International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate women’s achievements socially, politically, culturally, economically, etc. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is Break The Bias.

What does Break The Bias mean?

Break The Bias means a world free of stereotypes and discrimination. A world that is diverse and inclusive, and where difference is valued and celebrated.

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

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On International Women’s Day, we wear purple. Purple is the official color that was founded after 15,000 women marched in New York City demanding a better working condition and voting rights. Purple also signifies justice and dignity.

How do we show support?

There are so many ways to show your support on International Women’s Day. Go to this site for more details.

1. Plan an IWD activity.
2. Learn how top organizations support women.
3. Write an IWD speech
4. Watch the IWD videos
5. Source IWD suppliers
6. Donate to female-focused charities

And you can show support by taking a picture of yourself doing the #BreakTheBias pose and publishing it to social media. Simply cross your arms into an ‘X’ like the image above and snap away!

So, will you help Break The Bias?

Let’s welcome Elena to our podcast!

Elena is a singer and comedian, she’s appealing to sold out audiences across the globe with her witty, no-holds barred approach to stand-up comedy.

Elena is currently on tour right now for her solo show, “Dirrty!”

Get your tickets here!

What are you waiting for? Go listen to the podcast now!

Available on Castbox, Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts.

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Michael: [00:00:00] Brought to you by down hookup and dating app, go to the iOS App Store and download it now.

Elena: [00:00:07] Hi, my name is Elena, and the one word I would use to describe my date is epileptic.

Colin: [00:00:15] Oh boy.

Michael: [00:00:16] Here we go.

Elena: [00:00:18] Cool, sir. I was. I mean, I travel a lot for work. I’m a comedian and I travel around and I ended up meeting this guy a few years ago and he came to a show and I can sort of like, hit it off. But he had a girlfriend, so I was like, OK, no, I’m not going to go there like, nothing’s going to happen. And he used to work for one of the biggest porn companies in the world as well. And so he was basically his job was to choose what videos people could upload onto this site. So you could imagine eight hours a day like that’s his job is to look at weird porn from people to put it on the internet.

Michael: [00:00:50] I wonder if you ever got distracted?

Elena: [00:00:53] Yeah. Like, like I was saying that I was like, he’s got like a weird job to do, but he’s like nerdy. Like, you know, you just like, watch all sorts of stuff. I’m like, I don’t know if you would want to watch porn during that show, but whatever. And then so like about a year and a half went past and he and his girlfriend for a cup and it’s like, you know, those things, we sort of wait out a relationship like one day, like, he’s going to break up like they’re going to break off and I’m just going to like. Yeah, exactly, exactly. And so he literally takes these like, yeah, like we broke off. And of course, guys move on a bit quicker after a relationship than women do. So I was like, right? And I literally booked like a six a.m. Ryanair flight to go and see him weird. Wow. That’s dedication. You know, like to take a Ryanair flight is it’s you know, I was I was hoping that the dick is going to be really good.

Michael: [00:01:42] I was going to say I wasn’t sure. I wasn’t sure the dedication was the first word that came to mind, but go ahead.

Elena: [00:01:48] I mean, I don’t know like I was, I was hoping that it was going to be six a.m., but keyword harping. So I flew that he lives in a part of Europe, which I mean, I can say the country. Sometimes I get a bit… I don’t know if I should sort of say the country, but he lives in Cyprus, Cyprus has a rich history. But the island is cut in two. So basically you have like the European side and then you have the Turkish side. So I arrived, I was at the hotel and then he’s like, I’ll take you outside my great. So we drove over into the north side. But of course, this is a very conservative country. You’re in Turkey. You basically go from Europe into Turkey, and your phones don’t work. Nothing works. So we went across into the thing. I’m like, Oh my God, we’re on our own. Like, it’s just me and him in this car and we drive into Turkey. So call us like the day goes by. We have ice cream. We do all like the normal date stuff. We have a great kiss on the harbor. And I was like, Okay, this is right, and we’re driving back into go into libraries. But of course, he was feeling overwhelmed, let’s just say by me.

