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Sharing my experiences of the various types of dating services out there. Holding to account the ones that are just outright questionable & praising those that do it well.

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Do You Have a Cybersecurity Checklist? Maybe It’s Time You Got One

By Dating Detective on Thursday, November 10, 2022
Cybersecurity

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 …

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Older Users at Higher Risk of Love Scams

By Dating Detective on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
scams

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 …

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How to Protect Yourself from Facebook Marketplace Online Scams

By Dating Detective on Thursday, November 3, 2022
Online Scams

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 …

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Online Dating Site Responds to User Concerns with Anti-Ghosting Features

By Dating Detective on Thursday, October 20, 2022
Anti-Ghosting

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 …

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​​New Jersey Man Convicted in $2.1 Million Online Dating Scam

By Dating Detective on Thursday, October 13, 2022
Online Dating Scam

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 …

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Queen Elizabeth’s Death Used to Trick Users in Online Scam

By Dating Detective on Thursday, October 6, 2022
Online Scam

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 …

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Adult Arrested For Sex Crime After Trying To Make Sexual Contact on Dating App

By Dating Detective on Thursday, September 29, 2022
sex crime

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 …

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At Ten Years Old, Tinder Has Revolutionized Dating Apps

By Dating Detective on Thursday, September 22, 2022
tinder

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 …

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Research Finds Safest Dating Apps For Personal Data

By Dating Detective on Thursday, September 15, 2022
Dating Apps

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 …

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SABRE’s Technology Aims To Promote Safety For Online Daters 

By Dating Detective on Thursday, September 8, 2022
sabre

Research studies have shown that half of the online dating profiles are already in a relationship, 10% of users are scammers, and online predators commit thousands of violent acts a year. It is understandable that people may feel extremely concerned regarding their safety when it comes to online dating. SABRE is one of an increasing …

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