Scams, Fraud, and Theft

What We Don't Allow

Financial Scams

This includes:

• Requesting or seeking financial support under false pretenses
• Lying about your intentions for financial gain
• Faking romantic intentions to deceive members out of money
• Asking for money, gifts, or financial assistance
• Promoting investment schemes or "get rich quick" opportunities

Common Scam Patterns

• Romance scams: Building a fake relationship to ask for money
• Emergency scams: Claiming to be in an emergency and needing money
• Investment scams: Promoting fraudulent investment opportunities
• Identity theft: Attempting to steal personal or financial information
• Phishing: Trying to obtain passwords or account information

How to Protect Yourself

Warning signs of a scam:

• Someone asks for money, especially early in the relationship
• They claim to be in an emergency and need immediate financial help
• They avoid meeting in person or video chatting
• They ask you to send money via wire transfer, gift cards, or cryptocurrency
• They ask for your financial information or passwords
• Their story seems too good to be true or changes frequently

What to Do If You're Targeted

If you believe you're being scammed:

• Stop communication: Don't send any money or share financial information
• Block and report: Block the user and report them to Fateda
• Document everything: Save screenshots of conversations
• Report to authorities: If you've sent money, report to local law enforcement and the FTC (in the U.S.)
• Contact your bank: If you've shared financial information, contact your bank immediately

Enforcement

Violations of this policy result in:

• Immediate and permanent ban from Fateda
• Removal of all violating content
• Reporting to law enforcement and financial crime units
• Cooperation with fraud investigations