Dangers of Online Dating in the LGBTQ Community<\/strong><\/h2>\nLesbians Are Catfished by Straight Men<\/b><\/h3>\n
Straight men catfish lesbians<\/a> on dating apps, pretending to be hot girls. They do this to make the girl fall for him to where he can show the lesbian that she actually fell for a guy and hopefully change her sexuality. However, the lesbian will probably not change her sexuality because she knows she is only into girls, not guys.<\/span><\/p>\n[aesop_image img=”https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/My-Post-38.jpg” panorama=”off” imgwidth=”100%” offset=”100%” align=”center” lightbox=”on” captionsrc=”custom” captionposition=”left” revealfx=”off” overlay_revealfx=”off”]\nRomance Scams (Sweetheart Scam)<\/b><\/h3>\n
Someone will message you saying sweet things to you, then tell you how much they love you and want to be with you within a matter of weeks. Once you fall for them and they establish your trust, they start asking for money for small things, and then gradually ask for money to fund expensive emergencies. They have usually stolen someone’s pictures, pretending to be someone else.<\/a> They also work overseas as an excuse as to why they can\u2019t meet you in person or FaceTime you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMinor Scam<\/b><\/h3>\n
The catfish<\/a> on LGBT dating apps are contacting victims, telling them how much they like them and how they want to see nude images of them. Sometimes, they will even invite the victim somewhere to perform explicit acts with them. A few days after their requests, the victim gets a phone call<\/a> claiming to be the authorities or parents calling to inform the victim that they slept with or sent pictures to a minor. They then demand the victim pays them a lot of money<\/a>, or they will go to the cops.<\/span><\/p>\nRobberies\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
You meet someone online<\/a> who claims that they really like you. They offer to meet you somewhere to get to know you better and tell you how excited they are to meet you. However, when they show up, it’s with an accomplice and they look nothing like their profile picture. They demand that you give them your money, and when you don\u2019t they beat you up and steal your wallet.<\/span><\/p>\nHarassment by Anti-LGBT Individuals<\/b><\/h3>\n
Straight people who are against the LGBT community have sometimes used dating apps<\/a> as tracking locators to find out where people who are LGBT live. Once they find these certain individuals, they beat them up just for being themselves. There are even countries such as Russia, Egypt, and South Africa that have law enforcement that use dating apps<\/a> to track LGBT individuals to arrest them.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/socialcatfish.com\/scamfish\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Carmel-Jones.jpg\")
Carmel Jones, a relationship coach who writes about LGBTQ+ relationships and dating on The Big Fling<\/a> has this to say:<\/p>\nStatistically speaking, online dating<\/a> is riskier in the LGBTQ community. However, awareness of the risks and safety measures are the best way to have a safe and optimistic online dating experience<\/a>.<\/p>\nDangers in the LGBTQ online dating<\/a> space include fake or misrepresented profiles, sexual pressure, and online or in-person abuse. Here are things to watch out for a while engaging in the online LGBTQ dating<\/a> community:<\/p>\nFake Profiles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nWebsites often use fake profiles to scam<\/a> their users, so make sure you are using a reputable dating website or app. This is a challenge for members of the LGBTQ community because many apps are designed for cis straight people, making less heard of apps more prevalent in the gay community.<\/p>\nLikewise, dangerous individuals use fake profiles to catfish<\/a> and hurt innocent people on dating apps. To keep an eye out for scams<\/a> and risky fake profiles, look for\/do the following:<\/p>\n\n- Check to see if their photos seem real:\n
\n- If their photos seem too good to be true, or there is a tiny amount of them, that is a red flag<\/a>. Most dating app users<\/a> upload multiple images that are not always professionally taken.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Run a reverse image search<\/a> their profile photos:\n
\n- People who are scammers<\/a> or fake often use stock images or images they’ve found on other people’s social media. This is a quick way<\/a> to figure out if the photos you see on the profile belong to someone else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Never give any personal information:<\/a>\n
\n- There is no reason for someone to ask for your social security<\/a> info, bank info, etc. on a dating app<\/a>. And do not meet in-person at your home address. Do the first meeting in public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Ask for social media accounts<\/a> to reference:\n
\n- Most people have various forms of social media<\/a>. A red flag is when someone says that they aren’t active on any social media<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Be hesitant to meet up too quickly:\n
\n- Someone looking to take advantage of you won’t waste their time on the app<\/a>. They may jump the gun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Online abuse<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nSometimes, people are online to be bullies<\/a>. If someone begins to make you feel uncomfortable online<\/a>, pressure you for nude images, or begins to harass or insult you, report them immediately. Trust your gut.<\/p>\nUnsafe in-person dates<\/p>\n
To avoid this, make sure to always meet the person in a public place first. Please spend a few days talking to them online<\/a> also rather than rushing into anything. And always tell a friend that you are meeting someone you’ve spoken with on a dating app.<\/a> Share your location with that person and check-in a couple of times.<\/p>\nSTDs<\/strong><\/p>\nSTDs are prevalent in any community, but there’s a fair degree of sexual liberation in the LGBTQ community, specifically. However, with a carefree and spontaneous attitude comes a bit of forgoing precaution.<\/p>\n
Always, no matter what, use protection with strangers, you engage in casual sex. You don’t know about their sexual history, and you don’t know them well enough to figure out whether they’d disclose an STI with you. Keep yourself safe!<\/p>\n