Colin: [00:02:54] Is that a compliment?

Elena: [00:02:56] I don’t know, like overwhelmed, overwhelmed, sexually. Let’s say that he like he was like, “No, I have to stop the car right now, like we have to we’d have to go for it here.” And I’m like, “We’re on a highway in Turkey, and I’m pretty sure if we do anything, it’s going to be illegal.”

Colin: [00:03:16] I’m pretty sure he got this idea from porn anyway.

Michael: [00:03:17] was he not filming?

Elena: [00:03:23] I mean, it could have been dashcam cameras who knew like, I mean, wouldn’t surprise me. So and like, maybe, yeah, maybe he’s seen something like this on one of these porn videos that someone else uploaded. So it’s was like, OK, well, maybe he has a weird fetish for just doing it on the side of the road, so he stops the car like at like just sort of next to these like big apartment building off a busy road on like basically going back and thing. And of course, I’m, you know, I’m into it. I’ve got this little dangerous streak. I was like, Oh, OK, I like sort of go for it. So we climb into the backseat. And you know, you always think that like, you know, having sex in the car or like doing stuff in a car is going to be like very sexy and like whatever. But it’s definitely not like you guys got your pants around your ankles, like you’re having a gynecological exam. Like, it’s not sexy at all. So we’re like, going forward, then I start like going down on him and doing my thing. And like, he looked like he was really enjoying it. I was like, I hey, damn, like, like, really good. And then as I still have a stick in my mouth, like he stopped having a seizure like a full on seizure and he’s like-

Annie: [00:04:00] Oh my gosh

Elena: [00:04:01] his eyes roll back into his head and I’m there and I’m like, I pull back and I’m like, am I that good?

Michael: [00:04:29] Oh, that’s funny. Are you sure it wasn’t just your kind of thing?

Elena: [00:04:34] Yeah, exactly. I was like, Wow, oh my God. So I’m going for it. But of course, I pull back and you know, sometimes guys can, you know, they even can go like, quiet, shoot a lot of semen out. But there’s also a lot of guys that just kind of like. And I wasn’t used to a shoot up, but I’ve never had a shoot up for a long time, so it wasn’t ready for it. So I fought that. And literally, it was like it was like a spring fly. It was like and Steven was like, going everywhere. And I thought it all over me, it’s like all over the windows, and I’ve never been in this situation before. I don’t know what to do with someone who’s having like a seizure. Like what? What do I do? I’m on the side of the road in a conservative country. I can’t use my phone. So then I was like, I tried to like, hug him because I don’t know what else to do. So I was just like hugging him. And then as I did that, it was just like he was still convulsing. And I’m like, OK, what do I do? And then I basically, like, pulled back from him. But of course, like all the semen was on his stomach and on me. So I just like pulled back. And then it kind of looked like one of those like paintings that used to do with kids where you’d like open it and say, “Oh, look, it’s a butterfly,” like semen everywhere, all this kind of stuff. And I like, I literally didn’t know what to do. So I just kind of like sat there and like played Candy Crush on my phone until he eventually stopped having a seizure.

Colin: [00:05:47] I think that’s an ice cream paint job, by the way.

Michael: [00:05:49] There’s definitely a name for it.

Elena: [00:05:52] Like so, yeah, so basically just had to like, sit there and wait for him to finish having his little seizure. And then he came to and was like, Oh yeah, sorry, I probably should have told you that I have like seizures when I come and I’m like, what?

Annie: [00:06:00] What- What?

Michael: [00:06:10] Oh, wait, so this is a normal thing. So he was expecting this. So the only person in the car that wasn’t expecting this was you.

Elena: [00:06:17] Exactly. And I’m like, I was like, you mean to say that I took a six a.m. Ryanair flight to be like, this was, I mean, it’s definitely like was something memorable I can guarantee. But like, literally, yeah, that that he said. That happens all the time to him, like when he comes I’m like, OK, just good to know.

