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

Hi all, we’ve been on here a little while now and for the most part it’s ok, but what are the best ways to spot a faker/time waster? We are honest with the people we talk too but I get the feeling lots aren’t (I know, I know it’s kinda obvious), so what are you’re sure fire tips??

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By *tirling DarkCouple
over a year ago

Stirling

Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen.

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By *imply_SensualMan
over a year ago

warrington

Been members for a while and have not even been photo verified is a bit of a red flag for me.

As a guy, I see a lot of female profile just advertising their insta or snap profiles too, another red flag - yes they may be real people, but chances are they are here for followers, not meets.

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By *aunchy RaccoonsCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

Unverified Couples and Single Females that aren't new and don't have any pictures are the obvious signs.

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


"Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen."

I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that?

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By *lim Jim 69Man
over a year ago

Milton Keynes


"Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen.

I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that? "

Google 'reverse search image' ..you have to upload an image you want to search then up pops all the results of where you will find that image.

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By *etwifeandhim69Couple
over a year ago

Darlington


"Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen.

I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that?

Google 'reverse search image' ..you have to upload an image you want to search then up pops all the results of where you will find that image."

If you're using a PC, you can just copy the link address of the photo. Dont know about mobile.

Rule of thumb on Fab should be, always assume you are getting catfished.

If an account has zero verifications...assume it's fake.

If an account has only photo verification....assume it's fake (photos can be faked).

If an account has only one other type of verification, assume it's fake.

If an account has only one verification of each type, assume (or multiple veris from just one profile) it's fake.

IF an account hasnt been verified in several years, assume it's fake.

Unless it's a active profile with regular-ish meets (lockdown period withstanding) OR we saw those people at a social event, We always assume it's fake till we are 100% sure it's not. One of the few ways to do that is reverse image searching photos so it's a good trick to learn about and use.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who spend their time pissing others around because they're sad individuals. There's also a lot of chancers who think you'll shag them just because you turned up to a meet and they're not what they claimed they where.

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

Get the Tineye extension for your browser, then when you right click an image you can search it on Google. And yes, it's very effective at finding stolen pictures on the internet.

I'm sure those that use them know this, but I guess they gamble that people won't search them (fake women profiles definitely gamble because men are idiots )

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By *harAndBryCouple
over a year ago

Peterborough / Stamford


"I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that? "

How depends on whether you're on a PC/laptop, an Android phone or an Apple phone.

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


"Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen.

I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that?

Google 'reverse search image' ..you have to upload an image you want to search then up pops all the results of where you will find that image.

If you're using a PC, you can just copy the link address of the photo. Dont know about mobile.

Rule of thumb on Fab should be, always assume you are getting catfished.

If an account has zero verifications...assume it's fake.

If an account has only photo verification....assume it's fake (photos can be faked).

If an account has only one other type of verification, assume it's fake.

If an account has only one verification of each type, assume (or multiple veris from just one profile) it's fake.

IF an account hasnt been verified in several years, assume it's fake.

Unless it's a active profile with regular-ish meets (lockdown period withstanding) OR we saw those people at a social event, We always assume it's fake till we are 100% sure it's not. One of the few ways to do that is reverse image searching photos so it's a good trick to learn about and use.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who spend their time pissing others around because they're sad individuals. There's also a lot of chancers who think you'll shag them just because you turned up to a meet and they're not what they claimed they where. "

I'm fake then?

If I was fake, I'd come up with a better profile and steal better pics...

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By *etwifeandhim69Couple
over a year ago

Darlington


"Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen.

I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that?

Google 'reverse search image' ..you have to upload an image you want to search then up pops all the results of where you will find that image.

If you're using a PC, you can just copy the link address of the photo. Dont know about mobile.

Rule of thumb on Fab should be, always assume you are getting catfished.

If an account has zero verifications...assume it's fake.

If an account has only photo verification....assume it's fake (photos can be faked).

If an account has only one other type of verification, assume it's fake.

If an account has only one verification of each type, assume (or multiple veris from just one profile) it's fake.

IF an account hasnt been verified in several years, assume it's fake.

