Asking for money or intimate photos is out of date. Romance scams are getting more sophisticated. Valentine’s Day is coming up, but this holiday is not always a simple celebration of love with bouquets, chocolate, and romantic dinners. For those who are still on a quest to find the right partner, it may be a … More Don’t let your desire for love benefit scammers’ lust for data
With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, here’s some timely advice on how to prevent scammers from stealing more than your heart. Online dating has revolutionized how people connect and find love. Now, any of us can flick through an online catalog of potential love interests in the palm of their hands – no more terrible … More Could your Valentine be a scammer? How to avoid getting caught in a bad romance
And that’s on top of the heartache experienced by the tens of thousands of people who fall for romance scams each year. Last week, as couples all over the world celebrated Valentine’s Day, we highlighted the risks of romance fraud. Even with V-Day safely behind us, it’s important to remain on high alert for online dating … More How costly are sweetheart swindles?
Originating in the Philippines, the Love Bug was the brainchild of two computer programmers, Reonel Ramones and Onel de Guzman. Although they were arrested, they were never prosecuted due to a lack of anti-malware legislation in the country at the time. From there, the virus spread to Hong Kong, to Europe and finally arrived reached … More ILOVEYOU: The wrong kind of LoveLetter
Online dating has transformed from being a modest, underused and ‘hush hush’ concept – with a pinch of embarrassment – to a mainstream, popular and transformative entity. As a Pew Research Center survey from 2013 revealed, it has “lost much of its stigma”. Looking for love in the 21st century? It’s possibly a click and … More Prince Charming: The Valentine’s Day scammer
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