Dating sites are popular not only among singles, but also among hackers and internet criminals. Banks, corporations and government websites are becoming less interesting hacking targets. Attacking online dating sites and working around its users is the new trend. And, there’s a reason for that. Criminal networks have large databases of potential scamming victims, and […]
Probably the most outrageous thing for a victim after being deceived by a Russian scammer is to think that the criminal is still out there, enjoying life while still deceiving others. And unfortunately, this is all too common and true. Criminals simply move from one victim to the next, often without even being reported or […]
Romance scams have spread fast throughout all of the world, leaving victims everywhere but mainly from highly developed countries like the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. One of the main issues with this expansion is not only that the amount of victims is increasing, but also that the average losses per individual […]
The online dating industry has pulled some little tricks on its users in the past few years. Experimentation and some cheating has affected the users trust and overall confidence in these online platforms, leading many users to cancel to avoid romance scams and other fraud. Online dating was born in the mid 90´s, and since […]
Love does hurt. Especially for those who have been victim of a Russian dating scam, this kind of love hurts your feelings, your ego and your savings. When it comes to elderly people, this hurting transcends to family because nobody wants to see Grandpa or Grandma, or Mom or Dad in trouble. Russian private investigators […]
Many things are said regarding women who date foreigners online. Trying online dating or wanting to meet people from other places is in no way a sign of criminality, but unfortunately the increasing cases of online romance scams in Russia and Ukraine are giving a bad name to the practices. Marrying someone from a foreign […]