Shreya Datta, 37, lost her savings and retirement funds in a scam commonly known as pig butchering. AFP In a world where digital connections have become a way of life, Shreya Datta’s encounter with a mysterious “wine trader” stands as a cautionary tale. Charmed by his flirtatious banter and promises…
Colombia tourists urged not to use dating apps, US embassy warns over suspicious deaths #nigeria | #nigeriascams | #lovescams
Tourists in Colombia have been warned against arranging romantic liaisons online. Photo / 123rf Visitors to Bogota have been advised not to look for love in the Colombian capital with the US embassy warning of scams and violent criminals targeting tourists using online dating apps. Colombia has seen a travel…
Blackburn man’s warning after losing £16,500 on dating app #nigeria | #nigeriascams | #lovescams
The man, who did not wish to be named, said he met the woman, who called herself Faiza, on the Muzz dating app at the end of November. He said he now suspects he has been a victim of fraud and does not think he will see his money again….
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AI catfish bots are infiltrating dating apps: report #nigeria | #nigeriascams | #lovescams
Modern dating is difficult enough, given the ghosters and breadcrumbers who threaten to break a singleton’s heart. But now, there’s a new landmine for the lovelorn to contend with in the quest for love: chatbots infiltrating dating apps. One woman has taken to Facebook to share a screenshot of a…
Indian woman in US loses her life savings to crypto scammer she met on dating app Hinge #nigeria | #nigeriascams | #lovescams
The “wine trader” wooed her online for months with his flirtatious smile and emoji-sprinkled texts. Then he went for the kill, defrauding the Philadelphia-based tech professional out of $450,000 in a cryptocurrency romance scam. The con — which drained Shreya Datta, 37, of her savings and retirement funds while saddling…
‘Pig butchering’ | What to about scams on Valentine’s Day #nigeria | #nigeriascams | #lovescams
Some use a day like Valentine’s Day to lurk around on profiles looking to con innocent people longing for love. HOUSTON — Many people are celebrating love on Valentine’s Day, but on the flip side, some people are using love to target those eager to find it. Between January 2023…
5 Tinder safety features you may not know to enhance your online dating experience #nigeria | #nigeriascams | #lovescams
Tinder launched its new Dating Safety Guide that offers a plethora of safety dating tips, seamlessly integrated into the app experience. (Photo: Getty Images) SINGAPORE — Picture this: you’re engrossed in a dating app, spending hours swiping left and right, until you finally find a match. You chat for days…
McAfee’s Safety Tips for Dating App Scams #nigeria | #nigeriascams | #lovescams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the surge in dating app usage brings with it an alarming increase in scams. McAfee, a cybersecurity leader, highlights the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on online dating, underscoring the need for caution. Here are the key findings and safety recommendations: 1. Study Insights: McAfee’s…
Romance scam warning on Valentine’s Day after Irish woman loses €450,000 #nigeria | #nigeriascams | #lovescams
Gardaí have issued a Valentine’s Day warning about romance scams after one woman lost €450,000 to a person she met online. More than €7 million has been stolen from the victims of romance fraud in the past five years, according to the latest Garda figures. This Valentine’s Day, officers have…