Ahead of October 3, dating app Tinder has released a PSA with Mean Girls’ Jonathan Bennett to raise awareness about scammers in the online dating world. While the date holds significance for fans of the film, it’s also World Romance Scam Prevention Day. Created in partnership with Tinder agency of record…
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Mastercard leverages its AI capabilities to fight real-time payment scams | #lovescams | #datingapps
Press Release July 6, 2023 | London Using the latest AI-powered insights, Mastercard is helping banks predict scams in real time and before any money leaves a victim’s account. TSB reports a reduction in losses to scams equivalent to £100 million across the U.K., should all banks adopt…
Man Slashed During Fight at Endicott Residence | #lovescams | #datingapps
One person was injured in a disturbance that may have involved several people inside an Endicott home. Village police were called to 1000 Monroe Street late Thursday night to investigate a slashing incident. Authorities said officers arrived at the scene quickly. They saw “numerous people” running from the residence. Endicott…
Hinge to Fight Romance Scammers With Video Profile Verification | #lovescams | #datingapps
Dating app Hinge is cracking down on romance scammers with a new profile-verification feature. Rolling out next month, the optional Selfie Verification function will allow users to take an in-app video confirming they’re a real person and not a deepfake. Parent company Match Group plans to use a combination of…
Vulnerable Aussies fight back against scammers through ID Care clinic | #lovescams | #datingapps
This year alone, Australians have lost nearly $250 million to scams which are becoming even more brazen. But now there are new clinics trying to help and educate vulnerable Aussies to help them fight back against scammers. The anonymous swindlers have become known for taking advantage of the vulnerable…