The Better Business Bureau refers to cases involving dating sites as ‘romance scams’.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As people begin to settle into the new year, some may be looking for love.
Dating apps have skyrocketed in popularity, especially with streaming services like Netflix, creating documentaries on real testimonies of scams online. You may have heard of the ‘Tinder Swindler’.
There’s another aspect when it comes to dating online, and that’s safety. Whether you’re looking for love or even a like-minded companion, the Corpus Christi Police Department is urging residents to be cautious.
Senior CCPD officer Travis Pace said he does not want people to throw caution to the wind.
“You have to be your own detective to ensure that this individual is who they say they are,” said Pace.
With the popularity of dating apps, Pace said people use these platforms to fool those who are eager to find love.
“They’re using these platforms to victimize people,” Pace said. “So that’s why it’s very, very important to be suspicious and don’t be so forthcoming with information right off the bat.”
Don’t make yourself a victim.
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