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About Russian Dating Scams

Dawg — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:59:40 +0000

Brides from Russia (and Ukraine) are popular worldwide. This has caused a rise in Russian dating scams targeting men (and women) from the west, particularly the US. How do these scams work?

Side note: Not all Russian women are scammers. On the contrary, the vast majority of are of honest and sincere intentions. Most of them are seeking a happy relationship or marriage with compatible partner.

The typical Russian dating scam story starts with the victim receiving a response to his personal ad. Sometimes the victim does initiate contact by responding to that super-model-like photo profile. But most of the time the first contact is made by the scammer: this gives the scammer more control of the situation as well as the target.

In most scam stories, the girl usually will be much younger than the man. The man almost certainly gets excited by the thought of an attractive young woman taking interest in him, and out the window goes his thinking process.

After a few emails the woman claims to be madly in love with the man. She asks to join or visit him in his country. However there is a problem. She does not have money for visa and/or air ticket. He is asked to send her money by some irreversible method such as wire transfer.

What the guileless gentleman does not know is that he might not even be communicating with a woman. It could be a man, usually a member of a scam ring. Needless to say, he ends up losing his money, with a bruised ego to go with it.

Other ways of getting money out of victims include faking a family â€œtragedyâ€, for English lessons, for internet connection, the list goes on.

Russian dating scams are not always perpetrated by Russians, however. Back in 2004, an American man named Robert McCoy was in the news. He and his wife were both arrested and tried after defrauding his fellow citizens of thousands of dollars in a Russian bride scam. He would use his Russian wife when he needed a female voice and Russian accent (now, who wouldnâ€™t be fooled by that?).

Russian scam rings work in various ways. One way is to hire language students for a very minimal fee for their profiles and/or their English language skills. Another way is to use pictures of Russian models and posting a fake profile on a dating site. Some Russian and mail order agencies dating sites are bogus.

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How to Find the Best Internet Dating Service for You

Dawg — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:29:45 +0000

Many people seeking love, romance and companionship online ask the question, "What is the best internet dating service?"

Indeed, is there a way to determine whether or not a dating service will help you meet your long-term (or even short-term if that's what you want) partner?

There are virtually all types of dating sites. To determine the best one for you, you will have to narrow down your search. Actually the question should be "what is the best dating internet service for me (meaning you)?"

First, you should know what you want. Are you looking for a long-term or short-term relationship? Are you looking for fun of the adult genre? Are you looking for a potential marriage partner? Answering these questions is what will help narrow down the field and find the right dating site.

Here is a small list of categories of dating sites you will come across:

General or popular dating sites: These are profile based sites, meaning that you will be required to post a profile of yourself and often answer multiple choice and/or essay questions. These types of dating sites cater to virtually all interests. If all you want is a partner, short-term or long-term, or a relationship with the potential for getting long-term somewhere down the road, this may be the right site for you.

Matchmaking or matrimonial dating sites: These are for people seeking marriage or a long-term relationship. Matchmaking sites are usually personality-based, as they do the matching for you (you can also do your own matching) with potential compatible partners, based on your personality profile. Matrimonial sites are more or less like matchmaking sites, but are designed for people whose religion or culture does not allow for open dating (where dating is taboo).

Special-interest dating sites: These are for people who seek partners who share an interest such as culture, religion, ethnicity, body type, or passion among other things. Examples are biker dating, Christian dating, big women dating, speed dating, dog lovers etc.

As you can see, the only way to find the best internet dating service for you is to first know what you want. Once you narrow it down, get a free trial with at least two or three sites of similar category and test them out. And just by the way, social networking sites are not dating sites. If you are serious about finding a partner, go to a real dating site.

Internet Dating Tips – About the Different Types of Dating Sites and How to Find the Right One for You

Dawg — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:47:35 +0000

When seeking internet dating tips most people tend to by-pass the most important aspect of online dating; choice of dating site. There are thousands of sites out there and signing up with the wrong type could mean not getting the type of person or relationship you want.

In order to make easier the process of finding the right dating site for you, first you need to look within. Ask yourself what type of relationship you want, as well what type of person you seek. But don't stop there.

You also need to list down the things that are most dear to, that you cannot live without. This means things that are must haves for you to live a happy and fulfilled life. Why do you need this?

Well, a compatible partner must have the same interests and passions at best, or be willing to support you and live with your must haves at minimum.

