DALLAS (KDAF) — A new survey from IDShield, a leading identity theft protection service from LegalShield, has revealed that 7 out of 10 Americans who use dating apps have been scammed, losing money and risking their identity.
Top Findings From the Survey:
- Men are falling victim more frequently (74%) than women (61%)
- $10,000 or more has been lost by 6 in 10 victims
- 63% have been scammed more than once on a dating app
- 90% of online daters are suspicious that their online matches are AI-generated profiles
- 64% of scam victims disclosed personal and financial information that was subsequently used against them
- 94% of users say they will continue to use dating apps, despite the prevalence of scams
“Our survey shows that most people swiping right and left are getting swindled, but they keep coming back for more,” said Warren Schlichting, LegalShield CEO. “Love may be blind, but users don’t have to be blindsided if they take steps to protect themselves before setting up a profile.”
View the full study here.
