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LoginMillions of people around the world use online dating sites and apps. And there are many success stories of people finding love and companionship online. But as well as the successes, there are also online dating scams — and these are on the rise. Online dating scams — also known as romance scams or romance fraud — take place when someone believes they have made a connection or match through an online dating site or app — but the person they are talking to is, in fact, a scammer using a fake profile. The scammer manipulates or grooms the other person to gain their trust over time — ultimately so they can either ask them for money or obtain enough personal information about them to steal their identity. This type of crime is on the rise. By , that figure had risen to 52, The coronavirus pandemic — which prevented in-person meetings and led to people spending more time online — provided conditions that romance scammers could exploit. While anyone can fall victim to romance scams, older people often suffer a heavier financial loss. Scammers target older people because they are more likely to have assets such as retirement funds or homes, which they can steal.
We all know that first impressions count. Read on to find out how to shortcut your way to getting noticed, prepare ahead of the night and win that second date. There have been many different studies that monitor first impressions and the time it takes for someone to form an opinion of another person. But on dates, the time you have to win them over may be significantly less than in other scenarios; as little as 27 seconds according to one survey. However, the good news is that this gives you ample time to introduce yourself and make them feel at ease.
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