CBS NEWS – The period leading up to Valentine's Day sees a spike in online dating scams, with a significant increase in the use of bots and AI by scammers. According to Arkose Labs, dating apps experienced a 2087% rise in bot attacks from January 2023 to January 2024. These bots create fake profiles to initiate relationships and eventually convince victims to send money. In 2022, romance scams affected 70K people, resulting in $1.3B in reported losses, predominantly targeting individuals aged 51 to 60. Warning signs of potential scams include overly formal messages, inconsistent information, odd communication patterns, unrealistic photos, and requests for money.
by Ash-har Quraishi & Amy Corral
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