The trend of romance blossoming online has become common in the US, with almost a third of adults using dating websites or apps. It is unfortunate that on top of all the lonely hearts online, there are also romance scammers looking for hard earned money from victims instead of love. How a New Catfishing Online …
Tere are many ways to meet a potential partner on a dating site, whether you’re looking for a casual date or to work a long term relationship. Despite the positive relationships most people have had with dating apps and dating websites, a small minority have had financial difficulties. To scam people out of their money, …
Children spend an increasing amount of time online. When online, children learn, imagine, and develop their social networks with the aid of computers, smartphones, and gaming consoles. Internet use can broaden horizons and ignite creativity around the globe when used correctly – and made accessible to all. Despite these opportunities, there are also serious risks …
Millions of people have found online dating to be an efficient and suitable means of meeting new people in the past few years. Unfortunately, this also makes unsuspecting victims more vulnerable to romance scammers from potential matches. Here, we will discuss how such romance scammers operate, how people were scammed, and ways to spot and …
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 …
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 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 …
It is exciting to meet new people, however, you must take caution when communicating with strangers on a dating platform. When you exchange a message or meet in person, prioritize your safety. It is impossible to control how others behave, but you can take some actions to stay safe while using dating apps such as …
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 …