Who said that men are immune to online dating scams? It may seem impossible but men are as vulnerable to online dating scams as women are. Even the most lean ones can be a victim of scams not to mention highly intellectual ones. Scammers do not only target women but women can also be scammers. A woman is a main weakness of a man and they’re putting that fact to their advantage.

My number? hold on.

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Giving out personal information is a big No-No. Scammers use the strategy of give and take. They give their personal information and ask you to give them yours. It may seem appropriate that they ask for your info in exchange of their info but you have to consider that the information that they are giving you might not be true. And, you don’t know where they will be using your information so you really have to be careful. Guys, never give out your real names, exact address, phone numbers and work address. Get to know that person really really well before you trust her.

Money talk? not now.

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If she’s too needy and dependent, she’s only after you’re money. This one is a tricky part. They have tons of ideas into talking you to lend them money. One popular strategy is to complain about a present dilemma. They will come on chat disturbed and completely out of themselves. You will ask them what’s wrong and they will tell you how desperate they are to solve that problem. Be very observant. Never fall for her frustrations and self pity strategies. You are not looking for another dependent, you are looking for a partner, someone who will help you out not for you to support financially.

Can’t be reached? hmmm…

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If the number she gave you didn’t work, maybe you have to reconsider. If she’s always busy and you always have to make the effort of calling, texting, and chatting them, them maybe there something that they are hiding, unless they already have given you a reasonable explanation. If they are telling you the truth about their feelings about you, it shouldn’t be all words but accompanied with actions.

Desperate? Oh-oh!