Of course, just because someone is younger doesn’t mean that they’re a scammer; it’s just something to keep in mind. Scammers also often list themselves as widowed (especially with a child), self-employed, or working overseas. It’s possible that it’s someone looking for an affair on a dating site The Internet seems ecstatic about the Ashley Madison hack, with millions of adulterers' and potential adulterers' details hacked and released online, with articles outing individuals found in the data dump. Even if someone’s profile looks legit, there are other signs to keep an eye out for, especially during the beginning of your communication. For example, scammers will often ask you to communicate with them outside of the dating site—via email, through Facebook, or even on Skype. Here are six things to keep in mind to help you spot and avoid scammers on online dating sites.
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