Google Hangouts Scams and Other Dating Traps
Online dating is fun, but sometimes it comes with unpleasant surprises. Fraud is huge, so beware of Google Hangouts scams and other romance tricks.
The amount of Google Hangouts scams increases daily as technology advances very fast, as well. The crooks approach their victims on any topic, but most of them reach out to their targets when it comes to online dating, job opportunities, investments or other great deals and sales.
Primarily, any romance scammer on Hangouts tries to get the victims to send money claiming to be someone who is not, while those who trick their marks pretend to sell items for unbelievable prices.
Let’s build a Hangouts scammer list together and warn the rest of the world about their existence. Check out the articles below and contribute with the names that these criminals use.
Here is a complete list of Google Hangouts scams that everyone should be aware of.
Online dating is fun, but sometimes it comes with unpleasant surprises. Fraud is huge, so beware of Google Hangouts scams and other romance tricks.
How the scam works: There is no secret that when they’re out of the country working hard, sailors and soldiers are missing affectionate times from the opposite sex. Needless to say, they are the most vulnerable to the Sex Extortion (or ‘Sextortion’) scam. However, it could happen to anybody who is looking to find a … Compromising Chats on Google Hangouts, Messenger or Zoom Read More »
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A new extortion twist to online dating scams is making the rounds. From avoiding meet-up requests to Google Hangout app scams, beware!
Beware of the Admirer E-card scam! Watch out for any type of romance scammer on Hangouts that asks you to download a file.
New job opportunity scam, happening on platforms like Zoom, Google Hangouts or other social media sites. Here's how it works.
Many people are willing to relocate in search of a new job. If you're one of them, be aware of the Corporate Discount Scam.
Watch out for the Direct Deposit Scam, one of the most notorious Skype/Zoom/Google Hangouts app scams. Here is how it works:
The Global Currency Arbitrage Scam, Presented as an Investment with Great ROI If there’s one thing everybody loves, it’s the idea of getting rich quickly. That’s why people are so prone to jump on opportunities they should probably know are too good to be true. Beware of the Global Currency Arbitrage Scam, a proposal where … Investments with Great Returns Read More »
Are you into online dating and romance? Watch the video here to see how the Free Meal scam works. It's one of the notorious Hangouts app scams.
Online dating scams alert. Feel free to share your experience, expose names, and add to the Google Hangouts scammer list.
The fake online dating student is one of the craziest online dating scams. It could happen on any platform and involve a video camera, too.