Unless it's a active profile with regular-ish meets (lockdown period withstanding) OR we saw those people at a social event, We always assume it's fake till we are 100% sure it's not. One of the few ways to do that is reverse image searching photos so it's a good trick to learn about and use.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who spend their time pissing others around because they're sad individuals. There's also a lot of chancers who think you'll shag them just because you turned up to a meet and they're not what they claimed they where.

I'm fake then?

If I was fake, I'd come up with a better profile and steal better pics...

"

Did someone say you where fake? No. Get over it.

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

Really fuzzy low resolution pictures, usually a screenshot of stolen picture

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

Maybe not fake but lacking effort and lazy....

Bios with minimal details.... 'just ask'

(Also we're a newish couple and no Verifications yet but promise we're not fake lol)

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


"Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen.

I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that?

Google 'reverse search image' ..you have to upload an image you want to search then up pops all the results of where you will find that image.

If you're using a PC, you can just copy the link address of the photo. Dont know about mobile.

Rule of thumb on Fab should be, always assume you are getting catfished.

If an account has zero verifications...assume it's fake.

If an account has only photo verification....assume it's fake (photos can be faked).

If an account has only one other type of verification, assume it's fake.

If an account has only one verification of each type, assume (or multiple veris from just one profile) it's fake.

IF an account hasnt been verified in several years, assume it's fake.

Unless it's a active profile with regular-ish meets (lockdown period withstanding) OR we saw those people at a social event, We always assume it's fake till we are 100% sure it's not. One of the few ways to do that is reverse image searching photos so it's a good trick to learn about and use.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who spend their time pissing others around because they're sad individuals. There's also a lot of chancers who think you'll shag them just because you turned up to a meet and they're not what they claimed they where.

I'm fake then?

If I was fake, I'd come up with a better profile and steal better pics...

Did someone say you where fake? No. Get over it. "

By your definition. Photo verified, one verification by meeting.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Someone wanting to take the conversation offsite in the great few messages is a huge red flag. AVOID at all costs.

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By *lirty-CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Bexley

Checking images aside, we find chatting is the best way. We're not in a hurry to meet anyone so just let things take their time and see what happens as we do in real life. Time wasters who just want to talk dirty and wank and fakes reveal themselves quite quickly.

We'd definitely want to see them on camera (not faces) before agreeing to meet, especially if we were looking for couples.

Those who are prepared to agree short notice meetings with people they've only exchanged a few messages with are always going to be vulnerable to being caught out.

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By *lirty-CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Bexley


"Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen.

I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that?

Google 'reverse search image' ..you have to upload an image you want to search then up pops all the results of where you will find that image."

I believe something as simple as flipping images defeats the reverse search process so passing that test is not a guarantee that an image hasn't been stolen. It's still worth checking but we wouldn't rely on the results.

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


"Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen.

I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that?

Google 'reverse search image' ..you have to upload an image you want to search then up pops all the results of where you will find that image.

If you're using a PC, you can just copy the link address of the photo. Dont know about mobile.

Rule of thumb on Fab should be, always assume you are getting catfished.

If an account has zero verifications...assume it's fake.

If an account has only photo verification....assume it's fake (photos can be faked).

If an account has only one other type of verification, assume it's fake.

If an account has only one verification of each type, assume (or multiple veris from just one profile) it's fake.

IF an account hasnt been verified in several years, assume it's fake.

Unless it's a active profile with regular-ish meets (lockdown period withstanding) OR we saw those people at a social event, We always assume it's fake till we are 100% sure it's not. One of the few ways to do that is reverse image searching photos so it's a good trick to learn about and use.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who spend their time pissing others around because they're sad individuals. There's also a lot of chancers who think you'll shag them just because you turned up to a meet and they're not what they claimed they where.

I'm fake then?

If I was fake, I'd come up with a better profile and steal better pics...

Did someone say you where fake? No. Get over it.

By your definition. Photo verified, one verification by meeting."

Assumption. Fuck ups, mother of all.

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

It’s very revealing what Google 'reverse search image' shows up !!!!!

