Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that something isn't right.
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Legend: 🔴 Major red flag | 🟡 Warning sign
Asks for money (ANY amount)
Number one rule: never send money before meeting in person.
Refuses video calls
Real people have no problem video chatting. This is THE biggest red flag.
Too good to be true
Model-level looks + desperate for you = suspicious. Reverse image search!
Moves too fast
Declarations of love within days? Be very skeptical.
Sob stories early on
Setting up to ask for money later. Classic scammer move.
Asks for "load" or phone credits
Very common Filipino scam. Load requests = red flag.
Vague about job/life
Real people have details to share about their daily life.
Pushes for WhatsApp/Telegram fast
Moving away from dating site moderation and records.
✅ Green Flags (Good Signs)
- ✓ Has a verifiable job/education
- ✓ Happy to video call anytime
- ✓ Consistent stories and details
- ✓ Never asks for money or "load"
- ✓ Introduces you to friends/family
- ✓ Takes things at a normal pace