What are some possible signs that someone is faking their identity?

[Briana]

So i met this very handsome guy on a dating website not too long ago. We've talked on the phone and we text pretty often so i felt okay when he asked me to send him some pics today. I sent mine (made sure they were all pics already on a social media forum) but when it was his turn, he hasn't sent any and he hasn't text me back. I think he's faking ..what do you think?

[tia]

I've gone through this before.
In fact, me and him ended up being in a 9 month relationship. He broke me apart and I miss him sincerely now and I refuse to accept the fact that he is FAKE. Even when all the pointers are there.

I'd go on video/call to him regularly. He never did.
He wouldn't let me add him on facebook.
He showed around two pictures of himself ONCE. (Refused to show them again).
He was just odd.

Don't get emotionally attached/involved like I did. It hurt's like hell. Especially when you're questioning their identity.

I'd say, if he doesn't reply in 24 hours then yes, he is.

And if he does end up sending a picture, make sure he is 100% real though. A picture doesn't justify anything.

[One Ring]

It's highly possible that he is faking.
I don't want to scare you, but he MAY misuse these pics by morphing them.
From now on, instead of sending pics, talk on webcam first.

[immensecaption866]

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