Sex Scams

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WHAT IS A Credit-for-Sex Scam
In this scam, a stranger befriends her victim through social media platforms such as WeChat. The scammer talks the victim into buying them purchase or gift card (e.g. Alipay Purchase Cards, iTunes cards, etc) in exchange for a meet-up, date or sexual favors.

What to look out for
•Friend requests from strangers on Facebook, WeChat and iAround, especially if they are offering escort, massage or sexual services.
•People to profess strong feelings for you quickly after befriending you and who want to chat with you privately.
•Poorly written messages. Some might even refer to you by the wrong name.
•Repeated requests for favors or money.

How to protect yourself
•Do an image search of the person's photo to verify their identity
•Do not give out your personal details to strangers on the internet
•Do not provide payment receipts containing details such as PINs or credit card numbers to anyone

WHAT IS A Cyber Extortion Scam?
Scammers befriend victims online and then coax them into performing an indecent act on camera. Afterwards, the scammers use the video footage or images of the act to extort money from the victims.

What to look out for
•The people you befriend online. Scammers often prey on emotions to convince victims to do things they would not otherwise do.

How to protect yourself
•Remember that whatever happens on the Internet is likely to stay on the Internet and is accessible to everyone.
•Do not trust strangers with photos or videos of yourself.
•Do not agree to requests that might put you in a compromising position, such as performing indecent acts in front of a webcam. It is very likely that you are being recorded.
•Never give your personal details to strangers online.

WHAT IS AN INTERNET LOVE SCAM?
After befriending an attractive person (who is usually foreign) online, he or she tells a tale about falling into trouble or hard times. The scammer persists with the story to gain their victim's trust and adoration, then asks for money as proof of love. Once the money is transferred, the scammer disappears.

What to look out for
•Strangers you befriend online. Know the tell-tale signs of a fake dating profile: poor grammar that doesn't fit with their stated level of education or a fake photo sourced from the internet are just some of the warning signs.
•People who shower you with loving words and profess strong feelings for you even before you meet or quickly after being acquainted online. Scammers prey on emotions to lull victims into a false relationship.

How to protect yourself
•Do not respond to any requests for money, even if they sound desperate or troubled.
•Do not send money to people you do not know well, especially if you have never met in person.
•Meet all requests for money with a cool head. Be in control of your emotions knowing that it could be a scam. Call a trusted friend or talk to a relative before you act. You may be overwhelmed by emotions, which can cloud your judgment.
•Do not reveal too much about yourself, particularly in the form of photos or videos, which could be used to blackmail you.

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[diputs1269]

Thanks for sharing, cheers!

[HonkyTonkyMan]

Yes very good for newbies to learn about this scams. Another type of scams thou not sexual in nature are the investment scams or else known as "Boiler Room scams"...believe me they are very professional and have websites and investment material for you to do background checks...you won't realize till you get sucker in and watch your investment suddenly fall into negative territory...go google mendes prior scam..i was one of the luckier one didn't lost too much..so when something sounds too good to be true, its normally is..

[unsung80]

16 years on this forum, 16 years of advice by so many people. Still, got ppl get scam. Why leh? Small head rule big head.