Avoiding Online Scammers
Lately there seems to be an influx of Sugar Babies who have fallen victim to scammers. We understand not all SBs may not recognize a con artist posing as a Sugar Daddy, so we want to highlight the major red flags.
DO NOT ACCEPT MONEY FROM STRANGERS
What’s one of the very first rules you were taught growing up? Likely it’s not to accept candy from strangers. This cardinal rule for safety still holds true even as an adult. There are frauds out there – men and women – posing as Sugar Daddies and trying to capitalize on the lifestyle newbies. If someone you don’t know and have never talked to is requesting your PayPal or banking info to send money, report them immediately. This is a scam. Who really sends complete strangers dough? No one. If you want more info about safe ways to receive funds, read this blog.
NEVER GIVE A SUGAR DADDY MONEY
Nope, nope, nope. If a Sugar Daddy asks for any amount of money (reimburse for expenses, an upfront to prove that ‘you’re serious’ and he’ll give you the full amount in-person) this is a scam. If he is truly a Sugar Daddy, he doesn’t need your financial help in any way, shape or form. Also, if a Sugar Daddy ever asks you to send something or do something on his behalf – like depositing a check or purchase something – this is also an attempt to scam you.
DON’T HAVE SEX AND EXPECT TO BE PAID
There have been a few alarming accounts of SBs being duped into sex with an expectation or promise of pay. Um..HELLO, you’re doing it wrong! Being given money in exchange for sex is prostitution. If a supposed Sugar Daddy tries to negotiate a dollar amount for ‘hosting’ him, he’s looking for an escort. Sugar Babies do not negotiate rates, since they are not being paid. If you’re confused about how to get an allowance, read this blog.
REPORT
The site needs your help removing these malicious profiles. If you suspect or have been victimized by a scammer, immediately block and report this user. SeekingArrangement takes reports VERY seriously and pay close attention to any and all flagged accounts. Your safety is a huge priority.
Keep an eye out for each other!
I was in the process of making arrangements with two gentlemen when some alarms started going off. They asked for my logins for my bank. Another one never had another picture then his profile picture. He also wanted me to make these weird transfers. When it came to money he got crazy. He wanted me to make these transfers immediately and when I didn’t reply fast enough he blew up my phone. My last one up front told me he would show me how he ran his business and I was okay with that….until he needed all my bank information and social security information. How much information is safe to give out and Were these scams?
Yes, those were scams. Here are a couple more blogs on safe ways to receive funds.
https://www.letstalksugar.com/money/ways-to-receive-money/
https://www.letstalksugar.com/money/receiving-a-sugar-baby-allowance/
https://www.letstalksugar.com/money/non-cash-varieties-sugar/