<p>Nisarga Adhikary, who became famous for discovering security flaws in the CBSE Online Submission of Marks portal, has now claimed that he was able to access sensitive information of a multi-million-dollar Indian dating app. In a post on X, the 19-year-old wrote that he gained access to the app’s S3 buckets, users’ media files, sensitive infrastructure information and even private keys. He further claimed in the post that the vulnerabilities in the app were flagged by a researcher who goes by the handle @0x1622 two years ago, but no action was taken.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“There’s an India-based dating app with a multi-million-dollar valuation. I gained full access to its S3 buckets, every user’s media (including private chat images), signing keys, private keys and other sensitive infrastructure secrets/information," he wrote. The "AWS keys were not even rotated" after the other cybersecurity researcher flagged the issue. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nisarga said that he reached out to the founders of the dating app, but they did not respond to his emails. However, &nbsp;CERT-In acknowledged his security report, and he was given a reference number. In a later update, he informed that the company's “CTO responded after this tweet and confirmed that they are working to patch the vulnerabilities. They have rotated the AWS access keys.”<br>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Social media users react to dating app break-in</strong></h2><p>Netizens have some "pun" reactions to his post. One user wrote, "Congrats on discovering the app’s love letters, now can you swipe right on fixing the security." Another said, "Wow, you just turned a dating app into a reality show, and not the cute kind. Guess the only swipe left now is from the cops." One asked, "private chat images!!?" Another quipped, "What a guy does after getting rejected."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One user slammed companies for taking the easy route to make money without actually caring about their users. "Most of these companies aim is to get exorbitant valuations by hook or crook, make lifetime money with a partial exit. They don't aim to make great products," one wrote.</p><h2><strong>Nisarga Adhikary hired by IIT Kanpur</strong></h2><p>Notably, the young cybersecurity researcher had also discovered multiple security weaknesses in the CBSE portal, warning that sensitive student and school-related information could be exploited by crooks. His 17-year-old associate and fellow student researcher, Sarthak Sidhant, appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee that investigated the matter. He was hired by IIT Kanpur recently and appointed as an OSINT and Threat Intelligence Engineer at C3iHub, the cybersecurity and cyber defence research centre.</p>

Ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary says he was able to gain full access to an Indian dating app. He got his hands on the private chat images, signing keys and more secret information. Nisarga said another researcher had flagged the issue two years ago, but no action was taken. 

Nisarga Adhikary, who became famous for discovering security flaws in the CBSE Online Submission of Marks portal, has now claimed that he was able to access sensitive information of a multi-million-dollar Indian dating app. In a post on X, the 19-year-old wrote that he gained access to the app’s S3 buckets, users’ media files, sensitive infrastructure information and even private keys. He further claimed in the post that the vulnerabilities in the app were flagged by a researcher who goes by the handle @0x1622 two years ago, but no action was taken. “There’s an India-based dating app with a multi-million-dollar valuation. I gained full access to its S3 buckets, every user’s media (including private chat images), signing keys, private keys and other sensitive infrastructure secrets/information," he wrote. The "AWS keys were not even rotated" after the other cybersecurity researcher flagged the issue. Nisarga said that he reached out to the founders of the dating app, but they did not respond to his emails. However, CERT-In acknowledged his security report, and he was given a reference number. In a later update, he informed that the company's “CTO responded after this tweet and confirmed that they are working to patch the vulnerabilities. They have rotated the AWS access keys.”

<p>Ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary says he was able to gain full access to an Indian dating app. He got his hands on the private chat images, signing keys and more secret information. Nisarga said another researcher had flagged the issue two years ago, but no action was taken.&nbsp;</p>

Nisarga Adhikary says he gained access to secret data and private chat images on Indian dating app

<p>In a major crackdown on an organised cyber-extortion racket, Gujarat Police have arrested seven individuals accused of targeting men through a gay dating application, luring them into honeytraps and extorting money by threatening them with public exposure.</p><p>The arrests were made in Surendranagar district after police received complaints from victims who alleged that they had been duped, intimidated and forced to pay large sums of money after being trapped through fake profiles on a dating platform.</p><p>According to investigators, the accused created fake accounts on a popular gay dating app and initiated conversations with unsuspecting users. Once contact was established, victims were persuaded to meet at secluded locations. Upon arrival, they were allegedly surrounded by gang members who posed as police officers, relatives or local vigilantes.</p><p>Police said the gang would then threaten victims with criminal cases, physical assault or exposure of their sexual orientation to family members and society. Taking advantage of the social stigma associated with homosexuality in many parts of the country, the accused allegedly forced victims to hand over cash, transfer money online or surrender valuables.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-health-pulse-social-media-more-addictive-than-alcohol-smoking-gaming-says-expert-1781699217836"><strong>Wion Health Pulse | Social media more addictive than alcohol, smoking, gaming, says expert</strong></a></p><p>Preliminary investigations suggest the operation had been running for several months and may have targeted multiple victims across Gujarat. Authorities are now examining bank transactions, mobile phone records and digital evidence recovered from the accused to determine the full scale of the racket.</p><p>Police believe more victims may be involved but have not come forward due to fear, embarrassment or social pressure. Officials have urged anyone who may have been targeted by the gang to approach law enforcement and assured confidentiality during the investigation.</p><p>The case has once again highlighted the growing misuse of dating applications by organised criminal networks. Similar honeytrap and extortion rackets targeting users of dating platforms have been reported in several states in recent years, prompting repeated warnings from law enforcement agencies about meeting online acquaintances in isolated locations.</p><p>The seven accused are currently in police custody, and further investigations are underway to identify additional members of the network, possible interstate links and the total amount extorted from victims.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/health-and-wellness/wion-health-pulse-top-indian-doctors-outline-the-future-of-ai-and-digital-health-integration-1781692645914"><strong>WION Health Pulse: Top Indian doctors outline the future of AI and digital health integration</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why this case matters</strong></h2><p>The incident underscores how cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting dating apps to target vulnerable individuals. Police say users should verify identities, avoid meeting strangers in secluded places, inform friends or family about planned meetings and immediately report any suspicious activity or threats.</p>

Police believe more victims may be involved but have not come forward due to fear, embarrassment or social pressure. Officials have urged anyone who may have been targeted by the gang to approach law enforcement and assured confidentiality during the investigation.

