Showing posts with label dating background checks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dating background checks. Show all posts
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Private Investigators See Rise in Webcam Scams













Romance scam victims always ask, how could this happen to me?  Many internet scam and fraud victims report that they are skeptical and educated individuals.  Outsiders and those who have not been a victim often think it takes a fool to be a victim of scam or fraud.  Private investigators caution this is not the case.  In fact, international criminals are using more sophisticated scam and fraud techniques each month, and law enforcement and internet users are having a hard time staying current on all the warning signs.  In a new twist to romance scams and online dating fraud, internet criminals are now rolling out a new scam technique that has many victims dazed and confused.  Criminals are now using real models to talk to their victims on web cam to convince the victim they are real and beautiful, and they are truly in love or need your help.  It is the most effective scam technique being used today on the internet for dating scams and fraud.

Organized crime groups in Eastern Europe and West Africa and even Malaysia and the Philippines have found it very profitable to use live girls to talk to you to gain your trust and love, and to then steal your money or information to steal your identity.  The days of using fake photos taken from sites like Match.com and Facebook are slowly fading away.  With billions stolen and millions of fraud victims, the old method was a gold mine, but criminals and private investigators say, the new method is even more effective and dangerous to internet users on social networking and online dating sites.  When you’re talking  to a person on webcam, you think you’re safe.

Countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Russia, the Ukraine, Romania and the Philippines are known to use this new method in online dating scams and fraud. Dating background checks by prudent private investigation firms are still the most reliable for avoiding the fraud and lowering your risk.

In most cases, victims were clients of adult content websites in which they become involved with a girl online, and with time, a relationship develops.  The scammer poses as a model or online chat mate who wants to get to know your better.  He or she never asks for money or help or even your personal data until a solid communication is established and the criminals gains a part of your trust.  In some cases the criminals may ask for money or your help directly.  In other cases, the crook will slowly gather information about you, later to be used to steal your identity and drain your bank accounts!  Experts warn just because you can see someone in a video on the internet, does not always mean the video is live, and it does not always mean the person in the video is who he or she claims to be.  Extra caution is advised for anyone who meets someone online.  Be safe and contact a professional international investigator to verify and, investigate.  Then decide.

Best of luck,

A Hathaway
© 2013 A Hathaway 

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
UK Private Investigators Busy with Online Dating













Internet frauds and scams from the U.K. keep rising as the economy worsens for the European Union and the U.K.  In the midst of a possible breakup of the Euro zone, bank runs, uncontrolled illegal immigration from developing countries, and other problems, internet crime and fraud are booming.  Perhaps the U.K. has other bigger fish to fry, but many U.K. victims are demanding their government do something to put the internet criminals behind bars, and online dating and social networking sites do more to protect users.  And the risk is only getting worse.

It takes guts, greed and certain strategic thinking to be a successful scammer. You also need to have certain expertise in internet marketing, psychology and a good source of internet access, that usually comes from internet cafés where it can be different to track your activity.  The availability of internet access all over the city of London, is a great advantage to the criminal conducting online fraud and scams, with even less ways to trace their location where they operate.

UK private investigators try to continuously raise awareness among the internet community, not only back home in Britain, but all over the world.  As romance scams are a growing threat in different parts of the world, targeting western countries mostly, it is important for internet users to know the warning signs.  The U.K. is an interesting market as it has both sides of the story; there are romance scammers located in the U.K. and also, there are many victims. Britain is the second nation in the world, after the U.S. that is most often targeted by romance scams, and loses millions of pounds each year from internet scams.  The global loss from romance scams and fraud is in the billions!  The exact numbers are not known, as most victims never report the crime.

Some experts explain that it is the gloomy weather and somehow the busy business life of average Britons that have kept them an easy target for scammers.  Scammers can operate within the U.K. or from Nigeria and Ghana, Malaysia or the Philippines, Russia and the Ukraine, South Africa, and so on.  British hearts get broke and their bank accounts drained along the way. It is no more about just getting spam mail in your inbox, but the intrusion and violation of trust and privacy.  Romance scams leave victims with a big financial loss and serious emotional heartache.

Dating background checks are now helping internet users stay safe in the U.K., and in fact, if the trend continues, the U.K. could see a meaningful drop in the crime.  More British citizens are now aware of the risk, and choosing to go with a reputable private investigation firm for background check investigation and due diligence, to be sure their online contact is legit.

