I know that the idea of getting a sugar daddy who makes all your financial needs and dreams happen is very alluring and, at the same time, nerve-wracking. There are many weirdos online who pretend to be rich sugar daddies ...
Being a sugar baby, you should expect to get money, not lose it. Unfortunately, there are a lot of greedy and immoral people on the internet who want to get your money or just use you for sex. To avoid both categories, you need to know how to keep your guard up the right way and avoid all the scam schemes.
I want to emphasize that you shouldn’t take it lightly, as something that only happens to others. If you check the recent stats, you’ll see that only US users lost 1.14B to romance scams. Crazy! Not?
How to Tell If a Sugar Daddy is Real?
One of the best things you can do when looking for potential sugar daddies is to keep your eyes on the fake profile red flags. I have the most important things to check to know that a sugar daddy is real:
- A legit sugar daddy has some info on his profile and at least one photo. Considering the niche, don’t expect to have a lot of information. But most real SDs don’t mind sharing more in DMs, as well as sending photos if they don’t have any on their profile.
- His profile is verified if the site offers such an option. Real sugar daddies understand that sugar babies feel more vulnerable, and they try to establish some trust. Having verification, income proof, and other ways of proving their identity is a move for most real SDs.
- Real sugar daddies are very clear about what they want and offer. Busy guys who are making money don’t have time for ways of making an offer. They cut to the chase and are very specific about conditions and all the financial aspects.
- Most traditional SDs that are real try to arrange a meeting almost right away after you agree to the conditions of the arrangement. Rich men value their time and want to see if you match their criteria or if they need to look for someone else.
- A legit SD won’t ever ask you to send money. The golden rule is that money should flow into your account, not out of it.
Being very careful when looking for a potential sugar daddy is your way to keep things safe and your sugar dating experience. It’s not very hard and can keep you out of trouble.
Sugar Daddy Scam Revealed
Most fake sugar guys follow similar patterns in how they get money from naive sugar babies. I want to share the most common scam schemes so that you avoid losing money.
Sugar Daddy Cash App Scam
Different money apps are commonly used in sugar dating, as they are another traceless way to pay without sharing any banking info. It’s easy and comfortable. But the problem with money apps is that some allow money refunds.
In the case of Cash App, fake sugar daddies use it for money flipping. They promise to send $500-$3,000+ but tell you that you need to pay a small fee of $10-$20 for your account verification or any other reason. But sure thing, you never get the money.
Another popular scam scheme with Cash App is phishing links, where the scammer wants to get your info and use it in different frauds. The key here is not to trust unexpected honey offers for nothing and to enable 2FA (two-factor authentication) so no one can breach your data.
PayPal Sugar Daddy Scam
Another popular sugar daddy scam is on PayPal. The main goal is to trick an SB into sending money, sharing personal info, or falling for a fake check scam and getting either money or intimate favors. Here is how the PayPal sugar daddy scam works:
- A scammer contacts potential SBs offering a gift or alluring allowance.
- The SD “sends” overpayment or fake payment to prove that he’s real. It can be through a check that later bounces or a fake email that you received the money.
- After that, if it’s an overpayment fraud, the fake SD asks to send some money back or send it to a charity of his choice, of course. Either way, you send your money, not the ones you receive, as you never get anything from your PayPal.
- When you make the transfer, the SD disappears with your money.
The key to avoiding PayPal SD scams is always verifying payments by logging into your account and never sending your money to any SD. That’s not how sugar dating works.
Mobile Deposit Sugar Daddy Scam
This type of scam is also quite popular among scammers who pretend to be sugar daddies. They offer to spoil a sugar baby with some free shopping money, but instead of sending real money, they deposit fake checks. Such SDs may even send screenshots to you. But if you are not careful enough, they can trick you into sending a part of the money back or doing something intimate.
To avoid this scam scheme, don’t trust SDs who offer a lot for nothing. Also, never send anything back. With mobile deposit scams, a scammer will pressure you to be quick before the check clears.
How to Avoid Sugar Daddy Scam
I believe that despite how many scammers are pretending to be sugar daddies, it’s still possible to have a positive sugar-baby experience. Here is some advice that might help:
- Don’t join unreliable sugar dating services
- Mind what information you share both on your SB page and in the chat
- Never follow unknown links from new sugar daddies
- Do at least the basic background check of potential SDs
- Don’t believe offers that are too good to be true—free cheese is only in the mousetrap
- Don’t proceed with any intimacy on the date before getting your PPM or allowance
With experience, you will learn how to train your eyes to fake sugar daddies. But no one is immune to scams, and scammers are becoming more creative yearly.
Final Thoughts
If you want to have a positive experience as a sugar baby, your safety must always be a top priority. You should never take it lightly and always be cautious, regardless of whether you are just looking for potential sugar daddies or are in a relationship with one.
Now that you know all the popular scam schemes, keep your eyes peeled for the red flags, and good luck with sugar dating!
