For instance, one of the most scammed social media sites is Plenty of Fish. According to an online research study, up to 50 percent of the female profiles on that site are completely fake and most likely created by the administrators of the website itself.
Here are some tips to help you stop befriending fake people online immediately.
1. Pay Attention To Profiles Ending in Numbers
A number of the fake female profiles on Plenty of Fish have profile names ending in a birthday number or area code. They mostly all use lower case letters and are riddled with commas. If you see these profiles, delete them immediately.
2. Beware of Modelling Profile Pics
Stay away from obviously photo-shopped profile pictures with absolutely no information under their interests, hobbies and age group sections. They are most likely spammers ready to be added to your list and ready to spam the hell out of your computer.
3. Stay Away From Profiles Littered With Advertisements
Sometimes fake profiles actually are full of certain details–but never of the person you are interested in dating. If you are looking on a profile and notice their personal details are all about promoting a certain product or service, then chances are you are trying to add a poseur and a spammer.
A lot of these tips are common sense, but you would be surprised how many singles fall victim to adding fake profiles everyday. Be cautious and pay attention to details and you will be fine.