The idea that there is a potential for fraud on dating sites is not new. However, the recent introduction of AI tools has caused it to increase. In the 12 months ending in January 2024, a cyber security company reported a 2,000% increase in bot attacks on dating sites.
Some of the examples of fraud are:
- Romance Scams (also called Catfishing)
- Phishing Scams
- Military Romance Scams
- Inheritance or financial Scams
- Advance Fee Fraud
- Blackmail and Extorsion
- Money Mule Scams
- Fake Dating Sites (Subscription Scams
- Crypto Currency Romance Scams
- Gift Card Scam
- Fake Verification Scams
- Impersonation of Friends or Family
Dating Advisory will describe specifics of these scams and ways to thwart them in future posts, so stay tuned.
Also, if you have experienced fraud, please share your comments to reinforce what our readers should know to avoid being taken advantage of when using dating sites.