In a major crackdown on an organised cyber-extortion racket, Gujarat Police have arrested seven individuals accused of targeting men through a gay dating application, luring them into honeytraps and extorting money by threatening them with public exposure. The arrests were made in Surendranagar district after police received complaints from victims who alleged that they had been duped, intimidated and forced to pay large sums of money after being trapped through fake profiles on a dating platform. According to investigators, the accused created fake accounts on a popular gay dating app and initiated conversations with unsuspecting users. Once contact was established, victims were persuaded to meet at secluded locations. Upon arrival, they were allegedly surrounded by gang members who posed as police officers, relatives or local vigilantes. Police said the gang would then threaten victims with criminal cases, physical assault or exposure of their sexual orientation to family members and society. Taking advantage of the social stigma associated with homosexuality in many parts of the country, the accused allegedly forced victims to hand over cash, transfer money online or surrender valuables. Also read | Wion Health Pulse | Social media more addictive than alcohol, smoking, gaming, says expert Preliminary investigations suggest the operation had been running for several months and may have targeted multiple victims across Gujarat. Authorities are now examining bank transactions, mobile phone records and digital evidence recovered from the accused to determine the full scale of the racket. Police believe more victims may be involved but have not come forward due to fear, embarrassment or social pressure. Officials have urged anyone who may have been targeted by the gang to approach law enforcement and assured confidentiality during the investigation. The case has once again highlighted the growing misuse of dating applications by organised criminal networks. Similar honeytrap and extortion rackets targeting users of dating platforms have been reported in several states in recent years, prompting repeated warnings from law enforcement agencies about meeting online acquaintances in isolated locations. The seven accused are currently in police custody, and further investigations are underway to identify additional members of the network, possible interstate links and the total amount extorted from victims. Also read | WION Health Pulse: Top Indian doctors outline the future of AI and digital health integration Why this case matters The incident underscores how cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting dating apps to target vulnerable individuals. Police say users should verify identities, avoid meeting strangers in secluded places, inform friends or family about planned meetings and immediately report any suspicious activity or threats.

<p>Police believe more victims may be involved but have not come forward due to fear, embarrassment or social pressure. Officials have urged anyone who may have been targeted by the gang to approach law enforcement and assured confidentiality during the investigation.</p>

Gay dating app honeytrap racket busted in Gujarat, seven arrested for extortion

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<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Despite being on a quest for an old-school love story, today's romantics hop on dating apps in hope. Well, they have said it too many times: trust in the future is hope; if it's true or not, only time can tell.</p>
<p>Dating terms have been pouring in, and this list is only updating each passing day. The latest addition to toxic dating terms is 'floodlighting'. It has got very little to do with stadium floodlights. I won't lie, had I not known this before, it would have been my first guess too.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-govt-to-launch-dating-app-amid-plummeting-birth-rate-gentle-push-to-find-one-729684">Tokyo govt to launch dating app amid plummeting birth rate: 'Gentle push to find one'</a></strong></p>
<h2>What is the definition?</h2>
<p>It roughly translates to oversharing. This could mean being vulnerable even before getting to know your date, which in the ideal world would mean stage two after the talking and meeting phase. In a world so fast, this could be looked at as a fast forward button, but pushed way before the 'right' time has arrived.</p>
<p>Psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist Diana Quadros told WION, "Individuals who floodlight are emotionally immature and would want to dump their emotional burden in order to be seen and taken care of by their date, who is literally a stranger."</p>
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<h2>Is it okay to overshare on or before the first date?</h2>
<p>Online dating and speed dating are quick and fast, no doubt, but many still like to take it slow and easy. "I had just gotten back from work. I checked my app to see his message, 'Wanna get on a call? Feeling low'. I was not prepared for this; if a fully grown man cannot handle his emotions and is seeking help from a stranger, I feared doing more harm than good. I thought of giving him time," Raavi (name changed), a marketing professional, said.</p>
<p>She added, "But then you end up thinking, is it a cry for help?"</p>
<p>We have all by now been acquainted with dating terms like: Bread crumbing, ghosting, and love bombing... what's next?</p>
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Dating terms have been pouring in, and this list is only updating each passing day. The latest addition to toxic dating terms is 'floodlighting'. Trending, Lifestyle

Despite being on a quest for an old-school love story, today's romantics hop on dating apps in hope. Well, they have said it too many times: trust in the future is hope; if it's true or not, only time can tell. Dating terms have been pouring in, and this list is only updating each passing day. The latest addition to toxic dating terms is 'floodlighting'. It has got very little to do with stadium floodlights. I won't lie, had I not known this before, it would have been my first guess too. Also read: Tokyo govt to launch dating app amid plummeting birth rate: 'Gentle push to find one' What is the definition? It roughly translates to oversharing. This could mean being vulnerable even before getting to know your date, which in the ideal world would mean stage two after the talking and meeting phase. In a world so fast, this could be looked at as a fast forward button, but pushed way before the 'right' time has arrived. Psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist Diana Quadros told WION, "Individuals who floodlight are emotionally immature and would want to dump their emotional burden in order to be seen and taken care of by their date, who is literally a stranger." Also read: Loved Crime Beat? Here Are Other Journo Dramas You Can Watch Is it okay to overshare on or before the first date? Online dating and speed dating are quick and fast, no doubt, but many still like to take it slow and easy. "I had just gotten back from work. I checked my app to see his message, 'Wanna get on a call? Feeling low'. I was not prepared for this; if a fully grown man cannot handle his emotions and is seeking help from a stranger, I feared doing more harm than good. I thought of giving him time," Raavi (name changed), a marketing professional, said. She added, "But then you end up thinking, is it a cry for help?" We have all by now been acquainted with dating terms like: Bread crumbing, ghosting, and love bombing... what's next?

'Floodlighting': A new toxic dating trend is emerging. Have you experienced it?

<p>A dating scam has been reported from Mumbai where a woman approaches men, takes them to a bar, orders drinks and food and the bill then runs into thousands. What's the scam here?&nbsp;Activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj posted about it on X, stating how men are lured through dating apps and taken to one particular restaurant, where they are overcharged and threatened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Godfather Club, a high-end restaurant in Mumbai's Andheri West, finds itself in the middle of the controversy. Dating apps like Tinder and Bumble are used to trap unsuspecting men who end up paying between Rs 20,000 ($238.62) to Rs 61,000 ($727.8) at the restaurant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scam has claimed 12 victims till now. “MUMBAI DATING SCAM EXPOSE. THE GODFATHER CLUB ANDHERI WEST. BRAZEN SCAMMING EVERYDAY. 12 victims in touch. Trap laid through Tinder, Bumble. Bill amounts 23K- 61K. 3 men trapped by the same girl,” she wrote.</p>

<p>She also shared bills showing exorbitant amounts being charged for regular items. One of the bills totals up to Rs 61,743 ($736) and includes two cocktails priced at ₹5,000 each.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The “modus operandi" involved reaching out to the men through dating apps. Women connect with men and set up a place and time to meet. It normally starts off from a place like Pizza Express or Metro. However, things quickly escalate and they go to a bar, in this case, Godfather.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Drinks, food and hookah are ordered without showing the menu card to the men. Everything is charged at exorbitant rates and so the bill goes into thousands quickly. The woman then leaves the place.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>If the men refuse to pay the bill, bouncers threaten them and beat them up.</p>

<h2><strong>A nationwide dating app scam</strong></h2>

<p>Reports suggest that the Godfather Club is not the club indulging in such practices. There seems to be a network of pubs cheating unsuspecting men. These pubs reportedly employ public relations personnel who hire women to trap and loot the men.</p>

<p>The post has received several comments, with some people also sharing how this is a common occurrence across the country. Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad have also seen such incidents in the past. In June, a victim in Delhi ended up with a staggering bill of Rs 1.2 lakh at a popular joint.&nbsp;</p>


A dating scam has been reported from Mumbai where a woman approaches men, takes them to a bar, orders drinks and food and the bill then runs into thousands. What's the scam here?

