I’m finding many ladies that send me messages want me to go to WhatsApp to continue the conversation. Is there a scam or something to be concerned with in these circumstances? Cheers!

Just tell bye to them
Yes, Correct..

Don't even say Bye to them. Ignore, report and move on.

Best

AND block them

Ask them to begin by messaging you here in Mingle2.

If they do, and you both become interested in each other, then maybe you can Whatsapp later. That usually sorts the wheat from the chaff.

Good luck in your search.

Whenever I am am asked for my Whatsapp number, I have this wry smile... because I treat Whatsapp as an ally. It's one way of checking the veracity and character of the person on the other line, on video cam. Fraudsters scammers time-wasters are immediately blocked and deleted from that app.

You can block people all the time then, because con artists tend to share phone numbers with other con artists, change their identity, etc.

I have been telling them to checkout my FB presence which means they have to have a FB presence also. I can check out past posts and interests. I dont think scammers use FB.

Humm hate to tell you there are Scammers on FB just like any other site. Heck I play Spades online and get hit up by scammers there too..

Bummer. I haven't had anyone meet me there so I guess I figured wrong. Thanks.

Why are scammers so interested in alternate communication then here?

They will then have either your email or mobile number and can continue the rort from other fake accounts further down the line.

What's wrong with going to Whatsapp? It's a great place to learn how to invest in crypto.

Same thing with me as well seems very scammy

WA is a total scam!! Jk hehe maybe it’s easier to communicate there

If you are using online dating apps to find someone special the goal should be a face to face in real-life meet.

Virtual:
= almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition.
= not physically existing as such but made by software to appear to do so.

"A virtual meeting is a form of communication that enables people in different physical locations to use their mobile or internet connected devices to meet in the same virtual room."

It only makes sense to me if I want to take a virtual relationship to the next level I need to meet them face to face.
Not trade one virtual interface with another.

With phone conversations, unless you actually met the person on the other end, they could be anyone.

Even video can be misleading these days. Anything could be happening off-screen.

Online conversations are input/output regulated.
One person writes something and sends it.
The other person reads it and composes a response and sends it back.

Email and forum conversations are not time regulated. A person has time to compose a message or a response. When posting in these forums, I look up information, reread the messages and often compose a response which fits exactly what I want to say. Seldomly do I respond instantly.
This is because I know if I write something which can be taken wrong, it has the chance to be taken wrong.
In face to face interaction, responses are spontaneous and often reflect how I feel at the time.
Instant messaging is a bit more spontaneous but still has the element of personal review before you send the message.

If you are looking for an intimate relationship with the other person, honesty and spontaneity are vital in making wise choices. Part of that honesty is found in physical signals we give off while conversing. You also get environmental signals to cue you into the other's degree of honesty.

Let's use smoking as an example...

During your online interaction they tell you they don't smoke. Okay, you accept that proclamation.

When you meet in real-life they have cigarette burns on their clothes, you can smell the nicotine and their teeth and fingers are stained. The longer you are with them, the more fidgety they become.

M2, Whatsapp, FB, tinder and all the other virtual meeting places are fine for fantasy interaction.
If you want a real relationship with a real person who is really what they say they are...you MUST meet and interact with them in person...unscripted and spontaneously.

Hi. Many are criminals from ultra poor countries, who want your phone# for phishing. Never give anyone your phone # for ANY reason!! They will try to use it to access your financials, socials etc. Try to get info on them and report them to INTERPOL (intl'l police), the FBI also runs an internet crime reporting service. You can find that on their website. FBI.GOV

To find out if someone is real, yes! videochat with them! they can't hide when they're looking into a cam! don't use Whatsapp, use sonething else where they cannot see your phone# Telegram is good! u can control your privacy settings. good luck!!

Video chat can also be faked. Ever heard of actors?
A static camera angle means you only see what the camera sees. ANYTHING can be happening off view of the camera.

BUT...
Phone calls, video chatting and messaging are the only tools you have to meet someone online. No matter what...if you want to meet with the person, some trust needs to be in place. Some method of off-site contact must be established. Otherwise you are limited to a virtual meet, which by its nature, isn't real.

It all starts with you and your own choices.
Real people are not perfect, they don't tick all the boxes. They make mistakes, have messy parts and set limits.
If you are trying to choose someone too good to be true...they probably are.
You have to be realistic and make wise choices.

Oh and video chatting...yeah, there's this thing called an ip address which can be traced to find out where you are and cell phones can be traced.
Someone who's purpose is to steal your identity probably has access to many programs and hacks, not just your call-back number on their phone.

If you are too paranoid to take a chance, why are you trying to date online in the first place?

Online dating sites are merely tools.
If you use the tool wisely, effectively, it works.
It works fairly quickly too.
Just like any tool, you use the tool to get to the end result.
In the online dating world, the end result is a face to face meet.
After that, you need a new set of tools to get the rest of the way to the relationship.

Messaging, phone calls, video chats are merely tools. If you are too afraid to use a tool, you can't get the job done. But, you also have to use those tools wisely or the job isn't done right and you get poor results.

Hey please help me to understand if the man ask me for my email address is it a scam or safe