Best of luck,

A Hathaway
© 2013 A Hathaway 
 

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Monday, February 18, 2013
Dating Background Checks Advised in Romania













It seems that Romania is gaining popularity for nothing else but Romanian brides and romance scams these days.  How the country got itself involved in this mess goes back to two things.  Beautiful women, and a dismal economy.  As Romanians seek a better life, many have found that by scamming foreigners on the internet can be a way out to a better situation.  If being a criminal or unethical is what it takes, many Romanian scammers accept the risk.

The poor economy in Eastern Europe has led many beautiful Romanians to seek love online on major social networks and also online dating sites.  Other Romanian women choose adult web cam sites or adult online dating.  They hope to meet a foreigner who can support them, and pay their way to a better life.  And, they are willing to do nearly whatever it takes to get it.

Romania investigators confirm that in the past six months the request for investigations on women located in Bucharest and elsewhere in Romania has nearly doubled.  Clearly, not all Romanian women are scammers and many are beautiful, honest and decent women truly looking for love, or just looking to meet new people.  Investigators say ignoring the risk, however, is a dangerous way to conduct relationships online, and often leads to internet users being victims.

Some scammers use fake profiles and photographs.  Others show themselves on website, but lie about their true identity and situation.  Still others reveal themselves entirely, but lie about their intentions, feelings and motives just to get your money or gifts.  It’s a serious risk that can leave online dating subscribers and social networking users devastated with heartache and very serious financial loss.  Experts say it is essential to verify first rather than later.

International private investigators warn that the risk for online scams and fraud, especially in the realm of internet dating and social networks continues to rise.  Guard your personal information.  Do not reveal your true date of birth or address until you’ve met the subject in person, or had the person verified by a reputable private investigation company and background check.

Romance scammers are professional criminals that know their ways to gain your trust and eventually your money. Investigators have seen people requesting help when it is already too late and in most cases, victims have lost a lot of money and life savings, even their homes in some cases.  Whether it’s Romania or elsewhere, take it slow on the internet.  Take time to get to know the person, protect your personal data, and consider an international background check.

Best of luck,

A Hathaway
© 2013 A Hathaway

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Military Romance Scams Impacting More Victims, Say Investigators




Looking for love has become more complicated than ever, and scams on the internet continue to be a major risk for anyone involved in online dating or social networking.  These days, it can be nearly impossible to tell who you’re dealing with online.  Even as media and law enforcement work to inform internet users, internet criminals continue to develop new and hard to detect methods of stealing your money and your identity.  Experts say military scams are among the highest growing scam type targeting victims on online dating and social networking sites.

Recent research on romance scams revealed that one out of ten profiles on social networks and dating sites is a fake.  Investigators fear that that figure is even higher.  Even individuals who are not criminals exaggerate their identity, or even create false data to protect their identity.  In other cases, victims simply don’t realize the risk of sharing everything online for the world to see.  Criminals are increasingly targeting victims online with scams and much more serious crime.  Police departments around the country say many burglary, assault, rape and even homicide cases start with online research or stalking.  Criminals can get your information from Facebook and then find your address and image of your home on the internet.  The risk is high, and the violation of privacy is a major concern to international investigators who investigate these cases.

Military scams are a growing problem and a booming business for scammers.  Victims around the world trust people in the military, so by using the alias of a soldier, victims are more likely to take the bait and trust the criminal behind the scam. This can result in a higher “success” rates for the scammer who can be located anywhere in the world, such as Romania, Russia, Ukraine, West Africa, Philippines or Malaysia.  Countries like Nigeria and Ghana now have criminal accomplices working in Europe and developed countries like Canada.  Law enforcement is struggling to keep up.  Making matters worse, romance scam victims often learn there is little that can be done, and even when reporting to the FBI, Interpol or local police, agencies rarely investigate.

Dating background checks by professional investigation firms offer trusted solutions for internet users around the world, and more people are turning to reputable private investigators to verify their online contacts.  It is a form of insurance that can keep you safe, say investigators and fraud experts.  By having your online contact verified, you reduce your risk for romance scams, identity theft and more serious crime.  It can give you peace of mind and keep you safe.

Try to keep conversation through messages and emails on the social media sites and online dating sites, rather than using your own email.  Take your time and watch out for red flags.    If you meet Mr. or Ms. Perfect online, and he’s currently overseas in the military, be skeptical. 

Best of luck,

A Hathaway
© 2013 A Hathaway 


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