FabSwingers.com forum: Fakes

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

How can you spot who is fake? Like a man claiming to be a woman. Also concerned about being underage.

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By *...H...WWoman
over a year ago

Cleethorpes

I'd always check that they're photo verified and preferably with real meet verifications. If not, at least have a quick cam chat

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By *illie99TV/TS
over a year ago

Central Scotland

"How can you spot who is fake? Like a man claiming to be a woman. Also concerned about being underage "

Hmmm as a man dressing like a woman, I guess that kind of makes me a fake

On the plus side Im a long way off being underage.....on second thoughts I might be so far off thats its not much of a plus at all !

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By *dam and slutCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

If your spidey sense is tingling then just stay away. ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Does everyone not need to be photo verified anymore ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To my knowledge photo verified has never been obligatory....

Spotting fakes as already said is about the spidey sense !! You just start to see the signs. I work on the basis of, I'll be somewhere on a specific date, if they are real they will turn up. If they aren't, they won't

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A lot of people ask for things and never give enough information back.

.. if they answer at all.

As for underage i'd imagine a lot of people wouldn't tell you unless they had to.

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By *ungBlackTopMan
over a year ago

salford

How do you report fake profiles? I think it’s disgusting people masquerade as other people when the person doesn’t have a clue their pics are all over the site!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they don’t send me face pics after chatting, dodge an invitation to cam, have no veris after being on the site a long time and ask me for any videos I have after about ten mins of chatting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m not photo verified. I have just blocked all people who aren’t verified in person. I hear there are lots of fake women. I’ve just been accused of being one so even verified in person doesn’t seem to help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You would think the verified profiles meeting in person would be safer but that isn’t the case at all.

I watched while an unverified female profile was verified 3 times on her request via updates in less than 40 mins by males that obviously had not met the lady in question.

Reported but the profile is still there.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

Sometimes the things they say too. Had a ‘single woman’ message recently asking what’s the sluttiest thing I’ve ever done. Women just don’t talk to each other like that, out of the blue, as an opening message.

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By *ungBlackTopMan
over a year ago

salford

"You would think the verified profiles meeting in person would be safer but that isn’t the case at all.

I watched while an unverified female profile was verified 3 times on her request via updates in less than 40 mins by males that obviously had not met the lady in question.

Reported but the profile is still there. "

I can only think it’s the people who verify the fake is the person creating the fake profiles to get verifications.

One guy has blatantly used images from a guy I train with in gym lol when confronted he blocked me obviously and now I can’t report him to get the images taken down. My mate is furious but nowt I can do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You serious - that’s madness.

I find ladies on here a lot more brash than the males.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

"You would think the verified profiles meeting in person would be safer but that isn’t the case at all.

I watched while an unverified female profile was verified 3 times on her request via updates in less than 40 mins by males that obviously had not met the lady in question.

Reported but the profile is still there.

I can only think it’s the people who verify the fake is the person creating the fake profiles to get verifications.

You can still report even if blocked - when you get to the page that tells you you're blocked go the top right hand corner and click the drop down menu - there's an option there to report which works even if blocked

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't engage in sexting off the bat. If they try, see that as someone just looking for wank fodder. Most men who pretend to be women, are not really looking to chat about normal things. They jump straight to fantasies etc..... Well that's just my experience anyway.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

There's various tools you can use OP, including Google Reverse Image and TinEye that will help you find pics that are "borrowed"

Beyond that it really is down to fit instinct - if something smells fishy, it usually is fishy kind of thing

Taking your time getting to know people, avoiding blatant sex chat and not jumping at the first chance to meet are all good ways to get to see how genuine people are

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

"Don't engage in sexting off the bat. If they try, see that as someone just looking for wank fodder. Most men who pretend to be women, are not really looking to chat about normal things. They jump straight to fantasies etc..... Well that's just my experience anyway. "

Yeah, sorry about that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah, sorry about that

Hahaha that was a pleasant surprise

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Ditto just plain fantasists.

