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 …
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 …