Dating apps increasingly becoming “hunting grounds” for scammers

Dating companies say protecting their customers is a top priority but critics want them to do more to curb online scams and stop bad actors in their tracks, law enforcement officials and online security experts say. CBS News asks the CEO of Match Group - one of the biggest players in the online dating space - about customers who have lost everything.
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[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

Here’s a quick fix-if anyone asks you for $ say “no.” Boom.

[@dlight9849]

6:37 "Engaged in a relationship" *HOW* ??? Talking, texting, and emailing are not a relationship. Meeting in person and going out on dates is a relationship.

[@shelleycharlesworth5177]

right- In recent times people called each other on the phone and talked, or wrote letters, drove or rode their bikes to someone's house to visit, went out on real dates not text or chat online. They had to have some level of vocabulary and writing skills to communicate, not just an emoji. No need to leave the house now, text, email, picture of your lunch posted on media site. Never a period in history with more people but many are more isolated than ever......

[@chrisaguilera1564]

An AI profile can be whipped up in seconds. It's a scammers paradise.

[@brandonperkins176]

I stay away from them and any dating app is a recipe for both a disaster and financial burden

[@nghtwtchmn129]

One guide book to Las Vegas advises men, "If she's good-looking and she thinks YOU'RE interesting, there's something wrong." That could be true for anyone, anywhere.

[@user-nd3tg5zn1b]

Why would you give anyone money 💴 on line ever!!! When you don’t sit down to dinner and had a background check done ✅. This is not a relationship it’s just conversation.

[@marcushennings9513]

With this new voice generated AI it may not even be that now.

[@CA-tk8yn]

If you're looking for perfection, the scammers are ready to fulfill your dreams!

[@drjekelmrhyde]

This has been around for decades. Way before smart phones.

[@shethingsd]

I remember the people that used to put ads in the classified in newspapers. I thought, who's responding to these ads? Those were mostly aimed at men for mail order brides, but it's all just a variation.

[@autumnof1992]

I prefer the traditional route of dating what you see is what you get.

[@papagen00]

Looks can be deceiving. Ted Bundy.

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

There have been plenty of cases of men manipulating, telling lies, being abusive, and robbing women throughout the past 200 years. It doesn't take a degree in history to figure out that men have been crappy to women throughout history, and not 'just' due to meeting on the Internet.

[@nghtwtchmn129]

I think that many of these victims are afraid to meet their imaginary friends in person because, deep down, they know it is too good to be true.

[@mhenry4248]

This is been going on for almost 20 years and it’s been exposed over and over again. What it comes down to is common sense. And no amount of warning will work if you don’t have that.

[@brianal7143]

This! There's more than enough information available on this but people continue to give their money away. Personal accountability is a must.

[@ginajoseph8776]

I noticed that they are overlooking one important element here. Remember when the daughter said her mother's conversations with the scammer were switching to late at night? I think the mother may have been sending inappropriate photos and that is how she was blackmailed into breaking the law.

[@learningearning8385]

Between the date rps, domestic violence, stalkers, scammers.. idk how anyone continues to try dating in 2024. 4B. Good luck to those of you willing to take the risk.

[@Cicishere5]

I just got a cat. 'll give it 2 more years then I'll give up

[@margo3367]

Date grapes 😂

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

@@margo3367 Those date grapes give us all a raisin to just stay home and drowned our sorrows in a glass of wine.... : )

[@learningearning8385]

@@margo3367 yeah.. you’re not allowed to say the word on KZbin

[@jolyfrye1871]

I am single 🙂. I've never used a dating app. If I cannot meet u in person. Then I do not want 2 know u................

[@yahia2696]

Where are you living??

[@lindaslattery8341]

@@yahia2696leave her alone

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

@@yahia2696 Exactly. That comment is an ignorant thing to say to someone living in a rural farming town of 400 people, in the middle of Fly Over Zone, where there is no one your age, and no dating pool.

[@P.90.603]

@@JillWhitcomb1966 The person is just stating his or her own opinion though.

[@yahia2696]

It's just a simple question? Where is the problem???​@@JillWhitcomb1966

[@lindaslattery8341]

STAY OFF OF DATING WEBSITES AND APPS!!!

[@dlight9849]

This has never happened to me. I've used multiple dating apps over the years and people can sense that I'm low-income 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@annamillar4794]

HAHAHAAAAA

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

☠😭😭

[@jklfds85]

Good for you! These scam stories just prove that even wealthy people can be gullible and not know how to hide their wealth status.

[@SNW8191]

The best way to avoid being scammed is not to talk to people for months online. Dating apps are supposed to introduce you to people who you meet in person. If they're not willing to meet move on, they're a scammer or catfish. Meet safely in a public place within one week or block and move on.

