Online dating has become a popular way to meet potential partners, but it also presents new challenges in identifying and dealing with stalkers. The following content provides tips on how to detect a stalker on a dating service.
The rise of online dating and social media has unfortunately opened a new field of possibilities for potential stalkers. While most users have good intentions, some may cross ethical lines and boundaries. It’s important to stay alert and watch for behavior that could escalate into stalking.
So here are a few tips to identify a stalker:
Your crush is overly mysterious. They don’t give out any specific information on their bio and hide their distance from others. Your crush is way too intrusive, quickly asking personal questions about where you live or work. They bypass the app and manage to contact you using another platform without your consent. They start following you on social media without your consent. Furthermore, they find information about you before you even provide them.
Your crush is way too intense and contacts you non-stop. They show signs of excessive monitoring or surveillance of your movements. They get angry if you don’t respond to their message. And send a nasty message when you don’t. Get even angrier if you express needing some space.
Stalking is a serious matter, so take it seriously. When in doubt, block and report the user. If the stalking continues, do not engage with the stalker, let your loved ones know, document every interaction, and contact the authorities.
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