{"id":2806,"date":"2023-10-06T13:18:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T20:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/blog\/?p=2806"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:22:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T18:22:09","slug":"coffee-meets-bagel-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/coffee-meets-bagel-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee Meets Bagel Scams: Catfishing and Love Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-is_sticky=\"false\" data-sticky_toc_position=\"left\" data-hide_sticky_on_mobile=\"false\" data-sticky_button_icon='&lt;svg style=\"color:#000000;\" class=\"ub_sticky-toc-open-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"34px\" width=\"34px\" viewBox=\"0, 0, 448, 512\"&gt;&lt;path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 96C0 78.33 14.33 64 32 64H416C433.7 64 448 78.33 448 96C448 113.7 433.7 128 416 128H32C14.33 128 0 113.7 0 96zM0 256C0 238.3 14.33 224 32 224H416C433.7 224 448 238.3 448 256C448 273.7 433.7 288 416 288H32C14.33 288 0 273.7 0 256zM416 448H32C14.33 448 0 433.7 0 416C0 398.3 14.33 384 32 384H416C433.7 384 448 398.3 448 416C448 433.7 433.7 448 416 448z\"&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;' data-sticky_button_color=\"#000000\" data-sticky_toc_width=\"320px\" class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-7ba9df05-7926-4183-a430-bf9ea8ec301e\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/coffee-meets-bagel-scams\/#0-scam-1-foreign-money-wire-scams\" style=\"\">Scam #1: Foreign Money Wire Scams<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/coffee-meets-bagel-scams\/#1-scam-2-old-photos\" style=\"\">Scam #2: Old Photos<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/coffee-meets-bagel-scams\/#2-scam-3-fake-career\" style=\"\">Scam #3: Fake Career<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/coffee-meets-bagel-scams\/#3-scam-4-no-reply\" style=\"\">Scam #4: No Reply<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/coffee-meets-bagel-scams\/#4-scam-5-fake-photos\" style=\"\">Scam #5: Fake Photos<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered about Coffee Meets Bagel scams and if the popular dating site is worth your time and money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/site.coffeemeetsbagel.com\/\">Coffee Meets Bagel<\/a> (CMB) is a free to join, friendly dating application started by a team of 3 sisters. It gained popularity after being featured on the TV show \u201cShark Tank,\u201d during which the sisters declined Mark Cuban\u2019s 30 million dollar offer. On <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/coffee-meets-bagel-review\/\">Coffee Meets Bagel<\/a>, users are filtered through an algorithm (based on location, interests, and more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dating service can be downloaded as an app available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Although CBD\u2019s listed intent is to use \u201cin-depth profiles\u201d and \u201cicebreakers\u201d for <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/navigating-the-world-of-free-dating-sites-tips-to-stay-safe-and-find-genuine-connections\/\">genuine connections<\/a>, does it live up to the hype? Join us as we explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/scam-alert-unmasking-the-chris-brown-impersonator-targeting-innocent-victims\/\">scams that are commonly found on the site and how you can avoid being a victim<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><div class=\"search_mb_2020 scfb_mb_search scfb_full_search blog_content_search\"> <div class=\"search-form-2020\"  data-js-r=\"search.form\">\n    <div class=\"row tabs-content\">\n        <div class=\"scf-tooltip-badge-target\" data-badge-number=\"1\" data-badge-position=\"badge-bl\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-3\">\n\n            <div class=\"tabs\" data-pause=\"false\">\n                <div class=\"dropdown-overlay\"  data-js-r=\"search.form.dropdown_overlay\"><\/div>\n                <a data-item=\"0\" data-type=\"2\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\" class=' active '><i class=\"si-user\"><\/i> <span>Name<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"1\" data-type=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-email-address-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-email\"><\/i> <span>Email<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"2\" data-type=\"3\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-phone-lookup\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-phone\"><\/i> <span>Phone<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"3\" data-type=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-username-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-username\"><\/i> <span>Username<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"4\" data-type=\"5\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-address-check\/\" class=' address_search_menue '><i class=\"si-location\"><\/i> <span>Address<\/span><\/a>\n                <a data-item=\"5\" data-type=\"4\" href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/reverse-image-search\/\" class=' '><i class=\"si-image\"><\/i> <span>Image<\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-7\"  data-js-r=\"search.input.all\">\n            <div 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    <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"file-progress\">\n                        <div class=\"file-progress-value\">Uploading...