Is the person texting me on a dating app a real person or a bot?
Learn what to do if you doubt a dating profile.
A smooth or slow reply does not prove who is behind it. People and scammers may both use AI.
A video call is not proof either. Faces and voices can be faked.
Watch for money requests, pressure, or secrecy. You can stop a chat without proving it is a bot.
Try this
- Keep private and bank details out of the chat.
- Use the app safety tools.
- Do not send money to an online love interest you have not met.
- Talk to someone you trust outside the chat.
- Block and report a suspect profile.
A message you can copy
Explain warning signs in a dating chat. Do not give a trick question that claims to prove someone is real.
Paste the message into ChatGPT, then fill in any blanks before you send it. ChatGPT opens in a new tab. Opening it does not send the message.
Buddy says
If someone threatens you, seek help. You do not need to investigate them yourself.