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

On my phone I can't reverse image search, have to use Google lens now.

Haven't found a fake image with it yet.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

They usually have more miles on the clock than claimed, definitely had more than one careful owner and no warranty.

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By *eeshelleTV/TS
over a year ago

Marlow


"Reverse search their pictures, amazing how many come back as stolen.

I’m probably being thick, but how do I do that? "

I have no idea either?

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By *erlins5Man
over a year ago

South Fife

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By *tue555Man
over a year ago

Passed Beyond Reach

Those that have hidden profiles are definitely fake especially if they don't have any verifications

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By *erlins5Man
over a year ago

South Fife

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By *erlins5Man
over a year ago

South Fife

If a profile isn't even photo verified I steer clear. Also a huge list of what they like, as if they have just ticked every box along with age range 18-99 and a profile text that just says will fill this in later are all red flags to me. The age range one on its own is not a red flag to me though if the rest looks right

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley


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Rule of thumb on Fab should be, always assume you are getting catfished.

If an account has zero verifications...assume it's fake.

If an account has only photo verification....assume it's fake (photos can be faked).

If an account has only one other type of verification, assume it's fake.

If an account has only one verification of each type, assume (or multiple veris from just one profile) it's fake.

IF an account hasnt been verified in several years, assume it's fake.

Unless it's a active profile with regular-ish meets (lockdown period withstanding) OR we saw those people at a social event, We always assume it's fake till we are 100% sure it's not. One of the few ways to do that is reverse image searching photos so it's a good trick to learn about and use.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who spend their time pissing others around because they're sad individuals. There's also a lot of chancers who think you'll shag them just because you turned up to a meet and they're not what they claimed they where.

I'm fake then?

If I was fake, I'd come up with a better profile and steal better pics...

"

Well retorted.

I was thinking to myself that the quoted poster was a bit heavy with the assumptions.

Couples are lucky to get so much interest that they can afford to throw away good leads! (TIC, before anyone bothers with a lengthy reply)

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley


"They usually have more miles on the clock than claimed, definitely had more than one careful owner and no warranty. "

Not all bling and massive alloy wheels, or on the 'never never',then?

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By *harAndBryCouple
over a year ago

Peterborough / Stamford


"On my phone I can't reverse image search, have to use Google lens now.

Haven't found a fake image with it yet. "

Google Lens isn't great. But on Android you can long press and download the image. Then from your gallery you might have the option to share with "Google image search", or just go to TinEye and upload it.

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

Cheers guys n gals, some good tips there!

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By *oveAndBangCouple
over a year ago

where the mood takes us

Meet verified but not photo verified are bit dodgy for us

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


"Meet verified but not photo verified are bit dodgy for us"

I guess we’re dodgy then I just don’t see the point in getting photo verification, apparently you needed to do this before to post video, you don’t now so we’ve just not got round to it.

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By *ams12345Man
over a year ago

london

Load of profiles unable to view recently too

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

Not sure if I dodged a bullet but chatting to a couple (mostly the man, talking up how insatiable his female partner is), I request a word with her and it's signed off as her, yet strangely she uses precisely the same particular figure of speech and tone of voice (or text) as he does.

As cute/hot/sexy as their pics looked, I just got a massive fuck no way vibe from it. And recognise that yeah they may be so bonded that they talk alike, but there was something so aggressively up for it about "their" collective approach that my twitchies twitched.

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By *irginieWoman
over a year ago

Near Marlborough

There’s one very trustworthy, non technical and almost infallible way. Instinct. If you’re thinking it, it’s probably the case. Never let your spider senses be overturned.

V x

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By *lwenWoman
over a year ago

De12 area


"Been members for a while and have not even been photo verified is a bit of a red flag for me.

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I've been a member for a few years and have never been photo verified..

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By *batMan
over a year ago

Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales)

I know that not everyone bothers to photo verify, but the time wasters I've come across haven't photo verified.

Before there's a barrage of responses, I appreciate that not being photo verified doesn't mean you're fake, but I do think it's ONE of the signs.

Gbat

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