Online romances

A new person has come into your life either physically, or online. In fact, this person may even be your soul mate. Life is grand and you are on cloud nine – and yet something they said today did not match up with something they said last week. You simply brush it aside. After all, they are wonderful, new, very romantic and exciting.

He/she seems to be secretive about their phone (it is always locked and always in their hand), about where they live, where they work, their family and they have indicated to you that they do not appreciate “nosy” questions being asked.

He/she has declared that they own their own house, their vehicle and have “a great job”, but are very vague about what they actually do for a living and yet they know a lot about you because they questioned you and you answered truthfully. They also boast about their overseas trips and their friends in ‘high places.  It is strange that you have never met these friends.

These romances can be great, or not so great.  For instance if you have only known this person for a few weeks, or even a few months and they ask for money as a loan to pay a small/large debt of theirs, an airfare, OR if they request your bank details and/or your PIN, a red flag should appear.  Do not ignore it.  If in doubt, get it checked out.