A dating scam has been reported from Mumbai where a woman approaches men, takes them to a bar, orders drinks and food and the bill then runs into thousands. What's the scam here? Activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj posted about it on X, stating how men are lured through dating apps and taken to one particular restaurant, where they are overcharged and threatened. The Godfather Club, a high-end restaurant in Mumbai's Andheri West, finds itself in the middle of the controversy. Dating apps like Tinder and Bumble are used to trap unsuspecting men who end up paying between Rs 20,000 ($238.62) to Rs 61,000 ($727.8) at the restaurant. The scam has claimed 12 victims till now. “MUMBAI DATING SCAM EXPOSE. THE GODFATHER CLUB ANDHERI WEST. BRAZEN SCAMMING EVERYDAY. 12 victims in touch. Trap laid through Tinder, Bumble. Bill amounts 23K- 61K. 3 men trapped by the same girl,” she wrote. She also shared bills showing exorbitant amounts being charged for regular items. One of the bills totals up to Rs 61,743 ($736) and includes two cocktails priced at ₹5,000 each. 🚨 MUMBAI DATING SCAM EXPOSE 🚨 THE GODFATHER CLUB ANDHERI WEST ◾BRAZEN SCAMMING EVERYDAY ◾12 victims in touch ◾Trap laid through Tinder, Bumble ◾Bill amounts 23K- 61K ◾3 men trapped by same girl@MumbaiPolice @CPMumbaiPolice @mymalishka @CMOMaharashtra@zomato pic.twitter.com/qGOacFCE9f — Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) August 23, 2024 × The “modus operandi" involved reaching out to the men through dating apps. Women connect with men and set up a place and time to meet. It normally starts off from a place like Pizza Express or Metro. However, things quickly escalate and they go to a bar, in this case, Godfather. Drinks, food and hookah are ordered without showing the menu card to the men. Everything is charged at exorbitant rates and so the bill goes into thousands quickly. The woman then leaves the place. Also Read: Woman popular for 'revealing outfits' forced to shut shop following altercation with men If the men refuse to pay the bill, bouncers threaten them and beat them up. A nationwide dating app scam Reports suggest that the Godfather Club is not the club indulging in such practices. There seems to be a network of pubs cheating unsuspecting men. These pubs reportedly employ public relations personnel who hire women to trap and loot the men. The post has received several comments, with some people also sharing how this is a common occurrence across the country. Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad have also seen such incidents in the past. In June, a victim in Delhi ended up with a staggering bill of Rs 1.2 lakh at a popular joint.

SCAM! Men lured through dating apps being forced to pay massive bills

<p>An aspiring bureaucrat was extorted of Rs 1.2 lakh when he went on a “dinner date” with a woman he matched on the dating app Tinder, not knowing it was a well-planned plot to scam him. The man was lured&nbsp;to meet at Delhi's Black Mirror Cafe in the Vikas Marg area on the pretext of celebrating her birthday on June 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;NDTV, they had ordered two cakes, four non-alcoholic shots, and some snacks. The date was going well until the woman had to leave urgently due to a family emergency. When asked for the check, he was shocked to see the amount written on the bill – Rs 1,21,917.70.</p>

<p>The victim argued with the cafe for the unreasonable amount as the food he ordered should have cost him only a few thousand normally. However, he was threatened and forced to pay the full amount, which he paid online to one of the cafe owners, Akshay Pahwa. After he left the cafe, he promptly filed a case with the police.</p>

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<p>A team of four has been formed led by Inspector Sanjay Gupta to look into the case. The police took 32-year-old Akshay Pahwa, a resident of Shahdara in East Delhi, into custody.</p>

<p>During the investigation, he gave up information about the woman 25-year-old Versha, whose real name is revealed as Afsan Parveen. She also goes by the names Noor and Ayesha. She was on another "date" with a Mumbai man she met on Shaadi.com when police caught her.&nbsp;<br />
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The Black Mirror cafe is owned by Akshay Pahwa, Vansh Pahwa, and Ansh Grover. While Akshay and Vansh are cousins, Ansh is their friend. The other people involved in this sinister plot were the manager, Digranshu and the table manager, Aryan, a class 7 dropout. The money extorted from the victims gets divided between the players involved.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/neet-paper-leak-case-nsui-members-barge-into-nta-office-in-delhi-lock-office-735729">NEET paper leak case: NSUI members barge into NTA office in Delhi, lock office</a></strong></p>

<p>Aryan posed as Parveen and communicated with the victim on the dating app. Soon he invited him to the cafe to celebrate her birthday, where the victim met Parveen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parveen and Pahwa have been arrested by the police as the investigation continues. The cafe's register and their phones have also been impounded by the police. Measures are being taken to make further arrests of the people involved in the scam.</p>

<p>Cases of scamming men on dating apps have been on the rise in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An aspiring bureaucrat was extorted of Rs 1.2 lakh when he went on a “dinner date” with a woman he matched on the dating app Tinder, not knowing it was a well-planned plot to scam him.

An aspiring bureaucrat was extorted of Rs 1.2 lakh when he went on a “dinner date” with a woman he matched on the dating app Tinder, not knowing it was a well-planned plot to scam him. The man was lured to meet at Delhi's Black Mirror Cafe in the Vikas Marg area on the pretext of celebrating her birthday on June 23. According to NDTV, they had ordered two cakes, four non-alcoholic shots, and some snacks. The date was going well until the woman had to leave urgently due to a family emergency. When asked for the check, he was shocked to see the amount written on the bill – Rs 1,21,917.70. The victim argued with the cafe for the unreasonable amount as the food he ordered should have cost him only a few thousand normally. However, he was threatened and forced to pay the full amount, which he paid online to one of the cafe owners, Akshay Pahwa. After he left the cafe, he promptly filed a case with the police. Also Read | Delhi airport forms committee to probe roof collapse A team of four has been formed led by Inspector Sanjay Gupta to look into the case. The police took 32-year-old Akshay Pahwa, a resident of Shahdara in East Delhi, into custody. During the investigation, he gave up information about the woman 25-year-old Versha, whose real name is revealed as Afsan Parveen. She also goes by the names Noor and Ayesha. She was on another "date" with a Mumbai man she met on Shaadi.com when police caught her. The Black Mirror cafe is owned by Akshay Pahwa, Vansh Pahwa, and Ansh Grover. While Akshay and Vansh are cousins, Ansh is their friend. The other people involved in this sinister plot were the manager, Digranshu and the table manager, Aryan, a class 7 dropout. The money extorted from the victims gets divided between the players involved. Also Read | NEET paper leak case: NSUI members barge into NTA office in Delhi, lock office Aryan posed as Parveen and communicated with the victim on the dating app. Soon he invited him to the cafe to celebrate her birthday, where the victim met Parveen. Parveen and Pahwa have been arrested by the police as the investigation continues. The cafe's register and their phones have also been impounded by the police. Measures are being taken to make further arrests of the people involved in the scam. Cases of scamming men on dating apps have been on the rise in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. (With inputs from agencies)

A 'dinner date' with a Tinder match costs man Rs 1.2 lakh

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<p>While dating apps have become commonplace, concerns about their excessive use have arisen amid their widespread popularity. Tinder, a widely used app, exemplifies this trend and recent reports shed light on the potential for addiction.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/swipe-right-for-addiction-lawsuit-claims-dating-apps-tinder-and-hinge-are-designed-to-keep-users-swiping-691783">Swipe right for addiction? Lawsuit claims dating apps Tinder and Hinge designed to keep users swiping</a></p>

