Red‑Flag Checklists for Specific Dating Platforms

These are behaviors and warning signs to watch for on major dating apps.

Red Flags

New account with very few photos and very generic bio.
Refuses live video calls or keeps postponing them.
Sends affectionate language “too fast” before real trust is built.
Asks to move conversations to private platforms quickly (WhatsApp, Telegram).
Mentions “investment opportunities,” crypto windfalls, travel costs, emergencies, or requests money.
Why it matters: Tinder has expanded identity‑verification features to fight fake accounts and bots to reduce scams.

Red Flags

Pressure on sharing personal info early (full name, location, detailed work info).
Insistence on “secret” chats off‑app.
Unsolicited requests for photos of travel documents, ID, or screenshots of crypto platform dashboards.
Claims a sudden personal crisis and asks for financial help.
Good practice: Bumble lets women (or the first communicator) take the lead — this can cut down on unsolicited advances.

Red Flags

Profiles with only stock photos or repeated reposted images from social media.
Keeps avoiding or canceling video chats repeatedly.
Pushes for quick emotional intimacy and then slips in requests for money or “investment advice.”
Tip: Hinge has enhanced photo verification options to help Flag suspicious accounts.

🧠 General Online Dating Scam Red Flags

Even beyond specific apps, keep an eye out for any of these:

Attractive but ambiguous profile details with no verifiable background.
Requests for gift cards, crypto transfers, unusual payment apps.
Social pressure: “If you loved me you’d help,” “don’t tell anyone.”
Repeated attempts to avoid meeting in person or live video.
Emotional pleas followed by financial requests.
These are well‑recognized warning signs in online romance scam guidance.

Asociación ANCEME – Estafa Amor – Spanish association focused on romantic fraud support, emotional help, and prevention tools for victims and families.
European Consumer Centre (ECC‑Spain) – Posts public warnings and guidance on catfishing and online dating scams.
Victim Support Europe (VSE) – Umbrella organization with victim support groups across 35 countries; they help people impacted by crime, including fraud.
Euroconsumers / Global Anti‑Scam Alliance – Advocates for centralized fraud hotlines and better support systems in Spain and Europe.

SCARS Support Groups (English/Spanish) – Free support groups for victims of online scams (including romantic, crypto, and catfish scams) in multiple languages.
LoveSaid.org – Fraud awareness, education, victim resources, and prevention advocacy (global reach).
Peer Support Programs – There are peer group programs (e.g., fraud survivor groups with counselors) that help victims process trauma, share experiences, and regain trust after scams.
Advocating Against Romance Scams (AARS) – Campaigns and community support to educate, defend victims, and push for stronger protections.

Use reverse image searches to check if profile pictures appear elsewhere online.
Only share minimal personal data until trust has been validated (never send copies of IDs, bank details, or financial info).

Save all conversation screenshots and financial transaction information.
Report to your local law enforcement, consumer protection agency, and the dating platform.
Join peer support groups (like SCARS or similar) to process emotional effects and regain confidence.

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