Match Group, which operates one of the world’s largest portfolios of dating apps, will soon add a new profile verification feature to its popular dating app Hinge. The feature is part of a larger effort to crack down on scammers who use fake photos and purport to be people they’re…
Cross-platform messaging scam making a comeback | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
What’s old is new again in a reemerging social media scam impacting Facebook and Instagram messenger users. The scam In recent weeks there has been an uptick in fake profiles messaging Facebook users through Instagram. The scammer will duplicate a real profile using that accounts Facebook profile image and send…
Love In The Time Of Catfishing: Protect Yourself From Scammers On Dating Apps | #lovescams | #datingapps
Online dating can be an exciting way for people to find potential partners and meet new friends. Due to this, the popularity of dating apps has substantially increased in recent years. After the pandemic, people mostly prefer meeting potential dates online rather than going out and meeting new people in…
Tinder Scam: Romance scammers stole $547 mn from ‘lovers’ in JUST 2021! Protect yourself from online scams this way | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
In the last couple of years, a new type of online scam has come to the surface known as ‘romance scam’. A romance scam is essentially when a scammer creates an fake online dating profile on platforms like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Facebook Dating and others in order to connect with…
TSB issues warning on when it is ‘time to stop’ as scammers target over 50s | Personal Finance | Finance | #lovescams | #datingapps
Almost one in 10 cases see scammers receiving money to book travel to be with their ‘partners,’ – for trips they will never make. As a result, TSB is warning people to stay vigilant, especially when they are online. These ‘relationships’ can often spring up through social media or dating…
3 big mistakes that can give scammers access to your bank accounts | #lovescams | #datingapps
Scam artists are maliciously and deliberately targeting lonely and vulnerable people, well aware that they are more susceptible to their deceit. Sadly, these heartless scammers’ first target is often the elderly. They tug on their hearts with some sob story and, unfortunately in many cases, successfully drain their entire bank accounts. Veteran evicted…
Crooks cashing in on tax season, experts say file your returns early | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
CLEVELAND — It’s hard to believe, but tax season is officially upon us. The IRS will begin processing returns starting the week of January 23rd. Cyber crooks are well aware and looking to cash in big time. Experts are warning criminals are actively looking to steal your most personal information…
Romance scammers sentenced to more than 3 years in prison | #lovescams | #datingapps
According to court documents, the Orjis and their co-defendants preyed on elderly victims, many of whom were widowed or divorced. DALLAS — A romance scammer with ties to a Nigerian organized crime syndicate was sentenced Monday to more than three years in federal prison, according to U.S. Attorney for the…
Scammers are Targeting Crypto Users Following the Collapse of FTX | #lovescams | #datingapps
Scammers are targeting crypto users by initiating millions of automated calls and text messages Scammers are targeting Crypto users: Robocallers or Professional scam firms are targeting cryptocurrency users following the collapse of FTX, initiating millions of automated calls and text messages in an attempt to swindle information and funds. Clayton…
Use Google Image Search to expose scammers | #lovescams | #datingapps
Seeing is believing. Sometimes, though, crooks may be able to use legitimate images to rip you off. Tap or click here for six secrets to spot fake news or scams. What if we told you that you could keep yourself out of trouble with one of the most valuable and…