Over the years, we have seen many different types of online romance scams. However, a recent variation of a traditional online scam has resulted in victims from across Switzerland, the United States, and the United Kingdom. This scam has ultimately cost £674,000 from several victims, with one particular victim being duped out of the most …
Many of us prefer having checklists to help organize our lives at work or at home. For many, a simple checklist is effective in helping us prioritize and ensure that we don’t forget anything important. However, you probably have not thought about using a checklist to keep yourself safe from online threats like ransomware, spear …
Barclays Bank recently unveiled the results of new research into the tendency of romance scams. This study involved data collected from the UK and shows trends that are legitimate concerns for people anywhere who use dating apps. With the number of cyber crimes like identity theft and love scams increasing, let’s take a look at …
While people are generally trustworthy, any time that you get a large number of people together, you will have those who try to take advantage. This is true in both physical and digital locations. One particular online community that has experienced some difficulties with online scams in recent years is Facebook Marketplace. Let’s take a …
Ghosting is a term that has rather recently entered the common lexicon, becoming rather popular over the past few years. For those who may be unfamiliar, the term refers to the process of ending a dating experience by simply cutting contact without explanation or notice, often leaving the other person wondering what went wrong. With …
We’ve all heard about the proliferation of online dating scams around common dating apps. However, a fairly recent case that led to the conviction of a New Jersey man provided a lens to the inner workings of these types of scams. Looking at the facts of this case can also provide important tips for dating …
The recent weeks have seen the world paying tribute to the death of the monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. For people working in information security, it is likely not a surprise that hackers are trying to trick users into becoming victims by leveraging such a tragedy. However, for other people, this malicious attack may catch them …
Much has been written over the years about the importance of practicing safety when it comes to online dating. After all, a bit of caution can help people prevent themselves from falling victim to practices like catfishing, romance scams, and dating violence. However, something that we often do not think about is the presence of …
For many of us, when we think of online dating, our thoughts probably go to Tinder. In fact, the most popular dating app in the U.S. has quickly become almost synonymous with online dating. When men and women want to find relationships, many of them are still turning to Tinder nearly a decade after its …
There are many things that people are concerned about when it comes to the safety of online dating. While many people understandably focus on issues like physical safety and preventing being scammed, there is another area that does not get as much attention but is critically important – information privacy. A recent study looked into …