Through the controversial internet.org initiative, Facebook now serves as The Internet to the majority of the world’s marginalized demographic. The Politics of Data series continues with Payal Arora discussing the role of Facebook and internet regulation in the global South. While the West have had privacy laws in place since the 1970s, the emerging…
Here’s How Shopping Scams On Facebook Are Ripping Off Thousands of Customers, With The Money Flowing Overseas | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Credit – Getty Images The sea glass Christmas trees appeared on Richard Edmonson’s Facebook feed in October, in between a relative’s photo and a friend’s meme. Their boughs were varying shades of translucent blue and turquoise; a starfish sat on top. Edmonson, who lives in Edinburg, Tex., didn’t click on…
Romance scammers swindle vulnerable Sarasota residents out of millions | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Carlos R. Munoz SARASOTA — A devastating internet crime is on the rise in Florida, and it already has claimed close to 1,200 victims who have lost more than $20 million — $1.2 million in Sarasota County. And it’s grossly under-reported. Romance scams are just one trick fraudsters use to…
From Facebook to Tinder, older Americans increasingly targeted in love scams amid Covid-19 pandemic | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Do you know the cost of love? True love’s cost may be immeasurable, but the cost of romance scams totalled at least US$304 million in 2020. And that is just the tip of the iceberg, says the Federal Trade Commission, because many victims of romance scams are embarrassed to come…
20+ Heartbreaking Dating Scams Statistics in 2024 | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
We gathered the latest dating scam data and statistics for 2022 and came to the conclusion that love doesn’t kill – but it may likely rob you. Keep reading and discover what types of romance frauds you should be aware of, how common they are, and what are their costs….
90 Day Fiancé’s Stephanie Is “Terrified” After Being Forced Into “Romance Scam” | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Summary Stephanie Matto from the 90 Day Fiancé franchise recently called 9-1-1 after becoming a victim of a romance scam on Facebook. Stephanie was scared when a strange man showed up at her doorstep in the middle of the night, and she hid in the closet before calling the police….
Romance Scams | Family Services | #youtubescams | #lovescams | #datingscams
Article by Melissa Smarr, Silver Shield Task Force Team (Posted 2021 February) Let’s begin February’s column talking about a dangerous scam with the sole objective of taking money from people at their loneliest. Often after the loss of a spouse or partner, people turn to dating websites and Facebook to…
Police warn of dating scam where man poses as underage girl’s father, demands money | #youtubescams | #lovescams | #datingscams
2 inmates charged in sextortion scheme that led to veteran’s suicide, Greenville PD says According to an incident report, a man reported Saturday that he began talking to a 22-year-old woman on a dating app called Skout. After texting and exchanging sexually explicit photos, the man stated the woman claimed…
Watch McConaughey’s ‘Dazed and Confused’ audition tape | #youtubescams | #lovescams | #datingscams
(KVUE) Matthew McConaughey’s audition tape for “Dazed and Confused” has been posted to YouTube — and it’s perfect, of course. In the video, the young McConaughey pretends to drive in a car with Wiley Wiggins, who plays Mitch Kramer in the 1993 Richard Linklater film, sitting in the backseat, asking…
Georgia Woman Scammed Out of $100K by Facebook Con Artist | #youtubescams | #lovescams | #datingscams
A 75-year-old Georgia woman was scammed out of nearly $100K, local news reported. The woman sold her home to pay the man, who she developed a relationship with on Facebook. Romance scams like this one are on the rise in the United States. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…
