Baby boomers are turning to dating sites more than ever. They’ve lost their spouse or have gone through a divorce after years of marriage. Boomers are vulnerable and they get lonely worrying they’ll never find a companion to spend their golden years with.
When a boomer goes to a dating site, they don’t think about the risks involved such as someone trying to take advantage of their heart and bank account. The boomer needs a very descriptive profile saying exactly the type of companion they’re looking for. Some give too much personal information and it leads to dates looking for money.
Cons are smart and they know how to smooth talk the boomer making them feel they’re special and needed. The con can be any age and many are boomers themselves. Stay in your own age group and don’t give anyone your personal information.
Boomers need to watch how their date talks and acts. If they start asking personal questions such as; how did your spouse pass away, did he leave you any money, did he have an insurance policy, what type of work did he do, etc. it’s time to end the date.
There are hundreds of questions they’ll ask digging for any bank accounts, assets, stocks or bonds. The con knows how to sound convincing and win over the boomer making her trust him. Their first date is the start and it will end badly if they let this con overtake them.
Being wise and watching their date for tell-tale signs of a scam will keep them from losing their life savings and their pride. Boomers tell the world they have money by the way they dress and the car they drive. When dating, wear less expensive looking clothes and don’t drive a Mercedes. Many boomers have lost everything by letting the con sweep them off their feet and trusting him.
They listened to his sad stories giving him what he needed because they felt sorry for him. The boomer lost everything and at their age can never make it up. After going through a divorce or a death, boomers need to take it slow and need time to grieve, and then talk to a friend or counselor.
Single events or speed dating functions are the best way for boomers to meet their match in their own age group. All members are checked out and are great people to meet. So when you’re ready to move on with your life, think about these functions as they can help you tremendously and possibly find the right companion to spend the rest of your life with.