FabSwingers.com forum: Fake profiles on the forums

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

I have noticed an increase in the number of fake and dubious profiles posting on the forums. Are they doing this to try and get credibility and/or attention? Admin do a great job trying to stop these profiles but some are very clever

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

What is making them fake?

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

If I’d posted a few weeks ago before I was verified, would you assume I was fake because I have no pics on my profile??

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

"What is making them fake?"

The usual, dubious photos, lack of genuine or any verifications , crazy and obviously bull shit status updates etc etc

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

"What is making them fake?"

Some have fake/stolen pictures, they seem like obvious catfish accounts to me. I've noticed quite a lot when browsing recently

Little things like American plug sockets give them away. Granted they could actually be American but I doubt it

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

"If I’d posted a few weeks ago before I was verified, would you assume I was fake because I have no pics on my profile?? "

Unlikely, you don’t have ‘dubious’ photos and I suppose it depends on what you wrote on here

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By *carlet_woman_xxWoman
over a year ago

somewhere

I'm fake

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By *inful xWoman
over a year ago

In a sleepy little village

Not sure what you think they'd gain . Does posting on the forum give you credibility ?

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

Only to be expected on social media

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By *auren001Woman
over a year ago

birmingham

I’m sure I’m put in this box cos my veris are old and my pics are private, neither of which I feel the need to explain

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

Not sure how you come to the conclusion of the profiles being fake.

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

"I have noticed an increase in the number of fake and dubious profiles posting on the forums. Are they doing this to try and get credibility and/or attention? Admin do a great job trying to stop these profiles but some are very clever

I agree especially couples profiles! Always the male wanting to.meet without the female. When asked to prove the female knows bam blocked

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

Am ok looking with face photo on profile I must be fake only ugly single men on here so my photos must be fake

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

I got a few messages saying I was fake and really abusive when I first joined was horrible and I was even reported lol but I’m not and was v frustrating but I suppose the real fake ones make people paranoid about it all

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

"I’m sure I’m put in this box cos my veris are old and my pics are private, neither of which I feel the need to explain

Do you have ‘dubious’ photos? Do you make wild and hilariously bull shit claims on your status updates??

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

"Not sure how you come to the conclusion of the profiles being fake. "

Common sense, gut instinct usually work

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By *iverpool LoverMan
over a year ago

liverpool

Ladies if you don't have any pics the OP isnt necessarily calling you fake.

Please stop getting defensive.

I'm sure the OP meant the profiles that have someone elses pictures, ive noticed quite a few myself the last few months where a simple google image reverse shows the person in question as some polish/russian/swedish model or intstagram influencer.

These are the kind of Profiles the OP is calling out.

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

Yes there's one who is quite prolific, but very clever about the pictures she steals from other places, they don't always show up on tineye. I've reported her numerous times but she's still here.

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

It's of no concern. People are fake on many social media platforms

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

"Not sure what you think they'd gain . Does posting on the forum give you credibility ?

Possibly? It may also get them attention which in most cases is the main aim of a ‘fake’ profile

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By *auren001Woman
over a year ago

birmingham

"I’m sure I’m put in this box cos my veris are old and my pics are private, neither of which I feel the need to explain

Do you have ‘dubious’ photos? Do you make wild and hilariously bull shit claims on your status updates?? "

My current status is about an upcoming meet, I hope it’s not bullshit or I’ll be starting a bloody thread about ghosting!! Haha

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

I can’t say I’ve noticed an increase.

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

I agree especially couples profiles! Always the male wanting to.meet without the female. When asked to prove the female knows bam blocked

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

I haven't noticed fake profiles on the forum. I wonder sometimes what makes people decide a profile is fake, some of the criteria seem rather flimsy x

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By *auren001Woman
over a year ago

birmingham

"Ladies if you don't have any pics the OP isnt necessarily calling you fake.

Please stop getting defensive.

These are the kind of Profiles the OP is calling out."

That’s well said, fair point, accepted

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

I would neither notice nor care.

*shrugs*

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

"I haven't noticed fake profiles on the forum. I wonder sometimes what makes people decide a profile is fake, some of the criteria seem rather flimsy x"

It is quite simple really, dubious photos, dubious or no verifications, poorly written or overly descriptive profiles, wild and hilarious claims on their status updates

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

"I would neither notice nor care.

