Online dating scams are part of what are known as advanced fee scams. The scammer usually requests money to visit the victim, usually to pay for a visa and airfare, but then suddenly runs into other unexpected difficulties (arrests, kidnapping, etc.) that cost the victim additional money. Many victims lose substantial sums of money, often their entire lifesavings. Below are nine tell-tale clues to help you spot a dating scam, and what and not to do to help convince the victim that they are indeed a victim.”]