A common one is catfishing. People use fake pictures and false information to attract others. Another is people being overly pushy on the first date, like trying to kiss or get too physical too soon. And some users experience dates who talk only about themselves and show no interest in getting to know the other person.
One horror story is when a guy on POF said he was single but turned out to be married. He lied about his relationship status just to have some extra flirting. Another is a girl who met a guy who seemed nice at first but during the date, he started making really inappropriate and rude comments about other people in the restaurant. It was so embarrassing.
The lies are one of the scariest things. People can create false identities on POF, like lying about their job, age, or appearance. It makes you wonder who you're really talking to.
A common POF horror story involves scammers. There was a person who was contacted by someone on POF who claimed to be a wealthy businessman from another country. He started asking for money for some 'business emergency' after they had built what seemed like a relationship. Later, it was discovered that the whole profile was fake, and many people had fallen for the same scam on POF.
One horror story I heard was that a girl met a guy on POF. He seemed really nice at first. They planned to meet up, and when they did, the guy was nothing like his profile. He was rude, constantly checking his phone, and even made some inappropriate comments about her appearance. It was a total nightmare for her.
There was this case where a couple met through POF in 2019. They seemed to get along well initially. But as they went on more dates, the guy started to get overly possessive. He would call and text constantly, and when she didn't respond right away, he would show up at her place unannounced. It was really scary for her and made her end the relationship quickly.
I know a story where a woman met a man on POF. They talked for weeks and she started to trust him. When they met, he took her to a really isolated place. She felt very uncomfortable and scared. She managed to get away and later found out he had a history of aggressive behavior towards women. It was a really close call for her.
There was a story where a girl on POF started chatting with a guy. He sent her some really strange and inappropriate messages after a while. She felt really scared and blocked him immediately. It shows that not everyone on POF has good intentions. You have to be careful when using the platform.
A frequent type of horror story is related to money. Some daters on POF might try to scam others, asking for money for various made - up reasons like a sick relative or a business emergency. And then there are the ones who expect the other person to pay for everything even though they presented themselves as equal partners before the date.
One common horror story is catfishing. People pretend to be someone they're not on POF. They use fake photos and false information. Another is when dates turn out to be super pushy or creepy. For example, they won't take no for an answer when it comes to physical contact.