<p>One individual's experience illustrates this concern,&nbsp;a British man's dependence on Tinder, marked by daily swiping through hundreds of profiles, prompted&nbsp;him to seek professional help, highlighting the potential drawbacks of excessive app use.</p>

<p>The case, as reported by a New York Post report, revolves around a Tinder user named Ed Turner, whose primary motivation was not finding a match but seeking validation. The 27-year-old reportedly found excitement in observing how many women "liked" his profile, likening it to an adrenaline rush.</p>

<p>Interestingly, he expressed no desire to meet these women in person, and his emotional state seemed to hinge on their responses, feeling disheartened if they didn't reply to his messages.</p>

<p>"I would get highs when I was getting a lot of matches with people that I found attractive, but it would always be followed by a crash because it's not sustainable," remarked Turner.</p>

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<p>Motivated by a desire for external validation, the British man acknowledged that Tinder became his primary source of emotional support. He expanded his online dating presence by creating accounts on Hinge and Bumble, engaging in indiscriminate swiping behaviour.</p>

<p>Turner reportedly juggled simultaneous conversations with up to 10 women, seemingly waiting for them to initiate communication.</p>

<p>"Since I was swiping right on everyone and fully engulfed in the 'game,' I lost all sense of self. Those apps affected my entire mood and personality," he claimed, noting that it distorted his reality.</p>

<p>Despite meeting someone special on Tinder and being in a relationship with her, his addiction eventually led him back to the app. "It made me feel like a bad partner. I didn't do anything, and I never talked to women while I was in that relationship, but it had an effect on me," he said. "That high was gone."</p>

<p>Following the end of the relationship, he sought therapy and received a diagnosis of depression and borderline personality disorder. According to the New York Post, he has now discontinued the use of dating apps.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


While dating apps have become commonplace, concerns about their excessive use have arisen amid their widespread popularity. Tinder, a widely used app, exemplifies this trend and recent reports shed light on the potential for addiction.

While dating apps have become commonplace, concerns about their excessive use have arisen amid their widespread popularity. Tinder, a widely used app, exemplifies this trend and recent reports shed light on the potential for addiction. Also read: Swipe right for addiction? Lawsuit claims dating apps Tinder and Hinge designed to keep users swiping One individual's experience illustrates this concern, a British man's dependence on Tinder, marked by daily swiping through hundreds of profiles, prompted him to seek professional help, highlighting the potential drawbacks of excessive app use. The case, as reported by a New York Post report, revolves around a Tinder user named Ed Turner, whose primary motivation was not finding a match but seeking validation. The 27-year-old reportedly found excitement in observing how many women "liked" his profile, likening it to an adrenaline rush. Interestingly, he expressed no desire to meet these women in person, and his emotional state seemed to hinge on their responses, feeling disheartened if they didn't reply to his messages. "I would get highs when I was getting a lot of matches with people that I found attractive, but it would always be followed by a crash because it's not sustainable," remarked Turner. Also read: 5 SHOCKING cases that reveal the dangers of hooking up through dating apps, websites Motivated by a desire for external validation, the British man acknowledged that Tinder became his primary source of emotional support. He expanded his online dating presence by creating accounts on Hinge and Bumble, engaging in indiscriminate swiping behaviour. Turner reportedly juggled simultaneous conversations with up to 10 women, seemingly waiting for them to initiate communication. "Since I was swiping right on everyone and fully engulfed in the 'game,' I lost all sense of self. Those apps affected my entire mood and personality," he claimed, noting that it distorted his reality. Despite meeting someone special on Tinder and being in a relationship with her, his addiction eventually led him back to the app. "It made me feel like a bad partner. I didn't do anything, and I never talked to women while I was in that relationship, but it had an effect on me," he said. "That high was gone." Following the end of the relationship, he sought therapy and received a diagnosis of depression and borderline personality disorder. According to the New York Post, he has now discontinued the use of dating apps. (With inputs from agencies)

Man’s addiction to Tinder, other dating apps leads to disorder, seeks therapy

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Dating app DigiVi helps Swedes with disabilities find love

<p>In the ever-evolving world of dating apps and swiping right for love, investors have recently chosen to swipe left on dating stocks. It seems that the love affair between Wall Street and dating apps is currently in a rocky phase, and it's not just a casual fling.</p>

<p>Bumble, the female-driven dating app, recently made headlines as its share price plummeted by about 5 per cent&nbsp;following the departure of founder Whitney Wolfe Herd from the CEO role. She's not alone in the dating app exodus – Match, the owner of Tinder, also faced a 15 per cent&nbsp;stock drop after revealing a decline in paying users.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reasons for this investor reluctance vary, but some seem to be experiencing founder infatuation. After all, Whitney Wolfe Herd had been at the helm of Bumble since its inception in 2014. Her departure raises concerns about consistent leadership in the company's C-suite, making it challenging to establish a stable strategy.</p>

<p>Investors aren't exactly enamored with dating stocks, as Bumble's shares were already down 35 per cent&nbsp;for the year, and Match was down 31 per cent&nbsp;before the recent turmoil. Perhaps the global consumer's appetite for digital romance has waned, signaling a shift in the dating scene.</p>

<p>The whole dating market now appears oversaturated, making it a tough nut to crack. With the easing of the pandemic, in-person dates have become socially acceptable once more. So, what's next for these companies? Some suggest they need to broaden their horizons, exploring opportunities beyond dating to reignite investor enthusiasm.</p>

<p>As the sun sets on the dating stock market, Bumble's new CEO, Lidiane Jones, will need to work her magic and rekindle the flame of investor interest</p>

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In the ever-evolving world of dating apps and swiping right for love, investors have recently chosen to swipe left on dating stocks. It seems that the love affair between Wall Street and dating apps is currently in a rocky phase, and it's not just a casual fling.

In the ever-evolving world of dating apps and swiping right for love, investors have recently chosen to swipe left on dating stocks. It seems that the love affair between Wall Street and dating apps is currently in a rocky phase, and it's not just a casual fling. Bumble, the female-driven dating app, recently made headlines as its share price plummeted by about 5 per cent following the departure of founder Whitney Wolfe Herd from the CEO role. She's not alone in the dating app exodus – Match, the owner of Tinder, also faced a 15 per cent stock drop after revealing a decline in paying users. The reasons for this investor reluctance vary, but some seem to be experiencing founder infatuation. After all, Whitney Wolfe Herd had been at the helm of Bumble since its inception in 2014. Her departure raises concerns about consistent leadership in the company's C-suite, making it challenging to establish a stable strategy. Investors aren't exactly enamored with dating stocks, as Bumble's shares were already down 35 per cent for the year, and Match was down 31 per cent before the recent turmoil. Perhaps the global consumer's appetite for digital romance has waned, signaling a shift in the dating scene. The whole dating market now appears oversaturated, making it a tough nut to crack. With the easing of the pandemic, in-person dates have become socially acceptable once more. So, what's next for these companies? Some suggest they need to broaden their horizons, exploring opportunities beyond dating to reignite investor enthusiasm. As the sun sets on the dating stock market, Bumble's new CEO, Lidiane Jones, will need to work her magic and rekindle the flame of investor interest WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Investors Ghosting Dating Stocks: A swipe left on the global consumer scene