Next, know the type of relationship you want. This may seem easy but most people will not tell you what they really want beyond just "a date" or "a partner". Well, it is okay to just want a "date" and most of the general dating sites are made for that (we'll come to the different types of dating sites shortly). But you need to go a little deeper.

If you're a seeking a soul mate, lifetime partner or a long term relationship, you should be able to point this out without a problem. This includes those seeking a marriage partner.

This is not to say that only those seeking serious relationships should find the right dating site. There are dating sites for virtually any interest you can think of. Let's take a look at some of these now, shall we?

The Different Types of Dating Sites

Like I've already pointed out, there are many different types of dating services that serve different needs and interest. Now assuming that you do know what you want, here are a few examples:

Generalized dating sites: These are also called popular dating sites because they are… well, popular. In these sites, everything goes except adult personals which are a different category altogether. These are best for those seeking relationships that may or may not be serious. Generalized dating services are often profile-based; you post a personal profile which is a sort of "about me" essay. Examples of such sites are:
Anastasia Dating Service,
Date.com - Join Now and Find a Date Today!
Getiton.com Go!
FriendFinder Go.

Matchmaking sites: These are for people seeking long-term relationships or marriage. If a soul mate is what you seek, these may be the best route to take. Matchmaking sites go beyond the profile. They are personality-based, meaning that you answer a number of personality questions, which are then used find compatible partners. Most matchmaking sites do the matching for you but often also let you do your own searches. Examples of matchmaking sites are ChristianMatchmaker.com, Date.com - Join Now and Find a Date Today!.

Matrimonial sites: As the name suggests, these sites are marriage based. They are more or less like matchmaking sites (above) but cater to certain cultures and social-ethnic groups where open dating is not allowed or is considered taboo. An example of a matrimonial site is [Indian Matrimonial Network].

Specialty sites: Also known as niche or special-interest sites, these cater to specific interests or hobbies. There are specialty sites for virtually every interest (and even body types) you can think of. These include:

Sites for big beautiful women (BBW)
Sites for big handsome men (BHM)
Senior dating sites for singles 40-50 and over
Interracial personals for those seeking someone outside their own race.
Religious sites for those seeking a partner of a certain religious faith.
Dating sites for dog lovers
Dating sites for fitness enthusiasts
Military dating sites
[Single parent dating sites]
And many more than can be fit into one article (see specialty dating sites).

Ethnic dating services: These cater to those seeking someone of a certain ethnic origin or culture. In a way, they tend to overlap with religious sites as certain religions are predominantly composed of one ethnic group (Jewish dating, for example). See ethnic dating sites.

Adult sites: Needless to say, adult dating sites cater to those seeking erotic pleasures without strings attached as well as other things of the adult genre such as fantasies and the wild. Examples include Adult FriendFinder
Alternative personals: This is adult dating, but on the kinky side. This is where you'll find things like swinging, S&M and BDSM, bondage, spanking… well, you get the picture. Examples of alternative personals sites are Alt.com,

Webcam personals: These are dating sites that facilitate live video chat, where you can actually see and talk to the person on the other end like she/he were just across the table. Many of these are adult-oriented as most people are also seeking eye candy. Examples include Cams and Webcams.

Speed dating sites: As the name suggests, these are sites that support the concept of speed dating (dating in a hurry). You get to meet as many potential mates as possible within a given time. Each person submits names of persons they would like their contact information given to and if two names correspond, there's a match. An example of a speed dating site is Hurry Date.

How to Webcam Chat On the Internet… and Keep Safe

Dawg — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:05:02 +0000

Live webcam chatting online, also known as live video chatting, is now becoming the communication method of choice of many. And for good reason: what’s better than to see and hear your friend, relative, date or even spouse from across cities, states, countries, or even continents, in real-time?

But this being a fairly new technology, many people do not know how to get started. This article explains how to webcam chat online, plus some safety pointers.

Things You Need:

1. A computer (duh!) with a later version Windows such as XP or Vista. You can also use Mac if that’s what you have.

2. A high speed internet connection (DSL, broadband, cable, T1, Fiber Optics etc.): This is vital as dial-up connection if it works at all, will drag for ever, and is quite annoying to both you and your video chat friend(s).

3. Webcam: A web camera, popularly known as a webcam or cam for short, is relatively inexpensive compared to regular video camera. It is what captures images. Some computers already come with an in-built webcam. The typical place for a webcam is on top of your computer monitor. Installation instructions will be included in any new webcam package. The typical webcam does not require a power source at it is powered by the computer.

