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Phishing & Dating Scams Investigations
Phishing & Dating Scams Investigations
Phishing and Online Dating Scams is where Cyber criminals adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. They use the illusion of a romantic or new relationship to manipulate and/or steal their identity from the victim.
The stats in South Africa and worldwide show that over the years of investigating such Con artists are 38% present of the time, on most dating and social media sites. They will use techniques to lure you in and get you to take the bait and trick you into giving information to criminals that they shouldn’t have access to. They will pursue a seemingly strong connection with you, despite plans to meet in person which never materializes.
Once they have secured your trust, they will ask you to send money for things like cell phones Notebooks, to defraud or scam more innocent victims, and will even ask you as the victim for travel money or investment opportunities as they have an issue Tax related and that his bank account is frozen. In reality, they will either pocket these funds and/or use your bank account information for further fraudulent activities.
If you meet someone online ask us to investigate and verify if you are dealing with a real person because they normally ask you for your bank account information to deposit money, they are most likely using your account to carry out other theft and fraud schemes. Cases like these are run by international crime syndicates which pose as a serious danger to your personal safety.
Be careful of what you post and make public online. Scammers use this to better understand and target you. They request inappropriate photos or financial information to extort you. Never send money to anyone you have only communicated with online or by phone.
At Cheaters Investigations, we take every scam with unwavering sensitivity, professionalism, and discretion. We understand the emotional complexities of this type of investigation, and we guarantee all cases confidential.
