Online dating has come a long way in such a short time, especially for those of us who lived through the early days. In just 15 years, the internet changed how people interact with each other around the globe, enabling them to connect and interact in ways they never thought possible. As a result of …
In a clearer sense, the number of people using popular online dating platforms has grown exponentially over the past decade. It is wise to take some safety precautions when using these apps. According to industry bodies, around 4.5 million Australians use popular online dating platforms yearly. The online dating industry is the second most common …
Woman Loses $200,000 in Social Media Orchestrated Scam Whenever there is an opportunity to make an easy buck, it seems that scammers will find it. Thus, it shouldn’t be surprising that the proliferation of dating apps has led to many people wanting to take advantage of users seeking love through cleverly orchestrated scams. Recently, a …
Each year, more and more people fall victim to online romance scams. While most people may think they are immune to falling victim to scammers, there is a wide variety of people from different backgrounds who get conned by these fraudulent tactics. Let’s take a look at some of the tactics behind these scams and …
Woman Arrested for Selling Manuals to Scam Sugar Daddies It seems that every few weeks brings with it a strange story out of the online dating scam world. Today’s story is certainly a bit unexpected. A woman in Nagoya, Japan, was recently arrested after being suspected of selling a guide helping people to defraud “sugar …
Most Downloaded Dating Apps Throughout the World If you have delved into the world of online dating, you undoubtedly are quite familiar with what apps are popular where you live. After all, what’s a dating app without a lot of people on it to meet? However, you may find it interesting to learn a bit …
While catfishing has been a term for many years, it seems that these horror stories from dating online tend to pop up more and more frequently in the modern era. Perhaps you have even heard of your friends getting catfished. This situation can be quite awkward when trying to meet someone online and can even …
Google’s New Online Safety Options Help Users Control Experience Online safety is one of the most pressing issues on the internet, where anyone can publish virtually anything. It only makes sense that the world’s most powerful search engine, Google, is often looked to in order to help promote online safety. Recently, Google announced the launch …
Dating Scam Costs Woman $450,000 Online dating apps can be a great place for finding romance. However, there are many scammers out there who want nothing more than to trick someone into forking over their hard earned money. Unfortunately, these dating scams can cause people to lose a significant amount of money, as was the …
Dating App Research for Americans 50 and Above When we think about the people who use dating apps, we tend to think about younger people. However, there are people of all ages swiping on dating apps in an effort to find love. Recently, the Pew Research Center conducted a survey regarding the habits of Americans …