4. Software: Your webcam will typically come with a disk that you will need to install. This is as easy as plugging the disk into your CD drive and following the instructions. The software uploads images to be accessed through the Internet.

Once the hardware and software is ready, it’s time to start chatting with others, live on video. Typically, you must all use the same company. It is important to know why you want to chat as this helps in selecting the company. Do you simply want to connect with friends or relatives? Do you want to find a date? Or do your interests lean toward the risqué?

If all you want is to connect with friends or relatives, then you can use one of the popular internet services, such as Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, etc. The only problem here is that you will have to all be with the same company, which is obviously not practical.

For those seeking a date or erotic adult encounters, there are dating services that specialize in adult webcam dating. Most webcam chat sites allow free basic membership.

Personal safety and security guidelines:

1. Don’t give out personal information such as passwords, address, phone number or real name to anyone over the internet.

2. Sign up with a reputable site in all cases, but especially when pursuing dating and adult interests. Some websites can sneak “Trojan horses” into your computer, which can activate your webcam without your knowledge. This can potentially catch you or someone in your household in a compromising situation (and get broadcasted worldwide!).

3. Always deactivate or turn off the webcam system when not in use, to avoid getting caught… well, with your pants down.

4. Children should not be allowed to use a webcam to chat with others unsupervised. Granted, some programs have adult filters. But filters will not stop an adult stranger from asking a child your address or where they can meet.

5. Exercise the higher caution (and commonsense) than you would with a text chat or instant messaging service. Remember that strangers out there can see you, and know what you look like.

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Tips for Looking for a Relationship Online

Dawg — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:56:30 +0000

Looking for a relationship online can seem daunting at first but in reality it is not. It is much the same as dating in any other way. There are a few tips that can help you to find your way in the world of online dating.

Some people may still be skeptical about finding love online, yet many people have managed to find happiness they might not have found otherwise.

If you are one of these people, try to keep your cynicism at bay, you do not want to be dismissive of any means of finding the right person for you.

When looking for a relationship online you should make sure you are looking in the right places. Dating sites are generally the best place for this as everyone is there for the same reason. You will have less success in social networking sites as they are not designed for the same purpose.

You should remember to be patient. Being too enthusiastic or demanding at first can have similar results to the same behavior in person. Try to take things slowly and get to know as much as you can about anyone you may find. Dating online can be a great way to get to know someone so try to be patient and keep it fun.

It is best to let the relationship take its own course. Moving too fast can harm the relationship as it would in person. Try to treat this stage as the first in your friendship or relationship and let things progress naturally.

Take a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards your online dating adventure. Just as it would happen face to face, partners are generally attracted by happy, confident and fun people. Engage them in conversation and remember that negativity may show in your words.

Many dating services will allow you to search people in your area if you are worried about meeting someone too far away. You may also be able to locate members based on interests or more intimate information.

Try not to be disheartened if your first few attempts at online dating don't work out. Finding a relationship can take time through any medium and it may seem as if you go through potential partners quicker than normal. This is just because you are opening up your opportunities to a much wider group of people and you have a much greater chance of finding the right person for you.

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How to Chat with Webcam Online

Dawg — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:41:52 +0000

When it comes to chatting online, whether for dating, fun or simply to keep in touch with buddies and family, nothing beats the webcam. In this post we shall look at how to chat with a webcam online.

With high speed internet connection now available to more people than ever before, live video chat is becoming extremely popular. After all, what’s better than talking to someone who could be miles away as though she/he is right there across the table?

There are various reasons people want to chat live on video over the internet. These include:

1. Online dating: You can start online dating straight away through a Webcam Dating Service This eliminates the need for dating profiles, which most people find to be a hassle. Also, it is safer to have a virtual date through live webcam chatting before meeting your online date in person. This also gives you a clearer idea of how the person looks like today (liars and scammers beware).

2. Keeping in touch: Family and friends who are apart from each other can talk and see to each other live, right from the comfort of your home. This beats the phone hands down as you cannot see the other person through the phone. Compare this to the impersonal and dry nature of instant messaging and texting.

3. Live entertainment: Whether you like to get a lap dance once in a while, or you want someone to perform some fantasy for you, live webcam chat is the next best thing to the real thing. And you can get it in the privacy of your home.

