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Topic: Whatsap or other chat thig a red flag?
TVcameraman's photo
Sat 09/10/22 08:43 PM
I am in my senior years, and I have considered that when someone wants to go off site to chat it can be a red flag. But, what do younger people think or other cultures, is it a red flag or part of the new normal? And how long is it before being considered appropriate to ask about something like that?
What's your thoughts?

Morticia's photo
Sat 09/10/22 08:57 PM
It's a red flag for me if someone wants to chat off site immediately after the first few replies. You need to build trust first. For me, it might take weeks, and sometimes I would be the one to offer to chat off site if there's compatibility between us.

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Sat 09/10/22 11:49 PM
That is a big red flag. If you are a real person and are already chatting in the messages then you can keep chatting. The scammers want to take you to a less secure site. Listen to your gut and you will see the scammers.

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Sun 09/11/22 03:42 AM
Wow it's red flag

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Sun 09/11/22 04:19 AM
it`a Chinese Communist Red Flag.

SparklingCrystal 💖💎's photo
Sun 09/11/22 06:20 AM
Edited by SparklingCrystal 💖💎 on Sun 09/11/22 06:22 AM
WhatsApp is not a red flag. Everyone over here uses that. It's considered really really weird when you don't have it.
It doesn't have anything to do with age either as everyone uses it, young AND old. It's the most common app used by everyone over here.
Fact that it isn't used so much in the US doesn't make it a red flag.

The matter of going off-site could be a red flag. If this is suggested almost immediately, then yes, it is a red flag.
If it is asked/suggested after ample conversation it isn't.
What is deemed 'enough' is personal and depends on the quality of the conversation.


Rock's photo
Sun 09/11/22 04:59 PM
I consider any contact, from anyone,
to be a "red flag".

Irish's photo
Sun 09/11/22 08:26 PM
That is a big red flag. If you are a real person and are already chatting in the messages then you can keep chatting. The scammers want to take you to a less secure site. Listen to your gut and you will see the scammers.

yes i agree sir

Letsgiveitatry's photo
Mon 09/12/22 12:12 AM
Do video call asap with them

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Wed 09/14/22 03:55 AM
chatting here for days or even weeks and then discover that the person you chat with is a scammer is pointless... I go straight on WhatsApp, video call problem solved, if they avoid that then bye bye

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Sun 09/25/22 11:43 AM
I personally think it depends on the situation or the site your on. i've agreed to go on other platforms because it was getting too expensive, charging by each text, monthly subscriptions, paying to see who liked you.
its ridiculous. so some times you have to take a chance. like here for instance. meeting people isn't what it use to be..

Shabab Ahmad's photo
Thu 09/29/22 02:01 PM
i guess when both fell comfortable only chat there

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Fri 10/07/22 06:01 PM
Right After "HI, MY NAME IS SO AND SO"
Comes Lets Go to "HANGOUT" or Google Chat.

I Wrote in My Profile that I do Not Go to Any of those Sites.

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Fri 10/07/22 06:22 PM
So you don't mind handing out your number to strangers ?

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Fri 10/07/22 07:24 PM
You are Right.
I am Also on the Dating Site >> TruMingle.

Dramatic Muffin's photo
Fri 10/07/22 11:31 PM
It depends on how quickly they want to move off site. If you've been chatting with someone for several messages and you can tell they are legit (not just canned, generic messages), why not move on to a phone call/video chat or start texing on WhatsApp?

ايمن عبدالغني's photo
Thu 10/13/22 06:43 PM
when

I love life, my happiness from the happiness of others

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Fri 10/14/22 12:09 AM
The platforms are not the issue . Human intent is and why they want to lure you off site . If you have established trust .. go for it waving

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Sun 10/16/22 03:49 PM
I am in my senior years, and I have considered that when someone wants to go off site to chat it can be a red flag. But, what do younger people think or other cultures, is it a red flag or part of the new normal? And how long is it before being considered appropriate to ask about something like that?
What's your thoughts?

it can be a red flag, but sometimes you want the same thing better to ask it from the start then to find out it is a red flag

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Sun 12/18/22 09:21 PM
WhatsApp is definitely a red flag

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