Nigerians are becoming known for their role in romance or dating scams. Scammers pose as possible partners in order to take advantage of those who are looking for romantic relationships, usually through dating apps, websites, or social media. To get them to give them cash, presents, or private information, they manipulate their emotions.
Identifying warning signs in online relationships is one of the most crucial ways to prevent falling victim to a Nigerian romance scam.Early in a relationship making requests for presents or money.Despite having poor grammar and English, the person claims to have been born and raised in the United States.Scammers requests that you make cryptocurrency investments, insisting on using chat apps or email exclusively for communication.They often excuse to meet up in person because of work or obligations.They are avoiding video calls.They are mysteriously difficult to get on a clear video call.The photos they sent you are not real.Scammers obtain photos from the internet. After the deletion of identifying information or meta data of the photo,they use the photos as profile pictures.
Never answer a call or text from an unknown number. Never text or call someone and divulge personal information.Social networking and dating site information can be used by scammers to target you in order to establish a connection and exploit your personal problems.Avoid sending sensitive personal information, such as bank account details, money, or private images, to someone you have never met in persons.Don’t shift conversation from dating site to other platforms like WhatsApp,Messenger.Stick to the dating app or dating websites for conversation.If you only talked to someone over the phone or online, never transfer them money.
