Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that something isn't right.
Legend: 🔴 Major red flag | 🟡 Warning sign
🔴
Asks for money (ANY amount)
Number one rule: never send money before meeting.
🔴
Refuses video calls
Real people have no problem video chatting.
🟡
Too good to be true
Model-level looks + desperate for you = suspicious.
🟡
Moves too fast
Declarations of love within days? Be skeptical.
🔴
Sob stories early on
Setting up to ask for money later.
🟡
Vague about job/life
Real people have details to share.
🟡
Only available at odd hours
May be talking to multiple targets.
🟡
Pushes for WhatsApp/LINE fast
Away from dating site moderation.
🛡️ Digital Red Flag: Location Mismatch
If they say they are in London or New York but their IP address shows Nigeria or Russia, it's 100% a scam. Scammers often use fake locations.
Pro Tip: Use a VPN like NordVPN to hide your own location and access geo-blocked content while investigating.
✅ Green Flags (Good Signs)
- ✓ Has a verifiable job/education
- ✓ Happy to video call anytime
- ✓ Consistent stories and details
- ✓ Never asks for money
- ✓ Introduces you to friends/family
- ✓ Takes things at a normal pace