Things You Need to Get Started in Live on Webcam Chatting

The good thing about webcam chatting is that the costs are relatively low. Here’s what you need to get started:

1. Webcam: The name webcam is simply short for web camera. Some computers and laptops come pre-installed with a webcam nowadays. But if yours doesn’t you can get one cheaply at any electronics store or at Amazon.com. Webcams come with any necessary installation software.

2. Microphone: This is usually optional, but will help produce better quality sound (voice) on the other end, by reducing external noise and echo. Some microphones come as mic-headphone combo.

3. High speed internet connection: Think cable, Fios, T1, DSL or other high speed internet service. If you have dial up webcam chatting can be extremely frustrating due to lugging issues.

4. Live chat service: Most Internet Service Providers (ISP) now offer live video capabilities. There may or may not be a nominal charge for this feature. Many dating services started offering this service long before everybody else. There are specialized services for webcam chatting whether for dating or entertainment (including the adult type). Basic membership is usually free.

5. Software: Software is needed to convert images into digital signals for transmission over the internet. This will typically be provided by your chosen live chat service provider (#4 above). All you have to do is download and install/activate. Some software allows you to talk with more than one person.

Webcams always come with instructions on how to install and/or operate them. This can differ from webcam to webcam so you should read these instructions and follow them if you don’t already have one installed.

The next thing is to make sure you can be seen. Make sure the area is well lit but not too bright as to causing a blinding effect. Also, avoid back light as this could cause a shadow on the side facing the camera.

Create a good screen name. This is the name you will be using when chatting with strangers as you do not want to use your real name. Try to make it count by making it meaningful and interesting.

Now, go thee and have fun!

Some Cautions and Warnings

1. You want to sign up with a good and reputable webcam chat service as some services have been known to do nasty things such as activating your webcam remotely and you in odd or private moments and then broadcasting this to the world without your knowledge. Some services can also infect your computer with Trojan horses and spyware.

2. Always turn your webcam off when not in use! You don’t want (or your kids, family, friends etc.) to be caught at the wrong moment.

3. Make sure you don’t have anything in vicinity that could give away sensitive information such as where you live, credit card numbers, workplace and the like.

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Why People Choose Adult Intimate Dating Websites To Find Partners

Dawg — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:25:09 +0000

The Internet has made it possible for people to find adult intimate dating partners without having to frequent the local social places such as bars and clubs. Of course, people still go to these places and meet others. As the name implies, adult dating websites are services where people mostly go to seek short-term flings and affairs and not long-term relationships.

Various online hooking up services cater to people with different relationship needs, which can be easily met in a relatively short time, unlike the social scene where one might really have to look around to find what they want. Anyone seeking to explore their fantasies will find that it is easy to find a partner looking for the same things when you search online.

Anyone looking for no-strings-attached fun will easily find that online personals will be quite worthwhile because they will find partners looking for the same thing. No beating about the bush as usually happens with the old traditional method of going out. Almost anyone on these websites will be looking for a sexual encounter and there will be no second-guessing in the part of both seekers.

Browsing for a date is also quite convenient. You can do it right at home and there is a choice of whether to go on with the encounter or to seek for other alternatives. There is a variety to choose from since there are a big number of people seeking and all are looking for different encounters on the internet.

Speaking of variety, not everyone is looking for the same old one-night-stand. Some want to explore certain fantasies and fetishes. You will easily find things like BDSM Dating
, lingerie personals, cross-dressing, spanking personals and much, much more online.

You also get a list of choices as stated in the online portals unlike the social going out scene whereby it is not easy to know what someone is looking for. When you go online looking for a date, you will instantly know the person and what they seek to some extent instead of fishing around unsure of what to look for.

Such online connections are however not an entirely new concept because the idea has been existent in the classified section of many newspapers for a long time. Online portals are just a new way to get connected in a more convenient and private environment that offers a wider variety while catering to different needs and categories of seekers.

Anyone can go to this type of webpage and search the thousands of member profiles to find the date they are looking for. It is good to be careful however and it is better to look for partners in the reputable sites because although there are very many of those, not all are legitimate and some are in the business of scamming people.

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Adult Webcam Personals: Advantages of Adult Webcam Dating

Dawg — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:19:24 +0000

The Internet technology changes, new ways to meet online emerge. Live video personals, also known as live webcam personals, appear to be to be the way of the future. Adult webcam personals are already with us and are using this technology to create an almost person to person communication.

