5 types of suitors you must avoid online

So you have signed up for an online dating site, but have no clue regarding how to choose the right kind of date from a deluge of requests. Zeroing in on that perfect digital suitor can be an uphill task - first you have to wade through a web of users who might give you the creeps. So what are the types of suitors you should avoid at all costs when you are dating online? Here's a lowdown.

Father figure
In most cases, they could be elderly people who would appear to be affectionate souls. But underneath the caring veneer, they are more likely to be desperate for liaisons and would love to think age is no bar. They could be corporate high flyers as well looking for flings in other cities.

The suave one
His profile would seem too good to be true. He could be flooding his profile with photos showing him in upscale places or exotic locales. He could be a narcissist or a liar.

The elusive one
This is the kind who could be dangerous. He can forge a solid online friendship only to disappear later without any notice. This breadcrumber could be difficult to spot. So be on your guard before you unearth more details about him.

The nagging suitor
You might like him at first because you have found some common ground. You hit it off initially only to find later that he likes to love bomb you and can become extremely edgy or sentimental when you don't respond to messages all the time.

The harasser
You might make the mistake of responding to his requests a couple of times initially. But when you show no interest, he will heckle you with abusive online messages. Block him immediately.