Weeding out fact from fiction when it comes to online dating can be tricky. Stats from market data site Gitnux reveal that while 53 per cent of all online dating profiles contain some false information, around 10 per cent of the people you encounter aren’t who they say they are…
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…
Unveiling Scams and Deception in Online Dating and How to Avoid Them By Andrew Hendel, Founder — Marshmallo Remaining vigilant on dating apps is crucial in today’s world, as falling victim to a romance scam can have catastrophic consequences. According to the US Federal Trade Commission, nearly 70,000 people reported…
This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread Ok! Volkan Topalli is a professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and an…
LYON, France – INTERPOL has issued a Purple Notice to its 194 member countries outlining a specific modus operandi on dating applications. The threat involves taking advantage of people’s vulnerabilities as they look for potential matches, and luring them into a sophisticated fraud scheme. In the initial stages, an artificial…
1 The analysis is based on self-reported data from consumers that is stored in the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Database. It is not a survey that measures prevalence of this particular scam. This analysis excludes fraud reports classified as “Other misc.” 2 Losses sustained in these scams are reported by…
In an interview with Yahoo News Singapore, Lisa shared a screenshot of a conversation she had with the scammer who tried to get her to join bitcoin. (PHOTO: Screenshot/Lisa) SINGAPORE – Two years ago, Lisa (not her real name) was using Tinder to find love, until she encountered a match…
Meeting someone new on a dating app has its share of challenges. No, we are not talking about compatibility issues, but about how the person at the other end is a complete stranger. Until you meet the person you have been talking to, you have no idea who they really…
By Elmira Tanatarova For Mailonline Published: 09:30 EST, 17 April 2023 | Updated: 10:22 EST, 17 April 2023 A woman thought the single father and wealthy businessman she met online was her perfect match – but it turns out he was using her for a romance scam. Speaking on This…
The voice you hear on the other end of your phone call may not be who you think it is, the person you’re texting with could really be a bot, and the face in a photo or video on your favourite dating app might not even exist. Technological advancements in artificial intelligence…
