Verify their identity with a video call
Check their social media history and consistency
Look for reverse-image matches on their photos
Watch for refusal to meet in person
Be cautious if they avoid live communication
Notice stories that change over time
Be wary of requests for money or gifts
Never share sensitive personal or financial information
Ask direct questions and compare answers
Search their name, phone number, and email online
Use common sense if details seem too good to be true
Stop contact if they become evasive or manipulative
Report suspicious profiles to the platform
Save messages and evidence if needed