DATING EMAIL SCAMS AND FAKE DATING ID'S PART 2 UPDATED

Is your Date asking for a Dating Pass ID, Hookup ID, Intimate ID, or GOLD PASS ID? Send them crypto or gift cards? READ THIS FIRST!!!

Fake IDs claim to be LEGIT security DATING IDs but are really just SCAMS. (Note, these change all the time and there are many that are not included on this list):  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Love - Crypto Scams Work

A SCAMMER WILL TRY TO ATTRACT PEOPLE WITH FREE OFFER 

Many dating apps, services, and websites offer their users a bonus like extra points if they leave a positive review and a five-star rating. Often dating websites advertise with the guarantee that all profiles are checked by hand or that the platform is well-known from TV and radio stations. Only a small percentage of visitors make the effort to check the details. Most people do not even scroll down to the bottom of the websites or read the terms and conditions to find out if this information is false that is why many people are being misled and get ripped off by scammers.

In general, a Scammer will try to attract customers with a free offer. telling them that the link is "free" and the costs, fees, or subscriptions are not mentioned on the landing page or billing area. After the client enters their card details it is already late and they will notice that the Card Page area is fake and the transparency is false. 

Another method these rip-off dating platforms use is to disguise their offers with very long terms and conditions which are hidden and hard to read. They can be difficult to read if the letters are dark and on a dark background. In other cases, the terms and conditions can be displayed as an image. That makes it impossible for the client to search for certain keywords. Important keywords to check for are costs, subscriptions in regards to fake profiles, fictitious persons, or moderated chat.

THE SCAMMERS ARE ALWAYS ONE STEP AHEAD

Many people fall for the trap of easy registration and make the mistake of creating a profile. Additionally, these fake dating ID subscription rip-off platforms guarantee that the registration is free of charge just for the creation of a profile plus, along with free basic membership. Usually, it doesn’t take long to enter all the needed data and to confirm the e-mail address. If you are at this point the trap has not yet been fully closed but there is not much time left. After the completed registration many customers are tempted to make a subscription. For that and other necessary functions of online dating, the user needs a premium membership (Gold or Silver Membership). But the costs of that are very high so many people hesitate. But the scammers are one step ahead.

The new user gets the offer of a cheaper membership with a shorter duration and lower costs as the normal membership is not as attractive. So the scammer offers a trial, usually for a dollar or less. That offer sounds very tempting of course. Many users are dazzled and have the thought in their minds that nothing can go wrong and they can meet the person in real life. So they take their chance and buy a membership for usually two weeks. At this point, the subscription trap snaps shut.

How Love - Gift Card Scams Work

Gift card scams start with a call, text, email, or social media message. Scammers will say almost anything to get you to buy gift cards. In Online Dating the scammer will say you have to buy many cards to finish this Fake HOOKUP ID Process and it takes a lot of cards to do it— like Gift Cards, Google Play, Apple, or Amazon cards — and hand over or send the picture of the front and back of the card number and PIN codes. Here are some common tactics scammers use in gift card scams:

1. Scammers say they’re Site Admin or Site Tech support.  They say they’re from Microsoft or Apple and there’s something wrong with your computer. They ask for remote access and say to pay them to get it fixed. Don’t give them access to your computer. It’s a scam.

2. Scammers will say it’s urgent. They will say to pay them right away or something terrible will happen like the Hookup ID won't be finished or the process will be delayed or the scammer will have a penalty or you will have a penalty. They don’t want you to have time to think about what they’re saying or talk to someone you trust. Slow down. Don’t pay. It’s a scam.

3. Scammers will tell you which gift card to buy (and where). They might say to put money on a Gift card, eBay, Google Play, Target, or Apple gift card. They might send you to a specific store — often Walmart, Target, CVS, 7/11, Walgreens, or Gas Stations (Most often if you are from Australia or New Zealand the scammer will tell you to go to Gas Stations since cards are readily available in Servos that are located near it). Sometimes they’ll tell you to buy cards at several stores, so cashiers won’t get suspicious. The scammer also might stay on the phone with you while you go to the store and load money onto the card. If this happens to you, hang up. It’s a scam

4. Scammers will ask you for the gift card number and PIN. The card number and PIN on the back of the card let the scammer get the money you loaded onto the card — even if you still have the card itself. Slow down. Don’t give them those numbers or send them a photo of the card. It’s a scam.