<p>In another twist to the story of a suspected Chinese spy working in the British Parliament, it was revealed by The Sun tabloid that one of its political reporters matched with him on a dating app.<br />
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British police informed at the weekend that a man, identified as Chris Cash, was arrested from his home in Edinburgh for spying, as the Sunday Times reported that he was working as a researcher in the parliament of Britain.<br />
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He was arrested in March by Metropolitan Police Service officers, along with another man who was in his thirties, on suspicion of offences under the Official Secrets Act and both of them were bailed until October.</p>

<h2><strong>Not a great match</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking about her close call with the suspected spy on the dating app Hinge, Sun Political correspondent Noa Hoffman revealed, “Swiping through dating apps, you quickly learn how many weird men are out there and, importantly, how to avoid them. What no one prepares you for are the warning signs you could be flirting with a spy for the Chinese.”</p>

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<p>“I matched with Mr X on Hinge after being impressed by his sweet profile. He was attractive, clearly into sports and had a thriving social life. On the app he told me he worked in Parliament, just as I do,” she added.<br />
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“We bonded over our favourite glitzy Westminster drink receptions and even dating disaster stories, which now seems ironic. He said he worked for a high-profile organisation advising MPs on China. He spoke passionately about how he lived in the country but was now banned from returning,” she narrated, as reported by The Sun.<br />
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“And he discussed his admiration and connections to senior Tory MPs interested in the region. We arranged to go for drinks at a swanky Covent Garden cocktail bar on multiple occasions – but at the last minute something always came up. Eventually I lost interest,” she said.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Exposed: How China is using LinkedIn for espionage</strong></p>

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<p>“But I often saw him swanning around parliament and he continued to message me and many other journalists with briefings on China and invitations to "Westminster China Policy'' socials. My jaw dropped when I learned he’d been arrested in March on spying allegations,” the reporter added.</p>

<h2><strong>China 'refutes' spying allegations</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, China had said that it "resolutely opposes" the allegations of spying levied by the United Kingdom after the suspect's arrest.<br />
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"The so-called claim that China is conducting espionage activities against the UK is pure fabrication," said foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning, in a press news conference. "China resolutely opposes this,” she added.<br />
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"We urge the UK to stop spreading disinformation and stop its anti-China political manipulation and malicious slander,” Mao stated.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In another twist to the story of a suspected Chinese spy working in the British Parliament, it was revealed by The Sun tabloid that one of its political reporters matched with him on a dating app.

In another twist to the story of a suspected Chinese spy working in the British Parliament, it was revealed by The Sun tabloid that one of its political reporters matched with him on a dating app. British police informed at the weekend that a man, identified as Chris Cash, was arrested from his home in Edinburgh for spying, as the Sunday Times reported that he was working as a researcher in the parliament of Britain. He was arrested in March by Metropolitan Police Service officers, along with another man who was in his thirties, on suspicion of offences under the Official Secrets Act and both of them were bailed until October. Not a great match Speaking about her close call with the suspected spy on the dating app Hinge, Sun Political correspondent Noa Hoffman revealed, “Swiping through dating apps, you quickly learn how many weird men are out there and, importantly, how to avoid them. What no one prepares you for are the warning signs you could be flirting with a spy for the Chinese.” ALSO READ | What is known about alleged 'Chinese spy' Chris Cash, a UK parliamentary researcher? “I matched with Mr X on Hinge after being impressed by his sweet profile. He was attractive, clearly into sports and had a thriving social life. On the app he told me he worked in Parliament, just as I do,” she added. “We bonded over our favourite glitzy Westminster drink receptions and even dating disaster stories, which now seems ironic. He said he worked for a high-profile organisation advising MPs on China. He spoke passionately about how he lived in the country but was now banned from returning,” she narrated, as reported by The Sun. “And he discussed his admiration and connections to senior Tory MPs interested in the region. We arranged to go for drinks at a swanky Covent Garden cocktail bar on multiple occasions – but at the last minute something always came up. Eventually I lost interest,” she said. WATCH | Gravitas: Exposed: How China is using LinkedIn for espionage “But I often saw him swanning around parliament and he continued to message me and many other journalists with briefings on China and invitations to "Westminster China Policy'' socials. My jaw dropped when I learned he’d been arrested in March on spying allegations,” the reporter added. China 'refutes' spying allegations Meanwhile, China had said that it "resolutely opposes" the allegations of spying levied by the United Kingdom after the suspect's arrest. "The so-called claim that China is conducting espionage activities against the UK is pure fabrication," said foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning, in a press news conference. "China resolutely opposes this,” she added. "We urge the UK to stop spreading disinformation and stop its anti-China political manipulation and malicious slander,” Mao stated. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Anti-vaccine sentiment has become an entrenched identity for many who believe in conspiracy theories and ignore scientific facts. They overlook assertions that inoculations saved tens of millions of lives globally when the pandemic was raging.

Tall, dark, handsome and unvaccinated? Why swipe right on dating site?

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<p>In a private dating group on Facebook, Renee flaunts herself to like-minded singles as a fit, adventurous Kizomba dancer who at 35 exudes "inner child vibes." But her main draw? She is unvaccinated.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Covid-19 pandemic may have receded, but dating apps, websites and social media groups still offer to unite vaccine-hating singles who believe debunked falsehoods such as that coronavirus jabs alter DNA or cause infertility.</p>

<p>The trend underscores how anti-vaccine sentiment has become an entrenched identity for many who willfully resist or ignore scientific assertions that inoculations saved tens of millions of lives globally when the pandemic was raging.</p>

<p>A prospective match's vaccination status determines compatibility not just for Renee, a self-employed Australian, but for many posting in "unvaxed singles" groups that have cropped up on Facebook.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dating decisions there are driven by chemistry but not science. In one closed group breached by AFP, many listed "no jabbies" as their top dating criteria, while others cheered anti-vaccine advocates as "pure blood freedom fighters."</p>

<p>One meme popular in the group described their ideal partner: "She's curvy, funny, intelligent, unvaccinated."</p>

<p>It demonstrates how the pandemic turned rejecting vaccines from a personal health decision to the way "people express their personal brand," said Timothy Caulfield, a professor at the University of Alberta in Canada.</p>

<p>"It shows how high the walls of their echo chambers are. Being anti-vaccine has become an ideological flag -- a way to demonstrate which team you belong to," Caulfield told AFP.</p>

<p>"It is less and less about science and more and more about the values being antivax signal."</p>

<h2><strong>'Swipe left'</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>According to a 2022 survey by the Pew Research Center, about half of US adults who used a dating site or app said it was important to see the vaccination status on profiles.</p>

<p>"Why is your vaccination status such a big deal? I've even seen it listed as a 'dealbreaker' on some profiles," said a post in a dating discussion group on the online messaging board Reddit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The profiles I see most state the following: 'if you're vaccinated then please swipe left.'"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some comments in the group referred to vaccinated singles as people carrying "biological weapons," an apparent reference to the debunked claim the vaccinated spread "super strain" variants.</p>

<p>Vaccine falsehoods often overlap with other types of misinformation, introducing believers to those espousing the QAnon conspiracy theory and anti-LGBTQ narratives.</p>

<p>"Studies have consistently shown that if a person is anti-vaccine – or unvaccinated – you can make a strong guess about that person's positions on a host of other issues," Caulfield said.</p>

