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Online romance scams expand, now with more cryptocurrency

The FTC says that of the $547 million in romance scams reported in 2021, $139 million in losses involved cryptocurrency transactions.

Feb 10, 2022 By Joe Warminsky

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 24: The “Grindr” app logo is seen amongst other dating apps on a mobile phone screen on November 24, 2016 in London, England. Following a number of deaths linked to the use of anonymous online dating apps, the police have warned users to be aware of the risks involved, following the growth in the scale of violence and sexual assaults linked to their use. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Norway fines Grindr for $7.3 million over privacy breach

Grindr disputes the agency's findings.

Dec 15, 2021 By Tonya Riley

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Flaw in popular video software Agora could have let eavesdroppers in on private calls

It could have allowed hackers to spy on dating app or telehealth video or audio calls.

Feb 17, 2021 By Shannon Vavra

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Romance scam victims reported $304 million in fraud in 2020, a new high

Reports of romance scams have tripled since 2016, the FTC says.

Feb 11, 2021 By Joe Warminsky

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Grindr faces fine of nearly $12 million in Norway for alleged privacy violations

The California-based app Grindr is accused of sharing user data without explicit consent.

Jan 27, 2021 By Joe Warminsky

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Chinese database exposes 42.5 million records compiled from multiple dating apps

Most of the data was about American users.

May 29, 2019 By Jeff Stone