*shrugs*"

You cared enough to read and reply on this thread though

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

It’s very easy to throw around accusations with nothing definitive, I’ve been accused of being a man, married, attached, fake and a time waster!

I’m none of the above, usually it’s because I’ve ignored them or turned them down. Are you struggling to get a meet and the bitterness is starting to show through ??

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

"Not sure what you think they'd gain . Does posting on the forum give you credibility ?

Possibly? It may also get them attention which in most cases is the main aim of a ‘fake’ profile "

I agree usually when someone with no verifications posts a controversial reply or as you say crazy status updates. My fake profile radar goes up. They are attention seekers who wouldn't dare be as honest on their real profiles.

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By *inful xWoman
over a year ago

In a sleepy little village

"Not sure what you think they'd gain . Does posting on the forum give you credibility ?

Possibly? It may also get them attention which in most cases is the main aim of a ‘fake’ profile "

A small minority of fab members actually read the forums so I doubt the attention would be that much.

Imo fake profiles that use the forum are more likely to be 2nd profiles of regular users that are used to troll someone they've had a difference of opinion with !

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

"If I’d posted a few weeks ago before I was verified, would you assume I was fake because I have no pics on my profile??

Unlikely, you don’t have ‘dubious’ photos and I suppose it depends on what you wrote on here "

Dubious photos? Such as?

Holly

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

To be fair, I think it's a pretty shitty accusation to throw around unless you're 100% sure. I've had quite a few messages saying I'm using fake pictures and I'm not genuine and it does upset you, especially if it is spread around. I don't have veris because I haven't met anyone yet, but no veris doesn't mean fake.

I do sometimes question if people are genuine as some accounts seem super dodgy and the pictures are questionable, but to report and send nasty messages accusing people isn't OK.

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

"To be fair, I think it's a pretty shitty accusation to throw around unless you're 100% sure. I've had quite a few messages saying I'm using fake pictures and I'm not genuine and it does upset you, especially if it is spread around. I don't have veris because I haven't met anyone yet, but no veris doesn't mean fake.

I do sometimes question if people are genuine as some accounts seem super dodgy and the pictures are questionable, but to report and send nasty messages accusing people isn't OK.

Who has reported and sent nasty messages??

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

"I would neither notice nor care.

*shrugs*

You cared enough to read and reply on this thread though

Oh. Because I don't care who is posting I'm not meant to comment?

Apologies.

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

"I haven't noticed fake profiles on the forum. I wonder sometimes what makes people decide a profile is fake, some of the criteria seem rather flimsy x

It is quite simple really, dubious photos, dubious or no verifications, poorly written or overly descriptive profiles, wild and hilarious claims on their status updates "
most of these are not grounds for thi king a profile is fake. Some people.are just out there

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By *irty desireWoman
over a year ago

newcatle

Well there was 2 last night in the forum... called woman all sorts when he was announcing he was leaving! And his side kick before both were removed!

I turned a very pushy guy down and was polite even tho it says in my profile I am a club swinger only! He set up a fake profile and messaged everyone of my veris slagging me off! Then deleted his account!

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By *G CoupleCouple
over a year ago

kent

If they are contributing to the forums and not breaking any rules, can't see it matters of it's a fake profile or not.

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

I agree especially couples profiles! Always the male wanting to.meet without the female. When asked to prove the female knows bam blocked

It's not always the male wanting to meet without the female. I am the female half of this couple and I run the profile. It's more likely I would meet a couple without him than the other way around. Xx"
I.know this but when asking to confirm the other half is real and is happy with it, i got hit with excuses then blocked that shouts fake

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

"If I’d posted a few weeks ago before I was verified, would you assume I was fake because I have no pics on my profile??

Unlikely, you don’t have ‘dubious’ photos and I suppose it depends on what you wrote on here

Dubious photos? Such as?

Holly "

Professional quality photos , photos where the person looks different in each photo, I have to add that this isn’t aimed at women but couples, men & TV/TS as well

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

You have to be verified one way or another to use the forum. However if you think someone is fake then report and let Admin take a look

Please remember though, you may not be right but Admin will sort if you are

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

PS professional pics or status updates that you don't like doesn't mean people are fake

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