<p>Spreading falsehoods can also be profitable.</p>

<p>The Florida-based Wellness Company sells a detoxification supplement that it claims counteracts the harmful effects of coronavirus jabs, destroying spike proteins to get back "that pre-Covid&nbsp;feeling." But experts and public health authorities told AFP's fact-checkers there is no evidence the nearly $65 supplement does that.</p>

<p>The same company also backs a dating website for unvaccinated people called Unjected. Before being accepted, its members are required to have their "vaccination status certified by a medical professional," according to the website.</p>

<p>In 2021, US media reported the Unjected app, dubbed as the "Tinder for anti-vaxers," was removed from Apple's App Store over&nbsp;Covid-19 misinformation.</p>

<p>A slew of similar apps for unvaccinated singles are available on the Google Play Store. One such platform is called Unjabbed, whose user reviews expressed concern about bugs and phone hacking attempts after the app was downloaded.</p>

<h2><strong>'Tall, dark, handsome'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>At the height of the pandemic in 2021, conventional online dating platforms including Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid sought to boost vaccinations.</p>

<p>As part of a White House-backed effort, many platforms allowed users to create badges displaying vaccination status, with OkCupid calling the inoculated the "new tall, dark and handsome."</p>

<p>Users who were vaccinated or planned to be saw a spike in matches and engagement, OkCupid said in a blog, adding the "vaccine is really helping people find love."</p>

<p>But any future inoculation drive could be jeopardized by anti-vaccine sentiment, which appears resilient even as the pandemic ebbs and travel restrictions are lifted around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The allure of finding an unvaccinated partner is reinforced by false social media posts sharing unfounded fears that vaccines can be "shed" or passed onto people through body fluids, threatening fertility.</p>

<p>"The only real utility a dating platform like this could have is finding a partner that aligns with your 'medical freedom' views," Katrine Wallace, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, told AFP.</p>

<p>"There is no clinical reason to do so."</p>


In a private dating group on Facebook, Renee flaunts herself to like-minded singles as a fit, adventurous Kizomba dancer who at 35 exudes "inner child vibes." But her main draw?

In a private dating group on Facebook, Renee flaunts herself to like-minded singles as a fit, adventurous Kizomba dancer who at 35 exudes "inner child vibes." But her main draw? She is unvaccinated. The Covid-19 pandemic may have receded, but dating apps, websites and social media groups still offer to unite vaccine-hating singles who believe debunked falsehoods such as that coronavirus jabs alter DNA or cause infertility. The trend underscores how anti-vaccine sentiment has become an entrenched identity for many who willfully resist or ignore scientific assertions that inoculations saved tens of millions of lives globally when the pandemic was raging. A prospective match's vaccination status determines compatibility not just for Renee, a self-employed Australian, but for many posting in "unvaxed singles" groups that have cropped up on Facebook. Dating decisions there are driven by chemistry but not science. In one closed group breached by AFP, many listed "no jabbies" as their top dating criteria, while others cheered anti-vaccine advocates as "pure blood freedom fighters." One meme popular in the group described their ideal partner: "She's curvy, funny, intelligent, unvaccinated." It demonstrates how the pandemic turned rejecting vaccines from a personal health decision to the way "people express their personal brand," said Timothy Caulfield, a professor at the University of Alberta in Canada. "It shows how high the walls of their echo chambers are. Being anti-vaccine has become an ideological flag -- a way to demonstrate which team you belong to," Caulfield told AFP. "It is less and less about science and more and more about the values being antivax signal." 'Swipe left' According to a 2022 survey by the Pew Research Center, about half of US adults who used a dating site or app said it was important to see the vaccination status on profiles. "Why is your vaccination status such a big deal? I've even seen it listed as a 'dealbreaker' on some profiles," said a post in a dating discussion group on the online messaging board Reddit. "The profiles I see most state the following: 'if you're vaccinated then please swipe left.'" Some comments in the group referred to vaccinated singles as people carrying "biological weapons," an apparent reference to the debunked claim the vaccinated spread "super strain" variants. Vaccine falsehoods often overlap with other types of misinformation, introducing believers to those espousing the QAnon conspiracy theory and anti-LGBTQ narratives. "Studies have consistently shown that if a person is anti-vaccine – or unvaccinated – you can make a strong guess about that person's positions on a host of other issues," Caulfield said. Spreading falsehoods can also be profitable. The Florida-based Wellness Company sells a detoxification supplement that it claims counteracts the harmful effects of coronavirus jabs, destroying spike proteins to get back "that pre-Covid feeling." But experts and public health authorities told AFP's fact-checkers there is no evidence the nearly $65 supplement does that. The same company also backs a dating website for unvaccinated people called Unjected. Before being accepted, its members are required to have their "vaccination status certified by a medical professional," according to the website. In 2021, US media reported the Unjected app, dubbed as the "Tinder for anti-vaxers," was removed from Apple's App Store over Covid-19 misinformation. A slew of similar apps for unvaccinated singles are available on the Google Play Store. One such platform is called Unjabbed, whose user reviews expressed concern about bugs and phone hacking attempts after the app was downloaded. 'Tall, dark, handsome' At the height of the pandemic in 2021, conventional online dating platforms including Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid sought to boost vaccinations. As part of a White House-backed effort, many platforms allowed users to create badges displaying vaccination status, with OkCupid calling the inoculated the "new tall, dark and handsome." Users who were vaccinated or planned to be saw a spike in matches and engagement, OkCupid said in a blog, adding the "vaccine is really helping people find love." But any future inoculation drive could be jeopardized by anti-vaccine sentiment, which appears resilient even as the pandemic ebbs and travel restrictions are lifted around the world. The allure of finding an unvaccinated partner is reinforced by false social media posts sharing unfounded fears that vaccines can be "shed" or passed onto people through body fluids, threatening fertility. "The only real utility a dating platform like this could have is finding a partner that aligns with your 'medical freedom' views," Katrine Wallace, an epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, told AFP. "There is no clinical reason to do so."

Time to swipe left?: Misinformation drives 'vaccine-free' dating

<p>Finding a partner on dating apps like Tinder may go wrong. But how do you then know your partner is not a Tinder swindler, who defrauded women of millions of dollars online under the guise of a diamond magnate.&nbsp;It may calm your nerves to know that now scientists have revealed few of the classic signs you must watch out for before you decide to stop on that swipe and make that person your life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This study claims to help people spot a romance scammer and navigate dating apps safely by sharing the traits of a Tinder swindler. The bulk of the research is related to the profile of romantic fraud by creating process models to describe how the scam evolved or by examining language patterns and persuasion tactics employed while communicating with their victims.</p>

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<p>These findings may be applied to enhance detection and mitigation techniques as well as provide as a starting point for training and awareness efforts.</p>

<h2><strong>So how do you spot a Tinder Swindler?</strong></h2>

<p>To avoid falling for scammers like Simon Leviev, the Netflix Tinder Swindler (actual name Shimon Hayut), experts combed through 232 documents in search of romance scam profiles and potential victims. According to the Daily Mail, the new study exhibited the characteristics of a classic Tinder Swindler.</p>

