Some very good points! Unfortunately being a verified member on this site seems to be inconsistent as to whether it’s actually the person you are communicating with. I can only assume people have figured out a way to pay others to take validation pics for them. Comment/post history can be key in spotting fakes. Continual validation posts like “what do you think?” And “would you do her/me?” Are also pretty good indicators of a red flag. Agreed that video chat and meeting in person is the only way to definitely determine if it’s actually the person they claim. Ironically, we finally met our first guy from here. He contacted us and when we viewed his profile it was completely blank. He had been watching our posts and based on what he saw he concluded we were real. We sent a couple of messages back and forth then talked on the phone and met shortly after and things are going great to this point. So you just never know; it’s a roll of the dice. If they won’t voice/video chat it’s a good chance they aren’t real. Look for the signs. Posts, excuses, etc...and use your common sense. Above all, don’t get discouraged. Your person/people are out there.