Recognize And Avoid
Online sextortion usually begins as a normal online conversation. But things quickly escalate into personal sexual conversations. Sextortionists may use flattery, attention bombing, or sympathy to lure their victim into sending them explicit videos or money. Most sextortionists pretend to be young girls, but victims should never send anything live to anyone online. This article…
The statistics are sobering: Americans lost $547 million in 2021 as a result of romance scams. That’s more than six times as much as in 2017. Earlier this year, Netflix aired a documentary called The Tinder Swindler, which focused on one such scam artist. Simon Leviev, a convicted fraudster, has also said that more victims…
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Cybercriminals are using online dating sites to lure victims into dating scams. These sophisticated operations are conducted by criminal gangs. They target older people and use fake profiles. It is important to protect yourself against them by following these few tips. Never meet someone in person before having a video chat or phone conversation. Online…
Originally known as Shimon Hayut, he has a long history of scamming women with Tinder, and has been named the Tinder Swindler by the media. When a man posed as the “King of Diamonds” on Tinder, he met a group of women on the site and conned them out of $10 million. He fooled them…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One of the most costly scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission is the romance scam. In the most recent reporting period, the Federal Trade Commission reports romance scams reached a record $304 million in losses, up 50% from the previous year. An East Tennessee woman has lost $83,000 in a…
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A recent crackdown on cryptocurrency money laundering led law enforcement agencies from 16 countries to make 33 arrests. The arrests included suspected members of the QQAAZZ criminal network, which is said to have laundered tens of millions of dollars for cybercriminals in 2016. These funds were allegedly transferred through international bank accounts and cryptocurrency mixing…
If you’re thinking about meeting someone online, you should be skeptical. Many romance scammers pose as an oil rig worker, a doctor, or some other person, all of which can be scams. These individuals ask for money for travel expenses and customs fees, but the truth is that they are merely trying to steal your…
While using Tinder, be careful to not interact with strangers. Always put your safety first and avoid giving out personal information to someone you do not know. Sending money over a wire transfer is like sending cash and it is almost impossible to trace or reverse the transaction. Also, never give out your financial details….
Tinder has released advice on how to protect yourself from romance scammers. Some of the most common scams involve asking for sensitive information and personal information. It is vital to protect yourself against such incidents by ensuring that you don’t give out any such data. If you think that someone you’re communicating with is a…
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Online dating is a very popular and safe way to meet new people, but romance fraud is a real threat to both victims and the online dating community. In fact, the FBI has estimated that over 80 percent of victims are women, with men reporting far fewer cases. According to the FBI, victims of romance…