Michael: [00:06:40] But shouldn’t it come with a warning label like will have seizure when, when coming kind of thing?

Elena: [00:06:47] Exactly. And then I sort of said to him, I was like, Was this a normal thing? And he’s like, oh, I think a lot of it maybe has to do with the fact that I was watching so much porn and uploading like he was watching this like home porn for eight hours a day. And I was like, oh, maybe like that got something. And I start to think I was like, Is that something to do with like, you know, I’m watching so much porn. So I don’t know what the maybe the moral of that story is like. Just stop watching porn or otherwise, we’ll seizure.

Colin: [00:07:13] I think if I was in his shoes, I totally would have told you like, Oh, it’s only you. You’re so amazing at this that, you know, I had a seizure.

Elena: [00:07:20] yeah, exactly I was like damn, thank you so much. Well, he did so to say that he was like, when I get really turned on and I was like. And I was like, you got really turned on in the back of your car in like a conservative country. Like, that’s what turns you on. I was like, the danger, right? But no, no, no. It’s like we. And then he also continued to tell me that he was a sex maniac as well, which is it’s basically like people who have like, it’s like sleepwalking, but some fucking basically so they will have sex even when they’re asleep. Well, we’ll try to have Wow. Yeah, I’ve never me either. I was. I actually like looked it up.

Michael: [00:08:05] He’s making up a lot of other shit. Maybe it’s making this thing up to me.

Elena: [00:08:09] I know, I mean like what the hell. But anyway, then we went back to the hotel room and so we had like sex. Then he did the seizure thing again.

Michael: [00:08:17] Wait a second. He did the whole seizure thing again?

Elena: [00:08:22] Yeah, yeah, yeah. And then I went back like a year later, I saw him again in the same thing, but it was the same thing happened. But it’s just like so awkward because you’re just like, you’re finished. And they’ve obviously finished. But then he would just keep seizing in for like a good five minutes. So then you’re like, you’re in this awkward position, and you’re like, what do I do? And then you go and make like a cup of tea. But then you feel bad because you’re like, you’re like looking after them, just like having a massive seizure and you just like, it’s the most awful you could ever imagine. Just like watching someone like, you know, they dick out, just like, come everywhere and then just like, just go make myself a cup of tea.

Michael: [00:08:56] And he knows, but there’s no danger for him at all. In other words, he’s perfectly fine. He’s expecting this. He doesn’t need medicine for this. He’s just like, OK, I’m going to get laid and have a seizure. And that’s really it.

Elena: [00:09:08] That’s it. Like, it must be just like such a normal thing for him, but he’s just like, Yeah, yeah, I mean, as long as he’s not around like sharp corners or like the edge of a bed, I’m sure it’s like fine. But still, I was like, that’s quite risky every time that you have sex. But I mean, I got a great story out of it. So to me that was like, This is great.

Michael: [00:09:29] You got a great story and a great cup of tea, I guess.

Elena: [00:09:32] Yes, exactly.

Annie: [00:09:33] and you played Candy Crush.

Elena: [00:09:35] Yeah, exactly. One of my little addictions. So it was it was quite a fun thing. So I was able to go to the north side. I got to like, you know, see a lot of different parts of the world, like different parts of Cyprus-

Colin: [00:09:40] and different parts of him-

Elena: [00:09:41] and had different parts of him inside me. I was like, “you’re great.” Yeah, I think that was like my most crazy experience when I was dating someone and that happened, and then I actually asked him, like a couple of his friends also worked for this porn company, and I said, Oh, did anyone else have any like mental issues from watching so much porn? And he was like, oh, no, I don’t think so. But one of my friends got schizophrenia, so I don’t know if that’s related. I was like, OK, I’m just going to not date anyone who works in the porn industry anymore.

