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🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'I was looking for love but one word from handsome stranger was terrifying lesson'

Tracy Cray shares her experience of encountering a romance scammer while searching for love online and highlights the organized nature of such scams.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I earn £150,000 a year as a virtual girlfriend and men don't even want to meet me'

Lillith Lodge, a 29-year-old from Brisbane, Australia, earns £150,000 annually as a virtual girlfriend, often without ever meeting her clients in person.

Feb 28 • 05:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He Played a Minor, Predators Pounced on Him. The Dark Side of NaKluky.cz

The article discusses the concerning issues related to the Czech dating site NaKluky.cz, particularly focusing on the predatory behavior faced by minors.

Feb 27 • 04:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Start-up from Hallertau: A dating app that punishes ghosting

Three friends from Nandlstadt have created a dating app called 'Diner Date,' aimed at promoting honesty and respect in online dating by penalizing ghosting.

Feb 26 • 15:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Yle: Two women asked Kari if he would take them to the sauna – That's when serious doubts arose

Kari, seeking companionship on a dating site, faced surprising responses that raised suspicions of artificial intelligence involvement.

Feb 26 • 09:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"Would you take me next to you on the sauna benches?" - This is where Kari's adventure on the dating site ended

Kari, a resident of Eastern Finland, briefly explored online dating but chose to remain private about his experience due to fears of social backlash.

Feb 25 • 06:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

"Let's Open Coin Dating Savings"... 49 Arrested for Fishing Scam in Cambodia That Defrauded 10.5 Billion Won

A fishing scam organization based in Cambodia was caught after defrauding victims through fake online relationships, resulting in the arrest of 49 individuals by South Korean police.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Man proposed six weeks after the first meeting - the outcome shocks

A woman named Amber was proposed to by a man named Brandon just six weeks after their first meeting, leading to alarming revelations about his past.

Feb 23 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of killing a driver in Maceió are arrested; police say he was ambushed during a meeting

Three suspects involved in the death of a rideshare driver in Maceió have been arrested, with police stating he was ambushed during a date.

Feb 20 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum conned by Tinder rapist into fake relationship speaks out after horror ordeal

A mother shares her harrowing experience of being deceived by a Tinder rapist who not only defrauded her financially but also manipulated her emotionally.

Feb 15 • 06:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan’s modern dating world and why people are straying away from apps

The article discusses the challenges of modern dating in Saskatchewan, highlighting a shift away from dating apps due to the complexities of online interactions and a desire for more authentic connections.

Feb 14 • 00:52 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria: Matchmaking websites increasingly popular in Kano

Matchmaking websites are gaining popularity in Kano, Nigeria, primarily due to a rising population of single men and women seeking marriage.

Feb 13 • 21:13 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Retired US Army officer jailed for sharing secrets with online date

A retired US Army colonel has been sentenced to prison for sharing classified military information with a woman he met online.

Feb 13 • 09:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Dating Column: And suddenly I want to please strange men

The columnist reflects on the challenges of re-entering the dating scene after a long relationship ends.

Feb 13 • 04:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Women and men clashed over online dating: 'What, should I look for a man in the cemetery?'

A woman shares her experiences and advice about online dating, discussing expectations and the importance of careful screening of potential partners.

Feb 12 • 10:29 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

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.

Feb 12 • 01:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Woman ended her marriage due to husband's infidelity, but after a year, something has changed: she begged him to come back

A woman divorced her husband believing he was using dating apps, only to later discover it was her neighbor who created a fake profile to deceive women online.

Feb 10 • 19:24 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Man in Ragunda extorted - paid 100,000 kronor

A man in Ragunda paid 100,000 kronor to a woman he met on a dating site after she threatened to release nude photos of him.

Feb 10 • 11:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

I find you quite complicated in the case

The investigation into the death of soldier Rodrigo Gómez, who was found dead in Olivos, reveals that he was reportedly a victim of an extortion ring that utilized dating apps to prey on individuals.

Feb 9 • 20:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Senior dating: a guide to finding love later in life

The article provides advice for seniors looking to find love through online dating, featuring insights from experts in psychology and relationships.

Feb 9 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gen Z 'resent' online dating apps - but unsure how else to find love

A recent study reveals that while Gen Z feels frustrated with online dating apps, many are uncertain about alternative ways to find love.

Feb 9 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Romance scams cost Brits nearly £100 million in 'deeply personal betrayals'

Romance scams in the UK have resulted in nearly £100 million lost by over 9,000 victims in 2025, with warnings issued by the police ahead of Valentine's Day.

Feb 7 • 18:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

She smashed an "exclusive white community" and is now receiving threats

The article discusses a hacker in a pink Power Ranger costume who shut down a dating site exclusively for white users, leading to threats against her.

Feb 7 • 08:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Strange: Went on a date with a girl and was left speechless when he saw who she brought

A man's online date turned bizarre when her entire family unexpectedly showed up at the café, leading to a viral TikTok story.

Feb 5 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘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.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Sheen sisters feud online, older sister accused younger of dating her ex

Lola Sheen responded after her older sister Sami accused her on TikTok of secretly dating Sami's ex-boyfriend, leading to a public exchange of accusations.

Jan 15 • 08:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Viral Debate on First Dates: Is Coffee Enough or Is a Meal Necessary?

A heated online discussion arose after a woman rejected a coffee and walk proposal for a first date, leading to a viral exchange that garnered over 19 million views.

Jan 11 • 08:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

New Yorker published 7 rules for the first date and sparked a discussion on the internet

A New Yorker caused a heated online debate by sharing her list of 'minimal rules' for men on first dates, which many criticized as overly demanding, while she defended them as necessary in a tough dating scene.

Jan 9 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Singleton leaves first date after 2 minutes as man reveals ‘red flag’ prank

A woman walked out on her first date after two minutes due to a humiliating prank pulled by the man, which received mixed reactions online.

Dec 29 • 13:34 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Online, I felt chemistry, but the first meeting did not go well. Should I suggest another?

The article discusses a woman's experience of feeling chemistry with a man she met online, yet the first in-person meeting didn't go as expected, prompting her to ponder whether to propose another meeting.

Dec 26 • 06:11 UTC

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