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 …
In today’s world, dating apps have become the norm. Despite their great potential for meeting new people, they can pose some risks as well, thus the importance of dating app safety. Dating apps should be safe, which is an important consideration. It is common for people to use social media and dating apps without realizing …
A recent report released by economic research firm Research & Markets reveals an excellent five year forecast for the online dating service market. Specifically, it is estimated that this industry will see a compound annual growth rate of 16.4% over the next five years. This will lead to a worldwide increase in value from 2020’s …
It often seems like every other day we hear about a new financial scam that uses the internet to take advantage of others. This is certainly true once again as a new financial scam out of Sri Lanka uses social media and the web to prey upon small business owners. This particular scam is unique …
The last thing anyone wants is to be scammed. Some phishing scams are elaborate, and there are others that only require you to click a suspicious link in a message to lose your money or identity. Protecting yourself and helping others is easier when you act quickly. The recovery of stolen money may not be …
Even though data sharing has become a common practice in the industry, many are still worried that app developers are going too far with it. Facebook, for instance, is notorious for collecting massive amounts of data, but it also reports sharing the least information. They exploit a loophole in Google’s data sharing definition to accomplish …
As we all know, dating can be a bit expensive, even when splitting the bill. This is particularly true in situations where a person is going on many dates in a short time in hopes of getting to know several potential partners. However, inflation can even have an impact on people who have been dating …
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 …