Sinister Online Dating Chat-up Lines:
Watch Out! They’re More Than What They Seem

Online scamming and fake dating profiles are a very real danger of online dating. Thankfully, a lot of scammers are lazy and therefore it is quite easy to see through this. However, it is important to be aware that there are some people out there who know a thing or two. Dating industry expert Charly Lester says, "Scamming is a very real problem in the world of online dating, and scammers are getting more and more sophisticated." As a result, Scamalytics (a firm based in London) have developed a special software that can instantly identify scammers (grammar, however, is often a big indicator to begin with!). They have come up with a couple of the most common phrases that scammers use. It is therefore wise to avoid these!

This is a generic catch-all. Of course, most singles are out there looking for 'the one' with whom they can start a family. And of course we’re all looking for someone with a good character… If you do see this line, well, next! Aside from anything else, it is also quite formally written… It just doesn’t sound like a real person talking at all.

NEXT! For the majority of online dating users, “no pic, no deal” is a standard phrase and so it should be. It’s not just that looks actually count for something but… Seriously, you’d like to know exactly who you are talking to. Anyone who hides their pictures is up to something suspicious. Furthermore, sending an email address is also a big no-no on most sites. Not to mention the grammar is pretty questionable.

Most other chat-up lines follow this general trend. Not only are they terribly written, but they’re also long-winded and boring. If anyone you’re communicating with speaks like a robot, our advice would be to leave them. There are of course other signs that will show you whether or not something in likely to be a scammer. You can read about them there in our online dating tips.