Dating fraud or romance fraud is a situation where you are scammed by someone you met through a dating site, website, social media or online game. Your new love doesn't really exist. He or she is a scammer, who is only after your money. Because in many cases money is asked for an airline ticket and/or the costs of a Schengen visa, we would like to warn against this type of fraud.
Book a flight ticket before applying for a Schengen visa?
We often get the question whether you need to book a flight ticket for the application for a Schengen visa. The answer to that question is: no! You are never obliged to book a plane ticket for your foreign guest who is going to apply for a Schengen visa. It is also not wise, because if the visa application is rejected, you will have a large cost item.