For the past few weeks I've been logging the scam posts I removed with the hopes of identifying trends to automate some of their removals in the future. I figured I'd share a few of them here so we can all better learn to identify what's fake and what's real.

There's a few common characteristics they share:

• All accounts only a few days old with no history other than the scam post.
• Most of the usernames are auto-suggested ones that follow the format of "[Word][Word][Number]".
• They all have terrible spelling or grammar.
• The language used is overtly sexual or other strange phrasing that native English speakers don't use.
• They never list a specific type of person they're looking for in order to cast as wide a net as possible. The timeframe for meeting is always listed as "right now" to create a sense of urgency and it's always for something quick and no-strings-attached/a hookup.
• Most of these are simply copy and pasted from other r4r subs. A simple Google search will show the same thing posted elsewhere and is a dead giveaway of being fake.
• The titles usually have some location hashtag.
• The ages are always 20-something women.

Occasionally you get the crafty scammer or possibly pic collector with a realistic looking profile. These are accounts that have been around for a few months or maybe a year and have a seemingly realistic post history over that time period. But when you start reading the comments and submissions they're basically meaningless. For example, a bunch of meme-like images on various subs. These are re-posted images to create a more realistic profile. On the surface it looks more like a credible person but it's still fake all the same.

As a reminder, I'd encourage anyone who wishes to, to get verified on this sub. It really helps with freeing up my time to look into the F4M and MF4M posts. See the stickied thread at the top of the sub for instructions on how to get verified.

Anyway, Here's a few examples of scam posts:

23 [F4M] #Bellevue - Lets hookup I'll push your limits rn?????

Hey so I'm going to be making this as short as possible lol. quite Dom female here; into pegging, rimming and mostly sitting on a face. well I'm willing to deal with your kinks too. I'm looking to sit on a face and push your limits. Also pretty vanilla; into a lit bit of everything well of course except pee or poo stuff. You must be ddf, you get a bonus if you are bearded lol. I'm down to party[BEER ONLY!]. I can host or travel, car fun works too. I'm down for online fun if you are not close too. Send those dms! I'm looking forward to them!. And seriously no dick pics. and not hate speech. DM

28 [F4M]#Seeking FWB or ONS

I’m here seeking a FWB or one night stand,I’m Here To Please You And Make Your Night Like No Other,I’m available all day and night for InCall and OutCall till you beg me to stop lol, I wanna make us fulfill our widest sexual fantasies, my partner should be clean and vaccinated I’m 5’4,. Seeking a partner who can host, however I can also host anytime. I have transportation, Shoot me a message if you are interested to see if we would match, DMs of just nudes, disrespectful messages, and "hey" messages will be ignored. Send me a dm introducing yourself and we can go from there:)

I banned this user within a few minutes of posting on r4rseattle. However, since there was no definitive proof it was a scammer I offered to rescind the ban if a verification photo was posted on the off chance it was legit. They posted on another less moderated seattle r4r sub though. A few hours later they appealed the ban with "its ok I made my money! thanks though."

25 [F4M] #Seattle - As The Weekend Slowly Approaches...

...I figured why not get a head start? Will make my Tuesday go by a bit quicker as well lol.

Hello and good morning! Hope everyone that is up is having a pleasant day so far. After a quick scroll I realize a lot of us are on the same boat I'll keep this short and to the point. While I recognize the chances of finding someone tonight/tomorrow isnt really feasible, I hope that I can meet with someone by this weekend! Also dont want to rush because its important you pass my "not-a-total-creep" test lmao.

I'm looking for a preferably single man who is younger than 40 and willing to put in the work necessary. I reciprocate so no worries on that end lmao but yeah, only message if you got a working tongue and cock! At this point I'm not completely against a one night stand but just letting it be known I'd deff prefer an ongoing situation (moreso fwb instead of a relationship)

I can also host! And commute lol so the where is deff taken care of, I just need the WHO! Message if interested.

Last one: I thought this was fun, I banned this user pretty quickly and immediately got an auto-reply to the ban message of "Hello handsome I’m 28 I’m 5’4 and here looking for hookup, something casual and mutual and we can move on from there, where are you at?"

28 [F4M]#Seeking FWB or ONS

I’m here looking for some good guy company tonight, Trying out new kinks and fetishes, fantasies and roleplay ideas in a safe,consensual and respectful manner, would like to find a guy for FWB and who's down to hook up ONS where it involves sexual stuff one time,send a Dm if you are Clean and understand

So yeah, figured I'd post some of these for awareness. There are a bunch more but it's more of the same junk so it's not interesting to read. I try to remove & ban all of these as quickly as possible but please keep reporting posts where appropriate. Your help is appreciated!