A joint investigation by Senators Maggie Hassan and Marsha Blackburn into romance scams on Match Group platforms found that Tinder had not updated most of its machine-learning fraud-detection models in years, weakening its ability to catch scammers. Company data cited in the report showed nearly 1.5 million suspected scammers or bad actors on Tinder and Hinge matched with at least one user through the third quarter of 2025, with close to 500,000 going on to exchange contact information with victims.
theguardian.com
· 2026-10-14
Five men accused of leading a Black Axe cybercrime cell—Perry Osagiede, Franklyn Osagiede, Osariemen Clement, Collins Otughwor, and Musa Mudashiru—have been extradited from South Africa to the US to face wire fraud and money laundering charges. Prosecutors say the group ran romance scams and advance-fee schemes targeting American victims from Cape Town between 2011 and 2021, using fake identities, dating sites, and VoIP numbers, and blackmailing victims with threats to leak intimate photos when they resisted paying.
bleepingcomputer.com
· 2026-09-15
Fraudsters are increasingly using dating apps to build fake romantic relationships, presenting themselves as wealthy, charming and committed partners before manipulating victims into handing over money. These scams often unfold over weeks or months as trust is deliberately cultivated before the financial ask.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-03
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