I know it has been quite a while since I have added an entry here, but this common recurrence I have noticed with my "catfish hunting" expedition just had to be added.

Something I am noticing more and more is the following phrase in some profiles, "Only serious masters should message me for more information."  Here is the issue I take with such (beyond the English grammar portion of course), and sequence of steps that transpires typically from such profiles. 

A "serious master" sends a message.  The "person behind the profile" response with a typical "form letter" response, including contact me on some free email service account or via free service IM (i.e., let's talk outside of CollarMe).  Contact transfers over to said free email/IM service.  The "person behind the profile" eventually asks for...(yes, you guessed it)...money.  Interesting coincidence?  I think not.  The typical excuse is for travel arrangements and the amount is quite often way over the normal cost for one to travel from points A to B in general.  Interesting, is it not?

As noted here on CollarMe when sending messages, NEVER SEND MONEY TO STRANGERS!  A simple rule...if you would not give a stranger you meet on the street the cash, why give the cash to some person over the internet?!?  If you wish to do so, I will generously take donations for this free piece of advise. ;-)

The corollary to the above, if they are asking for $$, chances are they cannot take care of him/herself, let alone serve as the role portrayed in the lifestyle.  Yes, the same goes for those "Financial Dominant" oriented ones out there as well, not just some submissive or slave minded one.

Just some friendly advise from my corner of the lifestyle here folks.  Do enjoy and heed it well.

Ah, the "catfish hunting" continues.  I think the irony, if not the stupidity of some of these scammers is just ridiculously humorous here.

Case and point.  Google "Midwest Melissa".  A noted adult actress (i.e., porn star) whose photos are publicly available on the internet via Google Image Search and/or Tineye (yes, I use both).  I noticed "profile A" with one photos of "Midwest Melissa" in "location A" (in the US).  I noticed on the same search page..."profile B" with another photo of "Midwest Melissa" in "location B" (also in the US).  LOL!

The phrase, "it is like shooting fish in a barrel" (pun intended indeed) does not come close.

HM

Ah, the joys of "catfish hunting" here on CollarMe.  I admit though, this is not why I signed up here, nor care for it.  However, it seems to be that the ratio of "catfish" to "real McCoy's" in astounding here.

Happy hunting folks regardless.

"screen shot spoof":

Ah, I have to love some of the "latest photo scams" here on from CollarMe profiles.  I call this one I will discuss in particular entry the "screen shot spoof".  Some recent profiles have included a smartphone (iPhone and Android based) border where a photo is displayed on the screen, then the phone's built in "screen shot" is used, the photo is posted. 

This will cause an image search engine source like Tineye to come up with a zero search result.  Refer to my Journal entries on Tineye and its use.

Now the "common sense" aspect.  Anyone can find a photo from the internet, download it onto a smartphone, open this photo and display it on the screen, and...take a screen shot.  So with that said, what are the chances that this actual "profile photo" is the person on the other end of the keyboard?!?  I think you see my point (hopefully).

In the end, if it is too good to be true...it probably is.

So once again, report these photos and profiles accordingly to "clean out the crap" and make CollarMe a better place for those in the lifestyle.

A nice tool in case you wish to see "is that photo legit or pulled off the internet elsewhere...", take a look at the TinEye extension or "add on".  It is available for Firefox, Opera, and Chrome.  It will search a particular image (I suggest the "full sized" ones provided in a profile), then compare it to the current database.  The results are rather quick and timely.  Thus saving you the headache from talking to someone scamming on CollarMe.

Accordingly, report those profiles using someone else's photos as a "scammer".  After all, it is only good and proper form.

For what it is worth...

HM

The following rant comes from the countless number of scammers I have found on CollarMe since I joined this site in July 2012.  Yes, I know I have a few other journal entries on these type of individuals...here is the "common sense" or "logic" behind my reasoning.

Anyone asking Me for funds to relocate will be blocked immediately.  Part of any relationships (BDSM based or otherwise) is trust from proper communications over time.  This does not happen overnight let alone in a few minutes of talking or messages for most, including with Me if not most individuals that are "real" or "legit".

That said, if you cannot get off your lazy arse to find a paying job in this day and age (yes, working at McDonald's counts though it is not "glamorous" nor "fun") what makes you think that any decent Dominant, Owner, or Master would what to have a submissive or slave minded girl like such?  In other words, you are QUITE WORTHLESS if you cannot support yourself on your own.

Now, I am understanding that we all have our ups and downs financially in life.  That is part of life.  However, to be begging and constantly asking for such is just poor form.  It is also quite annoying at the very least.  I think I will be clearing out my Yahoo IM list and adding even more to the "blocked" section shortly...almost at high double digits and all from CM.

For what it's worth...

Another interesting item that I have encountered on this site.  There is the "Who's Viewing Me?" topic that highlights when someone else on CollarMe views your profile.  So as the  gentleman I am, I obviously respond to those who decide to view my profile.

Now in some cases, this is welcomed by the other individual.  Good form I say.

However...there are some cases where I find my initial greeting or "hello there" to be meet with a full block.  Poor form indeed I must say.  If you are curious about another person to view their profile some, why not say hello.  If you are not interested in them if He/She responds back, just politely tell the individual such.  No need to be harsh nor rude.

Just my $0.02.  For what it is worth.

Here is a little more on the scammers that use this site for those who are interested.

• Most will have a free email account such as Yahoo or Hotmail.
• Most will claim to be orphaned.
• Most will claim to have been recently released from their Owner(s).
• Most will claim to have experience in the lifestyle.
• Most will have a model set and professionally quality photos available they are willing to give freely.
• Most will have a basic grasp of written English, but using homophones in place of the proper words.  i.e., this is a sign of English as a second language.
• Most will be wanting some sort of funding for relocating to submit and serve a new Owner with no desire to have a "real job" or "work".

So in conclusion...a scammer that just wants to take the money and run.  Wow, imagine that in this day and age of life!?!  LOL!

I have to admit, it is quite interesting and entertaining finding how many scammers and fakes there are on this site.  In particular, anyone with a "contact me through my < insert some Yahoo or Hotmail or some other free email account/service here> to get to know me" should be default fall into this category.  Those are what is often called "spiders" or "bots" for reference folks.  The photos are often some poor sod who was scammed into giving those away without realizing the consequences of his/her actions.

It is also interesting to note how many people (possibly part of the above noted reference) ask for money to visit a Dominant and gentleman like myself.  On that note, first and foremost...trust is earned over time, not given away freely at a whim

So on this note and for those viewing my profile, there is a reason I do not have any photos up on a site like this.  I rather not have a scammer or fake use them to abuse or cause harm to another. 

'nuf said.

HM

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