Navigating the world of online dating can be tricky and it’s important not to lose sight of the potential dangers and scams that you may encounter whilst engaging with other potential matches. That’s why security expert Nathan Daniels from VPNOverview.com has outlined 7 steps you can take to protect yourself when dating…

When “Bobby Brown” sent me a direct message on Instagram, I knew right away he wasn’t the real deal. A tall, handsome, 40-something man who said he’d found my social media profile and become enamoured.  “Nice smile,” he wrote. “I’m Bobby Brown from Sacramento, California, USA. Currently living in Scotland…

Are you on a dating app? The Better Business Bureau encourages users to research, ask specific questions and never send money to avoid scams. With Valentine’s Day looming, romance is in the air. If you seek love via a dating app, watch for scammers who only love your money. Scammers are using…

Reports of romance scams increased 29% last year Expert shares top three red flags to watch out for ahead of Valentine’s Day NAB extends red flag campaign to dating apps to educate users on spotting a scammer On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Aussies are being warned to remain vigilant…

Hiding behind the picture of a handsome American soldier stolen from a real Instagram account, Chris Maxwell would try to make women fall in love with him online. The 25-year-old Nigerian says he conned up to 30 victims out of more than $70,000 (£56,000) over five years, enjoying “lavish” spending…

If you or someone you know is affected by sexual abuse, assault or family violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. In an emergency, call 911. My experience on dating apps was…

Online dating is a huge part of the dating world today and is one of the main ways people look for a partner. The Pew Research Center reports that three in 10 U.S. adults have used dating apps, and more than 40% state that online dating has made dating easier…

The modern-day “meet-cute” often happens online, whether through dating apps or social media platforms. Unfortunately, among the millions of starry-eyed romantics, there are fraudsters out there looking to take advantage of relationship seekers through scams that begin online. In many of these cases the fraudsters pretend to fall in…

It may be the meanest scam going these days, and it’s brought in millions for the scammers. If you’re looking for romance online, the ACCC’s National Anti-Scam Centre has a warning – be very concerned if your new friend starts talking about investments, especially cryptocurrency investments. Scamwatch received…

Estimated reading time  7 min In this article Learn how scammers steal your personal information 6 tips to protect your heart against scams What to do if you get scammed Valentine’s Day is upon us and love is well and truly in the air. But remember to protect your heart…