Michael: [00:10:23] That’s what I’m going to do. Yeah, I was going to say that should be like rule number one now. Hey, very nice to meet you. Do you watch porn eight hours a day? And get paid for it?

Elena: [00:10:30] Exactly. And do you do you have seizures?

Michael: [00:10:38] And if you don’t, can I try to make you seizure?

Elena: [00:10:42] Exactly. I’ll be like, Yeah, and I know, and that’s the thing. It’s like now. Any blowjob that I gave, it’s like so underwhelming because I was going to

Michael: [00:10:47] Say, Kid, can’t you use this as a selling point here? The last guy I was with had a seizure. What’s wrong with you?

Elena: [00:10:52] Exactly. I was like, I’m at, Do you know what that guy did? I’m like, This is not OK. Like, I don’t care if I come. It’s like, you need to like, have a seizure. I want you to like, go, I want to see those eyes roll back into your head. That’s what I want to see.

Michael: [00:11:04] Otherwise, otherwise, I feel like you’re faking it.

Elena: [00:11:08] Yeah, so definitely the most memorable blowjob I’ve given in my life. That’s awesome.

Annie: [00:11:10] Was it worth it for you to like, take a flight and just fly there?

Elena: [00:11:12] Yeah, I do think so. I mean, it’s like my life where I’m kind of like, you know, obviously, you know, we still had a great time. But also like, I’m always kind of like, “well… get a story out of this. I can tell it on stage.” Like, that’s the sad thing about being a comedian and talking about dating stories is you’re like, you’re like, oh, maybe this guy will be normal and then fall in love and we’ll have babies and like, get married. And then if something bad happens, I’m like, you can capitalize on this stuff. But yeah, so it was fine.

Colin: [00:11:40] It’s a win-win.

Elena: [00:11:45] But yeah, it was definitely worth it. Definitely a win-win, for sure.

Michael: [00:11:55] Brought to you by down hookup and dating app, go to the iOS App Store and download it now.

1. Amelia Earhart

“Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”

Born in Kansas, Amelia Earhart played basketball, took auto repair courses, and briefly attended college. Earheart began her flying lessons in 1920 and immediately passed her flight test by the end of 1921. She set multiple aviation records; she was the first woman to flu solo across the Atlantic, and the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the US.

Unfortunately in 1937, Earhart disappeared over the Pacific and was declared dead in absence in 1939. The remains of her plane has never been found, and her disappearance is still one of today’s most intriguing unsolved mysteries.

2. Eleanor Roosevelt

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

Eleanor Roosevelt was the First Lady of the US back when FDR was President. As her husband found success in politics, she found her own light in public service. She redefined the role of the First Lady; advocating for human and women’s rights, she held press conferences and had her own newspaper column, My Day.

After leaving the First Lady position, Eleanor was appointed as a delegate in the UN’s General Assembly. She became chair of the UN’s Human Rights Commissions and helped write the Universal Declaration of Human Rights — one of her greatest achievements. President JFK then reappointed her as the US’s delegation to the UN, and then named her in the National Advisory Committee of the Peace Corps, as well as the chair of the President’s Commission on the Status of Women.

3. Ada Lovelace

“The more I study, the more insatiable do I feel my genius for it to be.”

Ada Lovelace was the world’s first computer programmer, as well as an English mathematician. She’s famous for publishing an algorithm intended for computer, in which at the time hadn’t existed yet.

Ada Lovelace was ahead of her time. She unfortunately passed at the age of 36 due to cancer and it took almost 100 years after that before people started to really appreciate her notes on Babbage’s Analytical Engine, the first description for computer and software.

4. Rosa Parks

“I would like to be remembered as a person who wanted to be free… so other people would be also free.”

Rosa Parks was a black seamstress who used to be a member of Montgomery’s African-American community and joined the Montgomery chapter of the NAACP as a chapter secretary.

In 1955, Alabama was still ruled by segregation laws and the policy in buses stated that only white citizens were allowed to sit in the front, while black citizens had to sit in the back.

