Showing posts with label online dating background check. Show all posts
Showing posts with label online dating background check. Show all posts
Monday, January 17, 2011
Wymoo® International on NBC - Private Investigators Fight Dating Scams

Private Investigators Get Coverage on NBC













Online dating scams and romance fraud via the internet are on the rise. A recent story by NBC News provides an excellent example of the pain and damage that can be inflicted by a romance scammer. The threat is real and the problem widespread. Users on sites such as Match.com, eHarmony and Facebook need to be aware of the scams, and take precautions. In this case, Wymoo private investigators were able to confirm the subject was a fraud, and save the victim from further heartache and financial problems. Experts say it is important to get the dating background check and investigation done early, rather than when it is too late.

Private investigators around the world, as well as the FBI, have reported a sharp increase in the number of victims and reported internet scams involving online dating or social networking sites. Staying skeptical and closely guarding your personal informaton is essential. When in doubt, hire a reputable professional private investigation firm to conduct an international background check to verify the individual or company. Never send money to anyone overseas who has not been verified, and remember that it doesn't take a fool to be a victim. Scammers are increasingly using sophisticated methods to attract and scam their victims. Fraud has been part of society for 5,000 years, and by most projections, it is expected to stay the same or get even worse.

Given the high risk for scams and fraud, is online dating and social networking on the internet worth the risk? The answer is yes, but proceed with caution. As the you can see from the video with Wymoo on NBC, online dating sites such as Match.com are doing what they can to educate costomers. Consumers need to remain skeptical and be aware of the risk for scams and fraud on the internet. The internet and globalization are now connecting people like never before. In most cases, these are positive connections and a great way to meet people all over the world. Because of the growing risk, however, consumers should stay informed and hire a private investigator when in doubt.

Best of luck,

A. Hathaway
© 2011 A. Hathaway

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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Wymoo International Background Checks on Fox News, Discusses Online Dating Scams

Fox News Reports on Wymoo® Background Checks







Wymoo International began in late 2006 and has since made a significant impact on the international background check and international private investigation industry worldwide. The company operates in over 100 countries and focuses on professional field investigators, rather than just database and automated search technologies. Although management confirms they do use databases and public records, they emphasize there is no replacement for a professional investigator in the local region or country who speaks the local language and has the local contacts in place to obtain information and evidence for global clients. The unique approach and the firm's emphasis on client service has drawn attention from competitors and the media. Fox News reported on the company's success and plans for dating background checks to minimize the risk for consumers.

Despite the global recession, Wymoo® has reported impressive growth for 2009 and the firm's expectations for 2010 are for 30% growth in earnings, represented by an increase in case loads and increased market share in the international private investigation and background check industry. The company is a full service investigation firm, and field investigators focus on a wide range of cases from due diligence, missing persons, scams and business fraud, background checks, pre-employment, and now dating background checks. The company recently announced plans to increase it focus on online dating background checks, and has had discussions with online dating sites and social networking sites regarding a possible relationship. According to the Fox News report on Wymoo, management reported that consumers are increasingly at risk for scams and fraud when using online dating sites like Match.com and eHarmony (and countless others), or when using various social networking sites like Facebook.

The bad economy has put pressure on the background check screening industry, as pre-employment and due diligence cases are usually down in a recession, with less hiring and less foriegn investment and fewer business deals forming. However, Wymoo reports that the incidence of fraud and scams, especially via the internet, has increased substantially. In fact, private investigators know well that criminal activity usually rises during a recession. The company has hired additional field investigators for high risk regions such as Nigeria, Ghana, Ukraine, Russia, Malaysia and the Philippines in order to minimize risk for global clients. So far, the firm's strategy on international background checks is working. Online dating and social networking sites are booming in popularity, and this focus in online relationship verifications could increase Wymoo's position as a market leader.

Wymoo International is based in Florida, United States and maintains a large team of professional field investigators around the world. The company conducts investigations in over 100 countries and is verified by Truste, McAfee and the Better Business Bureau. We'll check in with the firm again in 2012, and will also be monitoring the competition for developments.

Best of luck,

A. Hathaway
© 2010 A. Hathaway
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Online Dating Scams a Higher Risk than Ever

Internet Scams and Fraud Rise in Bad Economy







Internet dating scams and relationship fraud represent a greater risk than ever, and this is one industry that is booming in the bad economy. Fraud and scam operations around the globe, especially in nations such as Nigeria and Ghana, but also in new areas defined by internet dating scam risk, such as Malaysia and the U.K., are reporting high incident of online scams. The Philippines, Ukraine and Russia are high risk zones and are all at high levels. Consumers should take extra precaution.

More often than not, the Internet dating scams begin on well known sites, such as Facebook, eHarmony or Match.com. Online criminals are using more sophistication techniques, and it is now more difficult to detect who the real person is and who is the criminal. Who wants to steal your money, and who is truly interested in a relationship? It’s no longer an easy question to solve. Professional scammers now use software to conceal their IP address, they use internet phones to show any number they wish, they appear to be educated and play the role of Mr. or Ms. Perfect. In some cases, they even have real ID or documentation supporting their claims of identity. Public records might even match their story. Because of this, consumers often have to call on the services of a professional private investigation company.

One U.S. company which has been leading the industry in international background checks is Wymoo® International. The firm is now a leader in international private investigation and verification services, and global investigation services include dating background checks, pre-employment, due diligence, infidelity and surveillance, among other confidential and discreet investigation services. The company is known to use professional field investigators in over 100 countries, and relies less on generic and automated database search technologies, which are often outdated or inaccurate. Management has made it clear they intend to remain focused on the best field investigators worldwide, and the firm cites this strategy as a reason for their impressive growth and customer satisfaction record.

