As technology evolves, so do the criminals and scammers who use it. In the past year, several online scams made headlines, from the use of online dating services, to gift cash, to conning Facebook users into spreading spam. Looking at these different instances we see how the use of technology is affecting the way crime is being done. Online Romance Scams While you may be familiar with looking out for little white lies in someone’s online dating profile, you could be missing a much bigger problem, as online romance scams skyrocket in popularity.… [Read more]
Getting Back Into the Pool: Online Dating – A User’s Perspective, Part II
Part Two: Do’s and a few “Please don’ts!”
In part one, I covered the basics. Let’s move on. Instant messages….they can be fun. It’s a great way to get to know someone, isn’t it? You can chat online and have fun. But they can also be a drag. Here’s what I mean:
I’m online and I get an alert that lets me know that JohnBoy2010 wants to chat with me.… [Read more]
Getting Back Into the Pool: Online Dating – A User’s Perspective, Part I
Part One: “The Basics” Fellas, can I speak to you a second?
This online dating thing….we’re trying it out and hoping to meet someone we really like. You are too, right? It has its ups and downs and can be tricky. Yeah, some folks lie about how they look, and I know some of those profiles just aren’t real.… [Read more]