“Verify yourself first”: the fake verification site scam
In short
A match says they only meet people who pass a “safety” or “age” check and sends you a link. The site asks for card details or a small fee - and the charges keep coming. Real apps verify users inside the app, never through a link from a match.
How it usually goes
- Fast interest and a promise to meet tonight.
- A condition: “for my safety, verify yourself on this site first”.
- The site asks for card details or a small “refundable” fee.
- Recurring charges - and the date never happens.
Signs to spot
- Stop Asks you to “verify” or confirm your age on a website via a link
What the messages look like
i'd love to meet tonight but for my safety i only meet guys who verify their age on this site first
it's just a small refundable fee so i know you're real
Typical wording used by scammers on dating apps and messengers.
What to do
- Never enter card details on a site a match sends you.
- If you already did: block the card and dispute the charges with your bank.
- Report the profile and include the link.
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