The person always refuses to meet in person. Is that a warning sign?
Yes, if it keeps happening. Everyone cancels sometimes, but a person who has chatted with you for weeks or months, lives within reach and always has a new reason not to meet is very often not who they claim to be. Combined with no video calls, it is one of the strongest signs of a fake profile.
Typical excuses: a sudden work trip, a sick parent, a transfer, an accident just before the date. The scammer wants the relationship to stay online, where the photos and the story cannot be checked.
What to do
- Suggest a specific, easy meeting – a coffee near their place – and see whether they commit to a date.
- If they cancel, ask for a video call at the same time instead. Refusing both is the sign.
- Stop sharing personal details and never send money until you have met.
- Check the person's photos, number and name for warning signs before you invest more time.
Frequently asked questions
- They say they will meet after their exams / project / divorce. Should I wait?
- Waiting costs nothing, but do not send money or share documents while you wait. If the date keeps moving, the excuse is the pattern.
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