Online dating is just as murky
and full of lemons as finding a used car in the classifieds. Once you learn the
lingo, it's easier to spot the models with high mileage and no warranty.
LAURIE PERRY
You probably watch Dr. Phil and see women whose lives have
been ruined by online dating predators. And, I’m sure that you think that it
can’t happen to you; but it can happen to anyone. Online predators are out
there on every dating website, and they’re trolling for you.
Just yesterday I got a message from an online predator. They’re
usually pretty easy to identify and this one was no exception. English is supposed to be their first and only
language, yet their profile and messages are clearly not written by a native English speaker. Below is the profile of the online
predator that contacted me. Read the highlighted portions out loud and you’ll
see what I mean.
Predator’s online
dating profile:
I am positive, romantic, sensual and affectionate. I love my
life so much! I like
active life. I am loving, caring, reliable, funny, playful and very
romantic. I like being playful and enjoy the moments life offers. I am really open person
and always ready to help people who need me! I try to be always in a good mood. To tell the
truth I like everything beautiful - nature, poetry, beautiful paintings! I dream to be a tender flower in
hands of my beloved. I am intelligent, clever and well-mannered person.
I am open to new people in my life and very communicative. A lot of women are
really materialistic so I understand how difficult it might be for men to find
a good woman.I would
better support and love my partner! I really adore traveling and would
be happy to visit many beautiful places together and have many romantic
evenings! I am a romantic and a dreamy person. I like sitting somewhere near
the sea and enjoying a really amazing landscape! I am a good friend and a good
listener so you may not hesitate and write me because I am the one you need.
For me the most important thing in life is love. I want to love and to be
loved. I think love should be mutual and I hope to find my love here!
Most online predators are widowers and this one was no
different. However, the most damning piece of evidence was his blatant identity
theft. He used a photo that wasn’t his. How did I know that? You can search
images on Google (Go to Google images and drag and drop the image into the search bar). I did an image search and found that the photo that he posted
belonged to a British soldier at his Millie Award ceremony in 2012.
Below is the message
that he sent me.
Hi gorgeous how're
you doing out there ? I just had a look at your profile so i thought of sending
you a message. I'm a widower
and in the Canadian Army
for 28 years.I'm currently stationed
in Iraq where we
are undergoing a secret mission.I've been here for 3 good years and will
be coming home for good by the end of February 2016. When i come home i live
around Ajax Ontario but i don't mind relocating or meeting you anywhere i can
if the chemistry works out properly. I have one lovely daughter and two
adorable grand children..Have a nice day and will be looking forward to read a
message from you soon.Warn regards. Bryan
This is too
ridiculous for words. Can you imagine a Canadian soldier on a secret mission in Iraq
sending a message to anonymous person on an online dating site, telling them
that he’s on a secret mission?
Beware of online
predators. Always do a Google image search and pay attention to how the profile and messages are written.
It's better to be safe than sorry. Good luck and happy dating!
So his profile said Thai, Indian and Chinese. He wanted a mail order
bride, not dinner.
Tokki.com
Make someone smile.
Geri
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