What do you do when people you meet on dating apps start asking you for money? You match on a dating app. You get to know each other. You fall in love. Then the person starts to ask you for money. Since the pandemic, more people have been turning to…
LOVE HURTS: Black Press Media journalist goes inside a romance scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Run by organized crime, these traps can be financially devastating and even fatal For seven days, Black Press journalist Andrea DeMeer played the victim in a romance scam executed over Facebook Messenger, to understand how criminals manipulate others and try to walk away with their money. A message in the…
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…
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…
Tips on how to avoid romance scams like pig butchering | #lovescams | #datingapps
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but scammers prey on people looking for love online all year round. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to a romance scam. Dating websites, apps and social media have made it easier than ever to meet someone special online. While millions use these…
Tips on how to avoid romance scams like pig butchering | #lovescams | #datingapps
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but scammers prey on people looking for love online all year round. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to a romance scam. Dating websites, apps and social media have made it easier than ever to meet someone special online. While millions use these…
A Costly International Social Media Love Scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
‘I was totally sucked in’: Inside an international Facebook love scam In this ‘Crimes, Cons and Capers’ segment, see how a social media fake identity caused more than heartbreak for one widow Updated: 12:54 PM CST Feb 10, 2023 Online dating can be scary enough. But having to navigate ***…
Grieving widow conned out of $63K in Facebook romance scam | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
Weird But True By Tracy Swartz Published Feb. 15, 2024, 5:44 p.m. ET Her mineral man wasn’t rock solid. A grieving British widow says she was conned out of $63,000 in life savings by a “romance scammer” who preyed on her via Facebook. The sexagenarian, known only as Lyn, was…
Romance scams: Canadians lost $50M in 2023 | #lovescams | #datingapps
While many looking for love online wind up in successful relationships, Canadians lost more than $50 million last year to scammers posing as potential suitors on dating platforms. “Who doesn’t want love?” said Angela Dennis, President of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving central Ontario. According to…