[@user-gj1ld4uw9v]

An ex friend met her narcissistic husband on one and he has used her like she were his own personal savings and loan

[@ginajoseph8776]

This all stems from lack of confidence in oneself. Desperation drives these people to send money. They pay very dearly for their fantasies. After all these years of warnings they still do it. They are not victims, they are volunteers.

[@marilynwright7212]

Bars are dangerous too.

[@sollunaystars]

Why are these stories never focused on accountability of the person giving the money? No matter how many security parameters are in place, that will not stop grown adults from making insane decisions to give money to strangers.

[@P.90.603]

Everything boils down to personal accountability but it's a big issue when 30% of profiles are scammers.

[@alianaweston2286]

I hate to say this, but I almost feel like at a certain age you should just stop dating.

[@queenprincess4life]

It’s never too late to find love. The approach just needs to be different. Going to charity events vs online would be more beneficial in my opinion. Plus a woman should never give a man money, online or in real life. So not sure why these grown women are falling for these scams.

[@user-vf8zw1ky4d]

I agree. I’m divorced after 32 years of marriage and raising 3 kids. Been divorced for 6 years and I’m done with men . I’m happy with my life now and don’t need it disrupted with stupid nonsense. Can’t believe women actually fall for this crap!!!

[@KOOLBadger]

🤭🤭😊 yup! Im 60 and not going there. Its all a scam!

[@margo3367]

I still love men. That’s never gonna change for me.

[@KOOLBadger]

@@margo3367 After 45 years, men can find their own way. I am tired now and men are just very large children as far as I am concerned. Im happily alone at 60. My son is all grown and I am doing just me now. Nobody else..😊especially a needy 65 year old man..

[@Mr.Coffee20255]

Yeah i prefer meeting in person face to face. What happen to the good ole days when signals of interest were easy to read? 🤔

[@aydinl5757]

Look in the mirror. Remember your age. Finding “love” after a certain age, weight, and looks is extremely difficult to find as evidenced by the losses of billions of dollars generated in this scam. Learn to embrace a hobby, grandchildren, children, community, and you will be fine.

[@jklfds85]

Amen!! Well said!!

[@vgardner1688]

Seriously, it's not that hard. You NEVER send money or gift cards or your personal information to strangers. If someone asks for something that's your clue to block them. And for Pete's Sakes, learn how to do a Reverse Image Search!

[@NickDrinksWater]

Imagine using a "dating" app in this day and age. Most of them are full of fake profiles and attention seekers

[@edyann]

I never understood how that even can work. I know, people have done it and maybe it was successful but I'm old school. That could never work for me.

[@eii8794]

Edy. Do you approach men or prefer to be approached.

[@edyann]

@@eii8794 I was born in 77. The old fashioned way, definitely.

[@edyann]

@@eii8794 I was born in '77. The old fashioned way, obviously.

[@edyann]

I was born in 1977. The old fashioned way, obviously.

[@eii8794]

@@edyann Good Luck

[@flowalsh5248]

I am 63 years young. Definitely not naïve enough, to be on a dating app that’s just in my opinion of recipe for disaster. I am single, but I refuse to use any dating website whatsoever. If I’m going to date, it’s going to be either, meaning people through church, or family members, or really close friends. Otherwise, I’m extremely happy being single, living an independent life as a blind woman.

[@E.K.2003]

The scamming will only continue to evolve into a more and more dangerous scenarios.

[@colorsmith5569]

It’s hard sitting here, listening to someone spend over a million to someone they never met, when they could have sent that money to someone they know personally and improve that persons life.

[@gayesthusky2177]

My friend and I destroyed some scammers yesterday. No less than 186 combined crank calls in one hour. Today, the scammer’s number is still disconnected.

[@Mr.Coffee20255]

Personally I think if you have to use a dating site looking for love, then your self-esteem is too low. There is no such thing as love as in the love you know it to be. Love comes from a genuine intimate relationship. There are different types of love. There is hubby and wife love, parental love, worldly love AKA lust, and Godly love which is unconditional.

[@resonantstorm771]

People really still be addicted to these sites like it's 2002. And just like with all the other forms of social media, that's exactly what it is... An addiction. Match was started in 1995 for gods sake. If you're dumb enough to still be on it in 2024, you get what you deserve. 🔥💰

[@prettyprincessmochi]

Theres nothing wrong with online dating. People are just too stupid to ask proper questions, use critical thinking, and to not be manipulated by strangers they don't know. I found my husband on okcupid becuase I knew what to look for and what to avoid. But since that's to hard for the rest of society then yeah sure stay off the Dating apps lol🤣

[@P.90.603]

It boils down to one's responsiblity, but we still can't have 30% of profiles being scammers. Dating websites need to put security over profits.

[@wysiwyg88888]

Shut them all down.

