How to Protect Yourself from Scams
Important information for your safety
1 Understand how the scam works
Criminals create fake profiles posing as attractive, successful people on dating apps.
They build online relationships over time to gain the victim's trust.
They ask for gift card purchases using false pretexts such as emergencies or prizes.
Once the code is shared, the amount is permanently lost — with no possibility of reversal.
2 Warning signs
Financial requests from people you recently met online.
Excuses to "unlock payments" or "resolve urgent financial problems".
Pressure to share gift card codes or make quick transfers.
Very attractive profiles or stories that seem "too good to be true".
Refusal to make video calls or meet in person.
Platforms most targeted by scammers
Scams are not limited to these platforms, but are frequently reported on them:
3 How to protect yourself
NEVER share gift card codes
Codes are personal and non-transferable. Once shared, the amount is lost.
Be wary of online financial requests
Especially from people you recently met, regardless of the platform.
Verify identity before trusting
Research the person's name and photos. Use Google reverse image search.
When in doubt, don't do it
If you feel unsure, the right answer is not to take the action.
Report suspicious profiles
Use the platforms' reporting tools to protect other people.
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