<h2><strong>1. A perfect Photo op&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to Dr. Lynsay A Shepherd, a researcher on the study, romantic fraud begins by giving a perfect look to your profile. Depending on the nation in which they reside, the profile of these romance scammers could differ. While Filipinos were luring others by their fictitious sales occupations, Italian profiles pretended to be real estate brokers.</p>

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<h2><strong>2. Military Macho</strong></h2>

<p>Many people who engage in romance fraud put on a military garb and pose as serving their country. The reason for doing this is to project an air of dominance. With this, they control their partners' emotions. Later, they go a notch up and pretent to be unable to access their bank accounts. They do this to then request emergency cash. Once the job is done, they vanish with the money. To tangle up their partners in their vicious net, they pretend to have a medical emergency and say they need to provide for a family member.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>3.&nbsp; Sweet Wordplay</strong></h2>

<p>Swindlers know the art of wordplay. They will shower you with praises. They will even give you nicknames. Doing all this shows how much they want a partner. However, flattery enables them to win over their target before requesting payment.</p>

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<h2><strong>4. Demanding money&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>If in case, the women don't need flattery and they become romantically involved with a Tinder Swindler already, it is a perfect chance for romance scammers then to demand money.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>5. Targets women aged 35-54&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The study found that these scammers target women who have little expertise and a poor grasp of what is a fraud. These women are usually between the ages of 35 and 54. Dr Shepherd said it is essential to carry out research and find fresh methods for protecting people against scams.</p>

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Finding a partner on dating apps like Tinder may go wrong. But how do you then know your partner is not a Tinder swindler, who defrauded women of millions of dollars online under the guise of a diamond magnate.

Finding a partner on dating apps like Tinder may go wrong. But how do you then know your partner is not a Tinder swindler, who defrauded women of millions of dollars online under the guise of a diamond magnate. It may calm your nerves to know that now scientists have revealed few of the classic signs you must watch out for before you decide to stop on that swipe and make that person your life. This study claims to help people spot a romance scammer and navigate dating apps safely by sharing the traits of a Tinder swindler. The bulk of the research is related to the profile of romantic fraud by creating process models to describe how the scam evolved or by examining language patterns and persuasion tactics employed while communicating with their victims. Also Read | US: Train carrying hazardous material derails in Maine due to track washout These findings may be applied to enhance detection and mitigation techniques as well as provide as a starting point for training and awareness efforts. So how do you spot a Tinder Swindler? To avoid falling for scammers like Simon Leviev, the Netflix Tinder Swindler (actual name Shimon Hayut), experts combed through 232 documents in search of romance scam profiles and potential victims. According to the Daily Mail, the new study exhibited the characteristics of a classic Tinder Swindler. 1. A perfect Photo op According to Dr. Lynsay A Shepherd, a researcher on the study, romantic fraud begins by giving a perfect look to your profile. Depending on the nation in which they reside, the profile of these romance scammers could differ. While Filipinos were luring others by their fictitious sales occupations, Italian profiles pretended to be real estate brokers. Also Read | Sudan: Army and RSF clashes leave 56 civilians, dozens of fighters dead 2. Military Macho Many people who engage in romance fraud put on a military garb and pose as serving their country. The reason for doing this is to project an air of dominance. With this, they control their partners' emotions. Later, they go a notch up and pretent to be unable to access their bank accounts. They do this to then request emergency cash. Once the job is done, they vanish with the money. To tangle up their partners in their vicious net, they pretend to have a medical emergency and say they need to provide for a family member. 3. Sweet Wordplay Swindlers know the art of wordplay. They will shower you with praises. They will even give you nicknames. Doing all this shows how much they want a partner. However, flattery enables them to win over their target before requesting payment. Watch | What is next in Syrian Civil War?; The rapid development of AI | This World × 4. Demanding money If in case, the women don't need flattery and they become romantically involved with a Tinder Swindler already, it is a perfect chance for romance scammers then to demand money. 5. Targets women aged 35-54 The study found that these scammers target women who have little expertise and a poor grasp of what is a fraud. These women are usually between the ages of 35 and 54. Dr Shepherd said it is essential to carry out research and find fresh methods for protecting people against scams. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The severity of the population crisis in China can be gauged from the fact that the local government in Guixi city has launched a state-sponsored dating app in the hopes of boosting the marriage rate and, implicitly, the birth rate.</p>

<p>Guixi, a city of about 640,000 people, has taken upon itself to be the matchmaker in a region where singles shrug off marriage due to the high cost of living.</p>

<p>The app, called “Palm Guixi”, includes a platform for organising blind dates, China Youth Daily, a state-run newspaper, reported.</p>

<p>Local authorities have been trying hard to boost China's marriage rate, which has been falling simultaneously with the birth rate nationwide for the past decade. In 2021 there were 5.4 marriages per 1,000 people, compared with six in the US.</p>

<p>Apparently, Guixi isn’t the only province that is playing the cupid card. In Jiangxi, the local government has been organising in-person events to get people mingling.</p>

<p>In Gao’an city, around 100 people attended an event in Ruizhou Fuya park where they were reportedly dressed up in traditional clothes, playing games and “got closer” to each other as they felt “the profoundness of Chinese culture”, reports Guardian.</p>

<p>Netizens’ reactions to the state-sponsored matchmaking service have been lukewarm. Many on Weibo praised the government’s efforts in boosting China’s rapidly falling birth rate. While a few remained sceptical of the idea, with one user writing that Chinese people are expected to “breed like pigs”.</p>

<p>One of the primary reasons blamed for the low marriage rate is the tradition where a prospective husband pays a sum to his bride-to-be's family. In recent years, the prices have shot up.</p>

<p>A local official told Bloomberg that families charge suitors as much as $43,000 as a betrothal gift.</p>

<p>In recent years, the government came down hard against such practices and imposed fines. The country’s civil code prohibits “the exaction of money or gifts in connection with marriage”.</p>

<p>But in practice, the tradition remains rampant, especially in rural areas. In 2022 Jiangxi topped an unofficial nationwide ranking of bride prices, with an average of 380,000 yuan ($55,000).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The severity of the population crisis in China can be gauged from the fact that the local government in Guixi city has launched a state-sponsored dating app in the hopes of boosting the marriage rate and, implicitly, the birth rate.

The severity of the population crisis in China can be gauged from the fact that the local government in Guixi city has launched a state-sponsored dating app in the hopes of boosting the marriage rate and, implicitly, the birth rate. Guixi, a city of about 640,000 people, has taken upon itself to be the matchmaker in a region where singles shrug off marriage due to the high cost of living. The app, called “Palm Guixi”, includes a platform for organising blind dates, China Youth Daily, a state-run newspaper, reported. Local authorities have been trying hard to boost China's marriage rate, which has been falling simultaneously with the birth rate nationwide for the past decade. In 2021 there were 5.4 marriages per 1,000 people, compared with six in the US. Apparently, Guixi isn’t the only province that is playing the cupid card. In Jiangxi, the local government has been organising in-person events to get people mingling. In Gao’an city, around 100 people attended an event in Ruizhou Fuya park where they were reportedly dressed up in traditional clothes, playing games and “got closer” to each other as they felt “the profoundness of Chinese culture”, reports Guardian. Netizens’ reactions to the state-sponsored matchmaking service have been lukewarm. Many on Weibo praised the government’s efforts in boosting China’s rapidly falling birth rate. While a few remained sceptical of the idea, with one user writing that Chinese people are expected to “breed like pigs”. One of the primary reasons blamed for the low marriage rate is the tradition where a prospective husband pays a sum to his bride-to-be's family. In recent years, the prices have shot up. A local official told Bloomberg that families charge suitors as much as $43,000 as a betrothal gift. In recent years, the government came down hard against such practices and imposed fines. The country’s civil code prohibits “the exaction of money or gifts in connection with marriage”. But in practice, the tradition remains rampant, especially in rural areas. In 2022 Jiangxi topped an unofficial nationwide ranking of bride prices, with an average of 380,000 yuan ($55,000). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>"Please tell me that you aren't a leftist, you are too pretty to be one," reads a message that a Brazilian woman received on the dating app Tinder.</p>