You develop a sense over time, although it's not foolproof. I've seen a number of female profiles where I've thought "women just don't talk like that". Lo and behold, fake pictures.

I recommend finding a system of sorts, like if/when wank chat is acceptable, do you ask for specific photos or a phone call/ video chat, always social first (and where/ what kind of place you allocate for those), etc.

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Never 100% sure but yes pretty much can spot a fake.

Not verified either photo or by other fab members. Little or no profile write up, no photos or ones that are either so out of focus you can't work out whether it is actually a human-being in the photos and they quickly try to move the talk on to talk about sexual experiences, fantasies etc.

Oh and the number of porn stars who have moved to Newcastle is amazing the Tyne Valley should be renamed Silicon Valley.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Oh, and profiles with a lot of meet verifications in a very short time (particularly not club or social meets, and particularly single guys). Check the verifiers if you're not sure. I can never prove it, but sometimes it does look like someone has set up half a dozen accounts who've all verified each other (same writing style or spelling mistakes, sort of thing).

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

And pictures. Anything that looks professional or too good to be true, do an image search.

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By *bsolutebeginnersCouple
over a year ago

Planet Ork

All the 26 year old single females that message us I fear might be fake.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"All the 26 year old single females that message us I fear might be fake.

I think it's a safe bet that single females sending first messages are at least much more likely to be fake...

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By *bsolutebeginnersCouple
over a year ago

Planet Ork

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"How do you report fake profiles? I think it’s disgusting people masquerade as other people when the person doesn’t have a clue their pics are all over the site! "

You can report from their profile. Top right hand corner in the drop down menu on mobile.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"You would think the verified profiles meeting in person would be safer but that isn’t the case at all.

I watched while an unverified female profile was verified 3 times on her request via updates in less than 40 mins by males that obviously had not met the lady in question.

Reported but the profile is still there.

I can only think it’s the people who verify the fake is the person creating the fake profiles to get verifications.

You can still report from profile. Top right hand corner of the screen there is a drop down menu on mobile.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think folk are far more likely to be taking a few years off their age than adding a few on!

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Think folk are far more likely to be taking a few years off their age than adding a few on!"

Depends really. I get the under 30s telling me that they add on (or it's on their profile).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Think folk are far more likely to be taking a few years off their age than adding a few on!

Depends really. I get the under 30s telling me that they add on (or it's on their profile). "

Maybe under 30s add on & over 30s take a few years off?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Think folk are far more likely to be taking a few years off their age than adding a few on!

Depends really. I get the under 30s telling me that they add on (or it's on their profile).

Maybe under 30s add on & over 30s take a few years off?

Probably. Whatever is most likely to get them a meet.

Personally, the sentence "my profile is wrong I'm actually X not Y" gets a place on my block list.

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By *illen5Man
over a year ago

Bath

All unsolicited messages from those under 30 will be fake on ALL dating sites. No exceptions.

For replies to messages I send,I'm very sceptical.

Continued an extended convo with a 'girl'in brum. Got very descriptive about anal. Really!

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By *rx1Couple
over a year ago

North of Okehampton, South of Bideford

"You would think the verified profiles meeting in person would be safer but that isn’t the case at all.

I watched while an unverified female profile was verified 3 times on her request via updates in less than 40 mins by males that obviously had not met the lady in question.

Reported but the profile is still there.

I can only think it’s the people who verify the fake is the person creating the fake profiles to get verifications.

What is the point? Have you ever known Admin to take down profiles. They just make sure you cannot see each others profiles

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By *illen5Man
over a year ago

Bath

What is the point? Have you ever known Admin to take down profiles. They just make sure you cannot see each others profiles

the word useless springs to mind

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

What is the point? Have you ever known Admin to take down profiles. They just make sure you cannot see each others profiles

the word useless springs to mind"

Strange, I've found them to be helpful enough. Remember, they are volunteers and do it in their spare time. It can take up to 48 hours once reported. If they don't know, they can't act.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Yes Admin do remove profiles for having fake photos. I reported one for taking one of my photos and it was removed very quickly. That same person popped up again a week later with the same stolen photo and after reporting it, it was removed again.

