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Dyfed-Powys Police released official disclosure records detailing dozens of reported offenses connected to dating platforms such as Tinder, Grindr, Hinge, and Bumble. The reported crimes include stalking, harassment, blackmail, and sexual offenses linked to interactions on the apps.
Dyfed-Powys Police · September 7, 2026Sexual AssaultA 34-year-old Ontario man was sentenced to prison after sexually assaulting a woman he met on a dating app and flew out from Calgary. During sentencing proceedings in Cayuga court, the judge rejected defense arguments for a reduced term below the standard mandatory range.
Simcoe Reformer · September 8, 2026FraudMatch Group rolled out a global public safety campaign across apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish to alert users against romance scammers and financial fraud. The initiative followed Federal Trade Commission reports showing hundreds of millions in record losses to online daters, particularly through cryptocurrency schemes.
LiveNOW from FOX · January 10, 2023Romance ScamCriminology researchers examined thousands of testimonials involving dating apps like Tinder and OkCupid to uncover how fraudsters systematically exploit emotional triggers and guilt to steal money. The study highlighted that victims endure severe financial depletion along with long-lasting psychological trauma akin to domestic abuse.
Futurity · February 10, 2023Stories are aggregated from public news sources and link to the original articles.
From the Blog
In-depth reports and practical guides on the scams and crimes happening on dating apps — and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Scammers are spending months building fake relationships before convincing victims to move money into fraudulent investment platforms. Here's how the scheme works — and the warning signs to watch for.
Sep 5, 2026 · DDD Editorial Team5 min readGenerative AI has made it easier than ever to invent a convincing person. Learn how fake profiles are built, and the checks that still expose them.
Sep 2, 2026 · DDD Editorial Team4 min readWhen a match starts talking about crypto, forex, or a "great investment opportunity," you're no longer on a date — you're a target. Here's the anatomy of the pitch.
Aug 28, 2026 · DDD Editorial Team5 min readThe decisions you make before a first date matter more than any app's safety features. A practical, step-by-step checklist for meeting someone new.
Aug 25, 2026 · DDD Editorial Team5 min read