Online dating can be a tricky thing. You never really get to see and meet the person first-hand. 

The situation gets even more complicated when the person you’re interested in starts asking money for whatever reason. Should you give or shouldn’t you? 

Before you even consider sending money, you should know that there are opportunistic people out there who won’t think twice about taking advantage of you. You should also know that the following are their most common tactics. 

Common Money Scams: 

Plane Ticket/Visa Scam 

After getting to know a foreign woman online and establishing a relationship she might suggest to visit your country and meet you. The problem is she doesn’t have money for a visa and a plane ticket. Could you possibly give her money so she can come over and see you? After you send her money she disappears, of course. 

Take note that scammers have leveled up to new tactics; they will show you copies of “plane tickets” or that “visa” they already have to come see you. However at the last minute they need a large amount of money for the trip. Be sure you don’t fall for this. 

Medical Emergency Scam 

This is a variation of the plane ticket scam. As soon as she feels she’s gained your trust there will suddenly arise a medical emergency where she or someone in her family needs hospital treatment. As she can’t afford it she asks you for money. 

One thing you have to remember is that scammers using this modus have also stepped up their game. They will do a lot of research on certain medical conditions in order to come up with some convincing and real tear-jerker stories. 

The Money Order Scam 

After someone you met online has gained your trust. She might ask you to cash some money orders since money orders are not accepted where she works. You might not think this is much, since money orders for as little as $20 can easily be sent. However those orders can easily be tampered or altered to show even bigger sums. 

Once the victim cashes it and wires the money, the bank usually detects a forged money order and the victim may become liable for the entire amount while the scammer gets away and disappears. 

What to Do? 

Humans are compassionate, you might get that nagging feeling she is telling you the truth. The best way to put your mind at ease is to go there and see for yourself what her situation is. It might feel going overboard but it’s the best solution you have if you don’t want to walk away. 

The bottom line is you should never send money to someone you have never met. 

If you are bent on finding out the truth but don’t want to go there you can try hiring a private detective to determine the situation. You may be surprised that many overseas firms offer to do a little digging to uncover the truth. You can hire their services via the Internet, just look them up.

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