How to avoid scammers


Scammers are people who create fake profiles and slowly lure you in by using attractive photos of individuals. Their aim is to make you fall in love with them or make you feel sorry for them, eventually asking you for money or bank details to steal from you.

Block and report all suspicious users. You can block and report concerns about any suspicious user anonymously from any profile page or messaging window. Keep conversations on the Apples platform. Bad actors will try to move the conversation to social media, personal email or phone conversations.


Example of a scam message

A fake profile photo of a scammer Scammer
Hello Dear, my name is Anna and I am looking for a serious relationship.
Oh, hey, Anna! Nice to meet you. My name is Michael.
A profile photo of a Apples member Michael
A fake profile photo of a scammer Scammer
Dear, Add me on WhatsApp so I can send you my photos. My number is +44 123456789. Send me a message now to chat more and for you to see me.
Can't we just continue to message each other on Apples?
A profile photo of a Apples member Michael
A fake profile photo of a scammer Scammer
Dear Please, message me on WhatsApp. I can't wait to chat to you on there and make a relationship with you.

Never give personal information such as credit card or bank information, or your work or home address to people you don’t know or haven’t met in person.

Please note: Apples will never contact you asking for your password or account information. Any such communications should be reported immediately.

Report a scammer