That day, there were no more seats in the white section and the bus conductor had told four black passengers to stand so the white man could have a whole row to sit in. Three agreed, however, Rosa Parks refused to give her seat to a white man. She was arrested for her actions, but it started a civil rights movement across the US.

5. Florence Nightingale

“I am of certain convinced that the greatest heroes are those who do their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls as a maddening dreidel.”

Florence Nightingale was born into a wealthy family, yet she defied their expectations and followed her own beliefs. Since she was young, Florence was a philanthropist, helping the ill and the poor people in a village nearby her family’s estate. She pursued nursing, bringing together a team of nurses during wars to improve unsanitary conditions in hospitals, reducing death counts.

Florence Nightingale was nicknamed the Lady with the Lamp by wounded soldiers, due to her occasional night rounds with a lamp in hand, tending soldiers. After a year and a half spent nursing soldiers and seeing the spoils for war, Florence wrote ‘Notes on Matters Affecting the Health’, ‘Efficiency and Hospital Administration of the British Army’ which got recognized and sparked a worldwide healthcare reform. She then established St. Thomas’ Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses.

Women’s History Month started in Santa Rosa, California. It was a local celebration that lasted for a week in 1978 to correspond with International Women’s day, 8th of March. The local celebration then spread across the United States as other communities started their own Women’s History Week that year.

Associations of women’s groups and historians then advocated for national recognition in 1980 and succeeded. By February that year, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation; that the week of March 8th was to be known as National Women’s History Week.

This continued for another few years until Congress requested the President to set March of every year starting from that year to be stated as Women’s History Month. In 1995, it was authorized that the month of March was to be recognized as Women’s History Month.

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2022 Theme

It’s a tradition that Women’s History Month has a theme. In 2021, the theme was Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced. This year in 2022, the theme is Providing Healing, Promoting Hope. The theme is a tribute to caregivers and frontline workers during COVID-19, and a recognition of the ways that women have provided both healing and hope throughout history in all cultures.

Providing Healing? Promoting Hope? What does that mean?

Healing and Hope are the fuel towards reaching for dreams and recovery. Women have been known to be healers since ancient times. Women give those who heal a sense of wholeness and an end from suffering. Hope is a gift that shines light on the unlimited possibilities of the current and future generations.

We’ve mentioned this before: With millions of users in the pool of online dating, it is hard to make yourself stand out. We’ve listed 4 tips on how to get more dating app matches, those tips can be applied to any top dating app or dating web sites. Check it out here if you haven’t read it yet.

This article is about tips on online dating for DOWN Dating & Hookup app users.

Here’s what’s special about DOWN. DOWN is one of the top hookup sites. Unlike other top dating app where you swipe left or right, on DOWN, you swipe up or down.

Swiping up to Get Date means you think that person has girlfriend/boyfriend potential. Basically, you’d like something more than a hookup.

Swiping down to Get Down means you are looking for something casual — maybe some drinks and some hookups, but you’re not on the hunt for something serious.

These are things to keep in mind if you want more matches on DOWN.

1. Most top dating app users verify their accounts — you should too if you want more dating app matches

Verifying your account shows people that you’re real, the photos you’re using are really you. With online scams happening so often on dating web sites, having a verified checkmark on your profile can definitely get you more matches.

2. Show them the real you — even on hookup sites

It’s obvious why you should not catfish people if you are looking to get meaningful matches. However, people often forget that pictures are not the only way one can be catfished. If ultimately you are looking for someone with the same intentions — whether it be serious dating or a one night stand — you want to be clear and let them know what you are looking for.

Don’t beat around the bush. No one likes it when they are not getting what they thought they were getting. This means being more honest in your pictures, profiles, and even your texts after you match with a potential someone. Remember, DOWN was created for people to truly express what they want. So don’t worry about showing your real needs.

Keep it real.