<p>As the political fervour in Brazil gains heat, the elections have breached every phase of its citizens' lives; even their romantic life and dating apps.</p>

<p>"I am a leftist (and) I will ask who you vote for. It's important that we think alike," warns one user Gabriela's profile, reports AFP.</p>

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<p>Talking to the news agency, Gabriela said&nbsp;for her it makes no sense to connect with right-wing supporters. She says she "wouldn't enjoy a beer" with a person with racist views or contempt for the LGBTQ community.</p>

<p>"I only (accept) those who won't vote for Bolsonaro... Everyone else, we can work things out," says another profile, this of a man called Rafael.</p>

<p>As incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and left-wing rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gear up for a face-off, their supporters are waging an ideological war of their own on dating sites.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;President Bolsonaro rides jet-ski while campaigning in Northern Brazil</strong></p>

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<p>Javier Tuiran, Bumble's Latin America communications manager told AFP that in Brazil the "political filter" on dating applications is being put into use very frequently. Use of the filter as per him rose in the months before the October 2 first round of elections.</p>

<p>Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro have also found a platform for their specific dating needs: A Facebook group called "Bolsoteiros". The name is a combination of Bolsonaro and solteiro,&nbsp; the Portuguese word for single.</p>

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<p>The group was started in 2019 by Elaine Souza, a social worker, and has around 6,700 members. As Souza puts it, "The left defends all that we disapprove of."</p>

<p>Another example is PTinder, an Instagram account run by Maria Goretti with 26,100 followers, and "seeks to generate interactions, including with singles announcements, among opponents of Bolsonaro."</p>

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"Please tell me that you aren't a leftist, you are too pretty to be one," reads a message that a Brazilian woman received on the dating app Tinder. As the political fervour in Brazil gains heat, the elections have breached every phase of its citizens' lives; even their romantic life and dating apps.

"Please tell me that you aren't a leftist, you are too pretty to be one," reads a message that a Brazilian woman received on the dating app Tinder. As the political fervour in Brazil gains heat, the elections have breached every phase of its citizens' lives; even their romantic life and dating apps. "I am a leftist (and) I will ask who you vote for. It's important that we think alike," warns one user Gabriela's profile, reports AFP. Also read | 'I'd eat an Indian': Bolsonaro's old video goes viral, Brazil oppn slams him Talking to the news agency, Gabriela said for her it makes no sense to connect with right-wing supporters. She says she "wouldn't enjoy a beer" with a person with racist views or contempt for the LGBTQ community. "I only (accept) those who won't vote for Bolsonaro... Everyone else, we can work things out," says another profile, this of a man called Rafael. As incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and left-wing rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gear up for a face-off, their supporters are waging an ideological war of their own on dating sites. Watch | President Bolsonaro rides jet-ski while campaigning in Northern Brazil Javier Tuiran, Bumble's Latin America communications manager told AFP that in Brazil the "political filter" on dating applications is being put into use very frequently. Use of the filter as per him rose in the months before the October 2 first round of elections. Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro have also found a platform for their specific dating needs: A Facebook group called "Bolsoteiros". The name is a combination of Bolsonaro and solteiro, the Portuguese word for single. Also read | 'I'd eat an Indian': Bolsonaro's old video goes viral, Brazil oppn slams him The group was started in 2019 by Elaine Souza, a social worker, and has around 6,700 members. As Souza puts it, "The left defends all that we disapprove of." Another example is PTinder, an Instagram account run by Maria Goretti with 26,100 followers, and "seeks to generate interactions, including with singles announcements, among opponents of Bolsonaro." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Canadian actor and producer Elliot Page is looking for his ladylove and his 'The Umbrella Academy' co-star&nbsp;Ritu Arya is helping him do that.&nbsp;The 35-year-old actor has signed up for his first dating app and he has revealed the same on his Instagram Story.</p>

<p>According to PEOPLE, a week ago, he shared a picture with the 28-year-old actress on his Instagram handle and in a recent Instagram story, he credited Arya for guiding him on his first dating app ever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Page has been quiet about his love life ever since he got separated from Emma Portner in January 2021. They were married for nearly three years.</p>

<p>In a statement,&nbsp;the former couple had announced that they are taking a divorce after being estranged for a couple of months.</p>

<p>"After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce following our separation last summer," they said at the time. "We have the utmost respect for each other and remain close friends."</p>

<p>In 2020, Page publicly announced that he is trans. To show her support for Page, Portner wrote, "I am so proud of @elliotpage. Trans, queer and non-binary people are a gift to this world. I also ask for patience &amp; privacy but that you join me in the fervent support of trans life every single day. Elliot's existence is a gift in and of itself. Shine on sweet E. Love you so much."</p>

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<p>Recently, netizens rushed to support the 'Juno' star on a micro-blogging site as psychologist and Youtuber Jordan Peterson penned a hate-filled post for actor Page. The post broke Twitter's "against hateful conduct" guidelines and it resulted in the suspension of his&nbsp;social media account.</p>


Canadian actor and producer Elliot Page is looking for his ladylove and his 'The Umbrella Academy' co-star Ritu Arya is helping him do that. The 35-year-old actor has signed up for his first dating app and he has revealed the same on his Instagram Story.

Canadian actor and producer Elliot Page is looking for his ladylove and his 'The Umbrella Academy' co-star Ritu Arya is helping him do that. The 35-year-old actor has signed up for his first dating app and he has revealed the same on his Instagram Story. According to PEOPLE, a week ago, he shared a picture with the 28-year-old actress on his Instagram handle and in a recent Instagram story, he credited Arya for guiding him on his first dating app ever. Page has been quiet about his love life ever since he got separated from Emma Portner in January 2021. They were married for nearly three years. In a statement, the former couple had announced that they are taking a divorce after being estranged for a couple of months. "After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce following our separation last summer," they said at the time. "We have the utmost respect for each other and remain close friends." In 2020, Page publicly announced that he is trans. To show her support for Page, Portner wrote, "I am so proud of @elliotpage. Trans, queer and non-binary people are a gift to this world. I also ask for patience & privacy but that you join me in the fervent support of trans life every single day. Elliot's existence is a gift in and of itself. Shine on sweet E. Love you so much." View this post on Instagram A post shared by @elliotpage Also read: Marvel Studios might have finally found their Wolverine in Taron Egerton Recently, netizens rushed to support the 'Juno' star on a micro-blogging site as psychologist and Youtuber Jordan Peterson penned a hate-filled post for actor Page. The post broke Twitter's "against hateful conduct" guidelines and it resulted in the suspension of his social media account.

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