Today online dating is very popular, but on the other hand, this is an ideal place for scammers. When you use Tinder or some other site, be aware of some things and learn how to avoid them.

1. Tinder account verification code

In this case, you will get a question about verifying your profile. However, your match will give you a link for verifying your profile. But this link will be for a third-party website and you will need to fill your personal information. Basically, you will be registered on that site and you will need to pay a monthly subscription.

2. Tinder bot profiles

On so many sites you can find many different types of bots. And all of them are used for different scams. Not to mention that they can simulate a real conversation.

But after a short time, they will send you to link asking you to visit it. This link will be for something that is not connected with your site. And you will give them all your personal information.

3. Catfishing

In many scams you can find real people, the only difference is that they use fake profiles. As a matter of fact, this way of scams is known as catfishing. The only problem is because is hard to identify them. Basically, they will talk to you for a long time it is needed. In fact, they will make everything to get what they want.

But in the end they will ask you for money, this can be money to travel to meet you. Basically, in this way, they can earn thousands of dollars.

4. Blackmail scams

In some cases, you can meet someone and you start a random conversation. But after a short time, another side can ask you to send them some nude pictures. You shouldn’t send any pictures like that to a stranger.

In some cases, they will use those pictures for blackmailing. In fact, they will ask you for money in exchange for your picture.

You can find scams on every site, but this is only a small part of online dating. And if you follow some rules, you will be safe.