You Were Almost Scammed!

Don’t worry—you’re totally safe! This website was created by a couple of YouTubers to help people avoid falling victim to scams like this. But if this had been a “real” scam site, it could’ve cost you a lot more than just your time.

Here’s how it works: scammers create fake dating websites filled with profiles that look like real people but aren’t. The pictures are stolen, and the profiles are run by bots or paid scammers pretending to be those people. Hidden in the fine print—stuff no one reads—they admit it’s all fake. But by then, they’ve already hooked you.

Once you’re in, they get you to pay to talk to these “matches.” You buy credits, and every message costs money. Among a lot of other scam methods. The scammers string you along with sweet words, promises of a meet-up, or just enough emotional connection to keep you paying. The goal? To squeeze as much money as possible from you before you realize it’s all a lie.

But don’t feel bad—this happens to a lot of people. Way more than you’d imagine! Scammers are really good at what they do, but now you know the truth. Stay skeptical, avoid websites that make you pay to chat, and always do a quick search to check if a site is legit.

You’re smarter now, and we’re rooting for you! Stay safe out there!