Online dating is getting popular by the day — and for good reasons. Finding the perfect date, having fun, and even looking for your perfect partner can be done from the comfort of your couch now. However, is this method even reliable? When you’re online looking to have some fun, is there a site that …
Profile matching has been used for a long time to assist in connecting singles to possible life partners. The famous “Village Matchmaker,” who appears in folklore from time to time, was possibly the first form of this. This dating craze, on the other hand, took off with the advent of the internet. Internet dating sites …
TRC Warns of Deceptive Romance Scams Many users of online dating sites find themselves worried about potentially being duped by bogus romance scams. However, many others are often far too trusting, making themselves a good target for these scams. Recently, experts from the Identity Theft Resource Center cautioned people about the dangers of romance scams, …
You would think that the most successful dating app would be one that is quick to delete as a user finds their desired connection. In fact, some apps even market themselves in this manner. For example, Hinge’s tagline is that it is the dating app “designed to be deleted.” However, deleting a dating app may …
As the Online Safety Bill continues to weave its way through Parliament, social media companies are expecting its passage to result in a decline in users. The companies worry that age verification measures aimed to protect young people from sensitive information could lead to people refusing to join social networks due to privacy concerns. What …
Safety and security have been perhaps the most central issues with online dating apps in recent years. Many apps have pushed for strengthened security efforts in order to help keep users safe and deter fake accounts. Recently, the online dating app Muzz, which is the world’s largest Muslim dating app, adopted selfie verification in a …
It often seems like a week cannot go by without learning about another incident of financial crimes related to online dating. That is certainly the case this week as a Texas man pled guilty in Rhode Island court for conspiracy and money laundering charges. These allegations are related to his admitted crimes that involved using …
Online dating can be a wonderful experience. Many people who have met online have found their forever love. Others have made great friendships. Whether you are hoping to find love, flirt, or have a fling, one thing no one wants is to fall victim to romance scams. Match Group recently took steps to help users …
People are becoming more vigilant in spotting the signs of online dating scams. However, scammers are constantly evolving in their efforts to trick new victims out of their cash. Dating sites are certainly not safe from scammers, particularly as many turn to bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to confuse victims. The case of a recent person from …
Privacy rights advocates have questioned the legality of some biometrics data collection methods of dating sites as more companies use biometric identifiers in their apps, such as fingerprint, face recognition technology, and iris scans. Despite its potential benefits for online dating, new technology also poses risks to privacy that should be addressed to keep individuals …