Crime News & Safety Reports

A 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.

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.

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.

Generative 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.

When 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.

The 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.

The uniform, the overseas deployment, and the urgent fee — the military romance scam is still running after a decade because it comes pre-packaged with excuses for every red flag.

Your match's phone number can reveal the name it's registered to, whether it's a disposable VoIP line, and whether it's been linked to other names. Here's what to check.

Digital coercion often hides in flattery and persistence. Knowing the warning patterns — and how to respond — can stop abuse before it escalates.

Before arranging a first date, a background check can reveal criminal records, prior charges, and registry listings. Why due diligence matters more than ever.

According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report, romance scams led to at least $672 million in financial losses during 2024. The findings emphasize the significant monetary impact of fraudulent actors exploiting victims online and on dating platforms.

Criminology 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.

Match 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.