With the ever-evolving landscape of digital connections, dating apps have turned into a playground for scammers targeting Gen-Zs. These manipulators deploy varied strategies such as the integration of dating profiles with platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat, among others, creating an illusion of authenticity. This type of fraud uses social…
When a man approached Maria on Facebook, the 61-year-old Brazilian widow thought she might have another chance at love. She never imagined their budding online relationship would turn into a financial nightmare. The man, who said he lived abroad, gained her trust with promises of love and marriage. Saying he…
Behind every catfish, there’s the bait. The BBC World Service and CBC Podcasts today announced the launch of the new original true crime podcast, Love, Janessa premiering 23 January 2023 on BBC Sounds, CBC Listen and on most podcast apps. Hosted by journalist Hannah Ajala and produced by Antica Productions…
The job advertisements were too enticing to scroll past — marketing and administration roles at a lavish casino in Cambodia, with high salaries and paid accommodation. For Nokyoong, a 26-year-old Thai single mother of three, and her cousin Neung, 40, it seemed like an incredible opportunity to make money for their…
Irish Senator Mark Daly said he was “genuinely shocked” to learn that his image was being used to defraud women on the dating app Irish Senator Mark Daly said he was ‘genuinely shocked’ to learn of the Tinder scam An Irish Senator is “horrified” to learn photographs of himself were…
An increasing number of people are falling victim to cryptocurrency scams on dating websites. (Shutterstock) You meet an attractive stranger on a dating site. They live in your city and you hit it off right away. Soon, you’re texting with them frequently and making plans to meet in person. You’ve…
Some dating app users have no intention to form a romantic relationship, and are instead using it for work purposes.Getty Images Some people are using social platforms for purposes other than what they were intended for. This is due to the “blurred nature of the online world,” said sociology professor…
