(7/10) Everyone's looking for love, but, as with anything, things are not always so easy. People have to be careful when looking for a partner online, as many scammers are just looking to take advantage of people.

But how do you figure out if someone you've met online is the real deal or a fraudster? Let's take a look at some of the things you can do to avoid being scammed on dating sites.

Do a reverse image search of their pics

If you've come across someone's profile on a dating site and you're not quite sure if they are who they say they are, one of the first things you can do is a reverse image search. This involves taking the person's profile picture and searching for it on Google or another search engine. If the image comes up in other places, it's possible that the person is using a fake profile and has stolen someone else's pictures.

To use Google Image search, simply go to images.google.com, click on the camera icon in the search bar, and upload the image you want to search. If the image comes up in other places, that's a good indication that the profile might be fake.

Check their social media accounts

If the person you're talking to has social media accounts, it's worth taking a look at them to see if they match up with what they've told you about themselves. For example, if they say they're from Australia, but their Facebook page says they're from the United States, that's a red flag.

It's also worth seeing if the person is active on social media and if they have any friends or followers. If they don't seem to be very active and don't have many connections, it's possible that they're using a fake profile.

Beware of profiles that look too good to be true

Beware of gorgeous people whose profiles look too good to be true. Most people are not models, and even if they were, would they really be on a dating site? It's more likely that these profiles are fake, and the person is just trying to scam you.

If someone's profile picture is too perfect or looks like it could be a stock photo, that's another red flag. Hey, maybe you've just run into some sugar baby profiles, but it's far more likely you've run into a scammer.

Do a Facetime call or video chat

If you're really interested in someone you've met online and you want to make sure they are who they say they are, the best thing to do is to have a Facetime call or video chat. This way, you can see the person's face and body language and get a better sense of whether or not they are being truthful.

Of course, they might refuse to do a video call, which is a definite red flag. If they're not willing to show you their face, they might be hiding something.

Be sure you feel safe before meeting in person

Before meeting someone that you've met online in person, be sure to chat with them for a while and get to know them. If you're not comfortable with them, don't meet up with them.

It's also a good idea to meet in a public place the first time you meet someone from a dating site. This way, if things go wrong, you're in a public place and can get help if you need it.

Never send money to anyone you've met online

No matter how well you think you know someone, never send them money. This includes sending money to help with travel expenses or medical bills. If someone you've met online asks you for money, it's a good indication that they're a scammer.

It's highly unlikely that a legitimate person would need money from someone they've just met online. If you do send money, there's a good chance you'll never see it again.

Don't give out personal details

Your personal information is valuable, and there's no reason to give it out to someone you've just met online. Be especially careful about giving out your email address, phone number, or home address.

If someone is pressuring you for personal information, that's a red flag. They might be trying to scam you or simply want to spam you with advertising. Either way, it's not worth it.

Listen to your gut

If something feels off, trust your gut and move on. There's no shame in being scammed, but there is shame in not listening to your intuition.