WeGoLook Helps Prevent Online Daters from Falling for Catfish Scams
Nationwide, USA (PRWEB) January 14, 2014 -- With over 40 million people stating that they have tried online dating, internet scammers targeting this multi-billion industry is increasing daily. The practice of “catfishing” is increasing, where a potential online date falsely represents themselves in an online profile and through conversations. While it is common that most online profiles overstate one’s attributes, many profiles are scams to cause an individual to “lend” money to a potential suitor.
Online dating scams have been around since the conception of sites such as eHarmony.com and Match.com. Although, the recent rise scams have turned from little white lies to fraudulent activity. Scammers will lure the victim in by appearing seemingly attractive and engaging in conversations stating just the right thing to woo their match. Eventually, the scammer will request their online date to send or wire them money. Generally the online date will tell the victim a sob story about their financial situation. The victim will wire or send money orders to the online scammer—never to hear from the “online date” date again.
Companies like WeGoLook are now specializing in services to mitigate your online dating risks. The company has already saved individuals from falling in love with a scam. WeGoLook will send a local Agent will meet with the online date in a public location. The Agent will take several current photos and verify that the individual’s state issued ID matches the name provided and complete a WeGoLook Report. The WeGoLook report is available to the customer generally within 72 hours and pricing starts at $59.
It is especially important verify your online date if you are engaging in a long distance relationship. WeGoLook has discovered online frauds and legitimate dates alike. And if (s)he really is too good to be true, they will have nothing to hide when you add the extra assurance to your new found relationship.
WeGoLook is third party verification company featuring over 10,000 Agents in the United States. Agents capture dynamic data through the use of photo and video verification and complete custom tasking such as item pickup and delivery and more. WeGoLook specialized in verifying online dates, autos, properties, boats, heavy equipment, antiques, electronics, furniture, RV’s and other assets. WeGoLook is a global service and has expanded to international markets in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia with other countries to follow.
For additional information about WeGoLook please contact 855.265.5665 or http://www.wegolook.com.
Robin Smith, COO, WeGoLook, LLC, http://www.wegolook.com, +1 (855) 265-5665, [email protected]
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