PlentyofFish in the online dating sea, but he’s a big fish in a big pond

PlentyofFish in the online dating sea, but he’s a big fish in a big pond

Try Now! It’s often said in consolation after a breakup—not that it always helps. The saying is the basis of the name of an online dating website, Plenty of Fish , often abbreviated as POF. Users commonly refer to it as POF. There are plenty of fish in the sea.

Swipe, type and invite – dating apps sound simple, but they’re far from it.

Many Americans are turning to the internet in order to search for love. Online dating and dating apps are the new wave of the future for both younger generations and older generations alike. And sadly the surge in online dating has also created a potential for scammers to target people looking for love. When using dating apps, it is extremely easy to create fake identities using stolen images that a scammer can hide behind.

This scam can affect men and women of all ages because the scammer attempts to connect with their victims in a more personal way. Common scams these thieves use to exploit victims include asking for money for a family member with medical bills, claiming to be the victim of a robbery, or needing funds in order to meet or visit their significant other.

Because these scammers have worked hard to fake an emotional attachment to their victim, it is obvious how someone could fall for the scam thinking that they are helping the person that they love. So what can you do to help protect yourself from such scams?