3. One of the most important tips on online dating: add some humor

Good news to those who are not model material: a good sense of humor helps receive higher ratings of attractiveness. This means that spicing up your dating bio with a little joke may give you a higher chance of getting dating app matches! Since people who use DOWN are usually more open-minded, there’s no need to worry that your little jokes will scare them off.

4. Conversation starters are very important on dating web sites

This conversation starter doesn’t necessarily need to be a question. It can be about your interests or about a trend. Don’t be afraid to make it controversial (but of course, not in a degrading way). For example, “Is using a toy better than using your hands?” can really spark a conversational debate.

These 4 tips on online dating are especially important if you’re using DOWN, one of the top hookup sites. But that doesn’t mean that the tips mentioned in the other article are not important. You’d still have to pick the right photos, make your bio simple but interesting, set the right filters, and use the app daily.

DOWN’s goal is to make the world a more open-minded, sex-positive place where singles can express themselves freely and find what they really want. So as long as you’re showing the real you, you’re on the right track.

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Despite the huge amount of people using a hookup dating site nowadays, it’s still very difficult for some of us to find love in between the algorithm. But how? No, there’s nothing wrong with you, it’s not your fault at all. Sometimes dating apps just flop and let you down, and sometimes you accidentally swipe left on someone you really liked.

Pick Up Lines to Use on Guys in a Hookup Dating Site

So here’s some tips so that you have a better chance on finding love online — especially in these times where love is literally in the air.

Valentine’s Day tips to find love:

• Choose pictures that you love

Doesn’t matter what other people think, as long as you love the picture and you look amazing in it, upload it. Plus, who doesn’t love confidence? If anything, it’s what attracts most people.

• No pictures of you wearing a mask (mask fishing)

COVID-19 really brought up this trend right here. Ever seen someone that was so good looking in a mask but when they take off their masks, they suddenly seem like a completely different person? This is what that is. It’s a real thing!

• State what you’re looking for

It’s important to let other people know what you’re looking for as to not give off any misleading vibes. There’s no shame in saying you’re looking for hookups or a more serious relationship. This way, both people get what they want.

But we know it’s intimidating and it gets scary at times when you bluntly say what you want, so instead, use a dating app that solves the problem for you. DOWN App differentiates their swiping method so that singles don’t need to ask ‘what are you looking for’ anymore — doesn’t that make things so much easier?

• Have a good dating profile bio

We can’t stress enough how much a good dating profile can change your dating game. Yes, a picture is worth a thousand words, but it doesn’t apply in dating profiles. You want your dating app matches to get a better idea of you, not just through your pictures.

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Finding ‘the one’ may be intimidating and a scary journey, but it has to start from somewhere, right? You might increase your chances of meeting the one because it’s Valentine’s Day and people are looking for partners. This doesn’t mean that you should force a relationship so that you can post it on Instagram, of course. What we mean is; be honest when dating — that’s what makes a relationship work!

Are you confused on what to get your partner for Valentine’s Day 2022? Or maybe you already have a gift, but what do you write on the card? Or perhaps you’re single and you’re on a hookup dating site trying to find a dating app match — how do you impress them on this year’s Valentine’s Day?

Don’t worry, we have a full list of the best Valentine’s Day pick-up lines just for you!

Looking for a dating app for Valentine’s Day? Download DOWN App from the Google Play and App Store — it’s perfect for V-Day!

Sweetest pick up lines for Valentine’s Day:

• Cupid called. He says that he needs my heart back.
• The only sweet thing I want for Valentine’s Day is a cutie pie like you!
• Do you want some Hershey’s? Or a Kiss?
• Are you my wisdom tooth? Because I think I have to take you our this Valentine’s Day.
• My name is _______, but you can just call me your valentine.
• Do you want a box of chocolates for dessert…or me?

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• There’s a Valentine’s Day sales in my house; clothing is 100% off.
• A V-day special menu: appetizer, main course, and you for dessert.
• I bought you 12 roses for Valentine’s Day — 11 real and 1 fake. I will love you until all of them die and wilt away.
• I’ll be your “alentine” for now — you’ll need to give me the “V” after dinner.
• Will you be my valentine?

