{"id":2694,"date":"2023-09-29T12:54:26","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T19:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=2694"},"modified":"2023-09-29T12:54:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T19:54:46","slug":"ourtime-dating-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/ourtime-dating-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"OurTime Dating Scams: Catfishing, Love Scams, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you suspect you\u2019re a victim OurTime dating scams? Maybe you want to join the site to find online love<\/a>, but wonder if scammers make it too risky? Perhaps you\u2019ve lent money to someone you haven\u2019t met in person and want to determine if they\u2019re a con artist. The OurTime dating service provides matches and dating for adults age 50+.<\/p>\n

Though OurTime<\/a> caters to people who have just turned 50<\/a>, like Match.com<\/a>, it is often old seniors who feel \u2018aged out\u2019 from dating apps like Tinder<\/a>, Bumble<\/a>, or PlentyofFish<\/a>. According to the site, OurTime \u201chonors the freedom, wisdom, and appreciation for life that only comes with\u00a0time.\u201d What scammers and con<\/a> artists hear is that the 50+ market is a prime target for their crimes. Not only are daters age 50+ more financially secure<\/a>, but they might also be lonely and respond well to flattery.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/My-Post-2-3.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”200″ offset=”200″ align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

Join us as we explore the scams found on OurTime, how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you think you\u2019ve been victimized online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Beware These 3 OurTime Dating Scams<\/h2>\n

SCAM #1: <\/strong>Fake Profile<\/a><\/p>\n

The fake profile exists for a specific con- the question is which type of con. Sometimes fake profiles<\/a> are bots, which want to direct traffic away from OurTime<\/a> to a paid service or site. Fake profiles can also be catfish<\/a>, or daters trying to trick you into thinking they\u2019re someone else for fun and to conceal their identity. More commonly, fake profiles are foreign scammers who will act as if they\u2019ve fallen madly in love with you after a few messages or even just from reading your profile.<\/p>\n

They will immediately try and get you off the dating site<\/a>, saying they\u2019re sure you\u2019re the \u2018one\u2019. They will say they are canceling their account<\/a> and want to use email or outside messaging services instead. Why do they do this? As their profile is likely to be discovered<\/a> as a fake by the service. They might ask you to delete your account to focus on them or block you. That way you\u2019ll be unaware of how much time they spend on the site looking for other victims.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/My-Post-3-3.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”200″ offset=”200″ align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

What to do: If you\u2019re still on the service and suspect you are corresponding with a fake profile, report it to OurTime<\/a> and block the profile in question.<\/p>\n

SCAM<\/a> #2: In Search of Cash<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is often step 2 for romance scammers<\/a> who have fake profiles. Step 1 is luring you in and establishing contact. Once that has happened, they will say whatever it takes to get you to trust them. Their goal all along is money. Red flags<\/a> to look for: They declare extreme attachment to you very quickly, without ever meeting. They claim to travel a lot, usually for work, and be very successful. They list a multitude of hobbies meant to appeal to many personality types, as you aren\u2019t their only victim. While they\u2019re pursuing you, they are also pursuing other people.<\/p>\n

Whoever takes the bait will be focused on and asked for cash\/money wire<\/a>, to help them during an emergency, to prevent dire straits, or as a temporary loan. If you worry you\u2019re dealing with a scammer or others think you might be, conduct a comprehensive online search through Social Catfish<\/a>. We are a reverse search<\/a> platform which lets you scour the internet through comprehensive algorithm-based searches. The site looks through all major search engines and social media accounts<\/a>. This will let your background check the person you\u2019ve been talking with through only their email address<\/a>, name, username, phone number, social media accounts, and more.<\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/My-Post-4-3.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”200″ offset=”200″ align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\n

What to do: Stop contact with the romance scammer<\/a>. Forget about the compliments they\u2019ve given you. If you are involved with a scammer and confront them, without ever having given cash, they will likely block you. If you have already given them funds, review the FTC\u2019s plan of action: https:\/\/www.consumer.ftc.gov\/blog\/2018\/02\/has-online-love-interest-asked-you-money<\/a><\/p>\n

SCAM<\/a> #3 The Dating Service Itself<\/strong><\/p>\n

There have been numerous reports of billing issues on OurTime. Since a paid membership is necessary to access the site’s features, it is crucial to thoroughly review the instructions on canceling the membership. Failure to cancel prior to the billing date can result in automatic renewal and charges to your account. Several OurTime users have expressed dissatisfaction due to their memberships not being properly canceled and being charged incorrectly. This has left them feeling deceived by the dating service, with some reporting that their requests for a bank credit<\/a> were either denied or ignored.<\/p>\n

What to do: First, contact OurTime<\/a>\u00a0and explain your situation. If that doesn\u2019t work, contact your bank and see if you can block the charge. If not, consider asking for a refund through Apple Store or Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re currently communicating with someone and want to verify their identity, Social Catfish<\/a> is an invaluable tool. Even if you want to date someone locally, use Social Catfish\u2019s<\/a> web-based tools to verify daters are who they claim to be.<\/p>\n

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