Online dating is tough. I should know; I certainly gave it a try. I was young, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and not at all interested in finding love at church, school, or via a matchmaking relative. It took a while, but eventually, the right person came along and virtually swept me off…
Dating on the apps? Here’s how to spot a scammer | #lovescams | #datingapps
Shreya Datta thought she had met her dream guy on Hinge, but ended up being scammed out of $450,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scheme known as “pig butchering” — a loose translation of the name of the online scam in China, where it’s thought to have originated. Datta, 37, shared…
Thieves use AI generated images in romance scams. How you can spot the fake people | #lovescams | #datingapps
Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Artificial intelligence has made looking for love online even more complicated. Crooks are using AI tools to create fake people to steal money and personal info from real people using dating apps and social media. But if the scammer can do…
BBB scam alert: How to spot a fake Bed Bath & Beyond online sale | News | #lovescams | #datingapps
Bed Bath & Beyond declared bankruptcy and closed its physical stores in recent months, according to the Better Business Bureau. It was then acquired by furniture and home furnishings e-retailer Overstock.com, a BBB Accredited Business, which rebranded its website and mobile app to Bed Bath & Beyond in the U.S….
What Are Google Chat Scams? How Can You Spot Them? | #lovescams | #datingapps
Online scams are common cyberattacks performed by not only criminals well-versed in hacking but also everyday people. Instead of executing their fraudulent acts on the more popular platforms, they may choose services rarely linked to scams like Google Chats. video of the day TurboAnt V8: One of the Best Sub-$600…
Opinion: How to Spot a Narcissist On Dating Apps | Stacy Ann | #lovescams | #datingapps
Photo byDarrell Fraser/Unsplash Dating apps/online dating has made it easier for people to connect with others, but it has also made it easier for narcissists to manipulate and exploit those looking for love. Narcissists are experts at presenting a false self to the world, and it cannot be easy to…
Caught in a Sham Romance: How to Spot Online Dating Scams | #lovescams | #datingapps
Online dating is tough. I should know, I certainly gave it a try. I was young, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and not at all interested in finding love at church, school, or via a matchmaking relative. It took a while, but eventually, the right person came along and virtually swept me off…
Spot extortion scams on LGBTQ+ dating apps | #lovescams | #datingapps
It’s Pride Month and maybe you’re trying to meet someone on an LGBTQ+ dating app. The FTC is hearing about scams targeting people on LGBTQ+ dating apps, like Grindr and Feeld. And they aren’t your typical I-love-you, please-send-money romance scams. They’re extortion scams. They usually work something like this: a scammer…
How to spot malicious QR codes | #lovescams | #datingapps
QR codes have been around for some time, but they saw an increase in usage as the COVID-19 pandemic became more serious. For example, the square black and white images made it safer for people to view a restaurant’s menu. Instead of physically handling it, they can see it on…
Tips to spot a fake profile and more on dating apps | #lovescams | #datingapps
Dating apps and services have become the go-to way of finding someone these days. But, just like other online and internet-based apps and services, these apps have also become a common target for scammers. To keep you safe, Tinder has shared a few key points using which you can identify…