Update on the dating website
By Kevin
@kevin1877uk (36988)
October 20, 2019 5:55pm CST
Update on the dating website
I should have stayed away from the dating website, but oh no, I joined up and within a few minutes I had some messages. They seemed to be ok and from where I live apart from home that was in Wales
After several messages to 4 ladies, all 4 asked for my number to which I didn’t give. The reason being only after a few messages then asking for someone number just didn’t sit well with me.
I went back onto the website this afternoon all 4 ladies, if they were ladies had gone, no sign of and messages from them, like if they hadn’t sent anything. I guess they were fake profiles trying to see what they come to get.
I don’t think I will be going back in there, I guess it was just an idea but no, not for me and I shouldn’t have gone on in the first place, lesson learned.
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15 responses
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
20 Oct 19
I was reading on another forum about dating websites and how the men seem to be exposed to a lot of fake accounts of women asking for money. It depends on where you are of course. I think those closer to the bigger cities get the most fake profiles.
As for not giving your number right away, I can not say as I blame you. I have had so many different types of unsavory messages come my way when I give my number too quickly.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
21 Oct 19
@kevin1877uk I've heard a lot of those profiles are probably coming out of China. I am not sure how true that is.
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@CzianneL_Andrea (283)
• San Pedro, Philippines
21 Oct 19
Whether it is the virtual or real world there are really so many fakes.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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21 Oct 19
Yeah, I guess you are right there, best is to stay away from them.
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@JESSY3236 (18919)
• United States
21 Oct 19
It is sad. I used to get on chat rooms when I was younger. And a few years ago I decided to get on chat rooms just to see what they are like now. It was sad and terrible. Alot of pervs and one actually thought I was 14 and thought I was lying saying I was older. I reported him.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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21 Oct 19
I used Yahoo chat many years ago, not been in a chat room since.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Oct 19
I have heard about women joining and asking men for money.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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21 Oct 19
I guess there is a lot of it on the websites, shame really.
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@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
21 Oct 19
Yes lesson learned
Go out and mingle in person always a good thing too (:
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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21 Oct 19
Yeah, I agree there although I not good at that lol.
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@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
22 Oct 19
@kevin1877uk it never hurts to try , just always be yourself (:
@GardenGerty (157622)
• United States
21 Oct 19
I met my husband through a dating newspaper. It had a way of having a blind mailbox that felt safe. It worked out. Not sure about an online experience. I do not think I will ever be dating again, though.
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@shaggin (71663)
• United States
6 Nov 19
That is quite frustrating. I am glad you didn't give them your number.
@LeaPea2417 (36474)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Nov 19
A lot of those profiles are scams. It is sad how many of them are fake.
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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21 Oct 19
I don't really know but maybe yes, I couldn't find their profile, they just weren't there any more
@kevin1877uk (36988)
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21 Oct 19
I've looked into those but the ones I did like met when I'm working, maybe a change in jobs or places/cities might be a good idea.
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@Happy2BeMe (99392)
• Canada
20 Oct 19
I have heard a lot of those stories too. Sorry it didn't work out for you.
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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21 Oct 19
Thank you, yeah it's a shame, it just puts people of.
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
21 Oct 19
I have heard the same exact horror story from men who have tried dating websites
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@kevin1877uk (36988)
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21 Oct 19
I guess there is a lot about on the websites something I've never come across until now, oh well, lesson learned lol
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
22 Oct 19
I believe you did the right thing. You could never be too careful online these days. Too many scammers take advantage of people's vulnerabilities.