That last one is very straightforward, isn’t it?

But sometimes that works best. Sometimes you need to stop beating around the bush and just say what you truly mean. However, let’s not let the good part of chivalry die, okay? Get your partner some flowers or chocolates, or whatever they like to have, and simply say;

Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️

First of all, what is an online dating scam?

No, we’re not talking about scam callers or a text message scam. We’re talking about the scams that happen on a dating app.

For those of you who are single and on online dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, or OKCupid, don’t let it get to your head too much this Valentine’s Day. You might think that someone could potentially be the one for you because they seem to be what you’ve been looking for all this time, but they might very well be a scammer. Be mindful of scammers because they tend to work really hard around events like Valentine’s Day by using fake profiles trying to prey off of singles on hookup apps. We strongly suggest not giving anyone any additional information about yourself without validating their accounts first.

To help you avoid these dating app scammers, we’ve listed down some tips;

Tips to avoid a dating site scam;

• Suggest to meet in person

It’s obvious, if they’re really a scammer, then they’d come up with many excuses to avoid meeting in person. If the first time they couldn’t because they were busy or some other reason, that’s fine. But if you’ve asked them out for the third, fourth, fifth time… maybe hit the report scam button.

• Ask for their other pictures

Now when your dating app match only has one picture in their profile, and they gave you their social media handle, only to find out there’s only one picture there and it’s the same picture — that screams scammer alert.

• They want to text you through another app way too quickly

What’s the hurry there? Thing is, most scammers want to hop off the dating app quickly so that dating apps such as Bumble, DOWN, OkCupid, and Tinder who have a good security scammer prevention won’t catch them. So take your time singles, don’t rush.

• Don’t give out too much information of yourself and not ask for anything about them

If they’re asking all the questions, so should you! Ask them where they grew up, their favorite movie, pet peeve — the list is endless. The perfect way to ask all of those questions without seeming like a scammer yourself is by playing 20 questions.

• Never share personal information like phone number, bank account, email, unless you trust them

I think this speaks for itself, right? Especially if you haven’t met them. They might text you saying it’s an emergency or even guilt you into it, but don’t fall for it! That’s their strategy.

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One of the best sites for hooking up, DOWN, has a very good scammer prevention. You can download DOWN App from the Google Play and App Store. They have a very optimized scammer prevention system, and an event for Valentine’s Day! Get it now!

There you have it folks. Online dating scams might be somewhat of a myth for those who haven’t experienced it, but it’s very much real. The reason why you might not have ran into a scammer is because those hookup dating sites are working night and day to provide you the best possible experience. So long as you remember, just because it’s Valentine’s Day soon, doesn’t mean that you have to go on a date and find someone.

DOWN is ready to welcome Valentine’s Day 2022 with an upcoming event: Find Your Flirt ♥️

This year’s Valentine’s Day will be flooded by singles who are ready to mingle, so make sure you join in the crowd!

How the event works:

DOWN has a feature called Flirt, which is a text message you can send directly to someone you’re interested in without having to wait for them to swipe on you.

In this Find Your Flirt event, DOWN is giving away free Flirts for everyone who has their profile verified (one flirt per day), so everyone can have a chance to immediately talk to the person they’re interested in.

You can download DOWN App from the Google Play and App Store.

What are you waiting for? Go get yours and start flirting!

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With hosts Michael Waitze, Colin Hodge, and Annie Chen, DOWN App’s podcast ‘Date If You Dare’ is aiming for so much more and we’re looking for guests!

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About DOWN

DOWN is the most honest dating app — and the #1 hookup app to meet locals nearby. People get to choose whether they want a casual relationship or a more serious one. DOWN’s goal is to make the world a more open-minded, sex-positive place where singles can express themselves freely and find what they really want.

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