We’ve all been there. Scouring dating websites and checking the latest apps to find the potential match made just for us. Unfortunately, when using Facebook, looks can be and are often deceiving. If you are searching for hookups on Facebook, there are a few guidelines to follow to ensure you are not meeting with someone who is not the person you are interested in, or worse, finding yourself in serious danger.
Profiles Without Actual Photos of the User You Are Interested In
When you are looking for hookups on Facebook and come across a user who seems to be interested in similar opportunities, always be sure to thoroughly vet their profile before giving out personal information of your own. It is also highly advisable to keep your profile set to “private” or “friends only”, which can be found in the Facebook settings options on the site. Keeping your profile safe and secure will keep any unwanted users from finding information that may allow them to “connect” with you, even if they are not who they say they are. Be sure to check the users’ profile photos and location, as well as the school they have attended to verify that they are, in fact, a real person. Ask for proof by sending photos back and forth prior to meeting, sometimes holding a note if you are suspicious of the user’s true identity.
Changing Stories and Flat-Out Lying
Tired of hearing lines that simply seem “copy-pasted”? This happens frequently and can be dangerous if you are searching for a hookup with someone who simply does not seem believable. If a user you are talking to is changing their stories, making excuses regarding meeting up, or changes their tone often, steer clear! It is always best to connect with someone who has a mutual friend who can verify the identity of the person, especially if you plan to meet them in the future.
Information Listed That is Non-Existent
If you are on a Facebook user’s profile and find information that is unfamiliar to you, do a quick “Google” search. Searching through “Google” or even searching for an image that you are suspicious of may surprise you. Avoid getting “catfished” or blatantly lied to by digging in and doing proper research. Is the school the user you are speaking with non-existent? How about the company he or she has listed? Do they share photos of others who can quickly be found in seconds with a Google search? Always be sure to do thorough research before you even consider meeting up to hook-up with someone you have just met online, even if it is through Facebook.
The more aware you are of the type of users there are on Facebook, the easier it becomes to spot “fake” profiles when searching for hookups on Facebook, regardless of your intention.
