You can identify them by the following:
They...
1
Are not willing to show their face, reluctant to come on video chat, profile photo may not theirs, reluctant to meet in person
2
Ask for money transfer, citing some emergency, initially a small sum and later a large amount
3
May not have social profile or have few friends on social media
4
Hesitate to share family/ workplace details
5
Express "love" too quickly even before fully understanding each other
6
The profile looks too good to be true for that person to express interest to you
7
They call from multiple numbers. They usually don't give a number to call back. Even if they give a number, they don't pick up when you call. Later, they call you back from a new number
8
Sound inconsistent or confusing when you ask for personal details
9
Are in a mad rush for early marriage, without a valid reason
10
Request for deletion of your profile immediately after getting in touch with you
11
Ask for email user name/ password or credit card/ bank account details
12
Come up with false stories to gain sympathy