Even if you don’t hire an international private investigator, industry experts offer the following advice. Be skeptical of anyone met online, even if you met on popular sites such as Facebook or Match.com. Be aware that criminals target people on these sites (and many others) and scams are often initiated there. Be careful never provide your personal data or send money to anyone who has not been verified. Be skeptical of any person or company requesting money, for any reason. Finally, if the relationship is progressing, hire an international background check company to verify the individual or entity, and minimize your risk for scam or fraud. Ignoring the risks can often be costly indeed.

Best of luck,

A. Hathaway
© 2010 A. Hathaway
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Investigators Caution: Online Dating Scams Rising, Background Checks Advised

Investigators Report Increase in Online Dating Scams







Online dating websites are booming and consumers now have hundreds of match-making and internet dating sites to choose from. In addition to popular websites such as Match.com and eHarmony, millions are connected to social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. Experts warn that persons met via the Internet should be verified to minimize the risk for scams.

International background check services are available and recommended for any relationship which is begun over the Internet, and when the person involved is not known personally. Without the assistance of a professional investigator or background check company, it can be nearly impossible to verify if someone is who he or she claims to be when the subject resides in a foreign country. Private investigators recently have reported strong demand in background checks as the risk for scams and fraud increase, and more people are now connecting online.

A dating background check is simply a background check or verification process which involves a subject who was met over the Internet, and where the relationship is romantic in nature. If a relationship is progressing and there is a chance for a serious relationship, industry observers emphasize getting a background check early, since many consumers contact private investigators after the damage is done, and the fraud or scam complete.

Of course most people on the Internet on social networking sites and online dating websites are good people and honest. Criminals have unfortunately taken advantage of this situation, as nearly all such websites don't provide any verification process for their subscribers. As a result, many scammers are now targeting such websites and targeting the consumers online. The criminals pose as Mr. or Ms. Perfect and work to gain the victim's trust and heart - and later their money. Scammers are increasingly sophisticated in their techniques and distinguising the good from the bad is no an easy task, and a professional background is advised.

Major red flags include working overseas, sudden emergencies or illness, requests for money, and so on. Investigators warn however that the combinations are endless. In conclusion, online dating is a risk-reward game, and the risk continues to rise.

Best of luck,

A. Hathaway
© 2010 A. Hathaway
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Global Background Checks & Online Dating

Online Dating Increases Demand for Background Checks






Internet match-making sites like Match.com and eHarmony are in high demand worldwide, and combined with social networking sites like Facebook, more and more people are meeting via the Internet than ever before. With this new platform for meeting friends, business contacts and romance, comes new risks and consumers are increasingly turning to international private investigators. Industry observers agree it's wise to have online relationships verified. The alternative can be costly.

Scammers and criminals of fraud are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their techniques. Unfortunately, as methods of conducting fraud and dating scams increase in complexity, it is becoming much harder to determine who is the real thing on the Internet, and who is the criminal. International background checks are strongly advised for consumers who are considering a serious personal or business relationship with any individual overseas, especially if the relationship was begun online.

Experts claim that close to 90% of the relationships begun via the Internet are honest and open relationships, with no elements of fraud or scam. Because of the millions of users connecting with others online, however, the other 10% is a very large number of consumers worldwide. In other words, it's prudent to be cautious and get a dating background check before getting serious in any Internet romance. Private investigators often see clients after the damage has been done, and victims have had their identity stolen, or bank accounts drained. Therefore, it's a wise idea to get the background check early to minimize the risks involved.

What are the warning signs? Private investigators advise consumers to be skeptical of relationships too good to be true. Be extra cautious if the subject claims to be living or working abroad. Never send money to any individual overseas who is not known personally or verified by a professional private investigator. Be skeptical of any deals which require an advance payment. If the subject claims to have been an in accident or needs cash in the event of an emergency, do not send money or panic. Contact a professional private investigator for assistance.

Best of luck,

A. Hathaway
© 2010 A. Hathaway
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Monday, April 5, 2010
Internet Dating and Scam Check

Don't Be a Victim - Get a Background Check







These days, it seems that everyone is online, and increasingly common, people are meeting online. Websites such as Match.com and Facebook and eHarmony and hundreds more have changed the way people meet, socialize and find romantic partners. People from all over the world are now connecting online. With millions of customers on social networking and online dating websites, relationships are now commonly initiated via the Internet, rather than the old fashioned way. This is creating significant and new risks for consumers, and increased demand for investigators.

Many times, the individual on the other end of the world wide web is exactly who he or she claims to be. However, this can be very difficult to know for sure and verify. Mr. or Ms. Perfect, in many cases, can be rather misleading about his background, or even be a criminal conducting fraud. To avoid being a victim of fraud or scam, or identity theft, and to verify the person's identify and background, a dating background check is advised.

Online relationships with the greatest risk, and the hardest to verify, are international relationships. It can be very difficult to determine if the person is who he or she claims to be, and often verifying this requires the work of a professional private investigator or international background check company in the specific country or geographic region to uncover the facts.

There are plenty of honest and trustworthy people on the Internet. The problem is how to separate the good from the bad. Sites like Match.com, eHarmony and Facebook and many others allow scammers to approach their victims easily and from anywhere in the world. Criminals seek to obtain their objective which is normally advance fee fraud or a romance scam, and the techniques are now more sophisticated and difficult to detect.

Industry insiders and private investigators advise never to send money or personal data to anyone overseas who has not been verified. If the relationships seems to be going somewhere, a background check is a prudent decision and a good way to minimize your risk. Better to be safe than sorry.

Best of luck,

A. Hathaway
© 2010 A. Hathaway

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