How do I tell if my match on Tinder/Bumble is real or a bot?

MA martinez1994 PE 🛠️ Specialist 👁 26 ⚑ Report Dating

I've been talking to someone I matched with on the app for a few days and something feels off. They always reply super fast, say really generic stuff, and whenever I suggest switching to WhatsApp or meeting up in person they get evasive. Are there clear signs to tell if it's a real person or someone running a scam?

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What you're describing - instant replies, generic messages, and refusal to switch platforms or meet up - are classic red flags for bots or scammers, so your instinct is well-calibrated. If at any point they ask you for money (to "visit you," for an "emergency," for a trip), that confirms it's a scam; before that happens, just block and move on, because someone real who wants to meet you in person wouldn't act like that.

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