Handsome, 6ft 3in tall and an architect to boot, when David Cohen’s profile came up on the Plenty of Fish dating website, Lise Johansen had no hesitation in swiping right. The year was 2018 and the then 55-year-old mother of two was not long out of a 25-year marriage. ‘When…
School’s out for summer, but it’s not time to let your cyber guard down | #lovescams | #datingapps
The beginning of the summer break is the perfect time for parents to remind their children about the importance of safe online habits The sun’s out, and so is school. But despite our best efforts, the chances are that our children will spend the coming summer holiday period glued to…
Jay Rerekura: Scams are as old as time. Here’s my advice for avoiding them | #datingscams | #lovescams | #facebookscams
It’s not just the elderly who can be caught out with scams. Anyone is vulnerable. Photo / NZME Comment Facebook is arguably one of the most popular social media platforms in New Zealand, with millions of users. Depending on who you ask, of course. There are other great contenders that,…
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…
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…
Millennials, It’s Time to Talk to Your Boomer Parents About Digital Fraud | #lovescams | #datingapps
When we think of digital fraud, your granny who still has an AOL email might come to mind. After all, didn’t she almost get scammed out of her retirement after sharing everything from her favorite way to remove coffee stains to her social security number with a phony customer service…
Its Time For All The Receipt Heroes To Stop and Comply [OPINION] | #lovescams | #datingapps
Lately, I’ve seen something new trending on my social media pages. I like to call them ‘Receipt Heroes’. They have taken it upon themselves to solve the most important issue facing Americans today. No, not fighting inflation or ending the war in Ukraine. These heroes are standing up to the…
Boston man gets prison time for romance scams, other online fraud schemes – Boston 25 News | #lovescams | #datingapps
BOSTON — A Boston man was sentenced to nearly three years in prison and ordered to pay more than $680,000 in restitution for his role in romance scams and other online fraud schemes. Macpherson Osemwegie, 32, pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to commit bank and wire…