time for you to get in touch with a private investigator for scams.
They refuse to meet or show themselves
If you and an online friend have been talking for a while and they refuse to see you in person or even just video–chat with you, it might be because they’re not who they say they are. Try and track their online presence: for example, check their social media accounts. See if they’re tagged in photos with friends and family; this helps you determine if they have a “real” life.
If your intuition still tells you something is off, let Stickybeaks Anon help. We will perform a thorough search to trace their online footprint. Within moments, we can produce a full picture of this person and their possible motives.
Their pictures look too good to be true
If they look like they are too good to be true, they probably are. This is a classic sign of catfishing scams. The word catfish refers to an online fraud posing as another person by stealing the latter’s pictures and in some cases their entire identity. These frauds use stolen identity to trap victims.
Most amateur catfishers pull these pictures from image searches on search engines, so you may be able to tell that they’re a fraud at the outset. But many experienced catfishers take photos from real people with real accounts, and those account owners would be none the wiser. This is why you might see a catfisher’s account posting “normal” pictures like travel photos or selfies.
Regardless if you’re still on the suspicion stage or you have already given them sensitive information, you need to call a private investigator as soon as you realise you’re being scammed. We at Stickybeaks Anon can track these scammers down for you.
The information we produce will enable you to take actionable steps to stop them in their tracks; for example, you may report them to the authorities. Catfishing itself is not illegal in Australia, but they will answer to crimes they commit through the act of catfishing. They can be convicted of credit card fraud, identity theft, or stalking, among many examples.
They seem to be madly in love with you
While true love can be found online, you have to watch out for those who make it seem as though they are head over heels in love with you even though you have only been talking for a few days or weeks.
Most scammers who use this as their modus of choice are those who are in their 20s, looking to scam people twice their age. They know that their target victims can be emotionally vulnerable, and by showering them with attention and affection, they can fish money or financial information out of their targets.
We at Stickybeaks Anon can conduct a thorough online dating investigation to stop them in their tracks. We can locate them, trace their phone number, and examine their online footprint. Through our investigative services, you will finally discover their true motives.
They tell an elaborate story of their life
If you find yourself listening to the soap opera that is their life, chances are the story ends with them asking you for money. A common example of these stories is about a relative falling ill. They will try to gain your sympathy, and only when they have it will they ask you for money. If you fall for it, they will never speak to you again after getting your money.
Don’t let these scammers off the hook. Call us immediately if this happens to you. If they are scamming you, it would be safe for you to assume that you are only one of many victims. Take action immediately.
By having an online dating investigation conducted for you, you protect yourself and many others like you
The sooner they’re pinned down, the sooner you and many others can go about your online dating activity with utmost peace of mind. As your private investigator for scams like catfishing and other forms of online dating fraud, we can help you make the online dating world a better place for those who are genuinely looking for partnership. Call us at 1300 882 433 or email us at info@stickybeaksanon.com.au.
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