The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has complicated the online dating space. From using them to craft messages to create realistic profile pictures, romance scams have become common. Now, a new study shows that almost 40% of Indians’ love interests online are turning out to be scammers. For its…
How criminals are manipulating AI to target dating apps | #lovescams | #datingapps
Love is in the air this week for Valentine’s Day and as people take their search for love online, the FBI is warning them to beware of romance scams. In 2023, 64,000 people reported a romance scam, and losses to fraudulent online suitors hit a staggering $1.14 billion, according to…
Warning after huge jump in men being romance scammed | #lovescams | #datingapps
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Reports of men becoming victims of romance scams have increased massively, new figures suggest. Male victims jumped by 40 per cent between 2022 and 2023, according to Britain’s…
Woman conned out of $72,000 by man she ‘instantly had chemistry with’ on dating app | #lovescams | #datingapps
A woman is taking legal action after a man she called her boyfriend was able to scam her out of thousands of dollars. Christina LaBarbiera, a realtor from New Jersey, warned women against love bombing after telling her story of how she was scammed out of $72,000. This really does…
Dating apps are so bad people are willing to try speed dating again | #lovescams | #datingapps
SAN FRANCISCO — Seven men and six women sit scattered around a tiny Irish pub in a sleepy San Francisco neighborhood on a Wednesday night. A woman with a sleek ponytail and jade blouse posts up at the bar. A man in a blazer tucks into a high-top table. Then…
Dating App Scams: Must-known tips to protect yourself from dating app scammers | #lovescams | #datingapps
08 Mar, 2024, 05:47PM IST With the rise of online dating apps, finding love or companionship has become more accessible than ever. However, along with the convenience comes the risk of encountering dating app scammers who exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain. To navigate the digital dating landscape safely, it’s crucial…
Do you use dating apps? Beware of scams | #lovescams | #datingapps
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…
Are restaurants using dating apps to scam women? | #lovescams | #datingapps
Have you ever met someone, gone out to dinner with him/her and couldn’t wait for the ordeal to be over because the person in front of you has lots of orange duck bits between their teeth when they spit or won’t stop talking in an annoying tone of voice about…
Experts have these 4 tips to avoid dating app scams | #lovescams | #datingapps
The fest of love is nigh, and so is the risk of becoming the next victim of a dating app scam. Social media is brimming with videos of how you can get the best out of this Valentine’s Day, but only a few are talking about the bad actors that…
Sob stories and disappearing acts: The ways of sweetheart scammers | #lovescams | #datingapps
Online dating apps have become a popular tool for finding love, but not everyone on these apps is looking for love. Some are there for free meals, expensive gifts and money. Commonly known as sweetheart or romance scammers, these fraudsters first gain your trust and then rob you blind. By…