[@Javy_Valen_Tain]

We got the love, you got the money, deal! 😅

[@mlsa9520]

Simple solution. Stay away from all dating apps. Just use common sense.

[@kennycarter5682]

i mostly find scammers too. i can not afford to get out period, and i have no transporation so dating apps are my only hope really. but so far. scammers everywhere, and they arnt fooling me

[@lindaslattery8341]

If you can’t afford to get out you will never meet anyone.

[@kennycarter5682]

@@lindaslattery8341 its life. and i gotta rely on god and jesus to send someone my way. just a epic patience game rn

[@jklfds85]

I'm sorry about your situation, and I hope you don't take this question personally, but I'm honestly curious, if you can't afford to get out and have a transportation issue right now, how will you be able to afford having a partner in life and dating that person and possibly marrying that person??? Are you planning on having that partner pay for everything? Relationships are all about compromise and sharing (bills, housing, etc...). Just curious what your intentions are in finding a partner? Just to have the person pay for your needs? I'm asking because I've met men who were struggling financially and we're not ashamed to admit that they are staying in their relationships ONLY because of the financial support that girl was providing for them. I've also met a man who tried to use me for financial support and nothing else! It makes me really question whether people these days are FAKING LOVE just for financial gain or support from their partners!!?? 😡SMH..

[@kennycarter5682]

@@jklfds85 im not worried, god will provide when the time comes if im not raptured before i find love

[@chriskobler3352]

all i have gotten is scammers and fake profiles linking to adult websites. cant find a real person which sucks.

[@eii8794]

Black planet was all we needed 20 years ago.

[@shethingsd]

I will say that I like to mess with scammers, so I ask them to go to WhatsApp because most times you can see by phone number where they are calling from. I like to waste their time, hoping that it means a few less people they scammed that day.

[@johnmullendore3445]

Dating apps are for bottom feeders 😮

[@jklfds85]

Apparently not, if these women have six figures or even millions in their accounts to just hand over to scammers! 😬 I would correct your statement and say dating apps are for gullible people.

[@johnmullendore3445]

@jklfds85 bottom feeders are not all poor, just poor quality, you mistake money for quality.

[@ginajoseph8776]

Sometimes I wonder who is scamming who, many of the women and some men post ten year 25 pounds ago photos or they photoshop their current pictures. It is human nature to send a good photo. I mean do we ever see unflattering obituary photos?, but it has gotten completely out of hand. That is why they do not push meeting these people in real life. Scammers know this and use it to manipulate people. We really need to be honest about this.

[@shipwreck8847]

If you're not that attractive and a really attractive person is into you. You gotta think something is up. If that person acts very suspicious then it's probably a money catcher and not a real person looking for love.

[@AliseIam]

Ladies… they always have a sick child 🙄🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

[@lb6056]

There are always people who say they met their spouse online, but I can’t help but wonder if they hadn’t chased love (and yes, if you’re on an app, you’re chasing love-period!) and been patient and met IRL if they might have met someone better for them. If I can’t meet someone IRL than I will remain single.

[@sarahsmith3016]

This has been going on for like 50 years lol nothing new here

[@margo3367]

The internet hasn’t been “going on” for 50 years(?!)

[@sarahsmith3016]

@@margo3367 were you born yesterday

[@sarahsmith3016]

@@margo3367 the internet was invented in 1969

[@janespitfire9884]

Dating apps used on your I phone the person's location can be found.

[@antoniosmith197]

There's a lot of goofies with a check

[@artoffderidikulous3009]

How dumb do these people need to be before they get called out? This is what happens when folks get viciously attacked for being blunt.

[@Hayyyward]

Agreed. If you are giving money to a person you've never even met in real life or even talked to, you're not too bright. If you gave that stranger over a million dollars, that's just plain ignorance.

[@jjmalone7557]

Well nobody should have messed with apps in the first place. Everyone needs to learn that you can meet ppl other ways. Facts!! Sick of ppl asking me how else I am gona meet someone if I don't do apps. I am not sheep

[@cloverconnections]

Stupid business model. I only use the free part of the site now. If any of them provided a safer platform I would make a subscription immediately.

[@randolphwh9551]

Someone gotta sue but nobody does and no agencies help bc it's primarily make victims,

[@juliussugiharto5264]

once u got online date that ask for money,run

[@kingmaafa120]

Crimes waiting to happen 😮

[@askew9976]

No, it’s not new or amped up…you’re just now getting the stories out. Show me 10 beautiful success stories… that started online.

[@kingmaafa120]

I personally know of a few who were 🔒 up who used them to scam ppl 👍

[@YourMsRightHere]

Lol @ establish a relationship through your fingers.

[@shiveringnerve]

just approach in person

[@marcushennings9513]

The way these Keishas and Karen's act these days, not a chance.