How to Contact Gift Card Companies

If you just realized that you gave your gift card to a scammer it is too late but still, every report counts and it is never too late to get this done not only you will help yourself but other people who are experiencing the same situation as you did. These are the Gift Card companies to contact in case you get scammed via buying gift cards.

Amazon

• Call 1 (888) 280-4331 and follow Amazon’s instructions.
• Keep a copy of the Amazon gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit Amazon’s website to learn about scams.

 American Express

• Call 1 (877) 297-4438 and follow American Express’s instructions.
• Keep a copy of the American Express gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit American Express’s website to learn about scams.

Apple, iTunes

• Call 1 (800) 275-2273. Say “gift card” to connect with a live representative. Follow Apple’s instructions.
• Ask if the money is still on the Apple or iTunes gift card. If so, Apple can put a freeze on it. Ask for your money back.
• Keep a copy of the Apple or iTunes gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit Apple’s website to learn about scams.

Best Buy

• Call 1 (888) 237-8289 and follow Best Buy’s instructions.
• Keep a copy of the Best Buy gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit Best Buy’s website to learn about scams.

eBay

• Chat with eBay customer support, or have a representative call you back.
• Keep a copy of the eBay gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit eBay’s website to learn about scams.

Google Play

• Report the gift card scam to Google.
• Ask for your money back. If the money is still on the card, Google can put a freeze on it. If you don’t have a Google account, fill out this form.
• Keep a copy of the Google Play gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit Google’s website to learn about scams. 

MoneyPak

• Submit a fraud claim to MoneyPak.
• Keep a copy of the MoneyPak card or your store receipt.
• Visit MoneyPak’s website to learn about scams.

ReloadIt

• Call 1 (888) 633-9434 and follow ReloadIt’s instructions.
• Keep a copy of the ReloadIt card or your store receipt.
• Visit ReloadIt’s website to learn about scams.

Sephora

• Call 1 (877) 737-4672 and follow Sephora’s instructions.
• Keep a copy of the Sephora gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit Sephora’s website to learn about scams.

Steam

• Report the gift card scam to Steam through Steam Support.
• Keep a copy of the Steam gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit Steam’s website to learn about scams.

Target

• Call 1 (800) 544-2943 and follow Target’s instructions.
• Keep a copy of the Target gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit Target’s website to learn about scams.

Vanilla

• Call 1 (833) 322-6760 and follow Vanilla’s instructions.
• Keep a copy of the Vanilla card or your store receipt.

Visa

• Call 1 (800) 847-2911 and follow Visa’s instructions.
• Keep a copy of the Visa gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit Visa’s website to learn about scams.

Walmart

• Call 1 (888) 537-5503 and follow Walmart’s instructions.
• Keep a copy of the Walmart gift card or your store receipt.
• Visit Walmart’s website to learn about scams.

Don’t see your card on this list? Look for the company’s contact information on the card itself or research online to find out how to reach the card issuer. If you can’t find the contact information or the card issuer doesn’t want to talk to you, report it to the FTC.

What to do if you've been scammed

1. Act fast to prevent further losses

Contact your bank or card provider immediately to report the scam. Ask them to stop any transactions.

If you're not sure if you're being scammed, stop sending money. Scammers will keep asking for more money until you stop.

2. Get help to recover

IDCARE is Australia and New Zealand’s national identity and cyber support service. They can help you make a plan (for free) to limit the damage.

Call them on 1800 595 160 or visit their website to find out more. 

If you're not happy with how your bank has responded to your situation, you can complain to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority.

3. Warn others and report the scam

Once you have secured your details, you can help us try to stop the scam or warn others by reporting the scam to us. You can also warn people around you.

You can also make an official report to the police online.

4. Watch out for follow-up scams

If scammers have been successful, they will try to get more money. Unfortunately, one in three victims of a scam has been scammed more than once.

If you’ve lost money to a scam, be especially wary of new scams – including if someone offers to help you get your money back

5. Get support in the aftermath

Being scammed is a horrible experience, and it can happen to anyone.

If a scam is causing you problems with debt, talk to a financial counselor. This is a free and confidential service to help you get your finances back on track.

If you need someone to talk to, reach out to family and friends or you can contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue to speak to someone online or over the phone.