Love or hate the pornographic industry – but fact appears to be that they are always the first to adopt new technology. Webcam chatting is no exception. In fact, due to its early adoption by this industry (porn), Webcam chat has become almost become synonymous with the adult industry.

There are advantages of adult webcam dating over “old school” Internet dating. They include:

1. You can see whom you are dealing with: You are sure that the person is who they say they are. Since the images are transmitted in real-time, one cannot fake them. Compare this to phone sex or traditional chatting, where a man can pretend to be a woman or vice versa.

2. It makes it hard if not impossible for international (as from Nigeria or Russia) or local scam artists to scam you through fake profiles.

3. It eliminates, to an extent, the rampant lying especially about age and appearance. A fifty-something year old person would find it hard to claim to be in his/her twenties when he/she knows you can see them live. So would a person claiming to be “fit” or “athletic”.

4. It gives you a more accurate feel about the person you are communicating with. Where audio is used (as opposed to text messaging), you even get a good idea about how they act and talk.

5. It helps the two (or more) of you feel closer, even though the other person(s) may be in a different city, state, or even country.

6. With adult webcam personals you can get a sneak-peek of the other person doing what turns you on (a strip-tease anyone?) long before meeting in person.

7. Since it is adult oriented dating, you are allowed explore sexual fantasies on webcam without limits, of course as long as you keep it legal.

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Ukrainian Jewish Online Dating Helps Small, Scattered Community

Dawg — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:14:29 +0000

For those who doubt that online dating works, here's an interesting piece of news about a Jewish girl who once shared your doubts. An interesting reading for members of the Jewish community who at times find themselves out-numbered by other communities.

Ukrainian Jewish Online Dating Helps Small, Scattered Community

By Yulianna Vilkos
JTA

KIEV, Ukraine - A few months ago, Natalia Loshakova did not believe in online dating.

After all, the Jewish Dnepropetrovsk native has many friends, and is "not desperate," she says.

It still feels awkward, says Loshakova, 22, to check her e-mail first thing in the morning, and she's not used to looking forward to the phone calls she gets from the man she met on www.mazeltov.org.ua, a new Dnepropetrovsk-based Web site for Jewish singles.

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Yet Another New Dating Site Launches

Dawg — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:00:21 +0000

New Dating Site Emphasizes Safety And Honesty

Yes, a new dating site; seems like they are sprouting like weeds in fertile, well-watered soils. Or maybe the dating site soils are really fertile. However, this one is not a niche dating site. It is more of a general dating site with a different or even unique perspective.

Informeddating.com attempts reduce significantly if not eliminate the one huge problem with internet dating; dishonesty.

You see, people online can become whatever they want to be, knowing they are hidden behind anonymity. Unpleasant surprises are not uncommon when the date goes offline. The guy who appeared young and athletic can show up looking like someone’s grandfather and a lot more rotund. This is one of the things Informeddating.com aims at eliminating for its members as only honest people will be allowed in. But there’s more.

Many personal profiles you will come across in some dating sites may be from people who are no longer active members. Some found partners and moved on. Others long gave up. Yet others may not even be among us. The new dating site guarantees 99% of members’ to be “true and up-to-date plus fun”.

Informed Dating, Inc. performs comprehensive verification on all important objective information people use to select their partners to ensure a no fraud, HIV free, clear criminal background environment.
These verifications include criminal background, HIV test result, race, legal status, marital status/history, highest degree, occupation, height, weight, skin color, children status, personal asset/debt, credit score, personal photos and videos on all members .
Informed Dating, Inc. also offers professional dating video production by local professionally trained filmmakers or videographers, who are verified to legally work here in US and have clear criminal background. These videos make online dating more effective and fun. When you watch a member's video, you feel like you are watching a miniature movie of the member.
On www.informeddating.com, all members are real, and up-to-date, with profile, video, photos are less than 12 months old. There are no fake member profiles, photos, and videos on www.informeddating.com website.
Additionally, to make it easy for people with certain financial status to find each other, www.informeddating.com separates members in 28 different personal asset levels. Members can meet online or meet in person by attending company's well organized local events for matching level members.
To provide more accurate search results, informed dating will do personal quality ranking on each member according to height, weight, body type, spirit, and look. See original story

I am not sure how the site intends to do quality ranking on a member’s “spirit” though.

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