[@micheleboyle3547]

Not for nothing…the online dating apps are the first step to loosing your money to scammers🤪 starting with the payment to the dating sites! 😅😅😅

[@P.90.603]

Marriage is the biggest scam of all. Nobody steals money from a man than a wife.

[@strongerthanyouallday]

And people confused about their sex, pretending to be something they're not.

[@kenbob1071]

Wtf does this have to do with the story? Keep your bigotry to yourself.

[@strongerthanyouallday]

@@kenbob1071 It has everything to do with dating apps. Pay attention.

[@strongerthanyouallday]

@@kenbob1071 Everything on dating sites.

[@strongerthanyouallday]

@@kenbob1071 gender isn't real

[@strongerthanyouallday]

@@kenbob1071 plenty

[@selenasimmons6653]

But the govt goes after TikTok..... .....I'm over all of these apps..even this one

[@fishercourt]

She says “I’m enjoying this special so much” and then he says “yeah, there’s so much heartbreak going on”. Are you kidding me? She actually said that she was enjoying this special, with such a fake smile. This lady is so out of touch, please stop being on tv if you are that out of touch with the stories.

[@samanthalake5011]

I met my husband online. 😊

[@queenprincess4life]

A lot of people have but they’ve actually met up with these people in real life. Almost all of these people have never met the person they’re supposedly in love with and are sending them their life savings, makes no sense.

[@NurseHancockAndFamily]

Me too and he is absolutely amazing! It isn’t the app. People aren’t making wise decisions. You can met scammers in person too. People need to use good judgment and discernment. Don’t send money to anyone!!

[@lindaslattery8341]

@@NurseHancockAndFamilythe apps play a HUGE part in this. The report even says so. Don’t be naive.

[@NurseHancockAndFamily]

@@lindaslattery8341 Does the app go into your bank account and remove money? Maybe I’m missing something.

[@kingmaafa120]

FACES WE SEE DISORDER WE DO NOT KNOW 😮

[@christinehopping5040]

One sided outlook as always blaming companies when people need to take responsibility. You cannot blame others for your foolish actions. Your actions have consequences. Be accountable and stop blaming others.

[@P.90.603]

We have to look at all sides. Everybody has to be responsible, but we can't have 30% of profiles being scammers. Dating websites need to provide security over profits. Society can't police individuals who give away their money...but we can police dating websites for providing sht security.

[@hologramhouse729]

Hungry like wolves 🐑🐑🐺🐑🐑

[@TKOin2life]

I'm just can't understand how you just hand out money to these people willy nilly. As soon as you set your lips to mention about some money...lost connection.😂

[@ScarletFoundryTarot]

I'm so sick of capitalism

[@nghtwtchmn129]

There is a worker's paradise just 90 miles south of Florida.

[@kenbob1071]

@@nghtwtchmn129 You forgot to mention all the massively successful democratic socialist Nordic countries. And maybe, just maybe, some of Cuba's problems aren't related to socialist policies. Perhaps a decades long embargo, authoritarian military rule, foreign interference, lack of natural resources, etc., have something to do with it. Keep the free education, universal healthcare, worker's rights, etc., ditch the embargo, authoritarian rule, and interference, and Cuba could be a literal paradise.

[@nghtwtchmn129]

@@kenbob1071 Interesting point. Are there any successful non-Nordic socialist countries?

[@valmirbezerra4832]

Amém 😮😮😮😮

[@rosseryankeegirl]

Says Gayle who sat on a podcasts talking about how she gave some dusty man 5k....gurrlll bye.

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

she did? 🤭

[@Mr.Coffee20255]

😂​@@jusletursoulglobaby

[@Spoiled0210]

I'm sorry but I blame the people who don't use common sense. If someone can TALK you out of YOUR money without ever meeting you in person, then that's YOUR fault!!

[@P.90.603]

It utlmately boil down to one's personal choice, but we also can't have 30% of dating profiles being scammers.

[@margo3367]

Back to the bars, people.

[@nghtwtchmn129]

Excellent reporting on an important topic, but are there any other victims?

[@keethmachi]

it only makes news when the women is the victim lmao, this has been goin on since the birth of dating apps...

[@LR-mh8hs]

Distribution of wealth.

[@lindaslattery8341]

🙄

[@sjsrana]

Anything that doesn't have checks and balances it becomes hunting game for predators and powerful scammers - #sjsrana

[@annamillar4794]

THEN U SHOULD HAVE MADE MONEY ON BOBBIES PODCAST

[@annamillar4794]

THEN UNSHOULD HAVE MADE MONEY ON BOBBYS PODCAAAAAAAASSSSTTTTT. Jesus. You don't have to HURT me to make money. My God.

[@lindaslattery8341]

Are you ok Annie?