Representative image In February, Netflix released a show that made it to its top 10 list in 92 countries. The Tinder Swindler, a true-crime documentary, relived the story of Israeli conman Simon Leviev — real name Shimon Hayut — who allegedly scammed women out of millions of dollars. Leviev, 31,…
Massachusetts residents lost $8 million to romance scams in 2020; FBI asks residents to ‘swipe left’ on potential romance scams | #lovescams | #datingapps
The FBI is asking Massachusetts residents to “swipe left” on potential romance scams this year after residents lost more than $8 million last year. “Scammers use online dating apps & sites to build trusting relationships with victims & persuade them to send money or share personal and financial information,” FBI…
iris Blocks 150,000 Potential Catfishers From Infiltrating Its Dating App | #lovescams | #datingapps
AI-driven feature protects users by rejecting fake accounts NEW YORK, March 22, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Swindlers on dating apps and fake German heiresses are great for stories, but not desirable romantic partners. iris, the first artificial intelligence dating app that predicts mutual physical attraction, is protecting its users from fraudsters and has…
States Investigate TikTok Over Potential Harms to Younger Users | #lovescams | #datingapps
A bipartisan group of state attorneys general announced on Wednesday that it had opened an investigation into TikTok and potential harms that the popular social media app may pose to younger users. At least eight states are investigating if the design and promotion of TikTok contribute to physical and mental…