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A New Federal Bill Сan Force Dating Apps to Alert Users to Potential Fraud

There are over 40 million Americans who use dating apps or online dating services, and this leaves room for potential scams. Since dating app companies don’t perform background checks, users have to decide if it’s comfortable to meet up with someone they’re interested in. While online dating or using an app, however, it is important …

Global Online Dating Services Market 2023-2028 Overview

Dating Services

There is a constant evolution and upgrading in the global online dating services market size. New strategies are frequently introduced by key players to stay ahead of the competition. The majority of firms are focusing their social media advertising efforts on growing their market size.  By entering a new market size themselves or collaborating with …

Utah Woman was Convicted in an Online Romance Scam that Cost her Victims Over $6 Million

Romance Scam

As the digital world has evolved, millions of Americans have become comfortable with the world of online dating. However, social media and dating apps have their costs. Romance scams are committed by individuals with fake dating profiles, posing as lovers and attempting to get money from their victims. A large majority of the victims of …

The FBI Spotlights Online Safety Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Online Safety Tips

The sophistication of Internet enabled crimes and cyber intrusions is increasing, so all users of connected devices need to be aware and vigilant. The FBI spotlighted online safety tips for cybersecurity awareness month. The FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director Matt Gorham said it is no longer enough to keep an eye out for suspicious emails …

Popular Online Dating Platforms Threatened with Australian Government Regulation Unless They Improve Safety 

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 …

Nagoya Woman Arrested Selling Manuals to Defraud “Sugar Daddies”

Sugar Daddies

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 …