Online Dating and Identity Theft: A Guide to Caution
You decided to try online dating. It can be a lot of fun, if you don’t get burned in the process. Aside from worrying about sexual deviants and possible serial killers you have to be worried about having your identity stolen.
Some people are creating phishing profiles designed to ensnare the lonely. How can you spot one? Just look for a girl (usually these profiles are female) that is too good to be true.
Does she look like a super model, love Stargate SG1 and the Denver Broncos? Proceed with caution. Beware if she is also, “open to experimentation” and lists beer as her favorite food. You’ve found a honey pot trap.
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