Good to Go
Can the person you’re talking to tick these boxes?
- Photos look real and do not show up on a reverse image search. If the photos look too good to be true, they probably are!
- Happy to make a voice call. A phone call identifies that they are from the country they say they are (and with an accent that matches).
- Happy to video call and/or meet up in person. Remember if it’s the real person behind the pictures they have nothing to hide.
- Check identity through an online search. Most people have an online footprint. Be an investigator.
- Does their story sound ‘normal’ ? If their story sounds ‘off’ or has any red flags such as working abroad/military/has problems occurring which they need help for/asks for money- you need to block.
- The connection should move along at a normal pace. Does the ‘relationship’ seem to move very fast? Do they tell you they have feelings very quickly? They feel they’ve found a soul mate? It’s another scammer tactic using ‘love bombing’. If every thing else checks out and they still use this final technique then it’s likely a narcissist (steer clear of both!).