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Is Technology a Real Hope Against Romance Scams?

Romance scams are yesterday’s news.  We all know about them and there’s no way you could be a victim, right?  Think again.  Unfortunately, criminals change their tactics and modus operandi on a regular basis.  As soon as you think you know what to watch out for, along comes a brand new twist.  Law enforcement and […]

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Nigerian Scams: Why They Just Won’t Die, Explained

Everyone knows about the risk for fraud and scams in Nigeria.  You’d have to be a fool to be a victim, right?  Not necessarily!  As this article will demonstrate, Nigerian scams have been around for years, and despite the increased awareness, the criminals continue to operate successfully, stealing from hundreds of thousands of victims each […]

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Dating Background Checks Help Reduce Dating Scams

In recent years, the awareness of internet fraud and online dating scams has increased dramatically.  There have been more stories and publications and blogs posts about the horrors of romance scams and the risks in online dating than ever before.  It seems as if it would be old news, and in many ways, it is.  […]

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Romance Scams Still a Threat in Online Dating

Despite the increased awareness by consumers, and much talk by corporate CEO’s and the media about the need for background check investigations, online dating sites have yet to implement any verification service or professional background check services for their members. Company spokespersons say match making websites and online dating companies lack the expertise and resources […]

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