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 …
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 …
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 …
Calgary Woman Falls Victim to Romance Scam on Zoosk Dating App It seems that every few weeks there is a story about a new romance scam that preys on someone simply trying to find love in this world of online dating. The reality is that getting scammed online is a lot easier than one would …
The Australian eSafety Commissioner has been expanding its regulatory presence as the digital ecosphere has rapidly evolved, and global tech companies have taken notice. In the wake of the second round of ‘transparency notices’ issued by the government and the announcement of Industry Codes, companies with online presences are scrambling to figure out the steps …
AI Dating App Uses New Technology to Help Matchmaking Have you ever felt like finding love online is just too difficult? Have you struggled to build connections over messages or to get dates? This is a common experience for many people in the modern world. Blush, a new app launched by the creators of Replika, …
India Newest Country to Promote Broader Online Safety In theory, the launch of the public internet in the 1990s provided an impressive means for every person to have their own voice. In practice, there have been a number of problems that have arisen as the World Wide Web has grown. India’s newly proposed Digital India …
Most people are fairly familiar with the existence of romance scams. These often follow a typical pattern with someone professing their love for you before requesting money to help them with emergency weeks or months later. However, a new type of romance scam known as “pig butchering” is beginning to get more attention. Learn about …
Crimestoppers Warns Against Romance Fraud; Promotes Tip Line Most people who are informed about online dating have heard about the prevalence of romance fraud. In fact, some of you may have had your own encounter with a scammer trying to steal your money or information. The trend is a lucrative criminal industry where thieves work …