With an increasing number of scams in relationship applications, it is essential to know how to protect yourself
With Valentine’s Day (June 12), relationship applications record a significant increase in their use. Everyone seems to want to find a partner before the date, but before using these apps you have to know some ways for fraudwhich are also more and more common in this environment.
These scams in relationship applications can affect people of different ages and have grown by 30% by 2024, according to Safernet Brazil. These shots can involve, for example, people who have shared sensitive information or have made financial transactions with strangers.
To help users protect themselves from emotional and financial fraud in these environments, Filipe Dornelas, founder of the application of the relationship of black people of Denga, focusing on users’ safety and well -being eight practical suggestions to identify warning signals and promote a safer and more aware of the platforms:
1. Wary of “too perfect” profiles
Profiles with extremely well produced photos, few publications, no interaction with other people and films similar to films can indicate a false profile. Scammers usually create an idealized image to attract victims. Pay attention to inconsistencies in what is said and tries to check if the behavior is consistent with what the profile seems to be.
2. Avoid sharing personal data
Even after talking to someone for weeks or months, it is not sure to share data such as address, social security number, banking information, passwords or documents. This is because the scammer could only try to earn his trust and therefore ask for this sensitive information.
3. Never send money
Scammers often create engaging and emotional stories such as family diseases, difficulty traveling or financial problems. It doesn’t matter how real the situation is: never send money, current cards, cryptocurrency payments or banking information.
4. Be wary of those who want to get out quickly from the app
Since the relationship apps are often monitored environments, scammers may want to bring conversation to other social networks or platforms. Therefore, more freedom will be able to act. Therefore, keep the conversation in the app as long as possible.
5. When you go to the first appointment, find the person in the agreed place
Never accept that the other person sends a car to come and get you, especially if you don’t know it yet personally. In some shots, criminals use this “kindness” to put the victim at risk. Go with your means of transport and find the person directly in the public place.
6. He marks the meetings in public places and warn someone who trusts
Still on where to meet in the first meetings, it is interesting that they are in crowded places, such as coffee, shopping centers or public squares. In addition, it is better to warn a friend and a family member of the place and time of the meeting, as well as sending the position in real time. The combination of a check-in message in the medium of the meeting can also be a good idea.
7. Look for the name and photo of the profile on the internet
Scammers often use images stolen from others to build false identity. Use tools such as Google images or reverse research sites to verify that the image has already been used in other contexts. If the photo is displayed on multiple sites or is connected to other identities, it is a sign of strong alert.
8. Report suspicious behavior
Finally, if the person has suspicious behavior, such as being very insistent, ask invasive questions, use the tools for the application of the application itself. This helps to remove false profiles and protect other users. Many applications also allow you to immediately block the contact.
Source: Terra
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