Risks and Prevention in Sugar-Daddy Relationships: How to Avoid Pitfalls and Protect Your Rights

Risks and Prevention in Social Relationships: How to Avoid Pitfalls and Protect Your Rights

Introduction

1. Common Pitfalls and Solutions

1.1 “Honey Trap” Scam

• Scam Description:
  1. The perpetrator initially behaves intimately, pretending to be a trustworthy partner or collaborator.
  2. During a private meeting, they deliberately create conflicts or conspire with accomplices to threaten, leveraging “exposure of privacy” or “police involvement” to extort large sums of money.
• Typical Scenarios:
  • The perpetrator invites you to a private location (e.g., their apartment or hotel) and suddenly introduces a “friend” or “family member” to threaten you.
  • They claim to have recorded private videos or photos and demand a “silence fee.”
• Solutions:
  1. Location Selection: Choose public places with heavy foot traffic for meetings and avoid entering private spaces designated by the other party.
  2. Evidence Protection: Record the meeting process using audio or video devices to ensure transparency.
  3. Stay Calm: When encountering threats, do not pay immediately and seek police assistance as soon as possible.

1.2 Pretending Financial Hardship Scam

• Scam Description:
  1. After gaining trust, the perpetrator fabricates a tragic story (e.g., a family member’s illness or business bankruptcy) to evoke sympathy.
  2. They repeatedly request financial support, promising future compensation that never materializes.
• Typical Scenarios:
  • Claiming to need an urgent loan due to an accident but failing to provide any proof.
  • Continuously delaying repayment and using emotional manipulation to keep the other party paying.
• Solutions:
  1. Verify Information: Ask for written proof or contact relevant organizations to verify the authenticity of their claims.
  2. Set Boundaries: Clearly refuse to support large sums of money and avoid blurring boundaries due to emotions.

1.3 Identity Fraud Scam

• Scam Description:
  1. The perpetrator fabricates their identity, pretending to be a “corporate executive,” “overseas student,” or “rich second generation” to attract targets with false personal qualifications.
  2. In reality, they may be unemployed or involved in illegal activities.
• Typical Scenarios:
  • Using beautified or stolen photos and identity information.
  • Avoiding discussions about life details and focusing only on their own superior conditions.
• Solutions:
  1. Cross-Verification: Check the authenticity of their information on multiple social platforms, such as LinkedIn or WeChat Moments.
  2. Technical Verification: Use blockchain technologies like Zero-Knowledge Proofs (zk-proof) to verify their financial background without directly exposing their privacy.

1.4 Long-Term Delay Relationship Scam

• Scam Description:
  1. The perpetrator claims to be developing a “long-term relationship” but continuously delays fulfilling promises.
  2. During the delay, they attempt to obtain ongoing financial or material support.
• Typical Scenarios:
  • Claiming to “try getting along” but failing to take any concrete actions.
  • Emphasizing “living together in the future” but always finding excuses to avoid key commitments.
• Solutions:
  1. Set a Timeline: Establish a clear timeline and phased goals for relationship progress during initial negotiations.
  2. Installment Payments: If financial support is involved, make payments in installments according to the agreement to avoid one-time transfers.

1.5 Red Envelope and Gift Scam

• Scam Description:
  1. Women frequently request small red envelopes or gifts under various pretexts, such as “holiday blessings,” “daily greetings,” or “testing affection.”
  2. The scam involves continuous small requests, causing victims to unknowingly spend large sums of money.
• Typical Scenarios:
  • Holiday Red Envelopes: Demanding “seasonal red envelopes” on occasions like Valentine’s Day or Qixi Festival.
  • Daily Gifts: Frequently requesting small transfers under the pretext of “buying a cup of tea” or “snacks.”
  • Affection Testing: Pressuring with phrases like “send a red envelope to see if you care.”
• Solutions:
  1. Set Boundaries: Clearly state in the early stages of the relationship that you dislike using red envelopes to maintain affection.
  2. Rational Refusal: Firmly reject requests for red envelopes without reason, and block the person if necessary.
  3. Observe Behavior: Assess whether the other party focuses solely on material aspects and whether there is genuine emotional and behavioral reciprocation.

1.6 Illegal Hidden Cameras and Privacy Threats

• Scam Description:
  1. The perpetrator secretly records intimate behavior or private scenes during meetings.
  2. They use this content to threaten the victim for money or to expose the information publicly.
• Typical Scenarios:
  • Hidden pinhole cameras or recording devices in the environment during meetings.
  • Intentionally guiding the victim to a private area and creating suggestive behavior.
• Solutions:
  1. Environment Check: Before entering a private space, use anti-spy devices to check for hidden cameras or other electronic devices.
  2. Regulate Behavior: Avoid overly intimate contact unless trust is clearly established.

2. Modern Technology in Risk Prevention

2.1 Blockchain and Smart Contracts

• Function: Use smart contracts to pay agreed fees, releasing funds only after the agreement is fulfilled.
• Case Application:
  • Pre-set payment rules, such as releasing corresponding amounts after completing designated tasks.
  • If the agreement is not fulfilled, funds can be automatically refunded, reducing the risk of loss.

2.2 Zero-Knowledge Proofs (zk-proof)

• Function: Verify identity or financial strength without revealing detailed information.
• Case Application:
  • Confirm whether the other party holds a specific amount of cryptocurrency without exposing account details or balances.
  • Prevent identity forgery and ensure safe interaction between parties.

2.3 Data Encryption and Anonymous Identity Verification

• Function: Protect user privacy and prevent chat content from being intercepted or maliciously used by third parties.
• Case Application:
  • Use end-to-end encrypted communication tools for chatting.
  • Combine blockchain technology with Decentralized Identity Verification (DID) to protect personal information.

3. Conclusion