Meeting other people online is a great way to make friends. Or even have a partner. However, there may be times when someone’s heart is broken or their wallet is empty, or both; As seen in the Netflix documentary, Tinder scammer.

But You can still avoid cheating applications introduction. So Infobae brings data on how to protect yourself from these types of people.

Of course, normal use Tinder Does not involve fraud. But like everything in life, the platform’s intentions are not always respected by users. Despite this, Simon Leiev (born Shimon Haut) broke all barriers. But it may not be the only one. And this is that there are many applications beyond Tinder and you can find them in any corner of the store applications.

The Netflix documentary The Tinder Scammer tells the story of how Leviev tricks women into thinking he’s rich; Establishing loving or friendly relations with them and He then convinces them that his life is in danger, so he gives him a large sum of money.

What is a romance scam or scam?

Saul Olivares, Features Commercial President Latin AmericaSays that romantic scams “They take advantage of people’s vulnerabilities to look for that sentimental connection, allows targets to lower their defenses and fall prey to the psychological manipulation necessary to carry out a fraudulent attack.”

And this happens not only Internet or dating apps; but also in that Social networks. In many cases, the victim and the perpetrator never meet, he said; However, as The Tinder Scammer shows, This can also happen in face-to-face relationships.

Use romance scams, whether on Tinder or other social media “Compromise Techniques, Social Engineering Practices, and Psychological Abuse Tactics to Make Victims Compromise.”

For all this, it is very important to know how people are often deceived on the Internet; Because this way users can protect themselves.

Victim profile

There are people who saw the documentary and thought it wouldn’t happen to them. Everyone is different and above all, Scammers are very good at choosing their victims.

They find a vulnerability and attack from that point. In some people, this vulnerability is love for a partner; Others will give everything to their lovers or the person they are attracted to. Anyone can find themselves in this situation.

According to the Citizens Against Community Relations Scams (SCARS) group, A well-timed “I love you” from a cheater can flood a victim’s brain with hormones and cause all of their defenses to drop. This cocktail of chemicals in the brain short-circuits our natural intellectual defenses. But this is not love in the purest sense, it is masterful manipulation.

So those who believe in love at any cost are more likely to fall prey to romantic scams.

Signs of a scammer and how to avoid it

Scammers often create an attractive and eye-catching profile. and identity “radiates power, wealth and status”, Olivares notes. It can also happen when you are offered a newly renovated apartment at a very low price in an area where prices are much higher.

You have to be careful because scams don’t just happen on Tinder, and the signs that you’re dealing with a romance scam can sometimes be very similar.

Love bombing (or love bombing) is also a typical example. The technique consists of the victim receiving “large displays of affection, which include quickly becoming ‘partners'” and building a possible future together. This is exactly what happened to Cecile Felhoy, one of the victims of the Tinder Scammer.

Another typical sign of a dating app scam Emergencies Those who often leave you with very little time to think; These are situations in which you need to act quickly and lend money.

Over time, the need to borrow money gradually becomes permanent. In addition, scammers often ask their victims “Transfer money, apply for a credit card or get a bank loan”, Olivares said.

And the moment the victim refuses to lend them money, for whatever reason, the fraudsters move on to the next step: “Threatening, abusing or coercing the victim.”

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