Over the past decade, however, catfishing has taken on a new, sinister meaning.
New technology, however, has made dating scams more prevalent than ever.
Meri Brown fromSister Wivesalso got catfished… as if the whole polygamy thing wasn’t enough to deal with.
How do these scammers operate?
or they are just putting on a different (and obviously more agreeable) personality.
Eventually, however, thesescamsall tend to lead toward one goal: separating you from your money.
Where are you most likely to be scammed?
As Bingham puts it, “Scammers can be found anywhere they’re able to reach you … Two they mention as being among the most notorious are OKCupid and Plenty of (Cat)Fish.
What are some of the red flags to look out for?
They’ve got your phone number then, which is a move you may soon regret.
What can you do if you’ve fallen victim to a scam?
More importantly, though, keeping silent lets scammers move on to their next marks.
As he points out, “Don’t be afraid to tell your story.
It might save a potential victim in the future.”
If you’ve lost money through the scam, this is theft and the scammer broke the law.
He also recommends that youfile a complaint with the Federal Trade Commissionas this agency also oversees such fraudulent activity.
