The Internet is a scammer’s paradise. Since there is no direct interaction between two people communicating online there is almost no end to the identities dishonest people can assume, or the situations they can make up, to fool others. 

Here are some of the most common scams out there: 

Money Scams 

These are the easiest to pull off. One variation is the ticket scam. Someone you got to know online from abroad might suggest she come over to see you. The problem is she has no money for a visa and a plane ticket and asks you for it. Then she disappears after she gets the money. 

Other scams are the medical emergency scam and the mail order scam which are essentially variations of the modus. 

Big Fortune Scams 

Someone will email you about sharing a large sum of money. As usual they need a small amount to get the ball rolling. Variations of this scam also include the Nigerian 419 scam where a prominent person asks for your assistance to disburse his fortune, and the Spanish Prisoner scam where someone in jail needs money to bribe jail guards to let him out, after which he will share his vast fortune with you, of course. 

Needless to say these people will all disappear after you send them money. 

Fake Police Scam 

This is pulled off by the more daring of scammers. Most of them scurry to cover after they realize you are on to them; others take the con further. They do this by pretending to be the police in that foreign country where the scammer resides. They will tell you they need some payment before they can arrest him. This alone should ring alarm bells, no police will ever ask for money to arrest a criminal. 

The Email Scam 

Not all scammers are after money, others can be after information and anything else they can take from you. After you make an online dating profile someone might enthusiastically chat with you, beware if he or she asks for your email address. You might give it and soon find your inbox inundated with marketing email and spam. 

Not Real 

At the bottom of the pile there are just those people who aren’t who they tell you they are. Take notice of the little things. You should get suspicious if they describe themselves as highly educated yet keep making simple grammatical errors. You should be wary if they describe themselves as 30 years old with over 20 years of experience in their career. You should take note if they refuse to show clear photos of themselves or submit photos that appear doctored or too perfect. 

How to Protect Yourself from Online Scams 

It’s as simple as being vigilant. 

Don’t provide your email address before you’re certain you’re dealing with someone legit. Along this line do not provide sensitive financial information also. 

Use a separate address for online dating correspondence so that you can easily deactivate it if you start to get a lot of spam. 

Ask a lot of questions. Someone who is being dishonest is bound to make inconsistencies or mistakes sooner or later.

Our team in Thailand

We have a fully staffed and very capable team in Thailand including a Customer Manager, Support Staff, and VIP Concierge. Feel free to explore our website. You will find extremely informative information on our services. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime. You can also send us an e-mail at joy@thaisingles.co or contact us here https://thaisingles.co/contact-us