A new wave of romance scams is washing across the internet - here’s how to stay safe
Romance scams are increasingly prevalent, using online platforms and AI tools to manipulate victims emotionally and financially, especially around Valentine's Day.
‘Taste matching’: finding love on the internet through Goodreads and not on Tinder
More people are forming emotional connections based on shared cultural tastes on platforms like Reddit or Instagram instead of traditional dating apps like Tinder.
Trial on Pedo-Hunting: 'I long believed I was doing something good'
A 23-year-old man is on trial at the Frankfurt District Court for posing as a underage girl on dating platforms and robbing men during meetings.
Men Pretend to be Girls and Lure Other Men into a Trap
A group of men, posing as teenage girls, is accused of luring older men through dating platforms, only to rob and threaten them during arranged meetings, leading to a trial for one member of the group.
Are you ready for Dating Sunday? The biggest rush on dating apps is today
The first Sunday of January, known as Dating Sunday, marks the busiest day of the year for dating apps as singles return to the platforms after the holiday season.