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I've seen alot of recent post's over the last few days, people are seeking advice on getting out again and dating. One of the most popular feedbacks from those of you that have been out here for a while is "watch your back" or "be careful". Can you please explain that? Is it a safty issue or something?
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It is definitely a safety issue. I met someone once on a different site from this before I knew it he was asking me for money giving me a sob story from hell. Got my name, address, telephone number and I even believed the sob story at one point and wired him money. Of course this led to threats and other things which I won't go into here. Don't give out personal information to anyone! The farthest I go is my email address and after months of talking on the computer maybe a phone number!
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I've seen alot of recent post's over the last few days, people are seeking advice on getting out again and dating. One of the most popular feedbacks from those of you that have been out here for a while is "watch your back" or "be careful". Can you please explain that? Is it a safty issue or something? There are a lot of dishonest people using dating sites. People make a lot of claims on dating sites, and not all of them are true. They will use pictures of other people, for example -- I have been on sites where people actually use celebrity pictures and claim to be that person. We had one here not long ago claiming to be Michelle Trachtenberg. Just in the past few days, I've read posts here from people who met someone and were shocked and disappointed because the person they met was physically very different from the person they were expecting to meet. Sometimes, in their profiles, they will use an old picture and claim that this is how they look now. They will say they are divorced or single when they are still married. They will lie about their job and financial status. There have been cases where someone will pretend to be interested, obtain your personal information, and steal your identity. You can lose a lot of money that way. It's always a good idea to be careful when meeting and getting to know someone. Dating sites offer even more challenges because of the whole issue of the initial anonymity. Many of us have posted our "horror stories" in these forums. Stick around; I'm sure you'll see more! And be careful out there. |
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That's my view, and in my humble is VERY important. I'm not gonna call em "sickos", 'cause then they get lumped in with us with mental illness. However, there are dangerous people out there, no opinion but a fact of life. Know the people you meet, if you don't know them that well always meet in a public place where there is lots of people and leave vital info with friends and/ or family. You can never be too careful, even us adults can be victim to predators;^]
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I would leave you an email but you have me filtered out because of my age!
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Yes we have the SCAMMERS, and we have the NUTS.
Be careful WE also have the NET BUGS!!!!!!!!!! They trace your pc address back to your home and then ,,, USE YOUR T.V. TO SEE YOU!!!!!! EVERYTHING YOUR DOING, WHENEVER THEY WANT TO!!!!!!ITS NOT "RIGHT"!!!!!!! Are YOU REALLY SCARED YET?????? LOL    Oh and for the NOT BRIGHTIST BULBS ON THE TREE,, WARNING,,,WARNING,,,,THIS REPLY WAS A JOKE!!!!!!  Now YOU can uncover YOUR T.V'S.....lol....lol |
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It is definitely a safety issue. I met someone once on a different site from this before I knew it he was asking me for money giving me a sob story from hell. Got my name, address, telephone number and I even believed the sob story at one point and wired him money. Of course this led to threats and other things which I won't go into here. Don't give out personal information to anyone! The farthest I go is my email address and after months of talking on the computer maybe a phone number! Wow, well ok then, that explains so much. Sorry for your experience, I thought that stuff only happened in the movies. Thank you for your post. |
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I've seen alot of recent post's over the last few days, people are seeking advice on getting out again and dating. One of the most popular feedbacks from those of you that have been out here for a while is "watch your back" or "be careful". Can you please explain that? Is it a safty issue or something? There are a lot of dishonest people using dating sites. People make a lot of claims on dating sites, and not all of them are true. They will use pictures of other people, for example -- I have been on sites where people actually use celebrity pictures and claim to be that person. We had one here not long ago claiming to be Michelle Trachtenberg. Just in the past few days, I've read posts here from people who met someone and were shocked and disappointed because the person they met was physically very different from the person they were expecting to meet. Sometimes, in their profiles, they will use an old picture and claim that this is how they look now. They will say they are divorced or single when they are still married. They will lie about their job and financial status. There have been cases where someone will pretend to be interested, obtain your personal information, and steal your identity. You can lose a lot of money that way. It's always a good idea to be careful when meeting and getting to know someone. Dating sites offer even more challenges because of the whole issue of the initial anonymity. Many of us have posted our "horror stories" in these forums. Stick around; I'm sure you'll see more! And be careful out there. Very good info and thank you so much. I have noticed the fake pic thing, I've ran into situations where they want your email and them spam you do death! |
