MET SOMEONE ON THE INTERNET? NEED TO CHECK IF YOU'VE BEEN DECEIVED?

DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE BEING DECEIVED?

If you believe that someone is deceiving you while communicating online, it becomes clear that you are in a virtual relationship with a person who uses other people's data, photos, to create a false identity and gain some benefit from such activities.

There are a few clues that can help you detect fraud, provided you know what to look for. In addition, if you have suspicions about someone you are communicating with on the Internet, a private detective will be able to find out, in a short period of time, and verify information about the reality of the existence of a certain person. Below are some details that will help you avoid this type of online fraud.

Signs:

When you develop a friendship or romantic relationship with someone online, your interlocutor should be as willing as you are to communicate face-to-face via video, for example in any of the messengers. If you've been communicating for several weeks or months, a refusal to do so should already be a red flag. The same goes for unwillingness to talk on the phone. If possible, communicate on the official platform of the dating site to have more control over communication. When you receive a proposal to switch to communication on a permanent basis to another method of communication, such as a messenger, you should also be suspicious.

A real person on the other side of the phone or computer should have no problem taking a selfie and sending it to you, for example. You can even ask to take a picture at the moment, in a certain place.

Whenever there is some far-fetched reason why someone does not agree to meet you in person, it can also be a hint that the person you are talking to is not who they say they are. Even if you live far away from each other (in other countries), positive online relationships are usually assumed to translate into real ones. If this is not the case, you should find out why.

In an online relationship that lasts for months or even years, the interlocutors naturally share details about their personal lives and professional activities. If your online interest never mentions friends or travels or other details, try asking them to take a picture the next time they are at an event, or even going to the grocery store or walking their pet.

Unlikely stories about their lives, including illnesses, financial difficulties, tragedies (loss of family members), etc. Or vice versa, claiming to have an impressive career, financial stability, or high social status. This is often used to evoke sympathy, and then to ask for financial assistance.

You should also pay attention to professions that evoke romantic associations: pilot, sailor, military. Representatives of these professions always inspire admiration and trust. Therefore, the lack of long-term communication over a certain period of time is often attributed to professional activities.

If you suspect that you are being deceived:

Don't worry, and don't hesitate to do your own investigation to check out an online "friend," especially if you have any suspicions. A reverse Google photo search using some of their photos may be all you need to expose the fake. You may find out that their photos were originally taken from another person's profile or even from a stock photo site, there are cases of even media personalities.

Realizing that you have been the victim of a fraudulent relationship can cause material costs and further emotional pain. Some people feel ridiculous, ashamed, and embarrassed. Just remember that you should trust your own intuition, and your suspicions will be confirmed. It is clear that you did not expect to be misled in this way, but you should be prepared for any development.

People who intentionally deceive others online are very skilled at creating a false image. It is clear that they have done this many times and have learned from their own experience and the experience of their victims. There is nothing shameful in being deceived by someone, but in the end, you should be proud that you eventually figured out the deception and did not let it continue with more negative consequences.

The investigative skills of private detectives are always available to establish the truth. Almost always, there is an opportunity to find out if your communication is a deception with a simple background check.

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