Online scams have been around for a while now, and many people become victims using online dating services. Some online dating services do all they can to protect their website members, but unfortunately some people who carry out these scams slip through the net and have access to communicating with large databases of people. It is therefore important to understand and recognise signs of a scam to stop yourself becoming the next victim. For advice on the most commonly used scams, read this article on dating scams online.