Online dating is a multi million pound business so it's no surprise that it attracts criminals, con artists, and other undesirables all intent on persuading the unwary to send them money. The commonest method is to persuade the gullible that they need cash for the journey or for health care. Be forewarned by following tips and advice from reputable sites listed in here.
Dating site owners train their staff to spot fake profiles that are created by individuals whose motivation is financial gain, but with thousands of profile being created every day even the most vigilant of dating site administrators can sometimes let fake profiles slip through. If you use a dating site you should make yourself aware of the small but real risk that the person you're contacting isn't all that they pretend to be.