Ever matched with someone who looks like a model, talks like a poet, but mysteriously can't video call because their "camera is broken again"? Welcome to the modern dating jungle. This book exists because online dating is no longer just about chemistry, it's about verification. Catfish, romance scammers, AI-generated faces, and copy-paste sweet talkers are everywhere. The good news? You don't need to be a hacker, investigator, or tech wizard to spot them. You just need the right mindset, tools, and a little curiosity. In Online Dating OSINT, I break down open-source intelligence techniques in a fun, practical, and slightly sarcastic way. You'll learn how to verify dating profiles, detect lies early, protect your emotions and wallet, and still enjoy dating without turning into a paranoid detective with a corkboard and red string. This book is for anyone who wants to date smarter, safer, and with confidence, while keeping their sense of humor intact. Quick Chapter Introductions Chapter 1: Introduction to Online Dating OSINT Why OSINT matters in dating, how catfishing works, and how not to become the main character in a scammer's success story. Chapter 2: Understanding Online Dating Ecosystems Dating apps aren't magic. Learn how platforms work, why fake profiles survive, and how visibility really happens. Chapter 3: Psychology of Catfish and Romance Scammers Understand how scammers think, manipulate emotions, and build fake intimacy faster than real humans ever should. Chapter 4: Profile Analysis Fundamentals From usernames to bios, this chapter teaches you how to read profiles like a lie detector with a sense of humor. Chapter 5: Reverse Image Investigation Because that "casual selfie" might belong to a fitness influencer from another continent. Chapter 6: Social Media Footprint Mapping How to connect the dots across platforms without becoming creepy or crossing ethical lines. Chapter 7: Message and Chat OSINT Spot scripted messages, weird grammar patterns, and time-zone slip-ups hiding in plain sight. Chapter 8: Geolocation and Location Claims When someone says they live nearby but somehow never exist nearby. Chapter 9: Video and Voice Verification Excuses, avoidance tactics, and how real people act when they're actually real. Chapter 10: Financial Red Flags and Scam Indicators The fastest way romance turns into regret, and how to shut it down early. Chapter 11: Advanced OSINT Tools and Techniques Powerful tools explained simply, without drowning you in technical jargon. Chapter 12: AI, Deepfakes, and Synthetic Identities Yes, that face might be fake. No, you're not crazy. Chapter 13: Operational Security for Yourself Protect your data, your privacy, and your future self from oversharing disasters. Chapter 14: Case Studies: Real-World Catfish Scenarios Real examples, real lessons, and real "how did this even happen?" moments. Chapter 15: Responding to and Reporting Catfish How to disengage safely, report effectively, and keep your dignity intact. Chapter 16: Building a Personal Verification Framework Turn everything you've learned into a simple system you can use for every match.