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

Fake profiles are generally too good to be true.

Under 25, absolutely gorgeous, kinkier than a tory m.p.?

And wants to meet some one like me...

I don't get overwhelmed by mail, so I'd probably answer, but not get my hopes up.

As for under age? Is that a problem on here.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Fake profiles are generally too good to be true.

Under 25, absolutely gorgeous, kinkier than a tory m.p.?

And wants to meet some one like me...

I don't get overwhelmed by mail, so I'd probably answer, but not get my hopes up.

As for under age? Is that a problem on here. "

Kinkier than a Tory MP

I assume kids sign up for kicks, like with anything.

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

It's all about spidy sence . It's goes with oh were new and photos on later . Or my work is sensitive lol . Got one at the moment who's wife is always on shift or away lol . Or instant friends request and no pictures on there profile along with no meets . We set a simple ask . Early social meet please or even a ladies chat . It's not rude if your gen

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"It's all about spidy sence . It's goes with oh were new and photos on later . Or my work is sensitive lol . Got one at the moment who's wife is always on shift or away lol . Or instant friends request and no pictures on there profile along with no meets . We set a simple ask . Early social meet please or even a ladies chat . It's not rude if your gen "

I had no pictures for awhile. Landed in hospital shortly after joining Fab, lol.

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

I had no pictures for awhile. Landed in hospital shortly after joining Fab, lol. "
we are not saying that the rule Had one today no profile expansion with then both being athletic none smokers no tattoos exetra first message was hi . Next fronds request . Politlty asked for a picture of them both and what do you know his wife's at work but he has permission lol

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By *ohnygodMan
over a year ago

TOKYO Japan

Im only here who is 100% Orginal

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

And should you name or shame as sometimes admin seem a little slow of the mark .

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

One simple filter.

A phone call.

Use a burner phone, or make sure your number isn't linked to Facebook etc, and then remove any objections by offering to give it to them so they can withhold their number and call you.

No more fakes.

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

We agree . It's surprising how quick they block you lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What is the point? Have you ever known Admin to take down profiles. They just make sure you cannot see each others profiles

the word useless springs to mind"

I've reported a fake profile. It was removed the next day. Most admin are volunteers. There are a lot of requests to get through. They do the best they can.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"And should you name or shame as sometimes admin seem a little slow of the mark . "

"_randmrsminxy, arranged to meet them they were no shows, fake pics on profile." I didn't, but it's this easy to deliberately stitch someone up. *Admin, if you are reading this, it's an example of how naming and shaming doesn't work.*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cancelled a meet with someone after I ran their pics through Tineye and they’re ALL from the internet. He’s now got a status saying I’m a guy called Bruno (Bruno is who I’m now meeting). His status has been on for 7 hours ‘shaming’ me because I found him out. His status and pics are still up.

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By *rs Myvanwy Scarlet-BlackTV/TS
over a year ago

Darlaston

OMG I've just found a fake or 2 was a guy that claimed we played at a club showed me his cock picture's so I dug deeper asking questions he then updated his status saying stuff about me then left fab I've now recived another message same picture but half the age and now lives down the road from me what's real and what's fake on here?

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By *illen5Man
over a year ago

Bath

As this site is all about meeting people, the truth comes out eventually.

Phonecalls from witheld numbers before meeting seem like a good idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they've nothing to hide maybe say hi on the phone

Mind you that's still dosent guarantee anything

Social coffee meet if not to far to travel

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By *illen5Man
over a year ago

Bath

Travelled 90mins for a coffee no-show. Could see them on the fab radar too.