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That's my view, and in my humble is VERY important. I'm not gonna call em "sickos", 'cause then they get lumped in with us with mental illness. However, there are dangerous people out there, no opinion but a fact of life. Know the people you meet, if you don't know them that well always meet in a public place where there is lots of people and leave vital info with friends and/ or family. You can never be too careful, even us adults can be victim to predators;^] Ummm, thank you. |
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I would leave you an email but you have me filtered out because of my age! Yeah I had to weed out all of the emails from the women, get like a hundred a day. NOT lol I'll re-adjust my settings and thank you for bringing that to my attention |
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Yes we have the SCAMMERS, and we have the NUTS. Be careful WE also have the NET BUGS!!!!!!!!!! They trace your pc address back to your home and then ,,, USE YOUR T.V. TO SEE YOU!!!!!! EVERYTHING YOUR DOING, WHENEVER THEY WANT TO!!!!!!ITS NOT "RIGHT"!!!!!!! Whew, I had to run off of the couch and put my clothes back on! Are YOU REALLY SCARED YET?????? LOL Oh and for the NOT BRIGHTIST BULBS ON THE TREE,, WARNING,,,WARNING,,,,THIS REPLY WAS A JOKE!!!!!! Now YOU can uncover YOUR T.V'S.....lol....lol |
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In my experience I can only say that if your instincts are telling you something, trust them--listen to them. Listen to people and then watch how they live/act/behave. If something does not feel right, it might not be right. That doesn't mean to embrace paranoia but still........
-Drew |
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cant believe u wired someone money
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Even some so called "nice people" turn into idiots
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In my experience I can only say that if your instincts are telling you something, trust them--listen to them. Listen to people and then watch how they live/act/behave. If something does not feel right, it might not be right. That doesn't mean to embrace paranoia but still........ -Drew Drew, I am so much of a believer that the feeling in the pit of your gut is a natural instinct. I've fallen short of listening to it many times and only to get burnned every stinking time. Common since goes along way also with street smarts if ones lucky enough to have them. |
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Even some so called "nice people" turn into idiots Did someone hurt you! Why I autt'a................. oh wait, I'll be in Richmond on the 7th, (Vancouver), maybe I'll have to sweep over and cheer you up. Stop grumpling, your to cute! |
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I had been seening a man for a year and half. Yes I met hi off a the internet. Anyway, last year on Valentines, I found out he had been lieing to me. He told me he had no wife or children and yes I found out from a friend of his that he used his house as "his place" that he has a wife and two kids. On top of that he was also seeing another woman. So he was not only steping out on his wife, but on me as well.
Oh yes there is that whole can you help me thing where money will be wired to your account and then you get the money order and send it to me gig. |
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Even some so called "nice people" turn into idiots Oh so true Gypsy, as you know, I know only too well...I attempted to alert/warn others and was told I was wrong for doing so.   Go figure!
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I had been seening a man for a year and half. Yes I met hi off a the internet. Anyway, last year on Valentines, I found out he had been lieing to me. He told me he had no wife or children and yes I found out from a friend of his that he used his house as "his place" that he has a wife and two kids. On top of that he was also seeing another woman. So he was not only steping out on his wife, but on me as well. Oh yes there is that whole can you help me thing where money will be wired to your account and then you get the money order and send it to me gig. Ouch, sorry to hear that hun, that is a big kick in the bulls ass to say the least. Trust in a relationship and honesty is a new topic. I've went as far as doing public back ground checks on people that I was interested in just to make sure the story checks out and also i have very high standards. The money thing, uh yeah, if anyone is sitting on a money boat I'm taking donations but I wont fly out to see ya lol. |
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cant believe u wired someone money I've talked with about three ladies here who have LOST MONEY to some JERKazz scammers... And about five guys who have lost money to some women... Some use airfare, or gas money as a con to get YOU to help them with it,,,,but THEY NEVER PLANNED on seeing YOU.... Pretty shiiittttyyyy HUH!!!! One lady said she give 1000.00 to a guy to come to her.... THAT JUST MAKES US "ALL" LOOK BAD, on HERE... He never went to her....just used her heart and ripped her money off......HE NEEDS TO BE HURT.....
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