LGBTQ Online Dating Statistics and Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\nLGBT singles are more likely to use dating apps to find their significant other since it is easier to find someone with their same sexuality online versus trying<\/a> to guess in public places. Because of this, 56% of the LGBT community have dated someone they met online according to a Match<\/a> survey. Also, 65% of people from the transgender community have dated someone that they met online<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nWithin the LGBT community<\/a>, Grindr was the most popular dating app with 74% of people saying they have used it. Following Grindr, Scruff (31%), Hornet (27%), Tinder (27%), and Jack\u2019d (24%) were also a part of the top 5 apps being used within this community. 50% of these app users have used more than one app and 86% of Scruff and Hornet users have stated that they also use Grindr.<\/span><\/p>\nBecause so many people have dated someone they met online<\/a>, it is always important to remind those of the LGBT community to use dating apps safely. There are many fake profiles on all dating apps that try to scam their victims<\/a> out of their hard-earned money. 56% of people who are <\/strong>LGBT have stated that they have encountered profiles that were fake or misleading on dating apps.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
Romance Scams (Sweetheart Scam)<\/b><\/h3>\n
Someone will message you saying sweet things to you, then tell you how much they love you and want to be with you within a matter of weeks. Once you fall for them and they establish your trust, they start asking for money for small things, and then gradually ask for money to fund expensive emergencies. They have usually stolen someone’s pictures, pretending to be someone else.<\/a> They also work overseas as an excuse as to why they can\u2019t meet you in person or FaceTime you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The catfish<\/a> on LGBT dating apps are contacting victims, telling them how much they like them and how they want to see nude images of them. Sometimes, they will even invite the victim somewhere to perform explicit acts with them. A few days after their requests, the victim gets a phone call<\/a> claiming to be the authorities or parents calling to inform the victim that they slept with or sent pictures to a minor. They then demand the victim pays them a lot of money<\/a>, or they will go to the cops.<\/span><\/p>\n You meet someone online<\/a> who claims that they really like you. They offer to meet you somewhere to get to know you better and tell you how excited they are to meet you. However, when they show up, it’s with an accomplice and they look nothing like their profile picture. They demand that you give them your money, and when you don\u2019t they beat you up and steal your wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n Straight people who are against the LGBT community have sometimes used dating apps<\/a> as tracking locators to find out where people who are LGBT live. Once they find these certain individuals, they beat them up just for being themselves. There are even countries such as Russia, Egypt, and South Africa that have law enforcement that use dating apps<\/a> to track LGBT individuals to arrest them.<\/span><\/p>\n Statistically speaking, online dating<\/a> is riskier in the LGBTQ community. However, awareness of the risks and safety measures are the best way to have a safe and optimistic online dating experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dangers in the LGBTQ online dating<\/a> space include fake or misrepresented profiles, sexual pressure, and online or in-person abuse. Here are things to watch out for a while engaging in the online LGBTQ dating<\/a> community:<\/p>\n Fake Profiles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Websites often use fake profiles to scam<\/a> their users, so make sure you are using a reputable dating website or app. This is a challenge for members of the LGBTQ community because many apps are designed for cis straight people, making less heard of apps more prevalent in the gay community.<\/p>\n Likewise, dangerous individuals use fake profiles to catfish<\/a> and hurt innocent people on dating apps. To keep an eye out for scams<\/a> and risky fake profiles, look for\/do the following:<\/p>\n Online abuse<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Sometimes, people are online to be bullies<\/a>. If someone begins to make you feel uncomfortable online<\/a>, pressure you for nude images, or begins to harass or insult you, report them immediately. Trust your gut.<\/p>\n Unsafe in-person dates<\/p>\n To avoid this, make sure to always meet the person in a public place first. Please spend a few days talking to them online<\/a> also rather than rushing into anything. And always tell a friend that you are meeting someone you’ve spoken with on a dating app.<\/a> Share your location with that person and check-in a couple of times.<\/p>\n STDs<\/strong><\/p>\n STDs are prevalent in any community, but there’s a fair degree of sexual liberation in the LGBTQ community, specifically. However, with a carefree and spontaneous attitude comes a bit of forgoing precaution.<\/p>\n Always, no matter what, use protection with strangers, you engage in casual sex. You don’t know about their sexual history, and you don’t know them well enough to figure out whether they’d disclose an STI with you. Keep yourself safe!<\/p>\n LGBT singles are more likely to use dating apps to find their significant other since it is easier to find someone with their same sexuality online versus trying<\/a> to guess in public places. Because of this, 56% of the LGBT community have dated someone they met online according to a Match<\/a> survey. Also, 65% of people from the transgender community have dated someone that they met online<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Within the LGBT community<\/a>, Grindr was the most popular dating app with 74% of people saying they have used it. Following Grindr, Scruff (31%), Hornet (27%), Tinder (27%), and Jack\u2019d (24%) were also a part of the top 5 apps being used within this community. 50% of these app users have used more than one app and 86% of Scruff and Hornet users have stated that they also use Grindr.<\/span><\/p>\n Because so many people have dated someone they met online<\/a>, it is always important to remind those of the LGBT community to use dating apps safely. There are many fake profiles on all dating apps that try to scam their victims<\/a> out of their hard-earned money. 56% of people who are <\/strong>LGBT have stated that they have encountered profiles that were fake or misleading on dating apps.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nMinor Scam<\/b><\/h3>\n
Robberies\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Harassment by Anti-LGBT Individuals<\/b><\/h3>\n
Carmel Jones, a relationship coach who writes about LGBTQ+ relationships and dating on The Big Fling<\/a> has this to say:<\/p>\n\n
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LGBTQ Online Dating Statistics and Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n