<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <label class=\"scf-tooltip-val anim\" style=\"display: block;\"><\/label>\n        \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-sm-2 text-center\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"go\"  data-js-r=\"search.go\">Search<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- Bulk -->\n       \n    <p class=\"respect-privacy\"><span class=\"si-secured-fill\"><\/span> We Respect Your Privacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script>\n    var uploaded_images = [];\n<\/script><\/div><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-1250x703.png 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/22-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"0-scam-1-foreign-money-wire-scams\">Scam #1: Foreign Money Wire Scams<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Coffee Meets Bagel seems to acknowledge that its users are at high risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/unveiling-a-sophisticated-scam-brandons-encounter-with-a-crypto-investment-deception\/\">encountering 419\/Nigerian scams<\/a>. Their <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/avoiding-social-engineering-in-online-gaming-communities-staying-safe-and-informed\/\">online informational site even has a page set up telling you what to avoid<\/a> and takes down profiles of this type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the site does not catch all <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/oil-rig-scammers-photos-how-to-tell-if-the-person-youre-talking-to-is-a-scammer\/\">scammers<\/a>. This <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/the-artists-betrayal-mckalas-journey-from-friendship-to-financial-scam\/\">financially dangerous scam<\/a> starts with users who claim they are on vacation or temporarily out of the country. They might say they are in the military or come up with excuse after excuse. They will come on strong with grandiose expressions of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe they push you to make the relationship exclusive, even though you\u2019ve never met. They might claim to have an Ivy League education or be a high-powered CEO, while their writing style does not seem indicative of someone educated or well-spoken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the end goal of these users declaring their love? Money. They will ask you for help through PayPal, money wire, or that you send cash or <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/victim-marries-romance-scammer-and-pays-for-marriage-license-with-gift-cards\/\">gift cards<\/a> by postal mail. Although they will have contacted you to continue to establish trust, money has been their goal all along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t believe anyone you haven\u2019t met in person or don\u2019t know intimately. If you repeatedly deny their request for money, they will usually block you. If you\u2019ve already made the mistake of sending stranger money under the guise of love, report the user to Coffee Meets Bagel and contact the FTC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23-1250x703.png 1250w, https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"1-scam-2-old-photos\">Scam #2: Old Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Although a dater might not realize it, selecting old photographs of themselves is a form of \u201ccatfishing.\u201d Users who don\u2019t look like their photographs is another common complaint on CMB. Typically, it happens when users upload photos of themselves when they were significantly younger or 20, 30, or more pounds lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be cautious, ask your future date how recent their photographs are. You can also look up their phone number, name, or username on <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/\">Social Catfish<\/a> to find their more current images on social media accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"2-scam-3-fake-career\">Scam #3: Fake Career<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Another complaint about CMB is that everyone claims to be a doctor or a lawyer, i.e., have a stable, well-paying career. A percentage of users listing fake professions are foreign <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/understanding-the-legal-implications-photocopying-u-s-government-id-cards-and-spotting-scammers\/\">scammers<\/a>, while others are catfish or people looking for one-night stands who don\u2019t think you\u2019ll ever find out the truth. If someone is a doctor or lawyer, you will be able to find out more about them online with a comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/dark-web\/\">web search<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"3-scam-4-no-reply\">Scam #4: No Reply<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Since the Coffee Meets Bagel <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/identifying-unauthorized-apps-on-your-phone\/\">app<\/a> is not as popular as Plenty of Fish, Bumble, or Tinder, you might sign up and pay for membership features only to find that other users have signed up for free accounts and stopped using CMB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, many users complain that they message people and never hear back. Even when they talk to users, the <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-know-if-someone-is-on-dating-sites-2\/\">site alerts them that they\u2019ve been communicating with a foreign scammer whose profile was taken<\/a> down.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"4-scam-5-fake-photos\">Scam #5: Fake Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Even worse than old photographs are fake photographs. This is when someone uses images of a model or highly attractive person for a <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/how-to-report-fake-accounts-on-instagram\/\">fake account<\/a>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/protecting-your-business-from-supplier-fraud-key-warning-signs-to-watch-out-for\/\">warning sign<\/a> is a profile with very few photos or pictures that look straight out of a magazine. 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