Always have a good backup plan, shopping etc

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

"And should you name or shame as sometimes admin seem a little slow of the mark .

Was funny lol but why let sad people spoil it . And yes I have reported some and admin do not remove them they just block you .

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

"I cancelled a meet with someone after I ran their pics through Tineye and they’re ALL from the internet. He’s now got a status saying I’m a guy called Bruno (Bruno is who I’m now meeting). His status has been on for 7 hours ‘shaming’ me because I found him out. His status and pics are still up. "

Need we say more

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

"And should you name or shame as sometimes admin seem a little slow of the mark .

Was funny lol but why let sad people spoil it . And yes I have reported some and admin do not remove them they just block you . "

I just keep reporting them before blocking them myself. I use the notes facility as well when I block as I tend to forget why, old age creeping up lol.

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By *iReyWoman
over a year ago

Cheshire East

They've been on the site for a while, aren't photo verified or even meet Veri's. And as others have said language is key, most women aren't quite so vulgar in their profiles and opening messages. And if they start off talking about sex it's just a bloke tugging at himself not a woman

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Need we say more

To update... my status similar to my post and NOT naming him was removed. His status naming me as well as his fake pics are still up.

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By *randmrsminxyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

Had another one today . We have been messaging for a week . We did kik his wife was joining on weekend . Never did . We suggested some meet dates but always he needed to check . Suggested a phone chat. Nope and it was them at approached us . Blocked and reported . But you guesed it still on fab

This spoils a great site .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had a "woman" arrange to meet me. Blocked me on the morning of the meet. Had another I was talking to for a few days. Asked for my lil but wouldn't voice or video. Fab is a funny place. I don't mean this in a horrible way but some of the people behind fake accounts must be unfulfilled in life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Had a "woman" arrange to meet me. Blocked me on the morning of the meet. Had another I was talking to for a few days. Asked for my lil but wouldn't voice or video. Fab is a funny place. I don't mean this in a horrible way but some of the people behind fake accounts must be unfulfilled in life."

Lil?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lil? "

Kik I reckon, l is next to k on the keyboard

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Guys, if a 19 year old stunner makes the first contact with you don't get excited, they are fake. It's happening more and more in my area of west London for some reason, all similar style profiles, I think it may be some hooking ring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lil?

Kik I reckon, l is next to k on the keyboard

Ahhh.... mine always switches to lol... a word I never use

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By *ssex_VixenWoman
over a year ago

Maldon

Me me a “fake” profile is as;

Been here for a while, not veried in any way.

Little to no profile info

18-99 age range

Couples with only male photos

Photos of photos in profiles

Verifications from meeting after being here 24 hours yet nothing for months after.

Couples that can travel or accommodate

Couples who haven’t been veried in over 12 months.

People who demand a lot but offer very little on their own profiles.

People who only chat on Kik/WA

List goes on. That’s why I rarely meet.

Reported many profiles, some get dealt with. Some don’t. That’s life I guess

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Need we say more

To update... my status similar to my post and NOT naming him was removed. His status naming me as well as his fake pics are still up. "

His status and fake pictures are now gone but he’s still on here to do it all again. That’s the problem. Steal a pic get banned surely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Need we say more

To update... my status similar to my post and NOT naming him was removed. His status naming me as well as his fake pics are still up.

His status and fake pictures are now gone but he’s still on here to do it all again. That’s the problem. Steal a pic get banned surely "

Completely agree, just a few days ago I was informed one of my photos was being used as a couples profile pic and had an extremely crude status next to it saying how the new girl loved being used and abused. I contacted admin and the photo was removed but the profile is still there. The frustrating aspect is that they had been verified 17 times! So I can’t even trust verifications 100% now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mrs H met a guy off a different site just for a social then he got in contact months later on Fab and was using my wife's pics as a fake veri account to bolster his profile. I had a right go at him and he still denied it the creep. Reported of course xx Mrs is ok xx

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